Finally got my track finished.

My original plan was to do a hard rock/metalish version of Rantin Rovin Robin (Robert Burns) but after spending a couple of days with it I couldn't really get it going so fell back on another track I've been toying with. Although the song itself isn't particularly folky, Simon and Garfunkel are solid folk rock so I'm claiming it. ?
The vocals took three attempts to get them to a point that I'm happy with, which is why it is so late.
This is also my first attempt to record something a little higher gain... I'm broadly happy with the result but it didn't turn out quite how I had invisage, still got some learning to do.

studmissile really like this one! Particularly enjoy the subtle variations that keep it interesting and the harmonica was a particular highlight. If I have a criticism it’s that the vocals aren’t as prominent as they deserve to be. Definitely my favorite or your tracks that I’ve heard.

Yeti Thanks, yeti. Great track, loved the heavy metal execution. Effectively arranged.

Yeti This is also my first attempt to record something a little higher gain... I'm broadly happy with the result but it didn't turn out quite how I had invisage, still got some learning to do.

Great execution! Not much crit's to add (aside that disturbed did it first ?), really nicely done ?

Yeti articularly enjoy the subtle variations that keep it interesting

Hear, hear - me too - has a certain polish to it. The vocals did become clearer as the track progressed - Stud has a vocal style that almost hides behind the song...but it's developing nicely over the years :double thumbsup: I'm favouring the smoothness of the acoustic guitars in @studmissile's track out of the two.

Well done to ya both - folk kicked my ass ?

V8 (aside that disturbed did it first ?)

Where do you think I got the idea? ?
(Although the vocals are closer to the Gregorian - Masters of Chant version)

Yeti Where do you think I got the idea? ?

Jus' saying...? It was well re-done though! (Disclaimer, I'm not a fan of the original at all...though the remakes make it bearable)

V8 ? thanks

V8 disturbed did it first ?

False. ?

Although the vocals (and the band) are really more "Goth" than metal, methinks the song ended up with a more metal vibe than Goth.

I first heard this when I was a teenager. (So about 20 years ago?) Local band, believe it or not. And their other music is good too. AFAIK, they're in Canada now.

NorioDS Wow... I had completely forgotten about that. It's been a long time.

studmissile Nice one Stud! Clean, simple and beautifully produced

Jazzman105 Thank You Jazzman

Yeti Interesting!

Yeti Super Cheesy - Something so generic or overplayed that you normally wouldn't be caught dead trying.
Super Ambitious - Something so advanced or iconic that you normally wouldn't be caught dead trying.

How about a super challenge - peeps could choose either or?

Cheesy (for me) would be anything autotuned flavoured pop, challenging/iconic...hmm - I guess Stadium Rock with a killer vocal?

What would everyone's cheesy/challenging idea's be?

V8 What would everyone's cheesy/challenging idea's be?

Sweet child of mine? Probs the most overplayed song in history?

V8 my thoughts were something by queen. Would never be presumptions enough to try it without an excuse.

wern101 I see your "Sweet Child 'o Mine" and raise you "Smoke on the Water' ?

Yeti my thoughts were something by queen. Would never be presumptions enough to try it without an excuse.

Pwoarr, yeah- that's a beeg one - all killer players and then there's freddy mercury...

V8 Pwoarr, yeah- that's a beeg one - all killer players and then there's freddy mercury...

Yup. That's how I came up with the idea for the theme... Was wondering under what conditions I'd be brave (foolish) enough to give it a try. :-P

Yeti Alcohol, nothing like a lot of dutch courage. Even that wouldn't help me!

V8 How about a super challenge - peeps could choose either or?

Even better!