"A Day Out" - New Acoustic Piece

[davekershaw]

Hi All.Here's one I just finished with the new Ovation.I'm sick of hearing it myself! Still can't get my head around compression and limitingto bring the volume up. Maybe it's OK as it is.Please see what you think....http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... m=truenote: this is the latest version.

[jonathanm]

Nice job, Dave. The Ovation sounds great. The sound is just fine as is to my ears. And the title really matched the feel...like someone's just out for a stroll or a leisurely drive. Just great.The one thing that kind of rubbed me the wrong way was the way the chords were cut off near the 4th beat of each measure instead of letting them ring. Just a preference thing.Jonathan

[davekershaw]

Quote:The one thing that kind of rubbed me the wrong way was the way the chords were cut off near the 4th beat of each measure instead of letting them ring. Just a preference thing.JonathanThanks Jonathan.Yeah, I was trying to reduce any buzz by dampeningthe strings; maybe too much!

[feaker]

Feaker stands to give Davey a..."STANDING OVATION"Like the sound of your new toy bud. Might have to git me one. How's the action?I agree with Johnathon about the sustain. Would add much.The tune sounds......... "groovy" to me. Light. Fluffy. etcWay to goPaul

[davekershaw]

Quote:Might have to git me one. How's the action?I agree with Johnathon about the sustain. Would add much.PaulThanks Paul.Will take a listen to that sustain.You're both meaning that last, fourth note of the arpeggio chord I take it?The action on the Ovation is OK, but a little high at the moment.I took both the spacers out of the bridge, and it was better, but I started to get buzzing, so put them back in.Maybe a change to lighter strings may help.I tell yer, I ain't had "blisters on my fingers" for a long time!Cheers mate.

[johnnyb333]

Instinctively when I hear an acoustic track, especially one with only guitar, I want to hear more lows to boom the sound up and full. But because of the melody you play it seems perfect as is, light, bright, and natural. Definitely enjoyed listening to it. Thought about adding an acoustic to my arsenal, but can't seem to find one that sounds right through my boss mt-2 metal pedal. (hahaha, kidding) But then again there's the Taylor T5, hmmmmm....Good job!

[devin]

Ya Dave, I'll give it a deep listen this weekend.I'd agree on the lack of sustain ...it's coming off a bit staccato when you let up on the left hand (or mute) so soon. I'll think on it some...nice new toy, huh?!?

[jonathanm]

Jan 16, 2009, 8:13am, davekershaw wrote:You're both meaning that last, fourth note of the arpeggio chord I take it?Yes, that's it. You might be able to "mask" it by adding a pad track of just strums on beats 2 and 4, which would also go with the walking feel. Such would also mask the rather short last note.Love the sound!

[davekershaw]

Thanks Johnny.Yeah, the Taylor T5.Electric guitar of the year AND Acoustic guitar of the year!One day .......

[davekershaw]

Quote:You might be able to "mask" it by adding a pad track of just strums on beats 2 and 4, which would also go with the walking feel.!Or some footsteps! I'll take another look at it over the weekend.Shouldn't be difficult to work out.Cheers.