Solo of the Month (SotM) #105 - Challenge

stratman3142

The challenge is now open and ends at midnight 23rd April 2024

Discussion:

Thanks to @fastonebaz for this backing track.

You can download the backing track from Soundcloud below:

https://soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sotm105-fastonebaz-moore-blues-please?si=766419130aac45049fd2393c699f2add&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Track Info: 

Title: Moore Blues Please

Tempo: 80bpm, 6/8 feel

Chords:

F / / / | Am / / / | F / / / | E / E7 / |

F / / / | C Em7 Am G | F / E7 / |

Am / Asus2 / |Am / Asus2 / |Am / Asus2 / |Am / Asus2 / |Am / Asus2 / | Am......

Record your solo over the top of it and then submit it (ideally in mp3 format) to solos@theFB.co.uk

Also, feel free to comment on how you approached the solo, which will add a bit more interest and maybe we can learn something from each other.

There should be headroom to record your solo. Try to set a level without excessive master limiting, because we want to avoid loudness wars.

Voting will start soon after the submission deadline, with each voter selecting their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice.

First choice gets 5 points - Second choice gets 3 points - Third choice gets 1 point

The order and scores of the top three entries will be announced soon after the voting ends.

No prizes. It's just for fun.

As people submit their entries, I'll post them below to hopefully promote some discussion on approaches used for the solo:

https://soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sets/sotm105-2024-04?si=1da759bdc05d46a784b5ea0b772df091&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

jasonbone75

I'm on a role today it seems! Not only sent in a RotM - I've just smashed out one for this too!

Totally stock - booted up Neural DSP plugin with it's default patch, split the coils on my Musicman Majesty, backed off the volume a bit and done.

Guitar: EBMM Majesty 6 Rainmaker/Dreamcatcher pickups

Neural DSP Archetype Petrucci default patch with no mods

Guitar cable direct to RME Fireface UCX into Reaper.

Additional processing: None

stratman3142

jasonbone75 said:

... I've just smashed out one for this too!

It's in the playlist.

stratman3142

Mine's in the playlist.

fastonebaz

Sent one in.

Less shred, more said. 

fastonebaz

I've another backing track on the way too for another time if needed.  

Revolutions

The two up there are really cool! I have no idea how to solo, been trying to work up the courage to enter. Maybe this month

stratman3142

fastonebaz said:

Sent one in...

It's in the playlist. That's 3 already.

Bellycaster

Sent some sort of effort in.

stratman3142

Bellycaster said:

Sent...

It's in the playlist.

stratman3142

Oops, asleep on the job. Entry closed.