The classic Frampton song Show Me the Way was never supposed to be a song that was going to get The Treatment. But it snuck up on me and I recognized the signs quicker than I usually do. Yesterday morning it stuck in my head and wouldn’t let up so I decided not to fight it. Listened to the song over and over on Tuesday.
Then this morning, Halloween 2018, I saw the chords, watched a You Tube guy play it. Practiced it a few times, worked out the lengths of verse chorus etc. Did it in one take, however to be honest there was a little bit that I cut out of the guitar part because it was messed up. I was able to remove the 5 or so seconds without causing too much havoc in the beat.
Then
I started learning the song around 9am I guess. And posting it before noon. Because of the nature of these songs coming on strong and going just as quickly I have to record these while they are fresh. Because of that I do things in one take and leave in flaws. If I took more time with this I would clean up a few things:
- The timing on the lead is just a touch off. I don’t use the wha pedel much and struggle with my timing when I use it.
- The sound quality of the lead is weak. Should be fuller. Needs some eq and effect attention. Maybe I should have used the Strat instead of the Les Paul. Overall, need more time to get a better lead guitar sound.
- There are a few clunky transitions on the rhythm guitar.
- I don’t like the rhyme of the ‘I emerge’ lyric. Also the whole last verse isn’t as strong as I’d like.
Anyway. Enjoy it as much as you can.
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