iamwill Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'm looking to start a Muse cover band in my area, but I want your guys' honest opinions: do I have the guitar/ vocal skills necessary to undertake this without it sucking terribly? There's an acoustic cover of Time is Running Out and several Muse guitar covers here: http://www.youtube.com/user/willneubauer be as harsh as you'd like; realize that most of the guitar covers were recorded in one take so they're not quite perfect. I'm just trying to get all the feedback that I can. (moving this to the OP so I can keep track of it...) I recorded over a karaoke track of Newborn, but there's some distortion in the chorus/ higher falsetto parts...there's no way I can record it without getting that cuz I'm using a webcam mic...albeit a higher end one, but still not enough for that kind of volume. So when listening, please keep that in mind, haha. http://youtu.be/_3kgLMrH7B4 hint: this probably works better if you imagine it in a bar with a cover band. have a few drinks beforehand if that helps, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewez26 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 You're guitar skillz seem to be decent enough I think... not horrible but not MB (obviously...). In terms of vocals... well it's hard to judge from TiRO, as that isn't really a challenging song vocally. Put up a few more vocal covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwill Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 I'll probably post a cover of Newborn or something a little trickier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwill Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 I recorded over a karaoke track of Newborn, but there's some distortion in the chorus/ higher falsetto parts...there's no way I can record it without getting that cuz I'm using a webcam mic...albeit a higher end one, but still not enough for that kind of volume. So when listening, please keep that in mind, haha. http://youtu.be/_3kgLMrH7B4 hint: this probably works better if you imagine it in a bar with a cover band. have a few drinks beforehand if that helps, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parida Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 You're guitar skillz seem to be decent enough I think... not horrible but not MB (obviously...). In terms of vocals... well it's hard to judge from TiRO, as that isn't really a challenging song vocally. Put up a few more vocal covers I initially thought, hmm won't be good, but I was pleasantly surprised, had my foot tapping away happily. I agree, need a range of vocals for a more informed assessment. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwill Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 I initially thought, hmm won't be good, but I was pleasantly surprised, had my foot tapping away happily. I agree, need a range of vocals for a more informed assessment. Cheers! Thanks. On a good day I might be able to hit the stuff in showbiz or microcuts but a) probably not today and b) probably not without blowing up my microphone. There's some decently high falsetto in that link to newborn I posted earlier, just overlook the mic overloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewez26 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Wow, that is actually a great NB cover I think. You kind of sound like Rivers Cuomo from Weezer in this How old are you, if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwill Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Wow, that is actually a great NB cover I think. You kind of sound like Rivers Cuomo from Weezer in this How old are you, if you don't mind me asking? Thanks a ton man, and that's a HUGE compliment. I'm twenty-five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parida Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Wow, that is actually a great NB cover I think. You kind of sound like Rivers Cuomo from Weezer in this How old are you, if you don't mind me asking? I agree great cover, particularly on a decent set of speakers, the TiRO was sensational 2nd time round (on the better system also). Look after that mic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwill Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 I'm moving into an apartment with an extra room soon, so I should finally be able to set up a decent home studio - first purchase is definitely a condenser mic. Stuff can get expensive, haha, but once I pay off my acoustic I should be able to go on an equipment spending spree. :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aman779 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 You're a guy! OMG Not to offend but during Tiro and NB, you sounded like a girl... Still great voice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwill Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 Haha thanks. I guess sounding like a girl is to be expected with all of those high notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave. Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 You can hit the notes better than me anyway. You vocals rising: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ My vocals rising: _ _ _ _ _ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwill Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 You can hit the notes better than me anyway. You vocals rising: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ My vocals rising: _ _ _ _ _ _ Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4Kizna Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Where in Ohio are you? I'm in Cincy. As a way to stay occupied with music I'd love to be in a cover band. Play guitar and sing well enough for Muse back vocals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwill Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Where in Ohio are you? I'm in Cincy. As a way to stay occupied with music I'd love to be in a cover band. Play guitar and sing well enough for Muse back vocals. Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4Kizna Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Bummer dude. I'm learning to play Piano too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I live in Copthorne in the UK, but what does distance matter when you have pure passion for what you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4Kizna Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Haha playing together becomes an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwill Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 woo, my former band's single got approved for digital distribution: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/diversesomething The other half of the band is a couple hundred miles away though, so I'm still trying to get people together for a Muse coverband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parida Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 woo, my former band's single got approved for digital distribution: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/diversesomething The other half of the band is a couple hundred miles away though, so I'm still trying to get people together for a Muse coverband. Listened to the preview, sounds good, is that you on vocals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwill Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Listened to the preview, sounds good, is that you on vocals? Yup, vocals and 1 of the guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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