Title: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: karl1171 on December 17, 2023, 03:58:38 AM
Post by: karl1171 on December 17, 2023, 03:58:38 AM
Just managed to get this finished for Instrumentals Fest, this is an all new one rather than an idea from ages ago that never got developed. I fancied trying something with a twin lead guitar line.
It had a working title of Hash Browns, I thought they deserved a mention as I've got other 'food' songs in my collection ( Green Onions, Rice Pudding, Red Red wine, Chocolate Cake etc...) I've got to though say, it is a bit cheesy, hence the final title: For those who don't know, Cathedral City is brand of cheese in the uk ;D
Rhythm Guitar - Cubase Amp simulator
Leads and Solos - AXP Flextron
Keys - DSK ChoirZ and GSi Organized Trio vsts
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: kenny mac on December 17, 2023, 05:14:47 AM
Post by: kenny mac on December 17, 2023, 05:14:47 AM
Nice guitar tone and guitar work.
Love the dual guitar work.
There's a chord change or two in there that I wasn't expecting.
This would not be out of place in a film.
Cool track.
Alot of food based tracks your working on,you a chef ? ;D
Love the dual guitar work.
There's a chord change or two in there that I wasn't expecting.
This would not be out of place in a film.
Cool track.
Alot of food based tracks your working on,you a chef ? ;D
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: Geir on December 17, 2023, 05:36:09 AM
Post by: Geir on December 17, 2023, 05:36:09 AM
I also love harmonised guitars
A tasty track indeed
Well done.
A tasty track indeed
Well done.
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: StephenM on December 17, 2023, 07:15:45 AM
Post by: StephenM on December 17, 2023, 07:15:45 AM
oooo those harmony leads are so sweet... I liked Thin Lizzy did that and many others..
plus I like the pulse of the song..
it is sort of Zep pulse but the music is more like very early Styx to me... like before they got on the radio or just after.. Stuff like the Serpent is rising or Styx II or Equinox perhaps...
forget the comps.. the pumping bass works a charm for that guitar solo...
massive job man... making me feel warm inside.
plus I like the pulse of the song..
it is sort of Zep pulse but the music is more like very early Styx to me... like before they got on the radio or just after.. Stuff like the Serpent is rising or Styx II or Equinox perhaps...
forget the comps.. the pumping bass works a charm for that guitar solo...
massive job man... making me feel warm inside.
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: BerryPatch on December 17, 2023, 07:55:17 AM
Post by: BerryPatch on December 17, 2023, 07:55:17 AM
Awesome instrumental Karl! Those harmonized guitars sound amazing and the I love that massive rhythm guitar. Great soloing and excellent mix, it has a late 80s Steve Vai feel to me.
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: StephenM on December 18, 2023, 02:29:35 PM
Post by: StephenM on December 18, 2023, 02:29:35 PM
back for another listen as this is really solid and I really love the lead guitar alone... but all the rest fits it perfect... take a bow...
a real belter
a real belter
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: Vanncad on December 18, 2023, 07:30:46 PM
Post by: Vanncad on December 18, 2023, 07:30:46 PM
Well, you had me at "Hash Browns" (my favourite breakfast food - especially when sprinkled with Creole seasoning), but you kept me with this cool instrumental.
The rhythm track is infectious, the guitar tones are great, and you playing/composition is really well put together.
P.S. - I hate cheese, but I still think this is a top job! ;D
The rhythm track is infectious, the guitar tones are great, and you playing/composition is really well put together.
P.S. - I hate cheese, but I still think this is a top job! ;D
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: Johnbee on December 18, 2023, 07:45:22 PM
Post by: Johnbee on December 18, 2023, 07:45:22 PM
Nice big sound. Great arrangement. Who's doing the background vocals?
:) John B
:) John B
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: karl1171 on December 19, 2023, 02:09:20 AM
Post by: karl1171 on December 19, 2023, 02:09:20 AM
Quote from: Johnbee on December 18, 2023, 07:45:22 PMWho's doing the background vocals?
:) John B
No microphones taken out their boxes here, its all from the ChoirZ vst. I had a different vst for this initially but it wouldn't render to an audio track in cubase, so I downloaded this one which turned out to sound better anyway :)
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: hardlock on December 19, 2023, 08:49:27 PM
Post by: hardlock on December 19, 2023, 08:49:27 PM
This pushes all my buttons! Love it! Great entry in the fest! 8)
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on December 20, 2023, 08:45:06 AM
Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on December 20, 2023, 08:45:06 AM
Yep, ticks all my boxes. Really enjoyed the twin guitar work. Willie
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: Mike_S on December 21, 2023, 03:43:42 PM
Post by: Mike_S on December 21, 2023, 03:43:42 PM
Quote from: hardlock on December 19, 2023, 08:49:27 PMThis pushes all my buttons! Love it! Great entry in the fest! 8)
It is a fab entry for the fest. It starts with that meaty riff but it develops into much more as it progresses. Some magnificent twin lead lines, they positively soar. Great listen Karl.
Mike
Title: Re: City of Cathedrals (Instrumental)
Post by: Ray Brookes on December 21, 2023, 04:50:03 PM
Post by: Ray Brookes on December 21, 2023, 04:50:03 PM
Great instrumental. Love those harmony guitars and the composition reminds me in some way of a Dutch prog rock band from the 70's called Focus. Anybody remember them?