December Composition Competition

[charic]

After a gruelling battle with a suitable amount of drama Skol303 came out as Novembers Composition Winner, winning himself a brilliant prize of a custom made bass from 13 guitar co. Lucky git!

As an added bonus this month Skol303 has kindly offered up a prize of a Basschat Polo shirt fresh from the store in support of basschat.

As per the rules Skol303 has picked the picture for next months composition. Which should get some interesting results




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[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm hoping we can put together a cd once a year of the competition is through with all of the winners throughout the year on it. Voting will be carried out through poll...[/font][/color]


[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]So without further ado...[/font][/color]


[b]LET THE GAMES BEGIN![/b]

[steve]

hahaha, I'd seen this before, good choice Skol

[Mornats]

Dear me, this will be interesting. Cheers Skol!

[Lord Sausage]

Right! Know what I'm doing.

Last time i spent a bit of time on harmony, counterpoint and arrangement...to no avail. So this time i'm not! Infact the complete opposite.....beware!

Edited December 1, 2012 by Lord Sausage

[charic]

If I get a chance this could be funny

[Skol303]

Hope this month's pic is alright for everyone?! I did find some very tasteful wintry landscape photos; some trippy pics of fairy lights, etc. Then I came across the one above and thought yeah, that's suitably Christmassy innit? ;-)

PS: as a token of festive good will to fellow BC'ers - and as a small way of saying a big thanks for the support last month - I'd like to offer a Basschat polo shirt to this month's winner. A new one that is. Not something from my laundry pile...

Cheers all.

[charic]

Now updated

[RockfordStone]

im in two minds as whether or not to enter this month.... i have ideas as what i could write... but i dunno

[charic]

Why wouldnt you?

[Elvis Valentine]

Nice pic Paul.
I dunno if i'll be entering this month as my dissertation is due on the 21st.
That makes me a sad panda.

[RockfordStone]

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1354465938' post='1886264']
Why wouldnt you?
[/quote]
mainly the lack of time if ive got this month, i don't have a lot of free time, ill probably have a crack if i get chance

[Pinball]

Hi, I won't be in this month as I'm finishing off a couple of tracks I have in the pipeline and will then be taking a break.
I need to decide if i should continue recording stuff or try and/or find someone to play with live. If I don't it seems to be a bit pointless.
I'll watch the competition with interest though.

[MiltyG565]

Drunken christmas sleazery is what i get from the picture. So something upbeat... but a bit like the background music for a porno involving Frank Gallagher from Shameless.

[steve]

I'm in, got a few vocal ideas already, I'm thinking xmas cheese with a twist. This, combined with putting up the decorations with the family today, has me almost feeling festive

[Bobby K]

I might have a go this month, ideas on the back burner as we speak :-) Being torn between the drunken debauched buffoonery angle and a more downbeat poignant approach. Strangely drawn to the latter...

Edited December 2, 2012 by Bobby K

[charic]

How about a drunken downbeat buffoon?

[MiltyG565]

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1354474611' post='1886412']
How about a drunken downbeat buffoon?
[/quote]

My favourite band. Need to see them live.

[MiltyG565]

so hang on... new years day could be double celebrations for somebody. "oh... yay... it's the new year...... OMG I JUST WON THE COMPOSITION COMPETITION!"

[WalMan]

I made a bit of a rod for my back saying that as I have just got Miroslav this month would be orchestral didn't I!? Got a few ideas but I suspect my techical / scoring capabilities will leave a great deal to be desired.

[Bilbo]

I have an idea or two but am not sure if I can be arsed (it would be something I wouldn't actually like). Problem is, as a life long teetotaller, I don't like 'drunk' stories and alcohol and its associated activities bores me rigid ('oooh look, he did something stupid when he was drunk; - the anecdotal equivalent of 'You've Been Framed' - 'ooh, look. He fell over!!). I guess I could think of something left field as a 'critique' of the pictured behaviour?

[WalMan]

Ha. Messing with stuff. Mine might be a bit "[i]modern[/i]" for which in my fathers words read [i]tuneless[/i]

[MiltyG565]

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1354478972' post='1886496']
I have an idea or two but am not sure if I can be arsed (it would be something I wouldn't actually like). Problem is, as a life long teetotaller, I don't like 'drunk' stories and alcohol and its associated activities bores me rigid ('oooh look, he did something stupid when he was drunk; - the anecdotal equivalent of 'You've Been Framed' - 'ooh, look. He fell over!!). I guess I could think of something left field as a 'critique' of the pictured behaviour?
[/quote]

Most drunk stories are fairly witless, yes, but having a few drinks really does loosen you up and allows you to relax, and have a bit of craic. I know it isn't everyones cup of tea, and some people don't need a beer or 2 every now and then to lighten up, but can you really hold a grudge to those that do? It's been a long time since i was drunk, and with good reason, but a drink or 2 every now and then is no harm I'm more of a cider man myself though.

[Skol303]

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1354478972' post='1886496']I have an idea or two but am not sure if I can be arsed (it would be something I wouldn't actually like). Problem is, as a life long teetotaller, I don't like 'drunk' stories and alcohol and its associated activities bores me rigid[/quote]

Maybe that's your angle right there Bilbo. I'd hoped the image left plenty of room for humour and joviality, but I also thought it had a darker and more 'sobering' side (despite - or perhaps because of - the intoxicated state of its subject).

Just like laughing at someone falling over on You've Been Framed. Then wondering whether they suffered a fractured skull as a consequence.

Christmas is full of mixed messages after all... take your pick! ;-)

[xilddx]

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1354489582' post='1886686']
Maybe that's your angle right there Bilbo. I'd hoped the image left plenty of room for humour and joviality, but I also thought it had a darker and more 'sobering' side (despite - or perhaps because of - the intoxicated state of its subject).

Just like laughing at someone falling over on You've Been Framed. Then wondering whether they suffered a fractured skull as a consequence.

Christmas is full of mixed messages after all... take your pick! ;-)
[/quote]
There are SOOOOOO many angles possible from that picture mate, for me it contains deep pathos. And there's any number of backstories possible, I think Rob should look a little deeper, there's so much possible from this, and you have a number of character and story perspectives to write from, himself, his son, daughter, wife, best friend .. I love it and hope I get time to do something. Mind you, I'm into the instrumental opera thing I've kinda got into but I love the idea of writing some lyrics and getting a vocal on it. We'll see

[MiltyG565]

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1354498004' post='1886770']
There are SOOOOOO many angles possible from that picture mate, for me it contains deep pathos. And there's any number of backstories possible, I think Rob should look a little deeper, there's so much possible from this, and you have a number of character and story perspectives to write from, himself, his son, daughter, wife, best friend .. I love it and hope I get time to do something. Mind you, I'm into the instrumental opera thing I've kinda got into but I love the idea of writing some lyrics and getting a vocal on it. We'll see
[/quote]

I tend to think of the events leading up the to picture. also, currently listening to a bit of John Frusciante, with some of his more recent "breakbeat and soft-synth" approach. could be something i need to explore for this competition. wish i could sing like ol' John though