"Farewell" - Comments welcome!

[davekershaw]

Hi all.This is a track I wrote almost 30 years ago.I re-recorded it last year with acoustic lead.I've been trying to re-do the lead, but my old Fender acousticis just past it's sell-by date. I tune it open and it's fine, but it goes out on other frets. No way of altering the intonation. It sounds just terrible when recording.So, until Santa brings my new guitar I decided to do a Fender-bender version.Please let me know if it works, and what needs tweaking:http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... tream=true

[davekershaw]

Good points all.Nothing major so far.I can see the Clapton comparisons; particularly the first couple of lines. Maybe something subconscious as I really like Wonderful Tonight, and I must have written this around that same time.Maybe it sounds more so on electric than on the original acoustic version.Wasn't sure if the strings were to loud.Rhythm guitars I kept down on purpose 'cause I'm not too happywith that guitar's sound - like I mentioned, but will look at the whole balance again.I've gotta get a new acoustic really soon, as it's holding up several tracks.Not sure what to go for though.I'm looking at maybe £1,000 / $1400 (would have been $2000 not so long back! Thanks for your time.

[davekershaw]

Nov 17, 2008, 9:14am, feaker wrote:DaveDidn't even know that was a slide guitar. Duhhh?It's just bending Paul.I've tried slide, but haven't managed to get the hang of it yet. Would love to though, especially that George Harrison sound!I tried slide with a few open tunings for another track I'm doing, but it just didn't sound good on the recording.Stephen AV gave a good suggestion for an Alvarez acoustic, but I've not managed to find a supplier in the UK.Will keep you informed!update: I just looked back on that thread Paul.Some good suggestions. That Taylor video was helpful too.Wish I could play that clean! Guess I'll just have to start visiting the music stores and trying some out.

[davekershaw]

Nov 17, 2008, 10:15am, linziellen wrote:Nice piece of music Dave, I can't offer much more than that but I enjoyed the listen. I can almost hear a lyric in there too, it seems lyrically structured, especially the chorus. Is there one (just out of interest)? LinziThanks Linzi.No, I never did set any lyrics to it.Mind you, I've only had thirty years to work on it! See! I've done it again!!Posted on the addictive thread, then checked for new posts!! You know, Ray Davies did a great song on his last album: "Is there life after Breakfast?"I'm doing one: "Is there life after Taxi?"

[linziellen]

I'll send you the address of my therapist works really well!I think if it were mine I'd have a think about the chorus, if you can get something out on paper you might see the rest gradually fall into place. But, I think this is also nice as it is

[davekershaw]

Quote: I would change the strings slightly because there are times that this briefly sounds a little too much like Pachelbel's canon in D Major. sounding like another piece is ok for commercials but it's tricky when it's music for the credits.Wow! I've never even heard of that, so it wasn't subconsciousness there! I'm going to seek it out though and see what you mean.Nice comments.thank you.Dave.update: Found it on YouTube. Never knew the name of the piece, or who wrote it, but of course it is very famous.I'm getting worried about this track now. Clapton! Pachelbel!

[billg]

Hey Dave, bring up the bass & drums & tighten up the kick and bass . See if you can do it in less than 30 yrs. because I'd like to hear the finished song

[davekershaw]

Nov 18, 2008, 4:12am, billg wrote:Hey Dave, bring up the bass & drums & tighten up the kick and bass . See if you can do it in less than 30 yrs. because I'd like to hear the finished song Thanks Bill.I'm onto it - TODAY!

[davekershaw]

Right, I've brought the drums and bass up,and tightened the bass and kick Bill.Also brought the acoustic guitar up and dropped the strings a bit.Let's see if that brings Elvis out Kitz! Please let me know what you think second time round.http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... tream=true

[davekershaw]

Nov 18, 2008, 11:24am, aldicicco wrote:Hi Dave,This tune is catchy and I agree that it conjures up images of potential movie scenes. Congratulations.I also agree with Bill on bringing up the bottom end and drums.One other thought, have you considered taking the tempo down just a notch? I believe that it would be more in line with the "Farewell" theme and perhaps let the soul of your guitar line ring out still further. This might require a different type of drum/bass rhythm, but I believe it could be worth trying.Good luck!AlThanks Al.Yeah, it's had a few tempos in it's time.I settled on this one last year, when I did it on acoustic.I kept the same basic backing track when I laid the electric down.When I get a new acoustic, I'll drop it in maybe at this same tempo,but I can see what you mean by ringing the electric guitar out. It could actually be done quite a bit slower.Good point, and I'll look at doing it for another version.Can't hurt to have several to submit.Maybe even some lyrics for another cut!Hey, might get an album out of one tune! Cheers,Dave.