Shakin' Off The Rust Blues

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Hey all!
I hope everyone is doing good. Sorry that I haven't been around, but it's work season and I've been really busy with jobs, plus TRYING to find more gigs in this economy is next to impossible, but my persistence is paying off and I still have them coming in. So really, I been more focused on making money than anything else....So to the point, I really haven't had the time for music or playing the guitar in general for the last couple months or so, but I did however have this day off so I figured I would try to get something accomplished in the music department. So hence the title... Anyway, it's just my open collab with me getting some practice time in.

Hope you enjoy it.

Thanks

Chris

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Hits: 808
Comments: 48
Fans: 29
Plays: 97
Downloads: 35
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Uploaded: Jun 08, 2009 - 04:23:05 PM
Last Updated: Aug 17, 2009 - 05:13:16 PM Last Played: Nov 17, 2009 - 01:50:56 AM

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Hardware:

Boss GT-8 "Direct", Fender Strat, Dean Bass, Mbox...etc

Software:

GB, T-Racks, Audacity.

Comments

sheilad	sheilad said 170 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	the rust is off I would say.... awesome... I like how it just keeps changing like its telling a story! Check out my latest song called Halloween Wandering/PickQuickRecords

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 168 days ago (June 10th, 2009)
	Thanks Shelia I'm truly considering giving "the blues" my full attention and concentrating on that genre exclusively. Over the past year, I've been attracted to that genre more and more, so I'm REALLY leaning to make this decision final. Thanks again Shelia. Chris Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Feter	Feter said 170 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	Shakin' Off The Rust Blues Yeah ...thats the real deal .... you know it has the Zep depth on the bass and the classics on the brass ...you da man ....thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 168 days ago (June 10th, 2009)
	Thanks Feter I noticed that too about the bass. All I did was record it completely dry and added the "Bass Boost" in GB with a little reverb. I have to say that simplicity of your signal is the key to a great track. Thanks again for the listen and comment. I appreciate it. C. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 170 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	Practice Time? I dream about playing like this. Fantastic! It's a DL for sure, Thank You. Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 168 days ago (June 10th, 2009)
	Thank YOU Russ I appreciate you taking the time to listen. I'm hoping to have another "blues tune" really soon. Thanks again. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

awigze	awigze said 170 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	thats some rust! Now that some guitar playing... peoples should be flocking to this - esp in this economy... makes ya feel so good. There should be some oxidation layin on the floor over there. Good one. Did I detect a horn section or it that good keyboard mixin' ? Check out my latest song called We got to Jive in Blues by (Feter)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 168 days ago (June 10th, 2009)
	Thanks Andy. What's funny is that I REALLY had some rust on my strings! LOL! I actually had to clean them up before I started. Yep, there is a horn section, but I used loops so I could offer the rhythm section as an "Open Collab". Thanks again for the listen and comments. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Andy-bm	Andy-bm said 169 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	Rust? Nothing sounds rusty to me, man. Nice production here. Thanks for posting this. //Andy

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PickQuickRecords said 167 days ago (June 11th, 2009)

Thanks Andy
Really, I haven't picked up the guitar in quite a while, but I've been listening to SRV tunes and the Kenny Wayne Shepherd cd, "10 Day's Out" like mad. Without that constant listening, I believe I wouldn't of been able to pull it off like I did. I'm truly fascinated at how a person's listening habits really influence the approach to there music. I now understand what an impact JUST listening has upon a musicians approach to playing there instruments.

Thanks again Andy.

Chris

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

mike_d	mike_d said 169 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	Nice to hear that you're doing alright! This is one helluva "practice" session, lol! Nice track Chris! Check out my latest song called Broken (Ft. spitlogic & Kingbee)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 168 days ago (June 10th, 2009)
	Hey Mike! I see you've been around a lot more lately, can't say that for myself, but as soon as my season ends, I'll probably be a permanent fixture around here again. So be fore-warned! LOL! Thanks for the listen bro. I appreciate it. TTYS Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

guygrooves	guygrooves said 169 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	Stevie??? You channeled him right? Holy mother of God this is hot!! Glad you stopped in my friend and gave us this masterful piece of art. Peace Guy Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

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PickQuickRecords said 165 days ago (June 12th, 2009)

Thanks Guy.
Just been listening to a LOT of his material lately at work.

I grew up listening to him in the 80's. I was always in awe of his tone. It would blow my mind as a kid to hear a guitar that wasn't distorted sound so big. Everybody in that time had over saturated their guitars with dist. and effects (including myself, lol), so to hear this guy have some of the most wicked sounding screams with no effects was jaw dropping. He made a huge impact on me.

Like the man said, "We can only pass on our own interpretation of it."

Thanks again for stoppin' in Guy, I appreciate it.

