Love In Chains (Paul Stanley cover) KISS Covers 2018-09-25 | So I guess I'm on a Paul Stanley kick at the moment and here's my cover of Love In Chains, as performed on his 78' solo album. As always, I play all the guitar and bass parts over a drum track that I put together. I've always loved the lead work in this song and it was really fun trying to learn the parts. It's also important to note that this song has plently of overdubs thoughout the song (ie. the subltle, but essential opening pick slide in the right channel), but I declined to show them in the video since it would clutter the presentation. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Goodbye (Paul Stanley Cover) Updated! KISS Covers 2021-11-07 | I've Updated my cover of Goodbye by Paul Stanley , as performed on his 78' solo album. I included a new drum performance and refreshed mix. I'm certainly no Bob Kulick but it was fun trying to learn his licks.Not my favorite track from Mr. Stanley, but a great closer to an otherwise classic album. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Its Alright (Paul Stanley Cover) Updated! KISS Covers 2021-11-07 | I've updated It's Alright by Paul Stanley , as performed on his 78' solo album. The performance are the same but the mix is refreshed and I completely updated the drumming.This song is just so much fun to play, what else can I say?I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments.
Ladies Room (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2021-08-10 | My UPDATED cover of Ladies Room by KISS, as performed on their 1976 album Rock and Roll Over. I re-did the drums and mix to have more of the album feel.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog
Mr. Speed (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2021-08-07 | My UPDATED cover of Mr. Speed by KISS, as performed on their 1976 album Rock and Roll Over. Same performance on all guitars but I re-did the drums and mix to be more in line witht the album vibe. This was one of the first videos I had done and Ijust felt really needed a reboot.This is probably my favorite song from the album and is incredibly fun to play.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Rock And Roll All Nite (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-12-07 | This is my cover of Rock And Roll All Nite by KISS, as performed on their 1975 album Dressed To Kill. I redid the drums and smoothed out the overal mix from the previous verion. I can't say I was overly enthused to cover this track. In fact, it one on my least favorite tracks of the classic era. Probably due to being overplayed so much over the years. Without the vocals here, it sounds kind of flat to me. Maybe someday I'll take a shot at it and add them in.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Two Timer (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-12-06 | My UPDATED cover of Two Timer by KISS, as performed on their 1975 album Dressed To Kill. I re-did the left channel guitar, drums and mix to be more album accurate. Probably my least favorite track on the album but still kind of fun to play.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Room Service (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-11-24 | I've been less active on the channel lately as I've been busy with other projects but here's my UPDATED cover of Room Service by KISS, as performed on their 1975 album Dressed To Kill. I just updated the mix to be more album accurate. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Cold Gin (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-04-20 | Time for a classic today with my cover of Cold Gin by KISS, as performed on their 1974 debut album. Yeah, the live version is better but I have a fondness for that first album. Also note that here is a third rhythm guitar during the inlerlude that I did not include in the video. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Tomorrow and Tonight (KISS Cover) . KISS Covers 2020-04-17 | Just a mixing update of my cover of Tomorrow and Tonight by KISS, as performed on their 1977 album Love Gun. ***I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Into The Void (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-04-16 | Something new today with my cover of Into The Void by KISS, as performed on their 1998 album Psycho Circus. I beleive this was the only track that all 4 original members contributed. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Love Em and Leave Em (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-04-14 | My UPDATED cover of Love 'Em and Leave 'Em by KISS, as performed on their 1976 album Rock and Roll Over. I just re-mixed my previous performance to be more album accuarate. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog
Raise Your Glasses (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-04-12 | Something new today with my cover of Raise Your Glasse by KISS, as performed on their 1998 album Psycho Circus. I've always liked this track, it's big, melodic and catchy but I think the cheesy tiltle and lyrics hold back it's full potential. Pretty simple song to play and the solo, performed by Tommy Thayer (I beleive), suits the song perfectly. There is a third rhythm guitar played throughout that I didn't include in the video. Instead I just consolidated the parts with only two. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Take Me (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-03-11 | My UPDATED cover of Take Me by KISS, as performed on their 1976 album Rock and Roll Over. The audio has been re-mixed with the performances intact. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog
