[Moss]

Hi Guys and Gals,
Posting another version of FTLOG by Vai for your critique. I got back to this one after a break from it (well, trying to get the end bits clean - er).
The guitar sits a bit to low in the mix at the moment, I got a bit carried away with trying to make it fit with the backing, but I hope it doesn't ruin it.
I'm really interested in getting some feedback as I haven't copied the song exactly and would love to know what you guys think of this interpretation - I'm having a crack at "Tears of the Sahara" now and it seems a lot more difficult - any practice tips gratefully recieved!

Oh yeah, link....
For the Love of God
NEW LINK!!!!
For The Love Of God (new mix)

 

[ibanezlover]

Hey Moss, really nice playing.:icon_thum The only critique i have is that you seem to be a little too far away in the mix. The tone is spot on, maybe a tad too much delay or somethin'.

 

[theupsguy]

Great, just a tad and I mean a tad too much reverb. But hey, it's your version not Vai's!

 

[Moss]

Thanks for the kind words, I'm pleased you like it. I didn't realise there were so many versions of FTLOG on this forum, thanks for taking the time to look at this one.
I agree completely that there's too much reverb and delay, but it does cover alot of mistakes....... ;-)
My old guitar teacher would be cursing right now, he always used to say "lead guitar should be loud! Turn it up!!!".

 

[tony4552]

That was brilliant, I agree too much reverb but I didnt ruin an excellent performance. Great job me ole mucka:thumb:

 

[Rythameen]

Really nice, except, well you've heard already, bring that solo forward. :jam:

 

[Moss]

Thanks, maybe I'll do another mix and repost tomorrow with the lead turned up.
I guess it'll always sound different depending on which stereo it's played on, and the mp3 compression doesn't help much either. :blush:

 

[Goport]

...and the mp3 compression doesn't help much either. :blush:

Yip! same as doing a mix down in the studio. When you think you have got the perfect mix with all the fx sounding lush and balanced you burn it to disc only to find it is suddenly overpowered by fx and compressed to hell. It's all trial and error mate.

Good job with this, FTLOG is a great track and I never really tire of hearing reworkings of it :thumb:

 

[wahwah]

Yeah, great playing on this. Full of Vai-tronics and for the main part as close as hell. Did anyone mention the reverb was a bit full-on? Oh yeah! :shock:

Let's hear more from ya..."you've got charasma!!" (old DLR quote) :icon_thum

 

[blahblah]

nice work! i like your tone and dynamics and playing was soulful with good vibe. :icon_thum

 

[Edenbridge]

Pretty good mate I liked it....yeah alittle too much Reverb but no biggy its just a cover.

 

[axeshredder]

well to be honest...it sounded so much like steve vai...i had to skim through it...i kinda like when theres a little more of your personal touch to it...im kindof board w/ Vais version at this point.

None the less, this is the best replication ive ever heard...and that includes tone, mix,chops....friggin everything...perfect as far as i can tell:icon_thum

 

[Moss]

Wow!
Thanks guys, still working on the repost ("Now with low-fat reverb....."), but after this thread I've got a new enthusiasm to get it as good as I can.

Yip! same as doing a mix down in the studio. When you think you have got the perfect mix with all the fx sounding lush and balanced you burn it to disc only to find it is suddenly overpowered by fx and compressed to hell. It's all trial and error mate.

Tell me about it!!!
Luckily most of the reverb and eq'ing is done in Sonar (I recorded DI with an RG550 through a GNX1), so theoretically it should be easy to tweak. Having said that, it seems that if I change anything, the mix turns crappy. I'll just play with it for a few hours (probably taken about 12 hours on this version so far.....).

Edit: New link posted on first post - now with less reverb and louder leads. Enjoy!!! :jam:

 

[futsi]

Well Done

That's an excellent cover - Good work boss!

 

[Moss]

Thanks!
I'm actually suprised that no-one really dislikes the tone. I am DESPERATE for a ADA MP-2!!!!! :devilchil
(Anyone wanna donate one to a loving home?) :scratch: