My guitar teacher always encourages me to sing and play something over a drum track. So I did and had the idea of a “kind of 12 bar blues thing” and layered a few guitar tracks over the drums, added a bass line and it kind of reminded me of “before you accuse me” by Eric Clapton. Of course not to compare with the original song. Let’s call it a “X-Mas Special” - that could mean anything
I can’t sing to save my life so I only do it with loud music. You sound a lot better than I ever could. I really like the sound of the guitar. What kind is it? It reminds me of what I’ve been listening to a lot lately- Eric clapton and Mark Knopfler. Listen to Someday by those guys.
Singing is good with loud music or under the shower it’s a Godin Montral Premiere and I used the P90 Pickups. My favourite guitar! Knopfler is in my all time playlist, such an incredible songwriter. I will listen to the song u mentioned. And thanks for your reply! Have a nice X-Mas time.
Nice job,
Reminds me of the time my voice coach had me trying to do something like this while clapping and hoping around on one leg in time. I could not do it!
All the best,
LB
Ha, this sounds like a joyful exercise! I happily sat, played and sang without standing on one leg. But listen to yourself is the hardest. Take care and thanks for your replies!
Very nice. I see where you picked up the “before you accuse me vibe.”
There’s nothing wrong with your voice. I think you can build on that foundation. I’d suggest embracing the “don’t worry about it” attitude you mentioned, and really sing out. While your voice sounds good, you could have a stronger delivery. My advice is to “don’t worry about it,” sing out, and support your voice by breath from your diaphragm. Sing it like you mean it!
Like anything, the more you practice and do it, the better you’ll get.
That was ever so tasty, Eric, both your play and your vocal. I was disappointed when you stopped after two verses.
To add to what JWC said, maybe check out Chris Liepe’s Free Your Voice mini-course. I started with that and then moved to his Discover Your Voice paid course. I’m not yet done but has made a huge difference to my singing.
@sah22 thanks for the reference to Someday, fabulous.
@DavidP Absolutely! I love that song. I’m hoping in 5 years I could play that, but just strum along, not the solos. I love that sound. I don’t expect to play it as well of course, but for my own enjoyment. We’ll see if I’m wishful thinking.
Check out the whole album. Eric Clapton and Friends, The Breeze: An appreciation of JJ Cale.
@DavidP and @J.W.C thanks for taking the time listening to the song. I will watch the lesson on singing, thanks. Now it’s time to listen to your songs and uploads and practice some more myself!
it’s a Godin Montral Premiere and I used the P90 Pickups. My favourite guitar! Knopfler is in my all time playlist, such an incredible songwriter. I will listen to the song u mentioned. And thanks for your reply! Have a nice X-Mas time.