jamesg1213
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'Stoney Ground'
A rare 'solo' track from me This is a new version of a tune I wrote a few years back, always wanted to take another shot at it. Stoney Ground
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/16 13:55:08
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James, I really like this. Your phrasing at times suggests an odd time signature. Pretty good synth part too. Nice guitar work, as usual, and a great tone. I like the way the song builds, and, if I had to criticize it, it would be because you end it just as you really seem to be reaching the peak, casually tossing in some terrific licks as you fade. Jeff Baxter used to do that a lot too. Good work.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/16 19:45:15
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I definitely get a Scottish vibe off of this. It's sort of Rush meets William Wallace. And then they both meet Greg Allman?
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/16 22:08:22
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James, this is great. Really nice work went into this. Very enjoyable to listen to! Great synth part - or is it electric violin or both? ( Probably synth and guitar but it is really cool ) Loved this one !!! Worthy of at least a couple more listens for sure! Great stuff!
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/16 22:36:29
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Very nice track! Great job on the production and the instrumentation. Great tone on the guitar.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 00:04:09
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Hi James. I've been busy latley but I'm glad I popped in to hear this little gem. Intro and instrumentation introduction is fantastic. The rythym is established nicely and the guitar tone is great. The synth solo at 1:45 is a classic example of a simple melody that allows the effect to take it's full course without being rushed. Fits perfect. The rythym guitar has shades of Eric Johnson at times like around 2:19 and also sounds great. It's a cool guitar tune that all gels and ever so slightly hints at prog at times. A little Tony Bankish here and there. Great Playing. Enjoyed this a lot.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 07:33:12
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Hi James, I like this the way the lead guitar floats over the top is something I enjoy in your playing nice synth parts , dig the tone of your clean guitars ... could be me , but i did notice a couple of the drum accents didnt hit exactly w the chord accents in the first half of tune intentional ? or SC monkey wrench ? good one , I like your style on this ..keep em coming Kenny
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jamesg1213
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 08:18:24
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Thanks Mark, that's really kind. Well, if you could hear the clunker that came right after the fade, you'd understand why I ended it there The intro is kind of odd - I think it might be in 10/8, not sure. Hi Robby, thanks. Yes, I suppose being an Englishman with a Welsh name, living in Scotland, the celtic influence has to creep in . Talking of creep, thanks for the Mel Gibson pic.. Hey James, thanks a lot, really glad you enjoyed it. I like those analog-y synth tones, always liked Billy Currie's pitch-bend solos with Ultravox.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 08:30:58
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For an Englishman with a Welsh name, living in Scotland not bad. Actually it is good. Nice thanks for sharing.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 10:42:51
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Wow, James, I just loved this tune. Some really cool and imaginative change ups that fit in beautifully. No highlites or crits from me, as I felt the whole thing was just great!
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 11:58:48
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That's Mel from Braveheart! "William Wallace, a commoner, unites the 13th Century Scots in their battle to overthrow English rule."
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 12:44:56
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well done, solid mix and fantastic instrumentation. Love all the guitar riffs and the bass really lays it down. The synth was a nice touch also. Just realised you were the guy that gave me the "dawn chorus" wav clip a few years back, thanks again, I didnt realise from the forum name! Cian
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 13:29:35
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James, I love the tones your getting here. The dynamic between guitars and their themes is nicely balanced. There's a give and take kind of dance moving throughout. Mix sounds just fine.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 13:44:12
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Thanks Vicente, always nice to get a compliment from yourself. Hey Rhyno, thanks very much indeed. I've had that Eric Johnson thing said before, and I must get around to listening to him one day! very happy with the Tony Banks comparison, he's the master of the beautiful turnaround phrase, I'm always searching for those 'bits'. Hi Kenny, glad you enjoyed this little outing, thanks a lot my friend. You would most likely be correct about the drum hits...just because I enjoy myself playing air drums on the van steering wheel, doesn't mean I can program them properly..
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 15:29:08
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Nice sounding song James. Guitars sound great. Also, thought the kick is blending/sounding very nice with this.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 16:20:42
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Hi James, Great sounding track! Great guitar tone and playing. Nice "odd" time signature at the beginning and really cool playing on the outro. +1 to the Tony Banks reference.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 16:44:16
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N1 James. A very enjoyable listen. All instruments are well defined and the mix is well balanced. Better still is the overall vibe. Sounds great in the speakers! What synth are you using?
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/17 17:27:04
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Hi James, like it, excellent guitar work and sounds. Could be a bit longer ! Greetings, Rik
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jamesg1213
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/18 03:26:23
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Thanks for the listen John, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Phil, thanks very much! Always nice to get a 'wow' Robby, yeah I know..let's just say Mr Gibson isn't renowned for his historical accuracy... Thanks a lot Cian, that's very kind of you. Glad the bass came across OK, I don't do synth bass very often. Hey, I'd forgotten about that dawn chorus thing..you're welcome!
post edited by jamesg1213 - 2011/06/18 03:27:54
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/18 09:46:37
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This sounds like a Tangerine Dream tune. Really nice vibe, mix is great as usual. Some nice chord changes there. Excellent playing as always. This rides the edget between rock and ambient. I always like that effect. Well done, good tune. Daryl
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jamesg1213
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/18 11:19:44
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Rick - I like that 'give and take dance' description, thanks very much. Jeff - long time no see! Thanks a lot for checking this out. I appreciate the thumbs up on the kick sound, I worked a while on that.. Thanks Gary, that's really kind of you. Luckily I ended the outro before I got me fingers stuck under the strings Hi JC, thanks very much! That's 'Subtle Mod Lead' from Rapture LE.
post edited by jamesg1213 - 2011/06/18 11:24:25
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/18 13:57:02
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"Robby, yeah I know..let's just say Mr Gibson isn't renowned for his historical accuracy... "
What are you talking about? He's famous for his hysterical accuracy?
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/18 20:03:52
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I love it! Very nice track.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/18 23:32:31
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Nice job! As someone mentioned I was sorry to hear the fade at the end because based on what I heard at around 1:15 I was pretty sure you had the chops to destroy (in a good way ;) ) the improvisation. Nice stuff
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/19 04:01:29
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Thanks Rik! Glad you liked it. It's longer if you play it twice... Hi Daryl - ' the edge between rock and ambient' - yeah, I like that, thanks very much. Thanks Scotty! Hi Mike, thank you My chops are limited I'm afraid, but I'm happy you liked what you heard.
post edited by jamesg1213 - 2011/06/19 04:02:36
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/19 07:17:52
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Nice job. Especially liked the guitar playing and its tone. Also the wah-wah synth.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/19 08:22:40
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Excellent! I love the different guitar tones you are getting. I like that slight delay on the clean "strat" sounding rhythm parts. The lead tones are awesome. The synth lines (with portamento turned on) and the odd time signiture reminded me a little of ELP. The verse and lead guitar lines reminded me of Daryl Steurmer. Very nice all the way around.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/19 09:37:42
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Great job on the percussion. Love the flow of this piece and your choice of guitar tones. Mix sounds GREAT! KILLER performance on all the guitars. KUDOS! Kev
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/19 09:52:55
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Well done on all levels! What is that comming in with each hit of the snare? Gated tamborene? Interesting.
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Re:'Stoney Ground'
2011/06/19 11:55:35
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Great stuff man! It sounds surprisingly like a full, live band. Gotta love the LP's, great, tasteful playing. Good to see some things don't change.)
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