A 1st 'output' from my V-studio/ GT4.1 set up

Well thanks To Steve Strummer for kinda getting me started ...here's  is my 1st attempt at anything recorded.
 
Recorded on Guitar tracks 4.1 with effects via the Studio VS-20 editor add on   ( which has super effects and is very customisable !!) 
 
I only heard the song 2 months ago and thought ......."That sounds Cool" ..... .. so via a Blues Fakebook I found a tab and off we went.
 
This is my rendition of Chester B's song ......not one of his best known ... ...but I think its a belter
 
"Who's been Talking "
 
 The 'band' is Bluesology ......and that is me and a few guitars and guitar tracks 4.1...
 
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1141278
 
Lots of learning already in Guitar Tracks .....But I know its by no means perfect and I have aton of learning in store ........So, Any thoughts or helpful hints would be appreciated ... I am very much a recording novice.
 
My song is called "No More Talking"  .
I deliberately did not use any MIDi.mainly as I havn't a clue how to ...nor any drum trcaks ...again mainly as I don't know where to start
 
In case anyone is interested
Track 1 is simulated Bass...........using a normal 6 string electric
Track 2 is Gibson ES339 clean tone Rhythm guitar
Track 3 is vocals
Track 4 is some rhythm ..... a small tambourine .panned left I think
Track 5 is more Rhythm usinga rhythm "eggt"
Track 6 is Acoustic guitar background 'wash'
Track 7 is  lead guitar .ES 339 aagin with some added Chorus effect
Track 8 is a 2nd bass track to fill it out ...both bass tracks are panned out on different sides
Track 9 is a doube tracked copy of the ending vocals just to fill it out a bit
 
Hope you enjoy a bit of it !!
 
Am now going to upgrade the GT4 to Sonar Home Studio 7XL .....so we;ll see what that does for me !!.........I would hope to be using both Drum tracks on this and some MIDI as well ...any tips ??
 
.More learning in store I guess !!
 
Incidentally would anyone recomend the Cakewalk Book " Recording in Home Studio" ... .it seems a bit pricey at £24.99 in the UK.... .is it worth the dosh ???
Strummer07

Hi Barry,  always nice to hear some blues. You're not making it easy to listen to this song. Without a strong rhythm part, be it drums or rhythm guitar,  there are several individual tracks that go in different directions. The vocal works and the bass riff works with this question and answer feel to it but the rhythm guitar part is way to soft and not driving the song along. Also without some strong backing the solo is just another part. Hope you don't mind the criticism but the blues imho is all about the rhythm , get that part in order and the other parts will fall into place. 

Greetings, Rik

Whatever that is on the left (guitar?bass?) is just very poorly played and the timing is just too off to even comment any further on the song. But I do like your voice.

 
Hey Barry, good to see you here - and thanks for the namecheck
 
All the elements of a good song are here, you just need to get your new toy Session Drummer in there and record to it (or to the metronome) so everything is synched up nicely.
 
Mind you, it's a first effort and when all's said and done, it takes some nerve to post a song in here so good for you.
 
The help and advice you'll get from the guys that participate in here will prove priceless, and you'll continue to learn and improve.
 
My main advice at this stage would be to always record your parts to a click track, metronome or a drum loop, and make certain all the instruments are locked in synch with each other.
 
Good start
 
 
Steve

Barry,

Welcome.

If Strummy is helping you I thought I'd check this out.

What I can tell you is this, your first effort was a lot better than I would have expected.

Work on getting some drums or click to help you with your timing. 

Your voice is good, your playing is good.

Look forward to your next effort.

Muchas Gracias guys
Steve, Bapu , whack and philz... appreciate your comments .....all constructive criticism is welcome & well recieved ... the overwhelming feeback is very much to have a large drummer sitting right by my left ear ... bashing out a solid beat ..that even I can't miss. I accept that 100% .....Next effort is taking place in my head at the moment !! But it will happen!! ( I can hear the groans !! :-) )   
 
I've enjoyed doing this .. a first go at anything is always a bit hit and miss ....and the whole Sonar /DAW area is a big unknown at the moment. But just listening to some of the amazing pieces of music being uploaded here ..there are some seriously good musicians on this board and some talented mix - masters too ......plenty to emulate and 'borrow' !!  
 
I am a humble apprentice in both areas !!.......but you have to start somewhere.
 
philz .. love the avatur ...I used to work just down the road from where this 'sculpture' actually sits ....its in the new (ish) Docklands Business complex in the East end of London, UK and is mighty impressive. First time I saw it I was actually driving .and your first reaction is Heck !! ( or something similar ) what on earth is that !!! 

Barry, you have a PM :-)

I agree with Cian, you are definitely in the RIGHT place to learn to start your recordings.

you have a voice very suited to this style. as others have said, you need to sort out the timing of the music. but keep at it, it'll come!

welcome...I'd be working on the advice from above....just wanted to say "hey" and welcome aboard.