I’m migrating from Mac back to PC as part of a job change (if you have a used MB Pro for sale please tell me) and I found a real gem (yes, that’s a subjective appraisal) buried in my files.

It’s a tune I recorded in 2004 called “Country Jam”, yet another unfinished piece. It was recorded one afternoon using a buddy’s 10 watt Marshall practice amp, playing my train wreck of an ’81 Squier Strat, and using only a Boss DD3 delay pedal. I mic’d the amp using an SM58. Nothing but pro setup for me my friends… (that’s sarcasm for you non-musical types).

If you listen closely you’ll hear a metronome in the background. It’s the first (and only) time I’ve used one to record. The thing annoyed me to no end. I’m also playing the electric drums, so you’ll be treated to the most basic beat in history. The song is three tracks; rhythm and lead guitar, and drums. Stick with it, it gets fun towards the end.

The timing is off in places and the whole track is really a mess. But I love it. Some of my favorite music is from players and bands who didn’t have the latest and greatest and recorded in some of the “worst” conditions, but came away with really inspiring music. I’m not meaning to compare myself to them (nor am I saying that this is inspiring), just shedding some light on why I’m posting jacked up, unfinished recordings. Enjoy!