Night Life

David Wisson · Post by **David Wisson** » 25 Jun 2023 8:38 am

Hi All I finally had a go at this Emmons classic. Its one I can refine in future. so I know it needs some work Dave

https://soundcloud.com/user-627782904/night-life

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 25 Jun 2023 9:45 am

I think that's really good!!!!

What are you going through, FX-wise?

David Wisson · Post by **David Wisson** » 25 Jun 2023 11:14 am

Hi Roger that was kind of you. I have been trying to learn C6th after all these years. I made a second neck for my Emmons loafer years ago but never really gave it a chance. Then took it off. After I built the Uni I still favoured the E9th because it felt safe. I do love the big fat chords and I like cool jazz. So I am trying to branch out. There are quite a lot of the songs I have recorded that I intend to re visit in the future when I retire (only 2 more years) I tend to get bored towards the ends of some song and rush to finish them. I record from my guitar which has George Ls pick up into my Emmons volume pedal which I have made a circuit based on the light speed attenuator. the dual volume pot raises and lowers a 5v supply that operates two leds that shine on two photo resistors. So no moving parts in the audio line then into a Focusrita Scarlett then in to Reaper Daw Then a Sanford reverb FX which is free from Looperman website. You just have to register to download. I might have used the Focusrite red compressor that comes with the Scarlett. no delay. Dave

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 25 Jun 2023 2:57 pm

Fine fine job David. This is my all time favorite song and Emmons laid out the foundation. You handled it nicely with fat chords and accurate note placement. I enjoyed it.

David Wisson · Post by **David Wisson** » 25 Jun 2023 11:50 pm

Hi Larry Thank you. It's a song that every steel player knows. but I have never had a go at it. The backing track is All BIAB. I think when I revisit it I will lower the bass and bring up the guitar and keyboards. Dave

David Wisson · Post by **David Wisson** » 25 Jun 2023 11:52 pm

Hi Roger just checked the FX no compression but have ReaEQ set at Fender Mesa Preset. Dave

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 26 Jun 2023 5:33 am

That was really nice David. I too only gave C6th little more than a passing glance from the 70's till a couple years ago, and now in retirement for a couple years have been almost entirely on C6th.

BTW, not only do you play great, but your recording quality is as well.

Larry Jamieson · Post by **Larry Jamieson** » 26 Jun 2023 5:33 am

Very nice, David. I enjoyed your playing.

David Wisson · Post by **David Wisson** » 26 Jun 2023 8:38 am

Hi Dale Thank you. Technology has advance a lot. I used to record at my mates house on a Teac 8 track reel to reel. I am blown away with Reaper it seems to be limitless. Haven't played for a while. Nearly finished the front room. having a Tripple glazed window fitted tomorrow. New carpet Friday and New couch & TV Saturday. Dave

David Wisson · Post by **David Wisson** » 26 Jun 2023 8:39 am

Hi Larry thank you glad you enjoyed it. Dave

Charlie Matthews · Post by **Charlie Matthews** » 27 Jun 2023 5:31 am

A most excellent rendition of 'Night Life', 'Bookmarked'

David Wisson · Post by **David Wisson** » 27 Jun 2023 6:10 am

Hi Charlie That's kind of you. Glad you liked it. Dave

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 27 Jun 2023 8:12 am

Sounds great, David. By the way, you can shorten that link to this:

https://soundcloud.com/user-627782904/night-life

Everything from the "?" on, in your original link, is unnecessary to get to the file.

David Wisson · Post by **David Wisson** » 27 Jun 2023 12:55 pm

Hi Doug Thank you. I only just noticed today that people can add a comment on the track bar. Thanks for the tip. Dave