Interesting...this vocalist approached me about starting up a 80's/90' style originals/covers band from scratch....
Very cool dude, weary of band politics...
Very cool dude, weary of band politics...
Another Band???
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OP
True....True, perhaps minimize them???
OP
Hmmmm...Maybe I will revive this 2009 project.....
OP
So, we are meeting in person Sunday to discuss plans for this musical project.
OP
Very productive meeting. We have acquired a bassist and dedicated rehearsal space. Project moving along nicely....
ChasFred
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THAT IS ONE COOL ASS GRAPHIC!
OP
Thanks, Man...It's supposed to represent me growing up feeling like I was from another planet. I can't recall who created the image now...
OP
Ok!!!
Jim pulled in a mean looking bassist and drummer. We are meeting on June 23 for a full volume practice session. We will be working on some originals and covers. I suggested we video the session and i will post up the feeds!!!!
Jim pulled in a mean looking bassist and drummer. We are meeting on June 23 for a full volume practice session. We will be working on some originals and covers. I suggested we video the session and i will post up the feeds!!!!
OP
Thanks, Man!
He and I met at my home a few weeks ago to collaborate. The song in the video is one of his original works. We are working on a few new tunes. I will post our progress.
OP
OP
Well that's true.....but I dig it. I saw Mark Kendall with one backstage at The Whiskey in the 1980's. I had to have one.
OP
Ok! So we are officially a 4-piece now. Jim pulled in a drummer and bassist. Saturday June 23, we are meeting up for a first quick jam session at the drummer's rehearsal studio. Here's the three song list I was given:
1. Cat Scratch Fever
2. Immigrant Song
3. Seek The Light (original)
More than anything, this is a meet-&-greet, and working on some original material.
If we video it, I will post a link...
1. Cat Scratch Fever
2. Immigrant Song
3. Seek The Light (original)
More than anything, this is a meet-&-greet, and working on some original material.
If we video it, I will post a link...
OP
Very cool get-together. Small space with great acoustics. The 50's Tribute did all the work and the Blackstar held its own. Not sure about the future of this venture. It looks like the drummer (amazing dude) might have just got pulled into an Orange County Thin Lizzy tribute band.
Stay tuned...
Stay tuned...
OP
Ok, the vocalist is recovering from the recent loss of his Mom on July 4th. We have been exchanging some more song ideas in the past few days.
Our bassist is a solid dude and quite a writer. We have a good collection of originals in the queue at present and expanding our cover song menu with an eye towards getting out and playing live.
It looks like we very well may have lost our drummer to a Thin Lizzy tribute band out of Orange County called Black Rose. However, we are still busy laying the groundwork for the band.
Updates to follow...
Our bassist is a solid dude and quite a writer. We have a good collection of originals in the queue at present and expanding our cover song menu with an eye towards getting out and playing live.
It looks like we very well may have lost our drummer to a Thin Lizzy tribute band out of Orange County called Black Rose. However, we are still busy laying the groundwork for the band.
Updates to follow...
OP
Well, the bassist and singer got together this weekend, first time since the singer's mother passed away, and I can't believe what they've come up with.
I had sent him a few song ideas, lyrical fragments, etc., but I really tried to stay out of the writing because I always tend to inject this swampy, bayou-metal thing, most likely from my country background.
Well the stuff they came up with - seven complete songs in a weekend meeting - just blew my mind. It's like Priest and G-N-R combined, with overtones of Deep Purple and Sabbath.
From our very first meeting, I felt like this venture really had some incredible potential, despite some disappointments along the way.
Every one of us has a solid vision - heavy metal originals, with just enough covers to make it fly.
The bassist has commented favorably on my lack of effects approach and vision for the guitar tonal spectrum in general, which is a rare thing, because, quite often, as a guitarist, you are constantly asked to alter the guitar tone, make a phrase less bluesy, change this or that, and I really dig his concept; " This just needs to be in your face rock and roll - hard, fast and driving all the way..."
