Feb 2022 blues my-own-drums messy fun too-much-time
This is the first time EVER that I've attempted to play drums for something. I picked up an e-kit last summer and have spent less time than planned practicing. Nevertheless... all instruments are me on this track.
I actually tried several times with this song, all with different results. I finally started over again for the 3rd time today, and this is what I managed. It has taken WAY too much time.
It's inspired by a quote that I -thought- was from Willie Nelson, but I can't seem to find a quote like that from anyone.
I love the idea that blues music makes you feel better. I feel better just posting this one and moving on. :-)
The Best thing about the Blues [G] - Jason Madison JRM
[ I IV V ] (Using E A B capo3)
The best thing about singing the blues
The very best thing about singing the blues
Is that it makes you feel better no matter if you win or lose
Had a bad day, so you’re feelin down
Don’t hang your head and wear that frown
Turn on a song and move your feet
Feel the bluesy rhythm and feel the beat
Soon those rough day feelin’s are gone
And you lose yourself just singin the song
The best thing about singing the blues
The craziest thing about singing the blues
Is that it makes you feel better any day you choose
You get some tough news, try to bring you low
But that’s a lonely dark dark path you know
Turn on some music, drown out the noise
Listen to the drum beat and tune up your voice
Tap out the rhythm and give it your all
Pretty soon the bad bad news will look small
@berty38 Mar 2022
Drums sound solid. I have an electric drum kit collecting spiderwebs in my basement because I just cannot get my arms and legs to keep a beat. One subtle thing is the open hi-hat in the instrumental breakdown midway through. Those are the types of things that made me want to learn drums because they are so cool.
Fun blues jam. Definitely captures the way that the blues can lift your spirit when it's down.
@ericdistad Feb 2022
Fantastic work on the drums!! (Having done this myself, it's no small feat and you sound more consistent than I am)
Great guitar and bass work as well. The lyric is so upbeat - love it!
Excellent work!