Sorry, I’ve been lurking in the background but haven’t contributed much for a while. Here’s a new tune I’ve been playing around with. It’s kind of a tribute to the style of our dearly departed Jeff Beck, and I’m trying to decide to keep it as an instrumental, or work a vocal track into it. All tracks were recorded using Scuffham amps with EZ drummer 2, and it’s a static mix at this point. You are welcome to bash it and tell me if it holds up as an instrumental, or if a vocal is needed to carry it. Thanks for listening, I’ll try to get back into being a more active member as I’m able.
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Love this, Bob! I love your bluesy phrasing. I think it totally works as an instrumental. There is a lot of variety, and the parts feel very melodic, with good thematic development. Nice!
PS. HUGE Jeff Beck fan here - saw him twice in one weekend when he came here to Oz. I’m really glad I did - he was mesmerising!
Thanks, Andrew.
I only had one opportunity to see him, and his musicality floored me. He was completely connected to his instrument and whatever he played just flowed right through him. One of a kind.
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I like it; I don’t think it needs a vocal but that’s your call. Great sound and playing. I’d rather hear some more riffing than a repeat of the B part at 2:21, it’s just my 2 cents but that part needs more development, it’s too heavy for the rest of the song. Good stuff!
Thanks for listening! I was thinking about bringing a buddy of mine to do a growling Hammond organ solo over both of the B parts to spice them up.
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That would be fantastic! And it would break things up a bit and create even more interest in my opinion. I agree with @ColdRoomStudio about your phrasing. You really have some great blues sensibility. Something I wish I was better was at. 
Great to see you on @StylesBitchley!