Solo of the Month (SotM) #104 - Challenge

stratman3142

The challenge is now open and ends at midnight 24th March 2024

Discussion:

Thanks to @susbemol for this backing track.

You can download the backing track from Soundcloud below:

https://soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sotm104-susbemol-not-quite-everybody?si=8dd1a1c2ea864bffa43c362de22cfc5c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Track Info: 

Title: Not Quite Everybody

https://i.imgur.com/UCVNeZu.png

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.

There should be headroom to record your solo. Try to set a level without excessive master limiting, because we want to avoid 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.

No prizes. It's just for fun.

As people submit their entries, I'll post them below to hopefully promote some discussion on approaches used for the solo:

https://soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sets/sotm104-2024-03?si=9da7dbf579114c04adee4140bacf12f7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

fastonebaz

Sent one in. 

Thought I'd start the ball rolling. 

Charvel san dimas HHFR

Lots of dirty octaves and a pinch of reverb.

stratman3142

fastonebaz said:

Sent one in...

It's in the playlist.

Bellycaster

Sent mine in. A bit slow off the blocks this month, lads 

susbemol

Bellycaster said:

A bit slow off the blocks this month, lads 

I noticed that too.

I'm overseas for a short while due to unforeseen circumstances so I won't be able to take part, sadly.

stratman3142

Bellycaster said:

Sent mine in. A bit slow off the blocks this month, lads 

It's in the playlist.

I'll get started on my entry soon.

flying_pie

I've done a tiny bit of noodling and think I know where I'm going with the great (albeit sounds like something I've heard before) backing track. I'll have something in for the deadline

stratman3142

Mine's in the playlist.

Not sure why, but the ideas came quite quickly for this one  

It's called 'Everybody Thinks They've Heard It Before'. Sorry couln't resist

stratman3142

Entry closes tonight at midnight. A bit of a quiet month. Anyone fancy a last minute entry?

flying_pie

entry sent

stratman3142

flying_pie said:

entry sent

It's in the playlist, and I've  learned a new word

stratman3142

Entry closed.

Bennyboy-UK

I'll drop a late entry in - I love the backing and finally had a go today

I know I'll possibly miss out on votes - or perhaps not!!!!!!! - you've heard my playing!

stratman3142

Bennyboy-UK said:

I'll drop a late entry in - I love the backing and finally had a go today

I know I'll possibly miss out on votes - or perhaps not!!!!!!! - you've heard my playing!

Yes no problem with a late entry. You just risk losing potential votes that might come in before your entry.

Bennyboy-UK

Sorry its late - I loved doing working something out this one - stellar backing track - thank you @susbemol !

Hamer Centaura Deluxe (Bridge pickup EMG 89), Fractal FM3 with my in progress 80s patch with lashings of Dimension chorus, multi delay and reverb.

Cheers all,
Ben.

stratman3142

Bennyboy-UK said:

Sorry its late...

Better late than never It's in the playlist.