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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 21 2014, 08:16 AM

Do you like blues? Do you like rock?
Let's do both!

Blues Rock Collab.
What's this all about? Well, as you may have guessed, combining blues and rock elements over three different types of backing tracks - the verse, over which you can easily deploy the minor pentatonic scale or even the Dorian mode and the chorus where the more daring GMC'ers can use the chorus backing track where aside from the E natural minor scale, in the very end they can throw in some notes borrowed from the Phrygian mode, which requires a little bit more experience in respect to choosing the notes which you'll want to use.

Working and participating in collabs will give you the type of input you cannot achieve when practicing on your own - so even if you feel shy about this, you should give it a serious try. You will improve in unpredictable ways for certain!

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BACKING TRACKS:

Verse:  Verse_Backing_Track.mp3 ( 1.91MB ) : 376


Chorus:  Chorus_Backing_Track.mp3 ( 658.62K ) : 400


Verse+Chorus:  Full_Backing_Track.mp3 ( 3.46MB ) : 403


Tempo: 140 BPM

Key: E minor

This collab is based on the upcoming lesson by instructor Guido Bungenstock.

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Here's everything you need to know about how to enter this collaboration:

1. Download the backing track and open it in your recording software
2. 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).
3. Render one track containing your guitar recording only - 16 bit wave file 44,1 kHz
4. Render one track containing both solo and backing track in an .mp3 format
5. Send us your video (preferably in .mp4 format)

As always, you can send us the last 3 files mentioned, using a dropbox link, or any other file 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.

Very important: 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!

Bringing your contribution to this track and tribute to the GMC community is what really matters!

Collab tips:

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

Making short but polished and detailed lines will always give you better results! If you focus on a short part of the backing track, then you will most likely amaze yourself and others! No explicit need to play over the full backing track length, so just pick up any amount of bars you feel most comfortable playing over, as it's always better to come up with something short but catchy or memorable!

Check out these lessons for inspiration:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pop-Rock-Solo-Beginner/ - the licks in this lesson, boosted to a higher tempo and tweaked with, could fit the bill over the chorus section!

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/dorian_phrasing_beginner/ - a little inspiration for what you can do if you decide to use the Dorian, in order to spice up the minor pentatonic scale, over the verse part.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Rockin-The-Blues/

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Blues/

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/rock-blues-lesson/

Scales you could use:

Minor pentatonic



Natural minor



Dorian mode



Phrygian mode



Chord progression :

INTRO

Em |% | % |A5 G5 |
Em |% | % |Bm7 C#m7 A/D |

VERSE

Em |% | % |Em7 Em6 |
Em |% | % |Bm7 C#m7 A/D |
Em |% | % |Em7 Em6 |
Em |% | % |Bm7 C#m7 A/D |

CHORUS

Cadd9 |Am7 | D |Bm |
C |G/B | Fsus2 |%|

OUTRO

Em |% | % |A5 G5 |
Em |% | % |Bm7 C#m7 A/D |

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: 22nd of August

Participants: Cosmin Lupu, Gabriel Leopardi, bleez, Sensible Jones, Todd Simpson, mroberts70, huargo, Degroot, Rhida, Caelumamittendum, gregc1, Opetholic
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Posted by: Jeroen Jul 21 2014, 09:06 AM

Nice collab, I like blues and rock, but I'm on holiday in august, so I gotta let this one slip by.

Posted by: bleez Jul 21 2014, 09:16 AM

you had me at 'minor pentatonic'

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 21 2014, 02:38 PM

Oh! We will miss you on this one!





hehehe excellent!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jul 23 2014, 10:48 AM

I suppose I could do something for this.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 23 2014, 02:41 PM

Great to know! Welcome mate.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 23 2014, 05:12 PM

Welcome, welcome gentlemen!

