Skip
1 post
Jun 08, 2013
10:36 AM
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Hi all,
I am a singer/songwriter that came up as a bass player and learned a bunch of other instruments along the way. Unfortunately, the harp was not one of them! So I’ve chosen to darken your virtual door with an original song that’s in desperate need of a harp solo. This is the first song I’ve written specifically with a harp solo in mind so I’m kind of intrigued by the idea. It also has a guitar solo immediately after the harp solo but…… whaddya gonna do! Those guys are really hard to elbow out of the picture! …………. But I digress…
Anyhoo, I thought I’d check in, introduce myself and see if anyone would like to take a crack at a twelve bar solo. Here’s the link to a downloadable copy of the song. (http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=849553&songID=12357730) The mix is far from complete but it has all the major bits in it so you can get the feel for how you might work it.
The solo should start right around the 1:08 mark and finish up around the 1:30 mark. The outro solo should start right around the 3:10 mark and go to the end. Just send me a Wav file of your isolated solos (or link to a downloadable file) at "loudgasandelectric@gmail.com" and I can take it from there.
I welcome anyone to take a heartfelt whack at it but I reserve the right to use the one (with full attribution) that sounds the best to my ear. There is no immediate plan to publish at this time but it may end up on the next Loud Gas and Electric CD, for whatever that’s worth, if it makes the cut (see loudgasandelectric.com and associated links).
If there’s a manageable number of solos sent my way I’ll mix up a custom copy for each person and send a full-up AIFF file via Mediafire for your listening enjoyment.
I hope to hear from some of you.
All the best!
Skip
Last Edited by Skip on Jun 08, 2013 10:38 AM
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tookatooka
3336 posts
Jun 08, 2013
11:20 AM
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That's a great sounding track Skip, I'm sure you'll get a lot of interest in what you are doing.
I'd have a go myself if I could work out the key? :)
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Harp2swing
94 posts
Jun 08, 2013
6:30 PM
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To my ears the song is in the key of B
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Skip
2 posts
Jun 09, 2013
7:36 AM
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Ok. Didn't really think about the key of the song (bass-players don't think in keys). So here's the chord progression by section:
Intro/verses/lead break/outro
B/D x4
E/D x 2
A/D
B/D x 2
F#
D/A
Chorus
E/D/A x 2
B/D/A x2
E/D/A x 2
F#
D/A
Middle 8
G/A x 3
B
G/A x 3
B
I hope this helps.
All the best,
Skip
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fred_gomez
95 posts
Jun 09, 2013
9:29 AM
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seems to be in B i did it with a chrome. i dont have an E diatonic i blew it out. i dont have a studio either. seems fun reminds me of my old metal band. its in B but then im always wrong. i was playing in B i think. for a 30 sec raveup like that youd want sloppy yardbirds crazy diatonic crossed harp. the 30 sec outro you may want chrome in 3rd so its not as shrill maybe even jazz leaning at the very end. im out i would like to though.
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nacoran
6845 posts
Jun 09, 2013
7:35 PM
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I was playing around with it a bit last night on my E, but I wasn't happy with how I was sounding (it was late and I couldn't really let it wail without waking my neighbors and today was yard work day at my mom's. I just got home and it's too late to take another shot tonight. I'll give it another go tomorrow.
I agree with fred gomez, a wailing sound thing- I was starting and finishing on a bent wail for the first part- didn't even get to the second part. I actually had been planning to post a song on here and see if I could get a couple guys to cut heads on competing solos. It's a reimagining of the Devil Went Down to Georgia but with a twist and harps, but my band has never got a tight track recording down.
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Nate
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Skip
3 posts
Jun 10, 2013
5:45 AM
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I confess that much of what you guys are talking about is over my head.....because I don't speak Harp! ;)
The only thing I hear in my head is a big bend up at the start of the solo. Beyond that I defer to you guys to figure out what you believe fits the song.
Really interested in what you guys come up with!
Last Edited by Skip on Jun 10, 2013 5:46 AM
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dougharps
402 posts
Jun 10, 2013
8:35 AM
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Have you considered looking for a good harp player in your area and hiring them to come in and record on this track?
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Doug S.
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Milsson
69 posts
Jun 10, 2013
8:50 AM
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I'm thinking cluch: http://youtu.be/kx6FV2qR2TY
Contact hakan ehn here on the forum or on youtube he is a fantastic Harmonica player and does a lot of "rock" harmonica.
