My first recording on the net

[JF]

At first I posted this in "general discussion" because it's not very MK's influenced, except maybe for the sound of the first solo.

But, then I posted here too 

http://soundcloud.com/jfstrat/bolide
hope it works


It's not really a song, just a riff I had in my head. I jammed over it, trying differents sounds.

The gear used is : a Fender US strat (2005) into a Vox Tonleab ST, directly into my PC via USB
the keyboard sounds (organ and brass) are played on a Yamaha PSR60, I got for Christmas 1986 (!)
Of course it sounds a bit cheesy, but that's all I got....
the Yamaha is also recorded through the Tonelab
the drums are played by a friend of mine, on real drums, but "trigged" and recorded also via behringer unit / USB

thanks for your comments !  Smiley

[Jackal]

Some old school rock n roll! I liked it. Sounded a bit like a cool movie theme. The section with the neck pickup sounded the best, I think. Cuts better in the mix. BUT - 7:20 is waaaaay to long. You have to be an LSD-fueled Greatful Dead fan to appreciate so long jams (I do the same though - record endless things on the computer to test out sounds and riffs. I like it, but it probably is not fit for a CD ).

[JF]

Many thanks Jackal,
yes I know it's too long, but it was just one take, and I didn't know whre to edit 
And well, if Grateful Dead's fans like it, I would be honoured ! 
I'd say it's more a compil' of ideas, of course not a final cut for the CD
It's just a demo, you know the kind of thing which became worth having many years later when you're become famous with a short 3' single, and all the fans want that the solo would be much much longer 

[Love Expresso]

Very cool. Lots of very talented people around at AMIT. I like!

LE

[JF]

Many thanks LE 

[Fletch]

I listened to the first two minutes or so of guitar widdling!  I mentioned to Jackal a while ago, that he should find himself a local band - its MUCH more fun than laborious home recordings (not that I don't do it myself or enjoy others) and you'd be surprised how many bands want/need a competent rhythm player that can handle the odd lead/keyboard line.

Also, once you've made the step of fitting into one band it's amazing how many connections come your way, and gig opportunities. I've had to dump a duo, just to fit the two real bands I'm in right now. Evening rehearsals aren't always a bundle of fun, but turning up is 90% of the battle, and inevitably it's a good time when you're rehearsing/ jamming.

Sounds good JF, get out there mate!

[Jackal]

Was out last night for rehearsal with a church band. Sounded very nice, actually. There's a young sax player who may not have the widest repertoire, but he plays by ear and has a great tone. Lovely!

Playing in a band is great when after a lot of planning, fiddling, arranging, things fall into place, the groove is there and people know what to do. But until then, it can be a struggle. Especially if you're playing with less experienced people, younger people who don't even know what a shuffle or swing beat is, and people who overplays. Communication and psychology play a big part!

[JF]

I totally agree with you Fletch and Jackal.
I used to play in bands when I was younger in the 90s.....

But you know, then you have : job, children, family life....your life and money priorities change and you put your guitar in the closet for many years.

I waited until 35 years old to have my first "real" fender strat. It was in 2006.
I waited for my daughters to grow up a little, and I started to play again, first in my room, and then approximately 5 times per year, with my friend drummer.
We don't have any rehearsal room, so he trigged his drumkit, and we play with headphones !
yes I know, a bit tricky, but we can have fun sometimes (between my job schedules which change all the time).
we don't even have a bass player for now ! So what can we do ? just playing some riff, ideas, and so on.

recently, my daughter has begun to write songs, and I found some fun to arrange, trying sounds, compose song structures.

So I started home recordings. Of course, it's not the same feeling as playing in a band.
But I find that it fit more with my family schedule and life organisation, and I have fun in it.

Maybe one day, I will find the opportunity to play with mates again 

[Jackal]

And here's a lesson, guys:

Unless you are very wealthy or marry a wealthy woman, make sure you buy as much gear as possible before you get married and especially before the children comes along.

[JF]

And here's a lesson, guys:

Unless you are very wealthy or marry a wealthy woman, make sure you buy as much gear as possible before you get married and especially before the children comes along.

+1
 

[Fletch]

Lol Jackal!

I must mention that I'm blessed in that, one band I'm in, the singer has his own studio AND some Roland TD-20 drums, so the sound is a delight and our ears aren't fatigued after two hours!
The other band, the girl lives on an acreage, so it's loud but no neighbours complain!!!

I can't speak highly enough of the Roland TD drum series, the sounds are great, the volume is controlled (great for cafes and smaller rooms) - the only negatives are the actual drummers who constantly moan that it doesn't feel the same as an acoustic kit!! Too bad, we say, ha ha!

[Jackal]

Speaking of ear fatigue, I just purchased a set of ear plugs (http://www.earplugstore.com/vater-percussion-musicians-ear-plugs.html - don't if they are the greatest, but that's what they had in the store), and that helped a lot. Actually, it wasn't the drummer's fault, but mine. I had hauled my gear to my office and sat one evening testing sounds, and of course I played too loud. Two hours of LOUD valve amp straight in my face. *RING RING*. But I'd say it was worth it - to feel the air pressure and hear the sound of a cooking AC15 is a delight.

Back to drummers - how I'd wish they'd learn that it doesn't have to be loud to groove! That's what I love about jazz. Those guys know how to make it groove and swing even at low to moderate sound levels.

[trullols]

Hi!

Very very nice tune, and good playing ... congratulations!!!  I like it so much. You mix different sounds, sounds great.

[JF]

Many thanks trullols 
I will try to upload new tunes, but I don't have much time, so it will be approximately 1 per month !

[dmg]

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