This is becoming my favorite channel. Justin puts a lot of effort into these videos. The guy probably got a lot more than he expected.
@timlaw2264
Жыл бұрын
Same! Very nice content and different than most everything else on YT. Glad it came across my feed and I hope he continues putting content up.
@mudnducs
Жыл бұрын
Yes! I think his description of the song as a working track…a foundation is a wonderful insight. Not a bit insulting but a solid base for sage advice!
@sidewaysrain7609
7 ай бұрын
Vocal crescendo would nice. At least pushing his vocal phrasing to hire range at times!
@marksr12
Жыл бұрын
Another free Master Class with Justin...man are we the lucky ones! Such a pro on so many levels. A pro player makes your song sound like a record...21:21 when the Pro starts playing.
@kurtc2894
Жыл бұрын
This was a refreshing break from gear videos. Lol. Impressed by your generosity of knowledge. Keep up the great work!
@Tejanista
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Not only are you a world class guitarist, but a world class person! Thank you for the wonderful music and your dedication to your fellow musicians. You really are an inspiration! Love the channel and keep up the brilliant work!
@jamessouthwellOFFICIAL
Жыл бұрын
Mate.. I want to be Justin Ostrander when I grow up. This track was nice. Obviously great bones. But when you did the pass as if you were in the studio I can't believe the level lift.. You're harmony knowledge, the use of light and shade, the repeating phrases with slight variation, your tone and touch, and being able to bring so much emotion to a track without taking anything away. I'm honestly blown away and had to listen a few times. And the fact it was a throw away 'let's see what happens'.. I don't think I've ever heard such a incredible and dynamic first pass like this. Like I said, I want to be Justin Ostrander when I grow up. Thank you so much for the inspiration, mate. James Southwell (Canberra, Australia)
@billforwell
Жыл бұрын
I like the song, it is bare and sung pretty well. All tunes start somewhere and this sounds like a first go at recording it to me. Just one guy and a guitar. Your advice is always great and your guitar playing was beautiful and really added to the atmosphere. If it was my song I would find it hard to listen to it again without your guitar on it so I would now have to book you to do it. Respect......
@baneverything5580
Жыл бұрын
My advice: Write the dumbest most juvenile lyrics you can think of and make it rap/hip hop style and it will be the next big "country" hit.
@officialWWM
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@JustinOstrander
Жыл бұрын
So what you're saying is, cast the widest stylistic net possible and market it toward young people (the demographic of human beings who are the most excited about and obsessed with music)? That'll never work! Lol. 😉
@nohillforahighstepper
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@jamescoleman3476
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! You’re a good guy You make the music industry feel safe God bless you, sir
@JustinOstrander
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thanks!
@MWright95186
Жыл бұрын
geeeze man... goosebumps right off the bat!! is it just me or does this guy sound like he's spent a tonne of time listening to Rodney Crowell? WOW!! thnx again fer all the awesome insight and tunes and ways of thinking... ATB, From Vancouver island BC .ca ;0) M
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Hey Malcolm, thanks so much for the kind words. I actually haven't spent a ton of time listening to Rodney Crowell, but it sounds like I need to! I also grew up in Southeast Texas, about 40 miles from where Rodney grew up.
@tomminystrom
Жыл бұрын
I got the impression of that turn around, that songwriter lives in the mood of the song, he is imagining the story of the song, but the listener is not quite there yet so it feels "forever" like you said. Just a thought that came to mind.
@adamcherry434
Жыл бұрын
Love these constructive breakdowns- so much workable info and great to see how a pro goes about it. Gonna work on chart writing too. If you cant write a chart cleanly and clearly, how can you know what you are or not playing over🤷🏻great stuff.
