Acoustic Thriller with a Loop pedal

[JoshsTubeRocks]

what loop pedal would you suggest as i really want to get one.

[markaaronjames]

@JoshsTubeRocks Mine's a couple of years old now, but I've been using the Digitech JamMan. It has been a simple learning curve and I've had good customer service when it had a problem last year. I made this video within a few days of buying it, so you can see how easy it was to figure out. It also has a dual input for guitar and vocals, which the smaller units don't offer. I haven't tried many others, but I'm happy with this one.

[JoshsTubeRocks]

@markaaronjames ok cool, ive been looking at ones which dont say duel, does this mean you can only record one layer and not lets say 4 layers?

(thanks for responding so quickly)

[markaaronjames]

@JoshsTubeRocks The layers are unlimited, by you can only remove the last one recorded. Thus, I save any melodic loops for last, so I can remove them for a bridge, for example. I'm not sure what "duel" refers to. That might mean it has duel inputs, which is a very good thing. I don't think any of them limit the amount of layers.

[onedreamis4eyes]

great job bro... i like it

[renjie1989]

love it!

[broadwaybound1000]

Thank you for posting the chords. Just got my loop pedal and will try playing your arrangement. Really enjoy your videos.

[SykoSkillz]

Some people in the world jsut put a smile on your face :) You're awesome dude!!

[broadwaybound1000]

Could you post what chords you played. I really enjoyed this and have listened multiple times. Hand is obstructed on the video. Thanks

[markaaronjames]

@broadwaybound1000 I played an Am with a moving G bass line for the verse with F to G for the turn arounds. That's pretty much it.

[GeezMuzick]

great cover

[broadwaybound1000]

Enjoyed this more than the original. Thanks for the post.

[paul3DECHO]

.,., ~ Nice work.,.,love it ~ .,.,

[brooklynbrooklyn53]

OH MY G&D!!! That was SOOOO much fun to watch!! You really do have a great energy about you!! - Chino

[sparks158]

so cool

[musikcentralen1]

This was really great! Going here wating for my rc-20. Been listening to many loop users, and was starting to regrett that I orderd it. But you gave me hope for my new toy :)

[markaaronjames]

@musikcentralen1 I've worked out a lot of songs with mine now. They really are a lot of fun. I'll post some more soon. Good luck with the pedal.

[grandpaatemydildo]

Nice one mate! This is what it's all about! to have fun and being creative.

[gtrgdss]

way to go!  awesome!

[MrChrisDiamond1]

Your positive energy is heartwarming brother man, Brilliant cover.

[markaaronjames]

@MrChrisDiamond1 Thanks.

[mikeyburns319]

Where did you get the tab from, or did you just sort of make it up yourself?

[markaaronjames]

@mikeyburns319 It's my own arrangement. I play mostly by ear, so I just figured it out. Glad ya dig it.

[mikeyburns319]

Wow. Your enthusiasm is incredibly infectious!

And this is a brilliant cover.

[AmyT1991]

this is crappier than crap

[markaaronjames]

@AmyT1991 Think I'm going to side with the 74 positive comments below, but thanks for taking the time to critique.

[nobetterusername]

Sweeeet! Very creative... you got me thinking if I should get a loop pedal :)

[gert206]

Hey, I think it's great! I have a JamMan and you've just got to play around with it for all the background sounds. Good job on this! And you look like you're having a good time. That's even better!

[barlowgeorge41]

what pedal did you use? i think this pretty sick :)

[markaaronjames]

@barlowgeorge41 I'm using the JamMan by Digitech. Glad ya dig it.

[kali1kali2kali3]

@markaaronjames sweet i jut got one, that is gunna be fun.

[xaxerlex]

you good



[Pinitosoy]

Dude that was tight



[joebob701]

wow, i thought michael was gonna b rolling in his grave but i think he likes it its different

[Captain4876]

I thought this was gonna suck at the beginning, but i actually enjoyed it :)

[2learneasy]

cool, i got to get me one of those pedals.

[tinyvoicez]

legend :D

[clabeautyadv]

well done!!! XD hallo from Italia

[daithiodd]

ok that was pretty cool. really enjoyed the creativity of the looping. only play rythm at the minute myself and i'd like to get a loop pedal to help with writing lead and improving overall. any advice.

[psychotic33089]

Great...very original - CGC

[Eraj1979]

Amazing!!

[levous2]

Nice work! Been scouring the net for examples of loop pedals done well and this has to be one of the best! Completely entertaining and fantastic musicianship, man. Thanks for sharing

[Kottesque]

Respect...Excellent use of a loop pedal and a most affable voice...was thinking about buying a Boss RC-50...you've swayed me to the 'ayes'

[darcylanderjones]

tHAT LAST BIT WAS CLASS... PURE CLASS... I WAS LAUGHING AND CLAPPING - ROOMMATES CAME IN TO WATCH IT AND THEY DID THE SAME... WELL DONE

[darcylanderjones]

I love how much fun your havin with it.. outstanding brother....... DaRC

[billycat1965]

that was great,i think mk would have like it

[scotthogue]

mark you big damn goofballZ! i've gotten into some looping myself. i'm working out the kinks, but i think i'm a goin' hillbilly thomas dolby in my old age.

small intertubes these days...isn't it?

[markaaronjames]

@scotthogue The world is in need of a hillbilly Thomas Dolby! Love it. Hope all is well with ya.

[NewAgeTantra]

you are cool :0)

[Jamiesjammin1]

nice version! great vocals!!