I was sure that you will love the combo, so let's make this one count!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jul 23 2014, 05:16 PM

Me too! I'd be happy to contribute a bar or two!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 23 2014, 05:53 PM

Welcome Sir Simpson!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jul 25 2014, 11:52 AM

Anyone else planning to enter this collab?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 25 2014, 01:25 PM

Blues means the saying a lot with little notes, so, no worries about too many technical licks - just put your soul out there and we'll be glad to offer the necessary support along the way

Posted by: mroberts70 Jul 28 2014, 06:21 AM

Gonna give it a try....

...and of course I can't embed the video as usual or if I can... I can't see it, so here's the direct link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsm2yEa9Liw&list=UUncajtGux2N2NEElHwhpDSA



P.S. I'll post the other files later.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 28 2014, 05:50 PM

Hey man! Welcome onboard!

I like the fact that you have played based around a theme and you have nice direction, phrasing and clean playing!

The only thing that I feel like I'd like to hear more would be the vibrato - but that's a personal matter Keep rocking!!

Posted by: bleez Jul 28 2014, 07:02 PM

ooooh trippy vid
some cool phrasing indeed, duder. Nice one.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 28 2014, 07:59 PM

The great Roberts is back!!!

Thanks for your take man! Your phrasing is very tasty and groovy, it's a very strong solo. There are some interpretation details that could take this one to another level that are mostly based on expression techniques. I think that your vibrato could be stronger, that your bends are sometimes a bit out of pitch and that you could give this one more dynamics and groove with your right hand. I think that maybe this take has been mostly an improvisation so that's the reason why you could put your focus on these details but have it in mind for the next time or maybe for a new take of this same solo.

I'm curious, what's about you nowadays? Are your working on some guitar routines? It's been a while since we last talked!

Posted by: mroberts70 Jul 31 2014, 01:19 AM

I'm not having much time to practice these days, no new routines here.... as evidenced by my same flawed playing with the out of pitch bends and weak vibrato.... but I had to try out the blues rock collab, one of my favorites. Most time lately is spent looking for work and taking care of 3 busy kids. I guess my rock star dream will have to be put on hold in the meantime...

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 31 2014, 02:43 AM

mmm I hope to see you jamming as in the old days soon! I have been missing you at the chat room sharing amazing backing tracks and Satch style phrases. Let me say that maintaining your bending and vibrato technique could be possible with just 15 minutes of practice every day.
Do you remember that old video with Joe Satriani tips that included some bending, vibrato and left hand exercises? If not, let me know! I will send it to you inbox in a moment...

Posted by: mroberts70 Jul 31 2014, 04:21 AM

Thanks Gab, yes I still have the link to that Satch video.

Maybe one of these days I'll get back to jamming in the chat room...

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jul 31 2014, 10:14 AM

Here is the soundcloud file of my take Video to follow! I'm using extremely low gain, well, low gain for me And i"m using the Homewrecker Punisher pickup that I recently installed in my razorback with those spiff pickup covers that vonhotch made.
https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/homewrecker-pickups-punisher-neck-position-overloud-th2

Here is the link to download the SOLO ONLY clip.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/y7o2c08nml36b81/ToddSoloOnlyBluesCollab.wav

Posted by: Guido Bungenstock Jul 31 2014, 02:49 PM

Hi guys,
I'm really proud that for the 2nd time my guitar lesson turned into a video collab,
So have fun and let the guitars speak for themself,

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 31 2014, 05:02 PM

Hey Todd! Nice going with the tone man - I personally like the lower gain approach, as everything sounds very crisp, clear and well rounded!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 31 2014, 10:44 PM

Cool! I hope to see you soon!



Thanks for your solo Mr. Simpson! It's pure majesty. Also, let me say that this "cleaner" sound fits great with your phrasing on this one. Well done!




Your lessons always include amazing backing tracks Guido. You are invited to record a solo to be part of this one.

