BGU - Challenge Recordings & Jams

[MikeS]

Here's Chuck's 4 Note Challenge:

04-01-09 Chuck's 4 note Challenge
In the spirit of what brought us all together (BGU, for some the 4 note solo). I am putting this challenge up on the board, hoping that I immediately get my Butt kicked!

Here it are the rules (for this one at least!):
1) Use the Am (12BarBluesPack5.zip)backing track (Slow, easy going).
2) Only 4 notes (Or 2 frets with all included, pick your box, 1 or 2), Just like Griff Demonstrated in his promotional video.
3) Must have at least 1 example of every Lead trick that Griff taught us (ie. Hammer on, Pull off, tweedlie, half bend, full bend, you got the Idea!).
4) It must be posted in some sort of way that all members can view it

MIM Strat, position 2 on the pickup selector(Neck and middle), My new Hardwire RV-7 Stereo Reverb Pedal, the Keeley Boss(BD2) was in bypass. All of this into my M-Audio Fast Track (No effects) for recording.
http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=2w5sgae&s=5

04-02-09 Dave's (Bluewater) take on the Chuck's 4 Note Challenge
Count them, 4 notes, three of them are the same ones you used.  
Equipment: Audacity 1.3.7 beta, VOX DA5 Amp (blues 3 with reverb), Fender Deluxe Strat middle pickup
http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=359db9l&s=5

04-03-09 Chuck's take on his 4 note Challenge
I thought I'd post a bit of a re-take with some of my Boss BD2 in there before the reverb.  
Strat (Neck Pickup, BD2 at 10 for tone, gain at 2, Phat switch is off Hardwire RV-7 same as the first).
http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=CSRwR24t0vbAmB2rJJsK6Q%3D%3D%7D%7D

04-07-09 560SDL's take on Chuck's 4 Note Challenge
This was recorded using my Hamer, going through a not yet modified Boss BD-2 pedal with settings to give just a little edge and directly into my Tascam.  No mics after the amp or anything
http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=9h6kcp&s=5

04-09-09 JohnC's take on Chuck's 4 note Challenge
Got a bit stupid in the middle, lost it a bit here and there sorry,  but this is what I came up with, just based on Griffs original 4 note idea but in Am.
http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=Za5Dye9Rh7Mw%2FeE7G%2FCNew%3D%3D%7D%7D

04-18-09 Dave's (bluewater) Challenge
This Challenge is ideal for everyone!    You can submit with just the backing guitar (comping)
(Hint: Key of "G") or just lead solo, or both backing and lead solo it's up to you!
http://bluesguitarunleashed.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1240073757

04-20-09 Here's Bob's take on Chuck's challenge
her you go BGUs a bum note at start the rest you can pick the bones out of
Fender strat mim, normal crate amp, audio city
http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=xeU5VMs7HxndUQTI7TEAyw%3D%3D

 

[MikeS]

Re: Challenge Recordings & Jams

04-18-09 Here's Dave's (Bluewater) Challenge
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! the "Jam On It Challenge" has begun
 Rules:
1.) Use this backing track; Right click on this link http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepqy5u/ALLCAPS.mp3 to get the file. Use "save target as" or "save link as" or something similar depending on the browser you are using.  
2.) You can use up to two over dub tracks in addition to the backing track.  
3.) Each over dub track must be a single take, unedited except for level.
4.) At least one of the overdub tracks must be a "comping" track
5.) The final mixed down file (audio or video) must be posted to a file sharing site such as tinypic.com
6.) The entry is accepted when a message is posted to this ""the "Jam On It Challenge" has begun"" thread and the message must include the URL or link to your entry along with a list of equipment and software used in the creative process.
7.) All BGU members are welcome. There will be no final judging. Words of encouragement to the entrants are always accepted.
There are no other rules so don't ask. Most of all have fun! share your experience.
 Bluewater  
PS   Through the magic of digital editing. ALLCAPS.mp3 is a "shortened version of the file ALL CAPS BLUES.mp3
For future reference, the original full length 6 minute version is available here:
http://bluesguitarunleashed.com/12bar

04-18-09 Here's Dave's response to his own Challenge:
List of equipment: Fender Strat, Vox DA5 Amp, Boss Blues Driver BD-2, Audacity 1.3.7(beta)
Here is the audio file submission: http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=2ngtnnt&s=5

04-19-09 Here's Chuck's submission for Dave's Jam on it Challenge:
I would have really liked to re-record both  tracks I recorded, but rules are rules. Here it is, mistakes and all!
Same backing track Dave posted.
Fender Strat, played through my BD2, and my Hardwire Reverb, into my M-Audio USB interface, using Sessions
Software for recording of the tracks, on my HP Media Center Laptop.
G7 C7, D7  Barre Chord boogie I came up with for the rhythm was done at the 3rd, 8th, and 10th frets. Lead was all in Box 1 and 2.
http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=u8NzUfEdidK9ipEQU%2BdHpA%3D%3D%7D%7D

