Jam Clinic study #1

Mr. G. · 06-27-2009, 03:39 PM

Well, after a long wait, here it is... the first track for the Jam Clinic, courtesy of Schmange.

http://s93744050.onlinehome.us/MP3s3...hmange_320.mp3

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Here's what Schmange had to say about it, "It's pretty much just D Major and Bb Major all the way through. Although the first 3/4 of the song lends itself more to minor leads while the end part changes into a more major type of key."

So, how would you approach this? What do you hear, in your head, being played over it? How would you achieve what you hear? Feel free to post your own recorded take on the song, whether it be full blown lead or some added rhythm. Then, we can discuss what you played.

Have fun!!!!

gibson · 06-27-2009, 04:16 PM

maybe d mixolydian?

Silimtao · 06-27-2009, 04:50 PM

Wow, this is a hard one for me. Listened to it 3 times before I picked up my guitar. The percussion grabbed me first, so I was just playing some palm muted, staccato kind of stuff to go along with the percussion. Then around 1:30, when things got sorta...symphonic...I was kind of in the B minor "box" but it still sounded kind of major-ish to me. Was playing through my Micro-cube with modeled effects, so I decided to throw in a lot of reverb and tremolo effects, to maybe fit it into the electronica kind of vibe I'm feeling right now. But soloing over it was a bitch for me...I'm kinda hearing arpeggiated sweeps in my head, but can't really play without practice. But I'm really only coming up with single notes to complement what going already. Tried to harmonize the melodic theme going on in the background too, but making everything fit...well, it's not. Right now, I don't think I have the groove for it. But I'm thinking also that an Eric Johnson kinda guitar tone may fit. I dunno, I'll have to come back to this. Sometimes it's better to leave certain things alone. For now, I'm subtracting by adding anything to it.

calgary1 · 06-27-2009, 04:59 PM

Loaded with clues. The percussion is where I am going to start. The chords and all other melodic tones provide the sonic pallet.

The Smitchens · 06-27-2009, 05:07 PM

I've got a few ideas. I'll see if I can't have something posted in a few days. Killer track.

calgary1 · 06-27-2009, 05:11 PM

My wife just came up with lyrics for this, and just made a complete song out of this. She has a far better ear than me....now what to do....I wonder if i can throw some chicken pickin in this.....

calgary1 · 06-27-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Silimtao

Wow, this is a hard one for me. Listened to it 3 times before I picked up my guitar. The percussion grabbed me first, so I was just playing some palm muted, staccato kind of stuff to go along with the percussion. Then around 1:30, when things got sorta...symphonic...I was kind of in the B minor "box" but it still sounded kind of major-ish to me. Was playing through my Micro-cube with modeled effects, so I decided to throw in a lot of reverb and tremolo effects, to maybe fit it into the electronica kind of vibe I'm feeling right now. But soloing over it was a bitch for me...I'm kinda hearing arpeggiated sweeps in my head, but can't really play without practice. But I'm really only coming up with single notes to complement what going already. Tried to harmonize the melodic theme going on in the background too, but making everything fit...well, it's not. Right now, I don't think I have the groove for it. But I'm thinking also that an Eric Johnson kinda guitar tone may fit. I dunno, I'll have to come back to this. Sometimes it's better to leave certain things alone. For now, I'm subtracting by adding anything to it.

If I may suggest, don't let it freak ya. Like I said, Schamage has given tonnes of hints on this. Think melodically.

Silimtao · 06-27-2009, 05:18 PM

I was thinking of chicken pickin as a goof; if you can pull that off, cowboy, I'll bow down to you as the master.

I was thinking this was kinda up Smith's alley....

calgary1 · 06-27-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silimtao

I was thinking of chicken pickin as a goof; if you can pull that off, cowboy, I'll bow down to you as the master.

I was thinking this was kinda up Smith's alley....

Hell no, I can chicken pick over this ....watch me.

Silimtao · 06-27-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calgary1

If I may suggest, don't let it freak ya. Like I said, Schamage has given tonnes of hints on this. Think melodically.

I'll take suggestions from anyone. Right now, I'm just trying to get a feel. Thinking gets in my way (and often gets me into trouble). I need to wake up first...late night last night..

06-27-2009, 03:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. G. Commander-in-Chief Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 4,268	Jam Clinic study #1 Well, after a long wait, here it is... the first track for the Jam Clinic, courtesy of Schmange. http://s93744050.onlinehome.us/MP3s3...hmange_320.mp3 ©2009 K. Taylor / Schmange Music U.K. / Canada All Rights Reserved. International Rights Secured SOCAN/ASCAP Here's what Schmange had to say about it, "It's pretty much just D Major and Bb Major all the way through. Although the first 3/4 of the song lends itself more to minor leads while the end part changes into a more major type of key." So, how would you approach this? What do you hear, in your head, being played over it? How would you achieve what you hear? Feel free to post your own recorded take on the song, whether it be full blown lead or some added rhythm. Then, we can discuss what you played. Have fun!!!! __________________ No advice is better than bad advice. >My Soundclick Page<

06-27-2009, 04:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Silimtao Super Model Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: here Posts: 8,120	Wow, this is a hard one for me. Listened to it 3 times before I picked up my guitar. The percussion grabbed me first, so I was just playing some palm muted, staccato kind of stuff to go along with the percussion. Then around 1:30, when things got sorta...symphonic...I was kind of in the B minor "box" but it still sounded kind of major-ish to me. Was playing through my Micro-cube with modeled effects, so I decided to throw in a lot of reverb and tremolo effects, to maybe fit it into the electronica kind of vibe I'm feeling right now. But soloing over it was a bitch for me...I'm kinda hearing arpeggiated sweeps in my head, but can't really play without practice. But I'm really only coming up with single notes to complement what going already. Tried to harmonize the melodic theme going on in the background too, but making everything fit...well, it's not. Right now, I don't think I have the groove for it. But I'm thinking also that an Eric Johnson kinda guitar tone may fit. I dunno, I'll have to come back to this. Sometimes it's better to leave certain things alone. For now, I'm subtracting by adding anything to it. __________________ Instant Karma's gonna get you...... If you don't know where you're going, you will probably end up somewhere else.

06-27-2009, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Smitchens Villainous Mastermind Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Where no life dwells Posts: 3,636	I've got a few ideas. I'll see if I can't have something posted in a few days. Killer track. __________________ Yeah. That's right. I said it. What's it to you? *Yeah. You're right, but just take a look at this!* *That was too close. You were almost a Jill sandwich.* *Blood. I hope this is not Chris' blood.*

06-27-2009, 05:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Silimtao Super Model Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: here Posts: 8,120	I was thinking of chicken pickin as a goof; if you can pull that off, cowboy, I'll bow down to you as the master. I was thinking this was kinda up Smith's alley.... __________________ Instant Karma's gonna get you...... If you don't know where you're going, you will probably end up somewhere else.

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06-27-2009, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
gibson Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: on planet earth dummy Posts: 1,738	maybe d mixolydian?

06-27-2009, 04:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
calgary1 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,390	Loaded with clues. The percussion is where I am going to start. The chords and all other melodic tones provide the sonic pallet.

06-27-2009, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
calgary1 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,390	My wife just came up with lyrics for this, and just made a complete song out of this. She has a far better ear than me....now what to do....I wonder if i can throw some chicken pickin in this.....