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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 31 2013, 10:24 AM

Are you ready to choose your side?

The light side: During the day, you can enjoy the light and warmth of the sun, by playing smooth melodic Ionian licks
The dark side: At night, the A harmonic minor licks bring in the tension, and sends a shiver down your spine as darkness creeps in

With the success of the 'http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=50021' collab, we decided to come up with another joint effort!
Me, Gabe and Darius will join forces and guide you in the 'Day and Night' video collab.

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BACKING TRACK

We are going to use the backing track from Darius' lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginner-Soloing-1/

1 - use this backing if you want to be on The light side:  day_backing.mp3 ( 1.22MB ) : 1926

2 - use this backing if you want to be on The dark side:  night_backing.mp3 ( 1.27MB ) : 2024


Tempo : 120 BPM
Key : C major
Backing track progression :

Day : 4/4 ||: C | C | Am | Am | F | F | Gsus4 | G :||

Night: 4/4 ||: Am | Am | F | F | Dm | Dm | Esus4add6 | E :||

All 3 of us 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. Wear a light colored t-shirt if you chose The Light side or a dark colored t-shirt if you chose The Dark Side
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' Collab, 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!

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Collab tips :

We want this collab 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 the other guys! No explicit need to solo over the full backing track length, pick any amount of bars you feel most comfortable soloing over.

We have thought about a few lessons and tips which can be inspiring for understanding the note choices and phrasing that you can use:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginner-Soloing-1/ - Darius's lesson based on this backin track, from whhich you can draw direct ideas
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=49966 - The Professor's Theory notes on the Harmonic Minor mode
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/harmonic-minor-for-beginners/ - A video lesson containing harmonic minor phrasing ideas
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/c_major_rock_solo_satchy/- A lesson featuring C major oriented ideas
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pop-Rock-Solo-Beginner/ - Lesson featuring A minor (C major oriented ideas)
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/The_tasty_etude/ - Lesson featuring more beginner friendly C major based ideas
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Instrumental-Rock-V/ - you could re-think some of the licks in this lesson at a slower tempo and adapt them to the collab backing

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 : November 30th

Participants : Cosmin Lupu, Darius Wave, Gabriel Leopardi, Monica Gheorghevici, bleez, gregc1, Caelumamittendum, K1R, Sensible Jones, coffeeman, superize, thefireball, Todd Simpson, Doug Lane, wollace03, Taka Perry, DeGroot, korblitz, Blister, HungryForHeaven, Dieterle, Renan, K1R, tonyk, Grace, mroberts70, ElHombre, pavelducati

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Oct 31 2013, 10:58 AM

This is a great news for today I really love this backing track and this collab fits perfect for my style
You guys, made my day with this announcement I hardly wait to working on it

I will not miss this collab, it's a must

Posted by: Darius Wave Oct 31 2013, 10:59 AM

Another great collab coming! Who's in ?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 31 2013, 11:47 AM

Great! A first participant! Thank you Monica and welcome to our boat!

Who else is on?

Posted by: bleez Oct 31 2013, 01:43 PM

definitely in
its a brilliant concept for the collab.

Posted by: gregc1 Oct 31 2013, 02:21 PM

I'm in as well.

Now which side to choose...

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 31 2013, 02:47 PM

Yeah!!! Another great collab is coming!!

Posted by: Darius Wave Oct 31 2013, 03:56 PM

I only hope it will not happen to see all of guys choose the same backing

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Oct 31 2013, 04:09 PM

It's possible if anyone have more inspiration to choose both sides?
It's just a question, I don't say that I will do this thing

Posted by: bleez Oct 31 2013, 04:27 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Oct 31 2013, 02:56 PM)

I only hope it will not happen to see all of guys choose the same backing

Posted by: gregc1 Oct 31 2013, 04:29 PM

QUOTE (bleez @ Oct 31 2013, 03:27 PM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Oct 31 2013, 04:46 PM

QUOTE (gregc1 @ Oct 31 2013, 04:29 PM)

Posted by: bleez Oct 31 2013, 04:51 PM

QUOTE (gregc1 @ Oct 31 2013, 03:29 PM)

Posted by: thefireball Oct 31 2013, 05:20 PM

I would have a better fit in the light side. That's more my style. Count me in!

Posted by: superize Oct 31 2013, 05:32 PM

Been so long since i entered a collab so i am in too

Posted by: coffeeman Oct 31 2013, 05:39 PM

I'm in on the light side.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 31 2013, 05:47 PM

QUOTE (Monica Gheorghevici @ Oct 31 2013, 03:09 PM)

It's possible if anyone have more inspiration to choose both sides?
It's just a question, I don't say that I will do this thing

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Nov 1 2013, 07:49 AM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Oct 31 2013, 04:47 PM)

You can choose both, but that would mean that you need to wear two t shirts - a white one and a black one

I may want both as well There's a bad side in each of us - the good one would never exist without it

Yin and Yang

Posted by: Sensible Jones Nov 1 2013, 03:36 PM

Awesome idea guys! I'm in!!

Posted by: K1R Nov 1 2013, 03:39 PM

Count me in as well

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 1 2013, 05:08 PM

Hmmm... this is weird. My guitar sounds out of tune on both tracks, but sounds alright on other tracks.

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 1 2013, 05:14 PM

Great to see some Veterans as well as some new faces to the collab Surprise us with what You can bring to this track

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 1 2013, 05:56 PM

Alright gents - I will set the list up Your names are added in the first post so that we may know who's in!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 1 2013, 06:05 PM

AWESOME idea for a COLLAB!!! Easy choice for me as I don't own any white Tshirts!

COUNT ME IN!!!!!

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 1 2013, 12:56 PM)

Alright gents - I will set the list up Your names are added in the first post so that we may know who's in!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 1 2013, 06:48 PM

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Nov 1 2013, 05:05 PM)

AWESOME idea for a COLLAB!!! Easy choice for me as I don't own any white Tshirts!

COUNT ME IN!!!!!

Posted by: wollace03 Nov 1 2013, 07:49 PM

I always wanted to be part of a collab...so if I find enough time I will definitely try this one!!!!
but what could I be... a dark in the light or a light in the dark....

Posted by: Doug Lane Nov 2 2013, 12:35 AM

I'm in! I will try to make a submission for both sides, and I'll let y'all decide which one you would like to use.


EDIT: I have finished the video for night, the audio files are attached to the post. Enjoy!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 2 2013, 07:59 AM

QUOTE (Doug Lane @ Nov 1 2013, 11:35 PM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 2 2013, 02:13 PM

Nice one Doug! Great to have You in the collab!

Todd..ha ha - cool reason for choosing the Dark side...

Posted by: DeGroot Nov 2 2013, 03:14 PM

Nice playing Doug! Dig that tapping lick.

Add me to the list gentlemen!

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 2 2013, 04:29 PM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Nov 1 2013, 05:08 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 2 2013, 05:01 PM

QUOTE (Doug Lane @ Nov 1 2013, 08:35 PM)

Posted by: Doug Lane Nov 2 2013, 05:12 PM

I appreciate everyone's kind words on my contribution. Unfortunately just this morning I awoke to find this guitar fell OUT of it's stand and the neck broke...I guess when you want awesomeness at the expense of traditional and sturdy design, you get paid back in spades It will probably be another couple days before I submit my "day" take, this turn of events has made it kind of difficult to concentrate on making happy melodies...

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 2 2013, 04:01 PM)

Wou!! You rocked this one mate!! Your solo is very expressive and has a good balance between fast licks and melodic phrases. Thanks for joining and for being so fast!

Posted by: Doug Lane Nov 2 2013, 08:54 PM

Here is part two of my submissions. I was planning on using my yellow RG to record this part, and I got to playing it today. it cheered me up enough to be able to make this video! Keep in mind that I had to record a second take to get video to match with the audio, the sound in the source file is a bit better. enjoy.

Posted by: Taka Perry Nov 3 2013, 12:13 AM

Count me in guys!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 3 2013, 08:54 AM

QUOTE (Doug Lane @ Nov 2 2013, 07:54 PM)

Posted by: Doug Lane Nov 3 2013, 04:13 PM

just realized I was missing a file or two in the zips I sent, so here are my contributions in one convenient file

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 3 2013, 07:54 AM)

Hey Doug! Great to see you beat the odds Hopefully your other guitar will be ok!

Taka and DG - you two gentlemen are on the list

 day_night.zip ( 56.86MB ) : 149

Posted by: gregc1 Nov 3 2013, 04:45 PM

Nice playing Doug, on both versions!

Love that yellow RG.

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 4 2013, 01:07 PM

So who's next to the party ?

Posted by: korblitz Nov 4 2013, 02:42 PM

What slots are happen: day or night?

I want to participate!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 5 2013, 05:00 AM

Take your pick!! Either one or both

We did two lessons (sat and sun) featuring this collab and licks that would work with it. In case anyone missed it, here is the link!!

http://bit.ly/gmclesson228

http://bit.ly/gmclesson229

It was PACKED!!!!!! I hope everyone joins up!!

QUOTE (korblitz @ Nov 4 2013, 09:42 AM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 5 2013, 09:16 AM

As Todd says - both are open - ALWAYS, till the deadline and I made sure you are on the list

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 5 2013, 09:29 AM

Very nice to see You joining the collab support team Todd!

Great! Some new faces will show in the second multi-collab As usuall we will spend some time on chats with collab support. I've seen Todd did this already Today it's my turn. Anyone who is able to join - today at 20.00 London time - night and day phrasing tips

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 6 2013, 08:33 AM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Nov 5 2013, 08:29 AM)

Very nice to see You joining the collab support team Todd!

Great! Some new faces will show in the second multi-collab As usuall we will spend some time on chats with collab support. I've seen Todd did this already Today it's my turn. Anyone who is able to join - today at 20.00 London time - night and day phrasing tips

Posted by: gregc1 Nov 6 2013, 06:09 PM

Here is my "Day" take. If I can get it done before the deadline I will try to get a "Night" take posted too. Love both backings and I'm really looking forward to seeing what everybody comes up with.

Cosmin/Darius/Gabriel, I will get the files all packaged up and sent over to you.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 6 2013, 06:23 PM

Awesome take and playing, Greg!

