If the bridge don't fit
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Posted on Nov 14, 2003 09:01 pm
GutterSlinger
Member Since: Jan 27, 2003
I have been writing a rock a billy song and the bridge is way cool but I really don't think the groove stays with the song. My question is do you make it work or do you cut the bridge and make it an a b a b a bb song!!!
A=verse and b=chorus
Gutter
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TheTincanbugsloppy dice, drinks twiceMember
Since: Aug 05, 2003
Nov 14, 2003 10:32 pm Gutter, that's a really subjective, open-ended question. There have been times I've gone one route, times I've gone the other.
Step away from your recorder. Step away from your guitar. Sit in a room with no distractions, no media playing, and study any notes - lyrics, chords, etc - that you've written down during the writing process. Then, in your mind, listen to the song. Hear it from start to finish. How does it end up?
Personally, I feel that if the bridge has evolved the song into an entirely new area, it's not worth it to go to the trouble (and take the listener's time) to shift back into earlier parts. If the song has changed that much, don't fight it, go with it.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 16, 2003 02:19 pm Yup, unless your talking Rockabilly/Fusion cross then you might look at aother bridge choices. The only true way is to try it and go from there.
Nov 16, 2003 06:29 pm That would bring to mind the Hellecasters...that is true rock-a-billy/fusion at its finest, what about the Dixie Dregs (Steve Mooris) Now I don't think my songs are to that fine of an art yet....but someday they will be!!!!
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 16, 2003 09:15 pm Oh My, the Hellecasters. I didnt think I'd ever hear that name here. Let alone Dixie Dregs, My Dregs vinyl is autographed by Steve. Did get to see Steve playing with a young John Petruci years ago, that probably is still one of the most memorable shows I have ever seen. I dont think they rehearsed one note. Just got on stage and played. I was a huge fan, still am I guess. Nothing can compare to tracks like Blood Sucking Leetchs for all out Hell-Billy guitar asault with a touch of Jazz-Fusion on the side.
flame...bringing sexy backMember
Since: Jul 01, 2002
Nov 17, 2003 12:56 pm the hellicopters are cool, whilst we're on bands starting with 'h'.
Nov 18, 2003 08:23 pm Being a guitar slinger for over 3 decades I have been influnced by many types of music and players...I have to say when you get some of the old timers playing together it has the cake. When people tell me who they think is the greatest guitar slingers in the world I guess my age shows. I am a sure beleiver in tone and feeling beat hands down speed and scales. I floor people when they ask me who my guitar god is and I reply Beck and they say "the guy who came up with two turn tables and a microphone"...I have to chuckle!!!! I love all kinds of music as long as it has feeling and tone. Its like they use a line6 pre amp,and I use a muffle box, a matchless tube amp and a mic.(Digital bass drum or a kick mic saturated to tape) I guess I am getting old!!!
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Nov 19, 2003 11:24 pm And some of them even think of Bo Dereck when you mention Becks Bolero. :-)
olddogMember
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Nov 20, 2003 01:39 am Yeah I love listening to a guitarist that can really put feeling into their playing more than sheer speed, technical playing. One of my favorites is Ronnie Montrose, particulary the version of "Town Without Pity" that He did.
I do enjoy well done shredding though too, and I'd love to be able to do it, but you can only take so much of it before it starts to become grating, at least for me. :)
Dan
Nov 20, 2003 07:28 pm yea I saw Ronnie and Buster Brown back in the early 80's man what a guitar player...he brought the house down...when one note can have more feeling than 20 you know they got something going on!!!
