Drive My Car - Ukulele Cover

This video works fine on my computer but when I upload it to youtube and to my blog, the audio and video get out of sync.  I'll have to research what to do about it.  Any thoughts?  In the meantime, I hope you enjoy listening anyway.

You Can't Do That - Final Mix

Lessons learned:  Recording is tedious work. Mixing is even more tedious. MacBook Air works great as a GarageBand machine (even the lowly 1.4 Ghz Processor with 2GB RAM).  The hard drive is what makes it zing.  I really like the iRig, both as a headphone practice amp with my iPhone and iPad, but also as an input device for GarageBand.  I hope you enjoy my tune. Please leave a comment if you have any suggestions. Thanks for listening!

 You Can't Do That - Final Mix by Taxman45

You Can't Do That (Version 3) by Taxman45

It's been awhile since I revisited my GarageBand Project. I moved the file over to my new MacBook Air 11.6" and GarageBand 2011. I replaced the last MIDI track (other than drums) with a lead guitar track that I recorded using my IK Multimedia iRig hardware with my MacBook Air using the amp emulator and stompboxes built in GarageBand. I'm no Lennon and McCartney, but I think the tune is shaping up. Your thoughts? You Can't Do That (Version 3) by Taxman45

You Can't Do That - Take 2 by Taxman45

I'm still working on getting better at GarageBand, and I'm back with another version of the Beatles' "You Can't Do That." For this track, I've replaced the MIDI rhythm guitar track that I sequenced with a real track played by me on Acoustic guitar.

I also recently purchased a used Hofner Icon Series Bass (aka the "Beatle Bass") which is a Chinese made version of the Hofner bass made famous by Paul McCartney. I'm new to the bass so this track isn't as polished as I'd like. I'll replace it after I practice more. I also plan to replace the MIDI lead guitar soon. I've been working on the mix too. Does it sound better? Please leave me your comments if you have any suggestions. Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy! You Can't Do That - Take 2 by Taxman45

The GarageBand Project: Step 1

I'm determined to learn more about home recording using my Mac. My objective is to experiment with the tools that I have to learn about recording, mixing, and mastering tracks. I learned the guitar by playing along with Beatles songs, and I intend to do the same with this project. Armed with GarageBand, a Samson GTrack USB condensor mic, and the Beatles complete scores, my first effort is to record a song from "A Hard Day's Night" called "You Can't Do That." So far, I have entered all the tracks as Midi using Apple's software instruments. My goal was to get the most realistic sounding tracks that I could using these instruments. I wish I was better at it, but I am to learn and I will post here from time to time as I make progress. Your questions, encouragement and suggestions are welcome! Here's take 1 of "You Can't Do That!"

  You Can't Do That - Take 1 by Taxman45

Beatles in the Modern Era

In honor of John Lennon's upcoming 70th birthday on October 9th, I thought: what would Beatles songs be like if they were social media using teenagers today? Consider the following:

Let You Down
By Lennon & McCartney (updated for social media)

I've got something to say that might cause you pain
If I catch you texting with that boy again
I think I'll let you down and leave you flat
(gonna let you down and leave you flat)
I guess I'll tell you all this
just as soon as Twitter's back

Well it's the second time I caught you sexting with him
Do I have to tell you one more time I think it's a sin
I think I'll let you down and leave you flat
(gonna let you down and leave you flat)
And I'll tell you all this
Just as soon as Twitter's back

Everybody's green
Cause I'm your favorite Facebook bud
But if they'd seen
You facetiming that way
They'd laugh in my face (LOL LOL)

Oh please watch my Youtube if you wanna stay mine
I've used up my texts I'm going out of my mind
I think I'll let you down and leave you flat
(gonna let you down and leave you flat)
But I can't tell you all this
I have to wait till Twitter's back.


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It's getting better all the time...

John Lennon joins Paul McCartney in the iTunes library. Bring on The Beatles!!!!!