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As you've probably gathered by my ramblings this has been one hell of a challenge so I hope it's been worth the effort. I think I've been working on it every day since we started in some form or another. Writing the parts, learning the parts, failing to sing anything ... then my amazing friend Katie stepped up to the plate and did wonders.
Some stats for you
Tracks used 74
Takes on intro 86
Takes on solo tapping section 103
Vocal tracks supplied 14
Honestly though, this started out as a bit of fun but I've ended up insanely proud of it. Really feels its been worth the effort, both in the recording and really learning new mix and master techniques (hell, I even bought a LUFs meter for this one) so I really hope you all like it too.
It's a shame my soundcloud has such a small listenership as I really think Katie should be heard more. May look into something youtubey once we're allowed to actually work in person again.
got it, blasted it out in the garden, watch kids form mosh pit in pool.
will upload in a bit!!!!
https://soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sets/lockdown-cover-challenge
Agreed. Superb shredding on lead and rhythm. Good work fella
I should say, really this track should be sponsored by Fretwraps ...
I couldn't be bothered changed the amp in the Torpedo Captor, so the bass went through the DSL too. The keyboard part came from a midi I have of the track and the midi drums were developed from being inspired by All Along the Watchtower as the progression reminded me of that.
I play bass in a cover band, so my guitar skills are much reduced than previously, so took ages to settle on which box to milk for the improv (I settled on G# Mixolydian), and managed to underachieve as usual.
https://soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sets/lockdown-cover-challenge
https://soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sets/lockdown-cover-challenge
The effects are Valhalla Room for the reverb plus a slight hint Valhalla Shimmer.
On the master track there's T-Racks CS Prog EQ 1A. Plus Voxengo Elephant, which I also used in combination with Youlean Loudness Meter 2 to approximate the loudness and dynamic range of Back In Black by AC/DC, which I used as a reference track. But I'm still learning in that area.
But, it’s all subjective init :-) It’s still a dang fine piece of work!
As soon as I heard stratman3142's track I thought "that's bloody brilliant, I'd love to try some Dave Gahan style vocals over it" .
I'm sure we spoke about a collab before for Christmas but we didn't have enough time.I'd be totally up for one.
Unfortunately I won't be able to play guitar for a while as I'm in hospital with a thing called Miller Fisher variant of Guillain-Barre syndrome. I've lost coordination in my hands and legs but hopefully it should recover okay although it takes weeks to months. Can still do vocals though