MorrisrownSal Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Three simple songs I just tried - Don't Leave Me On My Own (with my D18) http://soundcloud.com/sal-from-chatham/dont-leave-me-on-my-own Please Be With Me (with my J45) http://soundcloud.com/sal-from-chatham/please-be-with-me Beg Steal or Borrow (D18) http://soundcloud.com/sal-from-chatham/beg-steal-or-borrow They are not perfect, but then again that is standard I shan't attain; I like one take and out. My goal is to put together a nice sounding set for me to feel very at home with to do spur of the moment mic nights. I love criticism, so anything I can do to improve feel free to tell me, and thanks up front for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Dave Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Had a quick listen and both tracks sounded good to me. Good job :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Wow. Nice. Not much to improve, there. I think those will do just fine. Maybe, in the recording department, if you could put the mic up a little higher(& closer?), the vocals would get out a little more forward in the mix. Really nailed the Clapton tune (by Scott Boyer). Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 From what I heard of just the second piece (I'm still at work), it sounded fine but the intro was a little weak on the beat... But apparently you're doing the same I do, using the computer recording to get feedback for your own practice. In my case, at times I wanna consider a heart attack 'cuz it doesn't sound like what I thought I'd played. <sigh. Just don't forget that when you're on stage, you're an entertainer, not a singer, not a guitar player. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Just don't forget that when you're on stage, you're an entertainer, not a singer, not a guitar player. m But, then again, sometimes when you're not a singer you can be quite entertaining...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Hmmmmm.... <grin> m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Thanks guys. I'll try the mic higher next time! Appreciate the comments folks. I feel bad using you guys, but I am trying to try stuff out here with the the thought that it's better to bomb here than in front of folks in my town... And anything I can do to get cleaner or better I am up for; I love the critiques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I feel bad using you guys, That's what my ex wife said....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditdr Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Awesome work and two very good sounding acoustics! Even that martin sounds phenomenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks fellas; I added the Beg Steal or Borrow rune I learned earlier this week. So I am thinking these three, if I polish them up. Thanks again; this is such a great active forum with a lot of encouraging people and helpful posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Keep Beg Steal or Borrow. The other two are too similiar. Keep one, scrounge for another. My 2 cents. Performance wise these are all fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sounded good to me...enjoyed listening...and the recording quality was nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Nice one Sal, I particularly enjoyed the last two tracks the most. The J-45 sounded great and really illustrates why its such a great gutiar to accompany the human voice, just really adds personality and depth to the overall tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 As previously stated...the entertainment factor is extra icing Engage with the MC at open mics and they will support you well(so important to feel welcome there) Think up song background and history... Practice speaking intros at home and with friends Smile through any mistakes(perfectionism holds back many wannabe performers)...few, if any will notice anyway... Perhaps include a comedy song for laughs... Some open mic events are better than others...research and find the good ones... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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