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SkidMarkJohnson
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By Any Means Necessary?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by SkidMarkJohnson Nov. 24, 2008.

 

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What's Your Musical Style?
Rock-Jazz
What Instrument(s) Do You Play?
Guitar, Bass, Drums, Synth

Recording Lead Guitar On The Cheap Is My Specialty

To give hope to all the electric guitar players that are under the impression that you need expensive equipment to record quality tones, you can listen to what I've done with a hand me down computer $0.00, Sound Blaster Live sound card $29.00, Boss GX-700 preamp / sound
processor $80.00 on EBay and software plug-ins from Computer Musician magazine $17.95 per issue.

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I've Been Remiss!

When ever I hear great music I always try and spread the word, especially if it's someone doing something really unique.

French guitarist Yvan Le Gall is one of those people that combine melodic rock, jazz and Indian influences with compositional and improvisational sophistication, beautiful tone, electronics, and excellent recording techniques to create a style that is unique but always accessible. Check him out at http://www.myspace.com/yvanlegall

Posted on December 1, 2008 at 3:57pm —

SkidMarkJohnson

Glad To Be Here!

It's great to find a site with so many like minded guitar musicians. I've already heard some great music, I'm sure I'll hear a lot of music here that tickles my brain and grabs my heart!

Posted on November 17, 2008 at 9:34am —

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At 5:49pm on November 22, 2008, Tim Sanz said…
Great recordings my new friend.
I'll shoot some more tunes up soon also check out myspace.com/timtation
Cheers, Tim
At 5:19pm on November 21, 2008, Paul Marossy said…
I like "You And I", cool vibe on that one. Nice guitar work, too!

Glad to have you a part of this community. Thanks once again for joining us.
At 8:40pm on November 20, 2008, Mike McCardle (aka Mojotron) said…
Great toons - 'Throne Room' is really great - I am there! The word 'forever' really has an awesome ring to it :)
At 9:01am on November 17, 2008, YL West said…
Welcome aboard fellow bay area chap!! You were one of my first MySpace friends. Hope you enjoy the board.

YL
 
 

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