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April 2026 Challenge Response – Werner

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  • This topic has 22 replies, 23 voices, and was last updated 2 days, 20 hours ago by snakechisler.
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    • May 8, 2026 at 7:14 am #414574
      Werner
      Participant

        Well, I actually find this challenge really challenging. It sounds a bit like… come up with something like the Stones did with “Satisfaction” or Jimi with “Purple Haze.” I don’t have anywhere near the talent those musicians had. Anyway—here’s my entry

      • May 8, 2026 at 7:59 am #414595
        Mark T
        Participant

          I thought that was right on point, Werner – as I’m writing this, I can easily imagine a song wrapping itself around your hook! Really nicely done. – Mark 👍🎶😎

        • May 8, 2026 at 8:10 am #414599
          Michael Krailo
          Participant

            Awesome composition. You’re not alone going over the 30 seconds so maybe that was half the battle. Very catchy guitar rhythm though and that was the hook.

            Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.

          • May 8, 2026 at 9:39 am #414630
            Martin W
            Participant

              Love the energy in this , definitely a catchy hook , with that driving rhythm .

              Martin.

            • May 8, 2026 at 11:17 am #414655
              Michael L
              Participant

                Hi Werner, you nailed it! Love the bass part, and you look like a rock star standing and playing. Driving energy and kind of a punk feel to it.

              • May 8, 2026 at 12:20 pm #414689
                JoeD1
                Participant

                  You never cease to amaze me Werner. That sounded like 2 hooks to me – the bass and the rhythm. Super cool!

                  Joe

                  The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
                  Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
                  --Graeme Edge

                • May 8, 2026 at 1:25 pm #414734
                  Pap
                  Participant

                    Nice Werner….like a super hero theme song. Pap

                  • May 8, 2026 at 1:54 pm #414742
                    Tremelow
                    Participant

                      That was so cool, Werner! A driving rhythm and a double-hook (bass & guitar). Challenge met! I think Pemmy approves, too.

                    • May 8, 2026 at 2:43 pm #414757
                      sciencefiction
                      Participant

                        Very cool hook, Werner. You let the beast talk! Sounds somewhat BoDiddlyesque.
                        Larry

                      • May 8, 2026 at 6:03 pm #414807
                        sunjamr
                        Participant

                          I loved your hook idea, Werner! I kept waiting for the camera to pan over to 3 beautiful backup singers who would join in for the chorus.

                          Sunjamr Steve

                        • May 8, 2026 at 8:36 pm #414838
                          Alan L
                          Participant

                            So fun and energetic! Love the rocking feel on this, and a catchy groove too.

                          • May 8, 2026 at 8:52 pm #414853
                            Bill
                            Participant

                              Surf vibes Werner. I really dig it, a great energy. Only thing missing was some board shorts and sunnies for doggy.

                            • May 8, 2026 at 11:21 pm #414883
                              AndréM
                              Participant

                                Catchy rock vibe.

                                AndréM

                                AndréM

                              • May 9, 2026 at 6:37 am #414968
                                charjo
                                Moderator

                                  It’s a simple idea, Werner, but you demonstrate so well how simple is effective.
                                  I listened to two releases from the Stones upcoming albun “Foreign Tongues”. I was disappointed in the lack of a good hook like in their prime, so this is not an easy task.
                                  John

                                • May 9, 2026 at 7:46 am #414989
                                  Manfred M
                                  Participant

                                    Yeah, sometimes it’s that simple: a groove, a solid bassline, and a driving rhythm. And the hook works!
                                    Super abgeliefert, Werner!

                                    Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom
                                    The next Meetup will be July

                                    There will be a detailed announcement here in the forum
                                    I look forward to meet you.
                                    Manfred

                                  • May 9, 2026 at 10:26 am #415018
                                    Andy N
                                    Participant

                                      You hit the spot there Werner. Despite your concerns you did come up with a driving pinkish, stones kind of rock riff. Great stuff 👍

                                    • May 10, 2026 at 12:48 am #415207
                                      Laurel C
                                      Moderator

                                        This was great, a rock groove with swing and surf … so ready for the next stage to be a song. I think your dog prefers the bass guitar. Well done.

                                      • May 10, 2026 at 4:01 am #415257
                                        Carpa
                                        Participant

                                          Mission accomplished, that’s a hook, and a nice bass line too 👍

                                        • May 10, 2026 at 3:28 pm #415369
                                          JoLa
                                          Participant

                                            Despite your reservations, you came up with an awesome groove and hook, Werner! Loved the bass and the bassist’s stage persona 😎, and the great catchy guitar rhythm, both giving a solid base for a hit song.

                                            🎸JoLa

                                          • May 10, 2026 at 4:19 pm #415385
                                            Juxi
                                            Participant

                                              I had now idea that you are such an accomplished bass player, Werner! That were two really great hooks. I think, at the next WEM we will have to call you Keith, 👍🏽👍🏽

                                              Bluesige Grüße
                                              Juxi

                                            • May 10, 2026 at 4:20 pm #415387
                                              John H
                                              Participant

                                                Werner,
                                                This is great, simple, catchy and memorable. Love the bass/rhytm/reverb combo. Very sixties (ish). Energizing!!

                                                John

                                              • May 10, 2026 at 11:29 pm #415462
                                                Dieter
                                                Participant

                                                  Hot rocky stuff.

                                                  Dieter

                                                • May 11, 2026 at 8:27 am #415558
                                                  snakechisler
                                                  Participant

                                                    great contribution really enjoyed it, it had a real pace to it the bass was defiantly needed and rounded it off nicely

                                                    Thanks for sharing

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