The Eye-opening Gmc Collab, You too can write amazing melodies |
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Mar 21 2015, 07:32 PM
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Thankx a lot !!
i'll work on now, till the end ! Laurent --------------------    |
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Mar 21 2015, 08:08 PM
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This is what Im currently playing for it
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Mar 21 2015, 08:38 PM
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Ok, here's my first attempt. My favourite part is at 00:37. As usual, I don't have many licks so I end up noodling around
 [attachment=41373:Eye_Open...21032015.wav] https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/eye-opener-21032015 Please advise. Thank you. I really enjoy "making music" in these collabs.  Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE  “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Mar 21 2015, 10:30 PM
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QUOTE (bleez @ Mar 21 2015, 08:08 PM)  This is what Im currently playing for it Excellent! Since this is all good music from start to end, there is no need to change/improve the ideas. But I have some execution related feedback. When I hear your take I get the feeling we have a well rounded rock guitarist playing in a slightly uncomfortable style. Namely two things stick out: Your timing is straight forward rock n roll:ish whereas your phrases are softer/jazzier. I think these exact ideas would benefit tremendously if you could play slightly behind the beat. If this feels tricky, then just try to play the last note of each phrase a little too late. That should give you a good starting point. If you do that for a while you will start to get a feel for when its appropriate to 'play behind'. Vibrato: You actually don't always need to add vibrato, and sometimes it can be just as cool to leave it out. However because guitars by the their nature always have slight intonations problems, it is often required to add vibrato not hurt the listeners' ears. But here is a trick: Don't add vibrato immediately, wait aprox one second and then add it. Or even cooler, add it gradually (increase vibrato depth gradually). More versatility with your vibrato would add a lot of finesse to your take, and make it sound less rock n roll:ish. I am anxious to see how this works out for you. Sometimes it can be surprisingly easy to master new styles if you are already comfortable with [at least] one. QUOTE (Phil66 @ Mar 21 2015, 08:38 PM) Ok, here's my first attempt. My favourite part is at 00:37. As usual, I don't have many licks so I end up noodling around [attachment=41373:Eye_Open...21032015.wav] https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/eye-opener-21032015 Please advise. Thank you. I really enjoy "making music" in these collabs. Phil Thanks Phil. Your approach here is excellent - you develop simple motives, gradually adding variations. This is very effective as you don't bombard the listener with ideas (this is very common guitarist problem). Also it's difficult/impossible to play longer solos while constantly coming up with new ideas, so developing a motif is a crucial skill for any guitarist wanting to learn improvising. Having said this, your take would benefit from some kind of memorable melody. If you have trouble coming up with one, try borrowing one as a starting point. My most important feedback for you this time, is however not related to your playing but rather to your sound which works to your disadvantage. The backing track has a lot of depth and it is cleverly done with time based effects (= reverb / delay). Your sound is almost completely dry to my ears, and this makes it nearly impossible for you to play a lead which integrates well with the backing. I don't know what gear you are using, but I recommend you to spend some time experimenting with delay and reverb. With reverb - find a room size/type which you like. Turn the reverb up to the point that you can hear it, and then back it off a little. Its easy to overdo the reverb settings. Delay - this is my preferred effect. Lots of possibilities here - but you could test with an 8th note delay. If that doesn't make sense to you don't worry, just spend some time experimenting with presets and you will start to get a feel for what works. |
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Mar 21 2015, 11:32 PM
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Thank Kris,
I quite like it from 0:37-1.00. I really like the way the little lick at 0:37 coincides with the "clash" in the backing track, I'd like to keep that in. That just happened  The gear I'm using is just Amplitube with one of the custom shop amp settings. I have a Blackstar all valve head with an emulated output, do you think that would be better if I added delay? The head has reverb so I can use that. Cheers Kris -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Mar 22 2015, 09:53 PM
