Home Music Articles Forums Blog Chat More...      

Going Home


by

AJerkin_Progress

 Genre: Rock

Get Flash to see this player.

Description
What a difference help from a friend can make! I sent the first version of this song to my friend Jason asking if he'd be interested in laying down a little solo for me. What I got back just blew me away. Not only did he send me a great solo, he also added just the right feeling with a couple of rhythm tracks towards the end of the song that.......um....."brought the whole thing home" for me. Thanks from the bottom of my heart Jason!!
I've added some stuff here, and taken some stuff out there, and started to learn how to use some of the fine tuning STUFF that GB has to offer. Hope you like it.

Checkout Jason's guitar work here:

www.myspace.com/jasonmallowrocks
AND
www.somethingstrangerocks.com/fr_jasonmallow.cfm

Here's the story behind this tune if you care to know:

I named it Going Back Home because it reminded me of the trip I just took up to Whitefish Point, Michigan with my brother. After we had a little breakfast we drove to the light house which is literally at the END of the road on the very tip of Whitefish Point to snap a few pictures. When we were done with that, we got back in the car for the journey back home and I was stuck with the thought that I always have when I travel. There always has to be that very first inch (or centimeter) traveled to get things moving. When you start moving, you set the timing for everything that will happen to you along the way. Things like who you will pass on the highway, if you'll miss or hit that deer running out in front of your car, or some other crazy event you may miss if you started moving soon or later. This is just the stupid stuff I think about. Anyway, the song feels like I do when I start heading back home.
Leave a Comment
You must be registered and logged-in to comment.
Lyrics
Jason does the talking with his guitar.
Song Stats
Hits: 316
Comments: 10
Fans: 5
Plays: 43
Downloads: 14
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Jul 25, 2009 - 12:13:40 PM
Last Updated: Aug 07, 2009 - 10:40:24 AM Last Played: Oct 26, 2009 - 05:17:52 PM
Song License
Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

Creative Commons

Song Actions
share on facebook share on twitter download song
Hardware:
Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar, Kramer Striker ST-100 electric guitar, Alesis Quadraverb effects processor, Yamaha PSR-520 keyboard. Tascam PortaStudio MKII (for mixing into the Mac's mic-in line). Not sure what Jason used, but I'll find out.
Software:
GarageBand, Logic Express for Mastering
Comments
Reggie_Pole said 124 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
Metamorphosis
That guitar sound turned it into a real rocker. Great playing by Jason. It really came together. You almost have two completely different songs now, and they're both good. Well done. And remember, watch out for deer, use your turn indicators, and don't tailgate.
Check out my latest song called Examination Dream
sonnyjim said 123 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
Fine advice
Plus, don't drive slowly in the left lane.

Solid soloing by Jason. The tune feels a bit short to my ears..... Enjoyed it while it lasted, though.



Check out my latest song called LIOLI 9 (Interlude)
AJerkin_Progress said 120 days ago (July 28th, 2009)
Agreed!
Jason really threw this one into high gear for me. I'm so grateful for that. Thanks for the SECOND listen Reggie.
Check out my latest song called Music in a Small Dogs Head
Feter said 123 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
Going Back Home
This is simpley great ....great guitar groove ..
the arrangement just top notch ...groovey project
really ...kudos ..thnx alot for sharin !!!!
AJerkin_Progress said 120 days ago (July 28th, 2009)
Wow!
Wow
Thanks Feter. I only wish I was as talented as you and the people here on Macjams (and my friend Jason)!
Check out my latest song called Music in a Small Dogs Head
Wummimann said 122 days ago (July 27th, 2009)
....
great guitar playing...professional
Check out my latest song called Delusion
AJerkin_Progress said 116 days ago (August 2nd, 2009)
Yup!
Jason did a great job on this.......
Check out my latest song called Music in a Small Dogs Head
munsongeek said 122 days ago (July 27th, 2009)
Good stuff
I don't have to tell you the guitar work is excellent. This song has a great sound. Love instrumentals like this.
Check out my latest song called Alright Okay
AJerkin_Progress said 116 days ago (August 2nd, 2009)
Thank you John!
That's a hell of a set up you have there by the way..........
Check out my latest song called Music in a Small Dogs Head
davisamerica said 118 days ago (July 31st, 2009)
yes!!!
this 2.0 is just killer... guitar work is very nice indeed. Really nice remix guys
Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)
AJerkin_Progress said 116 days ago (August 2nd, 2009)
Thank You!
I appreciate you stopping by you busy MacJammer! I liked this one so much I removed the first version. Jason is a real pro. All the praise should go to him for pulling this one out f the sand. :-)
Check out my latest song called Music in a Small Dogs Head
Artist Info
artist photo
Name: Jim Wissemes
send a note
Just a Jerk....uh.... I mean WORK in Progress.... [see more]

Check out some of my other songs:

Chat
Who's Online
67US
4tuneUS
Invisible Members: 2
Visitors: 64