Love Gun (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-02-26 | Just a mixing update of my cover of Love Gun by KISS, as performed on their 1977 album Love Gun. I also updated the solo performace but didn't include (in the video) the third harmony lead that enters at the tail of the outro solo. ***I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
I Stole Your Love (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-02-20 | Just a mixing update of my cover of I Stole Your Love by KISS, as performed on their 1977 album Love Gun. I think this version is more in line with the energy of the album version.There is a 3rd rythm guitar (not included in the video) that doubles the other 2. It's hard to detect but it's definetly there on the album. There are also 4 different lead guiatrs in the solo brining the guitar total to 7. Noteable for this relatively simple song. ***I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Youre All That I Want (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-02-01 | I surprised myself this time with a cover of You're All That I Want by KISS, as performed on their 1980 album Unmasked. I always considered this a throwaway track but I guess someone had to cover it right? The solo is cool and I'm pretty sure it's ACE here. There is a second guitar playing the harmony notes but I didn't include it in the video. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Got Love For Sale (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-01-21 | Back to some classic era stuff with my cover of Got Love For Sale by KISS, as performed on their 1977 album Love Gun. I've had this one 90% done for about a year now but I needed a 12-string to complete it. A regular acoustic just didn't sound right. I didn't include the 12-string performance in the video but I think it's clear where and what it plays. Unusual tones on all of the instruments (especially the bass) but I did the best I could with what I have. The solo is awesome and features Ace at his (sloppy) best! ***I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Shes So European (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-01-18 | My UPDATED cover of She's So European by KISS, as performed on their 1980 album Unmasked. Just updated the mix to be a bit beefier and corrected some drums mistakes. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalogue.
Torpedo Girl (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2020-01-08 | I said I wouldn't cover this song, but here's my cover of Torpedo Girl by KISS, as performed on their 1980 album UNMASKED. A really unusual track in the KISS catalogue. I never really cared for this tune but since learning it, I apreciate it more now I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Sure Know Something (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-12-30 | My cover of Sure Know Something by KISS, as performed on their 1979 album DYNASTY. A wonderful pop song from Mr. Stanley. Relatively easy to play in all areas but it was still fun putting it all together. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog
Nowhere To Run (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-12-09 | Another new upload with my cover of Nowhere To Run by KISS, as performed on their 1982 complilation album KILLERS. This song is great and super fun to play! I love the twists and turns and Paul's vocal effort is one of his best. I'm not 100% sure of the accuracy in some parts but I gave it my best shot. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog
Im A Legend Tonight (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-11-13 | Another new upload with my cover of I'm A Legend Tonight by KISS, as performed on their 1982 complilation album KILLERS. This song is knd of meh... to me but I still felt like taking a crack at it. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog
Down On Your Knees (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-11-10 | Something fresh today with my cover of Down On Your Knees by KISS, as performed on their 1982 complilation album KILLERS. Meat and potatoes stuff and the beginings of that big drum sound they captured on Creatures. Not my favorite of the 4 new tracks but it kind of rocks. I think Paul was at his vocal peak during this period and he really shines on all 4 tracks. Very underated in my opinion. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog
Larger Than Life (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-08-19 | Well I finally had time for something new. This is my version of Larger Than Life , as performed by KISS on their 78' Alive II album. Not my favorite track in the KISS catalogue but the lead work makes it interesting enough. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments.
All American Man (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-07-16 | Another much needed update and this time it's one of my favorite Paul tracks from the classic-era. I'm talking about All American Man , as performed by KISS on their 78' Alive II album. I've kept the performances in tact from my previous version but improved the drums and altered the mix considerably. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments.
