I'll Be Over You - TOTO cover by des0free

[des0free]

I've been listening to Toto recently since I got concert tickets. This song, by guitarist Steve Lukather from the 1986 album Fahrenheit, got under my skin and I've been working on this cover for quite a while. I struggled to play the guitar solos, but finally got passable takes after many tries. Everything besides guitar and vocals are virtual instruments via midi transcriptions - I did a lot of tweaking/editing of those.

- 1 Lead vocal + 4 backing vocal tracks via AT4040 mic into CLA vocals plugin
- 1 Fender Mustang P90 Guitar into Amplitube 5 plugin chain: Tremolo pedal, Compressor pedal, Delay Pedal, "American Tube Vintage" Amp (volume cranked to 10!), Plate Reverb. Followed by Waves J37 Tape plugin.
- All recorded via Tascam US-2x2HR into Reaper
- Drums and Keys - Sampletank 3 plugins
- Bass - MODO Bass 70s P Bass model plugin

* The "new gear" is a new laptop and relatively new USB interface used to record this - I now have no problems with glitching unlike my previous setup!

[StephenM]

Really good job on this amazing song Doug.  The keys sound great.  I find this incredible honesty and innocence to these vocals... you really feel it!  I like that.. you were totally into it and that is legit.

This band were top level studio musicians and formed their own band and it's been a great band... They have had their share of pop rock hits that are very good but at it's core this band rocks...
I don't think a person could spend too much time on this band...because a lot would be gained...
in fairness though they had like 6 musicians and 3 singers..lol..

way to go Doug... I dig it.

[Bluesberry]

Huge kudos to you on tackling something like this......sounds fantastic....you vocals are really good, strong, clear, melodic...sounds really good......great tone on those guitar solo.......sweet playing and arrangement....well done...your lead guitar sounds so sweet

[BerryPatch]

Very nice job Des! You can sing any song and make it your own. Excellent lead work too, has that Lukather vibe for sure!

[StephenM]

I am moved to tears listening to this!  wow

is this the actual tempo of the song?  If feels a touch slower... I like it.

[Jean Pierre]

Really well done, you are getting better and better Doug

The combination of AT 4040 and CLA Vocal is very good

[Zoltan]

This is very enjoyable. And this is coming from a lifelong Toto lover (Hey... This synth sound sounds like Toto... Let's scrap it! ).

The vocals and the 80's sounding synth stuff really work wonders here. The guitar lead is wonderful.

[Rene Asologuitar]

This is a superb recording.
This classic is a challenge to cover, and you did its full justice.
Guitar track is sooo nice!!!
Very well done!!!
With love and respect,
Rene

[DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee]

I've never heard this toto song,but its a great song and cover. You have captured the Toto sound..brilliant vocals and harmonies. excellent music and production.

Darren

[Farrell Jackson]

You have out done yourself Des with this Toto cover! It is so good in all aspects of it. Your recordings, playing and vocals have come a long way since I first heard your music. This one is a WOW moment!