The Ventures - Walk Dont Run - listen and critique please

[Greg_L]

I love old surf stuff, so I thought i'd try my hand at my favorite surf song.

"Walk Dont run"

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=592804

Any comments welcome - good or bad.

Thanks.

 

[DavidK]

The link doesnt work. Not only that, it shuts down my internet access. Try soundclick.

 

[Greg_L]

Damn. Sorry bro.

 

[Greg_L]

Okay, here it is on my soundclick page:

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=592804

 

[rockabilly1955]

hey... do u actually go through all that licensing stuff for cover songs on soundclick???

 

[danny.guitar]

hey... do u actually go through all that licensing stuff for cover songs on soundclick???

I don't, never had any problems (yet).

The mix sounds good to me, nice playing. Drums seem to sit back behind the mix well, like they were mic'd for that effect.

Guitar tone sounds great, and like I said, nice playing.

 

[Greg_L]

I don't, never had any problems (yet).

The mix sounds good to me, nice playing. Drums seem to sit back behind the mix well, like they were mic'd for that effect.

Guitar tone sounds great, and like I said, nice playing.

Thanks.

 

[Greg_L]

hey... do u actually go through all that licensing stuff for cover songs on soundclick???

I don't. I figured what the hell. I see tons of other people on there doing covers with no licensing, so might as well try my luck.

 

[DavidK]

1. Soundclick is extremely reliable.

2. Sounds like the real deal. Really, If I heard this on the radio I wouldnt know the difference. Well done, you hit the notes correctly AND capture the feel.

 

[Greg_L]

1. Soundclick is extremely reliable.

2. Sounds like the real deal. Really, If I heard this on the radio I wouldnt know the difference. Well done, you hit the notes correctly AND capture the feel.

Thank you very much. I tried to keep it sounding true to the original while still using modern equipment/techniques.

 

[DavidK]

Thank you very much. I tried to keep it sounding true to the original while still using modern equipment/techniques.

Yes, I didnt mean that it sounded like it was recorded in the 60s. The sound quality is 21st Century, the FEEL is 60s Surf, or whatever this genre would be called.

 

[Greg_L]

Yes, I didnt mean that it sounded like it was recorded in the 60s. The sound quality is 21st Century, the FEEL is 60s Surf, or whatever this genre would be called.

Lol. I didn't take it that way. I got what you meant. Thanks again.

 

[Slowrider]

Your version sounds better than some bands I played the song with!! Way to go!

 

[Greg_L]

Your version sounds better than some bands I played the song with!! Way to go!

Thanks!

 

[cmhansen]

You really got the feel on this song down really good. Great stuff.

As for covers licenses, I'd have no idea. I don't do covers. But like as been said SC is very lenient about this kind of thing. A little to lenient if you ask me. I'm always worrying about some one going after them for copyright infringement. Hate to see them shut the place down. I mean, you can't beat the price.

 

[Greg_L]

You really got the feel on this song down really good. Great stuff.

As for covers licenses, I'd have no idea. I don't do covers. But like as been said SC is very lenient about this kind of thing. A little to lenient if you ask me. I'm always worrying about some one going after them for copyright infringement. Hate to see them shut the place down. I mean, you can't beat the price.

Thank you.

 

[Bulls Hit]

Haha! I like it. Good stuff, you've captured the feel real well. I've always had a soft spot for surf guitars

 

[Greg_L]

Haha! I like it. Good stuff, you've captured the feel real well. I've always had a soft spot for surf guitars

Thanks man. Me too. I love surf guitar stuff.

 

[ido1957]

Excellent version Greg - the whammy bar action and the tremelo are perfect.... Love the drumming in this too - it rocks.....

 

[Greg_L]

Excellent version Greg - the whammy bar action and the tremelo are perfect.... Love the drumming in this too - it rocks.....

Awesome. Thank you.