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[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1373801012' post='2141688'] Changing keys.... [/quote] I had a key change in last months entry, well ,I say key change , when I thought that a harmonica would be good in it , I found my dusty example in the cupboard and I had to start again and change the key of what I had already done
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I have saved a couple of old duvets that I can throw over a lighting bar that I use occassionally that seems to help as a measure that I can put away after I have finished , but SWMBO has design criteria that will look quite good but may not help the room , but I have a angular vaulted ceiling and that helps to reduce some of the box shape of the room . I may get a chance to do a bit of adapting , but it has to look the part
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[quote name='bobbass4k' timestamp='1373224070' post='2135039'] Well I've done a complete 180°, spent a lot of time making intricate glitchy beats and then I picked up a guitar and blasted out a riff that is pretty much perfect, so I might still marry the two together but I'm definitely aiming at more of a post-hardcore feel. I haven't listened to any of the very early entries yet either, I don't want to colour my own idea, plus I prefer to know how much better everyone else's is after I've finished mine. [/quote] I am pulling my hair out on this one , I have recorded loads of stuff and tried to make a sound go together, but getting a pop vibe , (which was my daughters instruction) is proving oddly difficult . still , I haev learned a few new tricks on Reaper , I have to find a way of getting them in now . I will listen in when I am done with mine, but I am impressed with the speed that youve done them especially when the comments are so positive
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the nest question though Milt , would be whether the work would benefit fron more attention, I haven't listened to any yet , I am busy pulling my hair out with my own effort , it is proving particularly hard considering the simpilicty of the idea by my daughter
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each bit of software might apply itself in a different manner , see Si's post , the 14 on the k-14 is no more than a scale for our purposes, it effectively averages the whole track and delivers a result , if everyone uses this then each result should be similar so that each entry sounds similar in volume . the idea is not to peak over 0db using the K meter when using the scale of 'K14'.
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I have found a drum pattern that I will develop , and wrote some lyrics , which I liked, but then realised that as my effort is to be in a pop stylee , I really don't need an in depth delve into the personality of a city, portraying and comparing it with the emotions and psyche of a woman serving her needs in a cold, capitalistic and somehow strangely anonymous frame of mind, I need a more Boom Boom shag you soon , kind of flow .
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POP , Britney will do for me , in her day yummmm Rihanna and the wanted so far , it does grow on you a bit when you listen in on the detail , but complex . It will be a miracle if we get any sort of resemblance to modern stuff , however if you turn the clock back to peter ,paul and mary mungo and midge , I might get a bit closer .
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[quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1372811988' post='2130350'] Does anyone know what city is in the picture? Stumped for an idea this month at the moment, but it ain't over till the fat lady sings, que the wife Only kidding, she cant sing [/quote] Yep its new york I have a similar picture from a few years ago when I did a panoramic but in the daylight. I had some silly ideas about merging in some of the landmarks into some lyrics, though for the life of me I was stuck with the 59th Street bridge , I may have another go but it doesn't feel quite as groovy as it should or ..............the wind Cries Lah anything about Trumping towers might work , or the east elevation of the United Nations .
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well , Lurksalittle's input this month, is that we need it pop styleeeee So pop it is, I have sooooo much too learn, having listened to some 'pop' it is all in the production , at least the lyrics won't take much doing , but sorting the feel of the current pop pumping genre and just as awkward ......... a singist This month will take some oil to be burning at midnight ................
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A good lyric can read your own state , it can feel your pain and it can share your joy. when you hear the song that speaks to you in these terms it becomes very special .
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If its a song then the lyrics are very important to me. There are times when I will here a line and thats it , I cannot bear the song . I really struggle with rap as I get the impression that there are tales to tell , but I don't understand a word of a lot of it and I then get turned off as soon as I hear a line or 2 that means nothing to me. I suppose a lot of metal is similar , I love guitar riffs and breaks , but equally the vocal has to cut through with the goods I also get irritated by lyrics that get involved in describing the song that they are singing. Daft punk 'What rhymes with hug me '............. your lyrics bug me I can listen to any genre of music if there is a story to be told well .