@markdouglas1994
Жыл бұрын
Many things to comment on: Justin - you have a great wisdom about you that obviously comes from your years of experience. You are an excellent teacher. I think these reaction type videos not only have an entertainment value (dare I say that) but more importantly, have tremendous educational value to those of us who aspire either as a player, songwriter or to work in the music industry. Your expert insights are spot on. The fact you performed the "session" version at the end (kind to do) - that made the song go for me - hence, your advice - get it fully recorded! To the artist: - nice job! When I first listened, I felt the emotional connection songs need. Admittedly the corduroy road reference threw me off - when Justin explained the concept of a corduroy road (which I did not know) - that helped me go deeper into the song. I heard Chris Isaacs in your vocals and the song feel. I actually watched the first half video - came back to it, and the song stood on more solid ground upon the second listen. To me, an artist that can perform a song solo acoustically (guitar or piano), and have it move me is the sign of a good - possibly great - song. I see the potential here. I certainly am not one to criticize word choice - I think Justin saying he wanted to hear more lyrically and paint with a few more colors - without taking away from the core aspects - rung true for me. I could hear slide, harmonies on the bridge, chorus (stretch it out a bit), but... I do like the sparseness of this song and feeling of melancholy. Recut it - and keep at it!!! (Justin- yes, please do the video on TX vs. Nashville session player! and perhaps also the explanation on the music publishing biz).
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words, Mark, I really appreciate the feedback. I completely agree with you - Justin's analysis and suggestions are spot-on. And hearing him play over the song was just icing on the cake - amazing stuff!
@Bryanpjc
4 ай бұрын
@WBJacobsMusic I'm 17 minutes in and have only skimmed the comments, so apologies if this is totally covered. First, concur with the touch of Chris Isaak, which is an awesome thing to have. I think (fwiw) that the song would improve tremendously if the acoustic guitar part was fingerstyle with an alternating bass part. Would fit the mood and make the guitar part a lot more compelling.
@FinnBjerke
Жыл бұрын
Def Good singing. Some high notes in chords are a little too dominant in the whole picture, maybe loose the capo. Drop D is "Gods own tuning" some folks say. I agree Intro just playing chords is not overly interesting, Try to sing in harmony in the chorus overdub yourself. Maybe go a little wild and modulate in order to take it to a different place. .... Oh read D Peddler "The songwriting secrets of the BEatles." just my 2 cents Justin you bloody well rule mate....
@playtilithertz
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like Streets of Philadelphia to me?
@Bob-Whiting
6 ай бұрын
Hello from North Carolina! Just found you today via Jonathan Robinson or Jonny Rob as Baxter calls him. Very cool video with some great advice for not only the "contactee" but for all of us writers who have been silently writing for years or even decades, polishing our craft but without pro inputs and connections. Thank you for this rather generous gift Justin.
@drewcaster
Жыл бұрын
This would sound great with lap steel. Reminds me of Jason Isbell. Great stuff and great channel.
@polyphonicgroove
Жыл бұрын
I completely agree with your analysis of his song. It has all the elements of a very good song....however, some production would definitely take this song to another level. Man, after you added your guitar parts...it totally breathed new life into his song. Just goes to show you what a talented studio musician can do to elevate a song. You and Tim Pierce are my two favorite session guys. Great job!!!
@thejacobean
Жыл бұрын
I'm loving this series of song/demo evaluation. It's so informative to just hear you think out loud. The layer of lead and fills you added here took this song a long way (and your tone on that jazzmaster is off the charts; I'm stealing that).
@Gtrmanify
Жыл бұрын
Holy smokes !! cool tune in the first place you run through really brought it to life. i agree about a bridge to really bring it to life great job to the song writer as well . i would really love to hear the finished product
@mattf6361
Жыл бұрын
This was a great video. I really liked his vocal and the song vibe, and obviously Justin took it to another level with what he added. I felt like the vocal needed to go into a higher gear during the chorus and build a sense of tension to be released by the next verse. With the urgency peaking on the outro.
@rhymeswfamous
Жыл бұрын
My 2 cents! Great metaphor but don't beat me over the head with it. If you mention corduroy road once in the song but use the rest of the lyrics to help the listener relate to the metaphor, I think it would be a lot more powerfull lyrically. I'd rather know why you'll never go down the corduroy road, and why that's a significant choice, then what the corduroy road actually is. This is just an opinion and honestly, someone with more success than me could tell you the opposite opinion and they could be right. Good luck!
