Skol303 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1382045606' post='2247334']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] I tried exactly the same at first - a reggae track - but it's ended up being something quite different on account of the 'guest vocal' I managed to get hold of. I think it's better for it, but I'm a long way from where I started out. Struggling to find time to make a good job of the mix at present, but I should have it nailed next week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 [quote name='Stephen Houghton' timestamp='1382045606' post='2247334'] 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] I like the idea of a laid back reggae vibe , it can be really loose , that would suit my playing , recording and mixing talents , ah well its nearly done now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 A final reminder that the competition closes this Thursday...! If you're planning on entering, then get busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 OK , I have run out of opportunity to get a vocal on the piece so I have put a trumpet for a melody and a couple of harmonies , [url="http://soundcloud.com/lurksalot/colour-me-tranquil"]Colour me tranquil [/url] I hope you enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72deluxe Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hello. I have recorded a piece this evening, rather roughly! I have it as an MP3 and also a WAV - which format is acceptable? Does it need to be on Soundcloud? I have my own hosting you see, so can upload it there. Is this acceptable? The difficult bit was getting metronomes to sync etc. I would appreciate any pointers, as I am new around here :-) Thanks, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Welcome Rich As long as we can link to it and hear it, any format will do , even 'you tube' performances have their place here . just put a link in the thread and Skol will pick it up and put it in the vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72deluxe Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) I have put an MP3 on Google Drive for anyone to view as my feeble entry: [url="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2dUQpSGutXEdjZ3NFFiQTJWcDA/edit?usp=sharing"]https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2dUQpSGutXEdjZ3NFFiQTJWcDA/edit?usp=sharing[/url] I must apologise but it is rather bass-heavy, as I "mixed" it using headphones (as my wife was sleeping, didn't want to wake her up). I couldn't get my drum machine to line up with my bass recording properly, and as it was hastily done I do go out of time! I used Hydrogen drum machine and some soft-synths for backing (with reverb and tremolo for texture etc.). I just DI'd my bass from a BBE BMax-T. Others have done laid-back reggae sort of things but I wanted to get over a bit of a jolly feeling I'd have if I could actually go to this place (no holiday left for me this year!), mixed with all of the teeming life and bobbing about in the sea you can see behind, hence the shimmery-ness of it and the muffled flanger section towards the middle (under the sea!). That's my description anyway Again, apologies, but it was hastily done. I called it "Wobbling Sea By The Beach"... Edited October 23, 2013 by 72deluxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 [quote name='72deluxe' timestamp='1382520730' post='2253044'] I have put an MP3 on Google Drive for anyone to view as my feeble entry: [url="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2dUQpSGutXEdjZ3NFFiQTJWcDA/edit?usp=sharing"]https://docs.google....dit?usp=sharing[/url] [/quote] Not feeble at all, sir - I rather enjoyed that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 [quote name='72deluxe' timestamp='1382520730' post='2253044'] I have put an MP3 on Google Drive for anyone to view as my feeble entry: [url="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2dUQpSGutXEdjZ3NFFiQTJWcDA/edit?usp=sharing"]https://docs.google....dit?usp=sharing[/url] [/quote] For some reason - preview is disabled, download only ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Nothing from me this month, I'm afraid; various commitments and general low health got the better of me. I'll be voting, though, and have deliberately refrained from listening up till now so as to have an open mind ([i]in so far as is possible, anyway[/i]... ) and hear all entries 'fresh'. Depending on inspiration from next time's photo, we'll see; let's get this lot in and take it from there. I look forward to this moment every month, it's a high spot. Bring it on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Here's mine. A bit rushed, but when I saw the pic, this is what I heard.... https://soundcloud.com/xgsjx/open-clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1382545097' post='2253497'] For some reason - preview is disabled, download only ? [/quote] Not sure why, but if you press 'download' it just plays, without downloading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72deluxe Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Not sure why only the download button is enabled. Preview is disabled for me too, apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1382556965' post='2253696'] Not sure why, but if you press 'download' it just plays, without downloading [/quote] If I press download, there is no preview, it just downloads (no big deal really) [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/ps89.jpg/][IMG]http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/7384/ps89.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Is the deadline midnight tonight (23rd) or tomorrow (24th)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1382562043' post='2253810']Is the deadline midnight tonight (23rd) or tomorrow (24th)?