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

alan_	alan_ said 169 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	Shakin' Off The Rust Blues Very righteous my man. A great listen indeed. Alan Check out my latest song called It Can't Last

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 165 days ago (June 12th, 2009)
	Thanks Alan. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

guitapick	guitapick said 169 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	Pickquick... ...on the Strat...sweet as strawberry rhubarb pie (just enough bite)...great to hear this, man. Enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 154 days ago (June 24th, 2009)
	Thanks Bob. You have such a way of describing music. Now I'm hungry! Thanks. lol! I appreciate you taking the time to comment, I know your busy. Thanks again. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Relic67	Relic67 said 169 days ago (June 8th, 2009)
	nice some nice picking bro. Love that punchy strat sound. agree with the SRV comparison. dig the bass and horns too. the whole thing hangs together nicely. good post! Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

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PickQuickRecords said 154 days ago (June 24th, 2009)

Thanks Relic
Glad you liked it. I guess why I keep sounding like SRV in places is probably because that's what I identified as "blues" when I was growing up in the 80's. With SRV all over the radio back then, that was my only exposure to the blues I had during that time. I guess it's something I gotta live with. which I guess isn't a bad thing either! lol

Thanks again for the kind words.

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 169 days ago (June 9th, 2009)
	Ya I have to agree with Russ (mowguy)... If I could shake the rust off and play like this like wow oh wow... The stuff dreams are made of. Great guitar work, great tune, great to see you back even if you are busy! Nice Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

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PickQuickRecords said 154 days ago (June 24th, 2009)

Thanks Mark
For me, I'm truly pressed to find any "off" time, but I figured no matter what my practice state is at the time, that I'll at least try to record a tune with the time I find, no matter if I feel ready or not. I'm bad when it comes to "excuses" for not playing, so I figured that the only way to over come and change is to jump in head first. This is only for my days off. When I work, I'm BEAT afterwards. I don't feel like moving! lol! So when my season is over, I can get back to playing full time.

Thanks again for the listen. I'm slowly trying to get back into "participation" mode, so I'll be by your profile and everyone else's soon.

TTYS

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Daugrin	Daugrin said 169 days ago (June 9th, 2009)
	Yea, dusty Makes a fella wanna play. Daugrin Check out my latest song called Daphne w/ Andy Wigzell

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 154 days ago (June 24th, 2009)
	Thanks Glad I could be of service. Thanks for the comment and listen. Chris Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

lengold	lengold said 169 days ago (June 9th, 2009)
	Great sounds and just fantastic playing. Downloaded. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 154 days ago (June 24th, 2009)
	Thanks Len. I appreciate the comment, listen and D/L. Cheers!! C. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Clambake	Clambake said 168 days ago (June 9th, 2009)
	The rust is dust Like any great performance it made me want to control it, edit it down to 4 minutes,suck in some of the reverb, get the organist to play a solo and wake up Stevie Ray to scorch a vocal track. Wicked dude! I must go listen to more of yer blues. Check out my latest song called Catnip

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PickQuickRecords said 154 days ago (June 24th, 2009)

Thanks CB
I hear ya, but I'm kinda a purist when it comes to that. When I was recording to tape, I was taught that you needed a "perfect" performance, so I kinda like leaving the little imperfections and performance the way they are. If it dosen't work, I'll re-do it. I really try NOT to edit to much if I don't have to. I don't like the "pop" ya end up getting sometimes when you edit. Maybe it's just cause I'm bad at it. hahaha!

Wish I HAD more for you to listen too! LOL!
I uploaded another a couple of days ago, some "scratch" tracks.
Thats about the extent of it at the moment, but I have plans for more.

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

Welcome to MacJams!

Take care.

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Calchas	Calchas said 168 days ago (June 10th, 2009)
	'bout damn time! Ha ha! Wow...Good to hear you again Chris! I wish things weren't so difficult for you right now bro. We'll all pull outta this slump eventually. RE the music: Your leads in this just blow me away! This is awesome to the 10nth power my friend! LOVE IT!!! Be well! Check out my latest song called IT'S NOT THE SAME

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 154 days ago (June 24th, 2009)
	Thanks Mike Things have been tough, but stuff is picking up since summer if FINALLY starting to hit. Just gotta have faith. It all ends up working out in the end. I'm happy that you dig the solo's so much. I appreciate the kind words bro. Thanks again my friend. Take care! Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

davisamerica	davisamerica said 168 days ago (June 10th, 2009)
	Chris .... perfect man ... down right tearing it up perfect ! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 146 days ago (July 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Jack. btw...LOVE the hair! lol! Thanks again. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

magnatone	magnatone said 167 days ago (June 11th, 2009)
	CHRIS!!! how great to have a new post from you! This is fabulous - i always love your music, so good to HEAR some! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 146 days ago (July 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Karen. SORRY! about the late reply. I have 2 more tunes I need to catch up on. lol! I've just been posting and running so to say. Been super busy. Anyway.. Thanks for the listen, I appreciate it Karen. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

NewInfection

NewInfection said 167 days ago (June 11th, 2009)

chris
as always, great post. the blues and the players that make the blues great stick to one glorious tenant: feel the music. make each note speak, preach, cry, scream, weep, laugh, exalt, and fill the song to the brim. your slower stuff makes this tune. it is a perfect tone, molded with some of your finest slow playing to date on this site. your faster stuff feels a bit more rushed, but no less a pleasure to listen to . great post.
just remember the more notes ring out, the more the guitar tells us your story. great post, brother, look forward to many more like it....
Allen Dean, blues fan, and pickquick officianado....

