xilddx Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1358342372' post='1937271'] Just a heads up to everyone. The voting has started on the mixing thread [/quote]Yep, voted yesterday Fascinating to hear different ideas of how to mix the same song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 My link to the take on the picture for this month. http://soundcloud.com/garrycribb/sultans-mystery Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1358342293' post='1937269'] Thanks mate! You putting something up this month? [/quote] I will be getting my guitar from my mum's house this weekend, along with my recording stuff, so if I can set aside the time, then definitely I'm still learning though, so it won't sound all that nice, haha. when does the competition close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Houghton Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hi All Not been on much this month as I have had some other commitments, but wanted to put something down and had a couple of hours to spare (speed recording ) so here it is, had a listen to whats been done so far and like them all in their own ways. Take care peeps My entry, [url="http://soundcloud.com/9thaspect/the-illusion-of-fear"]http://soundcloud.com/9thaspect/the-illusion-of-fear[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Bloomin' 'eck, what's got into everybody this month? Lots of early bird entries which is great! Looking forward to listening to them all. Doubt I'll have mine done until the end of next week - it's gone stupid busy at work - but it's coming along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Voting starts 24/1/13 I fully intended to enter this month but I've been sidetracked with trying to lose wait and the God of war beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 i plan to enter but have been doing work for 3 bands.... arrrgghhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1358351082' post='1937560']Voting starts 24/1/13[/quote] Aaaarrrgghh... and there's me planning a late night next Thursday, thinking the deadline was Friday. You are a cruel taskmaster, Charic! [quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1358352580' post='1937603']i plan to enter but have been doing work for 3 bands.... arrrgghhh[/quote] Wow, nice one Rob! That sounds like a good way to be kept busy mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1358345958' post='1937387'] My link to the take on the picture for this month. [url="http://soundcloud.com/garrycribb/sultans-mystery"]http://soundcloud.co...sultans-mystery[/url] Garry [/quote] Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 [quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1358348374' post='1937465'] Hi All Not been on much this month as I have had some other commitments, but wanted to put something down and had a couple of hours to spare (speed recording ) so here it is, had a listen to whats been done so far and like them all in their own ways. Take care peeps My entry, [url="http://soundcloud.com/9thaspect/the-illusion-of-fear"]http://soundcloud.co...llusion-of-fear[/url] [/quote] Good stuff man! Your voice makes me chuckle in a good way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Houghton Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1358358336' post='1937784'] Good stuff man! Your voice makes me chuckle in a good way [/quote] Its the northern twang, even when i try and sound different it aint happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 [quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1358359382' post='1937814'] Its the northern twang, even when i try and sound different it aint happening [/quote] It certainly is I love northern accents, I can't stop doing Charlie Chuck impressions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I don't think I'll have time to finish mine this month as events have overtaken me, I was working on a Led Bib type jazzy thing. I might put up what I have if I can get a bit more done. I'll still be voting tho'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1358345958' post='1937387'] My link to the take on the picture for this month. [url="http://soundcloud.com/garrycribb/sultans-mystery"]http://soundcloud.co...sultans-mystery[/url] Garry [/quote] Nice work again Garry M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Wasn't gonna but I did.... [url="https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/searching-finding"]https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/searching-finding[/url] A bit Steve Reich/Mike Oldfield, I guess. My biggest problem is getting ideas I can PLAY not ideas per se. Ie the exercise is not aroudn composition but performance and recording. I think that's another discussion but here is this months effort from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 i started on something for this, but its not going so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Just finished catching up with the entries so far... [quote name='urb' timestamp='1358200486' post='1934881']Well soundcloud seems to have crashed while I was uploading a new version of my track - so when it returns it should be here... (I've deleted the old one