General Music Chat

I recorded Europa with backing tracks because I had not used my recorder in almost 5 years. I was having to relearn the thing. I am lucky it turned out as well as it did. All of the other songs on my player that have original next to them were songs that I wrote played and recorded all parts including vocals. No one other than myself had anything to do with those songs. I do use canned drums. I commend Jimmy on the job he did!

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James, I caynt hear yours. So... either put it on your player, or I guess I'll have to wait til late tonight to listen.

Jeff, I don't think there's anything wrong with using backing tracks, a musician should be free to use anything that helps him/her get it done. I just wanted to address the comments on bass levels, keyboards vs acoustic guitar, etc. I would love to have another crack at it someday but I'm so busy it's not at the top of my list. My new classic rock band is coming along very nicely, I would like to record our version of "Born to Run" or "Synchronicity II" they rock.

Jeff, I don't think there's anything wrong with using backing tracks, a musician should be free to use anything that helps him/her get it done. I just wanted to address the comments on bass levels, keyboards vs acoustic guitar, etc. I would love to have another crack at it someday but I'm so busy it's not at the top of my list. My new classic rock band is coming along very nicely, I would like to record our version of "Born to Run" or "Synchronicity II" they rock.

Please post them when you guy's get those recorded. Those are two of my favorite songs!

Yes mine too! I was doubtful if a 4-piece rock band could pull off "Born to Run" but it works quite well. Probably be a while before I get it recorded since we're going into the holiday season and people need more time off, but maybe by January.

Jeff, Jimmy...nice job, both of you! I've always liked this tune and it's a fun one to play. Especially when it kicks into that two chord doubletime section at the end!

Has anyone elase ever noticed that the A section use the same chord progression as "Autumn Leaves"? Even the scalar melody is very similar!

When soloing on "Europa" I often throw a "Autumn Leaves" "quote" in there to see if anyone is listening. The other quote I'll toss in sometimes is "Theme From Mash" which also uses a similar chord progression.

Jeff, Jimmy...nice job, both of you! I've always liked this tune and it's a fun one to play. Especially when it kicks into that two chord doubletime section at the end!

Has anyone elase ever noticed that the A section use the same chord progression as "Autumn Leaves"? Even the scalar melody is very similar!

When soloing on "Europa" I often throw a "Autumn Leaves" "quote" in there to see if anyone is listening. The other quote I'll toss in sometimes is "Theme From Mash" which also uses a similar chord progression.

Interesting, I never noticed that! I used to get Europa and "Still Got The Blues For You" by Gary Moore mixed up. At one gig I started Europa when I was supposed to play Still got The Blues I'll never forget that one! Thank God the rest of the band caught it!

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would somebody please vote for Jimmy, not that Jimmy's version is any better, but because if we get a tie nobody's ego will get smashed to smithereens.. LOL

Vote early vote often!!

Seriously I could not care less about this so don't do anything on my behalf. Actually if Jeff lived here we would probably be drankin buddies! Sorry to disappoint the bloodthirsty crowd.

Vote early vote often!!

Seriously I could not care less about this so don't do anything on my behalf. Actually if Jeff lived here we would probably be drankin buddies! Sorry to disappoint the bloodthirsty crowd.

I agree Jimmy is an AWESOME guitar player! Yeah you know I like to DRANK! Our bass player Randy makes fun of my mullet and the word DRANK (he is from Kansas). He calls me the woolly mamouth and buys me a DRANK! Here in Texas the old timers tend to use an a where they should use an i, i.e. Think=thank, drink=drank, bring=brang I am completely aware of my accent having said that I like to listen to their accents as much as anyone!

It does my mah Texas heart ril Good ta see ya two fellers gettin on, liken you was frayunds...!

May the lawd bless yew both with a lafftime supply of Texas sized beer dranken Yeee haww


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I really like both versions. Each has it's own interpretation and character and I do like the song. Bravo guys!

Wow! Both of these versions sound great!! Props to the both of you, Jimmy and Jeff! I wish I had the chops to record my own version but it will fail in comparison. The best thing about these recordings is how it captures each player's emotional content. Thanks, I really enjoyed them.

Wow! Both of these versions sound great!! Props to the both of you, Jimmy and Jeff! I wish I had the chops to record my own version but it will fail in comparison. The best thing about these recordings is how it captures each player's emotional content. Thanks, I really enjoyed them.

J, I'm looking to be in Chicago In May. We gonna meet up? SHould I bring My Guitar?