This is my idea so far:

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 6 2013, 07:18 PM

Great ! I'm so happy to see You finally got here! Choose the one You like better There are two backing tracks...choose one and all length is avaiable for Your solo

Posted by: thefireball Nov 7 2013, 12:37 AM

I'm working on my "Day" version. I'm going for the old gospel bluesy feel. Just not getting it right today. I recorded a rough draft so I would remember it. Pretty frustrated I didn't get it down today.

Posted by: Blister Nov 7 2013, 04:55 AM

Since Todd put the screen-grab with me in it, I obviously have no excuse but to join. As for which side ... hmmmmmmm ... the poster was rather subliminal so I believe I will follow "Darth Todd" to the Dark side!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 7 2013, 08:03 AM

QUOTE (gregc1 @ Nov 6 2013, 05:09 PM)

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Nov 6 2013, 05:23 PM)

QUOTE (Blister @ Nov 7 2013, 03:55 AM)

Since Todd put the screen-grab with me in it, I obviously have no excuse but to join. As for which side ... hmmmmmmm ... the poster was rather subliminal so I believe I will follow "Darth Todd" to the Dark side!

Posted by: bleez Nov 7 2013, 09:23 AM

QUOTE (gregc1 @ Nov 6 2013, 05:09 PM)

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Nov 6 2013, 05:23 PM)

Posted by: gregc1 Nov 7 2013, 02:12 PM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Nov 6 2013, 05:23 PM)

QUOTE (bleez @ Nov 7 2013, 08:23 AM)

Man, that's as tasteful as ever Greg. Excellent stuff.


sounding really good there I like that a lot dude.

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 7 2013, 07:03 AM)

Great playing man! It felt like lying on my back in the grass and watching the clouds race on a blue sky

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 7 2013, 04:51 PM

QUOTE (gregc1 @ Nov 6 2013, 06:09 PM)

Posted by: gregc1 Nov 7 2013, 05:42 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Nov 7 2013, 03:51 PM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 8 2013, 09:21 AM

Hey Greg! Once again, great take and all your files are working perfectly!

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 8 2013, 12:15 PM

QUOTE (Blister @ Nov 7 2013, 04:55 AM)

Since Todd put the screen-grab with me in it, I obviously have no excuse but to join. As for which side ... hmmmmmmm ... the poster was rather subliminal so I believe I will follow "Darth Todd" to the Dark side!

QUOTE (gregc1 @ Nov 7 2013, 05:42 PM)

Thanks so much Darius! I appreciate it. Love the backing track.

Posted by: Dieterle Nov 8 2013, 09:04 PM

Ok so i try the dark part with a bit of bright light

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 9 2013, 08:55 AM

QUOTE (Dieterle @ Nov 8 2013, 08:04 PM)

Ok so i try the dark part with a bit of bright light

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 10 2013, 02:33 PM

2 more gents on the list: K1R and tonyk - who else is on?!

Posted by: bleez Nov 10 2013, 08:20 PM

Embrace the dark side.... yo



With Backing
[attachment=34303:night_with_backing.mp3]
Guitar only
[attachment=34301:night_no_back.wav]
MP4 Video
[attachment=34304:night2.mp4]

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 10 2013, 08:59 PM

Our GMC Zakk W. - Bleez once again shows he can handle a melody really nice! He's a great example for any further players. Always match Your playing to the track and respect Your real abilities to play some things. It's really much better to play melodic, col take (like Bleez) that trying to use to much stuff that is not precise at the moment. Everything has it's right time. Once again You made it pretty good bleez!

Posted by: bleez Nov 10 2013, 09:21 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Nov 10 2013, 07:59 PM)

Our GMC Zakk W. - Bleez once again shows he can handle a melody really nice! He's a great example for any further players. Always match Your playing to the track and respect Your real abilities to play some things. It's really much better to play melodic, col take (like Bleez) that trying to use to much stuff that is not precise at the moment. Everything has it's right time. Once again You made it pretty good bleez!

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 10 2013, 10:15 PM

I don't need any pure shred form You...the balance You keep right now is vey good . You should keep it this way. Of course You can add some killer licks but don't forget about Your roots then

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 11 2013, 02:07 AM

Hey guys! It's really cool to see that this one is evolving really cool. I'll be back home on thursday ready to give my first impressions about your takes. But from what I can see now, I'm sure that this one will be an epic collab.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 11 2013, 10:00 AM

Told ya bleez Now Darius is here to back it up as well! It can only mean it's good, right?

Posted by: Grace Nov 12 2013, 12:31 AM

I think I'll give this a try I miss this a lot and it sounds very nice to me, I won't promise I will do it but I promise I will try!!

Posted by: bleez Nov 12 2013, 09:20 AM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 11 2013, 09:00 AM)

Told ya bleez Now Darius is here to back it up as well! It can only mean it's good, right?

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 12 2013, 09:32 AM

QUOTE (Grace @ Nov 12 2013, 12:31 AM)

I think I'll give this a try I miss this a lot and it sounds very nice to me, I won't promise I will do it but I promise I will try!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 12 2013, 12:22 PM

Hey Grace! Glad to have ya onboard As Darius said - no problemmo if you can't come up with a video, you can just send the pics and the audio files and we'll make it shine

Posted by: gregc1 Nov 12 2013, 03:20 PM

QUOTE (bleez @ Nov 10 2013, 07:20 PM)

Embrace the dark side.... yo

Posted by: bleez Nov 12 2013, 05:12 PM

QUOTE (gregc1 @ Nov 12 2013, 02:20 PM)

Damn nice one Bleez

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 12 2013, 07:55 PM

Here's an updated take, though note final yet:

Posted by: Grace Nov 12 2013, 08:53 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Nov 12 2013, 08:32 AM)

That would be great Hope to See You joining this collab. Remember If You won't mad it with everything, You can just send the audio tracks and a few photos.Of course would awesome if You can bring the video too

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 12 2013, 11:22 AM)

Hey Grace! Glad to have ya onboard As Darius said - no problemmo if you can't come up with a video, you can just send the pics and the audio files and we'll make it shine

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 12 2013, 09:09 PM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Nov 12 2013, 03:55 PM)

QUOTE (gregc1 @ Nov 6 2013, 02:09 PM)

QUOTE (bleez @ Nov 10 2013, 04:20 PM)

Embrace the dark side.... yo

Posted by: bleez Nov 12 2013, 10:40 PM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Nov 12 2013, 06:55 PM)

Posted by: thefireball Nov 13 2013, 08:56 PM

Here's my take I have been working on getting - I finally got it. Files are below too.



My 3 files
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/977du2hkxp4qwj6/mP7xSeKLXu


Brandon

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 13 2013, 11:27 PM

Cael...this was a great piece of music. I really dig this kind of phrasing taste. Great solo maaannn...keep doing more like this

Fireball....very nice to hear Your bright side instead of the 8-strin dark character You usually are Nice long sustain Didn't You miss other 2 low strings ?

Posted by: thefireball Nov 14 2013, 01:10 AM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Nov 13 2013, 04:27 PM)

Fireball....very nice to hear Your bright side instead of the 8-strin dark character You usually are Nice long sustain Didn't You miss other 2 low strings ?

Posted by: tonyk Nov 14 2013, 05:42 AM

Thanks for collab
Hope these links actually work

http://www.youtube.com/user/tonyk525?feature=c4-feed-u
https://soundcloud.com/tonyk525/day-collab
https://soundcloud.com/tonyk525/day-collab-solo

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 14 2013, 10:19 AM

Very nice lines Bran - you always had a soft spot for melodic lines I remember your old collab takes

Tony - I heard a nice theme in there! Thanks for the takes!

Posted by: Dieterle Nov 14 2013, 11:45 AM

Hello Guys !

Just wanna say i will not participate on this Collaboration - even i did sign in -

but i am not reachable until first December week !

Have all a Good Time and i am sure this will be a REAL GREAT COLLABORATION FINAL !!!


All the Best !

Dieter

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 14 2013, 01:02 PM

QUOTE (thefireball @ Nov 13 2013, 04:56 PM)

Here's my take I have been working on getting - I finally got it. Files are below too.



My 3 files
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/977du2hkxp4qwj6/mP7xSeKLXu


Brandon

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 14 2013, 02:22 PM

Dietrele - sucha shame I hope You'llbe able to reach another one! I hope everything is ok with Ya and You're just taking a break from Your job

Posted by: Blister Nov 14 2013, 02:33 PM

QUOTE (Dieterle @ Nov 14 2013, 05:45 AM)

...
Just wanna say i will not participate on this Collaboration - even i did sign in -

but i am not reachable until first December week !
...

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 14 2013, 03:10 PM

QUOTE (Dieterle @ Nov 14 2013, 07:45 AM)

Hello Guys !

Just wanna say i will not participate on this Collaboration - even i did sign in -

but i am not reachable until first December week !

Have all a Good Time and i am sure this will be a REAL GREAT COLLABORATION FINAL !!!


All the Best !

Dieter

QUOTE (Blister @ Nov 14 2013, 10:33 AM)

Sorry to hear this Deiter . This kind of brings up a point I've been wanting to make regarding the standard two week deadline (If this has been brought up before, could someone provide a link to the post?). I'm really appreciative that we are given a month for these "epic" collabs. It's really hard for a "slow-brainer (me )" to create a solo & learn to play it cleanly in a two week time frame when I have work & family (others may have school and/or other commitments as well) getting in the way. I look forward to the day I can hear a backing track, play around with it for a half hour or so & then rip out a nice solo in less than an hour. I'm not sure that is exactly how the more experienced players handle it, I'm just assuming . Has anybody else given any thought to this or am I the only one?

I regret not taking part in the previous L.O.E.A. epic collab but didn't want to miss this one. I like watching the participant list in the first post grow & hope it continues. I'm purposely not listening to any other takes yet until I am finished nailing mine down.

Now back to practicing my take.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 15 2013, 08:41 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 14 2013, 02:10 PM)

So sorry of reading this... hope to see you in the next one!





Hey Blister! It's really nice to know that you took this really seriously to give the best of you. In my personal experience, the composition of a solo (that makes me feel proud) can take just 5 minutes of improvisations or some days of composition, trying ideas, etc. It depends on the inspiration and also on how comfortable I feel with the backing.

