Lydian jam

There still seems to be some interest in stuff I've recorded, so here's another one.

A couple of months ago somebody put this jam track out there to use the Lydian mode. I know what modes are but have never worked with them specifically.

So I pulled out my pentatonics found a note or two outside that worked and gave it a whirl.

I struggled with it and felt like I couldn't find the groove. Initially I really really disliked this. I tagged it crap :).

A month or so later I listened to it again and wondered what the heck I was thinking at the time.

What I think makes this track interesting is the constant tension and release. It also put me completely outside my comfort zone and made me think differently as I played. The stock licks went out the window :).

Anyway, hope you enjoy...
https://soundcloud.com/ballistic_squid/gtgp-a-lydian-bs

Very Nice, people don't loose interest in music they can feel --- good job

Originally Posted by: flstn1Very Nice, people don't loose interest in music they can feel --- good job

Thanks for the listen and comments.

Originally Posted by: maggior
A couple of months ago somebody put this jam track out there to use the Lydian mode. I know what modes are but have never worked with them specifically.[/quote]
Sounds good! There's a trap that guitarists often fall into of staying frozen in one mode & trying to make a whole composition with it. And of course it goes nowhere, because it's just a static groove with no melody or chord progression, just random "licks in a certain mode".

That sort of thing is great for exercises, practice demos, just getting used to the sound of a mode or how it works on the fretboard. But for a piece of finished music ...
[QUOTE=maggior]
What I think makes this track interesting is the constant tension and release. It also put me completely outside my comfort zone and made me think differently as I played. The stock licks went out the window :).

Yes, great job at adding a chord progression & a dramatic arc to the whole thing! :)

Using Lydian (or any mode) as a way of laying down a foundation mood is a great place to start, but a good piece of music requires more.

Well done!

Originally Posted by: ChristopherSchlegelSounds good! There's a trap that guitarists often fall into of staying frozen in one mode & trying to make a whole composition with it. And of course it goes nowhere, because it's just a static groove with no melody or chord progression, just random "licks in a certain mode".

That sort of thing is great for exercises, practice demos, just getting used to the sound of a mode or how it works on the fretboard. But for a piece of finished music ...

Yes, great job at adding a chord progression & a dramatic arc to the whole thing! :)

Using Lydian (or any mode) as a way of laying down a foundation mood is a great place to start, but a good piece of music requires more.

Well done!

Thanks Chris! I appreciate the feedback!

Just to be clear, I should point out I didn't create the backing track or come up with the chord progression. I think it's from a youtube jamtrack...don't even remember where it came from actually.

Hey Rich.. Great piece.. Really dug it.. Have you started playing any original at your venues with Rich..

Thanks...I'm glad you liked it. When Warren and I play out, there are some songs where I can stretch out and improvise. I shot the sheriff and can't you see are the ones I enjoy the most. Most times people are just enjoying their drinks or whatever and don't pay it much mind. There have been a few times where I got an enthusiastic reaction which always feels really good. Funny thing is that there is no correlation between how well I played technically and the applause lol. I have played what I thought was some of my best to crickets and had raucous applause on things where I felt I could have done better.

people like what they like :).

Thanks for listening and commenting.

Very nice! It's good to hear you play! Please keep sharing your music, we really look forward to it.

Originally Posted by: Guitar Tricks AdminVery nice! It's good to hear you play! Please keep sharing your music, we really look forward to it.

Appreciate that, thanks!