04-22-09 JohnC's version of Dave's Jam on it Challenge
Ok I had a go at the Jam ON It Challenge.  I think I started Ok and finished Ok,  a lot of dodgy stuff in the middle.
http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=ZJL1cBMBzlhhWh4w9ZPmag%3D%3D

 

[MikeS]

Re: Challenge Recordings & Jams

05-04-09 Here's Dave's Everyone Challenge
My experience: Applying what I have been learning through these Challenges has really helped to make me a better player.  
Equipment: Fender Deluxe Strat, VOX DA5 amp, Boss BD2 Blues Driver pedal, PreSonus Fire Box Audio Interface Audacity SW
http://www.4shared.com/file/103467790/affd8c0d/Everyone_24bar_Bluewater.html

 

[MikeS]

Re: Challenge Recordings & Jams

Here's a challenge from Seattle slim (Wally)

http://www.4shared.com/file/178541287/b27c68fe/God_Rest_Ye_Merry_Gentlemen.html

Jam on Merry Gentlemen and Gentlewomen. Best wishes for a happy Christmas and new year.
Offered as something to have a little fun. I think it is Am at 95 bpm.
You know the drill -- add your track, noodle, jam, vocal, harmony etc. Use the four note solo, or licks from the lessons, or improv something.

 

[MikeS]

Re: Challenge Recordings & Jams

Here's Dave's Latest Challenge 01-14-10

So I saw this quote from Cowboy ... (regarding Lesson 1 recording posted by Jeffesh)

Quote from cowboy on Yesterday at 10:47:20:
Jeffesh, Good job and I really like the tone......I think it would make a great backing track to lay some lead over...nice effort. later.
cowboy

... and I had a thought "How about a Solo to LESSON 1 Challenge"

So here is the link to the Lesson 1 recording posted by Jeffesh (nice job by the way)  
http://www.4shared.com/file/195787952/a2e36df9/BGU_Lesson_1.html.

Here is the Challenge.  
Download the recording and add a Solo.
- If you've never done a solo yet here are some tips.  
- The song is in the Key of "G"
- Use the "Box 1 fingering" (minor blues scale) as shown in lesson 15 for the blues notes to play, but for this song it is played on the third fret (Key of G) instead of the 5th fret (Key of A) as shown in lesson 15.
- Post the solo in this thread.
-  it will blow your mind when you hear what each player comes up with. they will all be different!
- This is great practice. There is no right or wrong it's all whats inside that comes out....
- If you want you go beyond Box 1 and can play your solo anywhere on the fretboard. Pull out the stops.
Dave

01-14-10 Jeffesh didn't waste any time getting this one posted.
I cheated a little bit. I took a fingerstyle blues that i already know, took out the bass notes and added a few notes to fill the gaps of the missing bass notes. I also used a capo to convert from E to G and still allow me to play open notes. I didn't want to relearn my fingering yet, but at some point I will want to make some of those licks movable. There's a little amp noise because I experimented with using a mic in front of my amp. I need to shield my strat!
http://www.4shared.com/file/196557137/e70106f/BGU_Lesson_1_with_solo.html

01-14-10 Dave Aka Bluewater with 4 versions
http://www.4shared.com/file/197352966/4de39d9f/BGU_Lesson_1_dj1.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/197352976/54f8acde/BGU_Lesson_1_dj2.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/197352987/a4678087/BGU_Lesson_1_dj3.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/197352956/66cece5c/BGU_Lesson_1_dj4.html

I think I like the fourth one. It at least returns to a little bit of a theme and isn't so scattered.
Dave
Equipment:
Fender Mex Tele, Vox DA5 AMP clean setting w/ direct line out to Presonus Firebox recording interface
Boss SD-1 Overdrive, Digitech RV-7 reverb, Boss DD-7 delay

Here's Chuck and his new LP Gold top 01-15-10
I did two, here they come!
1)http://www.4shared.com/file/197950368/ac5edea3/BGU_Lesson_1a.html
2)http://www.4shared.com/file/197950467/39aed5b7/BGU_Lesson_1b.html
My wife Bought me a New Gibson "Les Paul" Standard Gold Top (My Dream Guitar!) and this is her maiden recording (Both of them!)
Gold Top Les Paul Standard, through a Boss GE7,,  Boss BD2 (Keeley) Hardwire Reverb (RV-7) MIc'd into a UX2 from a Blues Jr.

Here's Wilbur's (Cowboy) version
http://www.4shared.com/file/198197133/743003c/Challenge_Solo_1.html
My tele -> Garageband (Clean combo in Super Reverb model w/ touch of reverb)...used middle pickup....

Here comes Ray UK, with his take on the Challenge!  Awesome Job Ray!  1-16-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/198475779/c283b7cd/Ray_UK_plus_BGU_Lesson_1.html
Ray didn't post an equipment list.

