Dave Vader Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1370953882' post='2107842'] joined by a lady called Rebecca Romine from California. [/quote] What? The Lass from X-Men? Painted all blue? Surely not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1370959190' post='2107945'] What? The Lass from X-Men? Painted all blue? Surely not? [/quote] We'd want a video not a soundcloud file if that's the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1370966202' post='2108043'] We'd want a video not a soundcloud file if that's the case [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='paul h' timestamp='1370954317' post='2107855'] I really like the idea of joining in...but I'm a bit rubbish. Might do it anyway. [/quote] you should go for it, the worst that could happen is you'll get some constructive criticism, which is also the best that could happen, hang on, I've confused myself now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1370941190' post='2107610'] I have no idea what you mean Chord progression is : Gm Cm F D If someone can tell my why it works I'd appreciate it [/quote] [url="http://youtu.be/V0nIlJKSrVg"]http://youtu.be/V0nIlJKSrVg[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1370901767' post='2107332'] I think mine's done now: [url="http://soundcloud.com/mornats/when-things-come-out-at-night"]http://soundcloud.co...me-out-at-night[/url] [/quote] That is a quality piece , it has excitement all the way through it , mine has turned out a little different than I expected , but much as I feared , darn that mix competition !!!! talking of mixing , that is my next job , the vocal is half decent now that I have done a bit of collaboration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1370986419' post='2108423'] That is a quality piece , it has excitement all the way through it , mine has turned out a little different than I expected , but much as I feared , darn that mix competition !!!! talking of mixing , that is my next job , the vocal is half decent now that I have done a bit of collaboration [/quote] Cheers When I uploaded it I saw that it's my first in 5 months.Must do more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Houghton Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Really like what I have listened to so far from you guys and girls My track is nearly finished, it started as just music, then developed into something else with a few samples and has now turned into a green planet/self empowerment/anti war rebellion rap song? Don't know how I ended up where I have, but it's turning out different and its a serious track for once. Will post it once I have the mix right, wish I knew a rapper, instead its ended up with a Wigan version of rap, a kind of pie rap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Threw something together last night. Hopefully get a chance to record tonight and upload it. Although I still need a proper ending... fade outs are a bit of a cop out... Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Ok, not entered before, but why not, only beacuse it's a real new tune [url="http://soundcloud.com/simonpoulton/something-from-nothing"]http://soundcloud.com/simonpoulton/something-from-nothing[/url] Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Houghton Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Basschat competition entry, started of as a music only piece and then the picture got me thinking about how stunning the planet is and how our governments abuse it for their own gain and we allow all this to happen in our names. Also the picture represented a spiritual essence that is beyond all religion, but to me is deep within everyone's own nature, no matter what term we use to describe or name it, be it morals, the Source, Soul level consciousness e.t.c.. Recorded using Sonar x2 Producer, Reason synths and a couple of samples of birds song and political ramblings by politicians. It just happens to be an American politician, but it could be any politician from any country, the message would be similar in my view. I suppose its about the power we give away to the few who make us think they control us, instead of the truth which is the just opposite. Rebel practice random acts of kindness! :-) [url="https://soundcloud.com/9thaspect/random-acts-of-kindness-1"]https://soundcloud.com/9thaspect/random-acts-of-kindness-1[/url] Edited June 12, 2013 by Stephen Houghton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Is there any way we could collate all the entries so far at the top of the page like on the voting pages? Just add new ones as they are submitted? I only ask as I've just had a listen to all the pieces submitted thus far and its a bit difficult tracking which track belongs to which person, what with links being requoted etc. This is probably loads of work for someone though I'm guessing? Had a listen to everything so far and as per last month I'm very impressed with the quality. I'm always in awe of people prepared to put vocals on their compositions, it really takes something to bare your singing voice for the world to hear. I've enjoyed elements of all the pieces but I especially likes Steve's submission. Not just because I like to get involved in a bit of solo bass myself, but also because I really enjoyed the melodies in the solo. I felt the whole thing held together really well and managed to sound like a tune and not an endless stream of unrelated phrases as a solo sometimes can. I'm a bit of a defender of solo bass compositions and its music like this that makes it a much easier medium to champion. Rob Edited June 12, 2013 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1371052425' post='2109190'] Is there any way we could collate all the entries so far at the top of the page like on the voting pages? Just add new ones as they are submitted? I only ask as I've just had a listen to all the pieces submitted thus far and its a bit difficult tracking which track belongs to which person, what with links being requoted etc. This is probably loads of work for someone though I'm guessing? Had a listen to everything so far and as per last month I'm very impressed with the quality. I'm always in awe of people prepared to put vocals on their compositions, it really takes something to bare your singing voice for the world to hear. I've enjoyed elements of all the pieces but I especially likes Steve's submission. Not just because I like to get involved in a bit of solo bass myself, but also because I really enjoyed the melodies in the solo. I felt the whole thing held together really well and managed to sound like a tune and not an endless stream of unrelated phrases as a solo sometimes can. I'm a bit of a defender of solo bass compositions and its music like this that makes it a much easier medium to champion. Rob [/quote] Wow, thanks for the positive comments Rob, really appreciate it. I agree about getting the list of entries up as they appear, could we perhaps set up the voting thread early, but with the voting option disable in some way until the appropriate time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1371049845' post='2109133'] Rebel