Bless This Road, 2nd home effort

mcriff · May 23rd, 2008, 09:43 PM

Here's my 2nd home effort on an original song . . . this one with acoustic, electric, and bass. The Tele is my Nashville with Keystones, this time on the Tele front-and-back combo. Epi Masterbilt acoustic (these are GREAT values), Fender Prodigy bass (early ninties model with Jazz/P pickup combo.) Thanks to Daddydex again for positive input on the mix.

-- Art

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...songID=6528646

ghosttour · May 23rd, 2008, 10:36 PM

Very tasteful, understated playing - I love the quiet, chimey Tele sound with the acoustic. Great mix, too. Good job, man!

mcriff · May 24th, 2008, 02:33 PM

Thanks! I've got a studio version underway where the vocal is stronger (better mic, for one thing), but I haven't quite gotten the same "vibe" between the guitars as I got with this home effort. I guess it's a lesson on how with a different enviroment and mics -- "better" though both may be -- you're really starting all over.

Old Cane · May 24th, 2008, 10:37 PM

You're right. Cool vibe.

Whisperer · May 26th, 2008, 05:34 PM

Wow! that's beautiful!
I imagine you playing in a wooden cabin by a peaceful lake ...what a picture you paint. Wonderful.

Daddydex · May 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM

Looking forward to the studio versions of both these tunes Riff! Keep me posted.

Dan

jmecale72 · May 27th, 2008, 02:22 PM

This sounds great! Keep up the good work!

mcriff · May 27th, 2008, 03:48 PM

Thanks, all -- some very generous comments! . . . and I will keep you posted, Mr. Dex.

ghosttour · May 30th, 2008, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcriff

Thanks! I've got a studio version underway where the vocal is stronger (better mic, for one thing), but I haven't quite gotten the same "vibe" between the guitars as I got with this home effort. I guess it's a lesson on how with a different enviroment and mics -- "better" though both may be -- you're really starting all over.

I know exactly what you mean - I always "sketch out" songs on my 8-track, and then never get the same "vibe" in a more professional setting with a real drummer, etc. I always wind up preferring the home recording where I screwed up the drums a little.

I have to wonder if it doesn't have something to to with the immediacy and intimacy of home recording. You definitely captured that intimacy here.

eresseraca · June 10th, 2008, 08:08 AM

Cool track... that cabin feel is definitely there and it gives me some Cash vibes as well.

The feel is there in this one but it needs some polishing, de-esser and some rumble removal. But if the studio version doesn't work out, you can always put some more time into the mix of this version ;)

Overall I liked it and I'm looking forward to the final version. Keep us posted!

May 23rd, 2008, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
mcriff TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 40	Bless This Road, 2nd home effort Here's my 2nd home effort on an original song . . . this one with acoustic, electric, and bass. The Tele is my Nashville with Keystones, this time on the Tele front-and-back combo. Epi Masterbilt acoustic (these are GREAT values), Fender Prodigy bass (early ninties model with Jazz/P pickup combo.) Thanks to Daddydex again for positive input on the mix. -- Art http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...songID=6528646

May 23rd, 2008, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
ghosttour Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 36 Posts: 470 6 Photos	Very tasteful, understated playing - I love the quiet, chimey Tele sound with the acoustic. Great mix, too. Good job, man! __________________ www.myspace.com/brasssaddles

May 24th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Old Cane Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Age: 47 Posts: 902	You're right. Cool vibe. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/otiskeithwatkins

May 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Daddydex Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,708	Looking forward to the studio versions of both these tunes Riff! Keep me posted. Dan __________________ Teles are like Mr. Potato head

May 27th, 2008, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
jmecale72 TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gallup, NM Age: 36 Posts: 79	This sounds great! Keep up the good work! __________________ Jeremiah 29:11 http://www.soundclick.com/makayla http://www.myspace.com/jamesmecalemakaylabluesproject

May 24th, 2008, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
mcriff TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 40	Thanks! I've got a studio version underway where the vocal is stronger (better mic, for one thing), but I haven't quite gotten the same "vibe" between the guitars as I got with this home effort. I guess it's a lesson on how with a different enviroment and mics -- "better" though both may be -- you're really starting all over.

May 26th, 2008, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Whisperer Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Age: 40 Posts: 280	Wow! that's beautiful! I imagine you playing in a wooden cabin by a peaceful lake ...what a picture you paint. Wonderful.

May 27th, 2008, 03:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
mcriff TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 40	Thanks, all -- some very generous comments! . . . and I will keep you posted, Mr. Dex.

June 10th, 2008, 08:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
eresseraca TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Finland Age: 22 Posts: 79	Cool track... that cabin feel is definitely there and it gives me some Cash vibes as well. The feel is there in this one but it needs some polishing, de-esser and some rumble removal. But if the studio version doesn't work out, you can always put some more time into the mix of this version ;) Overall I liked it and I'm looking forward to the final version. Keep us posted! __________________ Thursday Burst '51 Caster