Topic: Corpus blues

[GhostRider]

Howdy:

Here's my version of Little Hat Jones' "Corpus Blues", recorded on a Larrivee 1980's L-05 cutaway (spruce top, mahogany back and sides). The guitar sound is a mix of the miked guitar and the pickup.

This tune is a must learn, because LHJ recorded 5 additional tunes with the same accompaniment.

E position, Standard tuning.

I don't play as nasty as LHJ, and again to quickly.

Some rough spots still, but I'm really trying to work this one up. Again, I think it would sound better sung an octave lower.

Thanks for listening, and any criticism appreciated.

Alex

[Rivers]

Sounds good Alex, you're pushing your range as you say but I'm sure it'll pay off and get easier. I enjoyed it, a lot of your personality comes through. You could even play up the humorous lines a little bit more to get some more definition going as the song progresses.

[blueshome]

Nice performance!! Must take your advice and have a go at it.

But please,please, don't use that pick-up on recordings it doesn't sound good at all.

[Mr.OMuck]

Sounds good Alex!

[Blue in VT]

Alex...

Great job....I think your voice and the guitar part meld nicely and the guitar is smooth and fluid...well played.  I would agree with blueshome that this combination of PU and mic doesn't really do that Larrivee justice....I look orward to hearing some more!

Cheers,

Blue

[Parlor Picker]

Great performance, Alex.

Have to agree with Blueshome and Blue about the pick-up though. I have a "thing" about recordings with acoustic guitars plugged in.  To me "DI" means "dead ignorant".

Any chance we can have this superb offering again with just the sounds of your excellent Larriv?e?