Skol303 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 [size=5][color=#800000][b]May’s Composition Challenge is now underway![/b][/color][/size] [size=5]Here’s the image for your inspiration, chosen by last month's winner [b]Lowdown[/b]…[/size] [size=5]And here are the rules 'n' stuff…[/size] [size=4]By entering the competition you agree to the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?app=forums&module=extras§ion=boardrules"]Basschat Terms & Conditions[/url] and [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/3178-forum-guidelines/"]Forum Guidelines[/url], which are designed to help ensure the forum remains free of offensive and/or illegal behaviour and material. In a nutshell:[/size] [size=4][b]1) Please avoid any content that other forum users may find offensive[/b]. 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.[/size] [size=4][b]2) Please make sure you have permission to use any 3rd party sounds included in your track[/b] (ie. sounds that you have not recorded yourself, such as samples of other people's music). The owners of Basschat accept 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.[/size] [size=4]For reference: here's a great source of copyright-free material, all available under Creative Commons license: http://www.freesound.org/[/size] [size=4][b]3) Entries should be no more than five minutes long and written/produced during the month of the competition[/b], taking inspiration from the photo provided. No cheating![/size] [size=4]If you have any questions about the competition rules, just ask.[/size] [b][color=#800000][size=5]The deadline for entries is midnight on Sunday 24th May.[/size][/color][/b] [size=4][i]Yeeehaw![/i] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 i didn't even see a voting page for the last one. or was that relocated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 [quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1430485049' post='2761910'] i didn't even see a voting page for the last one. or was that relocated? [/quote] Hi Rob. We've starting pinning the voting threads in General Discussion to help give the challenge a little more 'exposure'. Here's a link to April's: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/260678-april-composition-challenge-voting/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirchTree Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 This certainly is an interesting picture! I'll try and cook up something fitting. Old country is not my forte, but I guess it'll have to be this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1430494865' post='2762060'] Hi Rob. We've starting pinning the voting threads in General Discussion to help give the challenge a little more 'exposure'. Here's a link to April's: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/260678-april-composition-challenge-voting/"]http://basschat.co.u...allenge-voting/[/url] [/quote] that would be why... i'm a little bit out of the scene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I've made a start... And funnily enough it doesn't sound anything like Frankie Laine singing the "Ok Corral" theme. In fact it's veering wildly toward sleng teng! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I have done my background research , it was very interesting , I am learning a bit every month, Napoleonic wars last month, Tombstone Az and silver mining this month its all very celebral, now, time to reach for the banjo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1430499611' post='2762131'] I've made a start... And funnily enough it doesn't sound anything like Frankie Laine singing the "Ok Corral" theme. In fact it's veering wildly toward sleng teng! [/quote] Oh dear, Ennio Morricone meets the Sex Pistols having a go at Jazz. I think I know what's coming.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 [quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1430501387' post='2762146'] I think I know what's coming.... [/quote] I don't think you do! So far we've got bass (lots, though only 4 notes), drums (various!), keys (6!), some vocal samples and a large shed full of echo, plus a little bit of beatboxing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 So not quite Delaneys Donkey then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) I feel a bit like those donkeys. I'm not very motivated. Perhaps my song will have to be exactly that, not very motivated. Dustys trails.... Edited May 1, 2015 by the boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Watch the bloke who does Mule Train with a tray for some inspiration! That's what I did, and now I've got Cowboy Dub complete with slide guitar and harmonica. Yee Har! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I popped into the Port Crack Converters this afternoon to see what they had, and spied me a Banjo , however they wanted more for a second hand one than a new one of the same model , and would not talk of offers , so virtual banjo it is , I also had a harp in mind Leonard , and a proper jangley saloon bar piano . That said , it might not come out like that at all , last month was the first time that the finished article sounded something like the idea I had in my head at the start of the process, I was well chuffed with that , but at the minute I think I am just going to keep making a selection of noises till I like the sound of one , then run with it , add too much to it , and add enough finishing touches to hide the lack of quality in both the performance and production Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1430589959' post='2762959'] I am just going to keep making a selection of noises till I like the sound of one , then run with it , add too much to it , and add enough finishing touches to hide the lack of quality in both the performance and production [/quote] Aye... Mine's had its first roll in glitter. Next comes the 2nd coat, followed by some ribbon bows and one of those raffia pom-poms. Or maybe 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirchTree Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 @Skol303 Just as matter of interest, would it possible to submit more than 1 piece of music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 In fairness, I think you can offer as many up as you think we can listen to , but I would suggest identifying 1 piece as your entry to the actual challenge. I know Dad is a bit under the weather at the moment , but if we allowed multiple entries, he would be uploading one every 24hrs , he can be a touch productive when on form . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 [quote name='BirchTree' timestamp='1430646126' post='2763245'] Just as matter of interest, would it possible to submit more than 1 piece of music? [/quote] Yep, you'd be welcome to submit more than one entry! It's never been done before and might cause a black hole to open in space time, swallowing the Earth into a 4th dimension ruled by parallel clones of the Chuckle Brothers. But on your head be it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Multiple posts..? Yes, I've posted more than one in past months, but thought it better to declare only one as my 'official' entry, the others being described as 'freebies', or 'throw-aways'. Nothing in principle prevents genuine differing versions of one's inspiration, though, so if you're up to it, go for it..! '[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]A bit under the weather'..? Indeed; but more of a quaint euphemism, I fear. I've tried dabbling with a couple of virtual banjos, but the mind really isn't into it, this month. Not without hope, and I'll be the first to feel delighted with a change of situation. Don't wait up for me, though. Thanks, all, for the flowers and showers of cards, grapes and Lucozade. Back soon, I hope...[/font][/color] Edited May 3, 2015 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1430667449' post='2763540'] Back soon, I hope...[/font][/color] [/quote] Aye! Get well soon! At this rate I might be the 1st to submit an entry and nobody would want that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Oh , mine is taking shape , the musicality behind it is just about done , but as this one is going to be a folk ballad now , I think I need a voice that sounds listenable , and as I type this I have had an idea ............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'll sing it for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirchTree Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Haha! I doubt i'll cause any time rips in space continuum, but thanks all for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1430723751' post='2763901'] I'll sing it for you... [/quote] Lol ..............Oh, and .......still Lol ing You weren't my first choice I have to be totally honest ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Ben Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Set up a vote for which entry you should use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 [quote name='Old_Ben' timestamp='1430731788' post='2764013'] Set up a vote for which entry you should use! [/quote] We do love a good vote in the Recording forum! It's nothing if not democratic down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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