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Congrats SKol , Urb and collective superb effort once again , and top stuff from everyone else aswell , I got 5 votes which is as many as I have in the previous months added up , so I am well chuffed. thanks to those who took the time to vote and special thanks to those that sent them my way The new photo throws up loads of ideas , I am thinking maybe a Sinatra style slow swing number , based on a US east coast location with a name that could be repeated each time it was said ,...... It's up to you Plymouth, Plymouth ,.............. That could work Time for some head scratching methinks
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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1372443457' post='2125897'] I'm imagining a 'Great Escape'-type ruse where you smuggle in a dwarf in a dummy 8X10 who then nicks loads of booze from the cellar while you're doing the gig. You haul the dwarf and the booze out along with the cab. Brilliant, eh? Unless of course the dwarf drinks the booze during your set, in which case all you'll have to show for it is a pissed dwarf. And who can honestly say they've never had that happen of a weekend? I certainly can't. [/quote] Ed to ad !!! You would need part of the the 8x10 to produce a bit of noise , so may end up with a deaf pissed dwarf
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Thanks Skol for the feedback , much appreciated , I too barely watch tv any more and try to get a couple of hours music/ practice / production in most nights but I do go out a couple of nights a week , in fact I am at the pub now, well , at Alton towers hotel while mrs lurks and the girls are doing stuff in the sleepover room , so no lappy tonight
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Zoom b9 is an audio interface and works OK , but is a bit tricky with levels and playback and the like , defo have a go with using it as you can plug any analogue instrument into it and record it , though it is a bit light on mic level IIRC....no preamp stage the background noise is a bit high , and it will throw a few things at you ,I think latency was inconsistent and had me doubting my playing skills at one point , but , I recorded my first few goes using one . I did move on to a simple focusright scarlett 2+2 and have been really inspired with it , so simple , and has felt a lot easier , but there is NO reason not to try your hand with the Zoom , go for it , and remember it is a [b]composition[/b] competition, it matters not what your entry consists of , just present it , poem, song , instrumental , instrumental poem , it all counts , and to be honest , the most important thing to me was the deadline. It removed the 'one day I will do this' thinking and got me into a 'I will do this now' approach . good luck and welcome 30 years ago I[i][b] KNEW [/b][/i]i could write stuff , now, I am just starting to learn how to do it and I love it .
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[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1372360186' post='2124897'] How I loved it and how I regret giving away that little 8inch record. You had to turn it over in the middle just as it was getting exciting. . [/quote] Well I wouldn't call 8 inches a record .... [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1372366893' post='2125025'] Hey, I've just had an idea for making a bit of money for the BC coffers. We could do a nudie BC calender! What d'you reckon girls (and guys?). [/quote] Unfortunately my 7 inches are a little flat nowadays , I have heard of a member who has a 12 incher but doesn't use it as a rule ...... Taxi ......
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I thought you were off to bed an hour ago I thought I would just remind everyone of the availability of a thread for the posting of pics before there are a dozen 'official' photo hosting opportunities
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There is a thread that was created to be a photo journal of the the relay, that would be the best place to focus the images of its journey I would have thought .
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[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1372338512' post='2124491'] I occasionally listen to stuff that people post but 95% of the time it's just not music that appeals to me. What I see happening on the recording forum is just a lot of backslapping; it's little more than a mutual appreciation society IMO. On the odd occasion somebody does say something less than positive they are invariably greeted with a sneery "well let's hear some of your stuff" response, as if the only way you can possibly have an opinion about anything posted is if you write & record stuff yourself.[/quote] I think Skol answered this quite well , I have never seen any animosity in there and only ever people trying to each other develop their skills, maybe a bit of backslapping , but it helps individuals build their confidence in writing ,recording and production techniques, while sometimes the results don't quite work out to commercial production levels , I can start to appreciatte what goes into it and maybe pick up some ideas and skjills on the way . It is a great place , no less because of the selfless way that members who know their stuff very generously help to pass it on . [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1372338512' post='2124491'] To start having a go at the members who aren't interested & are happy just to play a bit of bass & talk about their gear, favourite players etc. seems a little unfair to me and is an attitude unlikely to attract many "casual observers" into the recording section IMO. [/quote] I do get a little nervous when it becomes a point of order that members should be made to feel that it is their duty to spend their time in the section , but I do think the odd bit of encouragement to help them find their own way is very welcome. 49 votes as at this post is a brilliant response so thanks to all .
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well done Donald , has it moved on now then ?
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I haven't written anything for our band , but if I did , I would probably try to sketch out and rough record the entire arrangement. That said I reckon they would all then do a job of it and get it to a workable number. With this months composition entry , Ray our warbler played a bit loose with some of the lyrics , but it went well , one take , had fun doing it and as a result we will do something again. If it was a serious vision of a song , lyric and arrangement I am not sure how 'precious' it might become , I could imagine there might be times when a writer/performer knows exactly how the finished article should sound and be a tad dismissive of creative input. still , we will see what transpires , Rhythm guitar suggested using this months song as a soundcheck number after Ray played it to him
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[quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1372204938' post='2122985'] Some great entries and hard to pick a winner for me, went for Lurks in the end as I love blues and I thought it suited the pic well. Skol's/Urb's was the usual awesome quality track, loved the production and mix, loved quite a few this month the standard is getting better each month. I got a vote and I think from the comment above it was from MB1 and I can die a happy man to be even mentioned in the same sentence as Barney and J.C.Clarke. Cheers MB1 [/quote] Cheers Stephen , I really appreciate it , it is brilliant the way a bit of encouragement by way of a vote and a kind word just helps the confidence and keeps you keen for the whole learning process . I still can't make my mind up yet I'll try again tonight .
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great tag line Dad , and of course a great and worthy cause
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I do have the odd issue with uploading and signing in occasionally , don't panic