First Demos from my new band!

Rasta Monsta · May 5, 2005, 08:46 PM

These are very rough cuts, one take, but at least we got something down (and yes, I did hose the lyrics on both tunes. . .too much tequila).

The name of the band is Darko's Vega, we have been jammin together for about 4 months. . .gigs are starting!

Bertha

China Cat

Enjoy,

rasta

P.S. No, GD is not all we do. . .lots of reggae and other R&R as well. More to come!

Zardon · May 5, 2005, 10:18 PM

pretty good man.

Falstaff · May 6, 2005, 02:32 PM

Man you have to do a video, I am playing it at full volume here at Kinkos at Citadel Crossing in Colorado Springs and the staff and customers are bobbing their heads and digging it, I wouldnt mind seeing a video with the music in the bacground, this is good stuff, and it reminds me of my hobo days as kid on the road in my old car. Would you mind if I or my friends make a video with the music, or maybe you guys produce one yourselves, this is a hell of lot better than Blues Traveller and it is fresh and rewarding to listen to. This is good college club stuff too, take it on the road man.
I listened Bertha in my car this evening and it sure took me back to the highway and good times when I was a kid, please share more man, and keep the harmonica and guitar combo, it sure is good to know that music isnt just in the studio, but in the hearts of artists again......thanx man for the tunes.

P.S. Darkos Vega? (whats the story behind that?)

Asmoday · May 6, 2005, 03:15 PM

Not exactly my kind of music, but not bad.. not bad at all...

bake15 · May 6, 2005, 03:22 PM

only listened to the first one and its pretty cool

downloading the second one now, hope its as good as the first

Falstaff · May 6, 2005, 04:17 PM

it is definitely raw, but it is good.

GutterPunk · May 6, 2005, 09:04 PM

How bout we add a little more guitar and some brass that would be hot

awesome cut man, gots a good tune and sweet flow. keep up the good work. Not my style but i dig it

thomasabarnes · May 7, 2005, 12:42 AM

That's ok man. Kinda reminds me of WAR, guess it's the bongos or something. Man what was this recorded with Cubase SX or something. Nice mix and all.

BTW, what's your part in this band?

TJ- · May 7, 2005, 01:16 AM

im actually impressed, i thought it would be some distorted crap but i quite enjoy it

free cds for all dh members

LuCifer · May 7, 2005, 06:43 PM

Hey thats Some Pretty good Stuff man. Keep up the Good Work.

Sandok · May 7, 2005, 06:55 PM

Not at all my style... But sounds okay I guess...

Rasta Monsta · May 11, 2005, 05:30 PM

Thanks for the kind words, dudes. Glad you enjoyed the tunages, there are definitely more on the way (and my reply is delayed, as I have been out of town).

Let me answer a few of the questions. . .

My part in the band is singing & playing my beloved strat, and arranging our relentless assault of covers. The mixes you hear were done directly on the recording device, which is an old multi channel ZIP drive recorder (don't recall the model, but can find out). The effects & all are built into it. I do have & use Cubase, tho, and I would like to get a crack at these tracks in Cubase, and prolly will later on down the road.

As for the name, it is a hell of a long story, but a funny one that I will share with you soon.

Thanks again for the support. . .I love that you guys are enjoying it, and will definately put up more.

Peace,

rasta

~~torrobinson~~ · May 21, 2005, 04:54 AM

I didnt really care for Bertha, but I am currently listening to China Cat and think it's pretty good! Not the best quality because you don't have an expensive studio or anything. China Cat is pretty catchy. So catchy, as a matter of fact, that I will noew go get my iPod Shuffle and put it on

Great job!

Rasta Monsta · Sep 30, 2006, 01:37 AM

More Darko's Vega tunes:

Life's Just Bitchin'
Jammin'
Werewolves of London
Paint it Black

Whee!

rasta

CDsDontBurn · Sep 30, 2006, 03:41 AM

listening to bertha ATM. just finished d/ling all the other tracks, and are on the list to be played.

really mellow music to listen to. might make me a CD out of these

.

Guyver2K5 · Sep 30, 2006, 08:59 AM

Awsome work

**temeteus82** · Sep 30, 2006, 09:04 AM

I like it!
Keep it rolling Rasta

Al_Vampyre · Sep 30, 2006, 10:34 AM

Those are great mate, just burning them now to listen to in the car!!

And I've just noticed you're quoting me in your sig...w00t...first time I've been quoted outside of a court of law!!!!

CDsDontBurn · Sep 30, 2006, 02:08 PM

lol....i ended up falling asleep to the music

. sorry Modsta. i was tired.....besides, i needed a nap before i started my graveyard.

i'll listen to it again sometime later today

Rasta Monsta · Oct 1, 2006, 03:39 AM

Thanks for the kind words, my brothahs. . .

I will get some more live material posted shortly. . .

In the mean time, check out my solo efforts. . .I am especially proud of "Masterpiece". . .

BulletTheory · Oct 1, 2006, 07:03 AM

I really like it man. I love that kind of music when im alone is my house with lights off. Its really good! Good job!

Falstaff · Oct 1, 2006, 03:06 PM

an old thread....but a goodie

bstef9950 · Oct 6, 2006, 03:26 AM

Bitchin that really has a nice sound to it.Is that you doing vocals?

Rasta Monsta · Oct 6, 2006, 07:59 AM

It is. . .guitar & vox.

Falstaff · Oct 6, 2006, 03:48 PM

definitely got a bar sound to it...
I like it

SFOSOK · Oct 10, 2006, 03:44 AM

U have a very good voice

Rasta Monsta · Oct 10, 2006, 05:18 AM

Gracias!

May 6, 2005, 02:32 PM	#3
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,047 Rep Power: 206	Man you have to do a video, I am playing it at full volume here at Kinkos at Citadel Crossing in Colorado Springs and the staff and customers are bobbing their heads and digging it, I wouldnt mind seeing a video with the music in the bacground, this is good stuff, and it reminds me of my hobo days as kid on the road in my old car. Would you mind if I or my friends make a video with the music, or maybe you guys produce one yourselves, this is a hell of lot better than Blues Traveller and it is fresh and rewarding to listen to. This is good college club stuff too, take it on the road man. I listened Bertha in my car this evening and it sure took me back to the highway and good times when I was a kid, please share more man, and keep the harmonica and guitar combo, it sure is good to know that music isnt just in the studio, but in the hearts of artists again......thanx man for the tunes. P.S. Darkos Vega? (whats the story behind that?) __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

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thomasabarnes Long Time ***** Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,373 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	That's ok man. Kinda reminds me of WAR, guess it's the bongos or something. Man what was this recorded with Cubase SX or something. Nice mix and all. BTW, what's your part in this band? __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. Sonar 8.5.3 PE, Windows 7 Pro 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 150 GB HDD, 250 GB HDD, 1 TB HDD 7200 rpm, My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs

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Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	pretty good man.

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bake15 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wigan,UK Posts: 582 Rep Power: 0	only listened to the first one and its pretty cool downloading the second one now, hope its as good as the first

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~~torrobinson~~ Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 173 Rep Power: 0	I didnt really care for Bertha, but I am currently listening to China Cat and think it's pretty good! Not the best quality because you don't have an expensive studio or anything. China Cat is pretty catchy. So catchy, as a matter of fact, that I will noew go get my iPod Shuffle and put it on Great job!

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