"Hank's Shadow" - Original composition in the style of Hank

[R_Rbnsn]

Hey everyone,

First post here! I just wanted to share this with you all.

It's an original track I wrote/recorded in the style of Hank Marvin/The Shadows I've called "Hank's Shadow". I plan to record a whole series of them in the style of guitarists who've been an inspiration to my own playing style.

This was recorded with my parts built Fender Stratocaster, a VOX AC30C2, and an Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man for the echo.

Hope you like it and would love to know what you think!

[dave robinson]

First of all Ryan, welcome to Shadow Music.
What a great video and great little tune and good sound, well played too and a refreshing change to see that beautiful sunburst Strat. Looking forward to seeing/hearing more.

[keithmantle]

Welll done Ryan, nice playing/recording, good to see/hear new younger players (i presume) joining shadowmusic. Was the BT your own as well ?

[Stratpicker]

Welcome to the ShadowMusic Forum, Ryan.
Well I like that very much!!
Great tone, if a little "warm" and just the thing The Shads might have done had they kept to their early style.
The writing style is great too - all the elements are there - changes in register, phrases played through three octaves ( I like that!!) etc.I guess the BT is home made too - what was the system you used? I really good and punchy.
cheers
ian
Good to see a rosewood boarded Strat!! Makes a refreshing change.

[R_Rbnsn]

Thanks for the response guys!

Yes I wrote, recorded, and produced the entire track - programmed the drums, played the acoustic gtr and bass parts etc. It was all recorded in Logic.

And yes I'm 25!

[tolo]

Great to hear a new tune - loved it from start to finish! Really authentic sound - loved the attack on the notes and agree completely with King Robbo - wonderful to see a beautiful sunburst Strat... Great acoustic guitar tone and eq on the bt too... Nicely done.

Well done Ryan - let's have more!

Best,

Tony

[Phil McGarrick]

Hi Ryan - I think this is a great idea playing songs in the style of guitarist that have given you inspiration.
This Shadows/Hank style own composition is certainly in the right style with a good sound.
I particularly like your Nile Rodgers style funky disco groove, and Brian May God save the queen covers.
You have a lot of talent and I wish you well with your project.

Cheers Phil

[Rjanuarsa]

Great Composition Ryan and great production all around. Welcome to Shadowmusic!

Robby

[R_Rbnsn]

Thank you all for the such positive comments, I'm glad you all think it's authentic (especially as you all have such attention to detail as I do)!

I'd love one day for Hank himself to see it and hear his opinion. I wish there was a 'fan mail' address I could send it to.

[Mikey]

Hi Ryan
Great stuff.
I echo all of the above comments (no pun intended).
Hope to hear more from you.