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GMC Forum _ PRACTICE ROOM _ Gmc (you're Gonna Love It) Video Clip

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2012, 02:27 PM

Hi everybody!!! I'm so happy to announce that the "GMC (You're Gonna Love It)" Collab Videoclip is now ready! smile.gif

Let me tell you about the process of this one and some thoughts. Here you can find the original thread where everything started: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=41622&st=100

This tune started as a regular Video Collab. I had the riffs and chorus for this song in my Cirse's demos folder and shared the idea with Kris who really like it. That's why I decided to start the thread announcing a big collab that will feature Kris as the vocalist for the song. After that the tune started to become more and more awesome thanks to everybody's contributions.

Quadrium wrote the first ideas for the lyrics the same day that I posted the song! Then Kris took those ideas, arranged it and re-wrote some sections. Bogdan recorded the Bass Guitar which has been arranged with a really good taste and played so tight. When Kris posted his vocal takes I was amazed by his interpretation. He is like a chameleon when he sings, he has many different voices and in this song I think that he shows a new dimension of his vocal abilities. He sounds aggressive, melodic, serious, funny at the same time, I feel that his voice fits so well with the tune.

Then, the awesome GMCers started to post their amazing takes, Quadrium's take (at 1:49)was recorded over the chorus chord progression and the melodies that he recorded sound very emotive. Ivan's playing (01:37) is so Maiden for me in this one, I love his tone and the video looks cool with that effect that he added. Nimrandir (01:23) sincerely has blown my mind, not only his technique is top level, the solo composition is perfect, it evolves like the professional player's solos. In the end you will find ElHombre take, he recorded something when the collab was already closed, but as he was so exited with the idea and I saw that he has a really cool energy I decided to give him a change. His take adds some arrangements and bends over the last G - M - C part. My solo is simple and rocker, it was the solo that I recorded in the original demo for the song, I have kept it because I really like its groove and power. You will also see Quadrium playing some cool keyboard ideas over the bridge and chorus.

Then I recorded all the rhythm guitars again with my Tube amp and started mixing the tune. At the same time we started http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42691&st=40 to invite everybody to record a video saying "Practice", "GMC" or singing the chorus for the song. As this is a new GMC hymn we wanted everybody appear here singing it. An well, we have the appearance of Cosmin, Sensible Jones, Ulrik, Procyon & Marfol.

With all this material I edited the Video Clip. The project was very heavy and it took some job to get the final video that you will see. I want to thank every guy that has participated on this tune, I must say that this is my biggest project here and Im so proud of what we get. This is the evidence of how cool a song can be done if many GMCers work together.

So well, after this long introduction (sorry I'm so excited!! biggrin.gif) this is the final version of this new GMC Hit!!


Posted by: Nihilist1 Feb 22 2012, 02:34 PM

Thumbs up all around. You guys did an excellent job!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2012, 02:36 PM

QUOTE (Nihilist1 @ Feb 22 2012, 10:34 AM) *
Thumbs up all around. You guys did an excellent job!


Thanks friend! smile.gif

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Feb 22 2012, 02:47 PM

Great song and great work on editing Gabe, you're a hitmaker! smile.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2012, 03:03 PM

QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Feb 22 2012, 10:47 AM) *
Great song and great work on editing Gabe, you're a hitmaker! smile.gif



WE are. smile.gif

Thanks for joining mate!

Posted by: maharzan Feb 22 2012, 03:04 PM

This is super awesome! Great work everyone!! smile.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Feb 22 2012, 03:04 PM

oh my god this is so much more than amazing - a new GMC hymn indeed!

Posted by: gregc1 Feb 22 2012, 03:07 PM

That is awesome!

Posted by: quadrium Feb 22 2012, 03:08 PM

Wooow! Awesome job everyone! biggrin.gif And thank you Gab for putting this amazing piece together smile.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2012, 03:26 PM

Thanks everybody for the comments!! smile.gif

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Feb 22 2012, 11:04 AM) *
oh my god this is so much more than amazing - a new GMC hymn indeed!


Definitely! smile.gif

QUOTE (quadrium @ Feb 22 2012, 11:08 AM) *
Wooow! Awesome job everyone! biggrin.gif And thank you Gab for putting this amazing piece together smile.gif


Thanks you mate for all your job on this one!

