This is the 45th solo of the Month (SotM) Challenge.
The challenge is now open, and remains open for submissions until 11:30pm on 21st February 2019.
Here's this month's backing track (you can download it from soundcloud). Record your solo over the top of it and then submit it (ideally in mp3 format) to solos@theFB.co.uk
Also, feel free to comment on how you approached the solo, which will add a bit more interest and maybe we can learn something from each other.
Discussion: This is an attempt at Progressive Rock.
Tempo:125bpm
Chart below:
The backing track has some headroom to add your solos. Add your solo and (as a guideline) try to avoid boosting the overall level beyond that if possible. That way the entries should be at roughly the same level and we won't get into loudness wars.
Voting will start soon after the submission deadline, with each voter selecting their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice.
First choice gets 5 points - Second choice gets 3 points - Third choice gets 1 point
The order and scores of the top three entries will be announced soon after the voting ends. If there are 8 or more entries, then the order and scores of those in the top half will be announced.
No prizes. It's just for fun.
It's not a competition.
Comments
I'm still struggling with amp modelling software within my acceptable budget of FOC. Normally I use Cubase (5) with either DI from my live rig, or just some basic Ccubase FX. However, this time I've used a free full rig within Amplitube using Reaper, just for a change. And guess what, I sound exactly the same as usual. Lol.
Really enjoying these challenges, good for focusing playing and learning how to record.
You can submit if you want to while the voting is underway, provided that you accept that you might lose out on some votes from those those that have already voted.
I'll be starting the voting sometime today if all goes to plan.