New song - 'Walk'

guitarstrummin63 · #1 January 7th, 2006

Come and check out my new song 'walk' http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...?bandID=396516

give me some feedback

what i already know:

this was my first recording, and i improved the lead track, so it is kind of sloppy

the lead track is a bit loud and has a sharp feel to it

thanks for your input

allthumbs · #2 January 7th, 2006

I agree that the lead needs to be further back in the mix. I liked the parts where you followed the chords more with your lead. Some spots seemed a little rushed to me. Trying to play too many notes in too little time. You could try slowing down a bit and adding bends and vibrato to give it more feel.Just a thought. Improv is tough, you have your foot in the door. Cool.

guitarstrummin63 · #3 January 7th, 2006

i imagine you heard the rushed parts on the bridge, and i did rush there

but this was my first recording, so i wasn't expecting very good results from it

Sidney Schwartz · #4 January 7th, 2006

Hi John,

I think it's quite good for a first recording....certainly better than mine.

The melody is good and fits the chords you're playing over. Your right hand work is good, it generally sounds clean. I'd say you're past the beginners stage and are only going to get better.

Sid

Kirk Lorange · #5 January 7th, 2006

Excellent! Very well done for a first recording ... I like the tune, the chord progression, the arrangement, the vibe. Your lead work sounds Celtic, and you have good control over your fingers. All you need to do now is refine it all a bit ... simplifying is always the best way to do that.

Great stuff.

guitarstrummin63 · #6 January 8th, 2006

thanks all

kirk, i figured that i wouldn't simplify and get rid of some of the lead parts because there are no vocals in the song, so i wanted something to happen in the song besides the same acoustic track going verse chorus verse chorus bridge verse exit... which seems boring if it is basically the same part repeated

allthumbs · #7 January 8th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarstrummin63

thanks all

kirk, i figured that i wouldn't simplify and get rid of some of the lead parts because there are no vocals in the song, so i wanted something to happen in the song besides the same acoustic track going verse chorus verse chorus bridge verse exit... which seems boring if it is basically the same part repeated

I think Kirk means less notes more feel. I could be wrong.

guitarstrummin63 · #8 January 8th, 2006

oh... yeah i see that

i just was feeling for more notes when i improvised it, i usually like to put some more 'feel' into it