Poopot's Cover Challenge #28 - the letter O

stickyfiddle

I’ve been fucked over at work and still have a video shoot and a load of music mixes to get done by Friday (and shoot on Friday night) so I’m really up against it this time. 

Maybe if we can extend to Saturday…?

flying_pie

As this is the first time we've tried the shutter deadline I'm more than happy to extend it for a few more entries. Another couple of weeks?

stickyfiddle

I had a 30 min burst of energy after some final backing vocals on one of my band's tracks. Got drums and most of a guitar part done. Bass, guitar solo and vocals later in the week with any luck... 

If I get an extension I'll definitly get this one done and maybe even another. I still have about 6 I'd love to do

flying_pie

Any other potentially late entries? @IMC1980 ?

IMC1980

I do have an entry, just need to mix it, should be OK for the deadline but don't mind if it is extended. 

flying_pie

Okay. If it's okay with everyone I'll extend the deadline by  1 week to Fri 6th Sept to give a bit more time for last minute entries 

mrkb

I’ll have one and and that extra week will help, thanks. I’m trying to play and record the drums on the track so need a bit more time to learn drum recording techniques.

thecolourbox

I may be able to get another one in, but given that the only one I have in progress is a swing jazz song I'm not really sure it'll be any great loss if it doesn't happen...

mrkb

I’ve got 80% recorded now. When’s the new deadline set for?

flying_pie

mrkb said:

I’ve got 80% recorded now. When’s the new deadline set for?

Deadline officially extended to next Friday. Whatever date that is... 5th September? Something like that

IMC1980

Mine should be on its way later on tonight

IMC1980

IMC1980 said:

Mine should be on its way later on tonight

Actually, scratch that; will be tomorrow now, had one too many lemonades....

stickyfiddle

Ok I’ll definitely get at least one in - cheers! 

Finally done with band promo tracks and shoot so can focus to anything other  than the same 7 songs I’ve been going over since June… 

IMC1980

Sent mine in

flying_pie

@IMC1980 in the playlist

idiotwind

I've sent in another entry, One More Cup of Coffee by Bob Dylan. 

It was nice to go in and note-for-note the bassline for this one as it's long been a favourite of mine that I've only ever done an approximation of rather than properly learning.  Also transcribed the drums and then, in one of the most pointless exercises I've ever done, I transcribed the violin part note for note.  I had to drop some of it down an octave as I don't have 25 frets, but I then proceeded to play it on my Les Paul.  I played every note, but boy was there some editing involved.  I then padded out the arrangement with a little bit of organ and some Mellotron strings, which aren't very Dylanesque but work quite well.

thecolourbox

idiotwind said:

I've sent in another entry, One More Cup of Coffee by Bob Dylan. 

It was nice to go in and note-for-note the bassline for this one as it's long been a favourite of mine that I've only ever done an approximation of rather than properly learning.  Also transcribed the drums and then, in one of the most pointless exercises I've ever done, I transcribed the violin part note for note.  I had to drop some of it down an octave as I don't have 25 frets, but I then proceeded to play it on my Les Paul.  I played every note, but boy was there some editing involved.  I then padded out the arrangement with a little bit of organ and some Mellotron strings, which aren't very Dylanesque but work quite well.

I do like that song I have to say, looking forward to hearing that and the others when I check back into the playlist. A very atmospheric song, a lot of movement and soooo muuucccchhh spaaaaaccccee. 

flying_pie

@idiotwind in the playlist

fnpt

I've sent mine in.

Rushed job, not very happy with some of the improvised guitar parts (some annoying electric buzz from my strat in some parts as well, wiring needs attention) and sub par and boomy vocals but it was still an enjoyable experience.

The pros: I've used my strat for the first time in this challenge (it's usually my LP or Tele) and really enjoyed it. hadn't played it for some time and it was nice to get back to those in between and neck tones.

The cons: I can't sing to save my life but hey, at least I'm having fun.

As for the song choice, I really couldn't decide on a song that I enjoyed and that I could cover for the letter O. On the Beach has been regularly in my playlist since 1985 and it was appropriate for this time of the year, so I ended up going for it. 

flying_pie

@fnpt in the playlist