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Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
Hello everybody! Well, as proof that I have basically no life, this is what I did with my Labor Day weekend  https://soundcloud.com/rscain/smoking-gun It's a cover of "Smoking Gun" by Robert Cray, one of the best Bluesmen of our times. Drums-AD2 Bass- Yamaha bass recorded DI Guitars- Tele and Strat through Amplitube 4 Organ- NI Vintage Organs Vocal- MXL V63M through Focusrite OctoPre Mk2 I hope you enjoy it! BTW: For those of us who care about such things; all rights and/or permissions obtained through Loudr.
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/05 14:42:15
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Really well done, Rob. Great job on the vocal.
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/05 14:49:20
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Thanks Phil, much appreciated.
One small confession, I had to lower it a half step from E to Eb. Couldn't make it happen in the original key.
Gettin' old sucks in that regard, lol.
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/05 16:04:04
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Nice crisp recording, mix is very clear. Great job on the vocals, enjoyed the listen.
I know the feeling about not reaching top end any more, used to hit top A as a Tenor now its more of a screech :)
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/05 16:33:13
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Great job on this great blues song.
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/05 17:34:13
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I dug it ....really nice all around ! ;o)
Thx for share ......
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/05 23:15:24
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One way to get that "more pristine" sound is to not be afraid to stick your vocals and guitar more upfront with less reverb and delay. You've definitely got the blues mojo workin...go with it:-)
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/06 00:10:45
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I can't believe you took this on, but I totally believe you nailed it. This would be such a hard song to cover but you really did an amazing job here. I wonder if it's not a couple of bpm faster than the original? Don't care, I like your version, it gives full respect to Mr. Cray. I saw him in the late 80's I think, he was such the real deal.
Organ pad cuts out at :31 and it might be too abrupt for the middle of a verse? I can't remember how the original did it, not that it matters much.
Your guitar tone is killer as is the vocal.
cheers,
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/06 08:48:48
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Great job on this Bob, you nailed it!! I saw the Robert Cray Band in the late 90's and there's nothing like seeing him live! I really enjoyed listening to your version x3. Well done!!
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/06 12:36:52
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Sweeeeet blues Bob, had the furry head bobbing by the middle of the second bar with the furry feet tapping along too. Nice job all round 
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/06 12:42:45
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excellent version....
i do find the guitar parts rather thin sounding.
i put this up to the use of software instead of a real amp.
it doesn't sound bad at all,
it just lacks girth.
great solo section.
organ sounds great.....
drum track is a bit boring....
i'd at least program some more 'turn arounds' and think it thru like a drummer who wants to put a couple of chops in there....
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/06 14:06:07
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Great job on this -- hadn't heard that tune in years, and you did it justice.
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/06 15:35:36
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This is well played! Sounds very good to me! Really like your voice too! great job :D
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/06 15:38:26
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Terrific cover, Rob! Takes me back! Reminds me that you don't have to play lightning-fast (e.g., Buddy Guy (who I love, as well)) to rock the blues. Robert Cray just sounded ABFAB!!!
+1 on seeing Robert live. I last saw him outdoors on Navy Pier in Chicago. Rocked from start to finish. Great audio for an outdoor show (same venue as the Blue Oyster Cult concert (which I also attended (I lived across the street)) on blu-ray).
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/06 20:10:26
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I too caught Rob back in the day ....been long time...awesome show. Buddy last year was Phenomenal....his whole band really something to see live....epecially his key player....rippped it up ....but they all good....his younger cat on gtr also very good. If ya love them Blues...ya gotta catch Buddy ...he's last of too many leaving us....
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/07 03:22:36
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/07 16:57:46
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Nice one! I toured this album (Strong Persuader) with Robert as his monitor engineer so it took me back. Don't want to make you too envious even got to play bass at the sound check at the mean fiddler gig with Eric Clapton guesting when Richard, the bass player was running late. He was a lovely bloke to work with and he can make that Telecaster convey emotions like no-one else :)
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/09 09:56:39
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Love your music, Bob. Covered or not, I'm talking about the instrumentals. I could listen to and watch you play in a club all night long. Truly well done!
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/09 10:22:22
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Excellent cover Bob. Agree with Batsbrew that the drums could 'get involved' a little, a few nice fills on the turnarounds and in the solos maybe.
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/09 10:48:46
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sounds like a weekend well spent to me. Really tasty playing/vocal and the mix is spot on to my ears.
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/20 14:25:38
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Sounds great! Good overall mix, and the leads are really sweet - bends and vibrato done just right. You may have lowered the key but it seems to suit your voice well.
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Re: Robert Cray cover- "Smoking Gun"
2016/09/20 21:56:00
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That sounded great to me, nice job! Nice guitar work and that strat sound is sweet. Now watch it not be a strat. :)
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