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Free’s “Allright Now”, Unreleased Version SoloDallas Cover
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about 1 year ago
Great work as always! Think you could do a cover of Free’s-The Hunter? The solo in that burns and blisters! I’d love to see you tear into it!
about 1 year ago
Hey Fil, love that song one of my all time favourites, you have done an epic job, it sounds like a simple song to play but it’s not. Love the guitar tone and a beautiful solo boosted with SVDS I see. Keep on rocking.
about 1 year ago
doesnt Slash use heavier guage strings? he doesnt bend/ vibroto as much as Angus.
about 1 year ago
Yes he always uses 11s
about 1 year ago
Hey Fil, I was wondering which Metro SLP replica you think is the one for AC/DC?
about 1 year ago
Depends on the period you’ll want to replicate.
Early times to 1977: 1959.
1978-1979: 2203
1980 onward: 1959 WITH 2203 exceptions.
My favorite is the 1959, if it can help. BUT it is a “harder” amp to play. Won’t hide your mistakes as the 2203 does, with the added drive of the preamp tune.
However, by boosting a 1959 – for example with the SVDS replica – this will come easier to play.
about 1 year ago
I think myy Marshall Class 5 is more on the gain side of a 1959 which is what i want. the back in black sound is what i am after. The marshall class5 is kinda hard to solo on. It is fairly clean. I was going to go with a 1959 but they different series. One has the variac option for Van Halen. i like them ok but thats not the band that comes to mind when i think of a 1959. So whick series you think?
about 1 year ago
12k series I think was the original series and still in production.
I am getting the new (number 4) Friedman, which I believe sports the variac inside. Naturally I don’t care about the variac for EVH (which I never liked) but this amp – the Metro-Friedman – has more drive than a regular 1959, and it is brighter as well. I think it is close to Angus’ first 1959 which is why I bought it. Disregard the variac option and go for the Metro-Friedman?
about 1 year ago
I was looking for them already assembled and i didn’t see anything about a friedman. Would this amp be best for the BIB album as well?
about 1 year ago
And im not looking for the variac sound. I would much rather have the tones of Angus, Kossof, and other classic rock greats.
about 1 year ago
And thanks Fil and JaiminhoPagina
about 1 year ago
I think something like a 1969 Super Lead would be what you are looking for then.
The 10.000 (1967 specs), for example, is really warm and sweet, but maybe it lacks a bit of drive for AC/DC.
The 69 has a hell lot of drive but still is thick like a milk-shake – generally speaking, of course – old Marshalls are somewhat dodgy and they all sound different. But Metroamps try to create something that would be a sort of “best sounding amps of that year” feel.
Not sure if this helps, but here is a 69 Marshall, as an example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iujt256uzIM
André
about 1 year ago
But then again…. Talk to George. He will surely take you into the right direction.
After all, he is the guy who builds these beasts in the first place – hehe
about 1 year ago
I looked at the Metro/Friedman and it sounded good but they played Van Halen stuff. Maybe you could demo it if you have it. I wished people would show it’s versatility instead of going for the variac sound. I think George said it should be able to do almost anything classic Marshall’s can though.
about 1 year ago
I’m not sure myself, but I think you can also order other models/years other than the ones listed on the Metroamp site.
For example, a 1969 specs Super Lead. Or maybe even a 1971 or 1972 specs (not so sure about the differences though). That’d be probably closer to the amps Angus and Malcolm used. lol
Maybe if you contact George you’ll be able to have more options..
about 1 year ago
This one is a bit closer to the original strumming pattern:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dVka_hLgFk
Did you see this one yet, Fil?
about 1 year ago
I’ve heard at least 3 different versions of this tune and he NEVER plays the same solo! I can tell from 2 of them that he is playing in the same positions or blocks but not the same riffs. They all sound awesome though…
about 1 year ago
Fantastic bro, will add
about 1 year ago
Look at the binding on Kossoff’s guitar! It looks like it is raised up above the wood! I wonder if he peeled the maple finish off the top??
about 1 year ago
hehe.
Yeah. The finish was sanded off and then a layer of transparent lacquer was applied, I think.
No, it’s just some kind of dirt in the wood itself.
If you watch other videos with that guitar you will see that they are just dark spots
I guess those “defects” were hidden by the red of the original sunburst finish.
about 1 year ago
I wonder what made him decide to sand the top off? Maybe to get a better resonance or something? I’ve been getting into Free a lot more lately. Been jamming along with Mr.Big, The Hunter and of course Alright Now. They’re really fun songs to let go and solo along with!
There’s SO much blues in their music!
about 1 year ago
Sorry, make that Fire and Water… haven’t really gotten around to The Hunter yet.
about 1 year ago
Fil, why do you use 9s? With 10s you get much more tone from the wood of the guitar. Maybe 9s are a tad brighter, but heavier strings sound more dynamic and woody in my opinion.
I always use 10s. I would use 11s, but they are too hard to bend for me. So I usually go with 10s
about 1 year ago
Vibrato. There is no way to pull this vibrato – Angus’ and Koss – with 10s. Not for so long, not predictably.
Koss did it, but only for a while, and it is still debated as exactly what string gauge he had. Whoever tells me that they can with heavier strings, I am ready to watch them.
But I won’t be nice
about 1 year ago
Hahaha “I won’t be nice” lol
I normally use 10′s too just because 9′s feel kinda like rubber bands to me and not as fat sounding. I might give them a try again though. Last time I did it felt kind of weird because I’ve been on 10′s for so long now. I notice it is difficult to get that vibrato with the 10′s but I always thought I had just not assimilated the technique 100% yet.
