The MP3 Contest entry that never was...... - Guitars101

**rjfoster** · 10-27-2005, 12:33 PM

This is a sort of "Before and After" post, so please download and listen to THIS "BEFORE" FILE while reading the post below:

A few months ago, as you may recall, there was an MP3 contest where the entrants were to take an old mellow tune and then rock it up and modernize it. At the time, I had started working on a song but was not able to post up to G101 on time to enter the contest. The version I had done at that point was basicly just a MIDI file of the song with my guitar work on top of it.

The song I decided to do was Baker Street by Gerry rafferty. If you clicked the link above as I suggested, then at this point you are listening to the original version.

After you have had a chance to listen to a bit of the original song, download and listen to THIS "AFTER" FILE. CRANK IT UP!!!

Now you are listening to the completed version of the song. The MIDI is completely gone and has been replaced by bass, drums and guitars. I had some help doing this song, and everyone has done an absolutely brilliant job of playing on this tune!

Here are the people that were involved in this production:

Rjmjajrj (G101) --------------------> Vocals, backing vocals.
Chris Wilson (A buddy of mine) -----> Bass
NickT (artistcollaboration.com) ----> Drum Loops (But they SOUND live!)
Rj (G101) --------------------------> Lead guitars, Rhythm Guitars, Finger Cymbals, Mixing, Mastering

Here's the best part of the story -
This song is going to be included on a compilation CD that is going to be given to Mr. Rafferty himself for Christmas this year! What a rush!!!

So - thats it folks - I hope you have enjoyed listening to this tune as much as we have enjoyed playing it for you!

Lata!

Rj

Naifuzan · 10-27-2005, 12:54 PM

I've followed this one from the start. So it's great to hear the finished piece!
I STILL miss the cheesy sax tho

Great job nonetheless. It's really cool that you managed to put this one together. I bet Gerry's gonna love it

strat78 · 10-27-2005, 12:58 PM

Nice recording and very cool arrangement and execution! Ah, now I hear the finger cymbals. Loved the intro and again at 3:51.

**walt q.** · 10-27-2005, 02:21 PM

Very cool! I've always like the original and your version is very creative and energetic. Nice work.

**rjfoster** · 10-27-2005, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naifuzan

I've followed this one from the start. So it's great to hear the finished piece!
I STILL miss the cheesy sax tho

Great job nonetheless. It's really cool that you managed to put this one together. I bet Gerry's gonna love it

LOL - Heck - I think the cheesy sax misses YOU! Xmas is around the corner - ask Santa and maybe he'll bring you a cheesy sax for christmas!

Rj

**rjfoster** · 10-27-2005, 03:34 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I am just wondering tho - do you think the reverse feedback at the beginning is overkill? I thought it would be neat and put it in there, but now I listen and I'm not sure....

Rj

**rjmjajrj** · 10-27-2005, 05:57 PM

Rjfoster, I want to thank you for including me on this project! You have really worked hard on this song and it came out awesome!! Great job rj.

Rythameen · 10-27-2005, 07:00 PM

Congratulations RJ well done...................

rain · 10-28-2005, 06:29 PM

Man I havent heard this song in so long...Its a great tune,and you guys really did it justice!

**Scott Parnell** · 10-28-2005, 07:24 PM

great job you guys to making a classic surely stand out here. you all did this cover justice. hats off to yas and congrats!

**rjfoster** · 10-28-2005, 10:36 PM

Hey thanks everyone for the comments - much appreciated!

If you are interested in hearing how this project originally sounded when I first entered it in the MP3 of the month contest, click the link below.

PS: Complete with "cheesy sax" hehehehehe.

http://www.guitars101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33668

Rj

sgstd · 10-29-2005, 01:12 PM

Awesome job by all involved!!!

I personally prefer this to the origional!!!

I'm a sucker for harmonized guitars!!!!

This is killer!!!

**rjfoster** · 10-31-2005, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sgstd

Awesome job by all involved!!!

I personally prefer this to the origional!!!

I'm a sucker for harmonized guitars!!!!

This is killer!!!

Thanks! I'm a sucker for harmonized guitars too - ever since I was introduced to Iron Maiden oh so many years ago.

I'm glad you enjoyed the tune!

Rj

**Jeffery Bravo** · 10-31-2005, 06:06 AM

woooooo!!! your hard work paid off.

Stiglar · 10-31-2005, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flair

woooooo!!! your hard work paid off.

I agree ,

that was really fantastic , clever arrangement , tight ryhthm work ,

Great change of style .. the harmony guitars made it for me , as did the vocals .. cool solo , and just well thought out and put together .. great job

The MP3 Contest entry that never was...... AKA Baker Street!