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Thanks for the input Mod.

The guitar is lacking, I unfortunately can't play well enough to record and I had to use stock loops.

-E.

Anytime you want guitar I'd be willing to do that for you. Or recommend someone more in tune with your style.

Sound good. Again -- it's catchy. And I like the rap.

Originally Posted by JosephB

Sound good. Again -- it's catchy. And I like the rap.

Thanks Joseph.

And Moderan - I might take you up on that sometime. Can you work with an instrumental that has room for a guitar part? I.E. drums, strings, piano/etc and just improvise over that?

-E.

Absolutely. I can comp chords or play lead, either way or both. All I need is the chord progression. I've done that a great many times. If you have a lyric I need to know where and when that comes in so I don't walk over it.

Originally Posted by JosephB

Here's kind of an experimental work in progress where I use a lot of delay.

http://76.12.0.196/been_through_the_fire.mp3

i didnt even see that you posted this joe, i like it. i actually thought the drums sounded good, they fit the 70's feel to the song.

i do agree about the solo guitar having screwy delay though. part of it is the timing of the delay but also the volume of it, the delayed notes were almost louder than the original notes.

although the 2nd guitar solo toward the end was a little funky, like you messed it up a little but then left it in anyway

but then again, i am not quite as picky as some discerning professional musicians around here... i am able to listen to and enjoy music that many people (let alone moderan) would consider to be just a bunch of noise. so maybe my opinion on the song itself is not so valid

Originally Posted by L.C.Mills

Here's one I just finished... you guys might appreciate it. It's hip hop ish, but I feel like it has a nice vibe and concept.

SoundClick artist: ETSounds - Hip Hop Beats from ETSounds, hot and unique instrumentals.

-E.

nice track, i liked the rapping (although i dont really listen to rap so i dont have much to compare it to).

The guitar playing itself was fitting, but the tone of the guitar was a little unpleasant for me, too twangy for this song in my opinion. the piano helped to distract from it though.

the verse rapping was good, but some of the harmonies in the chorus sections didnt feel right.

also the tempo felt a little slow for the vocals, like you had to strain to keep the words on the beat because it was too slow. maybe that was just my imagination though.

good song though

Originally Posted by Sigg

nice track, i liked the rapping (although i dont really listen to rap so i dont have much to compare it to).

The guitar playing itself was fitting, but the tone of the guitar was a little unpleasant for me, too twangy for this song in my opinion. the piano helped to distract from it though.

the verse rapping was good, but some of the harmonies in the chorus sections didnt feel right.

also the tempo felt a little slow for the vocals, like you had to strain to keep the words on the beat because it was too slow. maybe that was just my imagination though.

good song though

Not your imagination... I've been hearing that consistently from people I've let listen to it.

Thanks for the input.

-E.

YouTube - Sleigh RIde - Jazz Cover

Having a little fun in the practice lab. The playing is nonsense really - unplanned and done in one take. I totally murdered the track. But hey it was fun.

Merry Christmas.

Originally Posted by Sigg

i didnt even see that you posted this joe, i like it. i actually thought the drums sounded good, they fit the 70's feel to the song.

i do agree about the solo guitar having screwy delay though. part of it is the timing of the delay but also the volume of it, the delayed notes were almost louder than the original notes.

although the 2nd guitar solo toward the end was a little funky, like you messed it up a little but then left it in anyway

but then again, i am not quite as picky as some discerning professional musicians around here... i am able to listen to and enjoy music that many people (let alone moderan) would consider to be just a bunch of noise. so maybe my opinion on the song itself is not so valid

Thanks for the input. I don't know if this is a keeper. I'm experimenting with different sounds, styles -- even though I keep gravitating back to a more southern sound.

I'm pretty picky and at some point, I'll shoot for as near perfection as I can get. I don't consider any of this ready for prime time. My goal is to write 12 or so songs I'm satisfied with and record them professionally, hopefully with a band -- a consistent line-up. If we can play locally and sell a handful of CD's or downloads -- I'll be happy. I have no aspirations beyond that. But I want the music to be as good as I can possibly make it.

Originally Posted by k3ng

YouTube - Sleigh RIde - Jazz Cover

Having a little fun in the practice lab. The playing is nonsense really - unplanned and done in one take. I totally murdered the track. But hey it was fun.

Merry Christmas.

Yeah, that was fun. Some nice drumming too. Merry Christmas back at you.

Originally Posted by k3ng

YouTube - Sleigh RIde - Jazz Cover

Having a little fun in the practice lab. The playing is nonsense really - unplanned and done in one take. I totally murdered the track. But hey it was fun.

Merry Christmas.

Fun. Couldn't listen all the way through, I can't stand that song. But you have skills.

Thank you both.

Originally Posted by moderan

Couldn't listen all the way through, I can't stand that song.

Why not? it's the happiest song in the world!

Because the commercialization of Christmas has largely happened during my lifetime and most Xmas music makes me cringe. It reminds me of decorated trees in store windows in August, Black Friday, and all of that stuff.

i used to love christmas songs as a kid, now ive heard them so many times they just kind of annoy me.

Here's a couple different versions of a work-in-progress, rather obviously Beatles-inspired. I have a third (and a fourth, fifth, etc.), but these are the best so far. Looking for a good set of lyrics if anyone's game-I'd like to include the track on a cd next year but the lyrics I have don't work quite right.
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