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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 24 2013, 10:42 PM

Hey there merry GMCrs, we're happy to announce that the new 'Smells like Winter Video Collab' is ON!

Because we love the feeling of being surrounded by a small army of players such as the fine folks here at GMC, we decided to start a new joint collab! What better setting than the chilly Winter season spiced up with Christmas flavors? So, grab any Christmas or winter themed item - it can be anything from clothes to your dog dressed as a reindeer and feature them in your video!

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BACKING TRACK

We are going to use the backing track from Piotr' lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Winter-Tune/ :
 Winter_Tune_Backing_Track.mp3 ( 2.96MB ) : 929

Tempo : 87 BPM
Key : E minor

As before, three of us - Cosmin, Gabriel and Darius - will support you along the way and if you feel stuck, please post your feedback in this thread or send us a PM!

How to enter this collaboration?

1. Download the backing track and open it in your recording software
2. You can wear something Christmasy or in the Winter mood - really, anything that suits the idea of a great Wintery themed collab
3. Record your part in the recording software and with your video cam (if you have the possibility to record video).
You can record anything - a short fill part, rhythm based ideas, or a full lead part (solo).
4. Render one track containing your recording only - 16 bit wave file 44,1 kHz
5. Render one track containing both solo and backing track in an .mp3 format
6. Send us your video (preferably in .mp4 format)

You can send us the last 3 files mentioned, using a dropbox link, or any other transfer service you are used to, by posting them in this thread or attaching them to a private message.

If you can't submit a video, you can send us only the audio files and some pictures of you - it will work out great as well! The more pictures you send, the better will it be for editing in the final video!

When attaching/sending the collab files, please include the source file of the video as well.

As with the previous http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=50021 or http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=50525 Collabs, IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER/ ADVANCED/ PRO/ GOD - all styles, approaches and all levels are welcome and you can even play just a short fill if you feel like it!

The whole idea is to get involved and be a part of the big GMC family team!

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Collab tips:

As in the previous collabs, we want this one to be as strong as possible, as this will give your playing and progress maximum exposure. So here's what we suggest:

Making short but polished and detailed lines will always give you better results. If you focus on a short part of the backing track, then you will most likely amaze yourself and others! No explicit need to play over the full backing track length, pick any amount of bars you feel most comfortable playing over.

It is always better to come up with something short but catchy or memorable!

Check out these lessons for inspiration:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/e-minor-melodic-solo/ - E minor ballad style slow licks
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Winter-Tune/ - licks that suit the track, done by Piotr

Scales you could use:

E natural minor (E Aeolian)

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

E minor pentatonic

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

Remember - the only thing we require is that you participate and be yourself - there are no rules, and no limits!

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Deadline: 25th of January 2014.

Participants : Cosmin Lupu, Darius Wave, Gabriel Leopardi, Opetholic, Doug Lane, jstcrsn, bleez, Miguel, Beat Zbinden, wollace03, Sensible Jones, Caelumamittendum, Todd Simpson, Nimrandir, tflava, Renan, Spase Moonkey, Headbanger

Posted by: Opetholic Dec 24 2013, 11:02 PM

Oh man, what an epic backing track you guys chose for this collab.. This is one of my most favorite lessons at GMC.. I would love to join, only I don't know if I could possibly do any justice to the wonderful backing..

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 25 2013, 12:17 AM

QUOTE (Opetholic @ Dec 24 2013, 11:02 PM)

Posted by: Doug Lane Dec 25 2013, 01:29 AM

I'm in! This time I'm going to be working on my entry for a good while, I have some surprises in mind for this one

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 25 2013, 09:10 AM

Alright welcome Mert and Doug! Everyone is welcome and Mert - by all means man, you are a great player and I am sure that there are absolutely no worries in what regards coming up with something nice, especially that you like this piece

Posted by: Gitarrero Dec 25 2013, 09:43 AM

I'm a little camera-shy, but I will try to overcome my fear and post a video.

Posted by: jstcrsn Dec 25 2013, 12:05 PM

QUOTE (Gitarrero @ Dec 25 2013, 09:43 AM)

Posted by: bleez Dec 25 2013, 02:23 PM

Winter is awesome, E minor is awesome..... Im in

QUOTE (Gitarrero @ Dec 25 2013, 08:43 AM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 25 2013, 04:22 PM

I'll just clear one thing - it's much better when You focus on a short part but with extra thinking and precise workout so You deliver best You can instead of 2 minutes impro Of course improvisations are wellcome as well but we're not able to put such a long runs in a finall vid because probably not much of listeners would be able to go through full 30 minuets video It's probably obvious but for those who are new to the collabs maybe it will help to choose best part and focus on developing the highest possible performance Your'e able to do

Posted by: Beat Zbinden Dec 25 2013, 04:47 PM

I'm in! This ist my first collab!

Posted by: wollace03 Dec 25 2013, 08:51 PM

I will definitely try this one if I find the time....great backing track - great idea for a collab!

Posted by: miguelbatalha Dec 25 2013, 09:14 PM

I think it would be a good idea to have a time limit? Maybe 45 secs maximum?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 25 2013, 09:36 PM

Hey guys! It's great to see that we already have many participants. This collabs are getting bigger and bigger!!

QUOTE (miguelbatalha @ Dec 25 2013, 05:14 PM)

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 25 2013, 11:18 PM

QUOTE (miguelbatalha @ Dec 25 2013, 09:14 PM)

Posted by: Sensible Jones Dec 25 2013, 11:52 PM

I'm in!!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 26 2013, 05:18 PM

Awesome to have you in guys - this will be an epic collab!

Who is going to break the "ice"?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 26 2013, 11:05 PM

The important idea is to make a statement with your recording - it really doesn't have to be complicated, as it's more important to be memorable So, jstcrsn, bleez Miguel, Beat, wollace and Neil - you guys are on the list Thanks for joining the ranks!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 27 2013, 06:51 AM

You had me at E MINOR!!!

Todd

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 24 2013, 04:42 PM)

Hey there merry GMCrs, we're happy to announce that the new 'Smells like Winter Video Collab' is ON!

Because we love the feeling of being surrounded by a small army of players such as the fine folks here at GMC, we decided to start a new joint collab! What better setting than the chilly Winter season spiced up with Christmas flavors? So, grab any Christmas or winter themed item - it can be anything from clothes to your dog dressed as a reindeer and feature them in your video!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BACKING TRACK

We are going to use the backing track from Piotr' lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Winter-Tune/ :
 Winter_Tune_Backing_Track.mp3 ( 2.96MB ) : 929

Tempo : 87 BPM
Key : E minor

As before, three of us - Cosmin, Gabriel and Darius - will support you along the way and if you feel stuck, please post your feedback in this thread or send us a PM!

How to enter this collaboration?

1. Download the backing track and open it in your recording software
2. You can wear something Christmasy or in the Winter mood - really, anything that suits the idea of a great Wintery themed collab
3. Record your part in the recording software and with your video cam (if you have the possibility to record video).
You can record anything - a short fill part, rhythm based ideas, or a full lead part (solo).
4. Render one track containing your recording only - 16 bit wave file 44,1 kHz
5. Render one track containing both solo and backing track in an .mp3 format
6. Send us your video (preferably in .mp4 format)

You can send us the last 3 files mentioned, using a dropbox link, or any other transfer service you are used to, by posting them in this thread or attaching them to a private message.

If you can't submit a video, you can send us only the audio files and some pictures of you - it will work out great as well! The more pictures you send, the better will it be for editing in the final video!

When attaching/sending the collab files, please include the source file of the video as well.

As with the previous http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=50021 or http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=50525 Collabs, IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER/ ADVANCED/ PRO/ GOD - all styles, approaches and all levels are welcome and you can even play just a short fill if you feel like it!

The whole idea is to get involved and be a part of the big GMC family team!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Collab tips:

As in the previous collabs, we want this one to be as strong as possible, as this will give your playing and progress maximum exposure. So here's what we suggest:

Making short but polished and detailed lines will always give you better results. If you focus on a short part of the backing track, then you will most likely amaze yourself and others! No explicit need to play over the full backing track length, pick any amount of bars you feel most comfortable playing over.

It is always better to come up with something short but catchy or memorable!

Check out these lessons for inspiration:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/e-minor-melodic-solo/ - E minor ballad style slow licks
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Winter-Tune/ - licks that suit the track, done by Piotr

Scales you could use:

E natural minor (E Aeolian)

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

E minor pentatonic

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

Remember - the only thing we require is that you participate and be yourself - there are no rules, and no limits!

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Deadline: 25th of January 2014.

Participants : Cosmin Lupu, Darius Wave, Gabriel Leopardi, Opetholic, Doug Lane, jstcrsn, bleez, Miguel, Beat Zbinden, wollace03, Sensible Jones

Posted by: tflava Dec 27 2013, 12:36 PM

Hello guys i'm also inn!

The previous collabs i didnt saved my guitar wav only file but this time i wont let this happen.


grtzz tim

Posted by: Nimrandir Dec 27 2013, 05:23 PM

I'll try to come up with something. Hope I didn't forget how to play guitar as I haven't played for soooo long .