Posted by: Guido Bungenstock Aug 1 2014, 01:12 AM

Many THX, Gabriel! But I have to do a lot between the next days. So i think I don't have time to collaborate.... ;-)

Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 1 2014, 08:22 AM

Thanks!! I'm using the BRIDGE position and the pickup is a Hand Wound "Homewrecker Pickups - Punisher". It can do everything from Metal to Blues. I have a matched set in my Dean Razorback and LOVE THEM!! ) VONHOTCH did the custom covers. This is a cheap guitar but now it RAWKS!!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 2 2014, 05:40 PM

It looks very metaaaalll Not my type of axe, as it looks pretty uncofmy - how do you cope with playing it? Do you need to find a certain position to hold it? Or? I remember my first electric - A Jackson Randy Rhoads copy, which was pretty uncomfy to use when sitting if you wanted to play sidesaddle...

Posted by: huargo Aug 3 2014, 03:23 PM

Hey!
I'll try to be in! finishing my work and entering to holidays with a good collab
I'm working on the bridge now... timing issues as always but i like the melody!



https://soundcloud.com/david-vico-2/bridge

Posted by: DeGroot Aug 3 2014, 06:24 PM

I will try and come up with something for the collab.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 3 2014, 07:15 PM

Hey bro! That's exactly what I wanted to point out - you have very nice ideas, but the timing is a bit faulty You need to work with the drum track a bit more I am looking forward to hearing the next try with more groove, because the ideas are great!

Welcome Huargo and DG!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 3 2014, 10:16 PM

That's a killer composition! You have the most difficult part mate, now it's time to focus on the easy part: practice to polish it. You have to focus on timing, the phrases are excellent! Use a metronome over the backing, use your foot to count while you play, close your eyes while you practice, try to sing the solo over the backing focusing on timing. Experiment with this tips in order to adjust the timing and your solo will be top level.

Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 4 2014, 06:55 AM

Oddly enough it sits perfectly! It's like a V in the back so I sit with it in classical position and it rests at the perfect angle so the neck is just right. It actually sits better than my other guitars. It's a bit wonky to play when standing just because it tends to bump in to things!

Todd

Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 4 2014, 09:10 AM

BTW When is the deadline?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 4 2014, 12:16 PM

August 22nd Well, I am more of a classic shape kind of guy - the simpler the better And about hitting things... when I was a kid and I was living with my mom and dad in a flat I had a tiny room, in comparison to my current abode and I inevitably hit everything while practicing standing up

C'mon guys - who else is in?

Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 5 2014, 05:35 AM

I hear ya As I always say, to each his own!! I am a big fan of "Pointy Guitars" The pointier the better.

Posted by: Rhida Aug 6 2014, 03:11 PM

Hi guys,
still some work on bending on pitch and vibrato.
Here's my try anyway.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfN5T_iWUwg&feature=youtu.be

Room for improvement!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 6 2014, 05:36 PM

Hi Rhida! Nice to find your take here! I just give you some comments and ideas at Gab's Army before listening to this take. I can notice that there are some cool ideas happening here, but there are many things that could be polished just with some more practice. Let's divide the solo in different parts:

00:00 to 00:15: Here you use a melody played with octaves and your tremolo bar to give it an aggressive vibrato. Be careful with timing when you play the melodies, and try to make the vibrato (with the bar) with a groove more connected with the rhythm of the track. This will make it fit better and less "nervous".

00:17- 00:44 : Here appear the bending problems. You don't reach the correct pitches most of the times and that makes your solo sound out of scale. I gave you an extra exercise at gab's army so please check it out. A good experiment would be to record the melodies and phrasing that you are trying to play but without bending technique. Instead of playing bends, play the target notes to memorize the pitches and notes that you are trying to play for this solo. Then you can practice the solo using bending but playing over your own solo, to compare the pitches while you play and be sure that you are playing them right.

