batsbrew 443 Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) https://soundcloud.com/bats-brew/apollo-18 a really nice, mellow, bittersweet song that features slide guitar. Apollo 18: the Gemini, and then the Apollo missions that ran thru the 60’s to the 70’s, was an amazing time in my mind; Apollo 18 would have traveled to the Copernicus Crater, but it never happened, and the Apollo program was retired. A bittersweet melody runs thru this song, as the ending of the Apollo program was just as bittersweet. from the new album "Elemental", available here: Bandcamp:https://batsbrew.bandcamp.com/ Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/album/elemental/1551745206 Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VJQJM4P/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp Edited February 26, 2021 by batsbrew 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Xh 0 Posted February 26, 2021 Loving this music. So relaxing. I have upgraded my floor standing speakers and listing the sound in all of the corners. Giving me a feeling like early morning. Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynn Wilson 643 Posted February 26, 2021 This is a nice way to start my day. Your unpredictability is one of your greatest talents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 443 Posted February 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Andrew Xh said: Loving this music. So relaxing. I have upgraded my floor standing speakers and listing the sound in all of the corners. Giving me a feeling like early morning. Keep it up. hi andrew! thanks so much for commenting... glad you dig it, you're tapping into the vibe i was trying to put out there... and big stereo speakers, just like the good ole days when folks had the nice stereos setup in every household.. THAT is the way to listen to this! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 443 Posted February 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Lynn Wilson said: This is a nice way to start my day. Your unpredictability is one of your greatest talents. alright lynn! this softer acoustic based stuff, is a great chill mode for me... i didn't really think the slide parts thru, i had the acoustics done, and didn't know what to do with them.. then the melody for the slide parts just popped in my head, that was one session to do all the slide parts, so it WAS kinda unpredictable, even for me!! thanks man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Xh 0 Posted February 27, 2021 19 hours ago, batsbrew said: hi andrew! thanks so much for commenting... glad you dig it, you're tapping into the vibe i was trying to put out there... and big stereo speakers, just like the good ole days when folks had the nice stereos setup in every household.. THAT is the way to listen to this! Glad you liked them. ☺️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruralrocker2010 21 Posted February 27, 2021 Is your acoustic recorded or a midi instrument? Sounds very authentic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 443 Posted February 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Ruralrocker2010 said: Is your acoustic recorded or a midi instrument? Sounds very authentic. hey rocker! it SHOULD sound authentic! it is!! heheh... i don't do anything midi, except the drum programming on the rock tunes. this is all played in front of a mic. the electrics, like i said before, are all capture direct from a Strymon Iridium pedal. bass too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruralrocker2010 21 Posted February 27, 2021 That's so great! Welllllllll done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 443 Posted February 28, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 11:26 AM, Ruralrocker2010 said: That's so great! Welllllllll done! thanks ruralrocker! appreciate the comment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 443 Posted March 1, 2021 i think the slide made this tune... even tho it was written on piano! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 443 Posted March 1, 2021 does anybody else hear what they think is an 'accordian' on this mix? asking for a friend. heheh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack c. 713 Posted March 1, 2021 i'm back in the 60's again nice sound effects,chords,acoustic,recording job.jack c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 1,789 Posted March 1, 2021 I hit play before I read a word written, I heard that slide and thought Bats is in a melancholy, thoughtful, retrospective mood with this. How sweet and bitter at the same time I can only stand and applaud your skill, your chops, your innate ability to impart emotion into your guitar. Sincerely thank you for sharing this @batsbrew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 443 Posted March 1, 2021 3 hours ago, jack c. said: i'm back in the 60's again nice sound effects,chords,acoustic,recording job.jack c. hey jack! it's nice to go day trippin'!! heheh, i appreciate the comments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noynekker 379 Posted March 2, 2021 batsbrew . . . in my mind, as I'm listening, I'm hearing a classic . . . it's just so well done ! I'm hearing 12 string, (sadly) I still have one in the closet, used to play it a lot, and really love that sound, but the fingers all went soft, what can I say. Interesting ambient perc efx you've added here, very tastefully done. Maybe I'll dust her off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 801 Posted March 2, 2021 OOh this is really different bat. I like it. BTW until I read your missive, I was thinking you were referring to Nietzsche (little philosophy joke). I love your instrumentals. They are very engaging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bush 294 Posted March 2, 2021 yes yes an original piece of work , sublime , thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 443 Posted March 2, 2021 20 hours ago, Wookiee said: I hit play before I read a word written, I heard that slide and thought Bats is in a melancholy, thoughtful, retrospective mood with this. How sweet and bitter at the same time I can only stand and applaud your skill, your chops, your innate ability to impart emotion into your guitar. Sincerely thank you for sharing this @batsbrew. howdy wookiee, man, that's so nice of you to say, i appreciate those kudos, i really do. thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
batsbrew 443 Posted March 3, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 9:04 PM, noynekker said: batsbrew . . . in my mind, as I'm listening, I'm hearing a classic . . . it's just so well done ! I'm hearing 12 string, (sadly) I still have one in the closet, used to play it a lot, and really love that sound, but the fingers all went soft, what can I say. Interesting ambient perc efx you've added here, very tastefully done. Maybe I'll dust her off. hello noynekker! thanks man, that's real nice of you to say... no 12 string, just a pair of acoustic 6 string tracks, playing some different voicings, to make it sorta sound like a 12 string. soft fingers, i hear you... i have 'tenderfoot' all the time now!! heheh, don't get to play enough. here's a pic of the guitar trio used on this tune: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