@dent2313
Жыл бұрын
From the first 3 notes you played on the play through the song got 100 percent more ineresting musically. Just beautiful work sir.
@TheChugMonkey
Жыл бұрын
This song gives me strong Street of Philadelphia vibes. Nice work.
@caleshtcincredibles
7 ай бұрын
great comment I felt the same thing !
@annmarie3573
Ай бұрын
Yes, I immediately thought it had a mellow Springsteen vibe!
@peterkelly8357
Жыл бұрын
The song reminds me of Springsteen's I'm on Fire, maybe speed it up a bit, add some modern percussion and put in a key change somewhere
@scottbee501
Жыл бұрын
I liked it. It could stand on its own with your suggestions. To me it sounds like a look back to the civil war. For example, the reference to the “corduroy road”, wood or log road, and “63” or 1863 and “mama” pointed me to war, the civil war. Interesting.
@TomCPlus1
Жыл бұрын
I think you nailed it.
@fredshredtv343
Жыл бұрын
This song gives me an old Rodney Crowell feel, I mean that as a compliment. Is it just me or does anyone else feel that vibe ?
@telekaster19991
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the song and your playing over it takes it to a whole different place. Good stuff. 👍
@pamlackey1991
Жыл бұрын
Your on uncle Larry's heels.Follow your heart Justin
@rebelcat420
Жыл бұрын
As it stands, the song to me, has Springsteen “Nebraska” album vibes. Full band I definitely hear the Springsteen/Melancamp Americana type song. Very cool. I could imagine this with a full band (and a Hammond B3 taking the center stage of the outro, possibly trading licks with the guitar etc
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Great feedback, thanks so much. I'll have to experiment with your Hammond idea, that could be cool!
@nohillforahighstepper
Жыл бұрын
Very Rodney Crowell-ish? I'm having a difficult time matching this to any current artists though. Maybe a female voice would be good? I agree that the tempo is a bit slow. I didn't love the acoustic. I think it would be better played closer to the nut...maybe. There are many directions you could take this song. It's pretty raw. It needs to go somewhere though. It kinda finds a groove and stays there. Vibrato lead parts? When you put the slide on top of the acoustic, it gave it a Hawaiian feel. Interesting idea. Good foundation to build on. 😊😊😊
@fiddlefolk
Жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly! Sounds very much like Rodney
@edjones2199
8 ай бұрын
As a drummer for 35 years, I’m truly just now finding the pocket which you, sir definitely have full command definitely my favorite channel
@JustinOstrander
8 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton!
@georgebaader9817
Жыл бұрын
It's amazing to watch you breathe life into a song idea Justin!! Thanks for giving us this learning opportunity and thanks to the song submitter!!
@debmurray2734
Жыл бұрын
Song has solid bones to this listener and is giving me super Lucinda Williams vibes. Would love to hear the next cut of this after getting Justin's input.
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Deb, I'm a big Lucinda fan. I'll be taking Justin's amazing advice and working on the song - stay tuned!
@debmurray2734
Жыл бұрын
@@WBJacobsMusic Can't wait to hear it! Appreciate the comment. Best wishes and Believe to Achieve!!!
@JoeyRadBones
Жыл бұрын
The first go I thought the song was too slow and I agree with all of your advice. In my songwriting I find I often get stuck looking for an interesting bridge to keep interest going. The second go through with your guitar on top really opened up the song for me and I found myself liking it. Props to the songwriter. Your show is great. Thank you for your service to this community
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Joey. Now I just need to go write a great bridge!
@highstreetjackmusic
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Springsteen. Cool song.
@vicgallagher6799
Жыл бұрын
That was awesome. I’m a songwriter too and there was a lot of great info. One thing that really struck me is that you are a really kind person and very generous with your skill and time. God bless.
