Wednesday, March 12, 2014

A quick session

On the original Rocksmith I played 9 songs for around 42 minutes before going out to spend the day with Lynn.

Although it didn't feel like it, it turned out to be a reasonable practice with an improvement in all the new song set. I really need to sit down and write out the score for Next Girl so that I can practice against an MP3 and try to properly learn the song. Including the lyrics.

Original Rocksmith

Improved Songs

Good Enough, Run Back to Your Side, We Share the Same Skies, Sweet Home Alabama and House of the Rising Sun

Playlist

The Spider and the Fly by The Rolling Stones: Scored 28223.

Good Enough by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Beaten previous high score of 21176 with 21978. Beaten last streak with a streak of 26 notes.

Run Back to Your Side by Eric Clapton: Beaten previous high score of 14189 with 14230.

We Share the Same Skies by The Cribs: Beaten previous high score of 10521 with 10874. Beaten last streak with a streak of 31 notes.

Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd: Beaten previous high score of 10845 with 12328.

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals: Beaten previous high score of 8524 with 8788. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 82%.

Next Girl by The Black Keys: Scored 106344.


Full song list


SongArtist(s)Latest ScoreLatest ScoreStreakPercentage
The Spider and the FlyThe Rolling Stones29481282234091
Good EnoughTom Petty and the Heartbreakers21978219782669
Run Back to Your SideEric Clapton14230142301668
We Share the Same SkiesThe Cribs10874108743176
Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd12328123283482
House of the Rising SunThe Animals878887883082
Next GirlThe Black Keys11081510634419198
(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones90167781118096
Well OK HoneyJenny O39122333002169
Number ThirteenRed Fang37783369805277
Take Me OutFranz Ferdinand38635341867279
A More Perfect UnionTitus Andronicus35212314858883
Mean BitchTaddy Porter45759457598381
Plug In BabyMuse37788317468887
OutshinedSoundgarden41052379635477
Sunshine of Your LoveCream40843317874977
Slow HandsInterpol57223464608485
Play with FireThe Rolling Stones36016338483075
Me and the BeanSpoon55300553006783
I Want Some MoreDan Auerbach46065460652981
When I'm with YouBest Coast41752399366691
Unnatural SelectionMuse53483349868586
California BrainRapScallions14620146201879
In BloomNirvana61994610114079
Song 2Blur815647011315497
BurnishedWhite Denim29444215707492
Higher GroundRed Hot Chili Peppers67929679298487
I Can't Hear YouThe Dead Weather55248529704188
Go With the FlowQueens of the Stone Age1043019720347196
Boys Don't CryThe Cure52970529703779
Where is My Mind?Pixies67045670455580
JulesSeth Chapla16911146423162
BreedNirvana70529687365286
IslandsThe xx23519235194386
Do You RememberThe Horrors80501640082377
Step Out of the CarThe Boxer Rebellion31352297693281
GobbledigookSigur Rós43953437063584
Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz26925244584785
SlitherVelvet Revolver24683246832078
I Miss YouIncubus29963192403979
High and DryRadiohead59415561686585
I Got MineThe Black Keys39944309964185
Rebel RebelDavid Bowie55419464158785
Icky ThumpThe White Stripes4606846068
Panic SwitchSilversun Pickups57999579997584
Between the LinesStone Temple Pilots58501585017885
ChimneyThe Yellow Moon Band1679516795
Surf HellLittle Barrie41977377426382
VasolineStone Temple Pilots901209012014595
Use SomebodyKings of Leon57844527599986
AngelaJarvis Cocker888568411715894

A late morning session

On the original Rocksmith I played 15 songs for  64 minutes - I actually played this yesterday morning but have only just got around to updating my blog.

The  game crashed twice while I was playing it, so it didn't record one of my attempts at Good Enough and House of the Rising Sun so the total play count in the game is messed up again.

Original Rocksmith

Improved Songs

The Spider and the Fly, We Share the Same Skies, House of the Rising Sun

Playlist

The Spider and the Fly by The Rolling Stones: Scored 28907. Beaten last streak with a streak of 40 notes.

Good Enough by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Scored 20217.

Run Back to Your Side by Eric Clapton: Scored 12870.

We Share the Same Skies by The Cribs: Beaten previous high score of 9390 with 10521.

Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd: Scored 10811.

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals: Scored 7849. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 74%.

Next Girl by The Black Keys: Scored 104949.

I Miss You by Incubus: Scored 19240.

I Got Mine by The Black Keys: Scored 30996.

Do You Remember by The Horrors: Scored 64008.

