Silent No More (MJRF)

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Well, since I'm a re-registration from 2008, I decided that this re-mix would be a perfect entry for the (MJRF). I wrote it back in December 20008, but had it lying around until Jan 2009, when I finally was able to put on the solo's I wanted after a few weeks of practicing new techniques.

Special thanks to everyone who helped with their comments about the mix on my previous version. It truly helped tremendously.

Thanks again and I hope you enjoy the tune.

Chris

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Hits: 900
Comments: 63
Fans: 29
Plays: 109
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Uploaded: Feb 02, 2009 - 12:55:39 PM
Last Updated: Aug 18, 2009 - 11:05:48 PM Last Played: Nov 01, 2009 - 03:03:22 PM

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ckrohm	ckrohm said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	Whoa... I think that is a bit too much on the treble and the overdrive side. The right channel especially sounds like it clips... The play is great though... what a guitar player...! Check out my latest song called Scratching

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PickQuickRecords said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)

Thanks.
I was going over that in the mix and it's just the guitar solo's tone. I used a neck position single coil in a Srat, so it gave it a "brittle" tone. I have it panned slightly to the right, so sometimes it sounds like it clips in the right speaker, but it's really the solo sound. When the solo is removed from the mix. It's no longer present. I checked the solo tracks and I couldn't find any clipping.
So I'm sure that's what it is. Weird.

Thanks again for the comment. I appreciate it.

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peacepiano	peacepiano said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	Tough one This is a tough one to catch, but it is well worth it. The mix sounds good to me. I like soaring guitars! Hope you leave it up for a while so I can give it a closer listen later. Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	lol I know Bill. This one will be staying up. I REALLY need a "edit mix" button! lol Thanks again. I hope you enjoy it later. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Feter	Feter said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	Silent No More The speed with the bees ....a crystal clear job ...which came from a hand of a real talented guitarist ...this is my fav of yours Chris ...did you hear it loud ...YOU ROCK !!!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Feter. I'm flattered that it's your favorite. I'm happy you noticed the difference between mixes. Your too kind. Thanks again! Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

sheilad	sheilad said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	This belongs on the stage! You seriously rock! Check out my latest song called Halloween Wandering/PickQuickRecords

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Shelia. Hopefully by the end of this year, I'll have a band put together. I've been itching again to play out. I'm starting to miss it. Thanks again. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Reggie_Pole	Reggie_Pole said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	Great showcase ... for that blazing guitar work. Sounds much better. Whoah! Check out my latest song called Examination Dream

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Reggie. Ya, I had the pans for the guitars at twelve o'clock when I converted the file, so I had to fix it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the listen and comment. I appreciate it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

ktb	ktb said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	dude you melted my speakers! nice shredding. You must have fingertips of steel Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	Fingertips of steel. I bet that would sound pretty wild! I probably wouldn't even need a pick if I had them! lol. Thanks John. I appreciate you stopping in and commenting. Glad you liked it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

FEEL	FEEL said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	Oh! this is just fantastic Very POWERFUL and precise. What an unexpected and a pleasant surprise to the reunion jam... I think the lighter burned my hand. Check out my latest song called Pigs Fly

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks John. I worked on the mix quite a bit for the past few days to remove the distortion and I remembered about (MJRF), so I figured it would be perfect since I'm a re-registration of 08. I hope thats not your left hand! lol Thanks John for the return listen. I really appreciate it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 293 days ago (February 2nd, 2009)
	all systems go Chris, the levels are so much better here. actually sounds better overall. I'm always amazed at your speed sweeps. Check out my latest song called November

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 291 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	Thanks Vic. Yes, I had to start from the bottom up on the mix, pull some bass frequencies from the rhythm guitars, and few other things, but it really helped clean up the overall level. Thanks again for the return listen. I appreciate the valuable feedback. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 293 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	wicked ripping... Stellar fret work my friend! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 291 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	Thanks Daniel. I appreciate the listen and comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks again. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

psexnyc	psexnyc said 293 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	I Can Not Comment..... This song just captures my imagination...It does not allow me to compose words as I am fixated on the dexterity of the fingers across the fretboard. Do you have any old practicing techniques lying around so I can get my fingers in shape? Sweepingly Awesome. I love this!!! Check out my latest song called C'Mon Get Ready LIVE (MJRF)

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PickQuickRecords said 290 days ago (February 5th, 2009)

Thanks Phil.
I'm happy you like it so much. I have some stuff I may be able to scan for ya. Most of the stuff I have is from old "Guitar, for the Practicing Musician" mags. I'll see what I can get together and send you a note.

Actually, I bought the Yngwie Malmsteen instructional DVD. It's from "Alfred Publishing Co, Inc.", and that's what I've recently been practicing. Well worth the money.

Thanks again for the listen and comment. I appreciate it.

