Test clip.

[slowpokerhino]

I'm just going to throw this up. It's a song called "El Camino". No fancy recording here, just 4 guys in a room with a bunch of mics, a mixer & a recorder. It was my first attempt at recording a full band live. Never recorded drums before or even used the mixer (it was in my closet for over a year). I was so worried about getting a good mix of everybody else that I kind of buried myself! I've thought about going back and overdubbing my parts with my acoustic since that is the way I originally wrote it. Here I'm using my LP and VM. As it stands there are no overdubs or studio tricks. It is what it is.

[TonyC]

For that kind of recording it sounds very good! Great playing all of you as well!

[musicman]

Very nice - sounds kind of Allman Brothersie to me

[surfnorthwest]

I got a solid Atlant Rythem Section vibe from that, pretty cool. As far as the recording you can get by on stuff recorded like but you will need to use a good compressor on the entire mix so it is not so boomy.

[Spotted Dog]

Love that southern rock jammin' thing! Good job.

[slowpokerhino]

Thanks guys, appreciate the compliments.
I agree, a good compressor would make a world of difference, especially on the drums.
This was my first attempt, next one will be better.

ARS.....really?

[Spotted Dog]

ARS.....really?

At least he didn't refer to their cut of "So Into You". :dance

[VMGravy]

dig it man.
was on my i tunes and didnt even know it.
next thing i know i was jamming to it, nice.

[slowpokerhino]

dig it man.
was on my i tunes and didnt even know it.
next thing i know i was jamming to it, nice.

VERY cool! Jam on!

[DeanM]

yeah i like it!! it puts you in a good mood!! who's doin the leads? is that you or are you the rhythm?

As far as the compressor thing . . . sounds like a good idea. i wudn have known that or that you could do that!!

[slowpokerhino]

Thanks Dean. I wish I could take credit for the lead, I do play some lead but on this song it's our other guitarist Greg.

[DeanM]

i like how it swells for the chorus n stuff....feels like there is a good dynamic goin on in the group. the solo around 1.45 is pretty cool. suits the mood of the song!! ders a few dire straights-ish bits in the lead!! 2.08, 2.19! (prob not intended but what it reminded me of, which i like)

As far as buryin yerself in the mix....its not too bad, yer guitar doesnt stand out as much as the lead but fills the sound nicely. i think any louder n it wud prob overpower the lead slightly and the mix wudn be as clear. id like ta hear how it wud sound comin out of a studio!! :dance

[DeanM]

oh and whats Greg usin?

[slowpokerhino]

Greg was using his 1979 Strat through either a 1966 Fender Bassman or mid-seventies Marshall 50 watt JMP head (can't remember which, he switches back and forth quite a bit) through a homemade 2x12 loaded with Celestion G12-80 (rola era) speakers. The only effect he uses is a Boss digital delay.

[spidey]

Has a great feel good vibe about it. Makes me think of long afternons by the beach drinking a cold beer! Come on Summer!

Well done, sounds great!