If I Needed You (2024)

This is my cover of Towne Van Zandt – If I Needed You. I listened to various covers of this song and modeled my version after Lyle Lovett’s. I loved the strong piano chords on his version, etc. I used my electric slide guitar to simulate some of the Pedal Steel parts…but mostly made this song my own. I slowed it down a bit and lowered the pitch ½ step. As I gain confidence in my playing, singing and recording I am making changes to songs to fit me.

Vocal - Me track 1
Vocals - Harmony Vocal tracks 2 & 3 – I sang harmony on one and raised the other with software to make a 3 part harmony.
Drum - Used my MIDI keyboard drum pads - Track 1 Kick, Track 2 Tom, Track 3 TopHat, Track 4 Cymbals Crash and Ring
Bass - My Vantage Bass
Acoustic - My Seagull Artist - Chords panned 100% L
Acoustic - My Seagull Artist - Finger Picking panned 100% R
Acoustic - My Seagull Artist - Rythym panned Center
Acoustic - My Seagull Artist - Licks panned 51% R
Slide - My Hondo panned 51% L
Slide - My Hondo - solo panned 12% R
Slide - My Hondo - solo panned 12% L
Piano - My Midi Keyboard using a piano plugin panned 64% R