practice random acts of kindness! :-) [url="https://soundcloud.com/9thaspect/random-acts-of-kindness"]https://soundcloud.c...cts-of-kindness[/url] [/quote] I like the Wigan-rap (as you called it!) in this one. Really suits the piece. I'd say you need to pull forward the vocals and also the politician's speech so they sit more at the forefront of the mix. [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1371043063' post='2109014'] Ok, not entered before, but why not, only beacuse it's a real new tune [url="http://soundcloud.com/simonpoulton/something-from-nothing"]http://soundcloud.co...ng-from-nothing[/url] Si [/quote] Another nice, chilled-out tune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I revisited my early effort and, with a bit of tweaking, found some merit in it in that it has the tension that I was trying to create. Added to the fact that I can't see how I can get anything else ready in time, I will post this and be damned. Just don't listen to it in the dark (mmwaaaarhahaha.... ). [url="https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/the-mountain-and-the-moon"]https://soundcloud.c...in-and-the-moon[/url] Re: flaws - the levels aren't high enough and there is a ghost in there near the end that got in when I was adding the wind effect - I couldn't be bothered to re-do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 OK so here is my attempt this month. Unfortunately I still haven't got around to buying any proper recording gear so its another video with rather limited video camera internal microphone sound quality... [media]http://youtu.be/nIuF7lVnK2o[/media] I may change my strings and re-record this later on in the month but thought I'd better post a version now in case I get drunk and forget. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Final pointless update from me: I've decided to track and mix mine after all, the technical problem appears to not be debilitating as i first thought and it's proving a nice distraction from giant black cloud hanging over my foreseeable future. Unfortunately I've reached that inevitable point where I've written a pretty good riff, but after listening to it over and over again I'm convinced I've subconsciously stolen it from somewhere. Oh well, hope you all like B minor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='bobbass4k' timestamp='1371067665' post='2109510'] Oh well, hope you all like B minor... [/quote] I really love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I am really struggling to get soundcloud to upload at the minute , I have tried 3 times , it all seems to work but when I hit the save button it all goes away , and I cant find it , I shall keep trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Success This is my attempt , I had a bit of singist help , and I still can't get the mix quite right for the vocal to sit properly , but I think it is worth putting up for an entry . If I get a better vocal blend I will try again , but it is doing my head in so here it is . [url="https://soundcloud.com/lurksalot/broke-mountain-blues-1"]link [/url] ed to post the new mix Edited June 22, 2013 by lurksalot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Houghton Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1371061905' post='2109404'] I like the Wigan-rap (as you called it!) in this one. Really suits the piece. I'd say you need to pull forward the vocals and also the politician's speech so they sit more at the forefront of the mix. Another nice, chilled-out tune! [/quote] Thanks for the advice Mornats its appreciated, tweaked it a bit and uploaded a new mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1371066730' post='2109487'] OK so here is my attempt this month. Unfortunately I still haven't got around to buying any proper recording gear so its another video with rather limited video camera internal microphone sound quality... [media]http://youtu.be/nIuF7lVnK2o[/media] I may change my strings and re-record this later on in the month but thought I'd better post a version now in case I get drunk and forget. Rob [/quote] Enjoyed that Rob, there was some nice stuff happening with the layers you were building up, I'd be interested to hear where you were taking this if you had some kind of DAW setup so you could include extra song parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Great way to start the day listening to the new entries Have commented on the songs, but have liked them all...... We've had atmospheric styles, Wigan rap and some blues.... Lovely stuff.... It amazes me the creativity that one photo can evoke CamdenRob - I really love the way you use your looping pedal, great build up on the track..... Although sneaking some wine made me giggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) [quote name='steve' timestamp='1371083130' post='2109732'] Enjoyed that Rob, there was some nice stuff happening with the layers you were building up, I'd be interested to hear where you were taking this if you had some kind of DAW setup so you could include extra song parts [/quote] Yeah I'm not sure where I'm going with these pieces to be honest. I've got some feelers out for a hand percussionist to jam my tracks with, not sure how that would tie in with the looper though as obviously the tempo is dictated by whatever the lowest layer is... worth a try though I think I have some friends into producing various styles of music, think next month I might record each loop properly as a sample and send it over to them and see what they come up with. [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1371109553' post='2109799'] CamdenRob - I really love the way you use your looping pedal, great build up on the track..... Although sneaking some wine made me giggle [/quote] Thanks for taking the time to listen Its always nice to get feedback. Regarding the wine - To be honest I'm surprised evidence of my alcohol enthusiasm hasn't crept into any of my other videos... Rob Edited June 13, 2013 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1371066730' post='2109487'] OK so here is my attempt this month. Unfortunately I still haven't got around to buying any proper recording gear so its another video with rather limited video camera internal microphone sound quality... [media]http://youtu.be/nIuF7lVnK2o[/media] I may change my strings and re-record this later on in the month but thought I'd better post a version now in case I get drunk and forget. Rob [/quote] Hey Rob Really nice playing and some very musical ideas - nice work. If I have one small constructive criticism (and I speak from my own experience) the video and music's quality is slightly undermined by the lo-fi location - try a tighter camera angle if you can (my own flat has plenty of baby/kid toys in etc and various bits of clothing lying around so I try and clean up the room before I film anything) - as your playing deserves slicker presentation if possible. Hope that's cool - keep on recording these ideas it sounds like you're developing some good stuff. Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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