"Carlton meets Babyface" - new tune

[journo]

Hi,

I know we all wish it was true but I'm only kidding. This tune is all me. The story is this. A friend who plays only covers made me a bet. As I always write my own tunes he wanted to know if I could arrange and record a cover.

I choose "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and I was very influenced by Larry Carlton for the guitar (please note I still sound like me ) and Babyface for the arrangement.

Please tell me what you think of the mix as this is the first time I recorded and mixed on headphones only.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Hope you enjoy it!

Mats N

 

[scottl]

Originally posted by journo
I choose "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and I was very influenced by Larry Carlton for the guitar (please note I still sound like me ) and Babyface for the arrangement.

Please tell me what you think of the mix as this is the first time I recorded and mixed on headphones only.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Hope you enjoy it!

Mats N

I thought you nailed Larry's vibe to a "T". Very nice!! The backing was great but somehow I was not thinking Babyface. Maybe a few gospelish subs? On the other hand, the guitar achieved your goal.

Killer work. Thanks for posting.

Scott

 

[Mike]

Larry! Right on! Great job Mats.

Mike

 

[journo]

Hi Scott and Mike,

I was almost ashamed to put myself in the same sentence as the esteemed Mr C. I was afraid that people here would come on me like a ton of bricks. You two are really too kind. Thanks for listening!

Cheers,

Mats N

 

[LilSteve]

Nice! You nailed that LC sound. Guitar/Amp?

 

[journo]

Originally posted by LilSteve
Nice! You nailed that LC sound. Guitar/Amp?

Hi LilSteve,

Thanks for listening!

I used a PRS McCarty (stock) and I recorded it direct to computer using my Boss GS-10 using the Warm Clean amp model. Delay (Kjaerhus) and reverb (tc electronics) plug-ins added in the mix.
I'm very please with the GS-10 as it works great with both single coils and humbuckers.

Cheers,

Mats N

 

[glynn]

Nice and smooth, props!

 

[scottl]

Originally posted by journo
Hi LilSteve,

Thanks for listening!

I used a PRS McCarty (stock) and I recorded it direct to computer using my Boss GS-10 using the Warm Clean amp model. Delay (Kjaerhus) and reverb (tc electronics) plug-ins added in the mix.
I'm very please with the GS-10 as it works great with both single coils and humbuckers.

Cheers,

Mats N

What is that delay?? I need a good plugin. I am not happy with mine.

Scott

 

[DonW]

Sounds great! Funky, smooth and sweet.

 

[journo]

Hi,

Glynn and Hammertoe - Thanks for listening and the encouragement.

Scottl - This is a very easy to use freeware (hooray!) that sounds great on guitars and almost everything. It can be found at:
http://www.kjaerhusaudio.com/classic-delay.php

While you're at their site, do yourself a favour and check out their other free plug-ins. If you like chorus then try the Kjaerhus on both guitars and Rhodes. It's the only chorus plug-in I use.

Cheers,

Mats N

 

[tambokgt]

I love it. I love Larry Carlton.

Do you have more ? Hope you don't mind.....I downloade it and it's in my desktop.

 

[rh]

One of my favorite tunes, nicely played. Mind posting the BT?

 

[journo]

Originally posted by tambokgt
Do you have more ? Hope you don't mind.....I downloade it and it's in my desktop.

Hi Tambokgt,

I don't mind at all. Actually I owe you thanks for the compliment.

Cheers,

Mats N

 

[Rid]

Man that was lovely.
I am also a huge Carlton fan.
Lines of gold.
Hip track and playing Journo.

 

[journo]

Originally posted by rh
One of my favorite tunes, nicely played. Mind posting the BT?

Hi rh,

Thanks for listening. Here is the BT. All for your enjoyment

Somewhere Over The Rainbow Backing Track

Cheers,

Mats N

 

[Dave Orban]

VERY nice...!

 

[journo]

Originally posted by Rid
Man that was lovely.
I am also a huge Carlton fan.
Lines of gold.
Hip track and playing Journo.

Hi Rid,

Were you born this kind or do you work at it
Thanks for the compliment!

Cheers,

Mats N

 

[journo]

Originally posted by Dave Orban
VERY nice...!

Hi Dave,

Thanks for listening.
Glad you liked it!

Cheers,

Mats N

 

[Marcello]

enjoyed it, you played with a great feel man !

really cool. :AOK

 

[journo]

Originally posted by Marcello
enjoyed it, you played with a great feel man !

really cool. :AOK

Thanks Marcello! Helped me out of todays dump.

Cheers,

Mats N