Tuesday, May 14, 2013

It's Not OK - Zac Brown Band

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9rMRzqttX8]


This song is far more impressive when you watch a live version, and with that in mind, I've included one below. It's not the best quality, but after watching the above version to hear the studio quality, you'll get the idea. The time and dedication it took to put this together so tightly that the group can do it live is just amazing. One part where the guys each play one note in an eighth-note pattern is nuts, and it's included in the video below. Just watch, listen, and enjoy. The solo trades begin at around 2:17.


Oh, yeah! One other reason I don't care for the studio version. The drums don't sound right during his solo sections. I don't know if they're electronic or triggered, but I'd almost bet they are. If they're not, somebody mixed something different. I've heard most of this album, and the rest of it didn't sound this way, so, it's possible there was a switch of some kind for this tune. Regardless, I don't care for the drum sounds on this track. I'm not against electronic kits (I have one), but at the same time, if it doesn't sound right it doesn't sound right.


[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw-GZIsh2mQ]

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