@jesusgonzales8621
Жыл бұрын
So much talent out there writers ,composers , musicians,in general ..some dont have the production to really be able to show the great songs that they create ..with help/advice like what Justin gives and actually demonstrates is out of this world just leaves us (musician /writer) speechless 👍👏❤️
@greenreeferband
Жыл бұрын
I agree with Justin and think it may benefit from the addition of a bridge and I could picture the vocal melody going up a few steps there. Perhaps you can describe what’s waiting at the other end of that road or why you keep going? m.kzitem.info/news/bejne/yqSk1GGrrXeZo4I
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
I think this is great feedback, thanks so much.
@pamlackey1991
Жыл бұрын
Great idea for a song.Just develop.
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Pam, I definitely will!
@goswo
Жыл бұрын
Love it!! I really like the vibe of this song. I noticed that the dynamics of the vocal did match the arrangement, but when Justin added some great dynamics, it was clear that the vokal needs more dynamics too. It kind of falled behind. If you record the vocals again after addin some dynamics Im sure it will lift it all. Would be really great to hear it again after you have done some work to it. It can be really great. Thanks for your courage to share 😀😀
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback, I think you're exactly right. I'm going to keep at it!
@philf4086
Жыл бұрын
The song is really good. I like the use of the capo'ed acoustic, gives some options for other voicings, like on the 4. Overall, it has a good Americana feel. Would be really great to hear fleshed out with light drums and percussion. Nice work! Justin - side question about baritone parts: do you always use a tremolo with it? Historically it seems to be the case (Glen Campbell, etc.). Thanks.
@JustinOstrander
Жыл бұрын
Yeah they go together really well.
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it! I'll be posting a new version of this song and other stuff I've written on Bandcamp/KZitem if you want to follow the progress!
@fruitbat36
Жыл бұрын
Great voice. Mandolin, violins, and light percussion would be all that's needed. The "dry guitar" in background. The verse could use a rise in the second half leading into the chorus. A little more variation between the verse to chorus could be cool. Have some girls with excellent harmonies add that haunting element. Noticed there's what I would call a slight "hop" in the strumming pattern - perhaps play with that and make it more pronounced. Could be slightly faster. And excellent base to start with SO MANY different ways it can go.
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I totally agree. Really appreciate the feedback!
@fruitbat36
Жыл бұрын
@@WBJacobsMusic Would love to hear the second cut!
@patrickmcdermott1152
Жыл бұрын
Justin, another great video. As a home recording guitarist and songwriter (yet with lyrics) these videos are great.
@UnitedEffect
Жыл бұрын
I believe you've started something great here with the advice and constructive criticisms... this is such valuable information! So very helpful... and not just to the artist whose recording you're discussing, but great info for so many to take whatever advice may apply to them. Keep up the great work, Justin! Cheers from Canada -Glenn
@seancummings6379
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that was great! So cool that you offer such invaluable advice like this and bring attention to unknown songwriters!
@dkijc
Жыл бұрын
The song had great potential. Just felt a little dragged out. After you added the e.guitar. The song just came alive. You know what I learnt? Electric guitar rules. hahahaha.
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - awesome feedback!
@dkijc
Жыл бұрын
@@WBJacobsMusic thanks for sharing!
@dozerblade
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of The River by Bruce Springsteen, Justin is amazing, I love the way he explains it all so clearly.
@padovann
Жыл бұрын
Very very cool! I gotta admit I didn’t watch the previous one bc I thought it was going to be a traditional reaction video. Don’t know anything about how KZitem and clicks work but maybe naming it something like ‘let’s workshop a song’ or something would be more appropriate? What you did here is gold and far more informative than a reaction video. Good stuff!
@rockjammer9465
Жыл бұрын
Amazing channel...... thankyou Justin...inspirational for all of us who feel isolated at times...
@seymourbuttes3194
Жыл бұрын
This song wants a marching snare so bad.