00:44 - end: That last lick is a bit over the fast limits of your current playing so why would you add it now? What about creating a slower variations that is closer to your current skills and save this one for a diary practice that let you master it in some time? You can create and idea that has less notes but that has the same essence or feeling. Try it and show me the examples that you get!


Ok mate, I hope that this feedback help you! The idea is not to discourage you to join this one, we can use many parts of this take to create the final mix, but as the collaborations are specially designed to work on your phrasing, composing and technique, we think that some honest and detailed feedback is the way to go.

Let me know if you have any question about these things.

Keep on the hard work!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 8 2014, 07:39 AM

Hey there Rhida!

I'm rowing in the same boat as Gabi here You can polish this take in order to have it ready for the collab before the deadline, so please take Gabi's suggestions into consideration and I will once again underline that honest feedback is pretty much that one thing that no matter how harsh would sound at times, is the only one that can help you progress.

I will recommend a few lessons here that will help your phrasing and pitch control when bending, so that you may have a few extra arrows in your quiver for this collab:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/String-Bending/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginners-Corner-21-String-Bending/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/15-Blues-Licks/

Keep us updated and we'll be sure helping out

Posted by: Rhida Aug 8 2014, 09:55 AM

That's cool guys!
Thanks for the advices and the suggestions.
I might try again next week or so after some little work .

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Aug 8 2014, 03:42 PM

Mayhaps I be in. It kinda depends on what I can come up with.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 9 2014, 03:26 PM

Please do mate! We're here to assist, so just post the next recording here and we'll be sure to send our feedback



Welcome aboard mate! I'm sure you'll hit us with something nice as usual!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 11 2014, 03:53 PM

Cool! Looking forward your take!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 12 2014, 07:24 AM

Hey guys! Ten days till the deadline Who else is in??

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 12 2014, 04:06 PM

Come on guys! I'll be editing this one so I hope to receive more takes! Remember that we don't need complete solos, if you just have some phrases of a little solo you can be part of this one!

You can even add a rhythm guitar, and effect, some bends, a pedal note,, let's be creative!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 12 2014, 09:59 PM

How many do we have so far?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 13 2014, 07:50 AM

There are 7 students on the list and you, me and Gabi - but they still have to submit the takes So, let's see here, who else wants to join the crew?

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Aug 14 2014, 01:01 PM

Here is some inspiration : http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginner-Organ-Blues-Rock/

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 14 2014, 05:20 PM

Killer lesson by Guido! He shares some really nice phrasing that goes very connected with the organ arrangements. I'm sure that those who weren't inspired will get good idea from this lesson. Thanks for sharing Bogdan.

Posted by: bleez Aug 15 2014, 01:39 PM

well, here's my attempt



mp4-
[attachment=38384:blues_collab.mp4]

with backing -
[attachment=38386:blues_collab_full.mp3]

guitar only -
[attachment=38387:blues_co..._no_back.wav]

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 15 2014, 06:43 PM

Great!! Thanks for this cool take Bleez and for the video. That room is looking very good also, full of nice ladies...

Posted by: bleez Aug 15 2014, 09:47 PM

thanks mate
yes, I didnt realise that buying guitars was so much fun turns out it's awesome!
Ive got one more to get this year then Im done

Posted by: Guido Bungenstock Aug 16 2014, 12:34 AM

Many Thx, Gabriel!!
This was my intention here: a simple but effective phrasing and really close to the organ chords. :-)

Posted by: DeGroot Aug 16 2014, 02:49 AM

Here is a part for the chorus.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 16 2014, 06:54 AM

Great takes DG and bleez! Thank you for being so early on the collab and nice lines from you both!

DG - your chorus idea sounds very smart and it already promises a stellar take - what sort of a guitar is that? A Caparison maybe?

bleez - good flow here mate! A nice addition to your already well known tone and a great set of catchy licks!

Alright gentlemen! 6 more days - who's in?

Posted by: Spock Aug 16 2014, 09:27 AM

Excellent take! Smooth and tasteful soloing - it sounds like you wrote it, very good phrasing and resolutions.