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Skip
4 posts
Jun 10, 2013
10:12 AM
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Doug,
Songwriting and recording is a hobby (really therapy) for me so hiring a local pro is not something I considered.
I usually use guitar solos exclusively and was just trying something different. My hope was that the results would be mutually beneficial.
Mission,
I will contact hakan and see if he's interested.
Thanks guys for the input/feedback/etc... I sincerely appreciate it!
Skip
Last Edited by Skip on Jun 10, 2013 10:13 AM
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capnj
110 posts
Jun 10, 2013
10:11 PM
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Yeah Skip alot of wailing on the E harp,and then switch to an A later,follow the bass line punch in a little/ shut up.Harp would sound good on this one.
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Skip
5 posts
Jun 11, 2013
4:27 AM
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Fred,
I'm in the NW burbs of Chicago. (I know! I know! Chicago blues and all!) ..but I emphasize "burbs"
Mission,
RIght on both counts! ;) Of course that youtubes link is blocked here at work but I'll check it out tonight. Is it a chimp channeling Little Walter?
Capnj,
I like the way you think! Sounds like you should take a whack at it!
Skip
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GMaj7
226 posts
Jun 11, 2013
7:27 AM
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Hey Skip,
Let me know the first guy to send you something in a recording that you can use (Even if you don't)
I will Paypal the guy $20.
Less chat more play!
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
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Skip
6 posts
Jun 11, 2013
7:53 AM
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Hey Greg! Pretty cool of you to make the offer! I'll let you know when I receive something!
Thanks mang!
Game-on guys!
Skip
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Jim Rumbaugh
867 posts
Jun 11, 2013
7:30 PM
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Here's my 5 minute listen through.
It's a B minor tune, not major.
Grab an A and play 3rd position. It was easy.
or
grab a G and play 5th
or
grab a D and play 4th
If it wasn't past my working man's bedtime, I'd take a swing at recording a track myself. Maybe tomorrow.
Click here to play the song
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theharmonicaclub.com (of Huntington, WV)
Last Edited by Jim Rumbaugh on Jun 11, 2013 7:38 PM
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shanester
561 posts
Jun 12, 2013
10:14 AM
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I like that song, I love rock, and I finished early today.
I'm going to give it a shot!
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Shane,
"The Possum Whisperer"
Shane's Cloud
1shanester
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Pistolcat
401 posts
Jun 12, 2013
11:33 AM
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I'll give it a shot, too!
tomorrow...
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Pistolkatt - Pistolkatts youtube
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shanester
562 posts
Jun 12, 2013
12:28 PM
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Sent 'em to ya!
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Shane,
"The Possum Whisperer"
Shane's Cloud
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Skip
7 posts
Jun 12, 2013
2:02 PM
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Got em Shane!
'll start on em tonight!
Thanks mang!
Skip
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Martin
368 posts
Jun 12, 2013
2:22 PM
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Don´t know if you still need more to chose from? If so I can take a stab at it, since I´m right now trying to get a grip on Audacity for recording on another track and that could be good practice.
But I see you have to be a "member" of Soundclick in order to download the song -- trouble.
If you´re interested and can send me the song -- and accept an mp3-file, I´ll give it a go (if I can handle the technicalities!).
Don´t worry, I can play.
/Martin
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shanester
563 posts
Jun 12, 2013
2:39 PM
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Sweet Skip!
Let us know if they are "use"able! ;)
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Shane,
"The Possum Whisperer"
Shane's Cloud
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GMaj7
227 posts
Jun 12, 2013
2:48 PM
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Shane,
Looks like you were the first.. shoot me an email address and I'll drop you $20.
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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shanester
564 posts
Jun 12, 2013
3:06 PM
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That's awesome Mr. Greg! Thanks for being a man of your word!
Email headed your way...
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Shane,
"The Possum Whisperer"
Shane's Cloud
1shanester
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Skip
8 posts
Jun 13, 2013
4:28 AM
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Ok.
First off ..
Greg, Thanks for being a positive motivating force! It is greatly appreciated!
Second...
I have received files from two players so far and each have a unique take on the solo/outro ....which is what this exercise is all about. I really like what I've heard so far! Thanks guys!
Third,
I will be out of the country through Monday so if I don't respond to those whom have provided files or will, in the interim, provide files don't feel slighted; I'm just paying the bills.
The end game is to provide each contributor with a mixed and mastered song in CD playable format and, if I can figure it out, a final post, in this thread, with links to all versions that I'll post on Soundclick.
This is starting to get interesting!