@annmarie3573
Ай бұрын
I could totally hear that
@evo9860
Жыл бұрын
Ok love the episode that’s first thing. Second, I always knew that in a song having certain solo sections or certain instruments such as a slide or fiddle could really accentuate a lyric. But today I really realize just how much adding something like your take and playing on a song can change the dynamic. When you came in with that Drop d sound man!…. Just that sound made this song bloom into something I could honestly hear in a movie or on the radio. For me I don’t need anything else added just hit record and send me the single.😄 Superb performance with excellent advice I mean where else could one find that. Think I’ll hit repeat for one more run through of that section it was that good 💯. As for the writer, take this episode and run with it. Not everyday you get to hear the true potential of something you’ve wrote interpreted by others on such a high level of professionalism such as Justin. That alone would be super gratifying to me 💯. Keep doing your thing that break will come.🤙🏼
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
I think your take on this is spot-on, and I really appreciate the encouraging words! When I initially heard Justin's playing over the song, I had the exact same reaction.
@Jansmit23
Жыл бұрын
Loved this one. Loved your additions to it. Made song more complete. Nice songwriting btw
@annmarie3573
Ай бұрын
Love the idea of a bridge giving more lyrical info. I would also consider taking the chorus melody somewhere higher because it's sitting in the exact same 3 note melody space as the verses. Great song! And i totally agree with all the comments comparing to Springsteen and Rodney Crowell. 💗
@halcooper3070
Жыл бұрын
I would suggest writing what he knows. When he sings of a corduroy road, I don't know what he's referring to (I know what a corduroy road is, how that might fit in to today, or what the analogy is, no idea), so it comes across as just interesting words being chucked in. Otis Gibbs has a video with a famous old songwriter (he wrote rub it in, plus lots more) who talks about the first lesson he learned, don't use terms people.cant relate to.
@TomCPlus1
Жыл бұрын
On the other hand, I knew *exactly* what his reference to "corduroy road" referred to and what it evoked. So it's not much use for the artist to try to guess what others want him/her to write about. I don't relate well to "coozies", as it turns out. :)
@myguitarsandme
Жыл бұрын
Hey Justin, Those are some great song writing tips. In order to build some excitement going into the chorus, try this. The chorus starts on the relative minor. So you could build a pre-chorus that ends on the 5 chord. Eg 1 bar of first inversion 4 chord, 1 bar of the 5 dominant sus 4 chord, with a rest on beat 4. It will build some tension that gets resolved by the 6 minor. Justin mentioned how hard it is to break into that circle of song writers. Which is a gentle way of saying you're going to hear 'no' a lot, or nothing at all. You need a thick skin. Keep trying, yes, but also keep evaluating your material against successful material. Production not withstanding, what do you like about the successful song, and does your song have those qualities? Good luck, and all the best.
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much - this is fantastic advice, and I'll give it a shot and see how it sounds!
@HeyLiem
3 ай бұрын
All of your musical suggestions and additions were great, it really brought the song up to a professional sounding version! Now, I really see how good a session musician has to be, he has to raise the quality of the song! I might suggest lyrically that the email suggestion belongs in the first verses, explain that it's 1963 and you build a hiking path out of trees roped together, while stationed overseas in the army? And then I think the chorus needs something more dramatic than just being lonely and bored while you have to walk on the path of the corduroy Road. What's the most dramatic or dangerous thing that happens on a corduroy road? So maybe that could be either lyrics for the bridge or Lyrics for the chorus to be more powerful. I like this song better after I heard the email explanation. Corduroy Road I was thinking corduroy pants from the 70s or 80s, why is he singing about corduroy? But it made more sense that this is a sort of patriotic soldier, slice of life.
@barefootnblues
Жыл бұрын
As others have said, this channel is great in many ways. I've been around since before the earth cooled yet I learn something from you in each video. It is not just in your playing, but in your thinking and your ideas. I really like the way you ingest a song's emotion then season it so tastefully on your instrument. I hesitate to say anything regarding the song other than I agree with what you heard and felt and this is what the songwriter asked for. I know there is a ton of difference between a demo and a finished product and I hope I get the opportunity of hearing this song when it becomes a final mix. Justin, thank you for being here and really glad Uncle Larry pointed me in your direction.
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - I'll be posting updates on Bandcamp/KZitem as I make progress!