War Machine (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-05-25 | Pure evil, right? Well back to the Creatures thing with my cover of War Machine by KISS, as performed on their 1982 album Creatures Of The Night. I love this track and the solo is so cool. I've gained so much appreciation for Vinnie's talent and I love what he brought to KISS during this period. The outro lead work is an assortment weird whammy bar madness that is completely outside of my wheelhouse. I did my best interruption anyway. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
I Still Love You (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-05-10 | Still working my way through Creatures with my cover of I Still Love You by KISS, as performed on their 1982 album Creatures Of The Night. I know a lot of people really like this song, and I am no exception. I think Paul is at his best when he gets emotional in his songwriting. I really love Paul's vocal range during this period and this song demonstrates one of his strongest vocal performancesThe lead work is really cool too. I'm no Robben Ford but I did my best.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Saint And Sinner (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-04-29 | Working my way through Creatures now with my cover of Saint And Sinner by KISS, as performed on their 1982 album Creatures Of The Night. Not a bad song but I think the melodic lead work really saves this one. I believe it's doubled on the album and I did that here too but only included one guitar in the video to avoid redundancy. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
I Love It Loud (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-04-25 | Well here's another cover off the 1982 KISS album, Creatures Of The Night. I guess this could be considered the band's first classic track from the 1980's. I've grown somewhat tired of this track over the years but it's kind of fun to play. I think the studio version blows away any live performance that I've ever heard from the band. I guess it's hard to replicate that big drum sound on stage. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Killer (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-04-21 | Another NEW cover this week with my attempt at Killer by KISS, as performed on their 1982 album Creatures Of The Night.Probably my favorite Gene track on this album. I love the bombastic energy and an almost eerie quality to the tone. As with Keep Me Comin', trying to do justice to one the best metal drum productions EVER, is all but impossible with the resources that I have. Same with the bass, which has a very high end metallic tone throughout the album that I can't capture on my bass. I suspect Gene used round wound strings and I wasn't about to restring my bass just for that.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Keep Me Comin (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-04-10 | Finally a NEW cover with my attempt at Keep Me Comin' by KISS, as performed on their 1982 album Creatures Of The Night.This is my 2nd favorite KISS album and I think the band really delivered a fine performance on every track . I love the strong bass and drum presence that dominates throughout. This is also what made it difficult to program; especially with the limited resources I have available. I gave it my best shot anyway.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Goin Blind (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-03-27 | My UPDATED cover of Goin' Blind by KISS, as performed on their 1974 album Hotter Than Hell. I gave this track the same treatment I applied to Watchin" You. I updated the drums, overhauled the mix but kept the performances in tact. I've always found it interesting that my wife has no love for KISS music, but actually loves this song. I guess that says something about the the songwriting on this track. One of the bands best slower tempo tracks in my opinion. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Parasite (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-02-28 | My UPDATED cover of Parasite by KISS, as performed on their 1974 album Hotter Than Hell. I updated the drums and the mix only. I think this version is a little more in line with the original tone and feel.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Hotter Than Hell (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-01-28 | This is my UPDATED cover of Hotter Than Hell by KISS, as performed on their 1974 album Hotter Than Hell. Since Strange Ways turned out so well, I felt inspired to redo the drums and bass from my previous version. It's thicker and heavier now to suit the mood of the album better. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Mainline (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-01-15 | This is my UPDATED cover of Mainline by KISS, as performed on their 1974 album Hotter Than Hell. I just updated the mix and made some improvements on the drums. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Kissin Time (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-01-08 | Another quick UPDATE of my cover of Kissin' Time by KISS, as performed on their 1974 self-titled album. I redid the drums and the 2nd rhythm guitar part. Goofy little song but it's nostalgic for me and the ACE solo is insane! I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Shock Me (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-01-07 | Time for something new with my cover of Ace Frehley's signature song Shock Me, as performed by KISS on their 1977 album Love Gun. A Great riff and a monumental guitar solo but this is actually one of my least favorite ACE tracks. It always seemed too plodding compared to some of his other stuff. But the solo brings the track to life around the 2 minute mark. Ace was clearly at his best here because I've never heard him play any better than this. For me, it's a real challenge to play this without being a little sloppy. I guess it's only Rock n' Roll though right? I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Rip It Out (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2019-01-04 | Another UPDATED cover and this time it's Rip It Out by KISS, as performed by Ace Frehley on his 1978 solo album.I redid the drums (to be more bombastic like the album) and included the bass in the video for this version. I also added the doubled acoustic guitar to the entire song. I originally thought it was only in the chorus.