Billy,

Thanks. There are two intersecting issues here. Let me see if I can explain.

For one, I have been playing professionally since I was a child, as I think we discussed, and I can play the guitar all day long and record it. I have played in pro sessions, and been in countless bands. Got it. ( I have also made numerous user tracks I use from time time, which have that "chunk a chunk" rhythm I can't find elsewhere.)

BUT--since I am working with A LOT of other people now on co-writing, the purpose of which is to PITCH a song, not do a finished song, I need some way to speed up the process, or I will be sitting in front of a mic or amp from 4 in the morning until midnight.

Therefore, I am looking for some styles or grooves to take some of the load off.

SECOND, playing along with Real Tracks is a source of inspiration and makes you think of grooves you would not have thought of, which you can jam to.

BUT--so many of the "country" grooves I have found, for the purpose of COMMERCIAL country, are too niche, or "fancy." Great for an album, yes maybe, for sure, but not quite what I am looking for in demo material.

SO--the closest thing I can find is to go back to Floyd Jane's top hits, so to speak, and create styles using what he is using because I am pretty sure he rolls his own.

NEVERTHELESS, I would love to hear from other songwriters if THEY have any favorite, workmanlike styles they use for writing and pitching songs, especially in the commercial country market.

There is a particular vibe to these demos, where the guitar is aggressive, but laid back and jaunty at the same time, and has a real "attitude." Guitarists will know one I am talking about. But it does not overshadow the lyrics, so it has punch, but is not too busy.

Yes, I can do it myself, but that means I have to mic up, spend many hours, that kind of thing. OK for one song, but not for 30.

SO--if anyone has any styles or tracks that YOU USE to create a bare bones demo groove, lay it on me.

Hope this makes sense!

I am continuing to hunt, and going through Floyd's stuff right now...

smile

David Snyder
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