Tighten Up Cover performed by My band

[get_rad]

this is a video my band performing Tighten Up by The Black Keys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tick...el_video_title


we're just starting out so try not to be too harsh :) haha feedback would be greatly appreciated

[keep it simple]

Originally Posted by get_rad

we're just starting out so try not to be too harsh :)

Ok, you're just starting out, & considering that, it's a good effort. Love the white axe! Concentrate your efforts on locking into a groove with the bass player, & forget fills, no matter how simple they seem to be. Repeating the same snare fill frequently detracts from the groove. Having both guitarists playing almost exactly the same lines doesn't make the best use of two players.

Hey, you guys are out there having a go. To me, that puts you above guys who never step out of their bedroom. Kudos to you & your bandmates!

[get_rad]

Originally Posted by keep it simple

Repeating the same snare fill frequently detracts from the groove.

Thanks for the feedback! it means a lot! as for repeating the same snare fill, i just copied what was used in the song

By the way, i looked at your youtube channel, loving the Rock And Roll cover!

[keep it simple]

Originally Posted by get_rad

Thanks for the feedback! it means a lot! as for repeating the same snare fill, i just copied what was used in the song

By the way, i looked at your youtube channel, loving the Rock And Roll cover!

Thanks! Sorry about the snare fill observation. I don't know the song. Anyhow, good luck to you & your band. Keep doing your stuff!

[Pollyanna]

Rad, great to see whippersnappers still getting together to play rock - it's even more pleasing than fogies like me still plugging away at it :)

Seriously, so many people are taking the home recording on a laptop route, which has its cool side, but IMO there's nothing quite like getting together with friends with instruments and physically playing the music.

Very disciplined for guys starting out (a lot more than I was). You did well, listening and keeping it together with the group. A promising start.

Keep working on your timing, you're not far off. I'm sure you know the spots where you wavered a bit.

Also, watch out for the volumes between hats, kick and snare. Notice how in the original the hats are quieter than the kick and snare? If you bring your hats volume down a bit and maintain your kick and snare volumes you'll get closer to the original sound (if that's what you're after) and the song will have more sense of groove.

[get_rad]

Originally Posted by Pollyanna

Also, watch out for the volumes between hats, kick and snare. Notice how in the original the hats are quieter than the kick and snare? If you bring your hats volume down a bit and maintain your kick and snare volumes you'll get closer to the original sound (if that's what you're after) and the song will have more sense of groove.

Thanks so much for the feedback! it means a lot to me especially coming from all the great drummers on this site.i knew that i could count on getting great advice from the site, i only wish there could've been a better view of me so i could get some help for my technique haha

as for the volumes, ill be sure to work on that! thanks!

[OrangeAgent27]

Sounds good, name is great, cut your hair, hippies!!

[Pollyanna]

Originally Posted by get_rad

Thanks so much for the feedback! it means a lot to me especially coming from all the great drummers on this site.i knew that i could count on getting great advice from the site, i only wish there could've been a better view of me so i could get some help for my technique haha

as for the volumes, ill be sure to work on that! thanks!

Not sure I qualify amongst the "great drummers" here lol but you're welcome :)

If you're wondering about your grip and stroke it might be good to see a teacher.

Boogie on!