EuroAussie Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 So ..... I finally did my first solo show last week. In a friendly bar that isnt too hostile. It was .. OK ... not brilliant, but not a disaster either. I recorded it and realised that again, when one is nervous one speeds up a bit too much, and their vocal tone (or at least mine) defaults to the head rather than chest / voice mix. But, at least I was pretty much in key, and thats the most important thing, keeping the pitch right. (which has always been a struggle for me) But, one song that went down well was this cover of Everything is Free from Gillian & Dave. So I did a very fast recording on GarageBand do you give you some referance, would be great to get your feedback. I know that in this recording its about 20% too fast. Its pretty much straight up with a good splash of Hall reverb as this track needs that. When I use the TC Helicon Play Acoustic I also have an octave up harmony, sort of Gillian singing along with me and it works well. Here its just normal reverb. I did it slightly differently in that later in the track I included strumming, which sort of gives the song another gear, what do you think of this approach ? cheers ! EA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I like this a lot. No apologies needed. My favorite music is generally any song that is uncluttered by a noisy band. I like the way you do this song. It's lonely, rustic, rural, human, a "slice of life." I think you connect with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wilson Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Really enjoyed that.Loved the guitar and the vocals were good- in tune,worldly resignation feel.The only note struggles were on the word "pay", but that was more just a strain than off pitch. I can see that going down well - it sounded good. Judicious song choice will be your friend.This was a spot on choice.Steer clear of "Nessum Dorma' for a while yet. Come a long way since those first few tracks of "variable" quality a couple of years ago. Cheers EA, keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I agree with FB. Great choice... A stray strain... You pick your tunes well, and have seriously come a long way my friend. Great job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I enjoyed that very much. Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks guys, good to know its heading the right direction. Song selection really is key and can definitely be the difference between putting confidence and anxiety on stage. The other things Im learning, as obvious as it might be, is how import it is to remember the lyrics and not look at a paper, but instead just feel the song and its intention. I think then it come much more from the inside, if you can understand the message, intentionality of the song, and I think with this one I connected more to the feel and message than to other tracks. Except its so darn hard to remember lyrics ..... <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I dont know the song, but enjoyed your rendition just the same. Nice job with vocal & picking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I think then it come much more from the inside, if you can understand the message, intentionality of the song, and I think with this one I connected more to the feel and message than to other tracks. I couldn't agree more- everyone forgives wrong notes, but no one forgives (or should forgive, imo) insincerity or pretense. You sounded connected to this song, and I think it's one of your very best- well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I couldn't agree more- everyone forgives wrong notes, but no one forgives (or should forgive, imo) insincerity or pretense. You sounded connected to this song, and I think it's one of your very best- well done! Thank you Anne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I agree with the others, this was a great cover and you did very well. If I might suggest, as a personal preference of mine, it would be to hear more voice and less guitar. I think the song deserves the lyrics to be at center stage. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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