DaveT2

Yeah, check out Starcastle. They have a unique sound in the line of Yes. I am a big Yes fan as well. I am going to see the Steve Howe Yes tour soon.

I am not listening to it on the best of speakers, but it seems to be missing something in the bottom. Either a bass or a synth drone. Kind of has a Yes/ Starcastle sound to it.

I am trying to find ways to continue playing with my injured hand. This is an instrumental that I created using the tuning of D-A-E-A-C#-E. It gives the guitar almost a 12 string sound. It is a very simple song, nothing groundbreaking, but it is helping with my therapy and a bit of my confidence.

@wookiee, @Bajan Blue I created a new mix. I have new monitors so I am not sure of my mix yet. I brought up the kick drum and the bass and backed off a bit on the lead guitar. Feedback is appreciated.

Bajan Blue thanks for listening and for your feedback. I have updated my system to some better monitors so I am going to revisit the mix. I will repost if I think I have improved it. Thanks again Dave T

This song started as a background music for a video about a modification on my miter saw and it kept growing. Kind of a boppy tune. Not sure about the mix yet, but I wanted to put it out there and get some feedback. All instruments are me except drums (midi loop) and strings (arpeggiator). Enjoy!!

KevinWalsh, Deering Amps and bjornpdx, thanks for listening and for your comments. KevinWalsh, I appreciate the comment on my mix. I have limited options to monitor the mix and have tried to keep them clean, not too muddled. Also, since I am trying to rehabilitate, I am working real hard on keeping my guitar fingerwork clean and crisp. It is not easy because arthritis is also starting to affect finger movement. Thanks to all again.

Thanks steve@baselines.com. I was being stupid and even right before it happened, thought I shouldn't be doing that. There is a video of the accident on my youtube channel. I can link it if you want. It is not real graphic, but just shows how fast it can happen. Thanks for the kind words and for listening.

Thanks Treesha and Bajan Blue for your kind words and support. I enjoy music, even though I am not the most creative song writer. I will continue as long as I can. Thanks for listening.

Ross, thanks for listening and for your comments.

I don't think I have posted this song yet, if I have, I blame it on old age. Brief background, about 2 years ago my left hand became intimately familiar with my tablesaw. I broke all 5 fingers, two pretty severely. The doctor was able to save them, but my middle finger and thumb can only move at the joint nearest the palm. Otherwise, they are stiff. My other fingers have sections that are numb. I have played guitar, not great but got by, for most of my life and now I am unable to play most rock bar chords and have to compromise on some open string chords. Part of my rehabilitation has been trying to learn to play bass guitar. This song is a result of my early efforts. I will warn you, it is a Dirge. I try to create fast rock songs, but always end up trying to be slow and atmospheric. I appreciate the listen and any feedback. I used a soft synth for the drone notes and the sound effx, the bass is a Glarry Short Scale bass with a modified pickup. (there are two bass lines, the lead intro and a drone background). The guitar is a kit guitar I purchased from Guitar Fetish and built and is the one in the thumbnail. If you read this far, I thank you for your interest. Dave T This is a simple video.

I originally posted this song year ago or so and was never happy with my voice. I used a free pitch corrector and it didn't quite do it. I downloaded the small version of Antares Auto-tune (which is currently on sale) and revised the mix. I am much happier with it. I am not a singer so I don't feel guilty using auto tune to improve a song.

I like the song. If I was going to add something, I would add a bit more of a walking bass line. Something to accent the drumline. Otherwise nice song and I love your voice.

This is a very simple sound that I was playing with. I had a traumatic hand injury two years ago so I am in the process of trying to play guitar again. I am fiddling around trying to strengthen my hand and build up the calluses and came up with this little tune. Not too complicated, kind of spiritual. I call it my "Hand Awakening". (note on small speakers it might rattle them a bit)

Very nice tune.