All the best,
Skip
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Skip
9 posts
Jun 13, 2013
7:05 AM
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Martin,
Sorry I missed your post. Yes! yes! The more the merrier!
Send me a short note at loudgasandelectric@gmail.com and I'll shoot you an MP3 copy.
Skip
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Skip
10 posts
Jun 18, 2013
2:09 PM
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Just checking in after they decided to let me back in the country!
I've got files from two forum members and just received guitar files from lead guy. There's still time if anyone else wants to give it a shot!
I'll be working on both versions over the next few days and should have something to post up soon.
All the best,
Skip
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tookatooka
3349 posts
Jun 18, 2013
3:05 PM
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#Skip Could you do something in A G F E or D next time please?
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Skip
11 posts
Jun 19, 2013
5:29 AM
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Soitainly Took! I can do that!
(que ominous soundtrack music)......if there IS....a next time...MUAHHHhwhaaa!!!! HAAAaaa! HAAAaaaaa!
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Skip
12 posts
Jun 26, 2013
12:37 PM
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Just stopping by to let everyone know that I have two of the three versions finished and will finish the final version in the next few days.
Shortly thereafter I'll post links to all 3 versions of the song.
Thanks for your patience on this one.
All the best!
Skip
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shanester
566 posts
Jun 29, 2013
6:38 AM
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I can't wait to hear what the other guys came up with!
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Shane,
"The Possum Whisperer"
Shane's Cloud
1shanester
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Skip
13 posts
Jul 01, 2013
5:42 PM
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Thanks everyone for your hospitality and tolerance of a non-harp player! I appreciate all your comments and the contributions of three of your fellow forumites, i.e. Shane, Linus, and Martin.
Shane, Linus and Martin each brought their A-game and their own interpretation to the table on this one. Guys! I appreciate the time you spent on this and the creativity you brought to this song. My collaborator and I went back and forth, for several days, on which one to choose for use on the prospective CD and, after much discussion and gnashing of teeth, we have decided to use Martin’s solo.
Thanks again to each of you for taking the time to provide your best and for being stand-up guys!
Links to each version of the song are provided below for your listening pleasure:
Gabriel - Shane Harp
Gabriel - Linus Harp
Gabriel - Martin Harp
All the best!
Skip
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Jim Rumbaugh
877 posts
Jul 01, 2013
6:02 PM
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All 3 were good enough by my standards, Good job guys.
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nacoran
6891 posts
Jul 01, 2013
7:06 PM
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I liked them all, but I was really waiting for a giant wail right on the beat after 'Gabriel blow that thing'. It's always funny to hear how other people approach the same problem. I tried a couple tries at playthroughs myself, but I couldn't get the sound in my head out of my head.
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tookatooka
3370 posts
Jul 02, 2013
7:06 AM
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Good shot Martin. Thanks for the follow-up Skip. Great tune.
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Pistolcat
411 posts
Jul 02, 2013
11:37 AM
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Thanks again for your efforts of mixing all three versions, Skip! Congratulations to you Martin! Cool version with that phlange! Liked your playing too, Shane! Thanks everyone else for the listening!
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Martin
398 posts
Jul 03, 2013
7:40 AM
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Thanks guys, this was quite fun. Not the usual type of stuff I play.
And I´ve already apologized to Skip for some sloppiness, esp on the 4 pos outro. I should have re-recorded that. But I was using that #!% shitty Audacity and I couldn´t hear myself playing -- the effing program refused to load the song while also opening up a solo track, so I just had to send a "naked" solo track!! -- and that´s a bit tough.
Skip has done a very impressive job fitting the solo to the song.
@nacoran: I see exactly what you mean, and yes, that giant wail would have been nice and appropriate. Don´t know why it didn´t strike me ...
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Frank
2562 posts
Jul 03, 2013
7:55 AM
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Hey man that is a KOOOOL tune and the harp parts were a good fit with that rocky vibe..."Gabriel blow that thing" :) kudos to Martin!
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shanester
567 posts
Jul 03, 2013
1:11 PM
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I enjoyed this and would happily do it again!
Thank you Skip for the opportunity, and congratulations to Martin.
Good game Linus! I enjoyed you guys offerings!
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Shane,
"The Possum Whisperer"
Shane's Cloud
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jbear
18 posts
Jul 03, 2013
1:17 PM
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Great tune and well done to everyone who contributed - all did a better job than I could.
Although, nacoran, I too feel like there's something missing... how much do we need to club together to hire the moon cat for 12 bars??
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