Kings of Leon have released an acoustic version of “Last Mile Home,” originally recorded for their recent album Mechanical Bull, for inclusion on the soundtrack for August: Osage County due out January 7th. Also featured on this soundtrack are new tracks by JD and Straight Shot (“Violet’s Song”), Bon Iver (“Himmon TX”) and Eric Clapton (“Lay Down Sally”).
This acoustic version of “Last Mile Home” is extremely relaxing to listen to.
Lyrics
Kings of Leon have unveiled an intimate rendition of “Last Mile Home” from Mechanical Bull, written especially for August: Osage County movie soundtrack release on January 7.
“Last Mile Home” depicts a love that has been long lost, yet yearns to return. The opening lines “Driven on the last mile home, Dreamin’ on the last mile home” suggest that its singer is on his or her way back to see their partner once more.
The final verse of the song alludes to an irreverent bar, where laughter and smoke fill the atmosphere, emphasizing our need for companionship.
Guitar
The guitar is an immensely popular instrument in folk and rock music, yet can be difficult to master. Luckily, there are numerous techniques you can employ to develop your playing abilities; fingerpicking being one such practice. Fingerpicking involves using two or more fingers on either hand simultaneously in order to play chords and melodies on chorded guitar strings; this technique can help you learn new songs more efficiently as well as become an overall more versatile guitarist.
Bon Iver’s “Himmon TX” offers an exquisite example of this approach to music composition. A beautiful tribute to nature, its lyrics reveal their band’s passion for it; making this song ideal for beginners listening and learning from it.
Move the microphone further away from your guitar to produce a better recording and achieve room ambiance. Placing it too close may result in dry sounding recordings; experiment with various mic locations using closed back headphones until you find one with which your instrument sounds its best!
When recording an acoustic guitar, it’s wise to select a large room with soft furnishings such as drapes or furniture in order to prevent echo from reflecting off hard surfaces and creating noise. Furthermore, experimentation may help in finding an optimal recording location within your own home.
To achieve the most accurate sound, it is beneficial to record your guitar in stereo. Doing this will capture all of the subtleties and natural tones found within its sound; to do this place two stereo mics at approximately 90-degree angles from your guitar; this arrangement is known as an XY mic setup.
Before lowering the action at the bridge, it’s crucial that you check and adjust the neck action first. A possible truss rod adjustment may need to be performed; unfortunately this cannot be completed after lowering action at the bridge.
Bass
Bass players are an integral component of any band, providing the beat and groove upon which all other musicians rely. Therefore, it is vital that you develop your bass playing skills to become as versatile and efficient as possible.
Finger placement is one of the most critical skills for playing bass effectively and efficiently, helping you play more accurate and faster basslines. Practice this skill regularly or sign up for lessons with local bassists – either way it will enhance both timing and rhythm skills!
Finding your ideal bass style is essential, and learning different variations will only enhance your playing. Different styles suit specific genres or musical genres better; others are suitable for beginners. Rock bass requires faster finger movements with increased interplay among guitar, vocals and drums while folk and blues music require slower finger movement for easier playing. In addition, mastering basic guitar techniques like strumming patterns and chords will aid your playing of bass more effortlessly.
Acoustic basses make an excellent first choice for beginner bassists as they are more affordable than electric instruments and resistant to humidity and temperature changes, making them more suitable for use in school environments. Furthermore, some even feature hinged or removable necks making transport and storage more straightforward.
Additionally, there are acoustic basses with five or six strings available that may be more appropriate for certain styles of music, particularly drop-tuned metal. It’s essential that you understand when and which five string bass to purchase for optimal use.
Kings of Leon have unveiled an acoustic version of their track, Last Mile Home, written specifically for August: Osage County movie soundtrack. This track can be found in their deluxe album Mechanical Bull and will be included when August: Osage County hits stores on January 7th.
Drums
There are various approaches to playing drums, but the key to successful performance is regular practice. You can find free drum lessons online as well as videos showing drummers in action that you can watch to learn basic skills. There are also plenty of tricks and tips you can use to enhance your playing, such as using a metronome to keep time or ensure each drum hit correctly in place.
Learn to properly set up and tune your drum kit, ensuring the snare drum and hi-hat sound balanced and natural. A great drum set consists of kick drum, snare drum, cymbals, and maybe even bass drum if playing with other musicians; bass drum is not always necessary! When performing with other musicians it may be advisable to install acoustic screens to reduce excessive drum noise from reaching other instruments or vocal mics; these can easily be created using piles of cardboard boxes or mattresses mounted to wooden frames!
Dependent upon the type of drum kit you own, there are a range of microphones you can use to record its drums. A small tom may only require one microphone close to its head aimed directly down its middle while larger toms will require two mics placed close together with an eight pattern aim aimed down its center – so take time experimenting with mic placement as small changes can make a significant impactful statement about sound!
As part of your drumming setup, consider using a snare wire mic to capture high-frequency overtones of your drum. This will help give the instrument more lively sounds without overdoing it or risk creating an unpleasant muddy tone. When using a cardioid mic, reverse-polarity may be beneficial in lifting low frequencies and avoiding muddy conditions.