The Whistler

kirkbauer1 · August 2006

Here is my attempt at a Semi Blues thing. The chord progression is a little cheesy coming from Stairway to Heaven but I thought the Piano came out pretty good using the Piano roll. The whistle is actually from a synth.

GNX4: Guitar
Synth Sytrus (Fruity Loops): Whistle
SoundFontPlayer: (Fruity Loops): Piano
SoundFontPlayer: (Fruity Loops): Strings
Drums: Acid Wav file
Recorded in Sonar XL

http://www.digitech.com/soundcomm/guitar_view_music.asp?productid=199&music_id=2435

partch · August 2006

Kirk,
Nice Song!! It started a tad slow for me. But as the song went on I was getting more & more into it. I especially like the heavy parts!! That rocked very cool!!! And like you said I think your Piano part is darn good!! You are doing that in piano roll huh?? Well maybee someday I'll pick up on that some?? Anyhow pretty cool tune!!

God Bless Kirk!!!
Partch

SlashNBurn99 · August 2006

Wow

I Like that alot.

The intro reminded me of those Sergio Leone Westerns.

The heavier parts remind me of The Trans Siberian Orchestra.

Very nice playing and tone. 8)

shredd · August 2006

Dood. That is EXcellent. My kinda jam. I totally loved that Ennio Morricone feel. If I could play like that hotties would be beating my door down...I think...

Tal Rules · August 2006

Wonderful arrangement....
Great guitar playing as well....
Love the mix...
Just awesome... 8) 8) 8)

See Ya,
Tal.. 8)

granitehead · August 2006

Whew... what can I say?? Love the moody feel, love the shifts between contemplative and in-your-faceness, *all* instrumentation is top-notch (esp. the ax!!), mix is superb, not a bit of cheese in sight! I find myself always waiting eagerly for your next post. (I gotta get me a synth...)
- gh

0Dannyboy · August 2006

So very tastey :!: Great tone and atmosphere. I really like the mix as well :twisted: You Rawk :!:

kirkbauer1 · August 2006

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the reviews!!! I only wish I can return the favor more often, but I’m still in the dark ages with a dial up modem at home…I don’t think my wife would go for the 50 bucks for cable…Maybe I could get some new equipment instead…Thanks again.

shredd · August 2006

\kirkbauer1\ wrote:

Thanks for all the reviews!!! I only wish I can return the favor more often, but I’m still in the dark ages with a dial up modem at home…I don’t think my wife would go for the 50 bucks for cable…Maybe I could get some new equipment instead…Thanks again.

Common theme around here. You gotta OK it with her just to buy a ten-pack of strings. :shock: Maybe I shouldn't gripe so much about not havin' a woman???

WOGS858 · August 2006

I really loved it also kirk
wonderful job
what patch did you use for that sweet bules sound?

insideout · August 2006

Excellent tune Kirk! On my speakers, the mix was perfect - Bravo!! I agree with the above, the guitar tones were sweet. When the heavy part kicked in, did I hear some Trans Siberian Orchestra influence?? Very nice job!

shredd · August 2006

Yeah, I'd like to know what patches you used for the intro part ('zep prog'), and especially for the mellow solo part in the first half of the tune. That was killer.
This tune is so tasty I put it in my MP3 folder, for more listening. Hope you aren't copyrighted, I'll have feds beating my door down... :shock:

kirkbauer1 · August 2006

Hi All,

Thanks for the kind words! I used one of the Jazz patches and tweaked it a bit. I don’t remember the exact patch but it was from the jazz folder on the patch site. I use a Strat and the second pickup setting from the neck. In sonar I used some more EQ, Compression and Reverb. The heavy stuff was done with the GaryMoore patch and tweaked out. I used the last pickup slot for this.

BlueGator · August 2006

Dude, excellent work, incredible mix and awesome lead. Look forward to hearing your next submittal.

P.G.Shadow · August 2006

Very sweet dude,had my intrest from the first to the last note. It's like a cross between Mike Oldfeild meets Vinnie Moore,with a little Roger Whiticker thrown in.Very cool.

Keep Rock'in P.G.

dugraha · August 2006

Just a great piece of work Kirk, All parts were well done, loooved the piano I definately agree with slashnburn Had a nice trans-siberian orch. feel to it. Good job and keep'em coming

DGH

Mike B · August 2006

Kirk, really liked this. Nice in every way.

ACWild · September 2006

Wow! This is an extremely tasteful tune. Great arrangement and creative use of instruments. Very listenable. Excellent guitar tone going on! There's lots of different elements to come back to. Sounds like you spent a lot of time on this one. 8)

Wahaiyi · September 2006

simply awesome. man, we have some real pros up in here. at this rate i may never buy another song again.

ACWild · September 2006

\Wahaiyi\ wrote:

simply awesome. man, we have some real pros up in here. at this rate i may never buy another song again.

I agree.

I don't even turn my radio on anymore. It's very disappointing when I do, so I just throw cds on now. Listening to you all is very refreshing and humbling. 8)

DAD5150 · September 2006

Dude what a mix...I got right into this one...tasty Guitar...Way to kick this one in....Props on the guitar riffs...This is a keeper...I felt the guitar love it.....

The Whistler

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