Skol303 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) [size=5][b][color=#B22222]The October Composition Competition is now underway[/color][/b][/size] [b]Here's the photo for your inspiration:[/b] [b]By entering the competition you agree to the Basschat [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?app=forums&module=extras§ion=boardrules"]Terms & Conditions[/url] and [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/3178-forum-guidelines/"]Forum Guidelines[/url][/b], which are designed to help ensure the forum remains free of offensive and/or illegal behaviour and material. In a nutshell: [b]1) Please avoid any content that other forum users may find offensive[/b] (bagpipes are regrettably permitted, however). If your track contains explicit lyrics, for example, then please warn other forum users so they can choose for themselves whether to listen to it. [b]2) Please make sure you have permission to use any 3rd party sounds[/b] included in your track (ie. sounds that you have not recorded yourself, such as samples of other people's music). The owners of Basschat except no responsibility for infringements of copyright or other forms of legal ownership, which are solely the responsibility of competition entrants. If we spot any breaches of copyright then your track will be removed from the competition. For reference: here's a great source of copyright-free material, all available under Creative Commons license: [url="http://www.freesound.org/"]http://www.freesound.org/[/url] [b]3) Entries should be written and produced during the month of the competition[/b], taking inspiration from the photo provided. No cheating! Of course there's no real way for us to tell [i]when[/i] entries were produced, so it's down to your own moral fibre to do the right thing. Don't blame us if you fail to heed this request and suffer a karmic imbalance of some kind... If you have any questions about the competition rules then please get in touch [b][size=5][color=#B22222]The deadline for entries is 24th October... get to it![/color][/size][/b] Edited October 24, 2013 by Skol303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 ...the dark nights are drawing in, the Tories are in town and I need a holiday! Hence the inspiration behind this month's image. Hope it's alright for y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Wow...... What a picture. I can't wAit to get started on this. Edit: spelling of wait...... Edited October 1, 2013 by the boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I am inspired already , though Dad will probably trump me , but that is a lovely photo bud. I am after 2 votes this month to double my average score , ( for which I already feel truly honoured) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1380656615' post='2228626']Wow...... What a picture. I can't wAit to get started on this.[/quote] [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1380656702' post='2228629'] I am inspired already , though Dad will probably trump me , but that is a lovely photo bud.[/quote] Cheers guys, glad the image is to your liking. It's sadly not one of my own photos... but I wouldn't mind sploshing around at the end of that little jetty, supping a cold one. It's taken somewhere in Jamaica. No name on the image details, but he or she certainly has a good eye for composition of the photographic kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Love the photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 How strict is rule 2? I sample all sorts of things, and you can tell they're samples, but you'd never recognise the original recording once I've mangled them. No one would know, but they [i]are[/i] copyrighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) [size=4]I believe Skol and Discreet have posted links (somewhere) for creative commons copyright licenses,[/size] maybe just use them to avoid any problems. Garry Edited October 2, 2013 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I don't mangle them so that no one would know; I mangle them to produce interesting results. I think I'll avoid any of that sort of thing for anything I happen to post here. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 This looks fun... I'm off to buy a steel drum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1380719799' post='2229478']How strict is rule 2? I sample all sorts of things, and you can tell they're samples, but you'd never recognise the original recording once I've mangled them. No one would know, but they [i]are[/i] copyrighted.[/quote] Hi Zenitram. For legal reasons, we can't permit competition entries to include material that is protected by copyright - and for which the producer (i.e. you and I) does not have permission to use. This is to help safeguard the owners of Basschat from any possible legal action from copyright holders. The exact same rule applies as standard to composition and remix competitions on other websites, for example. Of course, it's possible to mangle a copyrighted sample beyond recognition. If you choose to do so that's your call... by doing so you take legal responsibility and if found out, your track will be removed from the competition (plus the small matter of then having to deal with the legal team of whichever record label you've rattled!). You are of course welcome to make tracks using un-licensed samples and share them on other websites (I have done so myself). But the rules on Basschat stand for the reason given above. A source of samples that I often use for the Basschat monthly challenges is Freesound: http://www.freesound.org/ All of the content on there is freely available under [url="http://creativecommons.org/"]Creative Commons[/url] license and includes drums loops, synth sounds, vocal samples and a HUGE variety of field recordings. Great if you like 'digging through the crates' in a virtual sense, like I do Hope that's helped and drop me a message if you want to discuss anything specific. Cheers. And welcome to the monthly challenges! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks. Doesn't look like I'll be entering now though, as the track does contain copyrighted material, and that means it's automatically uneligible, whether it's recognisable or not. Never mind. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1380725267' post='2229593']...Doesn't look like I'll be entering now though...