clayville
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Valdez.2
Valdez.2
Discover this Blues track.
SoundClick artist clayville presents "Valdez.2", a remarkable release in the Blues genre. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. "Valdez.2" has peaked at #19 in the Blues General category on SoundClick. clayville is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Blues music directly to fans worldwide.
Yard of Hard backing track
Yard of Hard backing track
A Stonesy backing track in honor of Bobby Keys
"Yard of Hard backing track" by clayville is a Blues production available on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has reached #25 on the main SoundClick Blues chart. SoundClick gives artists like clayville a platform to share original Blues music with listeners around the world.
Cafe Americano BT
Cafe Americano BT
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Independent artist clayville drops "Cafe Americano BT", a Blues track on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. "Cafe Americano BT" has peaked at #21 in the Blues General category on SoundClick. Find more from clayville on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Ashes2Ashes
Ashes2Ashes
Sort of Bowie meets Billy Bragg flailing
SoundClick artist clayville presents "Ashes2Ashes", a remarkable release in the Blues genre. clayville demonstrates a clear artistic voice throughout. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. "Ashes2Ashes" has peaked at number 8 on the SoundClick Blues General chart. clayville is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Blues music directly to fans worldwide.
Sweetness-Clay
Sweetness-Clay
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"Sweetness-Clay" is a Blues track by clayville on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Blues General chart, peaking at #10. "Sweetness-Clay" is part of the clayville catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
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Jamming online since 2004. The good folks at the Les Paul Forum and elsewhere provided the backing tracks and I've made some using Garageband. This style of playing was a way to increase my lead chops, try new things and learn a ton about recording, mixing, and the bits and pieces that go into polishing up a decent piece of music.
Band/artist history
From 1973-1977 or so my high school band in Dunwoody, GA was called Spectrum. Kinda cosmic, eh?
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Haven't played in front of paying customers in thirty years, but do get out a few times a year to guitar jams. Have played a few charity gigs in my local community.
Your musical influences
Keith Richards (forever), Mississippi John Hurt, Muddy Waters, Hubert Sumlin (but Wolf's the coolest cat who ever lived), Duane Allman, Billy Gibbons (back in the day), Mick Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Willie Dixon, Jimmy Johnson, Freddie King, Albert King, Otis Rush, Chris Kilgore, Brian Balmes, Curt Harper, Tom Burch, Bigsby Tracks.
What equipment do you use?
I use a variety of equipment in my home studio, but the signal chain usually goes something like this:
Most of these tracks were recorded direct into ProTools through a Damage Control Womanizer tube preamp pedal. Lately I record using a Simplifier MKii pedal.
Guitars are usually one of the following:
2003 Gibson CS-356, quilted maple, Heritage Darkburst finish. It was one of the Music Machine "Stinger" series guitars, and the wood (and tone) is incredible.
2000 MIM Nashville Telecaster
1999 Taylor 812-CE
1995 Gibson J-100 Extra. A 1995 model with mahogany back & sides and no internal pickup. It's a cannon.
1973 Epi Crestwood -- the one I have now is a bit like my first electric ever (only guitar I ever sold).
Other gizmos occasionally in use: Destination Phase, Boss Blues Driver, Crybaby Classic wah, and a ton of software for shaping my sound or building backing tracks out of loops.
Anything else?
I'm forever grateful to the JamZone at the Les Paul Forum and the strong community of players from all over the world who hung out there many years ago. These days I can ocassionaly be found at the Twanger Central section of the TDPRI forum.
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Well the title says it all that is some sweet playing well done really enjoyed
Tim
Cool bluesy rock with funky undertones. Nice to hear
this from you. Hope all is going well.
Check this out clay...
http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?genre=Blues&songid=12254302&q=hi
Great tone and riffage!
Man you have the funk going on this one very nice
Tim
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