birdman
7 posts
Mar 15, 2008
2:32 PM
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just down loaded adams backing tracks volume 1 the wifes not pleased i forsee many hours in the woodshed with this one, thanks adam a bargin at only £4
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Tooter
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Apr 04, 2008
9:34 AM
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i also downloaded the backing tracks and I'm really very disappointed about the bad quality of the recording
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Preston
7 posts
Apr 04, 2008
11:04 AM
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I think the sound quality is bad too, but then again, it was only $8.00.
Adam has put over 100 Youtube videos at roughly 10 minutes a piece for all of us to learn from for free. We probably shouldn't complain too much if we want him to keep on doing what he's doing.
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kudzurunner
27 posts
Apr 04, 2008
3:13 PM
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I'll be happy to refund the money of ANY purchaser who is disappointed by the sound quality--as long as anybody who asks for a refund promises to destroy all the downloaded tracks.
I'll share your disappointment with Charlie.
I've just been playing along with the tracks myself and will be uploading a series of videos over the next few weeks in which I share a whole series of insights about how to work with this particular set of jam tracks, milking them for all they're worth. I have to be honest: they ARE the blues, and to complain of low fidelity when you've got a real veteran blues guitarist giving you his best stuff, telling you when to solo, etc.....
All I can say is, anybody who complains about the fidelity here would not have done well at the feet of Rev. Gary Davis, Larry Johnson, etc. They would have told you to get lost, except they would have used stronger language.
My jam tracks are, I guarantee, the best preparation you will ever have for actually getting out there and playing with a serious acoustic blues guitarist. They are NOT for somebody who would prefer to jam with a soulless quartet driven by a computer-generated drum tracks. Such jam tracks are available, and for free. Take advantage of them. But don't assume that they can replace what I'm offering.
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zobot
6 posts
Apr 05, 2008
3:42 AM
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I think the tracks have a real raw feel and are fantastic value for money. Looking forward to the youtube lessons-satisfied customer!
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kudzurunner
28 posts
Apr 05, 2008
4:18 AM
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Below is a testimonial from "boufgreg," which I found on the first jam tracks video at YouTube. I'll be uploading a series of them, and I'd encourage anybody thinking about purchasing the jam tracks download to check them out first; they'll give you a sense of what the tracks really sound like and how I believe they'll help you:
"At first I thought what do I need another set of jam tracks for, I have a pile of them here. So I went to you site and thought what the heck its only 8 clams. So I download them and start jaming to them. Then I get tired of blowing my Harmonica so I take out my guitar and start jamming with it (at least to the slow key E shuffles) Hey this is great stuff even for a beginner guitar player like me. The best $8 I ever spent...."
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birdman
21 posts
Apr 05, 2008
10:31 AM
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well i think the jam track album is fantastic and have recomended to friends thanks adam
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Preston
9 posts
Apr 05, 2008
1:35 PM
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Well I didn't mean to offend Adam or Charlie with my first post in this topic.
Is the sound quality bad? Yes.
Is it a problem? Absolutely, 100% NOT in the slightest.
I believe on the Gussow/Hilbert album we were informed it was recorded from an old tape player, so I expected as much before the download. In the age of technology and electronics, I was suprised for all of about two seconds that the jam tracks weren't a crisp, clear digital recording. Then the enjoyment started.
And yes, it may be the best $8 I've ever spent too. I never took music in school, have never played another insturment before I picked up the harp, so keeping time and counting beats is a huge weaknes for me. These jam tracks are just what the doctor ordered, and I would recommend it to anybody.
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birdman
22 posts
Apr 05, 2008
1:48 PM
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bring on volume 2
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TBone69
7 posts
Apr 05, 2008
5:45 PM
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I purchased the Jam tracks a few nights ago and noticed they weren't CD Digital quality but hey most of the originals even on CD today aren't digital quality.
Heck even on Sirius some of the oldies sound scratchy and staticky but hey that adds to the charm and my Harp playing certainly isn't CD/Digital quality :)
I am looking forward to seeing what Adam puts together on how to use this CD and "borrow" some riffs to play along.
Definitely worth the $8 and a terific value as all the downloads I have purchased.
Having too much fun, Harp On!
TBone69
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mr sog
7 posts
Apr 06, 2008
8:16 PM
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Sound quality didn't bother me at all. For some reason I've never associated blues with crystal clear digital sound anyway. As long as it helps me learn I'm fine with it. Even I managed to scrounge 8 bucks together and now the moths in my wallet have more room to move so everyones a winner.
