From the moment I heard Shatter Me, I wanted to re-imagine it as a rock song. So, I sat down and first transcribed the entire thing...which is actually ironic, because about a month ago, Lindsey released the guitar sheet music/tablature. Go figure. The performance differs from mine, but musically, my transcription is note-for-note accurate to the song, with just enough pissed off attitude to call this version my own.
I wanted to stay true to the rock format, so I performed this Shatter Me cover using my guitars, a bass, drums, and my voice...nothing more.
Now available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, and more:
iTunes: http://bit.ly/cgi-shatterme-itunes
http://bit.ly/cgi-shatterme-spotify
THE EQUIPMENT: For this song, I used:
Guitars: Jackson KV5FR & LTD EC-1000
Bass: Ibanez SR-305
Drums: Roland TD-11k with Superior Drummer
Microphone: MXL v63m
Audio Interface: Focusrite 2i4
DAW: Cakewalk Sonar X1 (I know, I need to upgrade)
THE VIDEO: I'm not fond of repeating myself. I tend to push the boundaries of my abilities in music and production constantly. Rather than go through the motions of another "studio video," I began toying with the idea of a "theatrical" music video when Lindsey first released it last year. I'm still self-producing all video, graphics, and music, so I worked on the song on and off while further-developing my visual production skills over the past 9 months or so.
Also, If you've seen the original (link below), hopefully you'll pick up on some of the videos' conceptual parallels. I'm extremely excited with the results, and I hope you enjoy.
THE SONG: Lindsey Stirling is an amazing performer and musician. What can I say, I'm an absolute fan-boy. Shatter Me is a jaw-dropping, chart-topping hit, thanks in no small part to the razor-sharp precision of vocalist Lzzy Hale. It's a musically challenging song that carries a depth not found in a lot of popular music.
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ORIGINAL SONG BY LINDSEY STIRLING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49tpIMDy9BE