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PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 146 days ago (July 2nd, 2009)
	Thank You Allen. I agree on all the aspects of your comment. Thank you for the well thought out and in depth observation and listen. Your too kind. I truly appreciate you as a friend and another musician in arms my brother. I'm really glad I've gotten to meet you. Thanks again my friend, TTYS Chris Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Ibstrat

Ibstrat said 167 days ago (June 11th, 2009)

This
reminds me more of Buddy Guy than Stevie Ray.Great playing!If I have any worthwhile advice- check out some older players like Freddie King (Just Pickin' album)Otis Rush,B.B and Albert King,there are lots more.Also Kenny Burrell (Midnight Blue album)even maybe some Charlie Christian.There are SO many guys basing their whole style of off Stevie Ray... You are one hell of a player!

Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

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PickQuickRecords said 141 days ago (July 7th, 2009)

Thanks Mark.
I appreciate your listen and the list of artists to check out. I've been REALLY happy with playing the blues for some reason lately, but my exposure to artists has been limited. The guy's I'm currently listening to are Bryon Lee, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (I just love his "Born in Louisiana"), Hubert Smith and Henry Gray with the Howlin' Wolf Band, and stuff by Pinetop Perkins, amongst others. I'm slowly tryin' to take it all in. I have a lot of catching up to do! lol!

Again, thanks Mark and right back at ya! YOU no doubt are one of the greatest pickers here at MJ's.

Take care.

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 167 days ago (June 11th, 2009)

Axe to Grind?
...You've got one for sure. Always a good thing to hear you grind your axe. No complaints. The energy's good here... you're giving us the best impression of reaching to get those strings to talk, not "phoning it in." If I were to be critical (in case you want the challenge), this is great but I might suggest a fatter tone with some OD or amp sim on the lead to give it a dirtier live-gig feel. But if you do or don't like that move, the energy and licks are right on... no big deal. You don't NEED to stick to blues, but if you do, you won't go wrong, either. Great stuff on display here.

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PickQuickRecords said 141 days ago (July 7th, 2009)

Thanks Bob.
Glad you liked it. I agree the solo could be thicker for sure. Thats about the fattest I can get it to sound going direct into my Mbox from my Boss GT-8. Seems when I add gain, OD or some dist. to it, it thins the tone out. I'm sure if I spent more time in the GT-8 manual, I could find a way to get it thicker.

I also tried some post production, but the results I didn't like. It either took away from the "crispness" of the take or muddies it up. Actually, I've been considering dropping my direct approach and try miking an amp for once! LOL.

Thanks again for the listen and comments,

I appreciate it.

Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 166 days ago (June 11th, 2009)
	Give this man..... More gigs...for God's sake... this rocks...nicely done Check out my latest song called Sea Shell Blues and Alannah

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 141 days ago (July 7th, 2009)
	I second that! LOL. Thanks Patrick. Glad you liked it. Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

egobandit	egobandit said 165 days ago (June 12th, 2009)
	Full on HEavy and so rich! MAn play it ! Greatness!!!!!!!!!! Check out my latest song called when its love

PickQuickRecords	PickQuickRecords said 141 days ago (July 7th, 2009)
	Thanks Ego. I'm happy you could get into it. Take care and thanks again. Chris Check out my latest song called Open Collab 2

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 165 days ago (June 13th, 2009)
	Ya I have the DL Just came by for another listen. Christ,serious! Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

damiengh	damiengh said 163 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
	whooosh Full....accentuated...digging...into our souls with that powerful rich tone of yours. Saturday night at the Blues house ....you are definitely there. Yowwwwwwwwwwwwww! encore, encore, encore. Check out my latest song called Tea and Scones

maxjsl37	maxjsl37 said 162 days ago (June 16th, 2009)
	I'm Shakin! Stevie Ray's in the house! Excellent interpretation of the chicago blues standards. Crisp guitar work backround intruments add a nice backdrop for some truely talented playing. Great job chris! Check out my latest song called National Bastard

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 124 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	Great Balls of Fire stunningly Stevie Rayish and a little Flood of Texas...very good. I note ibstrat's comment and a list of guys, have you had a listen to Rory Gallagher? I think Stevie Ray had him as one of his influences but quite where it showed up in his playing I am not sure. Still,bloody good this is .... Check out my latest song called Witches in Texas-'Hallowe'en Challenge 2009'

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