ElectricLimnology
Joined: Nov 20, 2017
Posts: 113
Southeast MIchigan
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Posted on Aug 29 2020 08:25 PM
Hi everyone. Thanks to COVID-19 I was in a position to finally record my own reverb guitar instrumental album. The band is called Diesel Marine but I played every note. The album, called “Staycation”, is an eleven track journey through completely original surf and beyond. There is something for everyone ranging from trad sounding songs to deconstructed aquatic mood pieces. Please check it out. It’s not the same ol’ thing.
Staycation by Diesel Marine
— The Vicissitones
Diesel Marine
The Rasputones
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Redfeather
Joined: Jul 30, 2016
Posts: 896
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Posted on Aug 30 2020 01:12 PM
This is very nicely crafted, soothing music. Impressively done, especially since it's all you. This is a dreamy imaginary summer! I could see this being used as a soundtrack. Thanks for sharing.
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WoodyJ
Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1547
Bethlehem, GA
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Posted on Aug 31 2020 09:27 AM
I enjoyed it very much as well, a welcome change of pace beautifully done!
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DangerDeathRay3
Joined: Sep 24, 2019
Posts: 40
Hamilton, Ontario
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Posted on Aug 31 2020 10:24 AM
Congrats! Great release.
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ElectricLimnology
Joined: Nov 20, 2017
Posts: 113
Southeast MIchigan
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Posted on Aug 31 2020 12:52 PM
Thanks everyone for listening. Most of the music on there was written this year but one of the tracks has been kicking around since the summer of 2000 It took me a long time to get to point where I had the time and resources to do this. As well I could never quite get a band to do it this way without turning into a dictator and bumming everyone out.
For those interested, vast majority of the electric guitar sounds are a Gretsch Electromatic G5622 with the Super HiLotrons through a Surfy Bear kit reverb into a Quilter 101 Minihead (the old one with the unusual EQ) and 90 watt 112 Mesa cab. Occasionally I used a 90s MIM Stratocaster that has been upgraded. Nothing vintage or fancy.
The solo acoustic guitar on the first track "Secret Beaches" is a 1969 Guild D40 in player condition that my father recently handed down to me. The boxier, buzzy sounding acoustic on some of the other tracks is a Harmony H165 from the early 1960s.
My drums are modest but tuned. Cymbals are more expensive, different brands, old and dirty. The ride is 21" Sweet Ride and although I don't play them much on this record my HiHats are 25ish year old Paiste 2002s. The best hats I've ever heard. For those in the market, I really believe in those hats, particularly for recording.
— The Vicissitones
Diesel Marine
The Rasputones
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