Rebel Rebel by David Bowie: Scored 46415.

Use Somebody by Kings of Leon: Scored 52759.

Surf Hell by Little Barrie: Scored 37742.


Full song list


SongArtist(s)Latest ScoreLatest ScoreStreakPercentage
The Spider and the FlyThe Rolling Stones29481289074091
Good EnoughTom Petty and the Heartbreakers21176202172269
Run Back to Your SideEric Clapton14189128701668
We Share the Same SkiesThe Cribs10521105212576
Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd10845108113482
House of the Rising SunThe Animals852478493074
Next GirlThe Black Keys11081510494919198
I Miss YouIncubus29963192403979
I Got MineThe Black Keys39944309964185
Do You RememberThe Horrors80501640082377
Rebel RebelDavid Bowie55419464158785
Use SomebodyKings of Leon57844527599986
Surf HellLittle Barrie41977377426382

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Qualified with House of the Rising Sun

On the original Rocksmith I played 11 songs for around 49 minutes.

Qualified with House of the Rising Sun, but only just. This song is going to take a significant amount of practice until I get it sounding anything near acceptable. I might tag it to the 'always practice' list.

Original Rocksmith

Improved Songs

Run Back to Your Side, We Share the Same Skies and House of the Rising Sun.

Playlist

The Spider and the Fly by The Rolling Stones: Scored 27884.

Good Enough by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Scored 20979.

Run Back to Your Side by Eric Clapton: Beaten previous high score of 13379 with 14189. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 68%.

We Share the Same Skies by The Cribs: Beaten previous high score of 8626 with 9390.

Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd: Scored 10019.

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals: Beaten previous high score of 8335 with 8524. Qualified (but only just).

Next Girl by The Black Keys: Scored 107939.

Angela by Jarvis Cocker: Scored 84117.


Full song list


SongArtist(s)Latest ScoreLatest ScoreStreakPercentage
The Spider and the FlyThe Rolling Stones29481278843591
Good EnoughTom Petty and the Heartbreakers21176209792269
Run Back to Your SideEric Clapton14189141891668
We Share the Same SkiesThe Cribs939093902576
Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd10845100193482
House of the Rising SunThe Animals852485243073
Next GirlThe Black Keys11081510793919198
I Miss YouIncubus29963197623979
I Got MineThe Black Keys39944304794185
Do You RememberThe Horrors80501634302377
Rebel RebelDavid Bowie55419428898785
Use SomebodyKings of Leon57844488399986
Surf HellLittle Barrie41977354436382
(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones90167781118096
Well OK HoneyJenny O39122333002169
Number ThirteenRed Fang37783369805277
Take Me OutFranz Ferdinand38635341867279
A More Perfect UnionTitus Andronicus35212314858883
Mean BitchTaddy Porter45759457598381
Plug In BabyMuse37788317468887
OutshinedSoundgarden41052379635477
Sunshine of Your LoveCream40843317874977
Slow HandsInterpol57223464608485
Play with FireThe Rolling Stones36016338483075
Me and the BeanSpoon55300553006783
I Want Some MoreDan Auerbach46065460652981
When I'm with YouBest Coast41752399366691
Unnatural SelectionMuse53483349868586
California BrainRapScallions14620146201879
In BloomNirvana61994610114079
Song 2Blur815647011315497
BurnishedWhite Denim29444215707492
Higher GroundRed Hot Chili Peppers67929679298487
I Can't Hear YouThe Dead Weather55248529704188
Go With the FlowQueens of the Stone Age1043019720347196
Boys Don't CryThe Cure52970529703779
Where is My Mind?Pixies67045670455580
JulesSeth Chapla16911146423162
AngelaJarvis Cocker888568411715894
BreedNirvana70529687365286
IslandsThe xx23519235194386
Step Out of the CarThe Boxer Rebellion31352297693281
GobbledigookSigur Rós43953437063584
Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz26925244584785
SlitherVelvet Revolver24683246832078
High and DryRadiohead59415561686585
Icky ThumpThe White Stripes4606846068
Panic SwitchSilversun Pickups57999579997584
Between the LinesStone Temple Pilots58501585017885
ChimneyThe Yellow Moon Band1679516795
VasolineStone Temple Pilots901209012014595

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

An early morning session

On the original Rocksmith I played 10 songs for around 46 minutes with around 72 hours until I have played for 10000 hours. Lets see if, by then, I can actually play something worth listening to.

Couldn't sleep, so tried annoying the neighbours for while.

