Here’s my recording for Folsom Prison Blues. I definitely got the “homework” vibe on this one too - but like any (good) homework it did teach me a couple things. I didn’t realize just how much I rely on a drummer to keep time, I definitely struggled to keep a steady pace without one here (I know there’s something clicking in the track, but it’s not the same as the familiar kick/snare we’re used to). That, combined with the somewhat jarring beginning of this song prompted me to learn a couple tricks in Audacity to create a lead-in click track, and then later extend it throughout the song in lieu of a metronome.
I fumbled the ending a bit in the recording but I couldn’t be bothered to keep doing more takes - for me this isn’t about getting it perfect.
Watching the video I think I’m probably moving my wrist to much on those finger roles too, although it didn’t bother me while playing probably not a good habit to get into.
Looking at Highway to Hell I’m definitely going to have to do more focused practice to get anything halfway presentable.