Blue Star-New look at Old Tune

[macnik]

I thought I'd have a go at this old track from The Shadows first album. I know Hank uses the middle pickup on this but I felt it could be tried with a sweeter tone.
Here's my version using pickups 1 and 2.

Hope you enjoy it.
www.4shared.com/audio/JVpaCoHI/26_Blue_Star.html

[Roger...]

Hi Ian,

That was brilliant. Very well played, and the tone and overall sound I thought was better than the original. I enjoyed it very much indeed. If I could just mention that if the BT was just a tad quieter and the lead just a touch louder I think the balance would be perfect. Just my opinion (what do I know...).

Thanks for sharing it.

Kind regards
Roger

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Ian,
Lovely sound and very well played. I felt the backing track was a touch too bassy, with this reduced slightly, the lead guitar should not need raising in the mix.
Regards,
Charlie

[macnik]

Good morning Charlie and Roger,

Thank you both for your very nice comments. After posting this I must say I was really worried that as I had moved away in tone and phrasing from such a well known original, I would lay myself open to being hit with a big stick. As Hank likened his use of the tremolo arm to a voice, I imagined I would play this as if I was singing it.

Your comment about the bass being too overpowering and that the guitar could come up in the mix is absolutely correct. I must get myself some more experience herein mixing and also get a monitor speaker instead of using my iPod earbuds. Perhaps this is where I'm going wrong.

Thanks for your views which are always a great help and constructive.

Regards
Ian

[grip]

Hi Ian,

A lovely version of Blue Star, I really enjoyed listening to it. It's very well played and has a nice "delicate" tone.

Thanks for sharing.


Kind regards,


Chris

[macnik]

Hi Chris,

Thank you for your comment. It's always encouraging to hear that my playing has been enjoyed by forum members.

cheers

Ian

[zager]

hi Ian, Soundwise a little different but very good playing. I enjoyed it. Regards Tony

[macnik]

Hi Tony,

Thanks for listening. I sometimes try to do things a little differently for a change to see if it'll work. Thanks for listening and pleased you enjoyed it.

Regards
Ian