+10


You too DeGroot - I'm just reading the last page of this thread so that's all I've seen, but excellent on both you guys.

Posted by: bleez Aug 16 2014, 10:05 AM

thanks very much Cosmin & Spock, much appreciated
I wish I could knock out a few of those lines that Joe played. That was some classy stuff, DG

Posted by: DeGroot Aug 16 2014, 01:50 PM

Thanks guys. Killer take bleez! Not easy to come up with something over the whole track. Todd's take is splendid too!

Unfortunetly I will only be contributing this small bit. I only had a small window too squeeze this in.

Cosmin- I'll PM the files in a moment.

The guitar I'm playing is a Hamer Californian. Discontinued around '96. I bought this axe off of Todd a couple years back… it is my 80's shred dream guitar with 27 frets. I think Caparison had a very similar design some years later.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 16 2014, 04:45 PM

Fantastic take mate! It's short but it's pure quality. I'm sure that Guido would add this melody to his track. As I said previously, we are open to receive short takes for these collabs. It's really helps to make the final mix amazing. Thank for your take friend.

Posted by: Guido Bungenstock Aug 16 2014, 09:19 PM

Yeah. Really tasty solo with a great feel for melody!! I really like this one a lot, DeGroot! I would do something similar. :-)

Posted by: DeGroot Aug 17 2014, 03:14 AM

Thanks Gabi and Guido! your feedback is great to hear! Really enjoy playing over this track. It was inspiring to hear what you played in your lesson.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 17 2014, 11:09 AM

Thanks for clearing things up, DG! I was very sure it was a Caparison - anyway, somehow I began associating that axe with Mattias Eklundh

Also got the files for which I thank you Anybody else got some files for the collab? If so, post them here or send me a PM

Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 19 2014, 06:50 AM

Nice! He pulled out THE HAMER!!! I miss that thing!!! Saw one on ebay for $400!! What pickup did you put in the neck position?

I"m using my DEAN RAZORBACK with HOMEWRECKER "PUNISHER" pickups in it. Turned out spif!!! Here is the vd!! That should be all my files turned in now!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2761041/GMCBluesCollab/Blues%20Collab.mov

Here is a preview Went a bit crazy on the vid.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 19 2014, 07:35 AM

Thank you for the vid Todd! What axe did you use after all? The swirly effect doesn't allow me to pick up much from the video?

Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 19 2014, 07:43 AM

It's the Dean Razorback upgraded with the Homewrecker Punisher pickups in it. It looks MEEETTTAAAALLLLL but roll back the volume and it does a great blues!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 19 2014, 02:25 PM

Three days guys!!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 19 2014, 02:31 PM

Here is another version of the vid with a lot less FX on it


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2761041/GMCBluesCollab/Blues%20Collab%20Version%20II%20720.mov


preview

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 20 2014, 07:12 AM

I like this one better It's more classic, if we can say that, but nevertheless, more to my liking I will place this one in the archive as well and I'll let Gabi decide what to use, if it's ok with you as well, of course

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Aug 20 2014, 11:38 AM

Who else is planning to enter?

Hurry up - the deadline is 22nd of August

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Aug 20 2014, 12:46 PM

I'll probably be entering by the eve of the 22nd. Not sure I'll make it before, we'll see. Got a few busy days coming up.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 20 2014, 02:32 PM

Cool!! We are going to see that white beauty in action!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Aug 20 2014, 02:37 PM

You most definitely will!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 20 2014, 03:03 PM

Hehehehe looking forward it!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 20 2014, 09:45 PM

Thanks!! Glad you dig it I was just mucking about with FX on the other one. Got a bit out of hand

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 21 2014, 07:14 AM

Excellent! Cael, I'll place you on the list I was actually getting ready to send an invitation to you, but it seems you got here first! Good call

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Aug 21 2014, 10:40 AM

As I said earlier, it will be a last minute call though. I'm feeling very inspired by Degroot's take, so I'm going for the short chorus backing track, I think

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 21 2014, 09:33 PM

This sounds great. Who else is in guys?? Just 1 day to go!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 22 2014, 07:04 AM

Should we let the guys work throughout the weekend as well? Gabi, Bogdan?