sorry) https://soundcloud.c...beneath-new-mix[/quote] I like this version even more Mike! Makes me think of Lamb, Aphex Twin, Venetian Snares… but it's also very definitely [i]you[/i]. Brilliant track. Love it. [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1358297435' post='1936778']Here's mine. Swallow And The Kite. It starts off polite then turns on the sh*te. https://soundcloud.c...ow-and-the-kite[/quote] This is is wicked Nige! Fantastic baseline from you as always mate. I got a strong Chris Squire / Yes vibe from this track straight away. Great guitar work too. All sounds very polished and tightly played. [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1358345958' post='1937387']My link to the take on the picture for this month.http://soundcloud.co...sultans-mystery[/quote] Sounds amazing!! Really nice production, Garry. Lots of great sounds, all perfectly balanced and mixed. Has a very strong soundtrack feel to it. I like how you've taken the picture in a very different direction - not one I'd thought of but it fits the image very well. Good work! [quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1358348374' post='1937465']Not been on much this month as I have had some other commitments, but wanted to put something down and had a couple of hours to spare (speed recording ) so here it is, had a listen to whats been done so far and like them all in their own ways. http://soundcloud.co...llusion-of-fear[/quote] Amazing work for just a couple of hours! Nice production - I particularly like the beat and that synth/vocal line you have going on. The strings sound lush too (been playing with strings myself this month). All works together very well indeed mate. Like the lyrics and delivery too - quite hypnotic in a good way. [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1358626511' post='1942559']Wasn't gonna but I did....https://soundcloud.c...arching-finding[/quote] This on really grew on me, Bilbo. It definitely has a Mike Oldfield feel to it (that Tubular Bells-ish arpeggio in particular), which I like a lot. I was just thinking that it'd be good to try something in a time signature other than 4:4 and you beat me to it! Sounds great in this instance. I was imagining the piano line being played on an upright - hint, hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Unfortunately it just isn't happening for me this month, started something but I shot myself in the foot with the drum loop, I liked how awkward and off beat it sounded, but it ended up being too awkward and off-beat to really do anything with so I might as well put up what I ended up with, so just to be clear this is [b]NOT [/b]an entry: [url="https://soundcloud.com/bobbass4k/jan-comp"]https://soundcloud.com/bobbass4k/jan-comp[/url] If you don't think it sounds awkward, try putting a click to it, it's 9/4 at 124bpm Edited January 20, 2013 by bobbass4k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Sorry - I just had to add some sub bass and give the mix a tweak - this really is the FINAL mix! https://soundcloud.com/munkio/what-lies-beneath-final-mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Just had a listen to the entries so far. Another good selection of completely different interpretations! Not sure if I'll be able to get an entry this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Good outcome for me this month. I have, for a long time, struggled with mixing midi as it kept missing bits out. But I know why now so made progress! May remix mine in light of this new knowledge as there is a layer missing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1358776363' post='1944751'] Good outcome for me this month. I have, for a long time, struggled with mixing midi as it kept missing bits out. But I know why now so made progress! May remix mine in light of this new knowledge as there is a layer missing! [/quote] Rob I really liked yours - it was a little 'dry' in the mix at the beginning but as the other parts come in it really gains momentum and proved a really engaging listen - good work man - go ahead a remix it and bung it up before the closing date... it'll be good to hear the final version. Good stuff Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Its my Vsts, Mike. They are slippery little suckers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1358781215' post='1944847'] Its my Vsts, Mike. They are slippery little suckers [/quote] I think a smidge of reverb on that opening 'piano' line and maybe some panning etc during the mix would add some 'sonic' interest to the piece but like I said, the ideas are very good - but do whatever you like with it - like you said on your earlier post, performing/recording/mixing to a deadline involves a lot of different skill sets.... it ain't easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1358781215' post='1944847'] Its my Vsts, Mike. They are slippery little suckers [/quote] Bounce/render the MIDI tracks down to Audio [If you are happy with the notes] It then takes a big load of your CPU - You are then free to add more FX's and the MIDI tracks won't misbehave. Nice track by the way, it builds well. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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