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

ted23

ted23 said 293 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)

Shredder.
Wow! Nice playing. I can only dream of playing like that...
I've heard lots technically brilliant guitarists who like to shred it up. More often than not it's done for showing off's sake and while technically brilliant the music doesnt really capture the imagination and is usually bland.
Your tune however has some emotion to it and is impressive both in ability and feeling. Solid backing also.
Great work!!

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PickQuickRecords said 287 days ago (February 9th, 2009)

Thank You Ted.
I appreciate your in depth comment. It was fun to write this tune because I was pretty pumped about the lessons I was practicing and really wanted to "try" them out for lack of a better term. So any hurdles I experienced were quickly overcome with the excitement of exploring a different approach. Personally, I was surprised with the results. Anyway, I'm glad you took the time to listen and comment, again I appreciate it.

Thank you

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 293 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	Kidding no more That's a serious piece of shredding. I think I'm awake now. Check out my latest song called Desert Stars

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 287 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Thanks Vic. I'm glad you liked it, now don't nod off! Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 293 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	Hey! Love those solos! Nice choral effects at the change. Drives! Check out my latest song called Capitalist's Drag

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 287 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Thanks Doug. It was fun being able to finally "get it" so to say. I'm hoping I can incorporate more of this style into my next song as well. Thanks again for the listen and comment. I appreciate it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

stratcat	stratcat said 292 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	Smokin Pic, love the wide sweeping vibrato. Very Ywngie, but with your own twist. Tearin up the fretboard=callouses. Plenty of appregio licks a screamin. Bravo! Check out my latest song called Fender Bender

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PickQuickRecords said 287 days ago (February 9th, 2009)

Thanks Bill
Yes, when I first started practicing these riffs, man... were my fingers on fire for a couple days (lol). Actually, I had to give myself a break to let them quit stinging.

Now that I'm practicing on a regular basis again, I moved past the blistering stage FINALLY. Yay!

Thanks again for listening and leaving a comment. I'm happy you enjoyed the tune.

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

maxjsl37	maxjsl37 said 292 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
	Great Love the speed picking technique. Very Malmsteen sounding Love it. I will never be that good so atleast I can listen to your tunes in awe! Great job! Check out my latest song called National Bastard

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PickQuickRecords said 287 days ago (February 9th, 2009)

Thanks John.
I'm happy you dig this, but I'm sure if you put in the practice, you could play like this eventually also. The funny thing is that when I first started playing solos, I was terrible. I would end up pissing my cat off and he would attack the front of my amp! lol

I truly believe that with enough practice, anybody can achieve any level of playing that they desire. If you want some of these riff's in tab, send me a note with your e-mail and I'll get them to you.

Thanks again for stopping by and listening. I appreciate it.

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Kicbal	Kicbal said 292 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Yeah! Every once in a while nothing fits the bill like an over the top, overblown guitar god, bombastic sonic pile driver. I mean this in the best way. Stellar playing. Cool guitar tone, coming in super hot. All I can say is WOW! Check out my latest song called Falling Stars Forgotten

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 287 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Thanks Kicbal. I'm a huge fan of "shredding" guitar, so I've been dreaming of finally playing these type of riffs for a quite a while, so I really enjoyed your comment. Thanks again and I'm happy you liked it. Welcome to MacJams! Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 291 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	flaming frets holy cow! amazing speed and agility thanks Check out my latest song called One For Me

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 287 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Thanks Smokey. Glad you could enjoy it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

lengold	lengold said 291 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	You can keep posting this every week if you like Chris - I'll definitely listen and fave every time. Wonderful. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	lol Thanks Len. Believe me, there are times I've done just that with other tunes! lol Thanks again for the listen, I appreciate it. C. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

guitapick	guitapick said 291 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Hmmm... ...been puttin ' some time in on them thar arpeggios, have ye? Awesome, Chris...Paganini of the electric world...and that's a very sweet looking sunburst on your picture, there. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

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PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)

Thanks Bob.
You hit it right on the head! Those arpeggios are REALLY close to a run in one of his tunes. I can't think of which song, but they are almost identical. I love listening to his violin and guitar music, so it was bound to happen sooner or later! lol.

Ya, that's a Mexican Strat I picked up in 95 or 96, it's design was a bit smaller than the ones they have today, but it's "broke in" so it's very comfortable to play.

Thanks again for the listen and comment Bob, I appreciate it.

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

dajama	dajama said 291 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	Wow Man, can you play. This is magnificent stuff. The sound is great, too. Lovely rich percussion, and the guitar tone is really solid. This is truly impressive playing. very cool. Nicely done. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Thanks David. I've been pretty pumped about some lessons I took and my desire to practice more often has been increasing, I've just scratched the surface of the lessons, so I'm hoping I can bring even more different stuff to the table after I get them down. Thanks again David for the compliment. I truly appreciate it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

awigze	awigze said 291 days ago (February 4th, 2009)
	PQR Great work .... if I could play guitar I would want to play like this.... Check out my latest song called We got to Jive in Blues by (Feter)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Thanks Awigze. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Norman Goodman	Norman Goodman said 290 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	Racer X /Tony MacAlpine/Malmsteen have nothing on you You certainly ripped the roof off with this one Nice strong lines and extraordinary chops Great vibrato and clean phrasing Wild arpeggios and sweeping Incredible playing...the best I have heard...anywhere Excellent song.....you are exceptional Check out my latest song called Sailing Across a Sea of Light Pt II

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PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)

Ya, Right!
That's being a little to nice Norman, but thanks, I'll take it. lol

I've just been trying to improve my playing with a Malmsteen DVD lesson, if anything I gotta give it props for showing me the mechanics of a lot of runs you hear in the tune, but the arpeggios are Paganini in structure.