Short and sweet is best, Ben! I'm sure you can pull it out in style and with your new guitar, things should be interesting - 9 string blues That's something I'm eager to hear.

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Aug 22 2014, 10:57 AM

Sure - let's extend the collab deadline till Monday

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 22 2014, 11:05 AM

Agreed! All you guys who haven't yet submitted yer takes, you still have the weekend, so let's see some blues rockin'!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Aug 22 2014, 12:40 PM

Phew!! Thanks for the extension! I was going to have to pull out. My older brother is getting married this weekend and I've been busy rehearsing with a vocalist to do some acoustic songs at the Reception afterwards!!
I'll definitely be able to get my take done on Monday though!!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Aug 22 2014, 08:13 PM

That's awesome. Thanks for the extended deadline. My soundcard has died on me just a few days after I got it, and the replacement died after 5 minutes...

Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 23 2014, 12:26 AM

EGAD!! Sounds like your computer is WRECKING your sound cards?
If you have a power imbalance in your motherboard, your usb ports can get too much juice. Also, if the small metal housing of the port is warped/bent, it can cause a short.

Before you bake your third sound card, I'd try isolate the issue. is this happening on one computer, eg. laptop? if so, use another computer when you get another sound interface.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 23 2014, 07:11 AM

As Todd mentioned, it's most likely an issue that comes from elsewhere. Is the soundcard completely toasted? I find it hard to believe that these things are so easy to destroy..



Congrats to your big bro and glad to have you aboard, Neil!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Aug 23 2014, 08:13 AM

The soundcard(s) isn't completely toasted. Just the inputs and outputs that has stopped working. Same as on the other card. I suddenly got like eternal delay on the microphone and the input lit up and wouldn't go off, then I unplugged the mic XLR and the input was still lit up. I then restarted my computer and then none of the inputs or outputs would work.

I'm just doing this on my laptop with default BIOS settings, nothing out of the ordinary going on. Everything else works fine from the USB hub.

I didn't throw money after a new one, just got it traded for a second Scarlett 2i2. Which then did the same of course. I'm gonna take it to the store again and ask what the hell is going on. Gonna bring my laptop and possibly get the soundcard traded for another brand.

Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 23 2014, 08:52 AM

OK, so it's the laptop. Also, NEW INFO your using a HUB. It could be the hub!!!!!!!!! next time you get a sound card,

DON"T PLUG IT IN TO THE HUB!!!!!


Instead, plug it directly in to the motherboard but make sure the power on the laptop is OFF!!!!! I know USB is plug and play and "Hot Swap" but you are having issues so you can't be too careful

Try a soundcard AT THE STORE and see if it works If it does, DON"T PLUG IT IN TO THAT HUB~!!!

Posted by: Opetholic Aug 24 2014, 10:46 AM

Thanks guys for extending the deadline. I had worked on this but I didn't have time to record a video. Here are the files:

 blues_rock_collab.mp3 ( 3.63MB ) : 71

 blues_rock_collab_nb.mp3 ( 2.47MB ) : 56

 blues_rock_2.mov ( 62.06MB ) : 106

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 24 2014, 11:02 AM

See what the guys say, although I tend to think Todd has a point here with the USB, I wen through the same thing myself with some devices and it was the port. When I changed the port - presto - it worked See what the guys at the store have to say, first thing

Hey Mert! Thanks for joining the collab - nice take here - great playing and dynamics! let's see the video then, and you are all set up




Alright gents! This is the last day Let's see who's ready to send his takes!