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Had a bit of a mess with tone. Tone is one of the hardest aspects for me, it's something you always seem to be chasing
 The playing is the same as I'm struggling to think of something. I'll have a go tomorrow. Are there any parts you like at all? If there is I can listen and build on them?[attachment=41403:Eye_Open...22032015.wav] Cheers Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Mar 23 2015, 10:19 PM
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Thanks Kris,
Ok another little tweak. Once I get the sound ok I'm hoping it will inspire me a little. My favourite section (playing wise) is from 00:37-1:00. What do you reckon? Thanks for your help. [attachment=41406:Eye_Open...23032015.wav] https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/eye-opener-23032015 Cheers Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Mar 23 2015, 11:24 PM
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QUOTE (Phil66 @ Mar 23 2015, 10:19 PM) Thanks Kris, Ok another little tweak. Once I get the sound ok I'm hoping it will inspire me a little. My favourite section (playing wise) is from 00:37-1:00. What do you reckon? Thanks for your help. [attachment=41406:Eye_Open...23032015.wav] https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/eye-opener-23032015 Cheers Phil I think this take is pretty nice throughout! My favorite part is probably the bend at 00:31 which is neatly phrased, spot on and unpredictable. You have built the take gradually with dynamics and this kind of playing works very well in a band situation (hint hint  ).With the exception of the part starting at 00:44, you don't really take 'lead guitar space'. Instead your take works a bit like rhythm guitar, complementing the backing, and there is actually space for someone else to solo over your take. This is cool and will work great for the final mix, as we'll be able to do just that. So it's up to you if you want to tweak your concept further or not. If you do want to turn into a more dominating lead, I would suggest adding more sustained notes. And as mentioned before I would really like to hear you borrow a melody from somewhere just as inspiration/starting point. |
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Mar 24 2015, 09:37 PM
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Ok, worked late, got in 15 minutes ago, was listening to Home by Satch on the way back. Came up with this.
[attachment=41412:Eye_Open...24032015.wav] https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/eye-opener-24032015 Critique please. Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Mar 24 2015, 11:06 PM
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QUOTE (Phil66 @ Mar 24 2015, 09:37 PM) Ok, worked late, got in 15 minutes ago, was listening to Home by Satch on the way back. Came up with this. [attachment=41412:Eye_Open...24032015.wav] https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/eye-opener-24032015 Critique please. Phil Great Phil! Now we have a basis for something more melodic. To give your take some action, I would like to see something different happen at 00:31. Perhaps bring back your first idea or come up with a new one. The idea is to not play one theme only, and repeat it throughout the solo. But instead have several themes. Typically when doing this, we want to have the more laid back themes first and then gradually intensify. This way we take the listener to a climax. "Intensifying" can mean playing more aggressively ( = hitting the strings harder, turn up the volume knob, add more vibrato etc ), and/or play a bit faster (= more notes), or play some tension notes etc. The idea is to take the listener from point A to point B (sorry for the cliché). I think it's great you were able to adopt a different theme so quickly, we should be able to build a cool take together! |
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Mar 26 2015, 11:03 PM
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Todd here!!
Here is a preview of my take. I"ll upload the untitled vid files and solo only files as well. I used my 8 string Cobra for this one and used all 8 strings for the solo. I took a cue from some earlier solos and did a sort of "call and response" approach. Enjoy!!! SIGNAL CHAIN *Strictly 7, 8 String Custom Cobra (Lundgren M8 Pickups) *Avid 11 Rack Custom Patch (Based on the BOGNER amp) 
_Semi__Bogner_4a.tfx.zip ( 1.23K )
Number of downloads: 177 *LOGIC X (Still "the" DAW for Mac folks IMHO) |
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Mar 27 2015, 12:35 AM
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Working on a little rhythm with the Collab backing since I got a new guitar, a baritone made by Jericho Guitars in Texas. I got a spalted maple 27" Avenger. This is the first long scale guitar I've bought. The Avenger is pretty damn cool and well made. I might even get me a 7 or 8 string from them later. The price is great and the build quality/pickups are fantastic.