Thanks again for the killer compliment Norman. You ALMOST convinced me! lol

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mike_d	mike_d said 290 days ago (February 5th, 2009)
	Very friggin nice! Absolutely fabulous track, Chris! Check out my latest song called Broken (Ft. spitlogic & Kingbee)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Thanks Mike.. and it is really awesome to see you back around. I should have something for you real soon. Take care and we'll talk later. C. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

davisamerica	davisamerica said 287 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	get yer "ask" on stage ... do it now ... do not wait any longer ... ripping great romp chris .... amazing Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Thanks Jack I've actually been thinking of getting another band together to cover my library, but that will be a monumental task, so it's still up in the air, but I'm considering it. Thanks again for the comment Jack, I appreciate it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

SixFeetUnderTheStars	SixFeetUnderTheStars said 287 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	Amazing Hey Chris, this jam is amazing! Great guitar work, theres some tasty riffs in there. P.S., im also from the chicago-land area! Check out my latest song called Blue Skies And Best Friends

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Nice to meet you. Thanks, I'm glad you liked the tune. I'll have to get to your page soon. Cool! We need more Chicago area MJers. Welcome to MacJams and thanks for the comment. Glad you liked it. C. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 286 days ago (February 9th, 2009)
	legacy matters "I wrote it back in December 20008, but had it lying around until Jan 2009..." Glad you dusted this oldie off and brought it back. New mix is killer, you've learned a lot since way back then, Chris... Sometimes thing have to sit for a while and grow on you. :-\| Really, this rocks, man. . - Harold Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Thanks Harold. I couldn't agree more on that one. Sometimes things grow sweeter with age, and with some practice every once and a while! lol Thanks again Harold, glad you liked it. C. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

blaky smith	blaky smith said 285 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
	Wow What a great sound ! Magistral piece of music with an excellent work on guitar. Impressed, Bravo ! Marc Check out my latest song called Sur le sable (w Jiguma)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Thanks Marc. Thanks for the compliment, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Chris Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

bug67	bug67 said 284 days ago (February 11th, 2009)
	Wow! OK. I am definitely awake now! :) Check out my latest song called Follow the Bouncing Bear With the Kazoo Blues in E (MJRF)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Thanks Dave. I've been getting that a lot with this one, I hope I don't get a threating call from the coffee companies! lol Thanks again, I'm glad you liked it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

sonnyjim	sonnyjim said 283 days ago (February 13th, 2009)
	wtf I can't believe I missed this...... Great space in this; everything sits beautifully in the mix. Are the drums DOD? They sound great. WHOA! That riff in the break is sick!! All around, a very fine track, Chris. Carry on, friend. Check out my latest song called LIOLI 9 (Interlude)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Thanks SJ. Ya, the drums are DOD, but I don't know which ones, I think the "aggressive" ones? Anyway, I'm glad you like the mix, it took me quite a while to get it right so I'm happy you dig it. Thanks again SJ, I appreciate the listen. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

elmopedo	elmopedo said 282 days ago (February 13th, 2009)
	i bought that same dvd but all i got was heat rash from the leather pants, and i threw my back out trying to duplicate his high kicks. you got a lot more out of said dvd. awesome work, and i'm glad to see you back doing your thing. Check out my latest song called One Man Demo

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PickQuickRecords said 281 days ago (February 15th, 2009)

lol!
Ya, them kicks crack me up! lol. That's too bad you couldn't get anything out of it. It's quite hard to duplicate some of his stuff because he plays everything a little different when he plays fast versus slow. I found he adds more "pick hits" to most of his runs when he plays them fast. Also try his string sizes and picks, it makes it MUCH easier. They are .008 .011 .014 .022 .032 .046, I believe. You can also search it. Also his picks are the Dunlop "500" series, 1.5mm. They are purple.

Glad to see you back around also. I'll have to get to your profile and see what you've been up to. Thanks again for the listen. I appreciate it and I hope that little info helped.

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 241 days ago (March 27th, 2009)
	Yow! It's only my second listen to your music and yup--you're still on fire, as is my brain. Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 210 days ago (April 27th, 2009)
	Thanks Bob I'm glad you liked it. Chris Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

crissew	crissew said 101 days ago (August 13th, 2009)
	Yngwie the second Sounds very malmsteenesque. Very impressive arpegitude. Keep it up! Check out my latest song called What Does Love Entail w Relic67, ciheins & Filmscorz

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