Posted by: Opetholic Aug 24 2014, 12:10 PM

Thanks Cosmin for the nice words I updated my original post to include the videos..

Posted by: gregc1 Aug 24 2014, 04:19 PM

Hey guys, just making it in. Thank you Bogdan for the extension

I have an intro section and a verse.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Aug 24 2014, 08:26 PM

Here's a quick last minute take:

 Rock_Blues_Collab_with_backing.mp3 ( 431.86K ) : 84


 Rock_Blues_Collab_without_backing.mp3 ( 431.86K ) : 61


[attachment=38533:Untitled.wmv]

Posted by: Opetholic Aug 24 2014, 09:48 PM

Duude!!! That was really good Didn't want it to end..

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 25 2014, 11:35 AM

Thank you for the vid, man!



Hey Ben! Thank you for the files man! Everything is working nicely and I like your lines a lot - short and to the point! Who knew something like this would be played on the big white beast?



All your files are working perfectly and your playing is exquisite and top notch as usual! Nice articulation elements and rhythm/lead combined licks!

Gentlemen! The deadline has arrived! Thank you for your takes and in the mean time, the following gents still have files to send to me

Sensible Jones, mroberts70, huargo - also, if you can't join, please let us know

Posted by: bleez Aug 25 2014, 11:50 AM

dude, my files should be attached to the post with my youtube vid. unless there is something I missed out?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 25 2014, 12:08 PM

Hey matey, my bad as I selected your name by mistake The files are in my possession!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Aug 25 2014, 01:17 PM

Will have mine up in a few hours, just arrived back from my Bro's Wedding!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 25 2014, 02:20 PM

Hey guys!! It's great to see so many takes appearing in the last hours!! This collab will be epic.
Thanks for joining!

Posted by: gregc1 Aug 25 2014, 03:02 PM

Thank you Mert. Much appreciated.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Aug 25 2014, 09:37 PM

Is it OK if I post mine up tomorrow?
I have my Audio and Video files done but Movie Maker is not reading my Audio file for some reason!
Unless you just want me to send you the Stem Files C-man?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 26 2014, 06:57 AM

Hey Neil! Send me the audio files and the video separately, I don't think it's a problem

Posted by: huargo Aug 26 2014, 10:13 AM

hi guys! nice takes here!
Holidays in the beach no internet here!!!! i miss this collab, but you guys did a very good job!


see you next time!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Aug 26 2014, 11:13 AM

Thanks C-man!
Here's my Audio and YT video. I'll send you the video stem file!!

 Blues_Rock_Collab_NBT.wav ( 20.5MB ) : 75

Sorry for the crappy camera angle, I've just got rid of my 2nd PC and am re-arranging my Studio!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 26 2014, 04:49 PM

Hey Neil! Got the files and I am sending them to Gabi! Thank you! I see you have took the special girl to be featured in this collab

Have fun at the beach mate! We miss you as well - I'm sure you would've spiced things up with this one, a lot! Well, maybe on the next one?

Posted by: Sensible Jones Aug 26 2014, 10:56 PM

Great stuff Cosmin, thanks!
It's her birthday treat!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 27 2014, 06:50 AM

Haha! Yes, I remember you told us it was her birthday! How old was she, by the way?

Posted by: Sensible Jones Aug 27 2014, 05:34 PM

You should never ask a lady her age!!!
She was 25!! I didn't realise how long I've had her!! She was my main guitar through most of the 90's!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Aug 28 2014, 07:25 AM

Let's hope she'll serve you right for at least 25 more

Alright gents, the takes will be sorted and we will keep you updated in respect to the the final mix, so stay tuned

Posted by: Todd Simpson Sep 2 2014, 12:13 AM

Any update on the collab?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Sep 2 2014, 06:09 AM

Just a bit more time to work on, but no worries, it'll be up soon

Posted by: Todd Simpson Sep 2 2014, 07:17 AM

Awesome! Looking forward