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Old 23rd July 2004   #13
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From what I recall, "fragile" was recorded in a studio that specialized in advertising clientele.

Also, Chris Squire used a Marshall amp and cab for his bass sound as well as doubling many of his bass parts with Howe's ES335.

It's true re: the slice and dice method, the album was pieced together with a razor blade.

Pretty impressive.

The solo pieces were designed as little feature-ettes for the band members.

Fwiw, the early cd copy I have of "Close To The Edge" sounds very compressed, I hope it's better on the reissue.

Ed
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