I am a long time bass player who switched to
guitar about a year and ten months ago. I started a surf band in March. We just recorded a demo and this the first track. Let me know what you think!
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Joined: Feb 22, 2019 Posts: 190 |
I am a long time bass player who switched to |
Joined: May 09, 2008 Posts: 1332 Isle of Kent, MD |
Pretty good sound over all. May want to research and rethink chords played at 45 seconds and 1:55. Break should be A7, D7, THEN G (G7) and then E. not sure what you guys are playing, but it's the wrong chords and notes. Fix that and you're good to go. —Surfcat NEW - MARCH OF THE DEAD SURFERS - HALLOWEEN MIX!!!! - Agent Octopus GHOST OF TOM RETURNS - Halloween Single |
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ok thanks, I will look into it. |
Joined: Jun 29, 2018 Posts: 737 |
The guitar sound is great, but to me the drums sound kind of sterile and lifeless - maybe they could use some reverb on the snare and some EQ tweaking. |
Joined: Jul 27, 2006 Posts: 1284 Berlinesia, Germanifornia |
You want to know what we think here? Hm... I could not listening complete, sorry. This song above: Bad timing, wrong playing, wrong feeling in the melody.. This is what I think. No, serious, I guess, you don´t hear your mistakes. My suggestion (I told you before, but you don´t want to hear and learn.) is: Practice every day with metronome!!! Twang cheers! Ralf Kilauea |
Joined: Jul 27, 2006 Posts: 1284 Berlinesia, Germanifornia |
When I started guitar playing I was on a same level. Twang cheers! Ralf Kilauea |
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Eh. Gee thanks Last edited: Nov 13, 2020 13:32:51 |
Joined: May 09, 2008 Posts: 1332 Isle of Kent, MD |
Sonic, So first, the lead work, although not completely note for note to the original composition, is pretty close, and close enough to the beat. Your goal in surf is to FEEL the music, not play it perfect and regurgitate it note for note like the original. Otherwise, you are a technician and should play in a cover band. Playing behind, ahead or on the beat of a guitar line to fit a song is a matter of taste and your own personal style. I play behind the beat constantly on the mid/slow tempo songs: it creates feel. A robot can play on the beat and bend every note to perfection. Surf Rider is definitely one song that behind the beat can give some feel to the song. So you need to decide on your style of playing, your tone for playing and your band's vision. You may decide to play with lots of reverb and crunch which typically hides fingering and attack mistakes. It's your decision. So this is definitely a good first effort. I really like how the bass line created a unique take on the song and you will get better with practice and time. BUT if you want to get really good, a seasoned teacher is the way to go. If you decide that this is your life's passion and you want to hang your hat next to Ralf's, then invest in a teacher, spend a good portion of your life practicing and don't separate from the herd. STAY POSITIVE, TEST NEGATIVE, WEAR A MASK! —Surfcat NEW - MARCH OF THE DEAD SURFERS - HALLOWEEN MIX!!!! - Agent Octopus GHOST OF TOM RETURNS - Halloween Single Last edited: Nov 14, 2020 21:01:10 |
Joined: Jul 27, 2006 Posts: 1284 Berlinesia, Germanifornia |
ArtS wrote:
Hi Art, HE asked what we think about. I answered. Anyway, you are right of course, surf music is a kind of feeling the music I am also way beyond playing correct in time everywhere. I am still learning and practicing. Twang cheers! Ralf Kilauea |
Joined: May 09, 2008 Posts: 1332 Isle of Kent, MD |
Ralf, Sonic, Best of luck! —Surfcat NEW - MARCH OF THE DEAD SURFERS - HALLOWEEN MIX!!!! - Agent Octopus GHOST OF TOM RETURNS - Halloween Single |
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Ralf. You are not helpful, you are a dick. ArtS. Thank you for the encouragement. |
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The art of listening is underrated. |
Joined: May 09, 2008 Posts: 1332 Isle of Kent, MD |
Whoa Sonic, let's not escalate. Everyone here has their own take. I think Ralf was just giving you tough love. Sometimes I need that too. Keep moving forward, do your best and don't be hesitant to post future demos. Feel free to PM me before you post your next demo so I don't miss it. Now I'm out to watch my Washington (fill in name here) Football Team lose again!!! —Surfcat NEW - MARCH OF THE DEAD SURFERS - HALLOWEEN MIX!!!! - Agent Octopus GHOST OF TOM RETURNS - Halloween Single |
Joined: Jul 27, 2006 Posts: 1284 Berlinesia, Germanifornia |
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Hey Sonic Blue, Lorne |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19262 Des Moines, Iowa, USA |
Please no personal attacks and name calling. There are lots of FB surf groups you can do that on if you like. Thanks! —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Joined: Jul 27, 2006 Posts: 1284 Berlinesia, Germanifornia |
Brian wrote:
Yes. Would be good to delete this thread complete best.. my opinion. —Twang cheers! Ralf Kilauea |
Joined: Apr 13, 2018 Posts: 1373 New Orleans |
I don’t think this should be deleted at all. People should realize who they are asking when they upload. You are not playing a demo for your friends, this is a semi-professional community of aficionados. Take a listen to some of the downloads, they are very slick. Why do you think I never upload anything and ask what people think? Only after hearing other peoples songs on this site did I really realize how unprofessional my playing was. I think Ralf’s style is a bit offputting, but remember he is not American. You are playing this music to the entire world, and everyone has different standards of communication. If you think he is being a dick because he had criticisms of your music, as well as evidence to back those opinions up, you are not ready to upload anything. Thicken your skin and thicken your calluses, and then please come back. —Daniel Deathtide |
Joined: Feb 22, 2019 Posts: 190 |
Don’t gaslight me. There are ways of being constructive and there are ways of saying things that come from a place of negativity. It is what it is. |