Pete Laramee Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) I took a break from my current project to record something I've wanted to for a while. I don't think I've ever posted a cover song before, but here's one... Updated Clip 2/25 https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=13998654 Guitars - RG7620 - Fractal AX8 Bass - Midi - Roland JV1010 Keys - Midi - Dimension Pro (Cakewalk) Drums - Session Drummer 3 (Cakewalk) Edited February 25, 2020 by Pete Laramee Updated Link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcumpian Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Nice chops! Three suggestions: The opening strumming would be better, IMO, as an picked arpeggiated pattern The first guitar solo sounds just a tad fizzy. You might want to EQ that a little. The mix needs more bottom!! These are just my suggestions. Love the track overall! Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, dcumpian said: Nice chops I heartily agree. It’s all about “touch”. Listen to Dan, as always, he’s spot on. Liking under your (my) skin as well. I closed that window before posting. t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starise Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Great track highlighting your excellent guitar abilities.. The beginning had me wondering if the song was going to ramp up. I didn't need to wait long. I wish I could claim Dan's idea about the beginning. I wholeheartedly agree that something else needed to happen in the beginning to add interest. I didn't think about arpeggios, but love Dan's idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 I haven't heard that song in a while and I thank you for posting your version. I liked the strumming bit at the beginning. Seemed to flow into the solo (excellent!) nicely. Could use some more bottom as suggested above. Very nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Very skillful playing for sure and you've made this song your own in many ways. My only nit is the kick drum at the second time through. It's a bit heavy and distracting, but everything improves and comes together when it start to move at the bridge. There are several song I'd like to "cover" but I fear copyright infringement issues, especially with everybody being so "sue happy" these days. If you've got the guts to "brave it out", more power to ya. ?JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 That's a cool instrumental of a great song - I liked the guitar tones in this. Nice job. Wow - as the song goes along, especially when the drums kick in, there's some excellent guitar playing - very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Johnbee58 said: There are several song I'd like to "cover" but I fear copyright infringement issues Go to Harry Fox, pay the license fee. $17, done it for all non-originals I’ve posted. t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 20 minutes ago, DeeringAmps said: Go to Harry Fox, pay the license fee. $17, done it for all non-originals I’ve posted. t So, that's how it's done now. OK. I stand corrected. Go for it! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Laramee Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Thanks for listening, the compliments and the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Laramee Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/24/2020 at 8:43 AM, dcumpian said: Nice chops! Three suggestions: The opening strumming would be better, IMO, as an picked arpeggiated pattern The first guitar solo sounds just a tad fizzy. You might want to EQ that a little. The mix needs more bottom!! These are just my suggestions. Love the track overall! Dan Thanks for listening. I decided against arpeggios at the beginning because it reminded me too much of "What a Wonderful World." I agree it needs more bass (I'm going to actually play the bass instead of keeping the midi bass). I'm also going to mix in different drum tones with the current ones. And yes, I'm always screwing around with lead EQs. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Laramee Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 23 hours ago, DeeringAmps said: I heartily agree. It’s all about “touch”. Listen to Dan, as always, he’s spot on. Liking under your (my) skin as well. I closed that window before posting. t Thanks man. Under Your Skin also needs more bass. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Laramee Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 18 hours ago, Johnbee58 said: Very skillful playing for sure and you've made this song your own in many ways. My only nit is the kick drum at the second time through. It's a bit heavy and distracting, but everything improves and comes together when it start to move at the bridge. There are several song I'd like to "cover" but I fear copyright infringement issues, especially with everybody being so "sue happy" these days. If you've got the guts to "brave it out", more power to ya. ?JB Thanks. Yea that kick has been bothering me too. Haven't decided what I'll do yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Laramee Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 18 hours ago, Douglas Kirby said: That's a cool instrumental of a great song - I liked the guitar tones in this. Nice job. Wow - as the song goes along, especially when the drums kick in, there's some excellent guitar playing - very nice. Thank you very much. I was going for a cross between a newer Vinnie Moore phrasing mixed with a Brian May thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitflipper Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Very enjoyable! Would love to hear what you could do with some Shadows covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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