Anyway. I kept it a little louder than I'll probably do if I use it and add lead fills for the collav. Not sure how well it will work with lead fills. Still workin on that part. https://soundcloud.com/shallowlines/eyeopener I tried video. I suck at recording yet. But one of these days I'll post my mug and sloppy hands. Edit : Ah, the mix isn't too bad. I think soundcloud's compression dampens what I hear in FRFR. And the guitar is slightly Left of center to make room for leads on the 'slightly' right. This post has been edited by GeneT95: Mar 27 2015, 12:43 AM |
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Mar 27 2015, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Mar 26 2015, 11:03 PM) Todd here!! Here is a preview of my take. I"ll upload the untitled vid files and solo only files as well. I used my 8 string Cobra for this one and used all 8 strings for the solo. I took a cue from some earlier solos and did a sort of "call and response" approach. Enjoy!!! SIGNAL CHAIN *Strictly 7, 8 String Custom Cobra (Lundgren M8 Pickups) *Avid 11 Rack Custom Patch (Based on the BOGNER amp)
_Semi__Bogner_4a.tfx.zip ( 1.23K )
Number of downloads: 177*LOGIC X (Still "the" DAW for Mac folks IMHO) Thanks Todd- that's some killer shredding and impressive usage of 8 strings! Also I find your right hand control extremely inspirational.We obviously have different musical preferences - so take my feedback with a pinch of salt and use whatever you feel might be beneficial to you (if anything). In order of relevance: * construction wise: You give you everything from start. This is cool, but to me the backing track calls for a more laid back approach, especially with the soft intro. At 00:20 you already have a full blown counterpart orchestration. If I had written this I would have saved that intense part until the climax (usually somewhere at the end of the solo). Basically if I just listen to your guitar parts it sounds interesting (especially for guitarists), but if I listen to your take as a whole with the backing I feel there is a mismatch. * Tone: I sense this tone is a bit more dynamic than what I am used to hearing form you, and personally I find this cool. Generally when dealing with hi-gain we want to be extremely careful with any effect that can introduce further compression. A good hi gain amp [sim] can give you higain with somewhat retained dynamics. But the more effects you add in the chain the more likely the signal gets squashed somewhere. EQ wise I get the impression you have started with a scooped sound but dialed out all the bass (which is a good move to fit the guitar in a mix) - however what remains is a thin and treblish tone, which is a pity since this kind of backing track provides lots of space for juicy midrange (as opposed to backing tracks with biting rhythm guitars). Personally I'd like to see you go for a standard rock sound, ie a high gain marshall with a maximum of one booster in front of it with just average EQ settings including mid range (no scooping). This might obviously feel horrible to you, and you will need to give it weeks of playing. But after that magic can start to happen and your technique will start adapting to this new dynamic sound. Awesome to have you in the collab! QUOTE (GeneT95 @ Mar 27 2015, 12:35 AM) Working on a little rhythm with the Collab backing since I got a new guitar, a baritone made by Jericho Guitars in Texas. I got a spalted maple 27" Avenger. This is the first long scale guitar I've bought. The Avenger is pretty damn cool and well made. I might even get me a 7 or 8 string from them later. The price is great and the build quality/pickups are fantastic. Anyway. I kept it a little louder than I'll probably do if I use it and add lead fills for the collav. Not sure how well it will work with lead fills. Still workin on that part. https://soundcloud.com/shallowlines/eyeopener I tried video. I suck at recording yet. But one of these days I'll post my mug and sloppy hands. Edit : Ah, the mix isn't too bad. I think soundcloud's compression dampens what I hear in FRFR. And the guitar is slightly Left of center to make room for leads on the 'slightly' right. Great - I like this concept a lot. What you did here is the most bullet proof way to improve: By jamming - while staying within your range - over a musical tack such as this one, you will evolve in ways hard to describe in instructional terms. It is not hard to tell the difference between someone who has practiced phrasing, chops, changes (etc) broken down into instructional blocks - and someone who just spent time playing music all day. So what you did here is pretty much the goal of these collabs, you had fun with your guitar over this backing and we can tell. You didn't care about doing anything fancy, just music! Keep going like this! I don't really have any specific improvement suggestions, I would advise to keep jamming over this one as long as it feels fun to you. And then move on to another backing track. That's exactly how I do it myself. Awesome to have you in! |
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Mar 27 2015, 12:10 PM
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hi todd
it's ok for me, i share, i put my shy to hell ;p nice take, original way to do Laurent -------------------- |
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