Topic: "Shake That Thing" done in MJH style.

[Poppy]

Hi, I've just recorded Shake That Thing. I played it live into my recorder using 2 mics, one for vocals and the other for guitar (singing and playing at the same time), and then transferred it onto my computer. I tried to do it in the style of Mississippi John Hurt. It's a rather rough version, but that's probably a good thing with MJH stuff, because a lot of John's recordings are warts and all recordings. I think that kinda adds to the appeal and character of his music. Anyway, I rarely get much feedback on my playing/singing so I'm not sure if this is reasonably close to John's approach. I can only try I guess. I also added a little section where I play high up the neck. I think it sounds best through headphones. Thanks.

http://picosong.com/4i2U

[Malcolm_Pommie_Platt]

Very nice, definitely echoes of MJH.

[sustaireblues]

Very MJH sounding, I like it a lot, thanks for posting!

[Pan]

What they said!

Cheers

Pan

[DaddyStovepipe, Jr.]

https://soundcloud.com/kingumbopa/the-new-shakethatthing-part-2
Here goes my version of Shake That Thing, version inspired by Fred Sanford!

[harriet]

Enjoyed your file Poppy,

[Poppy]

Thanks for the comments folks.

[Blind Boy Joe]

That was very easy to listen to, smooth and slick.  I liked those soft vocals as well. Often when people start to sing I think "maybe they should just stick to guitar pickin' ", but your vocals sounded quite good and merged very well with that lovely finger pickin'. I could sure see a lot of John Hurt in your playing. I can play similar tunes but it doesn't sound half as good as you, what's the secret?

Edit ..  you're right about headphones. I just listened to the tune again using headphones this time, turned the volume up and it sounds REALLY good that way.

[StoogeKebab]

The replies on the post set a high standard - a standard that was most definitely met! I agree, very MJH, the smooth soft voice is also reminiscent as well. Very well done!

[DaddyStovepipe, Jr.]

 
I really like your version, Poppy. Boffo!