Peter Clarke - Guitar Slinger Plus

Track info
Guitar Slinger Plus
Arranged by:
Peter Clarke Specialist
Member profile:
Peter Clarke (Poke16384)
Original composed by:
Jogeir Liljedahl
Duration:
5:00
Released:
17/05/2020
All-Time charts position:
65
Score:
92%
Story

Jogeir's original, Amiga version of this track has been one of those benchmark tracks that you don't really attempt, unless you're serious. I really liked the original when I first heard it and it's only grown on me more, over time. So, here you are… A remix where I intended to smooth out the lumps in the original's 4-channel limitation and add my own signature to it, whilst remaining considerate of the original.

The soundscape is a mixture of both sample-packs & my 'Line 6 Variax' guitar. Variax is a 6-string, electric, 'modelling' guitar that can mimic a really wide range of other classic guitars, (even 12-string electric & acoustic guitars). As an example ,the guitar-picking, arpeggio in the 2nd part of this piece is a mix of 'Stratocaster' & 'Rickenbacker 12-string'.

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Ziphoid shouts:
Keeping the faith of the original while still enhancing it gracefully! There are some twists that probably could've been explored further, but overall it's beautifully done!
Dr Future shouts:
Yep, it's fantastic. I have to admit that to me Jogeirs original (from the CD) has more feelings, but technically Peter nailed it again.
Tas shouts:
That's prog rock at it's finest! Shit! .. That's good! Shit shit shit that's good. I'd pay good money for an album like this. SERIOUSLY!
C64_Gamer shouts:
Okay, you went to a guitar shop with a microphone & multitrack, took each guitar off the wall and recorded this. It could be true. Really creative additions but true to the original. Outstanding!
Paulie68000 shouts:
A sure to be future classic remix of a stunning original.
Poppykuk shouts:
This is very cool. Its a great new remix that doesn't lose the original.
XxDUSTYxX shouts:
I am deeply impressed by this remix! Hats off, Mr. Clarke!
Viceman shouts:
Meh
MoonshineFox shouts:
One of my all time favorites and you've done a great job re-creating and expanding it! The mix is a bit muddy in places, which docks my enjoyment a tad. Mixing is also a bit harsch in places on the distortion, otherwise: stellar work, mate!
Ryrynz shouts:
It's a bit all over the place tonally and mixing wise.. Still prefer the original. Solid effort.
MagicMosher shouts:
Sounds Amazing, you've taken the original and given it an extra big umff, big fan
Armandox shouts:
Guitar Slinger the symphonic version. Love the guitar work! Real guitars so much better ;-) If we could somehow mash your and my version together we could have the ultimate Guitar Slinger remix. I tip my hat to the craftsmanship that has gone into this
Review by LaLa
18/05/2020

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A wonderful acoustic-style remix of a classic tune. There are some sections of it that lean towards country/bluegrass style (e. g. @ 2:04) - I wish that style was explored further. But it sounds amazing as is, no complaints whatsoever! =) And the second, downtempo part of the piece is just be-a-utiful!