Dad3353 Posted October 2, 2013 Posted October 2, 2013 Too damned rushed. Serves you right. (...[i]says he who, in recent times, held the 'Precipitation Cup' for early work. Didn't win, either.[/i].. ) Quote
Dad3353 Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1380755127' post='2230305'] I voted for you, Dad (really, I did) [/quote] ...which just goes to prove the point... Too damned rushed. Serves you right. (...[i]at which juncture I should, in all politeness, extend thanks for your kind patronage of my measly efforts. Am I going to..? You bet..! I need all the votes I can muster..! Keep 'em coming..![/i] ) Quote
Bilbo Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 PS I apologise for my intonation on the last chord. It is rough as a******es but I wasn't going to do it again. PPS I wrote it and recorded it in less than 30 minutes. I am a bad man Quote
Skol303 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1380793927' post='2230553']I wrote it and recorded it in less than 30 minutes. I am a bad man[/quote] You see... if I could put together something like that in 30 minutes I'd consider myself as having 'made it', musically speaking. I know I receive more than my fair share of plaudits in these competitions (much to others' chagrin, I'm sure ) but the process by which I go about writing is nowhere near as spontaneous - it's much more 'engineered'. So hats off to you mate. This sort of thing - just hitting record and nailing it - always gets huge respect from my corner. It's partly why I'm enjoying working with Mike (urb) outside of these challenges - his improv skills are, like yours, a real credit to his musicianship and a breath of fresh air in my world of otherwise obsessively planned and programmed sounds. [i]Now if you'd just let me add a drum'n'bass beat beneath that bassline, maybe get a rapper involved, and...[/i] Edited October 3, 2013 by Skol303 Quote
Zenitram Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1380796084' post='2230603'] [i]Now if you'd just let me add a drum'n'bass beat beneath that bassline, maybe get a rapper involved, and...[/i] [/quote] I was thinking the same thing -- get an amen break going all over that... Quote
Bilbo Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 I don't really do back-beats, guys. I am sure that is why I keep losing out Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1380793927' post='2230553'] PPS I wrote it and recorded it in less than 30 minutes. I am a bad man [/quote] See, when you can turn out a performance like that in < 30 minutes, you can probably understand why most of us thought it was you playing that cello on last month's entry! Quote
Skol303 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Posted October 3, 2013 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1380796755' post='2230619']I don't really do back-beats, guys. I am sure that is why I keep losing out [/quote] I'm a sucker for a back-beat. I once read that the appeal of such rhythms has something to do with the Golden Ratio. Then I read elsewhere that it was complete baloney. Whatever. There's certainly some kind of voodoo to them! Quote
Stephen Houghton Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 Hi all, great pic Skol and I see you won again last month so I didn't miss much then I have finally got my room sorted and have set my stuff up again so shiver in your boots this month Skol, I am back with a vengeance ( just thought if I had a room of my own to work in the creative juices would be unstoppable, but then again you know what thought did ) Great entries last month from everyone, just had a listen but was too late to vote, sorry everyone Quote
RockfordStone Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1380796084' post='2230603'] but the process by which I go about writing is nowhere near as spontaneous - it's much more 'engineered'. [/quote] my song writing is spontaneous, that is why my entering is sporadic... if the picture grabs me i can write and record a song in a matter of a few hours.... if i can't get in that mindset i don't bother generally Quote
RockfordStone Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 ive got some ideas for this..... i might buck my own trend and go totally instrumental Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 https://soundcloud.com/white_elephant/still-sea-deep-breaths Here we go...thought I'd give this competition lark a bash for the first time. Hope y'all like it! Quote
the boy Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 I've got a hook and a chorus recorded on voice memos on my phone. I'll get to work on this on Monday. Haven't listened to any entries yet. I will do that at work later and leave some feedback. Quote
Zenitram Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 I've solved my copyright issues so there'll be a track coming from me. Quote
SimonEdward Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1380654708' post='2228584'] ... [b]Here's the photo for your inspiration:[/b] ... 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] [/quote] [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1380655263' post='2228597'] ...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] This is more than alright! .. set the photo as my laptop wallpaper to remind me.. so thanks for sharing Skol. Missed last month's (had an idea, but just couldn't make it fit).. Hope I can do the competition justice this month?? or serve up some justice to the competition (JOKE!!!) Quote
Skol303 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 Great stuff folks! Good to see so many people getting stuck in this month [quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1380973101' post='2232949'] [url="https://soundcloud.com/white_elephant/still-sea-deep-breaths"]https://soundcloud.c...ea-deep-breaths[/url] Here we go...thought I'd give this competition lark a bash for the first time. Hope y'all like it! [/quote] Good work Ralph. Lovely track. Very serene, nice playing and well put together. Welcome aboard! Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Cheers, Skol, glad you like it! Quote
Skol303 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Posted October 17, 2013 A quick reminder that the deadline for entries this month is a week today - 24th October. So there's still plenty of time to get something finished! Go for it Quote
lurksalot Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 I am ahead now then , I am pretty much ready for the vocal , I just need to find a vocalist , I am going lay an instrument down as the vocal melody then at least I can run with that if I have to Quote
Skol303 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Posted October 17, 2013 ^ Good plan mate! I've had a couple of 'accidental' instrumental tracks that started out with the intention of vocals, but ended up with a synth part or other line that ended up fitting the bill. I'm collaborating with someone this month on the vocal. Another happy accident! SoundCloud is great for that if you're willing to spend time contacting people. Quote
the boy Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 This was harder than I thought. I couldn't find time this month. I threw it together today so the vocal and mix are terrible but I have committed to entering so I'm not bunking out this month. I will post the link tomorrow. Quote
Stephen Houghton Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Hi all, Tried to do a laid back Reggae style thing and it just sort of imploded and I took loads of time messing with it, I have binned it (note to self don't attempt reggae style keys again until I can actually play a keyboard, it ended up sounding a bit like the magic roundabout theme on acid). Will have another pop if I have time but I really am struggling at the moment, seem to have writers block. Quote
Skol303 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1382045349' post='2247323']This was harder than I thought. I couldn't find time this month. I threw it together today so the vocal and mix are terrible but I have committed to entering so I'm not bunking out this month. I will post the link tomorrow.[/quote] Good on ya! 'Dunkirk spirit' and all that Quote
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