Music Man Ft Tacatta 4 Track Challenge - Kikajon

22nd Apr 2011 17:04 - 15 years ago
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Description : Update: Adjusted some volumes and remastered.

I had to respond to the 4-track challenge and here's my entry – a Transatlantic Experience tune called Music man. I wrote the music in Sweden and Jim Byrd wrote the lyrics and sang in in Philly PA.

track 1: Drums – apple loops
track 2: Bass – Kikajon (precision through a Marshall)
track 3: guitar – Kikajon (strat through an Orange–stack)
track 4: vocals – Tacatta

There's a full version of this new Transatlantic tune on the TransatlanticExp page here on looper. Have fun.

Comments (18)

If you have time take a listen and give Kikajon some feedback.

topvega
topvega 13th Aug 2011 14:53 - 15 years ago
Love this one....very simple but very powerful sounding. Great all around sound. Mix is perfect as well.
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for the kind review. I actually think this simple version turned out better than the full version.
/pmk
Crypthated
Crypthated 26th Jun 2011 18:22 - 15 years ago
Really cool song!
I do not know what to say, I'm speechless.
I can only say that it is fantastic :)
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you very much, I'm really glad you like it. There is a full version of the song on TransatlanticExp page here at looper, but this scaled down version came out nicely. Again, thank you very much for the kind review.
/pmk
Randall822
Randall822 9th Jun 2011 16:33 - 15 years ago
Hi Kikajon,

Very nice guitar sound. I like that particular sound for rock. The vocals were done very well too. Good vocalist and words.
I think another harmony vocal(s) singing along in the chorus would have been really nice and made a great addition. Altho I do realize a person is lucky to have even one good vocalist.

Perhaps a unit or a software pgm. that does vocal harmony's would work ....might be fun to try and see what happens.
Anyways, just rambling here, the song does sound very good as is.

Thanks for sharing,
Randy
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Randall. This track was made for a four track challenge, there is actually a full blown version with backing vocals on Transatlanticexp page here at looperman, the only thing to be completed is Allen's rockin' lead guitar. Thanks you for the kind words and feedback.

/pmk
Ghostzyden
Ghostzyden 7th Jun 2011 17:27 - 15 years ago
Such a sick track, nice work dudes! -Ghostzyden
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks, I appreciate your kind review and I'll pass it on to Jim who made the track totally rocking with his vocals.

/pmk
innerworld
innerworld 6th Jun 2011 18:18 - 15 years ago
Well done. Driving guitar. Nice drum track.
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Well thank you very much for those kind words.
/pmk
Jeff05C
Jeff05C 5th Jun 2011 23:36 - 15 years ago
Great tones, love the crunch on the guitar. Really like some of those lyrics. I really liked the opening, you know really early on where the tune is going. I do think the bass could use a little more definition. It could be my head phones but it sounds a little washy? Great track.

"lets rock this joint till the dream comes true" - nice

jeff
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the kind words. The washiness can be the result of several things – the track is mixed with new headphones but I guess that the true reason is that I play the fretless bass with my fingers and frankly I'm a better on my guitar than on the bass. :D
Cheers
/pmk
SERGEJ77
SERGEJ77 18th May 2011 22:18 - 15 years ago
It flows just swell guys...!
I smell some Bon Jovi taste...
Grate beginig with yeeeeh...
Nice driving in the middle...
Grate ending - in short - Grate track..!!!
RGDS
SERGEJ
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the kind words Sergej. There's another version of this song on the TransatlanticExp page here at looper. If you liked this beginning you love that one.

/pmk
lessinister
lessinister 14th May 2011 16:38 - 15 years ago
Damn strong singing ! Awesome rockin tune . You nailed this man . This could be nationwide easy !
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks, I'll pass on your nice words to Jim who wrote lyrics and sang in a way few of us can.
/pmk
Poetry71
Poetry71 13th May 2011 17:13 - 15 years ago
I like this... I could jam to this in my car , it's got some feel to it. Good Job.
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for checking out my music, and I'm glad you like it. The song is one of some 23 collaborations I've made together with Jim Byrd – Tacatta @ looper.
/pmk
JaNjYp
JaNjYp 13th May 2011 06:47 - 15 years ago
Kikajon and friends, this Transatlantic Exp seems to be successful!
Thanks
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you, it is great fun to play with talents that make my music better than I do myself.
Vicen
Vicen 24th Apr 2011 10:43 - 15 years ago
No more words.I said enough.
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for the fav, Vicen. Makes me happy, but I guess you know that.
Take care
/pmk
Silvestre
Silvestre 23rd Apr 2011 07:04 - 15 years ago
VERY SOLID ROCK MAKE ME FEEL THE REAL ENERGY OF THE ROCK 4 TRACK ATTEMPT. IS GREAT ALWAYS I LOVE THE GUITAR

EXELENT WORK ,ONE MORE TO GO WITH ME IN THE CAR TO LISTEN IN MY BREAK TIME

SILVESTRE
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hey Silvestre, Thanks for the review and the fav. And for your encouraging words. While your in the car, play it loud.
/pmk
LazarusBlack
LazarusBlack 23rd Apr 2011 01:23 - 15 years ago
Rock Solid..Definate crowd mover.love the lyrics-very symbolic of what we do everyday for our love of the art.great tune mate.

RawHead }:)-
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words and will pass them on to Jim who wrote the lyrics and sang his heart out. And yeah, this one should be fun on stage.
/pmk
ShortBusMusic
ShortBusMusic 22nd Apr 2011 23:14 - 15 years ago
I think ZZ Top proved a long time ago that you don't need some big band to pull off great rock and roll. This track proves that point once again. Outstanding track. It has all of the essentials, great bass, great guitar, great vox, great drums, and a great mix.

Wonderful effort.

Bear
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks Bear, I'm glad you like it. The tune just came to me and Jim was exited and came up with the words and vocals in a blink. I appreciate your kind words and will pass them on to Jim.
/pmk
n0mad23
n0mad23 22nd Apr 2011 20:17 - 15 years ago
A really outstanding 4-track attempt. I keep thinking with Rock n Roll, is more really necessary? Sometimes, yes - but to get to the foundations, less really is more.

This is great work!
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the kind words and I think you're right - sometimes fewer tracks lets you come closer to the core. But then again I really like the freedom that multitracks offer. :)
/pmk
MStokes
MStokes 22nd Apr 2011 19:32 - 15 years ago
right on, you crazy diamonds - echo John + Abner - Transatlantic Experience = the real deal brothers
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the appreciation, mate. And the fav. I appreciate it very much.
/pmk
abnerbesares
abnerbesares 22nd Apr 2011 18:59 - 15 years ago
BRILLIANT WORK ! love it , so the competition is tuff know jejeje
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for stopping by, listening and reviewing. Encouraging words are always welcome and the challenge is heating up. :)
/pmk
JohnBoutilier
JohnBoutilier 22nd Apr 2011 18:10 - 15 years ago
Damn, this may even be better than the full version.

Faved

John
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hehe, thank you very much.
The full version on the TranatlaticExp-page has more power an is closer to my idea – but I like this one too. Thanks for the fav.
/pmk

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