Next set will be 9′s…
about 1 year ago
By the way Fil, did you check out the video (or link to a video) that I posted to a short 5 part series about Paul Kossoff’s life? It’s narrated by his father and talks about him growing up and his road to becoming an accomplished musician and rock star.
I found it very interesting especially since I’m more or less just discovering this band. I’d only really heard “Alright Now” before but lately have been exposed to a whole array of awesome “Free” music!
about 1 year ago
Well, Angus does it
he uses 10s or sometimes even 11s as I heared. Is that correct?
about 1 year ago
Angus? No, always 009s as fas as I know.
about 1 year ago
I heard that maybe Malcolm uses 11′s to help get that fat sound but he’s not the one blazing the solos.
about 1 year ago
Yes, true, Malcolm has the fat strings
about 1 year ago
Malcolm uses 12s I think 80% sure
about 1 year ago
yes 12 – 56 without a doubt. have read it in multiple articles
about 1 year ago
I knew my dad used 12s in our band for a reason lol, I wasn’t sure…I doubted myself lol.
about 1 year ago
Really awesome Fil! Love the Les Paul:-)
about 1 year ago
LMAO while you were singing Fil
and it was a great singing !
Great one again
about 1 year ago
I really like this les paul in the higher registers.
how much does it weigh Fil?
about 1 year ago
Yeah! good one.. keep singin!
you nailed the vibrato on the lead.
about 1 year ago
Listen to this from 0:46
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kIgtV_jC7U
There is Free in ACDC
about 1 year ago
Yep knew that super old tape of theirs
about 1 year ago
Man, I gotta stop watching and listening to AC/DC when I’m at work. Can’t concentrate! Just wanna go home and play!
about 1 year ago
Great voice over Fil! you make me want to chew gum when i listen to this
thoroughly enjoyed!
about 1 year ago
is that the replica or the actual SVDS?
about 1 year ago
Actual SVDS
about 1 year ago
lol at first, I thought it was you singing Fil!
I remember way back when, when your band covered this song with you on lead vocal!!
Wasn’t that bad,and on this clip,I swear the begging sounded like your voice (:
(Backing vocals, not Paul Rodgers, lol)
Love this song,and cover!!
about 1 year ago
typo…beginning (:
about 1 year ago
Cody, it IS me singing for real at the beginning (and in every chorus line there is, except on the solo part). Just one part, but I did sing. You’ll find me all panned to the right
about 1 year ago
Ah ha! lol my first assumption was correct then,I knew I recognized it.
Funny cause I compared this to my copy of this track,and didn’t notice a difference,
Well done (:
about 1 year ago
Hahahaha, love the spirit fingers in the beginning fil
about 1 year ago
Just love it, Fil
about 1 year ago
Do you think you know this Free song good enough to try it out as well Fil? Great cover!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOvSozzjWOA
about 1 year ago
Oh yeah, Mr. Big!
about 1 year ago
Will you use your Burst replica Les Paul for it if you go for it?
That guitar sounded so awesome in your old clip when playing through the Metro, would be VERY interresting to hear it again and perhaps even with the Vega!
about 1 year ago
Which one do you mean replica lp?
about 1 year ago
Yes your Lentz lp that was made by a luthier
I allways thought it sounded just so amazing, not saying at all any other guitar you have played with is bad not at all!, just that it would be interresting to see a cover of Free with it, afterall Paul Kossoff did use an LP so just a thought
It should sound fantastic with the Vega as well
about 1 year ago
Oh yes I agree with you
The Lentz is not a replica mate, it is a “conversion”. Basically it was a 1953 LP transformed into a 59 thanks to added PAFs, repaint and reset neck. For the rest, it is a true 1950s LP as much as it gets. I did use it many, many times (Boston cover for recent example) and will reuse it and reuseit forever. This lp featured here is instead a special thing – a replica – made of real gibson neck (new) and a replica body built by luthier to exacting specs if existing 1959
about 1 year ago
Well yeah i got it mixed up a bit there
This Les Paul also sounds really great
about 1 year ago
Wow Fil, I didn’t know you’re singing as well
nice! I love it
about 1 year ago
What can I say?
“Allright now, baby, it’s AAAAAAaaaaallright!”
Love this one!
Loved the singing too! haha
And the solo fits perfectly there!
“Take one thousand for me” – lol
I feel you bro. Been there, done that
It worth it though!
about 1 year ago
Ah. One more thing: You are a GENIOUS!
Abraço!
about 1 year ago
Thanks lithe bro, not a genius for sure
BUT a hard worker, yes
about 1 year ago
Andre,
Curious: had koss played on this one or not?
about 1 year ago
I think he did.
This recording is from early 1970, so he was pretty healthy at the time.
From 1968 to 1971 he played in probably every track.
It was from 1972 onwards that things started to get bad.
And…. I THINK I hear his voice at the end saying “Yeah” or something.
about 1 year ago
Plus…. That groovy and tight playing is unmistakeable, huh?
about 1 year ago
Here is a nice interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLi3OtJl76Q
I really like Koss’ approach on making music. It’s really true. At least I believe in what he said. Really worth watching this one.
Ironically, though, this was the point where the band was just breaking-up. You can get that by the “long rest” they refered to at the end.