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Forum: Listening Post 03-27-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,674
Posted By mpaq
Razbo - thanks for your honesty. Thats what this...

Razbo - thanks for your honesty. Thats what this site is though...a learning site. I know of no better way to learn than to get feedback on your efforts so you know how to take corrective actions. I...
Forum: Listening Post 03-25-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 606
Posted By mpaq
funky jazz thing

heres a cool jazzy track i had some fun with...tone is from a rocktron voodu

FunkyJazz thing (http://www.mp3unsigned.com/Showband.asp?id=22880)
Forum: Listening Post 03-25-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,674
Posted By mpaq
I guess the only downside to that would be people...

I guess the only downside to that would be people will show up just to scoop the tracks without contributing anything or participating. Then again, since they'd actually be hosted somewhere else...
Forum: Listening Post 03-23-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,674
Posted By mpaq
totally agree Dave. Backing tracks should never...

totally agree Dave.
Backing tracks should never be an issue, there are lots available all over the net, many that are really very good and are in the public domain. But this thread seemed to prefer...
Forum: Listening Post 03-20-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,674
Posted By mpaq
so i guess everyone has given up on this...

so i guess everyone has given up on this thread...shame really, time to move on i guess. Ive been really busy with a new job as well but have been checking back and see nobody is posting anymore so i...
Forum: Listening Post 01-27-2009, 08:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,674
Posted By mpaq
Hey Julian, welcome back. Theres a few of us...

Hey Julian, welcome back. Theres a few of us still hangin in there, trying to keep this thread going....not what it used to be, thats for sure. Most of the better players have moved on to other...
Forum: Listening Post 01-27-2009, 07:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 553
Posted By mpaq
121 views and nobody cares to comment? does it...

121 views and nobody cares to comment? does it suck that bad? :eek: ......seriously, how could this be improved/what should i focus on?
Timing is one issue that i know could be better, anything...
Forum: Guitar Basics 01-19-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,549
Posted By mpaq
Nice...very nice. I'd kill for your voice :)

Nice...very nice. I'd kill for your voice :)
Forum: Listening Post 01-19-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,674
Posted By mpaq
Well done Light.... Really cool hook at the...

Well done Light.... Really cool hook at the intro, the delay makes it. I like the tone youve got going as well, a lot more interesting than a clean tone, but not overdone. Throw in your usual...
Forum: Guitar Basics 01-19-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,549
Posted By mpaq
Well for someone who says they dont understand...

Well for someone who says they dont understand how to play lead.....you sure catch on fast or else your sandbaggin us! :) Seriously though, the track is really well done, only crit i would have is...
Forum: Listening Post 01-13-2009, 08:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,674
Posted By mpaq
Congrats man, huge improvement on the sound...

Congrats man, huge improvement on the sound quality. Really like your playing too....some nice runs and good ideas in there.......makes me realize just how boring my track is, and needs to be...
Forum: Listening Post 01-13-2009, 07:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,674
Posted By mpaq
This isnt what id really call a lead, i...

This isnt what id really call a lead, i concentrated on practicing my phrasing and compressed it along with a little reverb so the guitar blends into the mix. Its an ambient track with a lot going...
Forum: Listening Post 01-12-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,674
Posted By mpaq
will post soon, actually have it done but for...

will post soon, actually have it done but for some reason cubase gives me an error when i try to export it....may have to redo it if I cant find the problem.
Forum: Technique and Style 01-09-2009, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By mpaq
thanks Super, thats what i thought, but i keep...

thanks Super, thats what i thought, but i keep hearing.....its all in the fingers, so wondering if there was a specific technique or attack etc..
Forum: Listening Post 01-08-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,674
Posted By mpaq
Hey Rick...why not submit a solo? I listened to...

Hey Rick...why not submit a solo? I listened to your sample track you posted....after only a couple months you are well on your way and this thread is a great way to build on your skills and get some...
Forum: Technique and Style 01-08-2009, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By mpaq
Sustain

I know you can get varying degrees of sustain depending upon amount of distortion, effects and of course quality of guitar as well. But what is the actual technique for maximizing sustain with a...
Forum: Listening Post 01-08-2009, 06:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,674
Posted By mpaq
MAN! you nailed it! Great job...im thinking,...

MAN! you nailed it! Great job...im thinking, should i listen to Fredi's track before i do mine...ah what the hell, his style is way different than mine anyway....Big mistake, now im going to have to...
Forum: Listening Post 01-07-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 678
Posted By mpaq
ive already commented individually, but heres a...

ive already commented individually, but heres a few more brief comments. My vote went to Wriggler.

I could just have easily went with Equator, but i like the way Wrigs dual guitar work came...
Forum: Guitar Basics 01-06-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,549
Posted By mpaq
I knew someone would chime in with a much better...

I knew someone would chime in with a much better explanation than mine!
....my point (simplistic as it is) is that you can start by just hitting the roots and if you hit an offnote in between chord...
Forum: Guitar Basics 01-06-2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,549
Posted By mpaq
i think you may be confusing scales and keys. If...

i think you may be confusing scales and keys. If you start on the G chord, you can play any notes of the major scale in the key of G. As your chords change, your lead should try to target the root...
Forum: Listening Post 01-06-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,087
Posted By mpaq
Since you deleted Zpak, i dont really remember...

Since you deleted Zpak, i dont really remember what it was like now. The mind has a way of blocking out horrific events. :eek: Just kidding, i am certainly in no position to criticize anyone.....and...
Forum: Listening Post 01-06-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 959
Posted By mpaq
Hey Kevin, hows life in Holland Landing treating...

Hey Kevin,
hows life in Holland Landing treating you? (Moved from there to Mt. Albert)

We typically do our own thing with the solos and post for feedback ....I think a Jam is interesting too, to get...
Forum: Listening Post 01-06-2009, 08:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,087
Posted By mpaq
Yea Slim! Theres a cowbell in there. Gotta have...

Yea Slim! Theres a cowbell in there. Gotta have more cowbell!!! :)

The thing i liked about your Ouch track was that it was a ROCK inspiration. I made the backing track to have a raw feel with that...
Forum: Listening Post 01-05-2009, 03:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,087
Posted By mpaq
Hey Slim - way to hang in there. Can't imagine...

Hey Slim - way to hang in there. Can't imagine the frustration you must be having with your gear, most would have given up by now. I actually like your "Ouch" take better......recording issues aside,...
Forum: Listening Post 01-05-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,087
Posted By mpaq
Very nicely done Light. Enjoyed it a lot.

Very nicely done Light. Enjoyed it a lot.
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