The Weight
 

I am so busy at work that I am not getting to play guitar or even browse the AGF during the week. That leaves only Saturday and part of Sunday for my hobby. This is a quick recording I made on Saturday. I recorded the vocal and guitar in one take simultaneously and dubbed in a few lead fills, bass and some keyboard strings. In the past Deb and I did this song with all the harmonies, but this time I thought it might work as a mellower solo. All comments and critiques are welcome!

The Weight

Thanks for listening!!

Bob that is outstanding..... Everything dovetails together so nicely.

Holy Cow Bob that was just superb, love everything about this. Your voice really shines on this tune !

Bud

Bob....gotta admit I was skeptical....that is a GIGANTIC song to take on...

Acoustic was stand-out...arrangement, by NOT going to the Chorus I believe 2x gave your arrangement it's unique twist.....

Only crit is purely subjective.....And you may not have the ability to pull it off yourself as the piece seems like a self-contained work with you doing everything.....

But I really wanted to hear the Classic hook on this tune is the BGV's of
And....And......And.............

I personally would've preferred you didn't omit one of the greatest BGV hooks of Classic Rock......

Still a wonderful work......

Nice and mellow. Well done, Bob.

Hi Bob,

Really liked it. I'm a big fan of one-take, one-track recording - maybe it's because I haven't learned to do anything else yet:D You did a great job of making this mellow, relaxed and sweet. Loved it.

It is a shame when work interferes with our hobbies, eh!

Steve

Really well done Bob.

I agree, it's a daunting song to undertake, but you pulled it off very nicely.

--Bill

Another beautiful vocal with a great production to back it up...wonderful listening!:)

Andrew

Bob,

We were practically a cover band for The Band we did so many of their songs, and to take "The Weight" that far from the original is a risk..............but I think you pulled it off big time!

I liked it a lot, even sans harmonies and the stepped "and.....and......and"s you make it work, good job my friend!!

I did sing a harmony along with it..................;)

Wow. Very nice, one of my favorites . . .

For a "quick recording" on limited time that is a fantastic production Bob...wow!
I really like your vocal on this and those keyboard strings draped in the background really set the mood on this one.

Bob,

Having listen to this song a gabillion times over my life, I have to say that listening to your rendition reinspires what make this song so great. Your fresh take is beautiful. I really like the rolling acoustic guitar and softer vocal approach. Many bands play it without the dynamics a song likes this needs so as to not be too repetitave chorus after chorus or they over do it. I think you captured an undiscovered element of beauty in this song that reflects the lyrics on a deeper level. I think this outstanding Bob and a joy to listen to. :)

eric

You are treading on sacred ground and hit a home run.

Very, very nice.

This is one of my favourite melodies -- and I love the treatment that was given to it here. The "soft" approach, the keyboard fills -- it all works very well.

Nicely done, Bob!

outstanding!!!!!!!