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Dec 27 2013, 07:28 PM

I am definitely joining as well!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 27 2013, 10:47 PM

Alright gentlemen! Welcome aboard!

Posted by: Renan Dec 28 2013, 06:55 PM

Hey , I remember my REC take at this backtrack. This is so good
It'll be a great collab ! I'm in !

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 28 2013, 10:22 PM

Great to have you in guys!

Posted by: Doug Lane Dec 29 2013, 02:34 AM

okay guys, I know I said that I'd be waiting to post mine for a while, but the method turned out to be more efficient than I ever could have imagined. I have owned a YouRock guitar for quite a while, and I picked it back up when I went home on holiday. The result was that I can now use samples and keyboard patches on a guitar! Please enjoy my entry: Wintertune +the Doug Lane Orchestra! Video will be coming soon. as well as audio files.
https://soundcloud.com/doug-lane/winer-tune-doug-lane-orchestra

Also, I'd like to let the instructors know that they are welcome to use all of my additional instruments to the backing track on anyones take if it will help with the overall presentation of the finished product. I wanted to make this entry more about enhancing what was already there than just shredding over another track.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 29 2013, 10:09 AM

QUOTE (Doug Lane @ Dec 29 2013, 02:34 AM)

QUOTE (Renan @ Dec 28 2013, 06:55 PM)

Hey , I remember my REC take at this backtrack. This is so good
It'll be a great collab ! I'm in !

Posted by: Opetholic Dec 29 2013, 01:34 PM

This will be my contribution:
 winter.mp3 ( 1016.25K ) : 279

I is not really original but oh well First thing that comes to my mind about winter

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 29 2013, 02:02 PM

QUOTE (Beat Zbinden @ Dec 25 2013, 04:47 PM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 30 2013, 11:46 AM

QUOTE (Opetholic @ Dec 29 2013, 01:34 PM)

This will be my contribution:
 winter.mp3 ( 1016.25K ) : 279

I is not really original but oh well First thing that comes to my mind about winter

Posted by: SpaseMoonkey Dec 30 2013, 10:33 PM

*poof* Well hello ladies and djents!

Kind of up in the air on this. I know some people would love for me to give this a go.

I love the backing, have a small jam I did today. But I can't like it myself minus the ending in your face feel. The rest needs work, but I just can't get anything better with that tone. I'm thinking back the highs down, toss some more mids on it, maybe increase the bass a bit more then cut in the EQ of the DAW, then have some reverb on it to lengthen the notes so they string better together to give it more of a voice to it instead of the robotic sound it has with that tight tone I have. But hey anything can happen! Also forces me to go buy a camera stand to record! But anyways here is my sad attempt at an improvisation.

https://soundcloud.com/spasemoonkey/hate-winters-testing

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 31 2013, 12:52 AM

QUOTE (Doug Lane @ Dec 28 2013, 10:34 PM)

QUOTE (Opetholic @ Dec 29 2013, 09:34 AM)

This will be my contribution:
 winter.mp3 ( 1016.25K ) : 279

I is not really original but oh well First thing that comes to my mind about winter

QUOTE (SpaseMoonkey @ Dec 30 2013, 06:33 PM)

*poof* Well hello ladies and djents!

Kind of up in the air on this. I know some people would love for me to give this a go.

I love the backing, have a small jam I did today. But I can't like it myself minus the ending in your face feel. The rest needs work, but I just can't get anything better with that tone. I'm thinking back the highs down, toss some more mids on it, maybe increase the bass a bit more then cut in the EQ of the DAW, then have some reverb on it to lengthen the notes so they string better together to give it more of a voice to it instead of the robotic sound it has with that tight tone I have. But hey anything can happen! Also forces me to go buy a camera stand to record! But anyways here is my sad attempt at an improvisation.

https://soundcloud.com/spasemoonkey/hate-winters-testing

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 31 2013, 12:48 PM

QUOTE (SpaseMoonkey @ Dec 30 2013, 09:33 PM)

*poof* Well hello ladies and djents!

Kind of up in the air on this. I know some people would love for me to give this a go.

I love the backing, have a small jam I did today. But I can't like it myself minus the ending in your face feel. The rest needs work, but I just can't get anything better with that tone. I'm thinking back the highs down, toss some more mids on it, maybe increase the bass a bit more then cut in the EQ of the DAW, then have some reverb on it to lengthen the notes so they string better together to give it more of a voice to it instead of the robotic sound it has with that tight tone I have. But hey anything can happen! Also forces me to go buy a camera stand to record! But anyways here is my sad attempt at an improvisation.

https://soundcloud.com/spasemoonkey/hate-winters-testing

Posted by: tflava Dec 31 2013, 02:50 PM

here is my idea i'm workin on.

grtzz tim[attachment=35125:Winter_c...visation.wmv]

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 31 2013, 02:52 PM

QUOTE (tflava @ Dec 31 2013, 02:50 PM)

Posted by: tflava Dec 31 2013, 03:50 PM

[attachment=35126:winter_c...abs_full.wav]

[attachment=35127:Winter_c...visation.wmv]

Posted by: Hajduk Dec 31 2013, 07:30 PM

Hi all, would love to be a part of this collab but here are my main two issues because I am very tech stupid at times and two of my goals this year are, 1. being in a collab and 2, how do you Render one track containing your recording only - 16 bit wave file 44,1 kHz and render one track containing both solo and backing track in mp3 format?? I know how to record a video with backing track and would love to be able to figure out the other part, its ok to laugh at me but these things drive me crazy that I cant figure it out, I also have a soundcloud account which I don't get how to put on here, any help would be awesome and sorry to bug you all with this. Thank you

Posted by: SpaseMoonkey Dec 31 2013, 08:43 PM

QUOTE (Hajduk @ Dec 31 2013, 01:30 PM)

Hi all, would love to be a part of this collab but here are my main two issues because I am very tech stupid at times and two of my goals this year are, 1. being in a collab and 2, how do you Render one track containing your recording only - 16 bit wave file 44,1 kHz and render one track containing both solo and backing track in mp3 format?? I know how to record a video with backing track and would love to be able to figure out the other part, its ok to laugh at me but these things drive me crazy that I cant figure it out, I also have a soundcloud account which I don't get how to put on here, any help would be awesome and sorry to bug you all with this. Thank you

Posted by: Hajduk Jan 1 2014, 06:58 AM

Thank you Will give it a try.

Posted by: Beat Zbinden Jan 1 2014, 04:58 PM

This is my idea.
Not yet perfect 100%.

 Collab.mp3 ( 503.49K ) : 173

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 1 2014, 06:01 PM

QUOTE (Beat Zbinden @ Jan 1 2014, 03:58 PM)

QUOTE (SpaseMoonkey @ Dec 31 2013, 07:43 PM)

Lets see here my good sir!

If you have a DAW (Logic, Cubase, Reaper, ECT).

Just toss the background track in a track. Then have an open track so you can click record. Get that jazz laid down like pow!

For me when I tell it to render the project, it asks what output I wish to save as. That's where you'd tell it that you want to create a 44.1kHz 16-bit file to a wave. Then go back and render another project track from the one you are working on with the backtrack muted so it gives you a solo. So an example in the file name could be. "Smell_Like_Winter_Full.wav" then the other maybe as "Smells_Like_Winter_Solo.wav" so you have them split. Then you can head on over to soundcloud tell it to upload a track, just make sure the file is set to downloadable so that they can take it from the site. Rinse and repeat with the other file.

Then sit back and enjoy the great music you enjoyed!

Posted by: Alisson da Silva Jan 2 2014, 09:26 PM

Hey guys! Here's what I'm working on. What do you guys think about the tone? It's my second time recording , so I'm not really sure if it's good or not.

 Winter_Tune_full.mp3 ( 1.22MB ) : 271

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 2 2014, 09:48 PM

QUOTE (Alisson da Silva @ Jan 2 2014, 09:26 PM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 3 2014, 09:17 AM

QUOTE (Alisson da Silva @ Jan 2 2014, 08:26 PM)

Posted by: Alisson da Silva Jan 5 2014, 12:53 AM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 2 2014, 09:48 PM)

Now that was nice! Thanx for the take. I like that crunchy drive You use there Also some simple yet very fine phrasing concepts for that track

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 3 2014, 09:17 AM)

Hey Alisson - I agree with Darius on his ideas and I like the 'question/answer' approach. The only thing you could work on, would be to make the phrasing sound a bit more fluid - that doesn't mean you have to change anything in terms of composition, but practice it more and record when you can play it fluidly and with a lot of feel keep rocking!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 5 2014, 12:31 PM

QUOTE (Alisson da Silva @ Jan 4 2014, 11:53 PM)

Hey Cosmin! Thanks man , I'm practicing it and I'll record it again when I decide to make the video.

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 6 2014, 05:49 PM

Who else is planning to enter this collab?