Original Rocksmith

Improved Songs

The Spider and the Fly, Good Enough, Sweet Home Alabama and House of the Rising Sun

Playlist

The Spider and the Fly by The Rolling Stones: Beaten previous high score of 28171 with 29481.

Good Enough by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Beaten previous high score of 19266 with 21176.

Run Back to Your Side by Eric Clapton: Scored 12431.

We Share the Same Skies by The Cribs: Scored 8308.

Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd: Beaten previous high score of 10622 with 10845.

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals: Beaten previous high score of 7895 with 8335. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 73%.

Next Girl by The Black Keys: Scored 107939.


Full song list


SongArtist(s)Latest ScoreLatest ScoreStreakPercentage
The Spider and the FlyThe Rolling Stones29481294813591
Good EnoughTom Petty and the Heartbreakers21176211762269
Run Back to Your SideEric Clapton13379124311660
We Share the Same SkiesThe Cribs862683082576
Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd10845108453482
House of the Rising SunThe Animals833583353073
Next GirlThe Black Keys11081510793919198
I Miss YouIncubus29963197623979
I Got MineThe Black Keys39944304794185
Do You RememberThe Horrors80501634302377
Rebel RebelDavid Bowie55419428898785
Use SomebodyKings of Leon57844488399986
Surf HellLittle Barrie41977354436382
(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones90167781118096
Well OK HoneyJenny O39122333002169
Number ThirteenRed Fang37783369805277
Take Me OutFranz Ferdinand38635341867279
A More Perfect UnionTitus Andronicus35212314858883
Mean BitchTaddy Porter45759457598381
Plug In BabyMuse37788317468887
OutshinedSoundgarden41052379635477
Sunshine of Your LoveCream40843317874977
Slow HandsInterpol57223464608485
Play with FireThe Rolling Stones36016338483075
Me and the BeanSpoon55300553006783
I Want Some MoreDan Auerbach46065460652981
When I'm with YouBest Coast41752399366691
Unnatural SelectionMuse53483349868586
California BrainRapScallions14620146201879
In BloomNirvana61994610114079
Song 2Blur815647011315497
BurnishedWhite Denim29444215707492
Higher GroundRed Hot Chili Peppers67929679298487
I Can't Hear YouThe Dead Weather55248529704188
Go With the FlowQueens of the Stone Age1043019720347196
Boys Don't CryThe Cure52970529703779
Where is My Mind?Pixies67045670455580
JulesSeth Chapla16911146423162
AngelaJarvis Cocker888568376715894
BreedNirvana70529687365286
IslandsThe xx23519235194386
Step Out of the CarThe Boxer Rebellion31352297693281
GobbledigookSigur Rós43953437063584
Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz26925244584785
SlitherVelvet Revolver24683246832078
High and DryRadiohead59415561686585
Icky ThumpThe White Stripes4606846068
Panic SwitchSilversun Pickups57999579997584
Between the LinesStone Temple Pilots58501585017885
ChimneyThe Yellow Moon Band1679516795
VasolineStone Temple Pilots901209012014595

Sunday, March 2, 2014

How long until I can play without needed the game

On the original Rocksmith I played 10 songs for around 46 minutes with around 71 since I started the game - only 9929  hours until I have played for 10000 hours. Lets see if, by then, I can actually play something worth listening to.

Original Rocksmith

Improved Songs

The Spider and the Fly, We Share the Same Skies, Sweet Home Alabama, House of the Rising Sun

Playlist

The Spider and the Fly by The Rolling Stones: Beaten previous high score of 24651 with 28171. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 91%.

Good Enough by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Scored 18210.

Run Back to Your Side by Eric Clapton: Scored 12620.

We Share the Same Skies by The Cribs: Scored 8626. Beaten last streak with a streak of 25 notes.

Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd: Beaten previous high score of 10363 with 10622.

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals: Beaten previous high score of 5207 with 7895. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 70%.

Next Girl by The Black Keys: Scored 105829.