Next up is BignJames with his run at the Challenge!  Awesome work James!  1-16-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/199885557/476c7038/BGU_Lesson_1_challenge.html
MIK tele...neck pu....(seymour duncan pearly gates....I had to use a humbucker 'cause of Chuck's new Gold Top LP) ux1 on"china grove"...audacity.

Here comes b0b_b4rk3r with an interesting run at the Challenge!  Fantastic Job! 1-16-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/200566970/40651e11/Solo_1_Challenge_2.html
Bob Didn't leave an equipment list.

S Grams (Steve) with a Super Job on the Challenge! 1-16-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/200613084/cc2ba3c4/Lesson_1_Challenge.html
Fender American Standard HSS Strat on the bridge humbucker, recorded through UX2 using Livelite 7 recording software

On Stage next is Seattleslim (Wally) with and awesome recrding to the challenge!  1-19-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/201585996/3c778c91/Lesson_1_challenge_ver_1.html
Wally didn't post an equipment list.

Wally is back with a long version of the challenge. Awesome solo improv Wally! 1-19-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/201714483/a5ba7e13/Lesson_1_challenge_-_long_prac.ht ml
Gibson LP STP (neck humbucker), Garage Band amp simulation.

Bob (b0b_b4rk3r) is onstage with his submission to the Challenge! Nice Job Bob!  1-20-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/202502029/dca21aa1/Solo_1_Challenge_Jazzy.html
Ibanez SA160, Korg Pandora on Jazzy preset straight into Audacity
http://www.4shared.com/file/202504678/f734fd1c/Solo_1_Challenge_turn_up_the_w.ht ml
Ibanez SA160 on Bridge Humbucker, Korg Pandora on Custom preset and again straight into Audacity

Next on Stage is Jimatwell with his submission to the challenge.  Awesome Job Jim!  01-20-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/202757438/7416de3/Lesson_1_Challenge_Jan_20_2010.htm l
Jim did not leave an equipment list!

Next up is Tim with his entry to the Challenge. Great Job Tim!  01-21-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/203326536/d641d804/Challenge_solo.html
Fender Strat (H1), Ux2 interface with Tweed B-Man amp, Blue comp treble peddle and cavernous reverb, Audacity

 

[Chuck]

Re: Challenge Recordings & Jams

Challenge Continued from above.



Mike's (Msantarc) turn on stage with a great run on the Challenge!  Way to go Mike!  01-21-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/203425569/3439ae86/Lesson_1_Challenge_20010-01-21.ht ml
MiA Strat Mid Pup, Mic'd Blues Junior, Pedals:  BD2, DD3 RV7

Cowboy is back at us with another run at the Challenge!  Another Great performance! Good Job Wilbur! 01-21-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/203645621/9e400942/Challenge_Solo_1_Take_2.html
Gibson DC w/P90's direct into Garageband (Clean Combo -> Vox AC30) with a touch of delay.....

Dave AkA Bluewater's Freddy King Version of the challenge 01-22-10
Here is an idea that I had to use a few Freddie King Licks that I learned. Freddie's licks are transposed from D to G and the tempo is about half the original and they are mixed in with my own random licks.
http://www.4shared.com/file/203686139/5b8ae45b/BGU_Lesson_1_dj5.html
Mex Tele, Vox DA-5 Amp Clean w/ Boss SD-1, Digitech RV-7 Reverb, Boss DD-7 Delay- line out to recorder, Presonus Firebox recorder, Audacity 1.3.7

Tim's Les Paul Version 01-22-10
Ok Les Paul version with the rest the same
http://www.4shared.com/file/203777470/b1417801/solo_challenge_Les_Paul.html

Ira (ihorowitz) is on stage with two awesome runs at the challenge! Good Job Ira! 01-22-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/204696017/7701d6d7/Lesson_1_Solo_Ira_MIM_11.html
Deluxe players- neck & bridge pup, in GB with pod farm on a Johnny Winter preset
http://www.4shared.com/file/204697056/dcd64420/Lesson_1_Solo_Ira_kit_git_11.html
The other with my kit git, with basically same settings, although I used the mid & bridge pups.  The more I play it the more I like it.  She's wicked light and those GFS texas specials are really growing on me.

Dave is back to us with another submission to the challenge!  Awesome Job! Dave! 01-23-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/205627771/a46c9f21/BGU_Lesson_1_dj29.html
MIM Tele, VOX DA5 Amp, Line-out, clean setting, Digitech RV-7 Reverb
Boss DD-7 Digital Delay, Presonus Firebox interface, line-in, Audacity 1.3.7

Gary (Gpower) has taken a run at the Challenge with a 4 note version 02-03-10
http://www.4shared.com/file/214626245/5c86a65f/BGU_Lesson_1_-_4_note.html
Baby Blue Strat, UX-1, PodFarm (Classic Distortion, Small Tweed, Standard Spring).