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T.G. 07-15-2011 12:10 PM

TG covers Lightfoot
 

charlene 07-19-2011 10:56 PM

Re: Sundown
 
nice job TG!! love the shades!!

jj 10-26-2011 09:33 AM

Re: Sundown
 
Nice stuff. Keep em comin!

You should have one thread called TG that you put all these songs under. The way rm wanted it, lol. Where is our good man, anyhow. Quite a noticeable void

T.G. 10-26-2011 01:47 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Yes RM! He needs to weigh in with some covers :)

lighthead2toe 10-31-2011 07:33 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Nice individual take on a big time Gord tune.

You no doubt have that dedication level up there on a big high. Love the presence in this one. Do I see a "Yahama" label on your acoustic? I had an early one from the sixties and to this day I regret ever letting it go.

T.G. 11-01-2011 12:37 AM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
It is indeed a Yamaha ... I actually have a 6- and 12-string by that brand, both "FGX" models, according to the labels. I think they might be at the lower end of the Yamaha line of guitars, as they don't strike me as being of particularly good quality now that I've played them for a number of years.

Looking back, I probably would have bought a couple of Seagull guitars (apparently hand-crafted, Canadian-made instruments) at the time I wound up buying a four-guitar package set along with the Fender Squire bass and a nylon-string classical. Oh well, hindsight is always 20-20 and there's always time (though currently not the money LOL) to upgrade.

T.G. 11-25-2011 02:48 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Just consolidating everything in this thread ...



lighthead2toe 11-28-2011 11:00 AM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Hey TG.

You're having fun with your new equipment there and it's sounding quite good.

Are doing the complete production? The harmony sure sounds like your voice and it's coming through nice and smooth.

Cheers,

RJ.

T.G. 12-02-2011 12:47 AM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Yes sir, did all the instruments, voices and mixing. Always open to advice or suggestions on making the recordings better, especially the mixdown part. Trying to juggle 17 tracks as I did on IYCRMM and EQ each element so things don't clash with each other is a tricky thing. Just saw "Home Recording for Dummies" at Long and McQuade's yesterday, maybe I'll pick that up for some pointers ...

jj 12-04-2011 08:34 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
keep on recording and sharing! such fun

is there an L+M in your neck of the woods (Stoney Creek/Hamilton)? i 'live' at the Burlington location, it's my candy store

if you get to there (and can find one of the 12 parking spots!), Mike and James (just to to name a few) are terrific guys/resources

T.G. 12-06-2011 08:55 AM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
I sure do, I'm just 20 minutes away from that L and M and drop in often to see what's new. Hopefully will run into you there sometime, I bought the Zoom 24-track recorder there. The sales fellow gave me lots of insight on recording during about an hour, but that still just scratches the surface of what one needs to know. I guess the bottom line is as you said: keep recording and learning. Trial and error can be the best teacher.

T.G. 10-23-2013 11:07 AM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Okay, not Lightfoot, but another iconic Canadian act that is far too underrated considering their musical brilliance ...


jj 10-25-2013 01:18 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Great vox. And everything. What a multi talent

Lots of work there in post! Keep em coming, T

T.G. 10-25-2013 05:07 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Thanks a bunch, JJ! It did take a long time to put all that together, trying to imitate Lighthouse's orchestration and all. You keep your good music coming, too!

lighthead2toe 10-26-2013 12:17 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
This sure is a well done production TG.

Your talent continues to bring on many surprises to us.

It's great to have you on board and yes, keep them coming!

T.G. 10-26-2013 02:02 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Thank you my friend and be sure to do the same!

T.G. 10-26-2013 03:01 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
If anyone's in the Hamilton area Sunday afternoon the 27th, I've been tapped to sing the national anthem at Copps Coliseum for the start of the Hamilton Bulldogs-Toronto Marlies American Hockey League game.

I WON'T, however, be singing the Bulldogs' theme song, "Who Let the Dogs Out, Woof Woof" ...


jj 10-26-2013 04:50 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
that is wonderful...i hope you have it taping back home on Rogers 10

make sure you take lyrics and shoes with good treads, lol


T.G. 10-27-2013 01:54 AM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
You're not kidding ... I had my first game last week with both the American and Canadian anthems, with some French lyrics in the mix to boot. I was paranoid I'd forget something somewhere along the line LOL.

lighthead2toe 10-28-2013 11:37 AM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
I'm looking forward to this TG. Congrats.

T.G. 10-29-2013 12:36 AM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Unfortunately, the 'Dogs lost 3-2 to arch-rival Toronto Marlies, but the anthem went okay. Didn't forget the lyrics or anything LOL


T.G. 12-25-2013 12:21 AM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Wishing all Corfidians a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year at this "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" ...


lighthead2toe 01-04-2014 11:22 AM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Hey TG.

It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year and your wonderful version of this great tune made it that more wonderful.

You sure put a lot of work into this one and made it "your own" even.

It sure is a fine production.

Best to you and family in the new Year.

RJ.

T.G. 01-04-2014 12:42 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
Thank you, my friend! Best of 2014 to you and yours and hopefully see you at the November Massey Hall jam.

jj 01-06-2014 12:19 PM

Re: TG covers Lightfoot
 
great voice Tony! ...and lots of hard work on the video production...nice mix


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