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My band recorded...(Edit: New Song!)
Dec 15^th, 2008 at 5:11pm

So, my new power trio, The Illegal Exploits, recorded two covers for a demo CD and we've got them on the interwebs...

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Yours truly is singing lead on Fire, playing bass on all the songs, organ on the John Mayer cover, and backing vocals on CSF and Gravity.
And we're all 17.

Edit: We have a new song up!

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Reply #1 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 5:27pm

Was listening to Dissection myself when this thread caught my eye, but I had to turn them down so I could listen to your songs.

First song did not ring a bell, guess I don´t know the band. I´m European so that might be the problem, or it´s too new for my taste.
But the second one, by the seminal Ted Nugent.... very well done guys, especially considering you´re just 17.

Compliments from the Netherlands,

Pascal.

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JuniorBrew CH.com Junior Offline Who are you people?! Posts: 87 Near Milwaukee, WI, USA Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #2 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 5:43pm The first song is by John Mayer...he's newer. Thank you for the kind words!
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #3 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 5:48pm I absolutely am blown away by the first song. There's a depth of maturity to the music and vocals that would suggest you guys have worked really hard. Congrats - way to go - and all that other good stuff. Sure does look like music will play a big part of your life. Keep up the good work. Carol
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Mosaicwench CH.com Sponsor Offline www.mosaicwench.com Posts: 3507 Near Milwaukee WI, USA Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #4 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 5:59pm Grandma_Sweet_Boy wrote on Dec 15^th, 2008 at 5:48pm: Sure does look like music will play a big part of your life. And ear plugs will be a big part of mine . . . . . I love listening to them, just not the volume!
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #5 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 6:00pm You guy's are very talented. I enjoyed the two songs and hope to hear more from you. Maybe I will go into Music World or CD Plus some day soon and see your CD or DVD there for sale. I will buy one instantly! Rock-on!!!
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cynjeep89 CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 1626 Delaware\| Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #6 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 6:12pm Dang, Roy! You guys sound great. I'm going to forward your link to John so he can give it a listen. Ya make me proud, young man. Oh yeah, be nice to Mom and turn down the volume....just a wee bit, k?
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Redd CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 8457 Stevens Point USA Wisconsin Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #7 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 6:15pm Sounding VERY good. You guys have talent! Record more when you get the chance...I'd love to listen.
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Re: My band recorded...
Reply #8 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 6:51pm

Great job!
You and your band are really impressive, not to mention talented.

As a former music teacher, and someone still very involved in the music world, I have a few questions;

Are any of your group formally trained musicians?
You mentioned a demo CD. Do you have additional material ready to go as a follow up?
How much time does your group invest in itself each week? (I know at 17 you have school, jobs, social lives, household responsibilites etc.)
Do you have any original music in the works? any budding writers among the group?
There was not quite enough organ variation for me to tell, but was the organ a Hammond B3? ( hard to tell listening thru crap computer speakers ...probably a digital keyboard, but i felt a hint of a Hammond 3 and Leslies)

Keep makin' music.
Thanks and keep posting links to your music.
Paul

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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #9 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 7:55pm Thanks for the link, Roy. You all sound great....very impressive!!! Jackie
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lashultzwfe CH.com Veteran Offline Make it a Great Day! Posts: 178 Milton,Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #10 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 7:59pm Nice Job, Roy, I chip off the old block! Diane
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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #11 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 8:22pm OH Roy....You guys are great. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am proud to know you. Can I have you autograph?
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #12 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 8:31pm Very cool, Roy. You all have talent--I'll be looking forward to hearing more out of you in coming years. (Hey, I know that guy!) Best wishes, George
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Re: My band recorded...
Reply #13 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 8:40pm

MITYRARE wrote on Dec 15^th, 2008 at 6:51pm:

Great job!
You and your band are really impressive, not to mention talented.

As a former music teacher, and someone still very involved in the music world, I have a few questions;

Are any of your group formally trained musicians?
You mentioned a demo CD. Do you have additional material ready to go as a follow up?
How much time does your group invest in itself each week? (I know at 17 you have school, jobs, social lives, household responsibilites etc.)
Do you have any original music in the works? any budding writers among the group?
There was not quite enough organ variation for me to tell, but was the organ a Hammond B3? ( hard to tell listening thru crap computer speakers ...probably a digital keyboard, but i felt a hint of a Hammond 3 and Leslies)

Keep makin' music.
Thanks and keep posting links to your music.
Paul

Formally trained? I learned by ear...as did our guitarist. Drummer has taken lessons for about 10 years.