Even the visual impact of his spray can flat black Gibson Firebird bass and my flat black Gibson Les Paul has a real cool theme going on.
Clearly, the 1997 Marshall Valvestate VS265 2X12 Stereo Chorus Combo is the best amp for this venture as far as live performances go. The gain and tone from the 2X12 Eminence speakers really has a very early (Peace Sells) Mustaine vibe.
Plus the VS265 is really just an extra amp for me without any deep, emotional attachment, even though I have owned it since brand new. Paint the band logo on the grillecloth, no problem....something I wouldn't do with my new Blackstar or DSL40C.
Once I have an "OK" from the guys, I will post up something for you all to listen too...
I had sent him a few song ideas, lyrical fragments, etc., but I really tried to stay out of the writing because I always tend to inject this swampy, bayou-metal thing, most likely from my country background.
Well the stuff they came up with - seven complete songs in a weekend meeting - just blew my mind. It's like Priest and G-N-R combined, with overtones of Deep Purple and Sabbath.
From our very first meeting, I felt like this venture really had some incredible potential, despite some disappointments along the way.
Every one of us has a solid vision - heavy metal originals, with just enough covers to make it fly.
The bassist has commented favorably on my lack of effects approach and vision for the guitar tonal spectrum in general, which is a rare thing, because, quite often, as a guitarist, you are constantly asked to alter the guitar tone, make a phrase less bluesy, change this or that, and I really dig his concept; " This just needs to be in your face rock and roll - hard, fast and driving all the way..."
Even the visual impact of his spray can flat black Gibson Firebird bass and my flat black Gibson Les Paul has a real cool theme going on.
Clearly, the 1997 Marshall Valvestate VS265 2X12 Stereo Chorus Combo is the best amp for this venture as far as live performances go. The gain and tone from the 2X12 Eminence speakers really has a very early (Peace Sells) Mustaine vibe.
Plus the VS265 is really just an extra amp for me without any deep, emotional attachment, even though I have owned it since brand new. Paint the band logo on the grillecloth, no problem....something I wouldn't do with my new Blackstar or DSL40C.
Once I have an "OK" from the guys, I will post up something for you all to listen too...
OP
The bassist continues to come up with the coolest ideas. The singer and I both agreed that we want to see where this direction takes us. He has this vision to create a very theatrical type of live performance.
Each band member will adopt a character that is in a road warrior/diesel punk vein. We are also planning our debut performance for Halloween.
I've never been involved in a project like this, but strangely, despite my rather conservative nature, it appeals to my love of both the theatre and acting.
The musical arrangements really blew my mind. I haven't heard original stuff this good in ages. The songs all possess a prolific musical hook that draws you in even without vocals.
The demo recordings - other than what I have done here in my home studio - were all done on a Tascam and the quality really did surprise me. His approach is totally old-school in nature.
It seems as though this fellow can, quite literally, write music at will. This works very well as I can often write a complete song (lyrically) in a single take.
He also believes - as do I - that every song needs a video.
I will post updates frequently, without letting too many cats outta the bag, until the first video is ready....
Each band member will adopt a character that is in a road warrior/diesel punk vein. We are also planning our debut performance for Halloween.
I've never been involved in a project like this, but strangely, despite my rather conservative nature, it appeals to my love of both the theatre and acting.
The musical arrangements really blew my mind. I haven't heard original stuff this good in ages. The songs all possess a prolific musical hook that draws you in even without vocals.
The demo recordings - other than what I have done here in my home studio - were all done on a Tascam and the quality really did surprise me. His approach is totally old-school in nature.
It seems as though this fellow can, quite literally, write music at will. This works very well as I can often write a complete song (lyrically) in a single take.
He also believes - as do I - that every song needs a video.
I will post updates frequently, without letting too many cats outta the bag, until the first video is ready....