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 15 2013, 09:25 AM

QUOTE (Blister @ Nov 14 2013, 02:33 PM)

Sorry to hear this Deiter . This kind of brings up a point I've been wanting to make regarding the standard two week deadline (If this has been brought up before, could someone provide a link to the post?). I'm really appreciative that we are given a month for these "epic" collabs. It's really hard for a "slow-brainer (me )" to create a solo & learn to play it cleanly in a two week time frame when I have work & family (others may have school and/or other commitments as well) getting in the way. I look forward to the day I can hear a backing track, play around with it for a half hour or so & then rip out a nice solo in less than an hour. I'm not sure that is exactly how the more experienced players handle it, I'm just assuming . Has anybody else given any thought to this or am I the only one?

I regret not taking part in the previous L.O.E.A. epic collab but didn't want to miss this one. I like watching the participant list in the first post grow & hope it continues. I'm purposely not listening to any other takes yet until I am finished nailing mine down.

Now back to practicing my take.

Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 16 2013, 03:42 AM

Todd here As many of you know, we spent two entire weekends (Four Full 2 Hour Sessions!) working on licks that work with this backing. I"m using those very same licks we worked on (mostly) in this solo I hope it provided some inspiration when we did those sessions for other folks solos

Here is a link to the Lessons where the examples (with Guitar Pro Tablature) will fit the backing. It's mostly for reference but if you missed those sessions, and get stuck writing your solo, these might help!

http://bitly.com/gmclesson228

http://bitly.com/gmclesson229

http://bitly.com/gmclesson230

http://bitly.com/gmclesson231


TONE POEM

In my search for "Tone" I've added yet another tool for the box In this case, I've been working with TOONTRACK EZ-MIX 2 with the METAL GUITAR GODS expansion pack. This particular preset is from DEVIN TOWNSEND (Strapping Young Lag), called EPIC LEAD.

EZMIX2 is sort of like IZOTOPE OZONE, but it's also sorta like GUITAR RIG. BUT!!! and this is an important "BUT". IT's not "tweakable". You don't get to build your own patches, or change the values. In keeping with the "EZ" line, it's very "EZ". So you are wanting to build complex chains THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR YOU!! However, if you want something that will give you recording ready tone with a single click, quick and dirty BINGO THIS IS FOR YOU!!!!

*Here is a screen grab of the interface and patch.
(you can download the main exmix2 demo for free. It works for 30 minutes at a time.)



Here is my SOLO TAKE WITH BACKING

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/day-and-night-instrumental

HERE IS THE SOLO WITHOUT THE BACKING FOR THE MIX
*Empty space at the start where the high hat was counting time.
 ToddWithoutBackingFinal.mp3 ( 1.6MB ) : 153


HERE IS THE VIDEO FILE

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2761041/DayNightProResHQFullLength720.mov

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 16 2013, 08:51 AM

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Nov 16 2013, 02:42 AM)

Todd here As many of you know, we spent two entire weekends (Four Full 2 Hour Sessions!) working on licks that work with this backing. I"m using those very same licks we worked on (mostly) in this solo I hope it provided some inspiration when we did those sessions for other folks solos

Here is a link to the Lessons where the examples (with Guitar Pro Tablature) will fit the backing. It's mostly for reference but if you missed those sessions, and get stuck writing your solo, these might help!

http://bitly.com/gmclesson228

http://bitly.com/gmclesson229

http://bitly.com/gmclesson230

http://bitly.com/gmclesson231


TONE POEM

In my search for "Tone" I've added yet another tool for the box In this case, I've been working with TOONTRACK EZ-MIX 2 with the METAL GUITAR GODS expansion pack. This particular preset is from DEVIN TOWNSEND (Strapping Young Lag), called EPIC LEAD.

EZMIX2 is sort of like IZOTOPE OZONE, but it's also sorta like GUITAR RIG. BUT!!! and this is an important "BUT". IT's not "tweakable". You don't get to build your own patches, or change the values. In keeping with the "EZ" line, it's very "EZ". So you are wanting to build complex chains THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR YOU!! However, if you want something that will give you recording ready tone with a single click, quick and dirty BINGO THIS IS FOR YOU!!!!

*Here is a screen grab of the interface and patch.
(you can download the main exmix2 demo for free. It works for 30 minutes at a time.)



Here is my SOLO TAKE WITH BACKING

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/day-and-night-instrumental

Posted by: wollace03 Nov 16 2013, 09:37 AM

Hi!

here is a video of my take... I will upload all the files later...
I am a bit nervous cause it is the first time I upload a video take...

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 16 2013, 02:05 PM

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Nov 16 2013, 03:42 AM)

Todd here As many of you know, we spent two entire weekends (Four Full 2 Hour Sessions!) working on licks that work with this backing. I"m using those very same licks we worked on (mostly) in this solo I hope it provided some inspiration when we did those sessions for other folks solos

Here is a link to the Lessons where the examples (with Guitar Pro Tablature) will fit the backing. It's mostly for reference but if you missed those sessions, and get stuck writing your solo, these might help!

http://bitly.com/gmclesson228

http://bitly.com/gmclesson229

http://bitly.com/gmclesson230

http://bitly.com/gmclesson231


TONE POEM

In my search for "Tone" I've added yet another tool for the box In this case, I've been working with TOONTRACK EZ-MIX 2 with the METAL GUITAR GODS expansion pack. This particular preset is from DEVIN TOWNSEND (Strapping Young Lag), called EPIC LEAD.

EZMIX2 is sort of like IZOTOPE OZONE, but it's also sorta like GUITAR RIG. BUT!!! and this is an important "BUT". IT's not "tweakable". You don't get to build your own patches, or change the values. In keeping with the "EZ" line, it's very "EZ". So you are wanting to build complex chains THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR YOU!! However, if you want something that will give you recording ready tone with a single click, quick and dirty BINGO THIS IS FOR YOU!!!!

*Here is a screen grab of the interface and patch.
(you can download the main exmix2 demo for free. It works for 30 minutes at a time.)



Here is my SOLO TAKE WITH BACKING

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/day-and-night-instrumental

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 16 2013, 05:09 PM

QUOTE (wollace03 @ Nov 16 2013, 09:37 AM)

Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 16 2013, 07:09 PM

Thanks! ANGRY and AGGRESSIVE, is there any other way? Just kidding, of course. I heard a sort of sad/mournful/yet angry lead line in my head the first time I heard the backing. It has a vibe of "terrible loss" to it somehow so I tried to capitalize on that.

Then again, music is therapy as they say so I'm often guilty of a bit of "transference:" of aggression and anger

Glad you like the DEVIN TONE!!! He did a good job of dialing his tone in to the Guitar Gods expansion pack. It does sound like some of his lead patches Ezmix2 with the guitar gods pack is the easiest way I've ever seen to dial in workable tone in a single click.

Todd

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 16 2013, 02:51 AM)

Ha! You're using Devin's tone I love his music!

Great solo Todd! Pretty angry and aggressive - never thought of it that way, I mean of the solo I would come up with, over this track

QUOTE (wollace03 @ Nov 16 2013, 03:37 AM)

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Nov 16 2013, 08:05 AM)

Nice to have You on board Todd Cool solo...sort of 80's rock style...(always liked that period of guitar playing)

QUOTE (Doug Lane @ Nov 2 2013, 02:54 PM)

QUOTE (bleez @ Nov 10 2013, 02:20 PM)

Embrace the dark side.... yo

Posted by: Renan Nov 17 2013, 10:04 AM

Hey , here's my take !
I'm not used to solo over major tones and I couldn't record a video this time
There's a little bit whiskey in the jar at my solo :

https://soundcloud.com/rteuman/day-backing

https://soundcloud.com/rteuman/day-backing-guitar

I've enabled the downloads.

And here's my photo:
http://k1311.hizliresim.com/1h/k/umh5m.jpg

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 17 2013, 11:58 AM

Renan great to see You coming to the collab Maybe You'll find a moment to record the video other day but...even if not I'm still very happy that one of our most active REC students would be finally available in this huge collab! See...You like the theme from "whisky in the jar"

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 17 2013, 04:33 PM

Hey Renan and Wolace, nice going mates! Renan - I dig yer tone mate, very Whiskey in the Jar'ish indeed!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 17 2013, 08:03 PM

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Nov 15 2013, 11:42 PM)

Todd here As many of you know, we spent two entire weekends (Four Full 2 Hour Sessions!) working on licks that work with this backing. I"m using those very same licks we worked on (mostly) in this solo I hope it provided some inspiration when we did those sessions for other folks solos

Here is a link to the Lessons where the examples (with Guitar Pro Tablature) will fit the backing. It's mostly for reference but if you missed those sessions, and get stuck writing your solo, these might help!

http://bitly.com/gmclesson228

http://bitly.com/gmclesson229

http://bitly.com/gmclesson230

http://bitly.com/gmclesson231


TONE POEM

In my search for "Tone" I've added yet another tool for the box In this case, I've been working with TOONTRACK EZ-MIX 2 with the METAL GUITAR GODS expansion pack. This particular preset is from DEVIN TOWNSEND (Strapping Young Lag), called EPIC LEAD.

EZMIX2 is sort of like IZOTOPE OZONE, but it's also sorta like GUITAR RIG. BUT!!! and this is an important "BUT". IT's not "tweakable". You don't get to build your own patches, or change the values. In keeping with the "EZ" line, it's very "EZ". So you are wanting to build complex chains THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR YOU!! However, if you want something that will give you recording ready tone with a single click, quick and dirty BINGO THIS IS FOR YOU!!!!

*Here is a screen grab of the interface and patch.
(you can download the main exmix2 demo for free. It works for 30 minutes at a time.)



Here is my SOLO TAKE WITH BACKING

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/day-and-night-instrumental

Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 17 2013, 08:26 PM

I really thought the last triple collab should have had way more participants so I thought I"d devote some vid chat sessions to this one to help get the word out and it seems to be helping It's always great when a collab is packed.


The EZ plug is very handy for quick and dirty recording. Zero tweaking, setup, just click and bam. Your ready to record

Todd

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 17 2013, 02:03 PM)

Hey Todd! Thanks for this very useful information! I'm sure that GMC users got a lot of inspiration thanks to those Vchat sessions!

and that EZ plug ing, I have to get it! It sounds like a good tool for recording quick demos.

