STOIC

STOIC HiQ Recommended

Here's something a bit different...and I hope an enjoyable trip. This started out as midi with tracks run through my Kurzweil synth module. I knew, weirdo that I am, that I had to do a number in 24/16, even though I can't count that high. For the longest time it existed as essentially a bass solo with backing, and I enjoyed listening to it from time to time when that kind of mood struck.

But it always needed something, so I contacted ScottC on the off chance he might want to contribute. My friends, contribute he did. I can't imagine it any more without his delicious lines, tone, and feel. He confessed to be daunted in the beginning, but he relaxed into it and delivered mightily.

I'll let him comment on his own guitars and gear.

Originally Posted By: Scott C
This project was allot of fun. When Tangmo sent me the first mp3 I was quite taken with the rhythm and the infectious bass line of the song.
First couple of attempts to play along were a bit frustrating but the hook got planted in my head and I was humming it all day long. Then quicky things started to fall together.

I used two different Les Pauls to get the different tones. One has P90's in it and is very raw. I also used an SG for the slide track. I also used a Marshall amp and two Eventide H9 effects pedals..

The guitar parts were mixed in Studio One..


Scott also guided me on the mix, but since he has no remote control over my fingers, I'll take ultimate credit/blame. I suggest you listen not-too-loud.

Mixed in Reaper with basic EQ's and compressors, and a master in Ozone.

I hope you are also capable of that kind of mood and can dig this as much as we ultimately did

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Stoic

Key=Am (Maybe?) , Tempo 50, Length (m:s)=4:18
4 bar intro, 37 bar chorus, from bar 5 to bar 41. Repeat x2 choruses

Style is 2416VISH.STY (24/16 Vishnu - Fusion - About Ti)
Style
MIDI Instruments are : Fretless Elec. Bass (36), Electric Piano 2 (6), Clean Electric Guit (28), Pad-Poly Synth (91),

RealDrums will be substituted :2416Fusion: a: 2416Fusionb: 2416Fusion

Scott on lead guitars and slide

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EDIT: Soundcloud has never squashed an .mp3 as much as they did this one. I was very disappointed after finally listening to it myself, so the .wav file has been uploaded. If you have the bandwidth, I'd suggest the HiQ version.

Last edited by Tangmo; 04/24/20 02:02 PM.
BIAB 2021 Audiophile. Windows 10 64bit. Songwriter, lyricist, composer(?) loving all styles. Some pre-BIAB music from Farfetched Tangmo Band's first CD. https://alonetone.com/tangmo/playlists/close-to-the-ground