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2012/10/11 14:31:57
JDavis1954
This cover was a load of fun to put together.  I did the vocals, played acoustic and electric guitars.  That leaves organ, bass, and drums, all of which are sequenced.  Configuring the drums to emulate Keith Moon was a chore, but very gratifying, and the legendary organ part was way cool to work on as well.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jePvpQQS3wo&feature=plcp
 
Give a listen and let me know what you think.
 
Thanks!
Jerry 
2012/10/11 18:03:54
Lynn
Jerry, it was so good that I got fooled.  You did a very fine job on a difficult song.  welcome to the forum.
2012/10/11 18:24:50
JDavis1954
Thanks Lynn!
2012/10/11 18:49:03
BenMMusTech
Hey Jerry, nice job.  The reverb is a little strong for me and the mix lacks something.  I don't know what, at first I thought it lacked some zing at the top end but I'm not sure maybe it just needs punch.  Also the drums are a little loose at the start.

Good job though.

Peace Ben
2012/10/12 04:37:59
Bob Oister
Hey, Jerry,
 
Welcome to the forum, and excellent job on this great cover of one of my all time favorite rock classics!
 
Nice work on all of the instrumental performances and vocals, and the Yellowstone pictures in the video were great.  I did this song in several of my cover bands over the years, and it's always been a knock out crowd pleaser.
 
Nice work!
Bob
2012/10/15 09:04:42
shawn@trustmedia.tv
That was a great track to cover...nice job..nice video
2012/10/15 09:17:59
Guitarhacker
Nice job.... especially on the drums....I can't imagine trying to sequence Moon's playing.  Guitar tone is that speaker ripping crunchy cranked sound that was classic Who....

I think the video was well done but off target totally. Nice pictures for sure... but  the message in the music didn't fit. This would have been better served with pictures of politicians from both sides of the political aisle....and maybe even video snippits with some voice of the pols spouting their generic statements about saving social security or some other such nonsense. 

Yellowstone is one of those destinations that is on my list of places to visit before I kick the bucket. 
2012/10/17 21:51:18
JDavis1954
Thanks for the feedback Herb.  The drums were more fun once they started to sound right, but a pain in the butt to transpose.  I split the drum track out of the original and listened intently to every beat.  Took a while to do but that's the only way I knew to get the result I wanted.
 
I chose this song to go with the pictures, not vice versa, and I was leaning heavily on irony and tongue in cheek to match up what I had with the music.  My statement with the video is not counter-culture, realizations of sentimentality of youthful rebellion as the lyrics suggest.  Mine was trying to say that the beauty all around us is not as appreciated until we pause to take it in, and once we realize it, we won't get fooled again.  
 
Your idea would be great for a video in the context of the lyrics and vibe of the song.
 
Jerry
2012/10/18 13:20:07
JD1813
Loved this one, Jerry!   Of all the songs to cover, this one is so challenging on many levels - drums, guitars, vocals.  Your renditions and mixing is top-notch.   I also really enjoyed the picture/video and it all fit together so very well!  great job!
- John  
2012/10/18 16:52:50
M@ B
Welcome JDavis1954. Lighters lit! Rock-on.
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