"Sweet L.A." and "Little Sister"

[Ruwrak]

I have a shorter attentionspan anyway so don't worry,it's not you

It's good to know that the stuff that I have differs not so much from yours. I also have a fender squire and an old amplier (minus the strings and hope part.) But I hardly ever play. Didn't quite have the talent or the time to keep at it.

So maybe for next month, how exactly did you teach yourself to play? I know you mentioned somewhere you did it by ear only. How do you do that? And how do you know what an A, B, D, E or G (not even sure if those are the actual notes) is?

Whenever I read notescript I get confused on where to place the fingers. As in there are a lot of frets to push and only 4 or 5 lines notes can be placed on. Tabs is more clear, but it doesn't make me feel like I'm reading note scripture

 

[MiracleOfSound]

One thing though: could you release a digital version of your album? I don't even remember when I last bought a physical CD, but on both iTunes and Zune the songs are all split up. A digital compilation would be greatly appreciated!

I'll be doing bundle 'album' offers at the end of the year

 

[Proverbial Jon]

Seems like everyone's been saying it, but "Redemption Blues" and "The New Black Gold" would be my picks for analysis next please! My two favourites by far!

Loving the music and the new column, keep it up!

 

[PleaseDele]

I like the way you write these Gavin. Love how you explained compression and filtersweeping with saying "Like in dance music". Really shows you know what you are doing.

As for what I'd like to see next, I'd like to see an in-depth on New Black Gold. You really captured something in that tune.

Loving the gear list by the way. Shows you don't need to best of the best to make killer tunes.

Keep up this good work both in the music and in Encore!

 

[JesterRaiin]

And that's it ! True artist doesn't need fancy stuff to create.
Don't stop man.

 

[AbstractStream]

Encore for New Black Gold!

"Sounds like Nine Inch Nails." There's nothing bad with that.
The biggest shock for me here was the 90s children Yamaha keyboard. I never would have guessed, but that's kind of awesome. You make great music using minimal gear.

 

[DeadpanLunatic]

I have removed my words from this site.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

and your voice, mercy me, is there honestly not a single bit of tuning in there? It's so damn smooth.

Not one bit - There is no processed tuning on any of my songs, if I screw up a line I will do more takes until I get it right!

 

[Owlslayer]

This reminded me of how damn good Little Sister sounds... you should have put links in the article, so everyone could go and listen to those songs even faster!
But yeah, Little Sister is definitely one of my favorites, sounds just so ... can't really describe it. But I'm loving it nonetheless!
For the next one, I'd like to see The New Black Gold.

Also, I'm really amazed that you get your things done so well with so little equipment. I thought you had a big studio-ish place where you can do all kinds of musical wonders. But you can make great music with what you have right now? That's downright amazing.