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 6 2014, 09:54 PM

Just a qucik reminder Some of You already did this but all of You can count on our support. If You have any idea and would like to get some tips You can send us private messages or just post the primary take here for a feedback. Remember - we're not a YT. No one will troll You here - only constructive feedback for Your own good

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 7 2014, 08:37 AM

Darius is right If you feel like entering the collab but in the same time, you fear that your take 'might not be good enough' you are dead wrong Send any of us a PM or post the question or idea here. We will help out in demonstrating that there's beauty in every idea, as long as we learn how to exploit it properly.

Posted by: Piotr Kaczor Jan 7 2014, 04:47 PM

What a surprise! I don't know why I didn't see this...?!
Wonderful music ideas, guys!
Oh, and I'm honored. It's always cool to hear my BT's with your amazing solos
P.S. I'm just working on "Winter tune II" and this collab will be a great inspiration in making this lesson.

Posted by: SteveGuitar Jan 7 2014, 04:52 PM

QUOTE (Opetholic @ Dec 24 2013, 11:02 PM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 7 2014, 06:46 PM

QUOTE (Piotr Kaczor @ Jan 7 2014, 04:47 PM)

What a surprise! I don't know why I didn't see this...?!
Wonderful music ideas, guys!
Oh, and I'm honored. It's always cool to hear my BT's with your amazing solos
P.S. I'm just working on "Winter tune II" and this collab will be a great inspiration in making this lesson.

Posted by: Headbanger Jan 7 2014, 08:01 PM

I've been improvising over a small section of this beautiful tune..would like a little feedback from anyone...cheers: need refining!!
I made a couple of short Wav files...hope thats right... First try at collab so be honest with criticisms...I can take it!!

 Winter_collab.wav ( 4.04MB ) : 238


 Winter_collab_2.wav ( 4.54MB ) : 325

Posted by: bleez Jan 7 2014, 10:59 PM

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 7 2014, 07:01 PM)

I've been improvising over a small section of this beautiful tune..would like a little feedback from anyone...cheers: need refining!!
I made a couple of short Wav files...hope thats right... First try at collab so be honest with criticisms...I can take it!!

 Winter_collab.wav ( 4.04MB ) : 238


 Winter_collab_2.wav ( 4.54MB ) : 325

Posted by: DeGroot Jan 8 2014, 04:32 AM

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 7 2014, 07:01 PM)

I've been improvising over a small section of this beautiful tune..would like a little feedback from anyone...cheers: need refining!!
I made a couple of short Wav files...hope thats right... First try at collab so be honest with criticisms...I can take it!!

 Winter_collab.wav ( 4.04MB ) : 238


 Winter_collab_2.wav ( 4.54MB ) : 325

Posted by: DeGroot Jan 8 2014, 05:03 AM

I've been working out this solo for a couple days. I loaned out my camera so I'll have to shoot the video later!

I'd be curious to know what you think of the guitar tone here? I'm working with a new mic (sm57) and been working on improving my recordings. I still need to purchase a good set of monitors to give myself better judgement.

https://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/winter-collab

Posted by: bleez Jan 8 2014, 09:19 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jan 8 2014, 04:03 AM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 8 2014, 09:57 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jan 8 2014, 04:03 AM)

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 7 2014, 07:01 PM)

I've been improvising over a small section of this beautiful tune..would like a little feedback from anyone...cheers: need refining!!
I made a couple of short Wav files...hope thats right... First try at collab so be honest with criticisms...I can take it!!

 Winter_collab.wav ( 4.04MB ) : 238


 Winter_collab_2.wav ( 4.54MB ) : 325

Posted by: Headbanger Jan 8 2014, 10:08 AM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 8 2014, 09:57 AM)

Howdy mate I like the tone and your articulation is almost there (some notes would require a bit more attention so that they may reach the intended pitch) but the general thing that you need to work on would be direction. The playing needs to head somewhere and that is obtained by working with a clear rhythmic path in combination with the note choice. The licks you used are good, but they are staying instead of leading to a direction. Try to tie them up and we'll take it from there

Posted by: DeGroot Jan 8 2014, 01:30 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 8 2014, 08:57 AM)

Excellent take man If you are to ask me, the playing can stay like this! Dynamics, melody and technique! About the tone - it has something of the tone you had so far but also a different edge, maybe I am lead by the open string lick you did? I am a fan of those

QUOTE (bleez @ Jan 8 2014, 08:19 AM)

oooh, that sounds very tasty dude. I like the tone, the playing aint too bad either

Posted by: Headbanger Jan 8 2014, 01:34 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jan 8 2014, 05:03 AM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 8 2014, 02:11 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jan 8 2014, 05:03 AM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 8 2014, 02:33 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jan 8 2014, 01:03 AM)

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 7 2014, 04:01 PM)

I've been improvising over a small section of this beautiful tune..would like a little feedback from anyone...cheers: need refining!!
I made a couple of short Wav files...hope thats right... First try at collab so be honest with criticisms...I can take it!!

 Winter_collab.wav ( 4.04MB ) : 238


 Winter_collab_2.wav ( 4.54MB ) : 325

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 8 2014, 06:21 PM

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 7 2014, 08:01 PM)

I've been improvising over a small section of this beautiful tune..would like a little feedback from anyone...cheers: need refining!!
I made a couple of short Wav files...hope thats right... First try at collab so be honest with criticisms...I can take it!!

 Winter_collab.wav ( 4.04MB ) : 238


 Winter_collab_2.wav ( 4.54MB ) : 325

Posted by: Headbanger Jan 8 2014, 09:34 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 8 2014, 06:21 PM)

Ha finally! Well well Rod...it's about time to see You in the huge collabs we do currently Jus t take a look at the impressive number of downloads

I like the first one (first file) much more

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 8 2014, 10:28 PM

Ha ha ha it's memorable for sure - it's probably the shortest take ever

Posted by: DeGroot Jan 9 2014, 12:01 AM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 8 2014, 01:11 PM)

Now my friend You'll see no further tone complains! This is really great - warm and no more harsh treble Same great job with the tone as with the take itself

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 8 2014, 01:33 PM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 9 2014, 12:39 AM

IU'm very glad I could help You're playing is fantastic...now with the new tone it's all a masterpiece

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 9 2014, 08:52 AM

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 8 2014, 09:08 AM)

Thanks Bleez, DeGroot and Cosmin. I'll take all of this into consideration and see if I can lead into more direction rather than 'staying'...I usually work on all the collabs although never post as they never seem right. I'd describe myself as an improvisor rather than a learner of lead lines..maybe that's my problem. This years resolution is to try and post a bit of music rather than hide...I'll do some more impro and hopefully get something better together!

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jan 8 2014, 12:30 PM)

Thanks Cosmin I suppose it isn't a drastic tone change since I'm only changing the mic... It is still the same amp and guitar as I normally use. I will keep this take and send you guys video soon!




Thanks Bleez, appreciate it! Look forward to hearing your take

Posted by: bleez Jan 9 2014, 10:04 PM

well, this will be my attempt. I couldn't really getting anything very good for the first part of the backing so I just concentrated on the last part.

Posted by: Headbanger Jan 9 2014, 10:27 PM

QUOTE (bleez @ Jan 9 2014, 10:04 PM)

Posted by: bleez Jan 9 2014, 11:01 PM

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 9 2014, 09:27 PM)

Nice Dude!!! Very Inspiring!!I'm gonna bale now!

Posted by: DeGroot Jan 10 2014, 04:08 AM

QUOTE (bleez @ Jan 9 2014, 09:04 PM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 10 2014, 09:42 AM

QUOTE (bleez @ Jan 9 2014, 09:04 PM)

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 9 2014, 09:27 PM)

Nice Dude!!! Very Inspiring!!I'm gonna bale now!

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 10 2014, 10:24 AM

Ha! Another cool take from Bleez Our GMC Zakk Wylde

Posted by: bleez Jan 10 2014, 01:58 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 10 2014, 08:42 AM)

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 10 2014, 09:24 AM)

Ha! Another cool take from Bleez Our GMC Zakk Wylde

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 10 2014, 02:24 PM

There are some! You're phrasing really goes into Zakk style I wish You someday to be able to play the fast runs as well but the way You connect notes is very zakk-ish

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 10 2014, 02:30 PM

QUOTE (bleez @ Jan 9 2014, 06:04 PM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 11 2014, 01:57 PM

It's all just a matter of time and focus, bleez I've seen your progress over time and your progress is more then imminent!

What other things are you currently working on in respect to technique?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 12 2014, 04:47 PM

Who else is planning to enter this one?

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jan 12 2014, 04:49 PM

I'm really struggling with coming up with anything useful.

Posted by: Headbanger Jan 12 2014, 06:46 PM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Jan 12 2014, 04:49 PM)

I'm really struggling with coming up with anything useful.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 13 2014, 12:27 PM

Ben and Headbanger - I am inviting you two, to share the takes at the current stage so that we may help out with the direction Do we have a deal, gentlemen?

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jan 13 2014, 07:44 PM

I wish I had something, Cosmin, but I've got absolutely nothing. Well, I've got 100 different things, but nothing that's worth keeping.