@drew699
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant vid. So much advice & pro world insight. Would love to hear about how to get demos done for business card type use. As a songwriter who is fairly competent rhythm player, but no singer, how would u recommend going about getting a demo made from a basic work tape. How would this work remotely from Nashville or from London etc. What would be the ballpark cost of a basic demo with singer?
@TheGuitarEffect
9 ай бұрын
Does that melody sound a bit too much like Philadelphia by Springsteen? Solid song though.
@matryan3532
2 ай бұрын
Jesus Christ your guitar sounds good. Yowza. Keep up the excellent work, Justin! 👊
@officialWWM
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed it. Loved the tone of his voice. Reminded me of Springsteen. I love these videos. I’d like to send you a song for some feedback but I’m not sure I could handle the inevitable roasting 😂
@fytakytemusic
Жыл бұрын
I agree with the comment about it being Springsteen-ish. Very nice 👍
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
@@fytakytemusic Thanks y'all, I'll take all the Springsteen comparisons I can get!
@ScottMcdonaldMusic
Жыл бұрын
I really dig this song. I find myself wondering about the Lyrics and I start analyzing them . So that makes it memorable. It sticks with you. It has a very wistful, longing sound.
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Scott, really appreciate the kind words! Justin explained the concept behind the song really well, but in terms of the lyrics, this was one of those where it didn't just kind of come to me (which is how I normally write). I sat down and wanted to tell a story. It took a while, but I eventually got something I was pretty happy with. Now I just need to take Justin's advice and come up with a bridge!
@Cajundaddydave
9 ай бұрын
Cool tune with a lot of potential. I could hear Bruce Springsteen or even Keith Richards sing this one as a down ballad. Agree a few more BPM, more energy and interesting moves while maintaining the mood of the song. Adding a bridge to introduce new ideas and contrast would be great. Nice job fleshing this one out Justin.
@AlexMusicOvery
4 ай бұрын
Love this format especially when you play over at the end it gives us great ideas on what to play as a second guitar 🙂🎶👍 thank you
@MonotonesSE
Жыл бұрын
@JustinOstrander serving the song 🙌 Tasty
@graemero5532
Жыл бұрын
These "Ask Justin" episodes are freakin gold. As for the Austin songwriter, you have the foundation of a fine song to build apon. Cheers Justin 👍
@greggfairley7971
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time Justin ….🎸from Nashville 👌from 🇬🇧
@marksvideochannel3592
Жыл бұрын
Gotta have Steel on it. Lovely song if it were condensed a bit. Love your channel man, best wishes from New Zealand.
@iamthereforeimustbe
Жыл бұрын
Damn, you’re good. Great suggestions and very encouraging. 🙏🏻
@MrCallipygian
Жыл бұрын
As soon as you mentioned having an episode where you interview a Texas session player, I subscribed. Do it!
@tree572
Жыл бұрын
This video is everything I’ve wanted to see about how a demo goes to the next step. Loving this channel!
@ScottMcdonaldMusic
Жыл бұрын
I love the direction your channel is going, these reaction videos are golden. It’s helping everyone that watches.
@ScrewballMcAdams
10 ай бұрын
Wow. This letter wasn’t, but could have been, written by me. My situation is exactly the same as his.
@LaMarrBrewster
Жыл бұрын
This is such a wonderful series. Thank you!
@smith8281
4 ай бұрын
Too much of the same thing over and over. Needs variations, maybe some chord inversions to mix it up a little ?
@TomCPlus1
Жыл бұрын
Fast turnaround on videos this weekend. :) I personally thought this song was pretty sweet . . . great vocals and a perfectly appropriate harmonic structure. It definitely wasn't a fully completed song, heck it didn't have drums/bass/other instruments like fiddle etc . . . plenty of room to grow the song for finished production. It could be a tad quicker, or it could be exactly the same tempo and still rock. I think of all the slow songs Neil Young put out there. Well said, JO. The folks here and I be learnin' from you.
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Tom! I totally agree with ya, going to keep at it!
@calmthemonster
Жыл бұрын
I would enjoy sitting in a dark coffee house listening to him. What you played over it was amazing, Justin. Damn!
