Pride And Glory - Kikajon

16th Jul 2011 15:30 - 15 years ago
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Description : This is actually a song that just happened. I was playing my guitar when I suddenly got this lick in my head and I recorded it as a demo for my bandmates in Transatlantic Experience. The adlib vocals is just for Jim and Allen to get an idea about the melody, so the words might not make total sense.
I use a Macbook Pro, Garageband, Logic, Strat, fretless Presicion and have tolerant neighbours. Apart from the Apple loops drums, it's all me. Even if it's a rough first demo for my bandmates, I'm curious to know what you think about the tune so far...
/pmk

p.s. The finished result will eventually turn up on the TransatlanticExp page here on Looper.

Comments (8)

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

haven
haven 19th Aug 2011 07:49 - 15 years ago
yeah, actually i think its great as is - but if yer sayin its not the final - wow! Great warm mixing of the guitars!! also love the guitar hooks
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you very much, your kind review is much appreciated. Especially since you are one of my favourite musicians here one looper.
/pmk
bmw2000uk
bmw2000uk 18th Jul 2011 11:22 - 15 years ago
Good song, i love the guitars, and wish i can play it and i can't play guitar. Its a nice easy going song, a happy vibe to this.

Good job.

Peace...
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for the kind words. I love to play the guitar but the funny part is my idea of playing has changed dramatically. When I was a kid I wanted to play leads like Richie Blackmore och Jimmy Page, now all I focus on in my own playing is to sound like myself and keep it as simple as possible.
I guess that's result of years of practice. :)
Again, thanks for the review, much appreciated.
/pmk
Vicen
Vicen 17th Jul 2011 11:27 - 15 years ago
An amazing song with a rhythm and guitar riffs really good. I see one of the best songs in is finished. Really all the guitar work is great ... wonderful end.
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for the very nice words, Vicen. Much appreciated and encouraging.
/pmk
ShortBusMusic
ShortBusMusic 16th Jul 2011 22:31 - 15 years ago
This is pretty special right now. After you add the other two to the mix it is going to be amazing. Great guitar work as usual. Nicely mixed. A great start to what I know will be an amazing track.

Well done.

Bear
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks Bear, for the encouraging words. I appreciate them very much.

/pmk
DJJoker
DJJoker 16th Jul 2011 19:19 - 15 years ago
Well I started nodding my head as I was listening so its a deffo catchy tune for me.
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
I'm really pleased that you like it, thanks for listening and reviewing.
/pmk
topvega
topvega 16th Jul 2011 17:33 - 15 years ago
I like it....love the solo. Sounds promising.
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for the kind review. With the help from my friends I hope the song will become so much better.

/pmk
MStokes
MStokes 16th Jul 2011 16:01 - 15 years ago
a TAE bootleg treasure. stormy funny wise friday, brother the words you throw down when in you're the moment never fail to connect - taking the last shuttle for atlantis - 1000 favs
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you Michael, I really appreciate your encouraging words. When I adlib I'm totally focusing on trying to hit the notes, the words comes without thinking and sometimes they work ok. I think I've found my way of writing lyrics. ;)
Thanks again for the nice words, the mean much to me.
/pmk
Mahloo13
Mahloo13 16th Jul 2011 15:45 - 15 years ago
HAhhaha the first to play it!

I love the intro! The verse part is definitely interesting and i like the sustained vibe it has.

There are definitely some influences in it...from rock to country and blues I think you've got them all. Nice riffs that's for sure! Very well balanced on both side before the solo, tho honestly i would have loved the actual solo in the middle and a bit more defined.

Well can't wait for the finished product that's for sure!

-Malu-
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hehe, thank you Malu! There's a bunch of influences – I've listened to lots music and I'm sort of glad it shows.
You're right about the solo guitar, and I will adjust it when I get my friends parts.
/pmk

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