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Old Bean Counter Old Bean Counter
Blues by an old bean counter. Backing track Am I-V-I from Jammer.net.ru. PRS SE P90s on lead Strat panned left late on. Lyrics came from the bubbling frustration of many moons.
Someday Never Someday Never
Blues improv on backing track 'Someday After a While' from guitarbackingtracks.com. The improv is done with no reference at all to the original song. A very musical backing track. VSA590 guitar through Vox Tonelab LE.
dawn dischorus dawn dischorus
Attempt at a soundscape. Heavily processed backing track of 'castellorizon' from Gilmourish.com plus dawn chorus birdsong. Add bass, slide and guitar parts with lots of modulation, echo, reverb, delay. How do the birds sing in tune whatever you play?
Rhodes to Nowhere Rhodes to Nowhere
Short Blues : slide - sort of Delta-ish sound. PRS SE panned right played in open E with slide. 'Strat' panned left. Tried to feed on the dark atmosphere of the BT.
Even More Clapped Out Even More Clapped Out
Update to a piece from 2009 that was my first post to Soundclick. Lead on a backing track - slow blues with a hint of rock. Reflection of feeling old and clapped out. This version is a Strat through Vox Tonelab LE and Fender Twin amp settings.
Who Cares Who Cares
Lead improv on 'Strat' over Rock Ballad Backing Track in D Minor from CreamerMusic. Trying for a bit of a sad mood to fit my state of mind.
The Shame in Spain The Shame in Spain
Lead played over a backing track by David Wallimann. In G# and C# Aeolian. 'Strat' through Boss FBM-1, Nano Reverb, and with the DAW adding a tad delay and chorus. Tried to bring a hint of Spanish Classical guitar note choice to the music.
I Figure its the Boss FBM1 Man I Figure its the Boss FBM1 Man
Slow blues in A - backing track from bluesblast.com. Self build 'Strat' through a just acquired Boss FBM1 pedal and EHX Nano Holy Grail Reverb.
The Waves of the Ocean - Draft 1 The Waves of the Ocean - Draft 1
An excercise in learning blues slide guitar evolved into an early draft of a song. Played along to a backing track Vamp in A (FreeJamTracks.com). The lyrics came from an idea formed watching the sea rolling in while in a black mood. PRS SE in open A.
Strait Jacket Strait Jacket
Improv on E Aeolian Backing track by David Wallimann on JamPlay.com where I'm taking lessons. Strat with middle/neck pup lead, plus Srat rhythm part. Vox Tonelab LE. Just playing as the mood took me.
Sad Dream Sad Dream
Song based on the mood waking from a dream. Vocals were written first and fell into place very easily on a David Wallimann Backing Track on Jamplay.com where I am taking lessons. PRS SE on rhythm / first half lead, & self build "Strat" second half
Any Old Git Can Play Any Old Git Can Play
An attempt at Jazzy with no intention of playing like Django - I can't! La Gitane BT from Jamtracks.ru/en/mpjam_jazz_gypsy.html. Three guitars Vintage VSA590, PRS SE, and Hagstrom Viking Deluxe through Vox Tonelab LE.
Mr J takes it Easy Mr J takes it Easy
Attempt at a smooth jazzy blues - on a backing track by David Wallimann on the JamPlay.com site where I'm trying to work out how to play guitar. PRS SE Soapbar with Tonerider Alnico II pups through a Vox Tonelab LE. The piece is in B Aeolian.
Blues 4 Honey Blues 4 Honey
Blues for a dog called "Honey". David Walliamann BT "Slow Motion Blues" from GuitarPlayback.com. G minor Pentatonic, G Aeolian and G Dorian. Opening/closing lead guitar PRS SE Soapbar Tonerider Vintage Alnico IIs, other leads Hagstrom Viking Deluxe.
Minor Blues in G Minor Blues in G
Variations on a Minor Blues Theme in G Minor - Backing Track from GuitarPlayback.com by David Wallimann. Trying to bring a structure to the improv. Played on a Vintage VSA590.
Dreaming of Aeolian Dreaming of Aeolian
Wee bit of Knopfler influence on an attempt at playing lead on a David Wallimann Aeolian Backing track on JamPlay.com. Guitar used is a Hagstrom Viking Deluxe. Also added second rhythm guitar part panned left with the Hagstrom.
Go For It Eh Go For It Eh
Up Tempo Blues in E - improv over a GuitarBackingTrack.com backing track of a generic Freddie King sort of style. Trying to relieve tension before a very hectic few weeks at work. Hagstrom Viking Deluxe on lead - both pickups selected.
This Be Minor Blues This Be Minor Blues
A B Minor Blues using a backing track from GuitarBackingTrack.com. An excercise in mellowness and trying to play with fluidity on the Hagstrom Viking Deluxe - both pickups selected.
Holidays End Holidays End
Improv on Ionian David Wallimann Backing Track in E. Last day of a weeks holiday. Trying to reflect my feelings about a holiday ending. "Strat" played pretty "clean" through Vox Tonelab ST.
Cold Dessert Cold Dessert
Improv on a David Wallimann backing track in C Phygian - trying to play a mode other than Aeolian. The lead work by the Vintage VSA590, then self built "Strat", then the Hagstrom Viking Deluxe, and a shorter closing part from the VSA590 again
