Members kwakatak Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 Ringo & Cocker filtered through my brain/hands:http://media.putfile.com/Little-Help-From-My-Friends-97Close mic'd at the 12th fret and lower treble bout, a little minor EQ-ing and 'verb added in the "mixdown". Wow - simply beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FussenKuh Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 Definitely has a Spanish feel to it. Try a little flamenco-type strum to spice it up even more!Thanks for watching and for the advice! I might just have to try doing that in a future rendition of the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffmeister Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 "I Still can't Say Goodbye" It's by R. Binn and J. Moore and originally performed by Chet Atkins, BTW, for those of you who have never heard it before. This is my version, warts and all. RT1 Great song, I first heard it done by the Chet Atkins disciple, Tommy Emmanuel. I have to fight the tears back every time I hear it. Thanks for your version which is absolutely great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 Here's mine. It's for my dad. It's called "I Still can't Say Goodbye"http://media.putfile.com/Just-Cant-Say-GoodbyeIt's by R. Binn and J. Moore and originally performed by Chet Atkins, BTW, for those of you who have never heard it before. This is my version, warts and all.RT1 Great job! That song chokes me up every time I hear it - and I didn't even know my dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 No particular reason for this one, I just like the song and came up with this bad Tom Waits version. "Secret Agent Man", by Johnny Rivers.http://www.scotthelmke.com/VOM1T-SecretAgentMan.mp3Sorry about the vocal-heavy mix, sorry again about the vocals. This really was first take. I've never heard Tom Waits' version so there's really nothing for me to compare it to, but FWIW I love your rendition of it. I liked the mix too - but again it's on a laptop speaker and when it comes to songs with vox I believe that the instrument should naturally take a back seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 kwakatak: Wow! You were worried about posting that tune to share?!? I wouldn't hesitate to post something like that. Well played! And, congrats to your friend Dirk! Thanks guys, I still think it needs some fleshing out but like with Fussenkuh's stuff it gives me a vibe that I could play over and over. I'm hesitant to show it to my friend since he's got 10 years of gigging under his belt but one day I'd love to jam with him to it. I'm sure he'd be able to fill in the holes with some tasty licks of his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 question for a first timer here. can we play anything just as long as its acoustic? And can it be instrumental due to i cant sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bransonb Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 I recorded this last week at my regular Wednesday night open mic with my H4. It's called Just North of Nowhere (On a Greyhound Headed South).http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6714663 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pschaafs Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 great stuff everyone! I am always amazed at the quality of the performances here. Hope to get something up later (a redo of last month's disaster perhaps)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted July 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 question for a first timer here. can we play anything just as long as its acoustic? And can it be instrumental due to i cant sing. Yes, but it doesn't even need to be on an acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GoVols Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 Here's mine. It's for my dad. It's called "I Still can't Say Goodbye" http://media.putfile.com/Just-Cant-Say-GoodbyeIt's by R. Binn and J. Moore and originally performed by Chet Atkins, BTW, for those of you who have never heard it before. This is my version, warts and all. RT1 RT1 - that was a simply eautiful rendition of that song. I've heard Tommy Emmanuel perform it live several times, and it always brings a tear to my eye as my Dad is now deceased. At any rate, your recording conjures up those powerful emotions too - nicely done!To all others - you are all so talented in your own unique way. I've enjoyed listening to your recordings - thanks for sharing them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkySeven Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 I am a writer, writer of fictions I am the heart that you call home I've written pages, upon pages Trying to rid you from my bones. I had never heard this song before, then one of my friends had posted those lyrics and it made me go and listen. This is my version of "The Engine Driver" by The Decemberists. Please check it out on Google Video here:http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5371089675457335393&hl=en I'd love to hear what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ohioarrow Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 question for a first timer here. can we play anything just as long as its acoustic? And can it be instrumental due to i cant sing. Acoustic? hmm, I know of no rule that demands acoustic, but this is an acoustic guitar forum - Yes instrumental is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jandrew Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 OK, trying to be a little more upbeat than my last entry, and ignoring anything resembling a theme -- Here's my take on "Kansas City" (Eric Leiber and Mike Stoller) ... I include a modified version of a verse from Lyle Lovett's "Been so good up to now" as something of a bridge, then finish with a made up verse:http://www.siaris.net/music/kc_blues.mp3 As usual, just me and my Larrivee sitting on the couch with the H2 on the coffee table. cheers, andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted July 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 PARABLE Gutbox recorded by a Zoom H4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 Here's one I've been working on for a couple of weeks now, and recorded this afternoon. Nitpickin' by Mike Dowling, incorporates two-against-three syncopation in the