SpitfireMkI
Joined: Jul 28, 2010
Posts: 30
Silver Spring, MD
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Posted on Jun 14 2012 09:06 AM
I posted this clip of me playing "Pacifica" in another thread but I'm throwing it out here to get some feedback. Without having any other surf musicians to play with and my wife being slightly biased I have no real idea how I'm doing. I've been playing for three years now and songs are starting to come easier and more natural. My instructor never really said I was doing good or bad...I suppose if I suck he's thinking I'll quit and that's money lost. If I'm doing good then he keeps my head in check...who knows....please let me know what you think....good and bad it will all help. And yeah the recording sucks but its the only way I can record myself right now.
Thanks !
Mike
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Jun 14 2012 09:13 AM
You're fine! It's a nuanced song and you don't go too overboard or too understated.
Write some original songs!
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SpitfireMkI
Joined: Jul 28, 2010
Posts: 30
Silver Spring, MD
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Posted on Jun 14 2012 09:20 AM
Thanks ! Ultimate goal is original stuff....want to get into Bass VI and Baritones....I have a Hellcat VI right now but its an animal to play at least compared to a regular bass. I'm not proficient with a pick just yet but its coming along.
Last edited: Jun 14, 2012 09:21:14
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tahitijack
Joined: Nov 03, 2006
Posts: 693
San Clemente, CA
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Posted on Jun 14 2012 04:35 PM
Mike,
Pacifica is one of my favorite songs. You did a great job, nice work. If I lived in your area it would enjoy playing rhythm behind you. Keep working you're are on the right path.....
— Happy Sunsets!
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SpitfireMkI
Joined: Jul 28, 2010
Posts: 30
Silver Spring, MD
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Posted on Jun 14 2012 07:33 PM
Thanks you made a difficult day so much better
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tubeswell
Joined: Sep 24, 2011
Posts: 1424
Wellington, NZ
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Posted on Jun 17 2012 02:18 PM
Nice playing. And the recording is mixed about right for .mp3 listening. You should hook up with a band.
— He who dies with the most tubes... wins
Surf Daddies
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SpitfireMkI
Joined: Jul 28, 2010
Posts: 30
Silver Spring, MD
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Posted on Jun 19 2012 02:11 PM
tubes...Thanks for the vote of confidence....believe it or not its just a Tascam bass trainer played through my Ampeg BA115T with the bass/low freq cut on the Tascam...my Fender Amer Std P-Bass (with '62 pup) then recorded with a Sony DSC-5 Camera in video mode. It at least allows you to hear me play 
I appreciate all the good words ! Head down and fingers plucking !
Last edited: Jun 19, 2012 14:28:07
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