Posted by: K1R Nov 18 2013, 12:30 PM

Here is my take :-) Day http://files.fm/u/jovvzaa

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 18 2013, 07:54 PM

QUOTE (K1R @ Nov 18 2013, 08:30 AM)

Posted by: K1R Nov 19 2013, 01:24 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 18 2013, 08:54 PM)

What a tasty take! Thanks for these beautiful clean phrases mate. It's a very romantic take played with a very good sense of feeling and dynamics. Great job!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 19 2013, 10:49 AM

Hey K1R - as Gabe said - I think you have evolved a lot since the last time I heard a recording of yours and your phrasing is at a whole new level! Great playing mate

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 19 2013, 01:50 PM

QUOTE (K1R @ Nov 18 2013, 09:24 PM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 19 2013, 05:01 PM

That was cool Very nice add to the collab Will make a different flavor for a while Thank You for being with us

Posted by: Sensible Jones Nov 19 2013, 10:27 PM

Here's what I've been playing with for the Day part:-
https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-bt

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 20 2013, 09:51 AM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Nov 19 2013, 09:27 PM)

Here's what I've been playing with for the Day part:-
https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-bt

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 20 2013, 02:00 PM

Neil - that was beautiful!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 20 2013, 02:28 PM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Nov 19 2013, 06:27 PM)

Here's what I've been playing with for the Day part:-
https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-bt

Posted by: Sensible Jones Nov 20 2013, 05:12 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 20 2013, 08:51 AM)

Ha! Somehow, somehow, this take over this backing reminds me of Steve Vai's 'Warm Regards'! Good going, Neil!

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Nov 20 2013, 01:00 PM)

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 20 2013, 01:28 PM)

Wou! There is not another word to describe this: So Beautiful!!
Thanks for this great take Neil!!

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 20 2013, 11:16 PM

Would be great! You're all guys getting better and better! Every single take, collab by collab there is more and more music coming out of Ya !

Posted by: DeGroot Nov 21 2013, 02:14 AM

Here is my take for "day". Went for a more laid back solo.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 21 2013, 08:38 AM

Great take DG! I get that feeling of peacefulness once again - there was another wonderful take that made me feel about laying on the grass and watching the clouds go by.. So beautiful!

Posted by: bleez Nov 21 2013, 09:16 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Nov 21 2013, 01:14 AM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 21 2013, 09:45 AM

There is something speciall about all Your takes. This time each one has different tension and all will create perfect tension build through all the track. That's gonna be awesome

Posted by: DeGroot Nov 21 2013, 01:31 PM

Thank you for the comments. Really like how this collab is shaping up… it will be awesome!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 21 2013, 02:05 PM

QUOTE (tonyk @ Nov 14 2013, 04:42 AM)

Posted by: Sensible Jones Nov 21 2013, 10:05 PM

Take 2!!
https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-bt-take-2

Great take DG!! Love that!!

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 22 2013, 09:32 AM

That second take with those crazy chromatics sounds a bit ...crazy ))

Posted by: tonyk Nov 22 2013, 09:38 AM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 21 2013, 01:05 PM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 22 2013, 10:37 AM

QUOTE (tonyk @ Nov 22 2013, 08:38 AM)

Posted by: DeGroot Nov 22 2013, 01:30 PM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Nov 21 2013, 09:05 PM)

Take 2!!
https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-bt-take-2

Great take DG!! Love that!!

Posted by: huargo Nov 22 2013, 04:18 PM

my day take

https://soundcloud.com/david-vico-2/day-all


guitar only

https://soundcloud.com/david-vico-2/day-guitar

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 22 2013, 05:44 PM

Final take. Dropbox links:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ypd60nxj4fdbynr/Xh5r4M7sXb/Night%20and%20Day%20Collab

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 23 2013, 04:20 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Nov 20 2013, 10:14 PM)

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Nov 21 2013, 06:05 PM)

Take 2!!
https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-bt-take-2

Great take DG!! Love that!!

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Nov 22 2013, 01:44 PM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 23 2013, 07:32 PM

QUOTE (tonyk @ Nov 22 2013, 08:38 AM)

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Nov 23 2013, 07:34 PM

These are my both videos for Day & Night

But first of all I want to thank Darek, for all his unstoppable support, patience, advices, time and millions of messages on throughout my versions in progress for this collab. Also for all what he is making for me in our mentoring program. Thank you SO MUCH

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 23 2013, 08:31 PM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Nov 22 2013, 04:44 PM)

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Nov 22 2013, 12:30 PM)

Thanks Jonesy! Great take man… that part at :28 fits so perfect!

QUOTE (Monica Gheorghevici @ Nov 23 2013, 06:34 PM)

These are my both videos for Day & Night

But first of all I want to thank Darek, for all his unstoppable support, patience, advices, time and millions of messages on throughout my versions in progress for this collab. Also for all what he is making for me in our mentoring program. Thank you SO MUCH

QUOTE (huargo @ Nov 22 2013, 03:18 PM)

my day take

https://soundcloud.com/david-vico-2/day-all


guitar only

https://soundcloud.com/david-vico-2/day-guitar

Posted by: wollace03 Nov 23 2013, 11:11 PM

here is my dropboxlink for my take-

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/btnqfr67dfw71na/70ccuYXEVO

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 24 2013, 01:29 AM

Monica...

Don't thank me yet Monica Our work is still in progress but I'm very proud of Your phrasing priority and interest in adding more colors to Your playing. That's a very good path and I truly believe in what You do Thank You

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 24 2013, 08:41 AM

QUOTE (wollace03 @ Nov 23 2013, 10:11 PM)

Posted by: bleez Nov 24 2013, 03:25 PM

QUOTE (Monica Gheorghevici @ Nov 23 2013, 06:34 PM)

These are my both videos for Day & Night

But first of all I want to thank Darek, for all his unstoppable support, patience, advices, time and millions of messages on throughout my versions in progress for this collab. Also for all what he is making for me in our mentoring program. Thank you SO MUCH

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Nov 24 2013, 04:13 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 23 2013, 07:31 PM)

Nice takes Monica! Both black and white!

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Nov 24 2013, 12:29 AM)

Monica...

Don't thank me yet Monica Our work is still in progress but I'm very proud of Your phrasing priority and interest in adding more colors to Your playing. That's a very good path and I truly believe in what You do Thank You

QUOTE (bleez @ Nov 24 2013, 02:25 PM)

very nice takes, monica. Both solos have a really cool feel to them. sounds really good

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 24 2013, 05:33 PM

QUOTE (Monica Gheorghevici @ Nov 23 2013, 03:34 PM)

These are my both videos for Day & Night

But first of all I want to thank Darek, for all his unstoppable support, patience, advices, time and millions of messages on throughout my versions in progress for this collab. Also for all what he is making for me in our mentoring program. Thank you SO MUCH

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 24 2013, 06:57 PM

QUOTE (Monica Gheorghevici @ Nov 24 2013, 03:13 PM)

I tried to make an exception (very big exception) and I put on me something white I hope in next collab you don't have an idea for a Hawaian theme, because I really don't want to see myself dressed like for Hula dance

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 24 2013, 10:29 PM

Here's a quick work in progress take for the day part. I'm still not sure whether or not I'll just stick to the night part of the track:

Posted by: Blister Nov 25 2013, 06:39 AM

I am truly amazed & inspired by all these amazing takes for this collab. Here is my humble contribution for the Night (Dark) side. I'm wearing my Darth Vader shirt! I've got a long way to go but I'm having fun on the journey.



https://www.dropbox.com/home#!/home/GuitarMasterClass

Posted by: tonyk Nov 25 2013, 07:01 AM

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Great phrasing Monica. I really like the way you embellished your phrases and connected them.

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Nov 25 2013, 07:52 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 24 2013, 04:33 PM)

Wou Monica! Both takes are very nice. You playing is so tasty in these ones. I like the fact that your guitar playing is becoming more melodic and expressive. Thanks a lot for your takes!!

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 24 2013, 05:57 PM)

Well... I think you are forgetting where I will be returning from Great Idea for a January collab

QUOTE (tonyk @ Nov 25 2013, 06:01 AM)

Posted by: bahadirpeker Nov 25 2013, 10:22 AM

Is it too late to join? I want to participate!

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 25 2013, 10:44 AM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Nov 24 2013, 10:29 PM)

QUOTE (Blister @ Nov 25 2013, 06:39 AM)

I am truly amazed & inspired by all these amazing takes for this collab. Here is my humble contribution for the Night (Dark) side. I'm wearing my Darth Vader shirt! I've got a long way to go but I'm having fun on the journey.



https://www.dropbox.com/home#!/home/GuitarMasterClass

QUOTE (bahadirpeker @ Nov 25 2013, 10:22 AM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 25 2013, 02:55 PM

QUOTE (Blister @ Nov 25 2013, 05:39 AM)

I am truly amazed & inspired by all these amazing takes for this collab. Here is my humble contribution for the Night (Dark) side. I'm wearing my Darth Vader shirt! I've got a long way to go but I'm having fun on the journey.



https://www.dropbox.com/home#!/home/GuitarMasterClass

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Nov 24 2013, 09:29 PM)

QUOTE (Blister @ Nov 25 2013, 05:39 AM)

I am truly amazed & inspired by all these amazing takes for this collab. Here is my humble contribution for the Night (Dark) side. I'm wearing my Darth Vader shirt! I've got a long way to go but I'm having fun on the journey.



https://www.dropbox.com/home#!/home/GuitarMasterClass

Posted by: bahadirpeker Nov 25 2013, 03:20 PM

Hey guys! I am late but I'm here! Here is my take for night part of the collab!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN6gP7NiTRg

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 25 2013, 04:05 PM

QUOTE (bahadirpeker @ Nov 25 2013, 02:20 PM)

Hey guys! I am late but I'm here! Here is my take for night part of the collab!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN6gP7NiTRg

Posted by: bahadirpeker Nov 25 2013, 09:51 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 25 2013, 03:05 PM)

Posted by: Blister Nov 26 2013, 04:03 AM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 25 2013, 08:55 AM)

Hey Gary - why would you think less of your take? I think it was very good and you should keep going forward with your playing! The more we are in this big boat, the merrier!

. . . . . . . .

