Very well done modalthinking ... I like both takes, but I can certainly hear the chords being outlined in the second take, and that always sounds stronger to my ear. Excellent! My only comment would be to maybe bring the effects down a bit so that we can hear the melody better ... it's a little bit shrouded in reverb and distortion to really appreciate it properly.
Aaron, that's a very good stab at it, you didn't stray off course, if anything you were just a little tentative. I also hear that you were throwing some chords in there too, which is neat; keeps the ear interested and also keeps the lines on track especially if you play off the shapes. The main thing is that you did have a go ...
I've sent you the download instructions, thanks for the order! Don't forget to
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I'm pleased that this add-a-track idea is bearing fruit ... we might dedicate a new forum to these projects ... Clancy!!!!