[/quote] The deadline is midnight tomorrow night (24th) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Good to see so many last minute entries! Well done all, I'm looking forward to listening to them. As mentioned above: entries close tomorrow night, so there's still chance for anyone currently working on something. I've just finished mine… it's a collaboration with an outfit called Mestizo Magic in the US (fronted by a chap called Jason Afable who is, like his namesake, very afable!) whom I found on SoundCloud. The vocal completely changed my original idea of a reggae track into something more sort of disco/funk. My reference material for this, mixing-wise, ended up being 'Get Lucky' by Daft Punk. I didn't get anywhere near that, obviously, but hopefully I got some of the 70s flavour in there. The vibe of the track is meant to say "holidays", which is what I had mind when I chose the pic. Still do... https://soundcloud.com/skollob/what-it-feels-like-feat Feedback welcome as always. PS: the bassline is played on my Peavey Cirrus BXP5. Managed to find the sweet spot with some compression and saturation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1382562209' post='2253812'] The deadline is midnight tomorrow night (24th) [/quote] Cool thanks mate. Had a listen to your entry a few mins ago. I like it. The singer is awesome. I have a song put together but I had a cold whilst recording the vocal so it all sounds a bit nasal. I'm hoping to re record the vocal tomorrow if I have time. If not it will have to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonEdward Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) [url="https://soundcloud.com/simon-edward/the-way-i-feel-about-you-120"]https://soundcloud.c...l-about-you-120[/url] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]...[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]'The Way I feel (about you)' is a new synth-pop track recorded and arranged between 1-23 October 2013. It was inspired by a photograph taken of a shoreline landscape for the Basschat.co.uk composition competition for October 2013.[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]...[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Credits:[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Simon Edward: Bass, vocals and programming.[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]...[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]'The Way I feel (about You)' contains licensed sample loops with thanks to:[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Stuart Keenan for the brilliant mellow pad loop; @[/font][/color][url="https://soundcloud.com/stuartkeenan"]stuartkeenan[/url] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Oli Bell for the use - and quite a bit of abuse - of his excellent 'Bonus Beats' (!)[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]@[/font][/color][url="https://soundcloud.com/groovecriminals"]groovecriminals[/url] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Thanks also to Rob Bridgett for the Ocean Waves [/font][/color][url="http://www.freesfx.co.uk/"]www.FreeSFX.co.uk[/url] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]...[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Made with:[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Lots of gear I like, including my Jaydee GA24 Bass; And the power of the Internet.[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]For more information, please visit [/font][/color][url="http://www.simon-edward.tumblr.com/"]www.simon-edward.tumblr.com/[/url] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Thanks for listening.[/font][/color] Edited October 23, 2013 by SimonEdward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 [quote name='SimonEdward' timestamp='1382565544' post='2253870'] [url="https://soundcloud.com/simon-edward/the-way-i-feel-about-you-120"]https://soundcloud.c...l-about-you-120[/url] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]...[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]'The Way I feel (about you)' is a new synth-pop track recorded and arranged between 1-23 October 2013. It was inspired by a photograph taken of a shoreline landscape for the Basschat.co.uk composition competition for October 2013.[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]...[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Credits:[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Simon Edward: Bass, vocals and programming.[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]...[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]'The Way I feel (about You)' contains licensed sample loops with thanks to:[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Stuart Keenan for the brilliant mellow pad loop; @[/font][/color][url="https://soundcloud.com/stuartkeenan"]stuartkeenan[/url] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Oli Bell for the use - and quite a bit of abuse - of his excellent 'Bonus Beats' (!)[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]@[/font][/color][url="https://soundcloud.com/groovecriminals"]groovecriminals[/url] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Thanks also to Rob Bridgett for the Ocean Waves [/font][/color][url="http://www.freesfx.co.uk/"]www.FreeSFX.co.uk[/url] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]...[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Made with:[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Lots of gear I like, including my Jaydee GA24 Bass; And the power of the Internet.[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]For more information, please visit [/font][/color][url="http://www.simon-edward.tumblr.com/"]www.simon-edward.tumblr.com/[/url] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]Thanks for listening.[/font][/color] [/quote] That's very good. Well done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 AM still not back on-line at home (house-move) so can't do anything meaningful until Monday (28th). Looking forward to listening to all the entries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 didn't get chance to get in on this due to starting a new job and going away for a week etc, hopefully now ive got a clearer headspace ill be able to enter the next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 [quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1382617655' post='2254452']didn't get chance to get in on this due to starting a new job and going away for a week etc, hopefully now ive got a clearer headspace ill be able to enter the next one[/quote] Good to hear you're now settled on the work front, Rob! Looking forward to having you back in the monthly challenges soon mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1382547021' post='2253522']Nothing from me this month, I'm afraid; various commitments and general low health got the better of me.[/quote] Sorry to hear you've been under the weather, Douglas. Hope you're on the mend and please lend your ear to the voting when it commences! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1382619578' post='2254485'] Sorry to hear you've been under the weather, Douglas. Hope you're on the mend and please lend your ear to the voting when it commences! [/quote] [url="http://www.smileyvault.com/"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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