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
I've played a lot of dark coffeehouses - if you're ever in Austin, keep an eye out!
@rocketsauce5067
Жыл бұрын
Awesome info from an insider.Listen is my instinct.Thank you.
@disgustinriffs
Жыл бұрын
This is really helpful and explained masterfully, thanks!
@alafenetre81
Жыл бұрын
This channel is gold!
@jimbeaux4988
11 ай бұрын
Nice neat chart! Mine is always all up in the margins and runs out of room on the page. I also throw in tabs and it's a mess.
@bartoszbilon
Жыл бұрын
Great content and I want your ears so bad !!! By the way, circle beard suits you very well 👍
@twohandsguitarcompany
Жыл бұрын
When I listened to you accompanying the song, Justin, it sounded like you had increased the tempo of the original recording…taking it from “nice, but slightly plodding in tempo” to gently nudging it to a more comfortable gait. So I went back to the beginning of the video to verify my supposition. To my surprise, though, I didn’t find any obvious tempo change. It’s interesting to me that the layer of guitar that you introduced to the original song had more of an impact than simply dressing it up.
@JustinOstrander
Жыл бұрын
You can help steer a track a lot with your parts. This is what I was talking about in the previous video-your parts are more powerful than you realize! 👍🏼
@Grant_Ferstat
Жыл бұрын
New amp/equipment rack looks good 🙂
@TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn
7 ай бұрын
great advice. thanks justin. great channel.😎
@James-ou9hc
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this with us Justin. Great professional advice.
@MWright95186
Жыл бұрын
1 more thing nice tune... there's no hook... where's the hook? thnx ;0) M
@0013619511
Жыл бұрын
You were spot on about your review and your opinion . Thank You
@piktormusic2538
Жыл бұрын
Justin, I think that your comments were right on. Yes, tighten up the form and give listeners something surprising/ refreshing by adding some new information - bridge, new chords, change in dynamics, etc. (Sometimes I write too much and have to kill some of my darlings.) Yes, this song has a cool concept.
@mudnducs
Жыл бұрын
I really like the song. It reminds me of Chris Isaac. Is there a Texas/Austin chart method? Is it wildly different from a Nashville chart?
@JustinOstrander
Жыл бұрын
When I tracked in Texas, they used the number system. It has gotten around and is not used in only Nashville
@jauntyj3257
Жыл бұрын
outstanding playing, excellent episode!
@gary_stavropoulos
Жыл бұрын
I think the slide part would be better as the outro instead of the intro.
@DDE_ADDICT
Жыл бұрын
A slide guitar would also add a warmth to it and still allow for a slight punch.
@BV_Beve
Жыл бұрын
great look at it Justin with some good real world workable constructive ideas
@andersestes
Жыл бұрын
I love this song. With the adjustments suggested and recorded with a full band, I feel this could be a hit. Great, great vocals too.
@alejandrojerezrico3007
Жыл бұрын
Agree
@WBJacobsMusic
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, really appreciate it!
@alanschwartz4047
3 ай бұрын
Hey WB-I’m a session guitarist/producer/composer in NYC. Your song really made me feel something, man. This is caused by your natural ability, & talent to convey deep human feeling in your writing & singing. The rest is tradecraft. Justin is super helpful, man. Can’t wait to hear what you’ve done w this since this post 10 months ago. This song w you singing it would be great in a motion picture. Very emotive…
@frankhuyler3751
Жыл бұрын
Another really useful video, with outstanding suggestions. My 2 cents on song, for what it's worth: too long, drags quite a bit, insufficient dynamics/difference between. verse and chorus, BUT excellent concept, nice voice, excellent melody in verse, could be v good song with work
@boufd2008
Жыл бұрын
Some backing vocals on the chorus would differentiate it from the verse
@jdfolbre
Жыл бұрын
The bridge should add some kind of resolution
@marcodado7473
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this Justin. Cool song
@aminahmed2220
Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video have a good weekend 😊
@andyknightguitarist
Жыл бұрын
Loved the song, the playing at the end is 🔥 🔥 🔥 Awesome channel!
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