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 13 2014, 08:00 PM

Anybody who is looking for some tips and ides join me on video chat 14.01. - 20.00 London time

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jan 13 2014, 08:03 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 13 2014, 08:00 PM)

Anybody who is looking for some tips and ides join me on video chat 14.01. - 20.00 London time

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 13 2014, 08:47 PM

Ok Ben. Also let me know how about Your PC health?

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jan 13 2014, 08:53 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 13 2014, 08:47 PM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 13 2014, 10:46 PM

Ben! Oh my God! You're seeing Tesseract

In the mean time - why not check out the replay of my last v-chat session - it features concepts regarding improvising on ONE string it may seem not that much but it will trigger some thoughts and ideas for certain. Please let me know what ya think:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=39243&view=findpost&p=671081

PS: It's available for EVERYONE here who needs some reset on the mind and hands Especially for this collab

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jan 13 2014, 10:52 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 13 2014, 10:46 PM)

Ben! Oh my God! You're seeing Tesseract

In the mean time - why not check out the replay of my last v-chat session - it features concepts regarding improvising on ONE string it may seem not that much but it will trigger some thoughts and ideas for certain. Please let me know what ya think:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=39243&view=findpost&p=671081

PS: It's available for EVERYONE here who needs some reset on the mind and hands Especially for this collab

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 14 2014, 04:01 AM

Hey guys! Here is a tip for the ones that are still fighting with the backing! I hope that it helps!



E Pentatonic minor:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

D Major arpeggio:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 14 2014, 08:42 AM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Jan 13 2014, 09:52 PM)

Posted by: HungryForHeaven Jan 14 2014, 08:48 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 14 2014, 04:01 AM)

Hey guys! Here is a tip for the ones that are still fighting with the backing! I hope that it helps!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 14 2014, 12:13 PM

QUOTE (HungryForHeaven @ Jan 14 2014, 04:48 AM)

Hi Gabriel. Your great video pretty much sums it all up, I think I got a couple of ideas for the collab. And let me just add that your tips are certainly not only for beginners (in case any non-beginners would be intimidated by the title of the video).

Posted by: Headbanger Jan 14 2014, 05:05 PM

Thanks for that video Gab...Its a great instructional video to help guys like me..I wish there was a similar video each time someone released a new collab...and I think everyone would gain a lot more guitar melody/lead playing knowledge....I also like the 1 String approach that Cosmin has been showing on his chats. I've been incorporating that into my practice routine and it does seem to be uncovering stuff that I wouldn't have thought of rather than with more strings involved and cliché licks...Note choice becomes much different in a linear fashion.
I think Darius is doing this collab in tonights chat...so hats of to the instructor dudes for their time and motivation!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 14 2014, 07:56 PM

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 14 2014, 01:05 PM)

Thanks for that video Gab...Its a great instructional video to help guys like me..I wish there was a similar video each time someone released a new collab...and I think everyone would gain a lot more guitar melody/lead playing knowledge....I also like the 1 String approach that Cosmin has been showing on his chats. I've been incorporating that into my practice routine and it does seem to be uncovering stuff that I wouldn't have thought of rather than with more strings involved and cliché licks...Note choice becomes much different in a linear fashion.
I think Darius is doing this collab in tonights chat...so hats of to the instructor dudes for their time and motivation!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 15 2014, 09:31 AM

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 14 2014, 04:05 PM)

Thanks for that video Gab...Its a great instructional video to help guys like me..I wish there was a similar video each time someone released a new collab...and I think everyone would gain a lot more guitar melody/lead playing knowledge....I also like the 1 String approach that Cosmin has been showing on his chats. I've been incorporating that into my practice routine and it does seem to be uncovering stuff that I wouldn't have thought of rather than with more strings involved and cliché licks...Note choice becomes much different in a linear fashion.
I think Darius is doing this collab in tonights chat...so hats of to the instructor dudes for their time and motivation!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 16 2014, 12:40 PM

Any news guys?

Posted by: tflava Jan 17 2014, 06:56 PM

Hello Guys,

Here is my take over the winter tune.

I found it real difficult but i wanted to give it a try.

And not having shot is always missed.

I don,t know if you see the link but here is it also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78omMSgkens

grtzz Tim

QUOTE (tflava @ Jan 17 2014, 06:53 PM)

QUOTE (bleez @ Jan 9 2014, 10:04 PM)

Posted by: tflava Jan 18 2014, 07:51 PM

i forgot the files. Here they are.


Grtzz!

[attachment=35391:winter_c...s_full_2.wav]

[attachment=35392:winter_c...tar_only.wav]

[attachment=35393:winter_c...vie_file.wmv]

something went wrong here they are.

[attachment=35394:winter_c...s_full_2.wav]

[attachment=35395:winter_c...tar_only.wav]

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 19 2014, 02:06 AM

QUOTE (tflava @ Jan 17 2014, 02:56 PM)

Posted by: tonyk Jan 19 2014, 02:51 AM

Take 247.New mistake each time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bRVTE5dpSY


https://soundcloud.com/tonyk525/winter-collab-solo


https://soundcloud.com/tonyk525/winter-collab-1-1

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 19 2014, 11:14 AM

Tonyk - Just a little tip. When You want us to see the video embed in You post You have to remove everything before the "=". In Your case:
del: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
leave: 7bRVTE5dpSY
and it all will be ok with the video You can edit Your post

As for the playing seems like the track is a challenge but Your doing Your best to prepare the take and this is a very good attitude. Some of the parts You choose to play are very hard to play on the kind of distortion You use. Maybe try to add some gain to get more compression and sustain. This will solve a few issues

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 19 2014, 12:43 PM

Here's also a little tip from me

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 19 2014, 03:45 PM

Hey everyone - who else is going to enter?
Only a few bars over the backing track should work.

Please don't forget about the deadline of 25th of January

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 19 2014, 04:49 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 19 2014, 01:06 AM)

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 19 2014, 10:14 AM)

Tonyk - Just a little tip. When You want us to see the video embed in You post You have to remove everything before the "=". In Your case:
del: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
leave: 7bRVTE5dpSY
and it all will be ok with the video You can edit Your post

As for the playing seems like the track is a challenge but Your doing Your best to prepare the take and this is a very good attitude. Some of the parts You choose to play are very hard to play on the kind of distortion You use. Maybe try to add some gain to get more compression and sustain. This will solve a few issues

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 19 2014, 06:59 PM

QUOTE (tonyk @ Jan 18 2014, 10:51 PM)

Posted by: tonyk Jan 20 2014, 01:53 AM

Thanks for feedback guys.Assuming I can polish licks up,add bit more gain, would my take be acceptable or are there particular parts that should just be trashed.thanks

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 20 2014, 08:24 AM

Hey Tony I think that your ideas are nice but they are not being executed properly, so regardless of which part you would go for, I think it's good either way. If you notice, the track has three different stages/parts: the beginning, the middle and the ending.

The beginning -> 0:55
The middle -> 0:55 - 01:12
The ending -> 01:13 - Finish

Pick one up and we can polish the licks and try to get them as close to perfection as possible, deal?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 21 2014, 11:04 AM

Hey guys! Just 4 days to deadline! Remember that you don't have to solo in the whole backing to be part of this one. You can choose some bars and record a melody over it and you will be part of the final video! And remember to check my tips:

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 21 2014, 02:12 PM

So...get through some tips of Gabriel and mine and rock on We will repeat this many times I think but...You can choose even just a 4 to 8 bars and try to work on such a short part to create cool add for the collaboration

Posted by: wollace03 Jan 21 2014, 09:07 PM

hi!
here is my contribution to the collab..



hope it ok...
really, really cool backing track!!!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 21 2014, 09:30 PM

hi wollace! That's a nice solo! There are many interesting phrases and your tone fits really good over the backing. Thanks for taking the time to join this one!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 22 2014, 09:03 AM

QUOTE (wollace03 @ Jan 21 2014, 08:07 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 22 2014, 11:53 AM

3 days guys! If any of you would like to work on this one and needs my help, I'll be online today so feel free to contact me and we can work together!

Who is in?

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 22 2014, 03:27 PM

QUOTE (wollace03 @ Jan 21 2014, 09:07 PM)

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jan 23 2014, 03:51 AM

Todd here I started at the classical breakdown in the middle. Great bit! Begging for a bit of Yngwieesque shredding in there so I went a bit nuts. Here is the result. Vid and files to follow!

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/winter-todd-collabproject-solo

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 23 2014, 09:08 AM

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jan 23 2014, 02:51 AM)

Todd here I started at the classical breakdown in the middle. Great bit! Begging for a bit of Yngwieesque shredding in there so I went a bit nuts. Here is the result. Vid and files to follow!

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/winter-todd-collabproject-solo

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 23 2014, 09:25 AM

Great then We got Todd on board as well

Posted by: Doug Lane Jan 23 2014, 11:15 PM

Hey guys, I am having some massive computer failures on top of being totally swamped at work, I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to make a video for this one I'll do my best to upload files for my take ASAP and try to take a picture to go with it. I'll do video for the next one!

