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Connecting => Community => Gigs => Topic started by: David Houck on September 26, 2016, 03:40:26 PM
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It's been quite a while since I've recorded anything. There was a period where other events in life had my attention; and then there was a period of just practicing how to play; and then a period of focus on tone; and then finally turning back to recording.
This is a piece that I've previously shared with you; however, this time it's a bit of a different approach. It's heavy on effects; and it is a challenge learning how to play in such a way as to not let artifacts of the effects get in the way, on top of the fact that the piece is challenging enough for me to play anyway.
I worked last night and again today on this, and this take is the best one so far; but there is still much work to get this where it should be. But I wanted to go ahead and share it with you since it's a reasonably decent take. There is too much low mid in the chords; and there are a number of imprecise fingering sounds. This is also the first time I've really used volume swells with a pedal; so while it's second nature to many of you, it's a learning experience for me.
This is a private upload for you and a few friends outside of our community.
https://soundcloud.com/dave-houck/from-beethovens-5th-piano-concerto-2nd-movement/s-u3GRI
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Dave:
VERY tasty! I never would have guessed this was done on a bass. If you're taking requests, how about Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, Second Movement - one of my all time favorites.
Bill, tgo
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Very nice! Though I don't think I've ever heard anything you have posted that wasn't "very nice" and tastefully done.
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Thanks; I'm glad you guys thought it came out okay.
Bill; the 7th symphony is one of my favorites, but I haven't listened to it in quite a while; thanks for reminding me of it.
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I get "This track is private", Dave; how do I access the wonderment?
Peter
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Fascinating... the combination of sound effects evokes the image of an underwater pipe organ. There should be whales and porpoises swimming around in the music video. ;)
Nice job Dave.
I was able to access on my mobile Coz, but not my office confuser. They frown on that stuff down the hall anyway.
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Very nice Dave!
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Peter; just clicking on the link should work. I think making it private means that it can't be played by someone who goes to my soundcloud page. The direct link posted above is required. If it's not working, try a different browser.
Greg; I think some of that "underwater"-ness is that I have too much low-mid, which I think is partly my chord voicing and partly my tone settings. Part of the learning process; I'll have to work on that. Plus some of those mis-fingerings, and still learning to use the volume pedal, are setting off delay artifacts, which I guess adds a sonar element to the underwater impression.
Thanks for the complements everyone.
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Hi Dave, :)
Very nicely executed and creative! I enjoyed listening and thank you very much for sharing! :)
Best Regards,
Kimberly :)
PS. Long time no see. Good to see you Dave. :)
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Thank you Kimberly; good to see you again too. :)
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Kimberly :) another Hi...how are ya?
all my best :)
(and thanks for the music Dave)
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I will join the chorus...very nice Dave! Did you manipulate the volume manually with a pedal or was it a preset setting?
Rob
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Rob; it's an expression pedal controlling a volume setting.in the effects. I programmed it to be a curve rather than linear, which makes it a bit easier to control. So yes; I'm manipulating a pedal manually.
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Kimberlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!
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Loved it, Dave, such inspiring song!
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Thanks everyone.
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Dave - copied & pasted the link to another browser & am grooving on it right now; very nice.
Kimberly - Hey, good to see you, girl!! You (and your smilies) have been missed! ;D
Peter
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Very nice Dave.
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Thanks guys.
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A few nights ago I sat down to practice, not intending to work on songs, just chord movement and improvisation; but this song just wrote itself. I decided I should go ahead and record it so that I wouldn't forget it (something that tends to happen a lot). After practicing it a bit, and a few attempts at recording, I got something that I thought was worth sharing with you. Like everything else I've shared, it's rough; but I think you'll get the intention.
I still can't play any of my songs well enough to put on a CD; but if not in this lifetime, maybe the next.
As usual, the song is private; here's the link: The Call (https://soundcloud.com/dave-houck/the-call/s-5ZQii)
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Wow, very nice, Dave! If you know a drummer you should have them add a drum track, and maybe some nice slide guitar fills to accompany the melody. At least that's what ran through my head while listening. The clarity of your bass is nice too. Cool stuff!
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Very nice. Simple is best!
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PRETTY darned nice!!
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Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
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Very nice Dave. ;) I couldn't really appreciate it while on mobile over the weekend, but it really comes through listening on some proper speakers in the office this morning.
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Thanks Greg.
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Today I made it through to the end of a tune while the record button was engaged (that doesn't happen often). I've listened to it a few times, and decided that it was worth sharing with you all. This is a tune that I shared a couple years ago; but the tone and effects have changed.
As usual, I've kept it private. You can hear it here (https://soundcloud.com/dave-houck/invitation-v2/s-BHJ6v).
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Beautifull, Dave!
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Yea - very, very nice. I listened to it once, but I definitely will listen several times more!
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Thanks!