Jam Sessions - Backing Track Solo #1

[Justaguyin_nc]

I've seen this on a few other forums and it is interesting to see what people come up with on the same Backing tracks...I asked in Suggestions if it would be an Idea for these Forums.. Robert seems to like the idea.. So here is the first backing track to solo over with more to come... Everyone with recording equipment (A mic/line-in and a sound card qualifies you) from beginner to pro is welcomed to download this track and upload whatever you come up with. It's kinda strange how everyone will have something different ... this is not a contest... it's an improv... no time limit.. just enjoy it... This Jam session does not close.. Upload your track tonite or a year from tonite...

First Backing Track.. Simple.. 2 minutes.. Cm-Fm-Gm-Cm.mp3

oops..Upload error.. hmmm.. lol already exceeded my limit... Ok fixed that.. Just deleted an older clip I had on here someplace...
(Umm you might hit a limited size error in upload, in which case talk with Robert Renman)
:R

 

[SuperSwede]

Have you recorded something over this backing track?
Would be nice to hear

 

[Justaguyin_nc]

Me personally..not yet.. but..you go for it swede... thats the idea...

 

[SuperSwede]

Well I might just do that when I get some time...
Upload your recordings as well.

 

[SuperSwede]

I want to support your idea so here it comes

It was really a strange backing track JustaGuy, but rather cool (even if I am not into that style of music at all

I actually recorded two solo tracks (one with my strange AC.sim) I hope that is not considered cheating , ho ho.
Sounds really crappy, but what the hell :R

 

[Guitar-Chris]

I actually recorded two solo tracks (one with my strange AC.sim) I hope that is not considered cheating , ho ho.
Sounds really crappy, but what the hell :R

Very nice tone, very smooth an well played.

Can you give us some Information about the equippement you played?

 

[SuperSwede]

My Squier Tele > Apple Garageband with Guitar Rig 2 (Native Instruments).

 

[Justaguyin_nc]

Nice Swede... Yeah, I know it was kinda strange.. if thats not your style... but it moves ya.. .. and I am sure there will be more to come in a variety of styles.. Nice sounds out of that squier and guitar rig 2! ... thanks for joining in.. Im in the middle of re-doing a computer so will be a bit for me..hopefully more (Robert...tone.. tim. Chris... Nel... etc etc) will be adding some soon..

 

[SuperSwede]

Yeah come on guys and post

 

[Guitar-Chris]

Yeah come on guys and post

At first, we have to record something, then we will be able to post.

But you set the level high perhaps I find the time in the next days...

 

[SuperSwede]

Well its no competition and as JustaGuy said : Post today or a year from today
It is really fun to hear other people play, especially since it was a long time since I had the time to play with a band.

 

[Matt]

hey guys. ive recorded something, but my pc wont let me upload it- its spends ages uploading and then comes up with a DNS error page. any ideas on what to do? i could e-mail it to someone and see if they can. im just looking for feedback on a cheesy solo

regards

Matt

 

[SuperSwede]

I have no idea what is causing your dns problem, but you can always try to turn off the firewall, that usually helps.
Try a different browser as well, especially if you are on MSIE which can behave quite strange sometimes.

 

[Matt]

no such luck. so i'll either have to e-mail it to someone, or try another browser as you suggested.

cheers for the help

Matt

 

[Tim]

Sounds really crappy, but what the hell :R

Super Swede – That was awesome. If only I could play that good. But then if I stay tuned to this forum, I believe I will some day. I love that sound you produced. It is a nice clean and clear tone. Basically something I could get very addictive to.

Ok guys, I have a special request that my benefit others who are new to the site. When recording on top of backing tracks can there also be include the steps followed to make the recordings? Sort of a narrative on the recording and how it was done.

For example: As a newbie I would like to know the scale(s) played. Were there two recordings made to achieve the sound? Type of guitar and amp used. What effects were used in the recording? What software was used? How did it get into the computer?

Basically anything a new person would need to know to learn the process to recording at home.

 

[SuperSwede]

Thanks Tim...
I will try to describe more next time I post a clip.

 

[Tim]

Swede,

My wife loves the song. She could listen to that style of music all day long. When are you going to debut the song/album?

 

[SuperSwede]

haha, well that is NOT going to happen

Anyhow, Justaguyin_nc recorded the background, and I just laid down some leads to support his idea ( I really like the idea of several people recording on the same backing track, and hear how other players interpret the song).

 

[Tim]

Hey, I'm talking money. You can quit your day job. I'll be your manager.

Just joking. If figure if I watch this thread long enough, I too “may” be joining in on the fun. That’s why I was asking for all the details on how it all done.

For those who are also following along, I have the 2004 version of Band-In-A-Box. I was told that backing tracks can be created from this software. Trouble is … you need to have a Masters in English to understand the manual.

 

[SuperSwede]

I have band in a box but have never made anything useful with it either, it´s very "messy" and it certainly aint user friendly!
I plug my MK-61 midi keyboard into my sequencer and make my own "backgrounds", I find that to be best for me. And there is several good midi files on the net as well.

 

[tremoloman]

Guys, this is an AWESOME idea! I'm setting up my recording studio today, so I'll post my take on this soon. (Disclaimer: My solo may suck!)

 

[tremoloman]

I want to support your idea so here it comes

It was really a strange backing track JustaGuy, but rather cool (even if I am not into that style of music at all

I actually recorded two solo tracks (one with my strange AC.sim) I hope that is not considered cheating , ho ho.
Sounds really crappy, but what the hell :R

I think you did a great job! What kind of guitars did you use on this track? If that's your B&C Tele... I'm getting one!

 

[SuperSwede]

That is my Squier Tele (Black & Chrome), played through Native Instruments Guitar Rig 2 plugin for VST/Garageband. The tele is really nice, and only about 500USD (or that was what mine costed).

[update] I saw that you american dudes can buy the guitar for 200usd, that is quite a steal

http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemID=29384

 

[Justaguyin_nc]

I swear I didn't duck out on this.. heh... My new motherboard and CPU should be in the mail now... then I will put up a solo over this one too.. Letting you all hear the true meaning of the word Amatuer.. or the phrase "He can't play time" or tone deaf which ever may come to mind first.. heh.. Remember this is all in fun.. from Beginner to Pro.. Put it up for the farts and giggles if nothing else fellers.. Hopefully Robert will have the MP3 upload problems solved soon.. Once again good take on that swede ..

 

[SuperSwede]

Motherboards and that stuff...... you really should look at a Macintosh justaguy
Just plug and play, and great direct recording software available at first bootup.

Hmm, well enough of the Mac evangelism for a while... I just get so excited when thinking of how great it actually works ... hehe

 

[Adam]

Wow i listened to what your "latin Tango" SuperSwede, very nice.. great playing

 

[SuperSwede]

thanks adam

 

[Matt]

Well, changed browsers and now i can upload

All comments welcome on the jammy solo that follows

A bit samey I know, but I only know the minor pentatonic proficiently enough to solo with.

regards

Matt

 

[Adam]

yours was also really cool Matt, nice style!

 

[Matt]

cheers adam. welcome by the way