Full song list


SongArtist(s)Latest ScoreLatest ScoreStreakPercentage
The Spider and the FlyThe Rolling Stones28171281713591
Good EnoughTom Petty and the Heartbreakers19266182102269
Run Back to Your SideEric Clapton13379126201660
We Share the Same SkiesThe Cribs955686262576
Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd10622106223482
House of the Rising SunThe Animals789578953070
Next GirlThe Black Keys11081510582919198
I Miss YouIncubus29963197623979
I Got MineThe Black Keys39944304794185
Do You RememberThe Horrors80501634302377
Rebel RebelDavid Bowie55419428898785
Use SomebodyKings of Leon57844488399986
Surf HellLittle Barrie41977354436382
(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones90167781118096
Well OK HoneyJenny O39122333002169
Number ThirteenRed Fang37783369805277
Take Me OutFranz Ferdinand38635341867279
A More Perfect UnionTitus Andronicus35212314858883
Mean BitchTaddy Porter45759457598381
Plug In BabyMuse37788317468887
OutshinedSoundgarden41052379635477
Sunshine of Your LoveCream40843317874977
Slow HandsInterpol57223464608485
Play with FireThe Rolling Stones36016338483075
Me and the BeanSpoon55300553006783
I Want Some MoreDan Auerbach46065460652981
When I'm with YouBest Coast41752399366691
Unnatural SelectionMuse53483349868586
California BrainRapScallions14620146201879
In BloomNirvana61994610114079
Song 2Blur815647011315497
BurnishedWhite Denim29444215707492
Higher GroundRed Hot Chili Peppers67929679298487
I Can't Hear YouThe Dead Weather55248529704188
Go With the FlowQueens of the Stone Age1043019720347196
Boys Don't CryThe Cure52970529703779
Where is My Mind?Pixies67045670455580
JulesSeth Chapla16911146423162
AngelaJarvis Cocker888568376715894
BreedNirvana70529687365286
IslandsThe xx23519235194386
Step Out of the CarThe Boxer Rebellion31352297693281
GobbledigookSigur Rós43953437063584
Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz26925244584785
SlitherVelvet Revolver24683246832078
High and DryRadiohead59415561686585
Icky ThumpThe White Stripes4606846068
Panic SwitchSilversun Pickups57999579997584
Between the LinesStone Temple Pilots58501585017885
ChimneyThe Yellow Moon Band1679516795
VasolineStone Temple Pilots901209012014595

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Slow progress and 9930 hours to go

On the original Rocksmith I played 10 songs for around 46 minutes, some of the songs twice.

I've just read an article that suggests it takes 10,000 to become an expert at something. On this game I have played for around 70 hours, so only another 9930 to go...

Original Rocksmith

Improved Songs

The Spider and the Fly, Good Enough, Run Back to Your Side, We Share the Same Skies, and House of the Rising Sun

Playlist

The Spider and the Fly by The Rolling Stones: Beaten previous high score of 20700 with 24651. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 71%.

Good Enough by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Beaten previous high score of 18471 with 19266. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 69%.

Run Back to Your Side by Eric Clapton: Beaten previous high score of 11858 with 13379. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 60%.

We Share the Same Skies by The Cribs: Beaten previous high score of 9048 with 9556.

Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd: Scored 9935.

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals: Beaten previous high score of 4504 with 5207. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 68%.

Next Girl by The Black Keys: Scored 106421.


Full song list


SongArtist(s)Latest ScoreLatest ScoreStreakPercentage
The Spider and the FlyThe Rolling Stones24651246513571
Good EnoughTom Petty and the Heartbreakers19266192662269
Run Back to Your SideEric Clapton13379133791660
We Share the Same SkiesThe Cribs955695562176
Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd1036399353482
House of the Rising SunThe Animals520752073068
Next GirlThe Black Keys11081510642119198
I Miss YouIncubus29963197623979
I Got MineThe Black Keys39944304794185
Do You RememberThe Horrors80501634302377
Rebel RebelDavid Bowie55419428898785
Use SomebodyKings of Leon57844488399986
Surf HellLittle Barrie41977354436382
(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones90167781118096
Well OK HoneyJenny O39122333002169
Number ThirteenRed Fang37783369805277
Take Me OutFranz Ferdinand38635341867279
A More Perfect UnionTitus Andronicus35212314858883
Mean BitchTaddy Porter45759457598381
Plug In BabyMuse37788317468887
OutshinedSoundgarden41052379635477
Sunshine of Your LoveCream40843317874977
Slow HandsInterpol57223464608485
Play with FireThe Rolling Stones36016338483075
Me and the BeanSpoon55300553006783
I Want Some MoreDan Auerbach46065460652981
When I'm with YouBest Coast41752399366691
Unnatural SelectionMuse53483349868586
California BrainRapScallions14620146201879
In BloomNirvana61994610114079
Song 2Blur815647011315497
BurnishedWhite Denim29444215707492
Higher GroundRed Hot Chili Peppers67929679298487
I Can't Hear YouThe Dead Weather55248529704188
Go With the FlowQueens of the Stone Age1043019720347196
Boys Don't CryThe Cure52970529703779
Where is My Mind?Pixies67045670455580
JulesSeth Chapla16911146423162
AngelaJarvis Cocker888568376715894
BreedNirvana70529687365286
IslandsThe xx23519235194386
Step Out of the CarThe Boxer Rebellion31352297693281
GobbledigookSigur Rós43953437063584
Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz26925244584785
SlitherVelvet Revolver24683246832078
High and DryRadiohead59415561686585
Icky ThumpThe White Stripes4606846068
Panic SwitchSilversun Pickups57999579997584
Between the LinesStone Temple Pilots58501585017885
ChimneyThe Yellow Moon Band1679516795
VasolineStone Temple Pilots901209012014595