Gary - I can't access the Dropbox link - is that where you stored your collab files? If so, please post a link which allows me to download the files

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 26 2013, 01:09 PM

QUOTE (bahadirpeker @ Nov 25 2013, 08:51 PM)

QUOTE (Blister @ Nov 26 2013, 03:03 AM)

I guess I'm just intimidated by the talent here at GMC. All the takes uploaded so far are really impressive. I am my own worst critic & probably set my own expectations too high. Progress will come, it's just going to take some time & that's hard to get through my thick skull.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not here to get a pat on the back. I'm here to learn & improve. I'm not afraid of ANY critiques and appreciate all of them.

Sorry about the Dropbox link. This is what happens when you think you know what you're doing & don't read the instructions . Hopefully this will work better:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82663034/DayNightVideoOnly.mp4
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82663034/Night_Collab.mp3
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82663034/Night_Collab_Solo.wav

Posted by: WeePee Nov 26 2013, 06:21 PM

Hey people !

Here's what I have composed so far...

https://soundcloud.com/alfafirefox/night



Oh, and I'm in
Cheers, Ville

Posted by: bleez Nov 26 2013, 07:32 PM

QUOTE (WeePee @ Nov 26 2013, 05:21 PM)

Hey people !

Here's what I have composed so far...

https://soundcloud.com/alfafirefox/night



Oh, and I'm in
Cheers, Ville

Posted by: WeePee Nov 26 2013, 08:14 PM

QUOTE (bleez @ Nov 26 2013, 10:32 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 26 2013, 11:55 PM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Nov 24 2013, 06:29 PM)

QUOTE (Blister @ Nov 25 2013, 02:39 AM)

I am truly amazed & inspired by all these amazing takes for this collab. Here is my humble contribution for the Night (Dark) side. I'm wearing my Darth Vader shirt! I've got a long way to go but I'm having fun on the journey.



https://www.dropbox.com/home#!/home/GuitarMasterClass

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 27 2013, 12:30 AM

QUOTE (bahadirpeker @ Nov 25 2013, 03:20 PM)

Hey guys! I am late but I'm here! Here is my take for night part of the collab!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN6gP7NiTRg

Posted by: DeGroot Nov 27 2013, 02:21 AM

Here are all the files for my Day solo.

"Day" Video:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/bi7t4hvtlrp30t7/Day%2520and%2520Night%2520collab.mp4

Guitar Only:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/hbvo77co4hkbya2/day%2520and%2520night%2520collab%2520NO%2520BACKING.mp3

Guitar with backing:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/0y03w7etix625bx/day%2520and%2520night%2520collab%2520%2528WITH%2520BACKING%2529.mp3

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 27 2013, 03:39 AM

QUOTE (WeePee @ Nov 26 2013, 02:21 PM)

Hey people !

Here's what I have composed so far...

https://soundcloud.com/alfafirefox/night



Oh, and I'm in
Cheers, Ville

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Nov 26 2013, 10:21 PM)

Posted by: AK Rich Nov 27 2013, 07:31 AM

Wow! There are alot of great takes in this collab!, Awesome job everyone!
Here is my humble attempt



[attachment=34568:Day_Nigh..._version.mp3]
[attachment=34569:Day_Nigh...rsion_NB.mp3]
[attachment=34570:Day_and_..._version.wmv]

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 27 2013, 08:30 AM

QUOTE (WeePee @ Nov 26 2013, 07:14 PM)

Thanks, man !
This is just a rough one. I got some golden tips from Mr. Wolverine and I'm changing this a bit

Posted by: bahadirpeker Nov 27 2013, 09:01 AM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Nov 26 2013, 11:30 PM)

Nice take Bahadir- don't get addicted to the slide and ebow

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 27 2013, 09:21 AM

Thanks for the files DG and AK

Attention everyone The collab deadline is due in 3 days (November 30th) so if you haven't yet submitted your takes, please do so until Saturday included. Looking forward to it!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 27 2013, 10:17 AM

This just keeps getting better It was off to a bit of a slow start but it's going like a freight train now!!! This is going to be a 10 minute final mix!!! It's gonna be epic for sure

Todd

Posted by: huargo Nov 27 2013, 11:38 AM

Hi Cosmin my video.
Thanks for your work!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 27 2013, 01:51 PM

QUOTE (huargo @ Nov 27 2013, 10:38 AM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 27 2013, 04:05 PM

QUOTE (huargo @ Nov 27 2013, 07:38 AM)

QUOTE (AK Rich @ Nov 27 2013, 03:31 AM)

Wow! There are alot of great takes in this collab!, Awesome job everyone!
Here is my humble attempt



[attachment=34568:Day_Nigh..._version.mp3]
[attachment=34569:Day_Nigh...rsion_NB.mp3]
[attachment=34570:Day_and_..._version.wmv]

Posted by: Sensible Jones Nov 27 2013, 05:44 PM

Will be making my video tomorrow after work so will post it before deadline time!!!

Posted by: huargo Nov 27 2013, 07:27 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 27 2013, 01:51 PM)

Hey mate - thanks for the video, but I would need the actual file in a dropbox link if possible Thank you!

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 28 2013, 12:47 AM

QUOTE (WeePee @ Nov 26 2013, 06:21 PM)

Hey people !

Here's what I have composed so far...

https://soundcloud.com/alfafirefox/night



Oh, and I'm in
Cheers, Ville

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Nov 27 2013, 05:44 PM)

Will be making my video tomorrow after work so will post it before deadline time!!!

Posted by: pavelducati Nov 28 2013, 05:57 AM

Hi.
I've made something,I hope.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r3lf132roeyvufk/JFNmQ5p-mh


Cosmin,thanks a lot.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 28 2013, 09:26 AM

QUOTE (huargo @ Nov 27 2013, 06:27 PM)

QUOTE (pavelducati @ Nov 28 2013, 04:57 AM)

Hi.
I've made something,I hope.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r3lf132roeyvufk/JFNmQ5p-mh


Cosmin,thanks a lot.

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 28 2013, 10:41 AM

AK Rich - now that was something! Loved the tone. Very cool rhythimc concepts too. I think You really dig this one. You rhythm choice is very interesting even though solo looks simple, it has a lot of tiny details that make this full flavour of listening

Posted by: Sensible Jones Nov 28 2013, 10:18 PM

OK, here it all is!!!

https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-bt-final
https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-nbt-final

Posted by: AK Rich Nov 28 2013, 10:24 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 27 2013, 07:05 AM)

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Nov 28 2013, 01:41 AM)

AK Rich - now that was something! Loved the tone. Very cool rhythimc concepts too. I think You really dig this one. You rhythm choice is very interesting even though solo looks simple, it has a lot of tiny details that make this full flavour of listening

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 29 2013, 08:54 AM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Nov 28 2013, 09:18 PM)

OK, here it all is!!!

https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-bt-final
https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-nbt-final

Posted by: Sensible Jones Nov 29 2013, 03:06 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 29 2013, 07:54 AM)

Howdy Neil! Thanks for the takes man Now, I would like to ask you to post a link with the downloadable version of the video and allow the Soundcloud tracks to be downloaded, as well Thank you!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 29 2013, 03:35 PM

QUOTE (huargo @ Nov 27 2013, 03:27 PM)

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Nov 28 2013, 06:18 PM)

OK, here it all is!!!

https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-bt-final
https://soundcloud.com/sensiblejones-1/day-collab-nbt-final

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Nov 29 2013, 03:35 PM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Nov 29 2013, 02:06 PM)

OK Cos, have done the S/Clouds but can't find where to change the settings to make the video d/loadable!!
Any ideas??

Posted by: Sensible Jones Nov 29 2013, 04:20 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 29 2013, 02:35 PM)

So tasty!! Fantastic mate, thanks a lot for your take and the video.

QUOTE (Monica Gheorghevici @ Nov 29 2013, 02:35 PM)

I can download your video from the Youtube. Don't worry, if Cos can't download the video from Youtube I will sent him your video

To download, he must change the actual add-on for Youtube downloader with another version. I made the same changes and now everything works

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Nov 29 2013, 04:37 PM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Nov 29 2013, 03:20 PM)

Great news! Thanks Monica!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 29 2013, 04:52 PM

And Cosmin is here to confirm it

Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Nov 29 2013, 07:33 PM

QUOTE (huargo @ Nov 27 2013, 11:38 AM)

Posted by: Sensible Jones Nov 29 2013, 09:06 PM

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 29 2013, 03:52 PM)

And Cosmin is here to confirm it

Posted by: huargo Nov 30 2013, 12:59 AM

QUOTE (Slavenko Erazer @ Nov 29 2013, 07:33 PM)

Man, this solo's killer, i really like that playing and tone!!!
Btw, where are your girls in this video? Are they like me, specialised in metal "?

Posted by: HungryForHeaven Nov 30 2013, 03:21 PM

So here is my last minute contribution..



Will try to organize the audio files.

Posted by: Darius Wave Nov 30 2013, 03:40 PM

Great! So we have now MR Sensible and Hungry6Teen in the collab Some guys switched to strats ?

Posted by: HungryForHeaven Nov 30 2013, 03:47 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Nov 30 2013, 03:40 PM)

Some guys switched to strats ?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 30 2013, 03:59 PM

Hey guys! Remember! This is the last day for take submission The ones who have already posted their takes can rest assured as I already stored them all and I will share them with Gabriel and Darius

Posted by: Opetholic Nov 30 2013, 04:12 PM

Wow man these solos are just so good !! I have listened to them many many times.. I feel some Ben Higgins influences, am I right ? Congrats man, really nice.

QUOTE (HungryForHeaven @ Nov 30 2013, 03:21 PM)

Posted by: HungryForHeaven Nov 30 2013, 04:16 PM

QUOTE (Opetholic @ Nov 30 2013, 04:12 PM)

Wow man these solos are just so good !! I have listened to them many many times.. I feel some Ben Higgins influences, am I right ? Congrats man, really nice.

Posted by: Ben Higgins Nov 30 2013, 04:31 PM

Brilliant takes in this collab - well done guys !!

QUOTE (HungryForHeaven @ Nov 30 2013, 03:16 PM)

Thank you very much, O-man! Might be a touch of Ben influences in there. I'll never be able to play like him though...

Posted by: jstcrsn Nov 30 2013, 04:49 PM

QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Nov 30 2013, 04:31 PM)

Brilliant takes in this collab - well done guys !!