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 23 2014, 11:27 PM

That;'s a bad news Doug. I hope You'll get things working properly soon Of course if You'll have problem with the video, Your audio would be still warm wellcome

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jan 24 2014, 01:02 AM

Sorry guys, I'm going to have to drop out of this one, I've been trying to use different S/Wares as you know and haven't quite got it co-ordinated yet.
Have just got my main Studio PC loaded with Linux and just need to sort a few things out and I'll be back in the mix for the next one!!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jan 24 2014, 05:54 AM

Here is my AUDIO FILE SOLO ONLY Vid to Follow!! It has a long silence at the start as I being the solo at the classical part in the middle. It should line up perfectly when dropped in a DAW, hopefully Ideally, it should sound like it does in the sound cloud preview.

 Winter_Todd_CollabProject_Solo.mp3 ( 786.65K ) : 105


Here it is an an AIF high quality file zipped just in case the MP3 doesn't want to line up right for timing. Sometimes MP3 files can cause synch issues in a daw project when mixed with uncompressed files.


 ToddSoloOnlyAif.aif.zip ( 6.36MB ) : 112


Here is my Vid!!!

*Here is the download link on dropbox also.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2761041/WinterCollabFinalVid.mov

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jan 22 2014, 09:51 PM)

Todd here I started at the classical breakdown in the middle. Great bit! Begging for a bit of Yngwieesque shredding in there so I went a bit nuts. Here is the result. Vid and files to follow!

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/winter-todd-collabproject-solo

Posted by: bleez Jan 24 2014, 09:15 AM

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jan 24 2014, 04:54 AM)

It has a long silence at the start as I being the solo at the classical part in the middle. It should line up perfectly when dropped in a DAW, hopefully

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 24 2014, 09:24 AM

Yes. This i great and I've asked for it previously Believe me or not but even with some great players it's still not a midi track. Some of the notes are always a bit in front of, or behind the beat and it's hard to make perfect synchro by ear. This is also a reason of much more time taken to import all takes. One more thing. This will work only if You import Your backing to the daw and move it to the very beginning of the session "home" or "0 locator". Then You set the locators to the very beginning of the backing and it's end. This way You will export Your solo with perfect sync. Otherwise it will take me some time find best sync.

Posted by: SpaseMoonkey Jan 24 2014, 05:26 PM

My take:


DropBox:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ajriijwqmj9dnow/wyylLSsJjy

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 24 2014, 05:48 PM

QUOTE (Doug Lane @ Jan 23 2014, 07:15 PM)

Hey guys, I am having some massive computer failures on top of being totally swamped at work, I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to make a video for this one I'll do my best to upload files for my take ASAP and try to take a picture to go with it. I'll do video for the next one!

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jan 24 2014, 01:54 AM)

Here is my AUDIO FILE SOLO ONLY Vid to Follow!! It has a long silence at the start as I being the solo at the classical part in the middle. It should line up perfectly when dropped in a DAW, hopefully Ideally, it should sound like it does in the sound cloud preview.

 Winter_Todd_CollabProject_Solo.mp3 ( 786.65K ) : 105


Here it is an an AIF high quality file zipped just in case the MP3 doesn't want to line up right for timing. Sometimes MP3 files can cause synch issues in a daw project when mixed with uncompressed files.


 ToddSoloOnlyAif.aif.zip ( 6.36MB ) : 112


Here is my Vid!!!

*Here is the download link on dropbox also.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2761041/WinterCollabFinalVid.mov

QUOTE (SpaseMoonkey @ Jan 24 2014, 01:26 PM)

Posted by: wollace03 Jan 24 2014, 06:45 PM

here is the link to my files:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kioigo7mrrye8bi/FlOWXNOahJ

there are some great takes so this will be another killer collab..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 24 2014, 08:12 PM

So glad to see that SpaseMoonkey joined and there are more takes gathering Let's see who else is on? One more day to go!

Tomorrow I will show you my idea

Posted by: tonyk Jan 25 2014, 02:57 AM

Last attempt





https://soundcloud.com/tonyk525/winter-collab-511

https://soundcloud.com/tonyk525/winter-collab-511-solo

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jan 25 2014, 03:08 AM

WELL SAID!! Having to line up tracks manually that don't start at "0" can be a iffy at best. It's a good idea to line up the backing and your solo track on any collab so that the person putting them together can drop them in and have them synch up and then edit from there.

Todd

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 24 2014, 03:24 AM)

Yes. This i great and I've asked for it previously Believe me or not but even with some great players it's still not a midi track. Some of the notes are always a bit in front of, or behind the beat and it's hard to make perfect synchro by ear. This is also a reason of much more time taken to import all takes. One more thing. This will work only if You import Your backing to the daw and move it to the very beginning of the session "home" or "0 locator". Then You set the locators to the very beginning of the backing and it's end. This way You will export Your solo with perfect sync. Otherwise it will take me some time find best sync.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 25 2014, 05:24 PM

QUOTE (tonyk @ Jan 25 2014, 01:57 AM)

Posted by: DeGroot Jan 25 2014, 06:37 PM

I have the no backing file set to "0". Are you guys able to download the video straight from youtube?




https://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/winter-collab

https://soundcloud.com/degroot-2/winter-collab-nobacking-track

Posted by: bleez Jan 25 2014, 07:15 PM

Here's all my files, both audio takes are with the full length backing track.
[attachment=35512:winter.mp4]
[attachment=35513:bleez_with_backing.mp3]
[attachment=35514:bleez_no_backing.wav]

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 25 2014, 07:44 PM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jan 25 2014, 02:37 PM)

Posted by: tonyk Jan 25 2014, 09:25 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 25 2014, 06:44 PM)

This is a KILLER take man. I really enjoy your energy, the phrasing, the tone and how you use different parts of the neck. Thanks for joining friend!

Posted by: DeGroot Jan 25 2014, 10:14 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 25 2014, 06:44 PM)

This is a KILLER take man. I really enjoy your energy, the phrasing, the tone and how you use different parts of the neck. Thanks for joining friend!

QUOTE (tonyk @ Jan 25 2014, 08:25 PM)

Posted by: Alisson da Silva Jan 25 2014, 11:07 PM

Here is my video, I hope it's good enough.

 Winter_Tune_2.mp3 ( 1.13MB ) : 110
 Guitar_only_Winter_Tune.mp3 ( 1.13MB ) : 100

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 26 2014, 02:24 AM

QUOTE (Alisson da Silva @ Jan 25 2014, 07:07 PM)

Posted by: Doug Lane Jan 26 2014, 02:30 AM

okay, I've finally managed to put together all of my audio files for my contribution! I've got several parts that can be taken individually and place in any section of the final product you would like, feel free to put any of them in whatever spot you'd like. Here's also a short video with of my actual guitar section
 smells_like_winter_files.zip ( 13.02MB ) : 106

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 26 2014, 04:55 AM

This sounds killer Doug!! Great stuff! Luckily you could even provide the video for this one! Thanks friend.

This collab is finally getting really cool!!

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 26 2014, 12:28 PM

QUOTE (tonyk @ Jan 25 2014, 02:57 AM)

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jan 25 2014, 06:37 PM)

Posted by: DeGroot Jan 26 2014, 02:18 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 26 2014, 11:28 AM)

Also...very creative mic position

Posted by: verciazghra Jan 26 2014, 03:04 PM

So this collab is over I guess? Deadline 25th? I just found it today wanted to make something for it, should I?

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 26 2014, 03:16 PM

QUOTE (verciazghra @ Jan 26 2014, 03:04 PM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 26 2014, 04:50 PM

That's great idea. Sometimes we can make exceptions

Posted by: Nava Jan 26 2014, 05:19 PM

Looking foward to hear and see this collab:)
Great takes here

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 26 2014, 07:24 PM

Excellent take DG! Vince - go for it man! I understand we are extending the collab take deadline?

Doug! So glad to have you in here as well man great melodies and articulation control! Alisson - your take was very good as well man Maybe adding a little bit of delay would've tied the phrases together a bit nicer

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jan 26 2014, 08:35 PM

I"m doing a lesson series in video chat based on this collab so hopefully it will turn some folks on to it Today is our last day for working on the backing for this collab so hopefully some late comers will pitch in with killer solos!!

I made sure to mention in the chat the importance of leaving the empty space/time in a track so that it lines up properly in a daw.

Todd

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 27 2014, 09:52 AM

Ok. Thanx Todd

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 27 2014, 10:55 AM

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jan 26 2014, 04:35 PM)

I"m doing a lesson series in video chat based on this collab so hopefully it will turn some folks on to it Today is our last day for working on the backing for this collab so hopefully some late comers will pitch in with killer solos!!

I made sure to mention in the chat the importance of leaving the empty space/time in a track so that it lines up properly in a daw.

Todd

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 27 2014, 11:42 AM

Alright guys and gals! Officially, the take submission has been closed and we are starting gathering the materials for the final mix

Big thanks to everyone who participated!

