Author Topic: BlackDog Whole Lotta love (Read 11942 times)

CaffeineJunkie · « **on:** August 18, 2006, 07:23:24 PM »

finally learnt the solo to this song, has been bugging me since... well, since i started playing guitar about a year ago, and since i've got the black dog fitted to my epi it sounds fookin amazin...

... and fooking loud :D:D :twisted:

38thBeatle · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:19:05 PM »

If I may offer a constructive suggestion- a tad slower and more relaxed- good tone though.

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:48:12 PM »

Quote from: 38thBeatle

good tone though

thanks

Quote from: 38thBeatle

If I may offer a constructive suggestion- a tad slower and more relaxed

slower in the main riff or slower overall ????

blue · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:53:09 PM »

i think a little slower in the riff, the original has a kind of relaxed funkiness to it, although the extra speed sounds good when the riff comes back in at the end, like a kind of manic climax! nice to see someone realising you don't need massive amounts of gain for rock.

ah, i see, the extra speed's from all the caffeine!

_tom_ · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:56:28 PM »

Ahh such a great solo!

I once started recording a metal version of this song, pinch harmonics, divebombs and everything :lol: Maybe I'll finish it one day

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2006, 09:58:30 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Ahh such a great solo!

I once started recording a metal version of this song, pinch harmonics, divebombs and everything :lol: Maybe I'll finish it one day

although i'm curious as to how that would sound, my dedication to Page's sound quite specifically forces me to say....

"that's just a terrible idea"

but in reality, give it shot :twisted:

_tom_ · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2006, 10:00:13 PM »

Yeah, I know what you mean, afterall I'd hate to butcher a great song.. then again it was fun to do.

38thBeatle · « **Reply #7 on:** August 18, 2006, 10:11:19 PM »

Slower overall CJ- loosen up a bit and you'll get it nailed nicely.

Kilby · « **Reply #8 on:** August 18, 2006, 10:25:17 PM »

As the guys said less tense and bit slower (get a vibe going)

Other than that keep on playing

Rob...

But wheres the bit that goes tish tish (listen to the trace Whole lot of age from this page http://www.xtc4u.org/drunken.html for an explination)

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2006, 05:58:02 PM »

I like this clip, it's a kinda hyperactive funky version, love it.

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:00:56 PM »

Quote from: JJretroTONEGOD

I like this clip, it's a kinda hyperactive funky version, love it.

would that be my version or the whole lotta age version???

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:49:03 PM »

OK, just recorded a slightly slower version

i think that even still it is slightly too fast, but i played it slower, and it got a bit boring after a bit, so....

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #12 on:** August 19, 2006, 09:26:47 PM »

Caffine, if you cut it down then you'll find the groove! It's uptight and tence. V2 is too IMHO.

Try a swift half and listen to the original, get that groove in your head and then play, give it 10 mins then hit record.

Nice solo by the way

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #13 on:** August 19, 2006, 10:14:58 PM »

Quote from: Johnny Mac

Caffine, if you cut it down then you'll find the groove! It's uptight and tence. V2 is too IMHO.

Try a swift half and listen to the original, get that groove in your head and then play, give it 10 mins then hit record.

i tried what you said, and no matter what i do (even drinking - helps me relax and get into music much easier) it still sounds the same, i think its more to do with the way i strum, as i don't usually play chords at all

Quote from: Johnny Mac

Nice solo by the way

cheers :D:D

Bainzy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2006, 12:48:43 AM »

Try panning the original in one speaker and recording your version in the other - then remove the original when you've finished recording. That's a surefire way of making sure it's the right speed.