Who's this Ben guy ?? Ben Stiller ? Ben Franklin ?

Posted by: HungryForHeaven Nov 30 2013, 04:59 PM

Audio files...

 Day_and_Night_collab___H4H___audio_mix.mp3 ( 1.16MB ) : 112

 Day___H4H___solo.wav ( 12.12MB ) : 98

 Night___H4H___solo.wav ( 14.14MB ) : 125

QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Nov 30 2013, 04:31 PM)

Who's this Ben guy ?? Ben Stiller ? Ben Franklin ?

Posted by: coffeeman Nov 30 2013, 07:21 PM

hey guys here is my entry:

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Nov 30 2013, 07:28 PM

QUOTE (coffeeman @ Nov 30 2013, 06:21 PM)

Posted by: Mertay Nov 30 2013, 09:01 PM

http://ul.to/vtjuabgv

Super last minute upload no video but I added an old picture

Posted by: Grace Dec 1 2013, 01:36 AM

I'm sorry I couldn't make it...I tried but it didn't work. Hopefully I'll join some other collab later when I have time and the right equipment. This collab will turn out great congrats to everyone!!

Posted by: Taka Perry Dec 1 2013, 04:58 AM

I totally forgot about this... :\ I'm gonna have to pull out, sorry.

Posted by: coffeeman Dec 2 2013, 03:43 PM

Here are my files:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3976866/Day%20and%20night%20collab/Day%20and%20nifht%20collab%20guitar.mp3
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3976866/Day%20and%20night%20collab/Night%20and%20day%20collab%20mix.mp3
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3976866/Day%20and%20night%20collab/day%20and%20night%20collab.mp4

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 2 2013, 04:12 PM

QUOTE (HungryForHeaven @ Nov 30 2013, 03:47 PM)

Was the only white guitar I had..

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 3 2013, 10:48 PM

QUOTE (HungryForHeaven @ Nov 30 2013, 11:21 AM)

QUOTE (coffeeman @ Nov 30 2013, 03:21 PM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 9 2013, 08:11 PM

Just a little teaser. Uncle Darius is working hard on making all Your solos sound awesome together

Posted by: Mertay Dec 9 2013, 08:22 PM

+ new Cubase looks cool

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 9 2013, 09:02 PM

ha ha Yes it looks but I have to admit one of the very first things I was very close to do....was making it look more like older versions I did it with 7.0 but...had enough of tweaking after the update so left it the was it is

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 9 2013, 09:21 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Dec 9 2013, 04:11 PM)

Just a little teaser. Uncle Darius is working hard on making all Your solos sound awesome together

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 9 2013, 09:38 PM

Looks better than it works...


Just kidding

Posted by: Mertay Dec 9 2013, 10:39 PM

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 9 2013, 11:25 PM

That's much harder than You think - it took me 7 hours just to recheck all posts, import files to Daw and match the timming of each solo. Adding some tiny eq before main adjustments So it's just a little sample to check how all 20 solos sound together

 day_and_night_mix_01.mp3 ( 500.82K ) : 187


well. excuse me...25 solos...+ one missing (waiting for WeePee) I have no ide how Will I make it to fit this into a song-length mix ))

Posted by: Sensible Jones Dec 10 2013, 01:05 AM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Dec 9 2013, 10:25 PM)

That's much harder than You think - it took me 7 hours just to recheck all posts, import files to Daw and match the timming of each solo. Adding some tiny eq before main adjustments So it's just a little sample to check how all 20 solos sound together

 day_and_night_mix_01.mp3 ( 500.82K ) : 187


well. excuse me...25 solos...+ one missing (waiting for WeePee) I have no ide how Will I make it to fit this into a song-length mix ))

Posted by: Mertay Dec 10 2013, 11:09 AM

eheheh so all of us combined, we can make an epic Dream Theater-like song in a month

I've always wondered how a the mix/mastering sessions worked for such projects good luck!

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 10 2013, 02:30 PM

Never thought of this but it really might be the way to create some original compositions

Posted by: bleez Dec 10 2013, 07:15 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Dec 9 2013, 10:25 PM)

That's much harder than You think - it took me 7 hours just to recheck all posts, import files to Daw and match the timming of each solo. Adding some tiny eq before main adjustments So it's just a little sample to check how all 20 solos sound together

 day_and_night_mix_01.mp3 ( 500.82K ) : 187


well. excuse me...25 solos...+ one missing (waiting for WeePee) I have no ide how Will I make it to fit this into a song-length mix ))

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 10 2013, 08:40 PM

It's going to be killer for sure...it's gonna kill me Thanx for the act of appreciation Bleez! You're right those are days of mixing and composing. Yes...composing too because I have to make something musical from all You cool takes together I'm currently at this "composing" stage Solos order done! Just need to fix details (beginning + ending notes of each and add my little piece


Now it look more like a song

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 11 2013, 06:40 AM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Dec 10 2013, 04:40 PM)

It's going to be killer for sure...it's gonna kill me Thanx for the act of appreciation Bleez! You're right those are days of mixing and composing. Yes...composing too because I have to make something musical from all You cool takes together I'm currently at this "composing" stage Solos order done! Just need to fix details (beginning + ending notes of each and add my little piece


Now it look more like a song

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 11 2013, 10:24 AM

Got it Gabe!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 11 2013, 03:20 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Dec 11 2013, 06:24 AM)

Got it Gabe!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 12 2013, 02:04 AM

These collab can be quite time consuming once they get kinda big my SIX DEMON BAG collab started to expand pretty quick and I really struggled to keep it near about 5 minutes. But this one has gotten HUGE so it may be more like 15 minutes Maybe release it in sections? I'm not sure.

Keep up the good work!

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Dec 9 2013, 02:11 PM)

Just a little teaser. Uncle Darius is working hard on making all Your solos sound awesome together

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 17 2013, 10:30 AM

Wow! Looks like you guys are all on a roll! great work everyone! And, uncle Darius, you rock man!!

It will indeed be a great work of art in which everyone had a very important contribution!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 18 2013, 01:03 AM

Hey friends!! I'm working on details for the final video!!! Check out how the project looks now..

Posted by: Mertay Dec 18 2013, 01:36 AM

Nice

Posted by: Doug Lane Dec 18 2013, 01:59 AM

Goodness this is exciting! Thank you for all your hard work!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 18 2013, 02:07 AM

QUOTE (Doug Lane @ Dec 17 2013, 09:59 PM)

Posted by: coffeeman Dec 18 2013, 02:13 AM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Dec 17 2013, 07:03 PM)

Hey friends!! I'm working on details for the final video!!! Check out how the project looks now..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 18 2013, 08:59 AM

By the looks of it, it will turn out great But hey, the big GMC family... we can always pull it off in style, so, congrats once again to everyone in that participated!

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 18 2013, 01:13 PM

Huge thanx from me too It was a pleasure to became a aprt of this It's insanely awesome when people at different skills level and styles can create something together that can sound like a one piece of cool music

Posted by: tflava Dec 18 2013, 03:15 PM

Is this collab over now?

If there are some open collabs to improvise over i also wants to join in.

I want to also participate because its good for musical feeling and a nice thing to create you're own track.

thanx already

Posted by: huargo Dec 18 2013, 03:16 PM

QUOTE (tflava @ Dec 18 2013, 03:15 PM)

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 18 2013, 09:59 PM

QUOTE (tflava @ Dec 18 2013, 03:15 PM)

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 19 2013, 09:32 AM

QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Dec 18 2013, 08:59 PM)

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 20 2013, 08:17 AM

Any update? Almost forgot about this collab! Got a rough ETA?

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 19 2013, 03:32 AM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 20 2013, 08:22 AM

We are working to make things perfect We have takes in different video formats. Some of them needed special treatment. We're al.ost done

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 20 2013, 05:04 PM

As usual, aside from the video itself, there will be comments and suggestions for every brave soul that dared to sail the high seas with us Darius and Gabe are working hard on the video, as we all want to bring up the best possible result.

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 20 2013, 11:00 PM

Looking forward to the final, I know this is a HUGE JOB to put all these together. So many takes, making them all work will be a bit of a miracle but I know you can pull it off.

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Dec 20 2013, 02:22 AM)

We are working to make things perfect We have takes in different video formats. Some of them needed special treatment. We're al.ost done

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 21 2013, 12:52 PM

Just a little more of patience and we're done. We'll publish it veeeeery soon Thanx Todd! I hope You'll all like it

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 21 2013, 04:58 PM

This is VERY close guys. and very awesome off course.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 23 2013, 02:42 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen!! We have the honor of presenting the one and only.... Day and Night Video Collab Final Mix!!



First things first! CONGRATULATIONS to all of you for such wonderful takes! You are truly amazing and this video here is living proof of what we can do when we team up! It was an honor and a pleasure to work with Darius and Gabe on this one and big thanks to Bogdan for his assistance along the way, as well!

Below, you can find a set of comments that we complied, based on our observations on tones, phrasing and technique:

Gabriel on technique

Ok guys, I think that this is the tastiest collaboration ever. I’m amazed of how easy/nice to hear is this piece of music that we composed together. Thanks a lot to each of you for making this possible.

GregC1: Your take is technically perfect, but the thing that I find more attractive is the use of tremolo and dynamics making your take very expressive. Congrats on your playing.

DeGroot: Nice take man. I can notice some little timing issues in the beginning but there isn’t something bad, it makes your playing even more natural and expressive.

Monica: Your take is very cool. I like how you combine soft melodies with those aggressive bends, it give to your take a weird but enjoyable tension. Good job!

K1R: I like your take, and really enjoy the feeling on it. However you still could give even more soul to your playing, use stronger vibrato and bends to let us see your soul clearer.

Cael: Good job with your take man. Your technique is very precise and you used a good combination of techniques that makes your playing entertaining to see. In the future takes I would put more emphasis on the more melodic stuff and avoid the parts that sound more like exercises.

TonyK: Hey mate, that’s a very tasty take. The overall is technically right but I would pay attention to timing and dynamics. These are the two things that you could improve on this one.

Mertay: Your solo sounds very fresh for me and technically is seems to be top level. The only thing that you could give it is more aggression to the second section to give the overall more dynamics.

AkRich: What can I add from the great Rich. Your solo sounds very good and your technique is excellent as always.

