On The Threshold

[sedge]

Hi Steve, not saying that the performance here is out, the comments above me all great . i just saw Nick mention click and it sparked my passionate anti metronome ramble : )

But yeah, the idea being getting a good guide track down (don't need to great recording quality),
deffo handy having the separate tracks for vocal/guitar but let your guide track (one your loving) be the click to play to when you put the guitar down solo

[Twig]

Not to worry Sedge. I appreciate different opinions and can understand exactly where you are coming from. My method, which was completely accidental, was to put down a track with vocals and guitar like you were suggesting. The thing I didn't do, was several takes. I ended up building on a weak foundation. When it was done I found it was nearly impossible to completely fix. I suspect it's a bit like putting a bandaid on a severed arm. You can bet I'll not make the mistake twice.

Really appreciate the input. Thanks!

Steve

[Nivek]

I know this is going to sound crazy, but what I do is put a whole lot of swing onto a kick drum. Then I'll rehearse against that.
Having got to the point of recording the geetar, I'll first put a tambourine or maybe Jembe to the bass drum to keep that live feel. Then put the geetar against that. Last thing I do is ther vocals. Quite often afterwards I remove all percussion and have just the geetar, vocal on the finished thing. I guess the point I'm trying to make is that rehearsal usally results in a good feel to the piece. Believe me if you do what I've suggested to you, when you lay down the vocal...........you're well rehearsed.

IMHO ..............Kev