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Posted By: Al-David Wicked Strings - 07/21/18 09:41 PM
Wicked Strings

A short (2:11) Pop-Rock guitar instrumental. As always, Brent Mason rocks! Hope you enjoy it.

File: Wicked Strings.SGU
Key=C#m, Tempo 117, Length (m:s)=2:11

Style is _BURBANK.STY (Burbank Simple Solo Hard Rock)

RealTracks in song: 1417:Bass, Electric, RootsRock Ev 100
RealTracks in style: 2689:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockBrentSimple Ev 120 (Simple)
RealTracks in style: 999:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLAFuzzyA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 996:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLACrispA-B Ev 120
RealDrums in Song: RockHardLA^3-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Bell Ride

Posted By: PeterF Re: Wicked Strings - 07/22/18 01:28 AM
Alan

Sounds good. Nice progression and mix. Agree it has a soundtrack feel.
Again well done getting the best out of your studio guitarist.

Peter
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/22/18 01:41 AM
Originally Posted By: PeterF
Alan

Sounds good. Nice progression and mix. Agree it has a soundtrack feel.
Again well done getting the best out of your studio guitarist.

Peter


Hi Peter,

Thank you very much! I don't do a very much lead guitar these days as my Focal Dystonia (makes my fingers curl inward and then get very stiff) is advancing at a rapid pace. However, I plan to do a video sometime between August and the end of the year with me playing "live" - live, as in my residence.

Thanks again. Glad it sounded good to you!

Alan
Posted By: Noel96 Re: Wicked Strings - 07/22/18 05:12 AM
Hi Alan,

I like this. It sounds like the background music for an action or driving scene from one of those cop shows from the 70s... 'Starsky and Hutch' was the first that came to mind.

Best wishes to both you and Di smile
Noel
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Wicked Strings - 07/22/18 09:16 AM
Good one, Alan.

BIAB does this style so well. Solid Pop/Rock.

Good mix.

fj
Posted By: Tano Music Re: Wicked Strings - 07/22/18 09:43 AM
Enjoyed the arrangement and the selection real tracks to put this together. I liked the interesting progression, especially like the way you inserted the stop towards the end so that the guitar solo. Thanks for sharing!!
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: Wicked Strings - 07/22/18 11:23 AM
Nice, Alan! I like the changes you used. I especially like what you did at 1:45, very cool.

I saw your reply to Peter, looking forward to the video!
Posted By: David Snyder Re: Wicked Strings - 07/22/18 01:56 PM

Really good use of those reals tracks Alan. I enjoyed this.
Posted By: beatmaster Re: Wicked Strings - 07/22/18 03:56 PM
Brilliant it does sound like the old cop shop programmes we had back then, Although in some ways it seems relevant to present time in its own way.


There is something, but I just cant put my finger on it at the Moment.
Posted By: Ember - PG Music Re: Wicked Strings - 07/22/18 07:09 PM
This was a really amazing song! I can't even begin to explain how much I loved your use of RealTracks here. Awesome job.
Posted By: Scott C Re: Wicked Strings - 07/22/18 10:10 PM
This is so good Alan. Tone and phrasing were just excellent. Guitar was just screaming. My kind of tune. Well done
Posted By: cubanpete Re: Wicked Strings - 07/22/18 10:28 PM
Very wicked indeed! Loved it. Very well done as usual.

Mike B.
Posted By: Deryk - PG Music Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:40 AM
What a jam! As others mentioned, you nailed the usage of these RealTracks. The tune sounds larger than life, and has an epic sort of feel to it as well. Very reminiscent of the rock tunes you'd hear in the mid 70's.

Great work on this one, and thanks for sharing smile
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:50 AM
Nice way to showcase your creativity and the power of BiaB!

Enjoyed it...

J&B
Posted By: cliftond Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:54 AM
You guys did a great job on this one, Sounds great, will work for many genres. Cliff
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 07:55 PM
Definitely WICKED!! Brent is amazing!! Nice job on this Alan! Great mix! Take care. Greg
Posted By: dcuny Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:20 PM
I enjoyed the extended solo!
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:33 PM
Originally Posted By: Noel96
Hi Alan,

I like this. It sounds like the background music for an action or driving scene from one of those cop shows from the 70s... 'Starsky and Hutch' was the first that came to mind.

Best wishes to both you and Di smile
Noel


Noel,

Thank you so very much! You are always so kind with your comments and encouragement. It meanbs a lot - seriously! Wishing you well.

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:34 PM
Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Good one, Alan.

BIAB does this style so well. Solid Pop/Rock.

