One Man Band Recording Process

Marc Quarter
Using a modern computer-based digital multitrack recording system running "Presonus Studio One" software, Marc starts with the drum track. It can be programmed from commercially available software, or in some cases a WAV file can be downloaded/purchased off the Internet. Once the drum track is completed, Marc then continues by adding the Bass guitar track using his G&L L-2000 or Fender Precision bass. Then various electric and acoustic guitar tracks are added next, usually strumming/rhythm guitars first. Marc likes to layer the rhythm guitars for a fuller sound, and uses Telecasters/Stratocasters and various six-string acoustic guitars to accomplish this layered sound. In some cases...he even adds a "Nashville Tuning" parlor guitar to put the angel hair on the top. Then, it's ready for the lead vocal. Once completed, harmony voices are added, and then the lead guitar solo recorded if required. If appropriate, the cherries on top would be piano/organ if desired, and even maracas/tambourine and shakers percussions. The possibilities are endless.

In order to turn the finished product in to a Backing Track for use in a Live Venue, Marc simply removes the lead vocal and lead guitar tracks, and makes a new copy. It's this "backing track" that can be played back "live" thru the PA system. Marc will then sing the lead vocal part and play the lead guitar parts, live in the venue. The end result: a full live band sound of many tracks Marc created in the studio.

Listen to a few examples below

Comfortably Numb

I Can See Clearly Now

Cinnamon Girl

Lyin' Eyes

Runnin' Down A Dream

I Shot The Sheriff

Have You Ever Seen The Rain

Ticket To Ride

TennesseeWhiskey

No Matter What

Typical Songlist
Song Artist
  
Lyin' Eyes The Eagles
Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles
Seven Bridges RoadThe Eagles
The Heart Of The MatterDon Henley
No Matter WhatBadfinger
Tennessee WhiskeyChris Stapleton
I Can See ClearlyJohnny Nash
The WeightThe Band
The Thrill Is GoneB.B. King
When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge
Drift AwayDobie Grey
Fat Bottom GirlsQueen
The House Of The Rising SunThe Animals
Summer of '69 Bryan Adams
China GroveThe Doobie Brothers
Two Tickets To ParadiseEddie Money
Come To My Window Melissa Etheridge
Southern CrossStephen Stills
Two Of Us The Beatles
Here Comes The SunThe Beatles
Twist And ShoutThe Beatles
Ticket To RideThe Beatles
Rockin' In The Free WorldNeil Young
Cinnamon GirlNeil Young
Boulevard Of Broken DreamsGreen Day
Basket CaseGreen Day
We Didn't Start The FireBilly Joel
Shooting StarBad Company
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
Have You Ever Seen The RainCredence Clearwater Revival
Bad Moon RisingCredence Clearwater Revival
CenterfieldJohn Fogarty
Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton
Change The World Eric Clapton
Mary Janes Last Dance Tom Petty
Helplessly Hoping Crosby, Still & Nash
Brown Eyed GirlVan Morrison