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Magic Touch (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2018-12-31 | Another UPDATED cover and this time it's Magic Touch by KISS, as performed on their 1979 album Dynasty.What a great song this is. One of Paul's best in my opinion. In fact I don't hear ACE anywhere on this track. I think Paul may have played all of the instruments himself, except the drums of course.I redid most of the track to fit with my current standards of production. I kept the lead guitar and some of the acoustic work intact from the previous version. Of notable importance here, there are more guitars on this track than I can properly show in the video so I've elected to show only the major parts. (ie. during the bridge and outro sections).I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Hard Times (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2018-12-27 | Another UPDATED cover and this time it's Hard Times by KISS, as performed on their 1979 album Dynasty. Just like Save Your Love, I felt it deserved an update. I only kept the solos and the acoustic guitar from my original version and redid everything else. The bass is now also included in the video. I also added a few bells and whistles (literally!) to the track to make sound complete. Of notable importance, in addition to bridge/outro sections, there is also an additional acoustic guitar (low in the mix) doubling the main guitar throughout the entire song. I totally missed it before but it sounds much better with it in there. I excluded from the video because I didn't deem it necesary. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Hooligan (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2018-12-20 | Here's my cover of Hooligan by KISS, as performed on their 1977 album Love Gun. I know this is song that divides many KISS fans but I happen to like it. The lead work is cool and the rhythm is really easy and fun to play. I chose to play it the way I've seen it done live, with Paul using the capo on the 7th fret. It really adds some thickness to the chords and makes it easy to play in a live scenario. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
100,000 Years (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2018-12-19 | Well it's back to the classics with my cover of 100,000 Years by KISS, as performed on their 1974 debut, self-titled album. This is probably my favorite track from the album but the solo is a bitch to play in certain parts. It's weird and it's fast. It took awhile for my brain to get the hang of it but I did my best. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Is That You? (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2018-12-13 | My cover of Is That You? by KISS, as performed on their 1980 album Unmasked.I've always loved this track. There were a few guitar parts that I wasn't sure about but I think I've got them resolved now. It's also interesting that for a pop song, the guitars are rather nasty sounding. I'm pretty sure that the solo is Paul again . It's actually doubled and with an ending harmony lick that I didn't include in the video.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Talk To Me (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2018-12-12 | My UPDATED cover of Talk To Me by KISS, as performed on their 1980 album Unmasked. Once again, ACE in Keith Richard's mode. Fun song to play, especially the solo. I replaced the drums and included the bass in the video. I also redid the the guitars in the outro which was wrong in my previous version. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Two Sides Of The Coin (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2018-12-01 | My cover of Two Sides Of The Coin by KISS, as performed on their 1980 album Unmasked. This is ACE in full on Keith Richards mode. I always feel like I'm playing Brown Sugar or Start Me Up when I play this song.There is actually a clean guitar that shows up in outro chorus that just doubles the main guitar (to add a little sparkle I guess) but I didn't include that in the video.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
X-Ray Eyes (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2018-11-28 | This is my cover of X-Ray Eyes, as performed by KISS on their 1979 album Dynasty. Not my favorite song on the album but I thought I'd give it a shot. As always, I play all the guitar and bass parts over a drum track that I produced. The song is super simple to play but the solo is a bit of a mess. I'm sure it's a studio musician who performed it on the album because the crazy tremolo bar work is very uncharacteric for KISS at point. It's also really hard to hear in parts because it's so low in the original mix but I did my best. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Tomorrow (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2018-11-22 | My cover of Tomorrow by KISS, as performed on their 1980 album Unmasked. This song should have been a hit in my opinion. Everytime I play it, it makes me dance. I tried to restrain myself in the video though.I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played. Both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Charisma (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2018-10-29 | A pretty deep cut here with my cover of Charisma, as performed by KISS on their 1979 album Dynasty. I've always loved this song for some reason.As always, I play all the guitar and bass parts over a drum track that I produced. A very simple song, but it's performance requires some really heavy palm muting to get it right. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog.
Strutter (KISS Cover) KISS Covers 2018-09-13 | My UPDATED cover of Strutter by KISS, as performed on their 1974 self-titled debut album. I added the bass to the video and touched up the drum track in places, but left the guitars in tact. As always, I play all the guitar and bass parts over a drum track that I produced. I am NOT a professional guitar player, in fact I've never actually taken a formal lesson. I just love to play. My intention isn't artistic expression, but rather to document how I think these songs are played, both as a reference for myself and others wishing to learn. I welcome any suggestions or comments that might help me or anyone else improve their appreciation of this classic music catalog
