No music this time!

I just wanted to drop a quick not and say that this is the happiest moment of my life!

Our son, Gustavo, was born 2 days ago, and is perfectly healthy!

Thanks for all the support!

xoxoxo

2,000 Man

What to do in cold and rainy São Paulo?

Well, I jave just finished recording a song called 2,000 Man, originally recorded by the Rolling Stones and made famous by KISS in 1979.

Click here to listen: 2,000 Man.

I played two guitar - rhythm and solo - and sang on 3 vocal tracks (main vocal and two harmonies).

Hope you like it!

Back in the New York Groove - with vocals

Hey! I posted this on Facebook last week but should've done it here, as by doing it so it will republish on Facebook! Got it? No? Ahh... nevermind! :)

This song is called "New York Groove", and it was originally recorded by a band called Hello in 1975, but my version in based on a re-recording by Ace Frehley, dated 1978.

I finally got a new mic, and for a first run, I think the harmonies came through alright!

There you go!

Rock on!

Rock And Roll All Nite

Okay... instrumental songs are nice and all, but this one is THE song to sing along to.

Hope you like the vocals. I recorded them with a computer mic (a good one), but it has some limitations.

And since KISS is playing tomorrow night here in Sao Paulo, and in Rio the following day, let's ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT, AND PARTY EVERY DAY!!!

Videocasting?

I have no idea if this would work... But after recording both rhythm guitars, I decided to film the recording of the lead guitar... and with the help of Steve Jobs (i.e. MacBook Pro) this is the result!

C ya...

I Was Made For Lovin' You!

Even though I do love you all, this is the title of a(nother) song by KISS.

It's pouring here in São Paulo, and my wife is sitting across from me working on her projects.

So I asked her which KISS song she would like for me to record. Of course Beth and Forever were on top of her list, but she likes this one too...

Since I don't have a good microphone, my tracks will remain instrumental. If anyone wishes to record the vocals, please do so and send it to me... I'll adjust pitch, tempo and volume (Cécile - wanna give it a try?).

Buh-bye for now...

C.

I'm back (Part II) and with some "Cold Gin"

Well,

Lot's of changes in my life recently, especially since my wife and I found out we would soon become a power trio!

We're really excited! She's 3 months pregnant, and Gustavo is expected to be born in the beginning of August...

And as you all know, pregnant women shouldn't drink. But at least they can listen to some "Cold Gin", right?

Hope you link it! Just click on the post's title!

Cheers!

Back from Christmas and NY Break!

Well, I'm not posting a song today... Just wanted to let everyone know I'm back!

:)

Have a good week!

Strutter - and Merry Christmas everyone!

Oh well... I know it's not exactly the gift one expects from Christmas, but it's from the heart! :)

This is a song by KISS, called Strutter. Originally recorded in 1973 and released in 1974, it features two rhythm guitars and 2 solos (one at the middle and one at the end of the song).

It was written by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, and this is what I call rock and roll!

Merry KISSmas to all!

Carlos

My bad!

I know some of you tried to listen to the songs I posted, but I made a mess and did not link the songs the right way!

BUT, everything's ok now! Click on the titles and you should be able to listen to them fine!

Thanks! Hope you like 'em!

Carlos

Ballad #1

For my second "feature", I'd like to present a simple ballad (also written by Mr. GarageBand). I developed a guitar solo for this base track, and I really like it!

Again, this was recorded on take one, with my Gibson Les Paul plugged directly into the MacBook Pro!

Take care everyone!

Carlos

PS - TGIF!!!

Blues #1

To start things off, I recorded a blues solo with my Les Paul over a base track which already came with GarageBand! A simple homage to  B.B. King.

Click on the post's title to download and listen to the song

Take care!

Carlos.