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Guitarboy (1st Transformation) Twang Option
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A guitar instrumental created specially for The Coconut Blues Club Music Challenge January 2014. Guitars used were: Parker Fly (all lead and backwards sections), Yamaha PAC303-12 (rhythm parts), Rickenbacker 4003 bass guitar. Various voice samples.
experimental guitar instrumental twangy guitar
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Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Rhythm & Blues and beyond.
Major Snagg is the invented name of the 'band' that perform all my own musical creations. (songs and instrumentals). I play guitars, bass, rudimentary keyboards, harmonica, and sing. Melody has always been important to me... lyrics and guitar solos have to say or communicate something. I create musical worlds that I hope that you dear listener, will also want to explore and live in for a few moments...or longer if you feel that way inclined.
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Pop • Pop Rock
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Peak #20
Peak in subgenre #6
Author
David A Briggs
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David A Briggs
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January 23, 2014
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MP3 2.3 MB • 128 kbps • 2:29
Story behind the song
In the down-at-heal, post-war England of the late 1950's, the young mild mannered William escapes his dreary Northern work-a-day existence through his passion for playing 'twangy' guitar tunes. One eventful rainy November evening, 'hot-wired' to his big red guitar and homemade valve amplifier, his life is quite literally transformed. A freak boost in the power supply and a slightly faulty cable, sends a shockwave of multi-coloured electrical energy through to his fingertips. At that very moment, he becomes Guitarboy . . . a futuristic Guitar Hero with awesome musical powers. Armed with a shiny new atomic space-age guitar (and a cool hairstyle), his snappy modern guitar music cuts through the dull monochome world to reveal one of sparkling colour and excitement. A 'Brave New World' where almost anything is possible for everyone. A world of 'Ultra-colour' . . . "Thankyou Guitarboy", the happy population cheer ! "hip, hip, hurrah" With very special thanks to Bill Nelson for constant inspiration and musical delights.
Lyrics
"They make their own electricity" . . .from the old British B/W ghost story film, 'In The Dead Of Night'.
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Falken
Aug 11, 2014
I yust came from Graham ('s cat) commentfield on 'Scarecrow' and thought I would check you out and realy liked this one. Love the retro feel you created with sound and playin aswell. Not often I hear stuff like this.Realy got me in the nostalgic corner. Great work!
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Mar 11, 2014
Great musicianship and sound effects, David. Your recording quality is also excellent. I love this song very much with its "transformative" essence: an outstanding song contribution for the CBC SuperHero Song Challenge. Thank you for the song pleasure, and the dl to our JBBQ Best of Best Music Player. Bob
Michael Duran
Mar 06, 2014
Sounds just like the 1960's California music vibe reborn :)
Ziggophon
Feb 02, 2014
Really nice, really like the guitars and basswork :o)
Morten Gjermundsen
Feb 02, 2014
This is a wonderful tune. Beautiful melodies and excellent guitar work!
Mikejazz
Jan 28, 2014
Following the comments on transformation 2, here's some more enjoyable guitar melodics - it makes me think of shadows in steroids. Fine pitch shifts and guitar effects. Great playing !
Oddger
Jan 27, 2014
Just like the other transformation, this is outstanding guitar work, spiced up with some sfx and spoken word statements. The mix is awesome and the musicianship is top class! Really great work.
The Smivets
Jan 26, 2014
These 2 tracks stood out for me on the night - great sounds, awesome tones and I love that experimental feel mixing different samples and fragments to make an intriguing whole. Yes I can hear Mr Nelson's influence here but this is definitely your own original sound. Excellent stuff!
Carlo D'Anna
Jan 26, 2014
Another fun and lively tune from the Major!! A Ventures feel witha modern garage twist!! Sweet!!
spinaceto
Jan 26, 2014
Interesting, brillant performed track! Great sound-showcase of some of the coolest guitars, clever voice FX insertions, nice and enjoyable melody all through, my compliments to this entry David!
Rodrica Rudge
Jan 26, 2014
The Parker Fly and Rickenbacker are sounding brilliant here - they really do grab your attention. Love the oddness of the vocal interjections and the effects - captivating stuff...and that last line, lol...brilliant!!
Gone4
Jan 26, 2014
I loved the happy laid back vibe in this..enjoyed your guitar playing, glad you entered!!
procks
Jan 26, 2014
Cool intro and great playing.