My first instrumental rock song + Mark IV test!

[FretsOnFyre]

Hey everyone,

I've been knocking around on my Mark IV for two or three months, and I figured the time was ripe to record something! I've been working on this idea for about two months, and I finally recorded it last month and got it up! I'd appreciate any constructive feedback. If you like it, please support me by liking the video and subscribing!

http://youtu.be/a89yAPp7hzY

Rig was a Fender MIM HSS strat into a Mesa Mark IVA combo. Mic was a Sennheiser E835.

Thanks!

 

[KiwiJoe]

Good job, man!

 

[FretsOnFyre]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it.

 

[TimeSignature]

yeah, that was pretty bad ***. Keep up the good work!

 

[FretsOnFyre]

Thanks, it's really nice to receive positive feedback! Shameless plug here but I created a Facebook page for my music stuff. If you enjoyed the song, please check it out because I am working on more songs! :mrgreen: Would really appreciate any support.

Thanks!

 

[thecek]

nice job...
how have you done the backing track (drums and bass I mean)?

 

[FretsOnFyre]

I recorded the bass with a Squier and Sansamp, the drums were done with a program called Rhythm Rascal.

Glad you enjoyed the song, I appreciate any support! :wink:

 

[sprocket]

Great job , love that style .

You happen to have a HSS PU conf , what are these .

 

[FretsOnFyre]

The pickups are stock, but I'm probably going to swap a Dimarzio Crunch Lab and Air Norton S for the bridge and neck in the next few months. I was only using the bridge pickup on this song though. Really glad you liked it, would appreciate support on Facebook or Soundcloud if you get a chance! :mrgreen:

 

[sprocket]

The pickups are stock, but I'm probably going to swap a Dimarzio Crunch Lab and Air Norton S for the bridge and neck in the next few months. I was only using the bridge pickup on this song though. Really glad you liked it, would appreciate support on Facebook or Soundcloud if you get a chance! :mrgreen:

Cool ,thanx for the comeback .

 

[THTH]

You have talent! Really like the melodic sense and guitar harmonies.

 

[FretsOnFyre]

Thank you, really appreciate it! I'm actually tracking guitars for another song today.

 

[sprocket]

Cool , keep these coming up FreatsOnFyre .

 

[ProgMetal_Lover]

Sweet,sounds great and you might have made my decision to get a Mark IV....

 

[FretsOnFyre]

^Thanks! Obviously I don't know how you'd take to it, but my Mark IV has killed all amp GAS for what it's worth. I had the presence really high on this song, and my mic is kinda bright to begin with, so it sounds a bit fizzy, but I've redialed it and it sounds quite a bit better. I may have to just trade my mic for an SM57 because it sounds too bright and thin...

 

[FretsOnFyre]

I've got a new tune up on SoundCloud, check it out if you get a chance!

https://soundcloud.com/thenocturnaldawn/crystal-lake

 

[halfdriven]

sounds killer man, care to share settings on that Mark VI for a new Mark VI owner?