Posted by: verciazghra Jan 27 2014, 09:36 PM

That's good and fine, I'm gonna upload mine when I'm done anyway, I'm rearranging and making it it's own tune anyway. Not really using it as a backing track rather as a basic idea for a composition.

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 27 2014, 10:36 PM

Of course we would like to hear it I hope You could reach upcoming collaboration. Keep your hands on pulse for info

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 28 2014, 08:52 AM

QUOTE (verciazghra @ Jan 27 2014, 08:36 PM)

Posted by: verciazghra Jan 28 2014, 02:28 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 28 2014, 08:52 AM)

Very good man! So glad to have ya back Let's see the take and in the mean time... what have you been up to?

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jan 28 2014, 08:37 PM

Can't wait to hear how this one turns out! Gonna be awesome

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 29 2014, 09:25 AM

QUOTE (verciazghra @ Jan 28 2014, 01:28 PM)

Not much been busy with Chopin etudes and finished compositional work on a freelance job. Just working on music basically but much more focused. I needed a break from all the talking and get down to some uninterrupted practical work if you know what I mean It's good to be back! How have you been Cosmin?

Posted by: Headbanger Jan 29 2014, 10:51 AM

I have to apologise for not submitting anything else to this collab. I found the backing very hard to work with (as beautiful as it is). I did do a mountain of different takes, but unfortunately, my hours of trying didn't get me anything I considered worthy...I know my playing is in a transitional period at the moment...I'm playing my Bass Guitars a lot and studying rhythm rather than lead on my Electric Guitars...that hasn't helped with the collab although the trying does seem to push me to a new plateau and into different pastures. Thanks to the GMC instructors for their constant support and efforts to help in this collab...Cosmin, Darius and Gab...

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 29 2014, 02:54 PM

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 29 2014, 06:51 AM)

I have to apologise for not submitting anything else to this collab. I found the backing very hard to work with (as beautiful as it is). I did do a mountain of different takes, but unfortunately, my hours of trying didn't get me anything I considered worthy...I know my playing is in a transitional period at the moment...I'm playing my Bass Guitars a lot and studying rhythm rather than lead on my Electric Guitars...that hasn't helped with the collab although the trying does seem to push me to a new plateau and into different pastures. Thanks to the GMC instructors for their constant support and efforts to help in this collab...Cosmin, Darius and Gab...

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 29 2014, 04:58 PM

It's a shame but I'm so glad You decided to try I hope You don't mind of I force You to make a take for the next collab ?

Posted by: Headbanger Jan 29 2014, 05:59 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 29 2014, 04:58 PM)

It's a shame but I'm so glad You decided to try I hope You don't mind of I force You to make a take for the next collab ?

Posted by: verciazghra Jan 29 2014, 11:29 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 29 2014, 09:25 AM)

I totally agree on less talking and more playing Less interruptions as well - unfortunately, we are living in a world in which you have to develop a skill based on dodging interruptions - I recommend an awesome book that teaches a lot of useful things: The 4 hour workweek by Tim Ferris.

Otherwise, I have just released my band's latest music video last week (you can check it out here, if you'd like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FijEtxp5P0I) and started working on the next album Practicing more than before, which feels tremendously awesome and otherwise, I am healthy and fit so I can say it's all good!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 30 2014, 08:37 AM

QUOTE (verciazghra @ Jan 29 2014, 10:29 PM)

God yes that book is amazing. I've read it, I think it was good for me anyway. I spent a lot of time reading and talking about subjects related to practice they helped immensely during my time off gmc and other music related forums. Very nice song and video, I might have my first hiphop video done soon. A couple of friends of mine who work with video production said that they liked one of my songs so much that they just had to make a video

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 30 2014, 10:03 AM

QUOTE (Headbanger @ Jan 29 2014, 05:59 PM)

Sounds interesting...I welcome a challenge...maybe if I was forced it would be less voluntary and do me good!!

Posted by: Headbanger Jan 30 2014, 10:23 AM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 30 2014, 10:03 AM)

I have a great proposition - how about an individual thread in my section for Your collab take, as soon as the collab is published ?

Posted by: Darius Wave Jan 30 2014, 11:59 AM

this one is closed Support will be given for upcoming one

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 30 2014, 03:06 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 29 2014, 05:25 AM)

I totally agree on less talking and more playing Less interruptions as well - unfortunately, we are living in a world in which you have to develop a skill based on dodging interruptions - I recommend an awesome book that teaches a lot of useful things: The 4 hour workweek by Tim Ferris.

Otherwise, I have just released my band's latest music video last week (you can check it out here, if you'd like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FijEtxp5P0I) and started working on the next album Practicing more than before, which feels tremendously awesome and otherwise, I am healthy and fit so I can say it's all good!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 31 2014, 07:27 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 30 2014, 02:06 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 31 2014, 02:58 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Jan 31 2014, 03:27 AM)

It will teach you A LOT about how to manage your time and get the most out of life Read it - I totally recommend it!

Posted by: Headbanger Jan 31 2014, 05:10 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Jan 30 2014, 11:59 AM)

this one is closed Support will be given for upcoming one

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 1 2014, 09:16 AM

Ladies and gentlemen You might want to take a look over the new collab:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=51247

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 2 2014, 04:58 AM

The new collab looks AWESOME!!!!!

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Feb 1 2014, 03:16 AM)

Ladies and gentlemen You might want to take a look over the new collab:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=51247

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 2 2014, 09:30 AM

Dig in gentlemen! I see Todd has signed up already!

Posted by: tflava Feb 2 2014, 10:48 AM

When is the winter tune collabs ready?

or is it already finished?

grtzz tim

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 2 2014, 11:45 AM

We'll get You updated as soon as possible. There is a lot of work with this kind of mix so it takes some time

Posted by: tflava Feb 2 2014, 05:15 PM

allright.

Yeah i can think that.

i was afraid that i missed it.

But i'll wait for it.

grtzz Tim

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 2 2014, 05:32 PM

No worries Tim You didn't miss anything Your take is already imported and synchronized with the track

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 12 2014, 04:48 PM

Hey guys! I'm here just to tell you that we are working on the last details to publish the final video of this amazing collab!!

Check how the edition project looks!

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 12 2014, 11:09 PM

Looks impressive!

Posted by: DeGroot Feb 13 2014, 05:10 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 12 2014, 03:48 PM)

Hey guys! I'm here just to tell you that we are working on the last details to publish the final video of this amazing collab!!

Check how the edition project looks!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 13 2014, 08:10 AM

Almost there guys It's turning out really nicely, so bear with us just a little more

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 15 2014, 10:09 PM

I know these things take time This one actually started at the end of December which is a busy time. We are now mid Feb so folks are maybe a bit antsy to see the final All things in good time!

Todd

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Feb 13 2014, 02:10 AM)

Almost there guys It's turning out really nicely, so bear with us just a little more

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 16 2014, 09:04 AM

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Feb 15 2014, 09:09 PM)

I know these things take time This one actually started at the end of December which is a busy time. We are now mid Feb so folks are maybe a bit antsy to see the final All things in good time!

Todd

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 16 2014, 11:15 PM

Like Cosmin said. We're not just mixing the takes the way they are in the order of upload time We are waiting for all takes before starting the mixing job. We then combine takes in order to constantly build the tension in the mix. When we have all the takes we can make things like guitar "conversations" or two layers of guitars at the same time. Remember that we also have to prepare some feedback for You and we make a lot of brainstorms before giving You the final product

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 17 2014, 07:31 AM

In the mean time, those of you who haven't managed to have a look, I am inviting you to check out the newest collab

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=51247&st=0&start=0

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 18 2014, 11:59 AM

Ladies and gentlemen! We give you - THE FINAL MIX!!!!



First and foremost - thank you all a big, big bunch for participating!! Everyone did a great job, so please take a look over the comments as well, as we have highlighted everyone's finest moments

Gabriel, on technique:

Tony K: Hi mate! Thanks for your take! Your phrases are cool in your mind but there is some work to do to be able to play them consistently. You need to do some technique training and focus on timing and pitch. The backing is not easy but you could create good ideas over it. Keep on the hard work!

Bleez: I like the rocker spirit that you gave to the take. You used some classic rock licks over pentatonic and made them fit perfectly over the backing. Talking about technique, there is nothing to mark, everything sounds great. Good job!

Beat: I have to say that I love your guitar!! It looks and sounds fantastic. You solo is nice and has been played very professionally. Your bends are precise, your vibrato is ok (could be wider sometimes) and your timing 100% tight. Congrats!

Degroot: You are the shredder of this one! You played really tricky licks and sound like the masters. I like how you used different parts of the neck in the same phrase, and how you mixed melodies with shred arpeggios with tapping and other magic. You rocked this one!

Wollace: Nice playing! I think that you are going on the right track with your overall playing. You still need to feel even more relaxed while you play to make it more expressive and dynamic.

