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Mark Wein
05-27-2008, 10:46 PM
I thought it would be fun to post a backing track for the solo section of my song "December" and have you guys post yourselves playing over it!

Here is a live clip of my band Felt playing the song:
http://markwein.com/soundfiles/December.mp3

Click here for the "December" backing track:
http://markweinguitarlessons.com/soundfiles/BTDecember.mp3

I am probably going to have some way to vote (probably have a Poll here in the forum) and I'll give out free copies of my book "Foundations for Guitar" to the three submissions that get the most votes.

You can either submit a Youtube video or a sound clip. If you don't have recording software there are free programs such as "Audacity" that will allow you to record over the backing track!

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

The deadline for submissions is Thursday June 19th and the end of voting will be Thursday, June 26th!

You can host submissions on a site like Soundclick (http://www.soundclick.com) or email them to me and I can host them here on our server...
Mark Wein
05-29-2008, 11:32 PM
I just got the lesson up with the transcription for those of you who want to check it out:

http://markweinguitarlessons.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=80&Itemid=35
Dew Knot Hump
05-30-2008, 09:03 PM
Yo Mark!

How's it hanging?
Mark Wein
05-30-2008, 09:06 PM
Yo Mark!

How's it hanging?


Pretty good! Long time no see! You gonna post a take? The BT is just the length of the actual solo in the song...I'm wondering if I should post a longer one...
Blues Brother
06-02-2008, 04:18 AM
I like the idea that the backing track is short. I could solo longer, however, better, probably not.

I do not have a clue as to what I will need (software, microphone) to record, playback, post, etc.

Ron
Mark Wein
06-02-2008, 04:33 AM
I like the idea that the backing track is short. I could solo longer, however, better, probably not.

I do not have a clue as to what I will need (software, microphone) to record, playback, post, etc.

Ron


I usually have a difficult time being listenable if I go one for too long myself :-[

You can use this software: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/, but actually getting the guitar into the computer is another story...I know that you have a Tascam practice station of some sort...does it have a USB out on it?
Mark Wein
06-03-2008, 01:11 AM
I just realized that some of you might think that you have to recreate my solo note for note for the contest ....I think it would be cooler to hear what you guys come with on your own, actually...I guess what it comes down to is submit what you feel best playing!
Tim
06-11-2008, 10:45 PM
Cool Im gonna go see if I can learn this Solo. I want that book lol 8)
sunvalleylaw
03-13-2012, 04:09 AM
Holy resurrection! I think we should do something like this again. I know a backer that we have worked on in lessons we could use?
reverend1
03-13-2012, 04:12 AM
Sure, why not? :idk:
Modern Saint
03-13-2012, 05:47 PM
When?
Denverdave
03-13-2012, 05:53 PM
It could be the 'January Solo Contest'...but then Mark will have to write a song called January...:o
Mark Wein
03-13-2012, 07:15 PM
:eek:


at first I was all WTF!!!!SPAMMERZ IN MAH OLD THREADZ!!!1!

then I was all

:o


and then

:msm:
sunvalleylaw
03-13-2012, 08:27 PM
:eek:


at first I was all WTF!!!!SPAMMERZ IN MAH OLD THREADZ!!!1!

then I was all

:o


and then

:msm:

So ok Boss, what do you think for a little bit down the road? Could also give us lesson guys (or those that want to) something to shoot for.