Magic GB Slow Blues (with dave_b)

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I finally completed the Snow Leopard upgrade with GB 09. There is a feature in there called Magic Garage Band where you can select one of several song types and the tracks will be generated using loops. This one is "Slow Blues". I'm not the first to upload one of these, and I'm sure I won't be the last! The only thing I did here was to throw a lead on top of the song. Not so much work as usual, had a lot of fun doing it.

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Song Stats

Hits: 2784
Comments: 28
Fans: 12
Plays: 120
Downloads: 106
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Dec 30, 2009 - 10:46:21 PM
Last Updated: Jan 03, 2010 - 04:26:42 PM Last Played: Feb 19, 2019 - 08:37:58 PM

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Song Actions

Hardware:

Fender Stratocaster, PreSonus Firebox

Software:

GarageBand 09

Comments

Feter	Feter said 3341 days ago (December 30th, 2009)
	Slow Blues This is smoking so good my friend ...it does sound so pro and fill with all the grooves .. loved your wailin guitar here ...it need a vocal really ..and wished the lead guitar be in the middle ...this is just so good ..thnx alot for sharin !!!!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

dave_b	dave_b said 3340 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
	Reply Hi Feter, thanks for listening and for your feedback - it is especially valued coming from a bluesman like yourself. Glad you liked this one. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

echoroom	echoroom said 3341 days ago (December 30th, 2009)
	Nice solo Never open magic gb - must give it a try - this works really well! Check out my latest song called Light Sleeper

dave_b	dave_b said 3340 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
	Reply Hi Steve, thanks for coming by and for the listen. Magic GB was fun to work with, so I recommend hacking around with it when you get a few spare hours. I really enjoyed your Everything Now. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

scaustrita	scaustrita said 3340 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
	Slow Blues Great feature in GB09, I use it for practicing. By the sound of your lead much practice is not need! Some outstanding licks, not to mention that warm guitar sound you produce . . . :: Laid Back :: Check out my latest song called Georgia Pines - Steve Caustrita, Sam Dixon

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dave_b said 3340 days ago (December 31st, 2009)

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Hi Steve,
Thanks for coming by and for your kind comments. I do practice pentatonics and blues licks almost everyday since they are at the root of a lot of the music I enjoy playing. The tone is from is from one of the virtual stompboxes included with GB09 - Magic GB actually set the song up that way for me. I did click the overdrive switch on it though :)

Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 3340 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
	And in the right channel we have.... Seriously, great guitar playing, it should just be a bit more in the center. C'mon now, don't be shy.... Check out my latest song called Ten minutes

dave_b	dave_b said 3340 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
	Reply Hi Vic, thanks for coming by and for your kind words. Wish I could play guitar like you play that flute. The Magic GB band was nice enough to allow me to sit in with them, but they warned me to stand to the right to leave some room for the front man :) Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 3340 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
	very cool... guitar riffing, Dave. Yeah, I did this a couple weeks ago with my new Les Paul guitar. You are playing with a great touch and feel on that fretboard. I dig it. Jack Check out my latest song called The Crossing (farewell to Phil)

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dave_b said 3340 days ago (December 31st, 2009)

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Hi Jack, Thanks for coming by and for your kind words. After hearing your version, which I liked, I wanted to take a whack at it too - sort of reminds me of "Stormy Monday" one of my all time favorites. I don't know if you're familiar with Sloparts' tunes. If you dig this kind of music, I think he's the master around here.
Good thing that Magic GB band hit these parts after they were done touring your way :)

Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 3340 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
	nice........... guitar solo work, right in the pocket. true it could be more centered. but nicely done! Check out my latest song called Feeding The Sharks

dave_b	dave_b said 3340 days ago (December 31st, 2009)
	Reply Hi Vic, thanks for the listen, glad you liked it. I just checked out Faded Celluloid Actress, and it's very impressive. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

lengold	lengold said 3339 days ago (January 1st, 2010)
	Great fun and well played. I agree that the guitar should be more centred and higher in the mix. Made me fancy playing with this too. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Decent Girl

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dave_b said 3339 days ago (January 1st, 2010)

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Hi Len, thanks for coming by, glad you liked it. I may do another mix on this, I got a new software bass for Christmas that I need to get up to speed on, and I could try to repro the really nice bass loop here just as an exercise. It would just be a couple of minutes work to center the lead and bring it up as you and others have suggested. I liked your Dodgy Donut and commented on it over there.

Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

thoddi	thoddi said 3339 days ago (January 1st, 2010)
	cool Real blues feel in that guitar playing. It's always nice to jam along to such good recordings like the one you used here. Check out my latest song called The King has left

dave_b	dave_b said 3339 days ago (January 1st, 2010)
	Reply Hi Thor, thanks for coming by and taking a listen. Glad you liked the feel, this is great feedback from a guitar player of your caliber. I've really enjoyed your postings - "Let Me In" is one of my all time favorites on the site, and I look forward to your future postings. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

scofugate	scofugate said 3337 days ago (January 3rd, 2010)
	Great Guitars on this track!! How do they get the horns to sound like that in those built in tracks? I bet their audio instead of midi. I love the guitar Kudos!! Check out my latest song called DreamKiller

dave_b	dave_b said 3336 days ago (January 4th, 2010)
	Reply Hi Scott, thanks for dropping by glad you liked it. Yeah, all the Magic GB parts are loops. They probably hired a bunch of great players, and then chopped everything up :). Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

bud	bud said 3337 days ago (January 3rd, 2010)
	Some seriously sweet licks I'll have to give that a try one of these days. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

dave_b	dave_b said 3336 days ago (January 4th, 2010)
	Reply Hi Kevin, Thanks for the listen, glad you liked it. I dug Wyatt Not, and commented on it over there. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

fasteddie	fasteddie said 3337 days ago (January 3rd, 2010)
	Blues guitar Nice smooth licks! Tasty blues guitar there dave_b! Nice one! Check out my latest song called On Borrowed Time

dave_b	dave_b said 3336 days ago (January 4th, 2010)
	Reply Hi Michael, thanks for coming by, glad you dug it. Sometimes ya just gotta play the blues! Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

egobandit	egobandit said 3336 days ago (January 4th, 2010)
	Fun is what counts, its like havin your own band! Some great playing, I do think the guitar could have been louder, very cool keep playin! Check out my latest song called the unheard

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dave_b said 3336 days ago (January 4th, 2010)

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Hi Ego, thanks for coming by, glad you liked it. Yeah, this one was all about the fun. I may do another mix on this, I got a new software bass for Christmas that I need to get up to speed on, and I could try to repro the really nice bass loop here just as an exercise. After I get that done I'll remix the guitar. It was recorded as a "Guitar Track" in GB09, and all of the effects available to other types of tracks are not available here. However, I did find some basic reverb that I'll be applying in the next version

Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

ktb	ktb said 3335 days ago (January 5th, 2010)
	Magic GB wow, what a great feature! and stellar riffin as well :-) I always hate to upgrade because it requires me to read manuals..lol..that and nothing ever works the same, but this feature sounds like a blast Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

dave_b	dave_b said 3334 days ago (January 6th, 2010)
	Reply Hi John, thanks for coming by, glad you like the riffin. I just checked out Orange Scream which is just great man. Hopefully I can pick up some riffin lessons from you guys! Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 3334 days ago (January 6th, 2010)
	Nice addition You've got those Blues guitar chops going on here Mr. Dave. Magic has been around since the 4th version of GB & I was hoping GB09 would have new Magic songs but the songs remain the same as GB08. You made it your own. Keep on keepin on,T Check out my latest song called Little Drummer Boy

dave_b	dave_b said 3334 days ago (January 6th, 2010)
	Reply Hi Terry, Thanks for the listen, glad you liked my spin on this song. Really liked "The Greys" and looking forward to your next post. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

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