Here's a song I posted a couple of years ago.

The original is pretty long at 5:30 so I decided to see if I could trim out the 1:30 guitar solo to make it a more reasonable length. It took me awhile but I think I was able to get the trim to seem relatively smooth, I also made a few adjustments to the mix.

The only RT's are drums & bass, with me on all the guitar parts.

The lyrics are a bit suggestive, but really meant as a giggle... So don't take 'em too serious!

All comments welcome. Especially regarding the success of my trim job.

Greg

http://achordmusic.mymusicstream.com/track/rub-it-trimmed

Greg,

Nice production. I've been doing some rock-style productions lately and I think they are quite difficult to get right. If you had not mentioned that you were "splicing" this somehow, it would never occur to me - it's seamless.

Seems like the perfect length for the song. Well done.

floyd

Hi, Greg !

You really got it rockin´man !
I did not hear your original
version but I could not hear any
trimming at all !


Cheers
Dani

Hi Greg,

I remember the original for this. My gosh!!!! The backing is brilliant now and the mix is incredibly creative!

For what it's worth, you've impressed me!

All the best,
Noel

A great production Greg. Since I have been doing the music production course I am really listening to the mix and what instrument is telling what story at any point. Your mix illustrates this well.

Hi Greg,

I like your guitar work.
Thanks for sharing.

Guenter

I bet you're a fan of ZZTop, aintcha? (me too)

Sounds good to me! I like the voice doubling as a special touch...
the guitar is perfect for the song, and the fact that you played all the parts gave you the liberty to create a cohesive theme throughout the song (and you did!)

The guitar harmonies at the end have a synthy sound... was that done with some kind of harmonizing pedal? (if so, which one?) Or by recording both parts separately? (usually when both parts are played separately they aren't close enough to get that pad effect)

Well I'm too late for a couple of comments as they been used but......

Seamless is for sure the description of the splicing.

ZZ Top is a fav of mine and, yep, heard some here and similarities to their early 80's production.

Very cool!!

Thanks everybody for the comments. That makes me feel good about the splice.

Pat- I recorded all those harmony parts at the end separtely... I think there's three parts that I kept moving up. I also like how the harmony part on the signature lick sounds that last time before the very end.

Anyway, thank you all again!

Greg

Greg,

I also remember when you originally posted this. Really nice repost. As has been stated, very nice guitar work/sound. I grew up in Houston in the 60's/70's, so ZZ Top is high on my list (and even Moving Sidewalks before them)! And I can also hear a little of their influence here.

Thanks for reposting this one!

Steve

Greg,

This is such a cheeky fun rocking song. I like this shorter version and the splice was seamless.

Personally I prefer a heavier bass sound on a raucous rocker but it's fine just as it is.

I remember this one as well, you did an excellent job of trimming, thanks for sharing the new version.

Steve & Robert - Thanks for taking the time to re-listen.

Josie - I actually did a bass boost... Probably could have done a little more.

Thanks again everyone,

Greg

Late to the party but I’m really glad I came.

I agree with everything that has been said thus far. This also reminds me of ZZ Top.

Your mix sounds very professional.

I am really impressed with your guitar skills. They are top notch for this genre.

I hope you do more like this!

Hey Mario,

I been kinda busy and didn't realize you had commented.

Thank you for the kind words, I'll take a ZZ Top comparison any day!

I would like to do more in this genre... I have some idea's that are simmering, hopefully I can get them to boil over!

Thanks again,

Greg