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Mott (Aust)
1 post
Apr 07, 2008
1:34 AM
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I downloaded the backing track adn I am more than happy with them. Remember guys It's a "BACKING track to practice with and Charlie is a real guiter player and a damn fine on at that. Sittig down with a guitarist, no effects, just him and you with your harp, a couple of beers or whatever your personal libation adn does life get any better than that.
Mott
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Ant138
2 posts
Apr 07, 2008
3:11 AM
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Just downloaded the jam tracks and think they sound great. They sound raw just like when me and my mate are jamming in his living room using a small amp and a dodgy guitar lead. Its the real thing.
Thanks again Adam.
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dewey.deloe
19 posts
Apr 07, 2008
10:55 AM
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Mott's post made me laugh. Another advantage of the jam tracks is Charlie wont drink all your beer. Ha Ha.
I have been playing the harp for less than a year and since I had purchased "Easy" a while ago I immediately sounded great playing with a Jam track. This is the thing I like: Hilbert's playing has already been tested with Adam's adaptation of the song. Hopefully Adam will match most the songs with paid lessons. Also you can listen to Charlie and Adams album and steal riffs (Credit will be given of course)to extend the variety of the paid lessons.
One more advantage is when I go on my fishing trip I can let the gutarist that goes listen to the track and pick up some of things so we can play together. He is not a blues guy and probably has never played a 12 Bar Blues.
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Down the road I got to go
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SonnyBoy
Guest
Apr 10, 2008
6:20 AM
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I really enjoyed jammin' with Charlie.
But I'd like to have more instrumental tracks. I love Charlie's singing a lot, but as a singer/harp player, I'd like to be able to sing more along with Charlie's guitar playing!
Thanks to Satan & Adam!
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TBone69
8 posts
Apr 10, 2008
8:57 PM
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Just watched the Jam track videos and Adam is on FIRE!!!!
Not only is he a great Harp Player but also has a great comediac air about him.
I have to admit I haven't played along with the jam tracks but damn after watching the videos I gotta get playing it looks like too much fun.
Hey Adam for those of us that can't play by ear or are just trying too how about some PDF's of the riffs your playing in the videos, heck I'll even pay for it.
Time for me to put down the beer and pick up the harp or maybe go to bed, nah time to put in the jam track CD!
Harp on!
Tbone69
Last Edited by on Apr 10, 2008 9:00 PM
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Leanground
1 post
Apr 11, 2008
4:48 AM
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We appreciate these jam tracks as they were offered for our improvement and for the "A Train" to recoup a few bucks.
Blues ain't perfect,it's honest
MH
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oldwailer
26 posts
Apr 17, 2008
5:15 PM
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I'll pay 8 bucks any time to jam my brains out for months. I've paid way more than that to get CD's that had maybe one or two cuts I liked. These back-up tracks are the real thing--EVERY cut! Of course I play guitar too--so I'm stealin everything I can from Charlie--while I play all the stuff I've already stolen from Adam.
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Patrick Barker
41 posts
Apr 17, 2008
6:04 PM
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I actually kinda like the bad quality sound- it makes it sound more gritty in a way. I've played with a several other jam tracks and this one is by far my favorite, as out of the other three I have one is a kinda square sounding set of synthesized instruments, another is actually for trumpet and is more jazz than blues, and the third is acoustic with no vocals, which is fine but I like electric better. My only very minor complaint is that the vocals are a bit quiet in relation to the guitar, but its not even really a problem since I can hear them just fine with the volume up where it should be. Thanks to Mr. Gussow and Mr. Hilbert for this great resource.
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Bobbyred16
5 posts
Apr 21, 2008
6:52 AM
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Just to put my 2 cents in here about these jam tracks. These are great, sound quality is of little or no importance when you practice. I mean it is hard enough to find a real blues guitar player that will vamp chord changes for you, sing and then let you solo. So take what Charlie did here as a great tool to take to the wood-shed. If you want digital sound quality, go purchase the David Barrett tracks, and solo the entire legnth of the song. These are okay, not to put down D. Barret, but in reality if you're playing with a band you will only have certain spots to play your solo and you have to have it good. Charlie's tracks help you to sharpen your fills between vocal lines and also teach you to solo when appropiate. I work with it at least 45mis to an hour a day and my bandmates have already noticed a difference. Bring on vol 2.
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