Posted by: eMGie Feb 22 2012, 03:29 PM

Wow, it is amazing! Really catchy song and great solos. smile.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Feb 22 2012, 03:34 PM

Wow this was a really awesome collaboration! It was an honor for me to be part of this song.
Its so cool that we can all make songs together even though we are miles away! smile.gif



Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2012, 03:59 PM

QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Feb 22 2012, 11:34 AM) *
Wow this was a really awesome collaboration! It was an honor for me to be part of this song.
Its so cool that we can all make songs together even though we are miles away! smile.gif


yeah! I'm amazed of this! that's why I love Internet and GMC! smile.gif

Posted by: thefireball Feb 22 2012, 04:04 PM

Hey, what are the lyrics...some of it i have trouble understanding..haha i am a southern guy - but i guess in rock and roll it's hard to hear lyrics sometimes. it's a given. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2012, 04:06 PM

QUOTE (thefireball @ Feb 22 2012, 12:04 PM) *
Hey, what are the lyrics...some of it i have trouble understanding..haha i am a southern guy - but i guess in rock and roll it's hard to hear lyrics sometimes. it's a given. biggrin.gif


hey man! here you have the lyrics!

We're talking hard...and rocking hard!
You don't know who the hell we are

Day and night, we make it right
And who's to say we've gone too far?

Practice - makes us better
Practice - gives us the strength we need
Practice - you know that we are ready
Practice - That's right baby, 'cause do you know who we are? (We are GMC)

We're flying far away
To the promised land of 'Axe n Shred'
It's time to set the sails

We're loving it, kicking it, playing it and doing it all at...

...GMC!

Posted by: thefireball Feb 22 2012, 04:19 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 22 2012, 09:06 AM) *
hey man! here you have the lyrics!

We're talking hard...and rocking hard!
You don't know who the hell we are

Day and night, we make it right
And who's to say we've gone too far?

Practice - makes us better
Practice - gives us the strength we need
Practice - you know that we are ready
Practice - That's right baby, 'cause do you know who we are? (We are GMC)

We're flying far away
To the promised land of 'Axe n Shred'
It's time to set the sails

We're loving it, kicking it, playing it and doing it all at...

...GMC!


Oh okay, these look like the ones in the thread I saw - I just didn't know if they were the final version. Thanks man. This clears it up a lot.

Posted by: SpaseMoonkey Feb 22 2012, 04:20 PM

I've already had to share this with my FB friends, its way to good not to share! Heck I'm on my 3rd listen as I'm typing this! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2012, 04:45 PM

QUOTE (SpaseMoonkey @ Feb 22 2012, 12:20 PM) *
I've already had to share this with my FB friends, its way to good not to share! Heck I'm on my 3rd listen as I'm typing this! biggrin.gif


hahaha that's great friend! thanks for sharing it! wink.gif

Posted by: Procyon Feb 22 2012, 04:48 PM

Wow! This is sooooo amazingly cool!! What a really great song featuring top musicians!!!
You all did a very very good job, especially you, Gabe - thank you so much! And Kristofer - every time I listen to this song your voice just blows me away...
By the way: I just joined in last minute... I was sick these days but this song nailed me and I thought it was worth trying to take some video clips - and oh yes, it was!! cool.gif
I am really proud to be part of this - wow, this is so exciting!!! Thanks again everyone!

Posted by: mad Feb 22 2012, 04:49 PM

OMG ohmy.gif I'm speechless - this is absolutely amazing, can't stop listen and watching! Brilliant editing and rocking sound. Congrats to everyone, this is a masterpiece in all!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2012, 05:24 PM

QUOTE (Procyon @ Feb 22 2012, 12:48 PM) *
Wow! This is sooooo amazingly cool!! What a really great song featuring top musicians!!!
You all did a very very good job, especially you, Gabe - thank you so much! And Kristofer - every time I listen to this song your voice just blows me away...
By the way: I just joined in last minute... I was sick these days but this song nailed me and I thought it was worth trying to take some video clips - and oh yes, it was!! cool.gif
I am really proud to be part of this - wow, this is so exciting!!! Thanks again everyone!