The Fireball: Your solo is very positive and bright. That’s the feeling that I receive when I see you playing it. Technically is perfect and I would like to say that your vibrato technique is very warm and fits perfect with the backing.

Baha & Blister: We should give credit to Darius here because it’s awesome how good both takes fit together on this section. Baha with a perfect selection of notes played with slide while Blister plays more pattern style ideas that sounds very tight. Great job guys!

Huargo: Your solo sounds very natural and fresh for me. It has some little technique issues here and there but I like how dirty and real it sounds. It’s very personal.

Coffeeman: Hey rocker man! It’s really cool to see your progress from collab to collab. Your playing is very good on this one, both your picking and vibrato are very consistent. Good job!

WeePee & Bleez: Another fantastic job made by 3 persons, the guitarists and the mixing engineer (Darius). It’s awesome how good your takes fit together, there are some moments where you do counterpoint and in others you create very cool harmonization. Both of you have a strong vibrato and very precise bending. Well done guys!

Sensible Jones: Hi mate! Nice melodies! I like how you used your tremolo bar combined with some legatos. You solo is very tasty.

Wollace: You used many techniques in a very short solo however it sounds natural. I like the tapping with slide used in the middle of the solo, cool idea.

Doug: Wou mate! Your technique is very precise as always. You used very different techniques, and uncommon melodies in your solo and that makes it very personal. It’s a very clever and precise solo, good job!

Renan: Your solo sounds dirty and melodic, I like it. It’s simple but very fresh to my ear. Thanks for joining!

Pavelducati: Hey mate, congrats on your first collab!! I think that you recorded a nice take. It simple but effective and it’s very well played. Well done!!

Hungry for Heaven: And to end this fantastic collab we have the majesty of the great, the unique, Hungry for heaven!! I’m used to your killer technique thanks to our Vchat sessions so it’s not something new if I say that your technique is excellent and well as your composition. Thanks mate!

Darius on tone

1. Gregc - it's not a first time You deliver a smooth, tasty playing to our collabs. Just keep up the good work. I would really like to see your takes in REC. I'm sure You will please our ears as well

2. Degroot - when I heard Your solo I knew it will perfectly fit Greg's take. You both choose similar direction and it made a very first part of the collab sounding like 2 brothers playing together Can't wait to hear Your new recording with your new mic

3. Monica - I know how much time and work took You to make this take. I know that all the notes fit perfectly not only to the track but also to the way Your musical heart feels. That's awesome. Once again You prove it's not the number of the notes that count, but the choice of them in the right place. Well done!

4. K1R - awesome to have You in the collab! I'm very pleased by Your choice of style. It adds a different type of flavor and it's a beautiful, important color in all this composition. I think you could work on your timing just a bit. You have great ideas. Sometimes it's worth to learn Your own impro and record it perfectly when You have such a nice phrasing

5. Cael - I will repeat myself and I will do it probably much more times. You have awesome sense of melody and feel. You tell a story in Your playing. There are 2 things I think would help to improve Your level and I think Your are conscious of both. One is the tone. We're living in the era of mid-range focus guitar tones (especially for players who uses bridge pickup for soloing). It's ok to cut a lot of treble but You have a bit too much of "nose sounding" midrange that happens to be unpleasant at high listening volume. Sometimes it works great when You cut just a 2 dB's and increase guitar track volume to compensate. As for playing it's nothing like a huge mistake. It's just that You could be more conscious of the rhythm values You play while doing all those fast runs. You're at the level that You should understand importance of this more than ever You know...the more You can, the more people demand It's natural

6. Tonyk - huge progress since we meet Progress in playing and progress in tone Keep up the good work. You're on the good path. We will work on Your technique some more and You'll see how much profits it will give There are some tiny issues with timing, precision and...one note is a bit off the key but...it happens and I'm sure You know it I'm very glad to have You in the collab again

7. Mertay - I know it's a bit to short to "show the devil" but You solo fit's perfect with Todd's and it was very nice to have You here with us, in the collab I like the balance of the tone - warm but You left some air in the treble end

8. AK Rich - Great warm tone (even if a bit too much mid-range focused for my taste) it fits well the track. You showed us Your abilities to create fantastic melodies with a sensitive touch Thanks for being part of this

9. Fireball - Wow! Mate - it was so damn nice to see that ball not on fire when needed You made us used to some heavy stuff but in this one You showed You're a versatile player:) Thanks for joining!

10. Bahadirpeker - You choose to create some tasty "noise" It fit's well to any solo of this collaboration. Very nice!

11. Blister - Fantastic to see You here! I've seen You having some cool workouts with Todd. Seems like it helped a lot I smell a bit of neoclassical flavor! Nice one smile.gif A bit of timing issues but not much and I think You should necessary join every next collab I'm very interested of seeing Your next takes! Thanx a lot for being a part of it!

12. Huargo - hell of an awesome tele You got there! I like Your vocal-like melody built. Nice add to this whole piece! You've got a very good sense of melody and timing Only thing I would suggest is to use less gain to prioritize the natural tone of that tele. It would be insanely great! smile.gif At the moment a hear a bit of mud going somewhere in background but You now...it doesn't mess all Your take - it's just a detail worth looking at

13. Coffeeman - Very nice. Your tone workout goes in a good way. Similar as in Cael's case I would try to focus on being more conscious of rhythm values when playing faster. I will repeat one of my suggestion from the REC takes. Haven't You considered using humbucker pickups? The way You usually set up Your tone makes us feel like You are looking for a different type of tone than the regular SSS strat set offers. But..that's very subjective

14. weePee - Man...I'm so glad You could made it with this collab. Very good tone and precision. Also very tasty, metal-based phrasing. You're one of the guys who increase the collab level Thanx for being here with us and developing some really good playing!

15. Bleez - You have a gift of making incredible air in your solos. You're like a "dream of any sound engineer". No matter what I do with Your tone tweaking, You parts never disturb to anything that's going in the background. It's like You're playing a solo but If I like to listen to the snare, I can still hear it clearly. I think You underrate Your skills very often but believe me - You've got some good, classic punch in Your playing and You should keep it going! Your solo made a perfect composition with WeePee's! You both should definitely make an album together

16. Sensible Jones - not only Your playing but also Your audio/video skills are going up to the higher level I remember our first collab. I always knew You got some hidden powers. Very good, new color addition to this track. Thank You

17. Wollace - much happening at just a few second but if used in the correct moment, it builds the song tension. Very coll add from Yours. You've got nice feel and tone but similar as Ben (Cael) I wound focus on being 100% sure of what is happening in the rhythm field. It's a kind of issues that makes You not able to write tabs when someone asks for it And same as Ben...the more skills You have...there more we demand so don't feel bad about it - You're takes was great and it was awesome to see You joining this awesome thing!

18. Doug Lane - Your tone reminds me a lot of Type o Nagative It's very scooped and maybe even a bit too much but it works so there is not much claiming on it...just an idea of what You could check while doing next records. You've already had some nice skills when You've introduced to GMC I can hear some huge potential in You. Just remember than at this level every single detail counts and to help You we (instructors) will demand much more for sure. But this is something normal. I think that personally being at Your level I would try to challenge less and less gain so You will have less noise and scratches in background - just a pure playing. About the influences I also felt some Scorpions - especially in the second half. There was some problems with final runs precision but I'm sure You are familiar with those

19. Renan - I've missed Your takes in previous collabs because You are one of the bravest REC participants I really hope You can bring us some video with next collab because all the GMC instructors are 100% sure of all the hard work you can bring here ) This time you went for a crazy tone. Cool "whiskey" add in the second half

20. Pavelducati - is that Your very first collab take? If yes...than you should visit us more often! Remember - you can always count on some support while preparing Your take smile.gif You're always welcome

21. H4H - I was wondering who stole the fire from the ball...now I know Awesome take an tasty finish for the collab! You brought 2 takes for day and for the night part but I had to choose the night cause it was a perfect and impressive finish. I hope you don't mind If I tell I'll kick your 3 letters starting from "A" if you will ever miss any single collab? Great job! Hope to see more from you

Cosmin on phrasing

1. Gregc - nice mellow mood with whammy bar phrasing I think I mentioned the feeling I got: Laying on the grass and staring at the cloudus race above on a clear blue sky.

2. Degroot - I like the chordal ideas and the slight surf guitar feel - it's from that beautiful Tele, ain't it?

3. Monica - After all the sunshine and happiness the two guys have brought before with their takes, Monica, you darkened the atmosphere a bit biggrin.gif Well, it's the Night track after all - I can see your signature bends in there!

4. K1R - glad to see you in the collab mate! I really like that arpeggio around minute 01:55 spot on! If you follow Darius' suggestion regarding the timing, your playing will improve a lot!

5. Cael - Tasty phrasing man! I always knew you had it in you, so please, more great playing! I am sure that these tracks provided the right inspiration as well, correct?

6. Tonyk - Mate, I liked the note choice, but I definitely think that your vibrato should be stronger - it would boost the value of your playing a big, big lot, as you have nice music there!

7. Mertay - You have that angry sort of buildup with the initial lick which I liked, ending up in the wailing bend! Pretty much a good recipe there man!

8. AK Rich - Mr Rich! DO I feel some Beck flavor in the first notes? Correct me if I am wrong, but anyway, I enjoyed it, so it's all good!

9. Fireball - Bran, you have that very straight Petruccian style - everything is pretty much exact and well placed You are slowly but surely building a style for yourself. Good going man!

10. Bahadirpeker and Blister - Pink Floyd style sounds by Baha meeting formulaic phrasing by Gary - good combo mates, I think Darius mixed your takes into a very musical melange here. Gary, you should focus on dynamics more, in the future - adding some pauses, will make things very interesting!

11. Huargo - Honest and melodic playing here mate! I think that you should focus a bit on widening your vibrato - see minute 05.01 at the ending of your take - it would've brought more flow when transitioning into Coffeeman's take

12. Coffeeman - The good ol' Satch style legato goes well with your take mate

13. weePee & Bleez - Scando meets the Scottish Zakk Wylde! Result? Epic sounding harmonized long notes soloing! Have you guys talked to do this before Darius mixed it?

14. Sensible Jones - Neil took to the Sunny side and added some melodic long notes to augment it - very nice!

15. Wollace - Nice tapped slides there man! And that colored guitar is one of a kind 6 stringed candy!

16. Doug Lane - A more dramatic approach here - Doug, I liked the phrases and the flow and especially the note choice around 06:41!

