V8 wrote:
Something about the creativity the recording process inspires...that and it can be a really useful mirror of where you need/want to develop your musicianship.
Couldn't of said it better myself - you my friend are a prime example. I remember when you were entered into Beginners, and look at you now!
Stoffeltoo wrote:
I trust that the next challenge will be just as exciting and creative. Mods, when is the next GFSA month compo?
October we are doing the month long challenge i.e. 1-2min, 4 tracks etc.
Feedback:
Graeme: I'm liking the chords you are playing, it definitely has a Spanish/Mexican Western Feel. And cue Clint Eastwood. It was dark and loomy, which is weird as many people associate spanish music as being upbeat, but it still sounded spanish. Crit - I'm not sure if its the guitar or playing style, I'm going to assume guitar, but there was some fret buzz there. You should get that checked out, as its depreciating the value of your skill. Remember, recordings are too honest.
Hasie: Yes, you my man are another testament as to how far a muso can come. Also a gloomy tune, I think it was your lead part. I like how you strummed and let it ring out - by keeping it simple, you allowed the song to speak volumes. One suggestion is that the lead could have been a touch more rhythmical - I mean maybe you had it like that for a reason - but after a while of the same rhythm, things become a touch monotonous, despite how good the notes are.
Lu22: That opening strum sets the scene - this for some reason reminds me a lot of Hotel California, but for purposes of this comp, we will call it Motel elCalifornia haha. I like how you only needed the one guitar to get the sound and feel. Latin music is more about the rhythm than the notes/chords. Both play a role, sure, but you got the one part down at least. Suggestion, again personal - I would have actually loved to hear a second guitar on this. This didn't make me think less of your tune, but having a cool lead part would have only enhanced my spanish experience.
Stoffeltoo: The verb, man, the verb. Love it. It is often so overlooked, but is clearly a somewhat crucial element to this type of music. I like how you did both chords and lead. Very cool. I don't have any suggestions for you other than why did you end on that last cliff hanger note - I keep wanting to resolve it, but you don't let me haha
Squonk: Wowzers man, you got my vote. That was spot on. Everything about that was spanish. I love the guitar tone, the feel, the chords. Did you only use your fingers throughout? It sounds like even the lead was finger picked.
Studmissile: Eish man, this was amazing. Definitely the most cheerful of the lot, so this had its own unique refreshness. I must compliment you on your lead, it was stellar, my favourite part was that little trill you do at around the 6s mark. It was well executed. This was more of a mariachi feel haha, no denying that aint spanish. My only suggestion was that more could have been done with your rhythm guitar, the chords were great, and I love the panning, I think it maybe sounded a bit too muddy on my side, but then again, it shouldn't be fighting with the same frequency as your lead. Also timing, there was one or two moments where it sounded like it was going a smidge off - like a speed wobble.
V8: Intro haha, you made use of the vocals. Firstly, let me just say I am a big Hangar 18 fan, one of my favourite tunes, so I LOVE what you did with this. It was very dark, but the feel was exactly what you'd expect of it. You are becoming well versed in all styles i see. I'm happy with this song as is, but if I had to offer a suggestion, it would be one that I made to Graeme, namely, the guitar sounds like its buzzing a bit - it could be the way you are hitting the strings. For the most part its pretty cool as it adds its own percussion flavour, but it could also be dialed back a bit. But it didn't make me think any less of the song.
