UncleHammy

Roy Clark of Hee Haw fame has died at the age of 85. Still pickn' and grinnin'. RIP Roy.

Fantastic live lesson. It was the first one I have been able to catch for a couple of months and I am glad I did not miss it. Those student were fantastic.

Believe me @Eracer_Team-DougH you are not the only one who has said that to me over the years. I am sure there are a lot of members who listen to some of the really great professional level players play a song and think, "Wow, I can't do that so I don't even want to try." The challenge is supposed to be just that a challenge no matter what level you play. I have heard many people say (and said myself more than once) that they have learned more from participating in the Monthly Recording Challenge than anything else they have done on their guitar learning journey. So for everyone sitting on the sidelines thinking "I don't think I am good enough or have enough confidence to record and share a song." I hope this month will encourage you to just try it. I promise everyone that listens will be very supportive.

Theme: What Are You Working On? Description: Let us hear what you are working on, a new song, a new technique, a new style whatever you are working on. It doesn't have to be perfect, we don't expect something you are working on to be completely polished. Deadline: 11:59 PM PST November 30, 2018 1. @Texaspackerfan - "Drowns the Wiskey" 2. @Wim VD1 - "Hide Away" 3. @IanD - "Don't Let Them Break You" 4. @Eracer_Team-DougH "Day Tripper" 5. @NeilES335 "A Tune for Judy" A Tune for Judy.m4a 6. @Nutty 1 "Eagle" Cover of ABBA's "Eagle" ------------------< RULES >-------------------------SUBMITTING: To complete the challenge, record an eligible song and reply to this thread with your your direct-linked or embedded track (Soundcloud's great) before the end of the month.GUITAR REQUIREMENT: You must play at least one real guitar track heard in the mix.GEAR: All content must be recorded with your home studio equipment. You may use BIAB or loops as long as you play the majority of the song with your real guitar. This is a guitar playing challenge not a sampling/recording challenge so keep that in mind.TIME: A recording made at any time before the entry deadline counts, but do not enter a recording in more than one challenge.ONE ENTRY per person or collaboration. But, I doubt anybody will complain if you want to share another on-theme track too.NEXT THEME: The person to choose next month's theme will be chosen randomly from those who complete this challenge. -----------------------------------------------------Have fun, try something new, and give us something to listen to!

Great job @Randy120 really nice playing and singing.

Very nice @Wim VD1 very smooth and great tone.

Great job @WATSON43 I would not have thought of that song. Thanks for sharing.

Theme: Precious Metals and Materials Description: Precious metals and minerals? Anything about gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, rubies etc? Deadline: 11:59 PM PST October 31, 2018 1. @WATSON43 - "Fields of Gold" 2. @Wim VD1 - "Celestine" 3. @Randy120 Who'll Stop The Rain ------------------< RULES >-------------------------SUBMITTING: To complete the challenge, record an eligible song and reply to this thread with your your direct-linked or embedded track (Soundcloud's great) before the end of the month.GUITAR REQUIREMENT: You must play at least one real guitar track heard in the mix.GEAR: All content must be recorded with your home studio equipment. You may use BIAB or loops as long as you play the majority of the song with your real guitar. This is a guitar playing challenge not a sampling/recording challenge so keep that in mind.TIME: A recording made at any time before the entry deadline counts, but do not enter a recording in more than one challenge.ONE ENTRY per person or collaboration. But, I doubt anybody will complain if you want to share another on-theme track too.NEXT THEME: The person to choose next month's theme will be chosen randomly from those who complete this challenge. -----------------------------------------------------Have fun, try something new, and give us something to listen to!

Well done @IanD my wife is sitting here signing alone while I am listening, that must mean she likes it.

Great stuff @Wim VD I put it on the original thread. Sorry for the thread not working. @Nutty 2 had the same problem last month. I don't know what is going on. For everyone reading this, if you are having the same issue direct message me the link to your song and I will make sure it gets posted on the thread. Thanks for sharing, especially seeing as how you had to go the extra effort to get it to us.

Great stuff @Randy120 and @Wim VD, thank you both for sharing. BTW this is the second month in a row that people have had problems replying to this thread. I am not sure what is going on, but if you have something you want to share you can message me with the link and I will make sure it gets posted. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Come on, I wanted to see you in the shorts. Cool beans @CapM I like me some AC/DC. For those about to rock we salute you!

I use a condenser mic (AT2020) plugged directly into my laptop. I use Sony Acid music studio for mixing.

This month's theme comes to us from @Randy120. Theme: Open Mic Night Description: Any song, any genre, any style, any lyrics, any thing goes. The only rule is you have to play at least one track of the song on guitar. Deadline: 11:59 PM PST September 30, 2018 1. @Randy120 - "Learning to Fly" Learning to Fly 2. @Wim VD - "Ride On" 3. @IanD - "Sound of Silence" ------------------< RULES >-------------------------SUBMITTING: To complete the challenge, record an eligible song and reply to this thread with your your direct-linked or embedded track (Soundcloud's great) before the end of the month.GUITAR REQUIREMENT: You must play at least one real guitar track heard in the mix.GEAR: All content must be recorded with your home studio equipment. You may use BIAB or loops as long as you play the majority of the song with your real guitar. This is a guitar playing challenge not a sampling/recording challenge so keep that in mind.TIME: A recording made at any time before the entry deadline counts, but do not enter a recording in more than one challenge.ONE ENTRY per person or collaboration. But, I doubt anybody will complain if you want to share another on-theme track too.NEXT THEME: The person to choose next month's theme will be chosen randomly from those who complete this challenge. -----------------------------------------------------Have fun, try something new, and give us something to listen to!

Nicely done @Nutty1 Thank you for sharing.

@Nutty1 contacted me via direct message to let me know she was having problems getting her song to post and asked me to post it for her. Here it is "The Piece That Doesn't Fit"

Very nice @Randy120 great tone. Well played. Thanks for sharing.

Nice looking guitar. Congratulations.

Nicely done @WATSON43. Thanks for sharing.

What no horns??? Looks like a pretty musical family.

Happy birthday @IanD

Thank you to @Mick & Jules for pointing out that I had the wrong number in the title, this is challenge number 59.

This month's theme comes to us from @UncleHammy The last couple of months have been a bit light on participation so I hope this month will gin up some interest. Theme: Free For All Description: Any song, any genre, any style, any lyrics, any thing goes. The only rule is you have to play at least one track of the song on guitar. Deadline: 11:59 PM PST August 31, 2018 1. @WATSON43 "Homeward Bound" 2. @Randy120 - Hallelujah 3. @Nutty1 - "The Piece That Doesn't Fit" ------------------< RULES >-------------------------SUBMITTING: To complete the challenge, record an eligible song and reply to this thread with your your direct-linked or embedded track (Soundcloud's great) before the end of the month.GUITAR REQUIREMENT: You must play at least one real guitar track heard in the mix.GEAR: All content must be recorded with your home studio equipment. You may use BIAB or loops as long as you play the majority of the song with your real guitar. This is a guitar playing challenge not a sampling/recording challenge so keep that in mind.TIME: A recording made at any time before the entry deadline counts, but do not enter a recording in more than one challenge.ONE ENTRY per person or collaboration. But, I doubt anybody will complain if you want to share another on-theme track too.NEXT THEME: The person to choose next month's theme will be chosen randomly from those who complete this challenge. -----------------------------------------------------Have fun, try something new, and give us something to listen to!

Nice playing @Wim VD

Let me be the first to wish you happy birthday 7/28/18 @Steve Krenz I hope you have a great birthday.