Plugged-In Fest - "Heart Of Gold" - Neil Young cover

[Black Mary]

Just finished this 5 minutes ago. I had it in mind to do when I saw Electric versions of acoustic songs was ahead in the poll, but just incase it gets overtaken by Frank Zappa, I thought I'd post it anyway. It,s come out sounding like Oasis & I'm doing my best Neil Young impression over it. Hope U like it. Oh and if Electric versions of acoustic songs wins the poll for May, can I include this please?
Recorded on BR600
Guitar - Ibanez Performer
Bass - Rickenbacker copy
Drums - Roland V-lite
Mic - Tandy £9.99 special
Mastered using Audacity & Soundforge
There's a slightly better version down below
I've just deleted this post to redo some vox, (tho still not happy but it's only a bit of fun) & reposted it. Apologies if I deleted your comments in the process. This is the improved version compared to the 1 posted on the Plugged In fest
John

[Vanncad]

I've seen Neil a few times, and this doesn't sound any different than something he would do in concert (especially if "Crazy Horse" was in the house).

Love those BIG guitars man.
I think Neil would be proud.

Good stuff BM!

[Saijinn Maas]

First, I'll start off by saying that I am NOT a fan of Neil Young...

But this is awesome! I think it would have been more interesting if you hadn't tried to imitate Young vocally, and used your own voice, a very good voice judging from the other stuff you posted. But this was definitely a killer cover!

[Tony W]

Sweet ass cover. Cheap mic huh? Works like a champ in my book. Top shelf playing on this.

[Bluesberry]

First, I'll start off by saying that I am a HUGE fan of Neil Young...      

And I think this is fan-flippping-hehehe-bloody-hell-man-tastic.  Great Neil Young vibe going on here.  We had ourselves a Neil Young Fest last summer (our second "fest" if I remember right - check the festivals page if you want to hear any stuff we all did), this would have fit in there perfect.

[OsCKilO]

Still Great Bro!!!

Vox is perfect!!!!!!!!


Love the Vibe you Got Here!!!

[Black Mary]

Thanks everybody for the feedback. Very constructive & very flattering. Cheers my friends. It was abit of an experiment. I shall seriously consider a version using my own voice. Yeah that Tandy mic does the job at this level, mainly due to the COSM effects on the BR600.

[danieldesete]

The perfect cover. Please send an other one for the may festival !

[Black Mary]

Will do Dan. Thanks for comment. I'm in 2minds whether to do a Jethro Tull track or the theme tune from The Wicker Man... Ooops me & my big mouth lol

[chapperz66]

Love it John.  Really impressed with the BIG guitar sound. 

BTW - my vote is for the Tull track.

Paul