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Midnight Shadows (a modern interpretation)
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A modern interpretation of a slightly lesser known tune by The Shadows.
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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 • Cover Songs
Peak in subgenre #1
Author
Hank Marvin/Bruce Welsh
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Hank Marvin/Bruce Welsh
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December 31, 2014
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MP3 4.5 MB • 128 kbps • 4:52
Story behind the song
This is a slightly lesser known tune by The Shadows... however it's a bit of a gem. A great tune to play. I didn't want to just record a slavish copy of the original, but rather to add something else of my own to it; thus, there's less 'twang-bar' use, organ underpins the chorus, and a different solo on third 'chorus'... plus a 'new' end section featuring e-bow and dreamy ambient sounds. I used my Parker Fly guitar for rhythm, lead and e-bow. Bass was my trusty Rickenbacker 4003, drums and keys all from my ancient Yamaha PSR-275 keyboard. All recorded through a Line 6 Pod (2.0) and into Adobe Audition (1.5)... still my DAW of choice !
Lyrics
Instrumental. chords are . . . intro: C/Am/F/G7 verses: C/Am/F/G7 / C/Am/F/G7 / C/Am/F/G7 chorus: F/ Em/F/Fm/C/G7 / F/Em/D7/G7 coda: C (ad-lib)
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Morten Gjermundsen
Mar 01, 2015
Im not familiar with the original, but this sounds really good. Fantastic guitar work. Excellent performance and production!
Sounds by Ramolly
Jan 07, 2015
Love this sound, sweet production!!!!
Marc Morlock
Jan 06, 2015
Lovely sound and production !! Heel Mooi !!
The Smivets
Jan 05, 2015
I don't think I ever heard the original so this is a really good surprise. Great composition I agree - don't know why this got overlooked - that chord sequence is a killer! Fantastic sound and production on this, David, it sound so lush and rich, but everything crystal clear in the mix. Wonderful guitar tones and superb playing. Great tune!
Alan L Cole
Jan 04, 2015
Always a pleasure to listen to your beautiful guitar playing and guitar tone David - no exception here. Very well done Sir David! (Oh ya, I just Knighted you - bam!). Beautiful track!
Michael Duran
Jan 02, 2015
Still keeping that essential 'dancing in the sand' coolness in the vibe you've given this classic a new life, nice guitar work David :)
Rodrica Rudge
Dec 31, 2014
Superb interpretation and first class playing. I like the way you've captured the essence of the Shadows yet added your own influence.