17. Renan - Hey mate! Thanks for bringing your Tele on the collab! Your take has potential, but you should definitely focus on your bending and on not being too static in the phrasing. Try more positions and building a melody that is memorable, not necessarily complicated, but one that people can remember and hum

18. Pavelducati - My friend! For your first collab, you did a great job! Nice lines and playing here and it's a solid basis to go towards new horizons, in which you can try out more ideas and expand your phrasing. Dynamics should be your main focus now - implementing breaks and playing harder or softer.

20. H4H - Mr. H4H, you are one hell of a player! Great display of virtuosity here and some nice lines to go with it Keep rocking!

Thanks again to everyone and see you on the next collab!!

Posted by: coffeeman Dec 23 2013, 03:31 PM

What an amazing work guys, everything is amazing! Congratulations to everyone, and thanks a lot to Gabe, Cosmin and Darius for creating this amazing collab.

Posted by: sammetal92 Dec 23 2013, 03:45 PM

Great playing everyone This was very calming to listen to Congratulations!

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 23 2013, 03:52 PM

It was great to see so many cool takes. Unfortunately we couldn't mix everything You brought the way You brought butthe purpose wa to create a song and Your great pieces made us able to create a solid musical composition There would be no collab like this without You all!

Posted by: Mertay Dec 23 2013, 04:10 PM

You guys seriously exceeded any expectation to combine those solos and make something more out of them, fantastic job!!

...and if that wasn't enough, its so generous to take the time and write helpful comments! Thanks!!

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 23 2013, 04:19 PM

Thanx Mert! It's very nice to see You appreciate our work Yes - that was the concept - making the song more than just putting all takes toghter the way they are

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 23 2013, 04:59 PM

Amazing playing everyone!

I'm currently having this video on REPEAT mode

Posted by: gregc1 Dec 23 2013, 05:03 PM

Wow, amazing final product!

I thought everybody's takes were great and everything fit together so nicely. Thank you instructors for the comments and all the hard work putting this together. Really looking forward to the next.

Darius, loved the acoustic/classical intro. Really beautiful

Posted by: HungryForHeaven Dec 23 2013, 05:10 PM

Guys.. this is beyond words. It's beyond anything.

And I just thought that the Whitesnake one will be the highest quality collab ever. Well, it's not gonna be a walk in the park for Ben.

Thanks not least for your overwhelming comments, but of course also for your hard work with backing tracks and stitching everything together into one piece. The acoustic intro is brilliant, too!

QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Dec 23 2013, 02:42 PM)

Posted by: Sensible Jones Dec 23 2013, 05:29 PM

Holy Moly!!
This collab is what the word 'EPIC' was invented for!!!
Congrats to everyone who played and especially Darius, Gab and Cosmin for taking the time to put it all together and the great comments too!!
I look forward to the next one!!

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 23 2013, 06:00 PM

Thank You all!

Posted by: wollace03 Dec 23 2013, 06:20 PM

wow.. fantastic video!!!

I am so happy that I am part of this collab!

big thanx to cosmin, darius and gabriel for their excellent work....


where is the next collab?...

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 23 2013, 07:21 PM

QUOTE (wollace03 @ Dec 23 2013, 06:20 PM)

Posted by: pavelducati Dec 23 2013, 07:56 PM

Hi, everybody.
Congrats to everyone!
It is amazing.
There many people with different levels and from many parts of our planet.
But there is one thing that unites all of us. It's music.
That's Great!
Nice to meet everyone.



Cosmin,thank you very much.

Posted by: HungryForHeaven Dec 23 2013, 08:02 PM

QUOTE (pavelducati @ Dec 23 2013, 07:56 PM)

Posted by: bleez Dec 23 2013, 08:16 PM

man, that turned out even more epic than I imagined it was really brilliant to be involved in that

You guys done a great job putting that together, really appreciate the comments as well, thanks.
It must have taken a ton of time and effort......totally worth it though awesome!

Posted by: Patrik Berg Dec 23 2013, 11:25 PM

great video, very nice soloing from everyone, hope you all have a merry christmas and a happy new year.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Dec 24 2013, 01:00 AM

QUOTE (HungryForHeaven @ Dec 23 2013, 07:02 PM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 24 2013, 01:38 AM

+1 to EPIC word as the description of this collab. It's awesome that we could create a very cool to hear piece of music. The next step would be to play this one live any time...

Posted by: DeGroot Dec 24 2013, 03:02 AM

Thanks for the comments and putting this massive collab together. It gelled together so well… it sounds like one cohesive instrumental! Really cool to see so many GMCers join in.

Posted by: Doug Lane Dec 24 2013, 03:02 AM

I appreciate the words of the instructors on my playing-- especially your comments Darius. I have to tell you that my tone on the recording I sent was slightly skewed due to the presence of beats audio doing post processing of the audio on my computer. The scoop you are hearing isn't supposed to be as distinct as it was, but I thought it still sounded good in context for this one after I removed beats. I'll be sure to continue lowering my gain for the practice benefits, though.

Posted by: Blister Dec 24 2013, 04:28 AM

A Musical Quilt of Artistic Excellence! I mean, is there a word for something bigger than "Epic"?

I am so thankful to be a part of it. And wow! Playing in a duet with Bahadir?!? That was truly awesome how that turned out & had to be quite a challenge to mix. Thank you so much for the comments, too. The solos from everyone really feature the talent at GMC & are so inspiring.

QUOTE (pavelducati @ Dec 23 2013, 01:56 PM)

Hi, everybody.
Congrats to everyone!
It is amazing.
There many people with different levels and from many parts of our planet.
But there is one thing that unites all of us. It's music.
That's Great!
Nice to meet everyone.



Cosmin,thank you very much.

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 24 2013, 09:21 AM

QUOTE (Doug Lane @ Dec 24 2013, 03:02 AM)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 24 2013, 12:47 PM

QUOTE (Blister @ Dec 24 2013, 12:28 AM)

A Musical Quilt of Artistic Excellence! I mean, is there a word for something bigger than "Epic"?

I am so thankful to be a part of it. And wow! Playing in a duet with Bahadir?!? That was truly awesome how that turned out & had to be quite a challenge to mix. Thank you so much for the comments, too. The solos from everyone really feature the talent at GMC & are so inspiring.



The comment regarding "many parts of our planet" got me thinking about how international GMC really is. (Politicians should take note, but I won't go any further on that. ) Darius had Bahadir & I playing side-by-side & yet we are many thousands of miles apart! I understand the amount of time & work that has to go into mixing the collabs & certainly don't want to create even more work for the instructors, but I'm curious what all of you may think about adding our country under our names in the collabs to show how far-reaching GMC goes.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 24 2013, 02:03 PM

QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Dec 24 2013, 11:47 AM)

Adding the countries would be a cool idea for future collabs.

Posted by: Headbanger Dec 24 2013, 02:12 PM

I just saw this...so many great guitarists together...congratulations all and Merry Christmas

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Dec 24 2013, 04:44 PM

This is a really huge and awesome collab!!!
Congrats to everyone and also congrats to the instructors: You guys have done our work to shine Thank you for all your work, time and also thank you so much for your comments

Posted by: jstcrsn Dec 24 2013, 06:23 PM

watching something like this makes me want to play guitar, wait , i am, well, get better, wait , i am(I think),uh,m,un

Dang that was good

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 25 2013, 09:13 AM

Hey everyone! I hope you noticed that there's... A NEW MEGA COLLAB THAT WE STARTED, so come join here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=50970

Posted by: Mertay Dec 25 2013, 03:46 PM

I shared this video on a local guitar forum, everybody is pretty impressed

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 25 2013, 04:17 PM

Great that You decided to join Mert! Maybe You'll find a way to bring some vid next time

Posted by: Mertay Dec 25 2013, 05:33 PM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Dec 25 2013, 03:17 PM)

Great that You decided to join Mert! Maybe You'll find a way to bring some vid next time

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 26 2013, 05:20 PM

QUOTE (Mertay @ Dec 25 2013, 05:33 PM)

Thanks I have a short "to buy list" that I have to finish first but later on I'll make a topic for some equipment/approach recommendations from ou guys I dislike and don't use smartphones and the camera's I have are old and don't have much disk space to record stuff comfortable (nor the video quality needed).

Posted by: Mertay Dec 26 2013, 05:41 PM

QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Dec 26 2013, 04:20 PM)

Posted by: AK Rich Dec 26 2013, 06:39 PM

Great work on this collab guys!, Congrats for the huge turnout and thanks for all your hard work putting it all together as well as the kind words.

Cheers!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 26 2013, 08:11 PM

QUOTE (Mertay @ Dec 25 2013, 11:46 AM)

I shared this video on a local guitar forum, everybody is pretty impressed

Posted by: WeePee Dec 27 2013, 09:11 AM

Super video ! Thanks to instructors and other students

Posted by: tonyk Dec 27 2013, 11:22 AM

Great work to put all those takes together. Thank-you.Over 8min and still enjoyable to hear.Well done all

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 27 2013, 02:02 PM

Thanx for Your takes Tonyk and WeePee. Really cool adds to this collab

Posted by: AK Rich Dec 27 2013, 06:38 PM

Man! I can remember some collabs that had hardly any participation. Now they are taking off like wildfire! It's so great to see so many awesome takes in this and other collabs lately. Great work everyone! Lets keep it up! GMC Rocks!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Dec 27 2013, 07:25 PM

Well done and played, everyone. And thanks for the comments, Darius, Gabriel and Cosmin.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 27 2013, 10:42 PM

QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Dec 27 2013, 06:25 PM)

Posted by: Darius Wave Dec 29 2013, 01:45 PM

QUOTE (AK Rich @ Dec 27 2013, 06:38 PM)

Man! I can remember some collabs that had hardly any participation. Now they are taking off like wildfire! It's so great to see so many awesome takes in this and other collabs lately. Great work everyone! Lets keep it up! GMC Rocks!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 30 2013, 11:23 AM

QUOTE (Darius Wave @ Dec 29 2013, 01:45 PM)

I think it's because there was a bit too much going on at the same time and not every one could made it. Now we had joint our forces to make GMC compositions and get everybody in the right place and time That's awesome