4-Track Recordings #2

Had this pattern on my mind on & off for the last 3-4 months, especially during difficult times. Thought I should try to put something of it down, so here’s the rather unpolished result:

I did about 20 takes on the lead part and still wasn’t entirely happy with it (spot the obvious drop-in). I know, boo-bloody-hoo, right? Stupid perfectionism: I’m only gonna change everything about the way I play it by this time next week anyway…

In case you forgot: #1

& now for something completely different…

I got my hands on a 4-track tape recorder (thanks Robin)! Here’s my first attempt at combining two electric guitars, one steel-strung acoustic guitar and a mandolin on an old Mercury Rev cassette:

Spanish-Blues 4trk by Ian M

Happy winter festival and changing of the Roman calendar!
Ian