As for me, this is good because unexpected. I though suspect you are far from the music background and even farther from the singer (whose existence is nullified by the harp). But it stays on course, I think.
I'm thinking maybe Ted would not do this in a live situation. Perhaps the whole point is to know how to play both melody and rhythm over a given number. I think he does a great job of it.
I think you CAN play while the singer is singing. You just need to weave in and out to compliment the singer. Volume would be a major choice though, as this level is surely in direct competition with the singer. This would work fine in the background, sometimes popping in and out, just not blaring at the same level as the singer while he is singing.
Here is another version of the same backing track; learning how to play behind a vocalist is something I am working on. I have a substantial hearing loss in both ears and it is, at times, difficult for to pick up on the musical cues and spaces of when and when not to play. I did this one this morning, and it seems to me to be an improvement on the last take. I appreciate the comments and welcome any all remarks, criticisms, and suggestions.
---------- Ted Burke http://youtube.com/watch?v=-VPUDjK-ibQ&feature=relmfu ted-burke.com tburke4@san.rr.co,
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