[krashbandit916]

Check ou DUB FX! lol this is cool but he is GANGSTER!! =D

[kingsfreakmarz14]

haha I like the creativity. Never thought of using a looping station for this cover. what model did you use in this vid? i'm looking for a good one myself.

[markaaronjames]

Thanks, glad ya dig it. I used a JamMan by Digitech.

[drumhyper2]

very cool version. I really enjoyed it.

[Betereo]

wow man, you really have talent. great job

[leahnicole009]

this is VERY good...

[rickeygottheblues]

great job keep it up post more

[pulpfictionost]

love this

[jonathantedder]

hahah this makes me laugh but it really good

[romastino]

got to say m8 this is awesome, just ordered an akai headrush loop pedal for my acoustic set up, top job m8

[Yamahman]

Top, Top, job dude 5*

[coffee489]

Great job ! I`m getting a boss rc-2 this week, then who needs a whole band, right? right !!!!! 5*****`s

[timoteck1]

How much did the loop pedal cost?

[markaaronjames]

They are cheaper in the US. I saw a guitar only Boss loop pedal at Guitar Center for $185. If you want to incoporate voice with a separate volume control then it's around $300. There are some cheaper used ones on ebay.

[skinnydipper16]

So, did you use the loop pedal to change the notes? How did you do that?

[markaaronjames]

No, none of the notes change. I'm playing the guitar part live and the bass line that I sang fits in with all of the chord structures, both in the verse and chorus.

[djchrisgeo]

Great Job!

[SirBeerDog]

Great composition, really enjoyed that !

[tallfarang1]

sick, can't wait to try it myself.

[nschardt]

really impressive! I want to buy such a pedal and it's a great motivation to see you using it!

[BulletWithYerName]

I'm sorry, but this is really lame.

[markaaronjames]

Well, thanks for that contructive bit of criticism. I still kinda like it.

[Erratt]

If you're going to criticize, at least put a reason why, other than your being a troll.

[anniewasbornfirst]

AWW man, this was fucking RAD! :)

Shiiit. :)

[bazzmaroo]

Awesome cover.

[fragninja]

your the man, keep it up

[nicolaisgoro]

Great man!!

[poetguy300]

dude this is the sickest acoustic cover period, this was a really smart way to do this song.

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Sent from my Helio Ocean

[stratocaster1989]

wow man, thats really nice to listen too :D keep the good work up!

brgds

[pipwatford]

Love it!!!!

[jbetter1]

nice i want one now!

is that a takamine? looks like mine good choice

[kapnzach]

haha epic

[jsilke]

that is great, nicely looped...loved the ending (ha ha ha ha !!)

[Lukiduki92]

that's a pretty good voice in my opinion..not very much guitar play so I can't really judge that ;)

Anyways good job!

[markaaronjames]

Thanks. It was a Digtech JamMan.

[TomHacquoil]

This is awesome, nicely done. Which loop pedal was used?

[MattBaileyOnline]

Heck yeah dude! HECK YEAH! That's Great!!!!

[dobby240]

that was awesome O_O im gonna feature you, maybe... just maybe.. youll get a few more views you deserve it

[markaaronjames]

Thanks. I appreciate you spreading the word.

[spikeman27]

this is flippin amazing dude, mad props

[Erratt]

This is awesome. Me and my friends have been becoming fans of your work ever since we stumbled upon "Aquaman's Lament" (My friends and I are the ones who asked permission to do a music video for it). I think this was a really creative idea, and the title is fine the way it is. Very cool song.

[hothead69999]

Nice man this was awesome!

Great voice, too!

[TheLoneJester]

Being a huge MJ fan, I'm usually sceptical about remixes of his songs, but that was amazing! Awesome job. I'm just surprised you don't have more views. You left out a few lines of Vincent Price, but that is negligible. Again great job. Favorited!

[se7entyx7]

Entertaining for sure!

The title deal mentioned by the other guy is a good idea...even just "Acoustic Thriller" would catch more eyes i think. Just my two cents.

Awesome stuff.

[Coheedin]

this is awesome man!

[RyanPern]

thats pretty sweet man

UG FTW

[markaaronjames]

Thanks. Glad ya like it. Please check me out on facebook or myspace for some more videos and original songs. I appreciate you taking time to comment. Hope you're having a good new year.

MAJ

[By1git1]

Great work! If youre creative with youre title you'll get more views.

Because you done a great job on the vidi singin and the loopin.

[markaaronjames]

Explain what you mean about being "creative with your title." I'm not very experienced with youtube. What would bring more people to this video?

[jayscripps]

great vocals

[Shinipengin]

Hello again! Was leery of this, don't much like covers to songs. Actually ended up liking your version quite a bit-- you had fun with it and it shows. Only problem is the sound quality is not so great, but I'm not sure that can be helped...! You made good use of the loop effect, and it was silly, but enjoyable.

[St00sh13]

If that's a new toy, you've learned to use it brilliantly very quickly

[markaaronjames]

Well, the natural thing to do when you get a toy like that is stay in your room for countless hours trying to figure out how to use it. Glad ya dig it.

[FedoraKat]

thats actually really awesome :]

[By1git1]

Realy good job man!!I have a rc-2 and i have a lot of fun with it .

Keep up the good work!!

[alexlrayment]

You rock thanks alot!! What loop pedal are you using??

[markaaronjames]

I'm using a "Jam Man" pedal.

[alexlrayment]

this is cool what key are you playing it in?? I just bought a boss rc20 so wanna try out loads of new songs,

I would really appreciate your help cheers mate

[markaaronjames]

I'm using an Am adding and removing a G bass for most of the song. The rest is a F and G, and an E at the very end of phrases. Hope that helps. Have fun.

MAJ