My two favourite instrumentals...


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05/20/2011 9:11 pm
Hi...I wanted to share a couple of my tunes...follow the link to my bandmix page

http://www.bandmix.co.uk/craigyj/

The two tunes are easily playable in the player on the right and they are both in HQ mp3...

Hope you like them...

Craig...
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05/21/2011 3:12 am
Craig the two songs are great . I think Alanas song is special to you and My heart lives on is playing from the soul. Good work
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05/22/2011 10:24 pm
Originally Posted by: johnnyrock1Craig the two songs are great . I think Alanas song is special to you and My heart lives on is playing from the soul. Good work



Thanks man...you were spot on about both of the tracks...!!!
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05/23/2011 6:27 pm
Hey Craig, sounds great. I'm 54 and only playing about seven months now. My motivation is Mark Knopfler and I hear that in your songs. How long have you been playing? Keep it up man.
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05/23/2011 9:51 pm
Originally Posted by: ianroxHey Craig, sounds great. I'm 54 and only playing about seven months now. My motivation is Mark Knopfler and I hear that in your songs. How long have you been playing? Keep it up man.


Hi thanks for the comment...

I've been playing for over 20 years on and off now. Yeah I love Knopfler too and there is no doubt that his influence comes through in what I write...
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05/25/2011 7:18 pm
Hey Craig,

Nice work on the songs. Were you inspired by David Gilmour at all? I like it.

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05/26/2011 12:26 pm
Very nice Craig!
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05/26/2011 4:30 pm
Originally Posted by: Guitar Tricks AdminHey Craig,

Nice work on the songs. Were you inspired by David Gilmour at all? I like it.

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Thanks for all the great comments...

Yes Gilmore is a big inspiration for me...I am not a very fast player so I write a lot of slow melodic songs...Gary Moore is is also a big influence for me...
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05/29/2011 11:01 pm
Dire Side Of The Moon
Know what I mean!
Want a writing partner? Do you write lyrics? These two pieces are begging for vocals.
Excellent tracks for sure.
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05/30/2011 3:33 pm
Originally Posted by: enyawsworldDire Side Of The Moon
Know what I mean!
Want a writing partner? Do you write lyrics? These two pieces are begging for vocals.
Excellent tracks for sure.


Hi there...Well...I do write lyrics but I have to say it's not my strong point along with my vocals...!!! The stuff I do lyrics with is more folky and bluesy...maybe even a bit country...

I'm always open to working with people for sure...if those 2 tracks give you ideas for vocals I would love to hear them...!!! I can re arrange the tracks to fit verses and choruses in no problem...

Craig...
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05/30/2011 5:14 pm
Originally Posted by: drf46Very nice Craig!
Doug


Thanks Doug :)
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05/30/2011 5:18 pm
I just uploaded the first half of a new track I'm working on...this one is sort of in the Via/Satriani style...but without the fast bits...!!! Its only in the demo stage...think the idea is solid though...

Also I uploaded the only vocal track I've ever written that I'm even remotely happy with...and yes...it is supposed to sound like the Stones...;)

Please excuse the lame vocals...!!! The solo was a one take improv so there are a few mistakes...will re record it one day...!!!

All comments welcomed...

Craig...

http://www.bandmix.co.uk/craigyj
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