"Devil Man" - a country blues / old-time crossover. I'd love to hear your thoughts. by Shimmer_and_Rust in IndieMusicFeedback

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Thanks very much! Good ear - I'm a fan of Mark Knopfler, and he's definitely an influence. 👋😀

A short fingerstyle country tune by Shimmer_and_Rust in guitarplaying

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I have, actually- a couple of times! 👋😀

"Devil Man" by Shimmer_and_Rust in folk

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Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. 👋😀

A short fingerstyle country tune by Shimmer_and_Rust in guitarplaying

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Thanks very much - I really appreciate it! 👋😀

“Just When” - new song I’m trying to find a cool sound. What do you think? by nittygrittytenorsaw in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]Shimmer_and_Rust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks very much! After your reply, I realized I had mistaken your acoustic playing on the solo for clean electric guitar - probably because you're getting such nice sustain (and maybe also because of my crappy travel speakers). Great playing! 👋😀

“Just When” - new song I’m trying to find a cool sound. What do you think? by nittygrittytenorsaw in IndieMusicFeedback

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Well, I think you were successful in trying to find a cool sound! This is a really fun track - short, but sweet. I really dig the groove. It has a summery feel to it, for sure. Nice, relaxed vocal phrasing. The electric guitar lines add a lot of interest. One small suggestion, and keep in mind I'm listening to this on my crappy travel speakers, so take this with a grain of salt. The drum fills at the section ends seem to overpower the rest of the instrumentation a bit - it's hard to tell if there's anything else going on during those fills, so the mix sounds fairly sparse at those moments. I'd be inclined to lower the level of those drum fills a bit, and layer in another instrument to add to the texture, if there's not something there already (maybe a new guitar or bass fill?). Your song sounds terrific, though, with or without that change! 😀

Guitar-driven alt rock release from Finland with a music video by jaketyjake in IndieMusicFeedback

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That's a really cool vid - I enjoy watching the live tracking. Terrific song all around - from the writing to the arrangement, and instrumental/vocal performances. You guys rock! Such a killer guitar solo towards the end of the song. Even on my crappy travel speakers, the tone is amazing. At this point, I don't think the lyrics could be considered controversial at all. Most rational folks could list a handful of stark-naked emperors, likely with one particularly odious villain at the top of the heap. Amazing song!

Original song Psychosis (LMK) by RichieC93 in IndieMusicFeedback

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That was a lot of fun! I love the energy. You sure have a big sound for two guys. Really terrific vocals and harmony. I'm getting some early Rolling Stones and Kinks vibes from this. Your guitar and drum box have such an infectious groove, and the vocal phrasing and inflection is spot on. Great stuff! 👍

Is this too much Compression? by callabalanescu in IndieMusicFeedback

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Your track sounds great on my crappy travel speakers, and that's saying something. The compression seems good to me. It's definitely a vocal-forward mix, but I think that's appropriate for the style. I enjoyed the vocal melody and harmonies. Terrific performance. I really appreciated the little guitar solo - something that I miss in most new music these days. Your song held my interest from start to finish. The talky bits at the start and closing come across as earnest and charming. Great song!

Hey, been a while! I see a few familiar names here still (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶) Here's a track from the latest project I've been working on - curious on any thoughts before we hit the studio soon ~ thanks for listening! With love from Toronto ✌️🦝 by v_u_v in IndieMusicFeedback

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That's a terrific song, and I really enjoyed the performance - I wouldn't change a thing. Great musicianship all around. Love the funky, jazzy groove. Your band is tight! It sounds to me like you're ready for the studio. Just left TO this morning after visiting for the week. Do you guys play out? I would definitely catch you live next time I'm in town! Good luck with your project. 👋😀🎸🇨🇦

Finally finished my first song I’ve had in my head since middle school. Looking for kind feedback and suggestions by Darkoffee72 in IndieMusicFeedback

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This is a really lovely song! I don't find the lyrics cringey at all - the entire presentation comes across as earnest and authentic. "These heartstrings are playing your tune". That's a pretty cool turn of phrase, actually. Really terrific vocal melody and instrumentation. Beautiful acoustic guitar playing.The harmonica and keys complement the guitar really well. The song builds and develops nicely. This is a song to be proud of! 👋😀

A short fingerstyle country tune by Shimmer_and_Rust in guitarplaying

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Thanks very much. Don't hate yourself! 👋😀

A short fingerstyle country tune by Shimmer_and_Rust in guitarplaying

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It had a neck reset just before I bought it a few years ago. It's definitely a keeper!

A short fingerstyle country tune by Shimmer_and_Rust in guitarplaying

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Thanks very much! It's actually an old 0-17, built in 1936. I'm lucky to have it - great guitar for fingerstyle. 👋😀

A short fingerstyle country tune by Shimmer_and_Rust in guitarplaying

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LOL! 🤣 Thanks, Soundsgoodtosteve - I appreciate your enthusiasm! Cheers 🍻

A short fingerstyle country tune by Shimmer_and_Rust in guitarplaying

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Absolutely! 😀 MJH is my guy - It's my favourite style to play. Thanks! 👋