right hand, because the 1/8 note melody is grouped in threes against the 1/4 note bass line.I have to keep reminding myself not to rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daklander Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 Here's the note from C70man and his set for VOM #6. I have not yet listened, wanting to keep it all in the context. I've taken the liberty to use a hyperlink to the song. (Dak, Thanks for posting this for me.... It's a Steve Goodman tune called Vegematic. Fiinger style (no Pic) on Guild GF-25, Nano 11ga strings, standard tuning. I was kinda in a hurry on this one, cause I'm out the door in a few hours to catch a plane. Again, Thanks, John) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queequeg Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 fussenkuh- nice minor vibe. be a good soundtrack for a Western a la Butch Cassidy.Kwak- nice work, Neil. It is at once smooth; with a good chop.I am reminded of Earl Klugh.g6120- Great production, Gil. you're becoming the master around here.mrmoe- I really like your guitar playing on this tune, man.riffmeister- I think that your playing is superb. Great phrasing and a lovely arrangment.recordingtrack1- evocative and warmly sentimental without being sappy. a tough line to walk and you did it.Scodiddly- secret agent man. Now that was just cool!happy-man- pretty song and well-played. bransonb- good ramblin' song for hitting the highway and not looking back. SkySeven- well done. I like the Decemberists and you did this justice; for sure.jandrew- Kansas City. OK. Bluesy and gritty. thumbs up.stackabones- Chris, that's some good playing. you build some tension with the dissonance and then a lovely resolve. Dig!C70man- Vegematic. pretty cool. I need to get more familiar with Steve Goodman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daklander Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have not had a chance to have a listen yet, other than C70man's very nice rendition of Vegematic.This is a tune I got several years ago from an on line friend from KC, Anita Kronk. I took Anita's words and put a completely different melody to the song so....Here's "Lettin' Me Down". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bobc Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 It was Soldiers who gave us our independance... so... this is a song I wrote back in my Soldiering days.It's titled... "I Am A Soldier".For some reason I'm a little pitchy today, but I did not want to do more than one take so...I Am A SoldierHope you all like it.Soldiers are a big part of the reason why we are able to do things like this VOM, and I salute them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankiej Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 It was a rather rainy day today so i came up with this little song. Im not a very good structural songwriter as i mostly solo and what not. Some of the chord changes are rather odd but it sounded good so i kept with it. Lots of open chords. Also this is my first VOM post here. Let me know what you guys think. Pointers are appreciated to! Its called Relax And Realize (i know i suck at naming songs). [YOUTUBE]S0gGkxMGiwE[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members recordingtrack1 Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 I've been listening and enjoying everyone's stuff SO MUCH! I got home from church and have spent the last couple of hours going through. Most I've listened to a couple of times.I have decided to stop half way and make some comments and will pick back up after this to review the next bunch. Man! there are some good pickers on this forum. Okay, here goes: (I had to write it down)Fussenkuh Great progression and I really like your riffs. It flows smoothly and works well. I was very pleased. Kwakatak One of the things that always stands out about your playing is your originality. GEM is no exception. I really got it and you have put together a "cool" vibe that I hope to hear in a completed form soon. I have always admired your talent. Great Job!g1620 Q-How cool is your take on this song? A-Cool, Very Cool!!! You have once again put together a very entertaining and unique approach to what I would consider a really hard song to pull off. You did a great job on a piece that I have always liked. mrmoe Great vocals on top of crisp, sharp, well-fined, highly stylized guitar playing. You are good, man! I liked this song. I listened to it a couple of times and will likely do it again a couple of times today.riffmeister You are what this is all about, bro. I am in awe of your playing and don't know if I have the words to describe this. Excellent, top-notch. I played this piece several times and I am going to save it to my computer.Scodiddly I love your version of this song. You have the perfect voice for it. Very entertaining work. Thumbs up.happy-man First of all...homemade mic? I wish my mic sounded that good. It must be one of those ribbon mics I have heard about. Now, great song, great voice. Very touching and heartfelt. A true praise and worship song and you did an excellent job on it.Okay, Now back to the fun part...listening! What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I'll put some more comments down later today. You guys know who you are and I'm looking forward to hearing your stuff.RT1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkySeven Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 Frank the Tank! Cool song too I liked the funky open chords up the fret board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members totamus Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 Here is an old tune I remember from childhood. No idea who wrote it. The arrangement is mine. 1st take, complete with warts! [YOUTUBE]IX2Qll2hTSY[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrmoe Posted July 13, 2008 Members Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have not had a chance to have a listen yet, other than C70man's very nice rendition of Vegematic.This is a tune I got several years ago from an on line friend from KC, Anita Kronk. I took Anita's words and put a completely different melody to the song so....Here's "Lettin' Me Down". ....my kingdom for a voice like that!...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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