On Saturday the 8th this week I had another jam session with Anna and our Czech friends. We spent most of the time learning two of Anna's songs "Lighthouse" and "Listen Angels Sing", experimenting with different arrangements. Anna sung and played guitar whilst the rest of us provided dynamic and rhythmic accompaniment in similarity to a session situation. Next time I shall bring my effects pedal in order to expand the capabilities of my part of the ensemble. I may also bring another mic and and stand so that I can provide harmonies and backing vocals. Here is a link to a recording we did of "Listen Angels Sing":
(3 hours)
Anna says she has found a venue who want us to play a gig in December, so this provides us with an aim with which to focus our efforts.
The Sunday I spent rehearsing with the band with Ragnar, Peter and Dominic. Daniel was not present due to being away on a trip. We focussed on learning the parts to a song Ragnar had written. Although this took up most of the time, we ended up with a full composition complemented by my creative suggestions including guitar harmonies and a stylistic change in the final chorus. It is now my job to produce some lyrics and a tune for it, which I will try to have done for the week after this. Here is a video of us playing the song - http://www.esnips.com/doc/281880a3-f7d4-4d5b-8cb6-0ee9953ded7d/ragnars-song_0001
(2 hours 30mins)
I have another acoustic gig next Monday which I can use to showcase my lastest acoustic song "Over the Edge", as well as the prospect of a decent payout. I will be uploading a video compilation as with last time.
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