Monday, February 24, 2014

Played better than I thought tonight

On the original Rocksmith I played 8 songs for around 35 minutes.

I focussed on the new songs, and although while playing didn't feel as I did that well I did play better on five of the six new songs. I also reached the qualification level for another song too, leaving only three that I need to qualify with.

House of the Rising Sun is going to be a challenge, I think I am going to have to give it a special focus and perhaps spend some time practicing the individual sections of the song.

Original Rocksmith

Improved Songs

The Spider and the Fly, Run Back to Your Side, We Share the Same Skies, Sweet Home Alabama and House of the Rising Sun

Playlist

The Spider and the Fly by The Rolling Stones: Beaten previous high score of 16754 with 20700. Beaten last streak with a streak of 35 notes. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 67%.

Good Enough by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Scored 15645.

Run Back to Your Side by Eric Clapton: Beaten previous high score of 10943 with 11858. Qualified (but only just).Beaten last percentage of notes right with 59%.

We Share the Same Skies by The Cribs: Scored 9002. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 76%.

Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd: Beaten previous high score of 9016 with 10363. Beaten last streak with a streak of 34 notes.

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals: Beaten previous high score of 3138 with 4504. Beaten last streak with a streak of 30 notes. Beaten last percentage of notes right with 67%.

Next Girl by The Black Keys: Scored 108980.


Full song list


SongArtist(s)Latest ScoreLatest ScoreStreakPercentage
The Spider and the FlyThe Rolling Stones20700207003567
Good EnoughTom Petty and the Heartbreakers18471156452254
Run Back to Your SideEric Clapton11858118581659
We Share the Same SkiesThe Cribs904890022176
Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd10363103633482
House of the Rising SunThe Animals450445043067
Next GirlThe Black Keys11081510898019198
I Miss YouIncubus29963197623979
I Got MineThe Black Keys39944304794185
Do You RememberThe Horrors80501634302377
Rebel RebelDavid Bowie55419428898785
Use SomebodyKings of Leon57844488399986
Surf HellLittle Barrie41977354436382
(I Can't Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones90167781118096
Well OK HoneyJenny O39122333002169
Number ThirteenRed Fang37783369805277
Take Me OutFranz Ferdinand38635341867279
A More Perfect UnionTitus Andronicus35212314858883
Mean BitchTaddy Porter45759457598381
Plug In BabyMuse37788317468887
OutshinedSoundgarden41052379635477
Sunshine of Your LoveCream40843317874977
Slow HandsInterpol57223464608485
Play with FireThe Rolling Stones36016338483075
Me and the BeanSpoon55300553006783
I Want Some MoreDan Auerbach46065460652981
When I'm with YouBest Coast41752399366691
Unnatural SelectionMuse53483349868586
California BrainRapScallions14620146201879
In BloomNirvana61994610114079
Song 2Blur815647011315497
BurnishedWhite Denim29444215707492
Higher GroundRed Hot Chili Peppers67929679298487
I Can't Hear YouThe Dead Weather55248529704188
Go With the FlowQueens of the Stone Age1043019720347196
Boys Don't CryThe Cure52970529703779
Where is My Mind?Pixies67045670455580
JulesSeth Chapla16911146423162
AngelaJarvis Cocker888568376715894
BreedNirvana70529687365286
IslandsThe xx23519235194386
Step Out of the CarThe Boxer Rebellion31352297693281
GobbledigookSigur Rós43953437063584
Are You Gonna Go My WayLenny Kravitz26925244584785
SlitherVelvet Revolver24683246832078
High and DryRadiohead59415561686585
Icky ThumpThe White Stripes4606846068
Panic SwitchSilversun Pickups57999579997584
Between the LinesStone Temple Pilots58501585017885
ChimneyThe Yellow Moon Band1679516795
VasolineStone Temple Pilots901209012014595