"A backing track is an audio or MIDI recording that musicians play or sing along to in order to add parts to their music which would be impractical to perform live." -- wikipedia
Welcome to STANDARDSTRAX, the only website dedicated to bringing you original and exclusive backing track downloads of classic standards and swing songs as well as jazz and big band versions for the discerning vocalist looking for something different! Why be like everyone else singing the same backing track downloads and cover versions? If YOU feel that "being different matters" then please check out my backing track downloads!
This website has a no-nonsense approach by providing you with FULLY SECURE online shopping facilities for backing track downloads. ENJOY!!!!
Alan McPike New tracks added 14th January 2012!!
For more information and ordering tips, visit our ORDERS PAGE.
Jazz standards but with a fresh and funky groove-based take! Fresh backing track arrangements with mainly REAL BOOK changes and a few tasty ones by yours truly.
Custom-Design tracks only. Select your quoted payment and proceed to checkout.
Purchasing a Track for Download or on CD is Easy!
Choose which backing track downloads you want (available in male and female keys), pay online and download in MP3 format from our own server or have a CD posted to you for a low additional fee.
Each demo plays for around ONE minute, giving you enough time to hear the key and the arrangement.
All backing track downloads have a demo online with an updated catalogue of timeless songs by COLE PORTER, GEORGE GERSHWIN, RODGERS & HART, JEROME KERN, ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, and MICHEL LEGRAND to name just a few. They're backing track downloads that you won't get anywhere else!
YOU CAN ALSO MAKE REQUESTS FOR backing track downloads via the CONTACT page.
Pricing:
All backing track downloads NOW £5 (GB sterling)
Pianotraks added at a reduced price - £3 (GB sterling)
Perfect for that intimate feel of pianist and vocal.
INSTANT DOWNLOADS!! INSTANT DOWNLOADS!!
Download your backing track purchase immediately after payment confirmation.
Ordering on mastered audio CD? No problem! You'll still be able to download your purchase!
Every song has the form online so you know exactly what's happening - how long the intro is; if it has a solo or not; how the track ends - no fades at all!!
2012 DEAL....
Spend £25 (GB pounds) per order on tracks* and get 2 extra tracks of your choice.
*excludes CD and mailing options and Custom payments
no previous deal applies.
Simply email the free song titles and the song reference numbers in the additional information box provided in the checkout area; or email me and I'll send the downloads to your inbox!
What's New? - updated 14th January 2012
Click the links below for details! Or visit the Newtab on our ORDER HERE page for a complete list of new items that you simply cannot miss. 21 NEW female tracks added!!! - click the link below...
Comments: I've spent many hours watching and studying your videos. Many guys try to do the one man band thing but none I have seen are anywhere near your level. You are amazing because you can play extremely well and tastefully AND you can make the technology really work well and not sound silly. That is rare.
Name: Glenn Zottola - international jazz and television recording artist
Comments: In my career i have been very privileged to know and play with some of the great legends in jazz from Benny Goodman to Chick Corea. When i first heard Alan McPike's playing I was blown away. He swings and has great time and always plays with such beautiful taste. Then i heard his writing and was equally impressed with how he was able to use technology and still make real music; something that is rare. On top of all that he is a real gentleman and great guy to do business with. I highly recommend him to anyone that wants the best.