Good mix.

fj


Thanks, Floyd. BIAB gets most of the credit - just plugged in a few chords and instruments. Brent and the band took it from there. Appreciate the nice words!

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:35 PM
Originally Posted By: Tano Music
Enjoyed the arrangement and the selection real tracks to put this together. I liked the interesting progression, especially like the way you inserted the stop towards the end so that the guitar solo. Thanks for sharing!!


Tano,

Many thanks for the really nice words. As I told Floyd, BIAB deserves a lot more credit than I do. Appreciate your visit and comments.

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:37 PM
Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Nice, Alan! I like the changes you used. I especially like what you did at 1:45, very cool.

I saw your reply to Peter, looking forward to the video!


Dave,

I always appreciate what you have to say. You make this old heart feel good!!!

Not sure exactly when I'll get to the video - sometime before the holidays, though. Thanks again!

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:39 PM
Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Really good use of those reals tracks Alan. I enjoyed this.


Thank you so much, David. I play around with the various tracks - a lot! Sometimes I run across an interesting track/style I can mess with. Glad this all works for you. Always appreciate your comments and input.

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:40 PM
Originally Posted By: beatmaster
Brilliant it does sound like the old cop shop programmes we had back then, Although in some ways it seems relevant to present time in its own way.


There is something, but I just cant put my finger on it at the Moment.



Hello Beatmaster,

Many thanks for the comments. You put a smile on my face. Your input is appreciated very much.

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:42 PM
Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music
This was a really amazing song! I can't even begin to explain how much I loved your use of RealTracks here. Awesome job.


Ember,

You are much too kind, as always! I really appreciate all that. And BIAB has given me so many toys to play with I just can't leave the playroom. Thank you for your everkind comments and PG Music for the fabulous tools to make our music. Best to you & the entire PG Music staff.

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:44 PM
Originally Posted By: Scott C
This is so good Alan. Tone and phrasing were just excellent. Guitar was just screaming. My kind of tune. Well done


Thank you, Scott. I always look forward to your comments as you are one of the very best musicians on the forum. I am humbled by your words. Best to you.

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:45 PM
Originally Posted By: cubanpete
Very wicked indeed! Loved it. Very well done as usual.

Mike B.


Mike,

Love those wicked words! Many thanks, my friend.

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:46 PM
Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
What a jam! As others mentioned, you nailed the usage of these RealTracks. The tune sounds larger than life, and has an epic sort of feel to it as well. Very reminiscent of the rock tunes you'd hear in the mid 70's.

Great work on this one, and thanks for sharing smile


Deryk,

Really cool comments that I appreciate so much. I particularly enjoyed your "epic feel" comment. Mnay smile coming from me! Thanks so much.

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:48 PM
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Nice way to showcase your creativity and the power of BiaB!

Enjoyed it...

J&B


Hey Guys!

Thank you so much. Perhaps I do have a certain amount of creativity. My BIAB brings it to life. What a band - they can play anything! Thanks so much!

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:49 PM
Originally Posted By: cliftond
You guys did a great job on this one, Sounds great, will work for many genres. Cliff


Hello Cliff,

You are much too kind. But I certainly appreciate the words. Many thanks!

Alan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:51 PM
Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Definitely WICKED!! Brent is amazing!! Nice job on this Alan! Great mix! Take care. Greg


Hi Greg,

Thanks so many times over, my friend. As I've mentioned in previous replies - BIAB is the real jewel here. I just plug in a few things and hit "generate". What happens after that is PG Music magic! I sincerely appreciate the kind comments. Best to you!

ALan
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/23/18 11:51 PM
Originally Posted By: dcuny
I enjoyed the extended solo!


HI David,

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for letting me know! Wishing you the very best.

Alan
Posted By: animarorecords Re: Wicked Strings - 07/30/18 02:22 AM
Hello, Alan

Very unique chord progression!
It is really thrilling that I cannot predict where the guitar solo is going.
Brent Mason is wonderful.
I agree with Noel.
It sounds like the background music for an action or driving scene from one of those cop shows from the 70s...
I would like to listen to your guitar solo version too.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi
Posted By: Al-David Re: Wicked Strings - 07/30/18 10:54 PM
Originally Posted By: animarorecords
Hello, Alan

Very unique chord progression!
It is really thrilling that I cannot predict where the guitar solo is going.
Brent Mason is wonderful.
I agree with Noel.
It sounds like the background music for an action or driving scene from one of those cop shows from the 70s...
I would like to listen to your guitar solo version too.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi


Thank you, Shigeki! I appreciate all those noice words. Glad you found it thrilling! That's a very nice compliment. Best to you,

Alan
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