Dan Barracuda

Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream. Just meditate, focus on your breath. Have a wonderful rest of your week, guys! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

If you look back at your old material and have thoughts like "Man I wish I could change this and this, make this sound better, mix this better, etc." that's a good sign! It means you have PROGRESSED. That's exactly how I feel when I hear this song. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Last week, I attended the Parsons Audio Expo and met Alan Parsons & Bob Ludwig. Unforgettable experience! Cannot believe the event was FREE. What an inspiring day! Sat front row for an hour while Alan dissected a recording session. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Add some drums over this! Or whatever else you're thinking :) Email me danbarracudamusic@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

My great friend Steve has a new project called Doggos and he just released his EP. This is the last track on it, and I collab'd with him and added guitar and vocals. Wait for that guitar solo! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Made this jam about 2 months ago. Someone's gotta rap over this, man. Chill back and smile. Inspired by Strawberry Fields Forever --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Had an incredible Friday night this past weekend. Also, learn how amazing the chords are in "It Won't Be Long" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Been exploring the myriad of Kontakt sample libraries. Check out 3: 1. Strings from "String Sessions Pro" - set to Easy Play and Smart Voicing. Literally just playing one key at a time and these massive chords are transitioning to each other along the harmonic minor scale. 2. Piano from "The Giant", on the "Emotional" preset - love this warm, soft sound! 3. Analog Dreams - I forget the preset (sorry!) but I'm playing around with the modwheel in this one so you can hear the cool swells you can create. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

"Reflection" is one of the most important Tool songs, and highly underrated. Did a little guitar/indian version of it and briefly talk about Maynard's incredible lyric work here. You know, before we pine away. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Can't wait to hear what other drummers do to this track! Let me know your thoughts on this. Terrene means "of the Earth". It's gonna be a good one guys! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Over this past weekend I've been diving deep into exploring Kontakt's sample libraries. So far my favorites are The Giant, India, Kinetic Metal, The Gentleman, and String Sessions Pro. There's SO MUCH to explore, and it's so much damn fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Here's the opening track to my first album "Soliloquy". It starts off with a soliloquy... "As I cruise in my stinky car I find ways around the obstacles of modern life On this trip, on my placid trip Yes, my pessimistic attitude goes on the shelf. 'Cause you see, it's all temporary None of this really matters As told by Mr. Mercury......" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Ultimate Guitar is the largest online community of guitarists from all around the world. I've been using the site for over 10 years, learning songs from their tabs and learning about what's new in the music world. So awesome that they're featuring new and upcoming artists. Here's my submission! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Here's your 1 minute meditation this Wednesday. Relax, tune in, drop out :D --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Talking about my thoughts on the whole game of Spotify Playlists - getting curators' attention, and trying to land your song on their playlist. These curators can be companies or just random people that happened to grow a ton of followers on their playlist. Regardless, they hold a lot of power for musicians. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

The drums sound nice in this one! I forget which EZ Drummer kit I used for it but it fits the feel of the song well. Chords are G - Am - A - (Em). Can you hear vocals over this? It's got a stadium vibe to it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Check it out - what else could it use in terms of arrangement? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

I wanted to share with you guys the title and final track from my last album "Rooster Illusion" - and catch how I initially came across that name. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

I ordered Komplete 12 this weekend. It's a massive sample library filled with 230 GB of ridiculously awesome sounds. I cannot WAIT. It's been nothing but tutorial videos for me! Also, hear my updates on Track 2 of my next album. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

I posted this on IG/FB and asked them to name this style of music. Got some cool responses: Progressive Indian Rock, Raga Electronica, Indian Jazz/Folk Rock. One thing I really like here is what the strings are playing over the Tamboura drone! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support