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#574409 01/06/20 06:20 AM
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Howdy,
New here, just got BIB as a Xmas gift and used it to create drums & bass on my new song.
I write and perform my original songs using Studio One.
here's my latest song.
https://soundcloud.com/captainmoto/you-got-your-way

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Good song, I like your vocal. Nice playing too, great tone! Your phrasing reminds me of Peter Green a little

Welcome to the forum, looking forward to hearing more from you!

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Thanks Dave,
Looks like you got some good stuff going with Blue Attitude.

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Great guitar sound with that latin beat - very beguiling. The whole track is very easy on the ears - just sort of glides along and carries you with it.


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Thanks EDZ,
I appreciate your kind comments.

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A little like Santana guitar wise. Vocal is nice, lyrics a little repetitive but okay. Nice job overall. That's all I got to say. ; )


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Captain,

A good track. Good use of BIAB. Welcome to the fun.

A nice easy flow to the playing. Good mix.

The whole thing was like Tom-Waits-Leon-Redbone teamed up with Santana as a backup band. Cool... Enjoyed it.

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Hi Captain,

When listening to your song and especially that Latin-touch I got the same feeling as what Tunemonger wrote; it felt a bit like Samba Pati from Santana (except for the singing). I got the feeling before reading the posts on your song. Funny!
So that's a nice start in this forum!
About your singing I like that heavy sound, but on some occasions you did that a bit too much. I would say, don't do the 'overdrive' and stay like that, if you know what I mean.

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Nice work - loved the Latin touch, it really helped give it more character. Super smooth as well, and decently catchy.

Thanks for sharing!


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Thanks for the comments,
Your observations are right on.
My inspiration on that was John Lee Hooker/Santana "Chill Out".
Very minimal on the lyrics.

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Thanks,
I've been writing/recording my own songs for a few years now, since I retired.
I know I'm not a great singer but, I do have a few voices I use and the Waits/Redbone tone comes out every now and then.

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Thanks Hans,
Good feedback.
That voice I used on that is rather harsh but, it was the mood I wanted.
No O/D on the vocal just me over-driving my vocal chords smile

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Thanks,
"decently catchy"....I like that.

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Is that double tracked lead guitar or delay/reverb panned?
Very Santana feeling due to the rhythms but, as mentioned, a chunk of Peter Green in the licks n tone.
Nice.


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Cool tune!! I hear a little Santana in your style!! (always a good thing!!). And I really like your vocal style......voice has a really authentic feel for the blues!! Enjoyed!! Take care. Greg

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I hope you're happy now with your BIAB gift!

You made your guitar sing. Nice feel and production.

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Thanks for giving that a listen rayc,

Rhythm is an acoustic guitar double tracked.

Lead guitar effects...I blended the direct out from my amp with an sm57 on the the amp.
I panned those L/R, I usually have the delay pedal on and added some extra reverb.
Never thought of my licks as Peter Green like but I do know, I'm not as close as I'd like to be on the Santana licks.

Used BIAB for drums & bass.

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Thanks Greg.
I hope to be learning more about BIAB.
Nice to be here.

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Ha, good one Ezekiel,
Thank for the comment.

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A nice one Captain Moto...
I'm happy to see another great guitarist added to the User Showcase Forum...
And one with such a unique sounding voice...
I certainly enjoyed listening to your song...

Welcome to the forum...
I hope I hear more from you!


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