Active Melody October 202 challenge — Paul S.

[Paul S.]

I’m no saint, so I had some fun with this one.
First I recorded a track with the chords, then a second one with the basic melody, then a third bass line.
Finally, I played the whole thing back while I shot a video of the country-style harmony/lead track I put together. I couldn’t decide which guitar to use though.

I also edited it short in considering for my fellow members who — after reviewing the same tune time after time — will probably go to bed with a giant ear worm.

[Jennifer D]

I really enjoyed that!

[Denise]

Paul, that’s sounding soooo wonderful. I love your country style version with these sweeeet harmonies🙏🎸. The blend of the main melody, rhythm and solo was fantastic. Very tasty solo! Great tones from your guitars. A pleasure to my ears and very inspiring.
Bravo, bravo!!!!!
Denise

More Blues!

[John H]

Paul
This is so nicely arranged and the dual guitars are melodic and harmonizing. As Denise said, THE BLEND is spectacular. Could you play this the same way twice? So nice on the ears. This is wonderful music.

John

[Mike W]

That is so tasty – your harmonies are almost bewitching. I’m not surprised you kept swapping guitars – they all sounded wonderful. I think this is the best of your submissions, and it would be cool if you were to treat some future challenges in the same style..

[Richard G]

A warm mellow style Paul and I loved the impromptu harmonies which fitted beautifully.

Richard

[Michael L]

Hi Paul, this one has a wonderful country feel to it. Nice mix of guitars, and some great variation on the melody. Great fun!

[Guido]

Wow, beautiful arrangement and rendition, Paul! With a country and gospel vibe at the same time, with all the guitars and instruments that harmonized and blended rhythmically in a brilliantly and soulful way! Great job!

Guido

[Catherine Arsenault]

Really smooth picking Paul 😊

[Alan L]

I really like the country styling, and you played it well. Nice work! 👍

[sunjamr]

That was really pleasing to my ears! Great arrangement. Words like “mellow” and “relaxed” come to mind. Well played, Paul!

Sunjamr Steve

[Manfred M]

I want to say it this way, Paul, when craftsmanship and inspiration came together spiced up with some wonderful musical sense, it can sound like your beautiful Saints piece. In my opinion this is music for heart and soul, you hear it and get a really happy feeling. Thanks for that, Paul.

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Manfred

[AndréM]

Very nice country feel Paul.
Great backtrack.
Loved your harmonies, I tried to harmonize but it didn’t came to me for some reason.
Well done.

AndréM

AndréM

[Pap]

Paul, I like what you did with this one. Your heard those country lics before you played them. Your harmonized them well too. I also like that you played along with the BT. Really nicely done. Pap.

[Dieter]

Wonderfully relaxing multi-instrumental version with lots of ideas and a great country feel.

Dieter

[donmati]

Nice arrangement, the guitar tracks complement each other well. I prefer the strat take, which stands out more in the mix. Nice job
Don Mati

[charjo]

Love your approach, Paul.
John

[Bill]

Great toe tapping rendition Paul. I kept waiting for Willie to come in with the vocal.
Nice journey through your guitar collection too 🙂

[Alan O]

Hi Paul, great arrangement with a country vibe! Enjoyed the different parts played with different guitars.

Alan

[Bob Utberg]

Great job Paul. Loved the descending lead lines in the first part. And then, @ 1:35, you took on a different lead style/tone. Digging it!

Bob U. (aka Bobby Ut)

[Andy N]

Cracking arrangement Paul. Those harmonies sounding gorgeous. Keep an eye on any Eagles YouTube channels as I reckon they might be nicking a bit of this!
And all those costume changes too and you never missed a note!

[Martin W]

Man you did indeed have fun with it , sounds so rich in harmonies and very melodic
With a true country flavour.
Nice to hear the three guitars in contrast , for me the Tennessean gets the nod .

Martin

[Martyn in France]

Wonderful Paul. I especially love the tone of you recording. Sometimes I find the strong treble sound on many recordings to be a bit too much. This is just right for me.
Martyn

[JoLa]

That was a real treat, Paul! Love how you made it a laid-back country style instrumental, those sweet harmonized 6ths, very nice arrangement. The variety of the guitars was fun to see, I think the strat cut through the mix the best. Totally enjoyed it 🙂

🎸JoLa

[Nick M]

Bravo. I loved that. Such beautiful harmonies, that was a really pleasure to listen to.

Nick

[Serena C]

Congrats Paul! sounding like an orchestra! very nice!

If I wasn't making mistakes I wouldn't be the kind of player I want to be. Perfection is dangerous.
It's all about taking risks, sometimes you get to some place, sometimes you get to a different place. (Brian May)

[Gary W]

Very sweet Paul! L love it. Chimes like a bell. – well played.

Gary

[David H]

Wow, a threefer. Most enjoyable.

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