Your Finest Moment [Recordings]

[Ocifer]

Hey all, I thought of a new idea for a thread. I've not been here long, so if someone's already done it, sorry, but here goes:

Everybody post what they think is the best recording they've done, and explain what you really like about it. And PLEASE try to pick ONLY one.

Okay, here's mine. This is one I recorded for an improv competition from MX forums. A member called Darkane provided the backing track and people posted their takes on it. This one was my improv. There's actually a line in there that I liked and thought would be cool to harmonise, so I did that, but other than that, all in ONE take.

The one thing that makes me proud of this is that it was improvised, and I liked the tone from my Vox Tonelab alot (I had just gotten it).

Here If that one doesn't let you, paste it into a new window or try my Soundclick below:

It's the one called MX JAM - Feb Improv - Reggae

 

[Panzer]

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I always liked that track man. First day I came here because I heard there were some good musicians, and That was one of the first tracks I heard.

 

[JammerMatt]

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Here's my crap:

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/1/jammermattmusic.htm

"Longest Day" is a ripoff of MegaD. Actually, it's pretty much note for note. It's incomplete, however. Much like everything in my life.

I'm fairly happy with it, tho, and that's because I was able to pull off the rapid fire lead part, and the rapid fire rhythm which is actually faster than the MegaD version, since I could not find drums to get theirs, so I had to go to a faster tempo. Mainly, I just like hearing Patton say, "we're going to hold them by the nose... and kick 'em in the a**."

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

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I only have 2 clips that are ready for prime time, and they can be found at http://www.twilight-odyssey.com/music.html.

Many of you have heard them already ... If I had to choose which one I prefer, it would be "Gettysburg". Why? It has a great vibe, sick vocal parts, and some pretty good guitar solos. Or, as one reviewer put it: "Extraordinary material here, with old school glory ... we've got shredding guitars, we've got interplay between [band members]; we've even got some explosions."

 

[Sly_D]

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OK, let's sloooooooooooow down the pace now I'm very impressed by your level of playing TwilightOdyssey and JammerMatt. Speed is one thing I'll never have, I don't even try to increase my speed anymore.

I recently made a solo for a jam on this forum, and I really think that to this day, I've never nailed the style and the tone of a backing track better. I'm really satisfied with this one. Warning: Major tempo change. Buckle your seatbelt, or you'll hit your head on the dash .

Here it is, if you haven't heard it yet:

http://fileserv1.soundclick.com/fastgG/HiF/slydcan+falstaffslydjam.mp3

 

[JammerMatt]

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TO,

I agree w/ Gettysburg. Those first few bars of the vocals are great. I'll have to check out Sly D at lunch.

 

[Rainmaker]

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I find that the level of playing on these forums are so good that people my level are left feeling really inferior.

But that only means more practise, which means more progress!

Mmm... soon my soundclick page will be "authorized"... I've got a few things there.


Btw, Twilight those two songs ROCK!

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

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I find that the level of playing on these forums are so good that people my level are left feeling really inferior.
But that only means more practise, which means more progress!
Mmm... soon my soundclick page will be "authorized"... I've got a few things there.

Btw, Twilight those two songs ROCK!

Yeah, I love hearing stuff that inspires me to sit down and woodshed. The other guitarist in the band positively shreds; he's new and isn't on those clips ... but, I'm always inspired and pushed to new heights playing with that guy!!

Thanks, Rainmaker! I appreciate the compliment!!

 

[Ocifer]

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I always liked that track man. First day I came here because I heard there were some good musicians, and That was one of the first tracks I heard.

Hey thanks man. Twilight, I'm listening to Gettysburg now... I really like it... damn good.

I hope more people post, I've heard some really good recordings here. I forget who it was but they posted their version of a Dokken solo and it was so well done...

 

[Ocifer]

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OK, let's sloooooooooooow down the pace now I'm very impressed by your level of playing TwilightOdyssey and JammerMatt. Speed is one thing I'll never have, I don't even try to increase my speed anymore.

I recently made a solo for a jam on this forum, and I really think that to this day, I've never nailed the style and the tone of a backing track better. I'm really satisfied with this one. Warning: Major tempo change. Buckle your seatbelt, or you'll hit your head on the dash .

Here it is, if you haven't heard it yet:

http://fileserv1.soundclick.com/fastgG/HiF/slydcan+falstaffslydjam.mp3

Nice... I remember this backing... have it saved somewhere on my PC... I loved it man... love that style of rock... I always think Rolling Stones or Sweet Home Alabama whenever I hear this backing track.

 

[Sly_D]

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Rainmaker, it took me a while to have the balls to post something here... I think there's many different level of players in the forum. Some, like TO, are at a level I consider Pro. At first, you're intimidated, but when you realize you'll never be that good even if you'd practice a thousand years, then you decide to stick to your guns and play within the limit of your talent...

Well, at 16, you have plenty of time to improve. My talent is pretty much fixed (meaning I know what I CAN do and what I'll NEVER BE ABLE to do), although I still can see that the more I practice, the better I get, even at the ripe old age of 37

 

[Rainmaker]

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Life starts at 40 Sly!

You're too wise - so I decided to be brave and linked some recordings in another thread

 

[Ocifer]

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Rainmaker, it took me a while to have the balls to post something here... I think there's many different level of players in the forum. Some, like TO, are at a level I consider Pro. At first, you're intimidated, but when you realize you'll never be that good even if you'd practice a thousand years, then you decide to stick to your guns and play within the limit of your talent...

Well, at 16, you have plenty of time to improve. My talent is pretty much fixed (meaning I know what I CAN do and what I'll NEVER BE ABLE to do), although I still can see that the more I practice, the better I get, even at the ripe old age of 37

That's not the spirit! Anyone can improve at guitar... it just takes proper practice to be able to play difficult things. That, and time.

 

[Lee]

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Sly is being coy - you'll not find many better players on the net than Sly - and that's a fact.


Lee

 

[Sly_D]

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Well, thanks a lot Lee, you're really too kind, this is much appreciated.

Yet, I always sort of had an inferiority complexe towards shredders. I'm not fast in ANY aspects of my life. It's logcial I can't shred. I don't think I can be a great shredder, even with hours of pratice. If practice was all that matters, there would be millions of Steve Vai on the planet. There's only one though.

Many can shred, but not all. It doesn't mean I'm a bad palyer, I dont think so. But you have to admit certain limits sometimes. I never wanted to be the best player around. I just want to have the best fun around. And I do

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

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Great clip Sly.....very soulful and rocking!

 

[Sly_D]

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That's not the spirit! Anyone can improve at guitar... it just takes proper practice to be able to play difficult things. That, and time.

I did not meant that I can't improve Ocifer... I know what you mean. But I think that if I told myslef that I HAVE TO BE like Steve Vai, I'll end up giving up. So I prefer to have more realistic targets. I'm not of the jazz school, but from the rock'n roll school. I also dig blues a lot and I currently try to get in that mood.

My idols were Jimmy Page, Ace Frehley, Angus Young, Eddie Van Halen (out of reach to me already) and lately, Eric Clapton, BB King, Santana and Waren Haynes. If I can play like these guys, that will be far than enough for me

 

[Sly_D]

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Thanks a lot Rid!