Doug: Hey mate! IT has been great to do a counterpoint with you! We are ready for some “Racer X” & “Cacophony” style albums. biggrin.gif I didn’t compose my solo over yours, Darius did the job of combining both and I really liked the final result. You did a very nice solo. Well done!

SpaseMoonKey: Hey mate! That room is a dream. Great equipment there! And based on your playing, you really deserve it! I like the feeling and little slides, vibrato and other details that you added to make your take so expressive. Thanks for joining!

Tflava: I like your composition. You have to be careful with unwanted noises while you play a melody. Remember to mute the strings that you are not playing. There is also a bend in the middle that doesn’t reach the correc pitch. Focus on those things the next time! Keep on rocking.

Alisson: It’s an honor for us to have George Harrisson on this collab. Hahaha Bogdan made me note it, you are so close to him when he was young (off course). Your solo is really cool and I think that you did a great use of slides and vibrato to make your cool melody even more expressive. I also liked that last harmonic to end the solo. You are talented mate, keep on the good job!

Cosmin, on phrasing:

Tony K: Hey Tony! As we discussed in the PM exchange, your take is built with nice phrases, but you need to polish your technique and timing in order to make them shine. We thought that a dialogue would be fitting, in order to imbue a little more dynamic feel in the take. Try to alternate long note based passages with more busier sounding phrases, in the future, for more dynamics!

Bleez: Great touch man! Nice dynamics and interpretation - you start to sound a lot like Zakk Wylde, indeed And your articulation technique is getting better and better every time - congrats! If you would like to make things sound a bit more different, you could create sequences that sound a bit more complex, in respect to that last pentatonic descending lick.

Beat: Hey amigo! Your playing was always very exact! That's not a bad thing, but you need to start thinking about giving more life to your notes, by pickin harder or softer and making more use of articulation elements such as bending and vibrato. The fact that you tackled the 'Voice of your guitar' lesson, is a very good thing for developing good articulation skills.

Degroot: I think you have an amazing phrasing and touch - nothing much to say here, man - I really, really enjoyed this! And there's that sweet Strat unmistakeable chuch'a'chuck!

Wollace: Hello young man! I think you are on the right path with this, but it definitely could use more dynamics. It's a bit too linear and you want to keep your listener hyped all the time - try to fool around with various types of rhythmic subdivisions, in your breaks and phrases alike, in order to make things sound a bit more unpredictable.

Doug: Howdy Doug! You teamed up with Gabi for a very nice dialogue - melodic, well interpreted and having a solid direction! Congratulations!

SpaseMoonKey: Travis, my friend! Great to have ya here with us! Aside from suggesting you to focus a bit on creating more variety in respect to the note and break lengths, there's nothing much to add here. This track ain't that easy as well, so I think that pushing yourself with less comfy musical environments such as this one, can only be a good boost in kicking you out of your comfort zone.

Tflava: Hey Tim! Nice ideas here man - as we discussed, the technique is usually a little hurdle, which you need to overcome in some situations. Bends and noises should be a primary target, but with experience, you will discover that you don't need amazing lightning speed to be able to create memorable phrases - it's all a matter of exploring and aiming to make musical phrases. It will come to you in time, as your ideas are already heading in that direction.

Alisson Hello young George Harrison:) Harrison Da Silva, if we may? Kidding aside, mate you have a lot of potential I will let Darius tell you a thing or two about the tone you are using, because I am sure he has very important things to say!

Darius:

Tonyk - you're getting better and better. Your tone gets more juicy and Your phrasing ideas are more interesting. I know You brought a lot of job to this one. You're now trying to reach another level of skills so it's a hard moment for You but I'm sure some of the precision and control will come soon

Bleez - you my friend allready have Your "bleez-style". Your solos become recognizable. Keep up the good work!

Beat Zbidnen - very cool theme idea! It digs into head of a listener. I couldn't resist to not continue with the harmony over Your take!

DeGroot - as usuall You delivered great combination of technique and phrasing. Love Your new, warmer tone as well. The SM57 was a perfect choice I think

Wollace - great to see your intense activity in latest collabs. You always bring something interesting to us! Thank you

Doug Lane - somehow Your take fits perfect with Gabriels (either the phrasing and the tone). I just had to combine both. To be clear Gabriel didn't record his take over Your solo! He just made his own and then it came naturally to fit both As for Your additional tracks I couldn't use as much as You sent us because it was too much going on in the mix....but it was a cool addition for sure!

SpaseMoonKey - very nice usage of sweeps in the mid tempo and finishing all with a piece of melody. Nice to have you on board!

tflava - good melodic start. It's nice You always put a long "breath note" after those dense moments. That's a good concept for solo. See you in next collabs!

Alisson Da Silva - another cool concept to repeat the rhythm and continue with different intervals. Thanx for participating!

See you in the next one guys!!

Cosmin, Gabi and Darius

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 18 2014, 12:15 PM

Congrats for all of you guys and congrats to the instructors for another great mix!!! Great job guys!!!

BTW was a real surprise to see Piotr joining in this collab I hope will do this more often (in every collab if it's possible )

Posted by: Nava Feb 18 2014, 01:14 PM

Yes, indeed Great work everyone! I had a hard time coming up with some proper melody on this time so I dropped.
But u that managed and played here...hat of for u! It was very pleasant and I agree with Monica, very nice to see Piotr in this set

Great composed video!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 18 2014, 01:41 PM

hehehe congrats and thanks everybody for joining this one! I love how this collabs are turning on.

Please don't miss the new one:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=51247&st=0&start=0

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 18 2014, 02:12 PM

Well done everybody! Participating this collaboration was a surprise for Piotr as much as for You

Posted by: Piotr Kaczor Feb 18 2014, 04:16 PM

QUOTE (Monica Gheorghevici @ Feb 18 2014, 12:15 PM)

Congrats for all of you guys and congrats to the instructors for another great mix!!! Great job guys!!!

BTW was a real surprise to see Piotr joining in this collab I hope will do this more often (in every collab if it's possible )

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Feb 18 2014, 02:12 PM)

Well done everybody! Participating this collaboration was a surprise for Piotr as much as for You

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 18 2014, 04:51 PM

QUOTE (Piotr Kaczor @ Feb 18 2014, 03:16 PM)

As Darius said I am much more suprised than you, Monica This charlatan "Dyna-Daro" deceived me, but you are right - this will motivate me to join the next collab

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 18 2014, 05:48 PM

QUOTE (Piotr Kaczor @ Feb 18 2014, 12:16 PM)

As Darius said I am much more suprised than you, Monica This charlatan "Dyna-Daro" deceived me, but you are right - this will motivate me to join the next collab



Oh you !@#$%^&*()&^%$.....and.....^%$#@!*&^!!!!!!!


Great and romantic duo, btw

...and of course - congratulations for all! Killer job!

Posted by: SpaseMoonkey Feb 18 2014, 07:11 PM

Gabriel, on technique: - Hey mate! That room is a dream. Great equipment there! And based on your playing, you really deserve it! I like the feeling and little slides, vibrato and other details that you added to make your take so expressive. Thanks for joining!

Cosmin, on phrasing: - Travis, my friend! Great to have ya here with us! Aside from suggesting you to focus a bit on creating more variety in respect to the note and break lengths, there's nothing much to add here. This track ain't that easy as well, so I think that pushing yourself with less comfy musical environments such as this one, can only be a good boost in kicking you out of your comfort zone.

Darius: - very nice usage of sweeps in the mid tempo and finishing all with a piece of melody. Nice to have you on board!

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 18 2014, 10:42 PM

Piotr Kaczor - You're the Rec master dude! How could I miss Your take in the most famous lesson!


SpaseMoonKey - You are always wellcome! You tried to challenge some of the hard stuff so it was obvious it's not gonna go that easy but it's a visible improvement and You should continue to follow this path

Monica - agree, Winter Tune without Piotr's take is like Chocolate pie without....a chocolate

Posted by: tonyk Feb 18 2014, 11:58 PM

Looked like a lot of hard work went in to putting this collab together.well done.
Thanks for feedback.
great job by participants

Posted by: DeGroot Feb 19 2014, 03:03 AM

Thanks to the instructors for the feedback and all the effort you put into these awesome collabs. Nice job to all for making this a killer one!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 19 2014, 07:49 AM

QUOTE (SpaseMoonkey @ Feb 18 2014, 06:11 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 19 2014, 01:27 PM

QUOTE (SpaseMoonkey @ Feb 18 2014, 03:11 PM)

Posted by: bleez Feb 19 2014, 09:01 PM

totally brilliant final mix you guys done an excellent job putting it together.
thanks for the comments as well, much appreciated

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 19 2014, 11:27 PM

Great mix and edit! Couldn't have been easy putting this together with this many takes and making it work as a musical piece. I like the structure as well Book ended with instructors packed in the middle with killer takes from fellow GMCers.

Super congrats to everyone on their takes and on the production team for pulling something of this scale off with grace

Todd

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Feb 18 2014, 05:59 AM)

Ladies and gentlemen! We give you - THE FINAL MIX!!!!



