Jamming - Bob Marley Cover for 77 Fest

[Mike_S]

Well there you go my first ever reggae attempt. What a great tune from Bob though... it's true 77 is a bit of a treasure trove I think.

Enjoyed doing this one and it all happened pretty fast in a couple of evenings. Put down a drum loop to see if I would be able to manage it. Pulled off the rhythm guitar just about. Didn't go for real bass this time as I thought it might be too difficult, but probably more just because I was lazy

Spent a bit of time laying out the drums in GarageBand at the end.

2 rhythm guitar parts left and right
2 vocals
Uncle GarageBand on Drums and Bass

[Zoltan]

Laziness is the mother of invention! And i'm quite sure Bob Marley was a bit lazy too...

You've arrived into the right headspace and done wonders with this cover. The attention is in the grooves and the vocals and it works. I really like your vocals in everything you do, but have already pigeon-holed you as the guy who does the best Thin Lizzy covers (A voice i'd like to own!). But after this... I think i also want to hear more Marley / reggae and everything else you can throw into SC!

Ten points for the vocals, same for the guitars and a glossy scrap picture for the laziness.

[Pete C]

Definitely got a great reggae groove going on there Mike and your vocal really suits the song. Takes me right back to 77 ! On my 3rd listen already !

Pete

[Rene Asologuitar]

Hi Mike,
Lovely guitars as always.
Your vocals fits perfectly for this jamming beauty.
Nice harmony.
77 is truly a magical year!!!
Thanks for this recording.
Rene

[Ted]

Nice! This song and I go way back.

1977 and 1978 were years when my (older) sister still lived at home. She had job and a little money. She would buy albums on a whim, and give them to me if she didn't like them much. She gave me Babylon by Bus, and I was introduced to reggae and to "Jamming" (the live version).

[thetworegs]

This one takes me back to the reggae scene in Cambridge with the rastas with their heads in the bass speakers and a great vibe going on with everyone high ....great times thanks for taking me back.... Excellent cover too ;/

[danthecoat]

Great cover here Mike

"I Think Bob Marley Was A Bit Lazy"    Classic line

I think you nailed that Bass Line it has a great Reggae groove. I'm the same with recording drums, if i spend too long on them it kills the song for me so sometimes, less is more

[ODH]

Enjoyed that Mike, has a real reggae feel (not that I'd know). It seems to have energy and calm in equal measure.

 

[kenny mac]

Nice one Mike.
Guitar sounds crystal clear.
Good production. Well done on a cool performance.

[Farrell Jackson]

A great cover Mike! You nailed the Reggae sound with the guitars and your vocals...well done!