Hey there mate - nice and melodic take here! If you want to make it shine even more, I suggest you to try and link the main ideas in a smoother way - they sound like they are not that well tied together. I mean, think up some passing phrases that connect the main phrases without creating a sensation of just rushing into them

Beat - man...that was cool! You tone nicely cut's throug the mix. It's also a profit of the solo arrangement You made

This is beautiful mate! I love the energy on this take and composition. Great job!

Good ideas and I'll think that the final version going to be very good!

every one has been saying how much this track is inspiring and I got nothin, just when I was about to give up,Bamm , in a big way

so it looks like I am in
and maybe I will get to record on a new T3I dslr that I am giving my wife for her birthday in 2 days

So what's the moral of this story?

a, um, take some loritabs and start playing with the backing track

Great question!! The more of this story is one simple thing PERSISTENCE!!!!

That one thing is THE KEY To soooooo much in life.

WITH AND WITHOUT PAIN KILLERS:Crsn mentioned taking some pain killers and playing to the backing track. hmm. Well, there's that But essentially what you are hopefully trying to work towards is being able to get in that relaxed, "in the zone" state without the use of drink/drugs. Not just crsn of course, I mean everybody. Once you can find that place in your mind where your not doubting yourself, not judging what you are playing before you play it, just letting it happen. You are on your way

Todd






This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Feb 6 2014, 01:42 AM

Not sure if this helps but sometimes if I can't find a start I think of an ending and use it as a start, its actually a simple mind game rather than musical approach

I mean, imagine as if this backing track is an outro rather than intro so you're only giving the finishing touches for a dramatic ending just hit the few notes or scales and there, you've already started

I like the the way in which this discussion is going and to add my two cents:

1) To answer Gabe's question - the moral of the story is: buy your lady a video camera in order to have an excuse to make guitar movies

2) To get in the zone with music, is a matter of getting in the zone with everything you do As long as you can empty your mind and hear the music coming from inside you, you can do a great job. It sounds like a bunch of philosophical mumbo jumbo, but it's actually not.

The more you become aware of the 'mental noise' blocking your awareness to your inner voice, the more you will be able to push it away and create the silence needed to hear what you have to hear. It's like being in a crowded summer town and having a wide window opened. You hear ALL the sounds outside, but not your lovely girl who speaks to you in the room. Close the darn window and listen to the lady - ahaa, you can hear her clear now, right?

Here's Papa Het talking about getting in the zone: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...mp;#entry673756

This post has been edited by Cosmin Lupu: Feb 6 2014, 08:40 AM

Very original approach to composing but i dig it Very cool aspect of playing mentioned - different point of view can change either the lack of inspiration or the whole image of a composition in You head

It's always a good idea to look at things from every possible perspective - A lot of people just get jammed in the details, so that's why it's always good to post the takes here and ask for suggestions. You can never know how others see things - of course, in a way that can help you

just to clarify, it was a" tongue in cheek" comment , not meant for more than a gratuitous chuckle.

inspiration hits when it hits and nothing can get in the way, unless I chose not to follow it

Here is a preview of my take Vid to follow!!! Focused on melodic structure and Harmony. Enjoy!

*Also here is the OVERLOUD TH2 patch I'm using.
 GMCUnited_TH2.xml.zip ( 2.11K ) Number of downloads: 143


https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/todd-gmc-united-collaboration

Hehe! Todd - your take reminds me of Japanese cartoons soundtracks - I could see the sun rising and little children running on a field! That means it's very good

Ha ha ha ha ! Cosmin...! I thought the same and then saw Your comment

Like this?

Exactly! That's the moral.






hahaha that's not a bad idea. Those auto presents are very useful.

Oddly enough, that's what the backing made me think of! It sounds to me like a intro for a kids ANIME like Ranma 1/2 Full Metal Alchemist or DBZ, along those lines.

For example.


I honestly thought that was your intent on the backing? After listening again, I think maybe it's the major key and chord progression that is giving it that vibe in the backing. That's why I liked it I'm a fan of Anime and Jpop so it worked out great!

Here is a vid with a bunch of Anime intros. I often play along with movies/anime/etc. Great way to practice while watching movies/tv


Todd



This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Feb 8 2014, 09:19 PM

That's exactly what You brought to our heads My father plays peothry. I made a metal cover once and all those melodies from acoustic guitar sounded exactly like anime too