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Well kiddies, it's been some time since I posted a clip. Here's a clip over one of Rid's backing tracks - Van Sykes II. This one was just beggin for it...great backing track.

I did it in a single take, and had to punch in just a few small spots where the kids interrupted the take. It's got some mistakes, but for a single take with little rehearsal, I'm happy with it as it is a snapshot of where I'm at. It's not often you get to go off in G# minor - the SECOND saddest of all keys.

Les Paul Classic. Used both the neck Jazz and the bridge Distortion.

Gratuitous wankage?? Yes. Abuse of delay pedal?? Double Dog Yes. Do I care? Nope.

from : localhost/and THANK YOU RID!!

-Matt

Very good, I liked it alot!

Thanx String!

Matt, that was excellent.

If I could add one bit of constructive criticism?


Originally Posted by TwilightOdysseyMatt, that was excellent.

If I could add one bit of constructive criticism?

Thanks.

Yes, please do.

-Matt

There are some really nice melodies happening in the piece. The solo(s) is (are) a bit meandering ... I think that perhaps if you used some of the melodies you played as a touchtone for the solos, there would have been more melodicism, and it would've come across a bit more polished sounding.

Overall, an excellent job, tho! Really like the track!!

Wow, you really attacked this one; are you on improv steroids?! Nicely done!


Originally Posted by TwilightOdysseyThere are some really nice melodies happening in the piece. ....Overall, an excellent job, tho! Really like the track!!

I agree with that critique and appreciate it. I know that melodicism is a big part of your style, and I suppose the more I play and listen to myself and others, the more I come to believe that speed and flash are probably secondary to content. Your really do want to hear something you can sing back to yourself (gosh, did I say that?). Having said that, I have such a hard time putting that into practice, as what tends to happen with me is that the tune becomes quot;sing song-y.quot; So, just something else to work on I suppose.

Being a slow backing track (and nicely arranged), it really lends itself well to melodicism. I'd like to hear someone else cover this one, as I think it's a *pretty* backing track - it has lots of quot;atmospherequot;.

My critique of my own cut were the pinch harm's. They're just so ingrained in how I play that I really have lost control of them - they just come popping out everywhere, and sometimes they're choked when you really need to let those things sing out. Listening back I think I need to start getting away from them as I think they've become somewhat of a crutch... run out of ideas, pinch something. Used to be that way with the trem, but now I rarely ever use it.

Thanks for giving it a listen, Ben.


Originally Posted by BiuWow, you really attacked this one; are you on improv steroids?! Nicely done!

Thanks, Biu. Well, I saw the Lynch Man the other night. That dude totally attacks the instrument. I suppose I got a bit inspired. I played it through a few times to get a feel for it, you know, figure out what key it was in and such. Then I hit the record button and let 'er rip. That Les Paul just wants to tear it up, and sometimes takes on a life of it's own. Anyway, after I finished the first take, I was like, quot;that wasn't half badquot; so I tried another take, and it just didn't happen. So, I went back to the first one and touched up a few things that I knew would be easy to fix.

I'm horrible about belaboring things - I'm a perfectionist, and once I start down that road, it's like 8 hours later and it's still not perfect. So, I just left the rest alone, mistakes and all since I didn't want to ruin the spontaneous feel about it.

Thanks for giving it a listen.

-Matt

That's the best way to do it, Matt!
I usually give myself a 1hr time limit to track the whole clip -- you're forced to live with mistakes, but there's an immediacy that I find attractive. You can feel the urgency coming through the speakers!!

I need some practice today, so I'll tackle the IMD solo, and see if there's anything that jumps out from this track, too.


Originally Posted by TwilightOdysseyI need some practice today, so I'll tackle the IMD solo, and see if there's anything that jumps out from this track, too.

Looking forward to it. Straight to the top, Tooth and Nail.


Originally Posted by JammerMattWell kiddies, it's been some time since I posted a clip. Here's a clip over one of Rid's backing tracks - Van Sykes II. This one was just beggin for it...great backing track.

I did it in a single take, and had to punch in just a few small spots where the kids interrupted the take. It's got some mistakes, but for a single take with little rehearsal, I'm happy with it as it is a snapshot of where I'm at. It's not often you get to go off in G# minor - the SECOND saddest of all keys.

Les Paul Classic. Used both the neck Jazz and the bridge Distortion.

Gratuitous wankage?? Yes. Abuse of delay pedal?? Double Dog Yes. Do I care? Nope.

from : localhost/and THANK YOU RID!!

-Matt

very cool vibe matt

Sweet track.. a little bit Steve Vai-ish. Man you really tear it up, with a nice flow and feel.

Thanx Gents.

Wow, super JammerMatt... you make me want to come back and post more often... very nice. And great tone too!

Thanks, I think the Jazz with some good delay behind it worked nicely.

Nice stuff Matt! Old-school melodic.

dagnabbit..i need a flippin' mic pre so i can join in on all the fun here!!!! =) my pc mic ain't cuttin' it..lol

Wow man that was intense!!
Thanks for sharing!


Originally Posted by MarinbluesNice stuff Matt! Old-school melodic.Originally Posted by RidWow man that was intense!!
Thanks for sharing!Thanks guys. Rid, I have to thank you for that fantastic backing track. It was just asking for it.