First and foremost - thank you all a big, big bunch for participating!! Everyone did a great job, so please take a look over the comments as well, as we have highlighted everyone's finest moments

Gabriel, on technique:

Tony K: Hi mate! Thanks for your take! Your phrases are cool in your mind but there is some work to do to be able to play them consistently. You need to do some technique training and focus on timing and pitch. The backing is not easy but you could create good ideas over it. Keep on the hard work!

Bleez: I like the rocker spirit that you gave to the take. You used some classic rock licks over pentatonic and made them fit perfectly over the backing. Talking about technique, there is nothing to mark, everything sounds great. Good job!

Beat: I have to say that I love your guitar!! It looks and sounds fantastic. You solo is nice and has been played very professionally. Your bends are precise, your vibrato is ok (could be wider sometimes) and your timing 100% tight. Congrats!

Degroot: You are the shredder of this one! You played really tricky licks and sound like the masters. I like how you used different parts of the neck in the same phrase, and how you mixed melodies with shred arpeggios with tapping and other magic. You rocked this one!

Wollace: Nice playing! I think that you are going on the right track with your overall playing. You still need to feel even more relaxed while you play to make it more expressive and dynamic.

Doug: Hey mate! IT has been great to do a counterpoint with you! We are ready for some “Racer X” & “Cacophony” style albums. biggrin.gif I didn’t compose my solo over yours, Darius did the job of combining both and I really liked the final result. You did a very nice solo. Well done!

SpaseMoonKey: Hey mate! That room is a dream. Great equipment there! And based on your playing, you really deserve it! I like the feeling and little slides, vibrato and other details that you added to make your take so expressive. Thanks for joining!

Tflava: I like your composition. You have to be careful with unwanted noises while you play a melody. Remember to mute the strings that you are not playing. There is also a bend in the middle that doesn’t reach the correc pitch. Focus on those things the next time! Keep on rocking.

Alisson: It’s an honor for us to have George Harrisson on this collab. Hahaha Bogdan made me note it, you are so close to him when he was young (off course). Your solo is really cool and I think that you did a great use of slides and vibrato to make your cool melody even more expressive. I also liked that last harmonic to end the solo. You are talented mate, keep on the good job!

Cosmin, on phrasing:

Tony K: Hey Tony! As we discussed in the PM exchange, your take is built with nice phrases, but you need to polish your technique and timing in order to make them shine. We thought that a dialogue would be fitting, in order to imbue a little more dynamic feel in the take. Try to alternate long note based passages with more busier sounding phrases, in the future, for more dynamics!

Bleez: Great touch man! Nice dynamics and interpretation - you start to sound a lot like Zakk Wylde, indeed And your articulation technique is getting better and better every time - congrats! If you would like to make things sound a bit more different, you could create sequences that sound a bit more complex, in respect to that last pentatonic descending lick.

Beat: Hey amigo! Your playing was always very exact! That's not a bad thing, but you need to start thinking about giving more life to your notes, by pickin harder or softer and making more use of articulation elements such as bending and vibrato. The fact that you tackled the 'Voice of your guitar' lesson, is a very good thing for developing good articulation skills.

Degroot: I think you have an amazing phrasing and touch - nothing much to say here, man - I really, really enjoyed this! And there's that sweet Strat unmistakeable chuch'a'chuck!

Wollace: Hello young man! I think you are on the right path with this, but it definitely could use more dynamics. It's a bit too linear and you want to keep your listener hyped all the time - try to fool around with various types of rhythmic subdivisions, in your breaks and phrases alike, in order to make things sound a bit more unpredictable.

Doug: Howdy Doug! You teamed up with Gabi for a very nice dialogue - melodic, well interpreted and having a solid direction! Congratulations!

SpaseMoonKey: Travis, my friend! Great to have ya here with us! Aside from suggesting you to focus a bit on creating more variety in respect to the note and break lengths, there's nothing much to add here. This track ain't that easy as well, so I think that pushing yourself with less comfy musical environments such as this one, can only be a good boost in kicking you out of your comfort zone.

Tflava: Hey Tim! Nice ideas here man - as we discussed, the technique is usually a little hurdle, which you need to overcome in some situations. Bends and noises should be a primary target, but with experience, you will discover that you don't need amazing lightning speed to be able to create memorable phrases - it's all a matter of exploring and aiming to make musical phrases. It will come to you in time, as your ideas are already heading in that direction.

Alisson Hello young George Harrison:) Harrison Da Silva, if we may? Kidding aside, mate you have a lot of potential I will let Darius tell you a thing or two about the tone you are using, because I am sure he has very important things to say!

Darius:

Tonyk - you're getting better and better. Your tone gets more juicy and Your phrasing ideas are more interesting. I know You brought a lot of job to this one. You're now trying to reach another level of skills so it's a hard moment for You but I'm sure some of the precision and control will come soon

Bleez - you my friend allready have Your "bleez-style". Your solos become recognizable. Keep up the good work!

Beat Zbidnen - very cool theme idea! It digs into head of a listener. I couldn't resist to not continue with the harmony over Your take!

DeGroot - as usuall You delivered great combination of technique and phrasing. Love Your new, warmer tone as well. The SM57 was a perfect choice I think

Wollace - great to see your intense activity in latest collabs. You always bring something interesting to us! Thank you

Doug Lane - somehow Your take fits perfect with Gabriels (either the phrasing and the tone). I just had to combine both. To be clear Gabriel didn't record his take over Your solo! He just made his own and then it came naturally to fit both As for Your additional tracks I couldn't use as much as You sent us because it was too much going on in the mix....but it was a cool addition for sure!

SpaseMoonKey - very nice usage of sweeps in the mid tempo and finishing all with a piece of melody. Nice to have you on board!

tflava - good melodic start. It's nice You always put a long "breath note" after those dense moments. That's a good concept for solo. See you in next collabs!

Alisson Da Silva - another cool concept to repeat the rhythm and continue with different intervals. Thanx for participating!

See you in the next one guys!!

Cosmin, Gabi and Darius

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 20 2014, 07:49 AM

I think that these multi collabs are by far one of the best ideas in the latest months

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 20 2014, 11:24 AM

I agree When we combine our forces we can make one, huge, descent thing per month with a great students activity and complex feedback

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 20 2014, 11:56 AM

Great video and mix! It's so great so see different and personal styles from everyone..awesome...you rock!!!

Like Gab said about Beat guitar...wow.. I also like it looks and sounds great and solo is also very nice!

Bleez guitar, sound and solo..wow..you ROCK! Very much Zakk Wylde feelings in the beginning like Cosmin said.

Of course Degroot ...wow...

Every of you are great with your on way!!! And hope you have fun for making these!!!

Very great bonus is comments from Gab, Cosmin and Darius!!! So interesting to look this collab over and over again with reading those comments one by one!

Posted by: bleez Feb 20 2014, 01:35 PM

QUOTE (SlowFingaX @ Feb 20 2014, 10:56 AM)

Bleez guitar, sound and solo..wow..you ROCK! Very much Zakk Wylde feelings in the beginning like Cosmin said.

Of course Degroot ...wow...

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 20 2014, 02:13 PM

QUOTE (SlowFingaX @ Feb 20 2014, 07:56 AM)

Great video and mix! It's so great so see different and personal styles from everyone..awesome...you rock!!!

Like Gab said about Beat guitar...wow.. I also like it looks and sounds great and solo is also very nice!

Bleez guitar, sound and solo..wow..you ROCK! Very much Zakk Wylde feelings in the beginning like Cosmin said.

Of course Degroot ...wow...

Every of you are great with your on way!!! And hope you have fun for making these!!!

Very great bonus is comments from Gab, Cosmin and Darius!!! So interesting to look this collab over and over again with reading those comments one by one!

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 20 2014, 06:50 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Feb 20 2014, 03:13 PM)

Hey SlowFingaX! I'm glad to know that you enjoyed the final video and comments of this one! I also noticed that this inspired you to join the new collab.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 21 2014, 09:23 AM

QUOTE (SlowFingaX @ Feb 20 2014, 05:50 PM)

Of course this and some earlier collabs inspired me to join. These collabs are full of good feelings!!!
I'll think that it's give even more for me, if I'm in with my my own part and give time and effort for it.
Then it's very intresting to see how different kind of parts everyone record with same backing track.
Very nice learning and creativity process for me and everyone!

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 21 2014, 09:35 AM

Very good point SlowFingaX Each collabs is like a box of licks and tips for particular harmony and tempo Very often when I listen to You guys I wonder...Damn how could I not figured out this or that

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 21 2014, 02:12 PM

QUOTE (SlowFingaX @ Feb 20 2014, 02:50 PM)

Of course this and some earlier collabs inspired me to join. These collabs are full of good feelings!!!
I'll think that it's give even more for me, if I'm in with my my own part and give time and effort for it.
Then it's very intresting to see how different kind of parts everyone record with same backing track.
Very nice learning and creativity process for me and everyone!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Feb 22 2014, 05:03 PM

Awesome job, everyone. Too bad I couldn't come up with anything I liked for this track.