[/quote] ..? Another 3 weeks to go; is there no chance of another compo, using legit stuff..? Please..? Pretty please..? Go on, you know you'd love to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 i love photo's like this, i will try to get something done, but im going on holiday and starting a new job so should be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1380725267' post='2229593']Thanks. Doesn't look like I'll be entering now though, as the track does contain copyrighted material, and that means it's automatically uneligible, whether it's recognisable or not.[/quote] No problem, happy to clarify things and thanks for understanding! I'm a huge fan of sampling myself, so looking forward to hearing your music when the time comes. One more point: entries need to be produced during the month of the competiton, taking inspiration from the photo provided (i.e. no recycling of old material). This is simply for the purpose of keeping things fresh and creating a level playing field for everyone in terms of time available to work on it. This wasn't previously stated in the rules, so I've just added it under Rule 3 in case anyone else is wondering. ...but that's it for the rules! Everything else is fair game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Just to clarify, does Basschat not even tolerate posting a link to a track on Soundcloud that contains copyrighted material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1380727394' post='2229646']Just to clarify, does Basschat not even tolerate posting a link to a track on Soundcloud that contains copyrighted material?[/quote] Good question. Strictly speaking, the owners of Basschat are not responsible for content held on other websites linked to from forum posts. So in principle, yes, we would tolerate a link to a track on SoundCloud containing copyrighted material - because any infringements would be the responsibility of SoundCloud (and whoever uploaded the track). The same applies to YouTube videos, of which you'll find plenty posted here. We would, however, draw the line at: - Links to copyrighted material that is being sold illegally for profit. - Links to material that other forum users may find offensive. Much of this is determined by common sense on an [i]ad hoc[/i] basis. If you're ever in doubt drop me a message and I'll happily advise. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1380724168' post='2229571'] A source of samples that I often use for the Basschat monthly challenges is Freesound: [url="http://www.freesound.org/"]http://www.freesound.org/[/url] [/quote] Great resource, cheers! And bonus votes for anyone who successfully manages to incorporate this sound into their track: [url="http://www.freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/202111/"]http://www.freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/202111/[/url] (well, there aren't any bonus votes to give out but I found that on their homepage and well, kudos if you can fit it into a track!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 My October effort. A solo bass piece I call Calypso Zoom because it is a solo bass calypso recorded on a Zoon H1 - my kit is coming apart for an imminent house move so low tech solutions this month!! [url="https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/calypso-zoom"]https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/calypso-zoom[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1380741776' post='2229962'] My October effort. A solo bass piece I call Calypso Zoom because it is a solo bass calypso recorded on a Zoon H1 - my kit is coming apart for an imminent house move so low tech solutions this month!! [url="https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/calypso-zoom"]https://soundcloud.c...-1/calypso-zoom[/url] [/quote] What time do you call [i]this[/i], eh? Strolling in here late, a full 48 hours after the competition opening... It's really good, Bilbo! Lovely playing. I listened to it a couple of times through right off the bat. Nice recording too. That Zoom H1 sounds like it's fantastic value for money. Good stuff. Edited October 2, 2013 by Skol303 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassPlayersAnonymous Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1380739843' post='2229898'] Great resource, cheers! And bonus votes for anyone who successfully manages to incorporate this sound into their track: [url="http://www.freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/202111/"]http://www.freesound.../sounds/202111/[/url] (well, there aren't any bonus votes to give out but I found that on their homepage and well, kudos if you can fit it into a track!) [/quote] Mornats, I am playing this behind every track submitted. Thanks for the laugh lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1380739843' post='2229898'] And bonus votes for anyone who successfully manages to incorporate this sound into their track: [url="http://www.freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/202111/"]http://www.freesound.../sounds/202111/[/url] [/quote] I like the way they break out into a harmony every now and then.... [size=4]It sounds like a couple of bedroom upright players practising their bowing technique without any Rosin... [/size] [size=4]Garry[/size] Edited October 2, 2013 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1380741776' post='2229962'] My October effort. A solo bass piece I call Calypso Zoom because it is a solo bass calypso recorded on a Zoon H1 - my kit is coming apart for an imminent house move so low tech solutions this month!! [url="https://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/calypso-zoom"]https://soundcloud.c...-1/calypso-zoom[/url] [/quote] Can't even wait now to take the dogs out for a walk..! We'll be expecting November's entry before month end, young lad. Well, at least we now have a benchmark. How, now, am I supposed to do something better, eh..? The lad has speed, imagination, playing ability and a Zoom..! What chance for us mortals..? Here we go, then, regardless; sleeves rolled up and into the fray... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Yeah. But 13 months in, I have never won.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 There there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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