We have about an album's worth to follow up, yes.

Per week, we invest maybe, 8 hours (4 hour practice every Thursday and Sunday.)

Original music, yes. We've been writing blues songs to beat the proverbial band.

On the organ, good catch. It's a sampled B3 played with midi (It's made by Native Instruments... it's called the B4 MkII) by myself. I think 16', 4', 2' and 1', with pedals at the end and Leslie simulation.

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Reply #14 - Dec 15^th, 2008 at 9:05pm

Hi again JuniorBrew,
Thanks for answering my questions.

"I learned by ear...as did our guitarist."

- it is wonderful to have a good ear - i was never satisfied or confident enough in mine. (but give me a score and i'll play it.)

"We've been writing blues songs to beat the proverbial band."

- your trio sound is well suited to that style - post some when you have the chance

"On the organ, good catch"

- organ is my specialty - mostly large 4 manual cathedral-style pipe organs now...church special events...organ recitals/concerts...but back in my youth i did a lot of Hammond B3 stuff with rock and pop groups...thinking of buying one again...nostagia...they are still commanding as much $ as a new car...hard to justify when compared to digital.

Keep playing and having fun with it JuniorBrew....I am off to the piano now....i still try and play between one and two hours per day...the same as i have done for the last 39 years.(I miss the odd day)

In music!
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JuniorBrew CH.com Junior Offline Who are you people?! Posts: 87 Near Milwaukee, WI, USA Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #15 - Dec 16^th, 2008 at 12:23am Thanks for all the kind words, everyone. We're recording tomorrow night, vocals for the 3rd song, and full structure for the 4th song... The 3rd is Cold Shot by Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the 4th is my vocal debut on the album, Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman.
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Reply #17 - Dec 16^th, 2008 at 7:57am

JuniorBrew wrote on Dec 16^th, 2008 at 12:23am:

Thanks for all the kind words, everyone.

We're recording tomorrow night, vocals for the 3rd song, and full structure for the 4th song...

The 3rd is Cold Shot by Stevie Ray Vaughan, and the 4th is my vocal debut on the album, Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman.

Oh! Oh!! You're going to put these up also so we can here them too, right???

mel

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Jimi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't feed the moderators Posts: 4925 Madisonville, KY Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #18 - Dec 16^th, 2008 at 9:36am Band sounded tight. Vocals were actually real good considering you guys are 17. Not sure about the bass player though. You guys have fun with this. There is obviously talent in this group. I enjoyed it.
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JuniorBrew CH.com Junior Offline Who are you people?! Posts: 87 Near Milwaukee, WI, USA Gender:	Re: My band recorded... Reply #21 - Dec 17^th, 2008 at 12:00am New song up! I'm still not singing on record yet... We couldn't get the feel right on the next one.
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Reply #22 - Dec 17^th, 2008 at 6:54am

Cool Roy! Stevie Ray Vaughn is one of my favorite singers & guitar players. The tempo is faster on your version of Cold Shot, but it still sounds really good. Only wish I could hear it live instead because the bass doesn't come through over the net. I think it's my speakers? Sad

Anyway, are you guys going to try Tracy Chapman again? I would think it'd be a hard song to tackle. Are there any others of hers that you could try instead?

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Reply #24 - Dec 17^th, 2008 at 12:51pm

Melissa wrote on Dec 17^th, 2008 at 6:54am:

Cool Roy! Stevie Ray Vaughn is one of my favorite singers & guitar players. The tempo is faster on your version of Cold Shot, but it still sounds really good. Only wish I could hear it live instead because the bass doesn't come through over the net. I think it's my speakers? Sad

Anyway, are you guys going to try Tracy Chapman again? I would think it'd be a hard song to tackle. Are there any others of hers that you could try instead?

mel

Yeah, the tempo's about 6 to 8 beats per minute too fast. Sad

But yeah, we'll be trying Tracy Chapman again...my guitar player is leaving Friday for Hawaii to visit his relatives, and he won't be back until after New Year's.

Drummer and I have time to get the feel before then.

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