Thanks friend!! I really enjoyed your videos!! smile.gif

QUOTE (mad @ Feb 22 2012, 12:49 PM) *
OMG ohmy.gif I'm speechless - this is absolutely amazing, can't stop listen and watching! Brilliant editing and rocking sound. Congrats to everyone, this is a masterpiece in all!!


Thanks a lot man! wink.gif

Posted by: Sinisa Cekic Feb 22 2012, 09:27 PM

That was extraordinary !!! Great song and mix !!

Posted by: playaxeman Feb 22 2012, 09:41 PM

great collab guys tumbs up for you all.


Really liked the solo from the guy with the white JEM Good job. I was thinking Which instructor is that ? I don't know any iinstructor who has a JEM

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2012, 09:57 PM

QUOTE (playaxeman @ Feb 22 2012, 05:41 PM) *
great collab guys tumbs up for you all.


Really liked the solo from the guy with the white JEM Good job. I was thinking Which instructor is that ? I don't know any iinstructor who has a JEM



yeah! Nimrandir is an awesome player! smile.gif

Posted by: waggers Feb 23 2012, 04:41 PM

Absolutely brilliant smile.gif

Posted by: Dinaga Feb 23 2012, 04:45 PM

Absolutely awesome and epic video, but I expected no less from you guys! biggrin.gif

What can I say, GMC rocks and this was great to watch, listen and enjoy! wink.gif

Posted by: Fran Feb 23 2012, 04:55 PM

What to say... excellent from beginning to end. The riffing, the solos and vocals, lyrics... amazing job guys. And a rocking editing too.
Great job guys cool.gif

Posted by: Marfol Feb 24 2012, 06:56 AM

Great job, Gabe! It defintely rocks!

And: I am in a music video! Great! Thank you!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 24 2012, 07:14 AM

Thanks for the comments guys!! smile.gif

Posted by: Sensible Jones Feb 24 2012, 01:26 PM

Amazing job Gabe!!!!
Well done everyone!!
biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 24 2012, 03:21 PM

Thanks mate! Reaching the 1000 views! smile.gif

Posted by: Pio Jr. Feb 24 2012, 03:25 PM

Nice guitarwork. I like main guitarriff and solo's in the middle

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 25 2012, 05:41 PM

QUOTE (Pio Jr. @ Feb 24 2012, 11:25 AM) *
Nice guitarwork. I like main guitarriff and solo's in the middle



Thanks Pio! wink.gif

Posted by: HungryForHeaven Feb 26 2012, 11:13 AM

Niiice, fantastic job Gabe and the Gang!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 26 2012, 11:14 AM

QUOTE (HungryForHeaven @ Feb 26 2012, 07:13 AM) *
Niiice, fantastic job Gabe and the Gang!


Thanks mate! smile.gif

Posted by: Melodic madness Oct 5 2012, 11:32 PM

Love the energy of this one! Outstanding! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 6 2012, 05:39 AM

QUOTE (Melodic madness @ Oct 5 2012, 07:32 PM) *
Love the energy of this one! Outstanding! biggrin.gif


Thanks mate. smile.gif

Posted by: Grace Oct 6 2012, 06:34 AM

This is friggin' awesome. Period. The solos are heavenly and the guy that comes out a lot singing and also playing (I believe it is Kristofer Dahl?) he looks so much like my brother it's crazy!! He could be my brother's long lost twin!! laugh.gif

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 6 2012, 07:06 PM

QUOTE (Grace @ Oct 6 2012, 02:34 AM) *
This is friggin' awesome. Period. The solos are heavenly and the guy that comes out a lot singing and also playing (I believe it is Kristofer Dahl?) he looks so much like my brother it's crazy!! He could be my brother's long lost twin!! laugh.gif


yeah! Kris is the lead singer! Post a pic of your brother!! It would be funny... biggrin.gif

Posted by: Grace Oct 7 2012, 07:17 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Oct 6 2012, 06:06 PM) *
yeah! Kris is the lead singer! Post a pic of your brother!! It would be funny... biggrin.gif


Well unfortunately this is the only pic I found and it's not so great but here's my brother that looks like Kris! smile.gif
Oh and I found the second one of him messing around at his job biggrin.gif laugh.gif He's funny and energetic just like Kris!


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