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Title: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: David Houck on December 22, 2019, 01:44:49 PM

I got sidetracked by other activities and haven't been practicing as I would like, but this week I've been trying to get practice time back on the daily schedule.  Today I was working further on a tone I've been developing recently, and decided to make a recording to listen to on the stereo.  It sounds promising, and though my playing was a bit sloppy in several places, I thought I would share it with you.  The reverb might be a bit too big, and I should probably try rolling off the high end on the reverb as well.  The tune itself is just an improvisation on a chord pattern I like to practice with, and the recording ended up a bit short; probably should have added another verse.


https://soundcloud.com/dave-houck/improvisation-12-22-19/s-GxsuH (https://soundcloud.com/dave-houck/improvisation-12-22-19/s-GxsuH)

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: growlypants on December 22, 2019, 05:24:42 PM

Very nice, Mr. Houck!!  Happy Holidays, as well.

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: rv_bass on December 22, 2019, 07:04:56 PM

Very nice, David!   It sounds a touch crisp to me (just my initial impression). Rolling back the highs a touch might smoothen out and warm up the sound a little bit.  I like the reverb level, gives it ambiance and depth.  Beautiful tune, thanks for sharing! And happy holidays to you and Sir Growlypants! :)

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: bigredbass on December 22, 2019, 07:24:27 PM

I could never see using a 6-string bass for myself, I was afraid I'd try to learn things like this and forget about playing in my usual fashion.  Very nice Dave.  It's amazing how 'acoustic' Alembics can sound, being put to good use here.

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: ryan_p on December 22, 2019, 07:40:44 PM

Sounds lovely, David.

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: David Houck on December 22, 2019, 07:54:27 PM

Thanks everyone!  I've since adjusted the reverb to take some high end off (which will reduce the "crispness" a bit) and reduced the room size just a bit as well, but left it at the same level.

And yes, the wide frequency range and clarity of an Alembic makes all kinds of interesting things possible.

Happy holidays everyone!

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: lbpesq on December 23, 2019, 01:02:33 AM

Very nice.  A sweet atmospheric quality with classical influence.   Great tone!

Bill, tgo

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 23, 2019, 03:24:47 AM

Sounds so great in the office this morning Dave... I want to stop what I'm doing and play.  :)

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: mario_farufyno on December 24, 2019, 08:26:05 AM

Oh thanks, perfect gift. Just what I was looking for.

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: David Houck on December 24, 2019, 09:22:37 AM

Thanks everyone!

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: goran on December 25, 2019, 02:37:50 AM

That's beautiful David.

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: David Houck on December 25, 2019, 06:58:24 AM

Thank you Goran!

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: StefanieJones on December 25, 2019, 10:05:53 AM

I love it! It sounds orchestral to me and it's so relaxing to listen to.  Great work!

Title: Re: David Houck's Project - back to working on my playing
Post by: David Houck on December 25, 2019, 10:58:51 AM

Thank you Stefanie!