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Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 9 2008, 08:56 PM

Ok, here are the first pieces we will work on - the guitar solos

You have a choice of backing tracks - one is the original theme plus chorus, this is in G minor - you can use minor or pentatonic over it.

At some stage we will modulate into A dorian for the rest of the solos, and the second backing track is for that.

The track is 115 bpm, the mp3 starts on an exact bar boundary if you want to loop it to practice it a little.

I have the following people down for a solo:

Trond - A Dorian
Ivan - A Dorian
David - G Penta
Jerry - A Dorian
Juan - A Dorian
Gabriel - G Penta
Marcus L - G Penta
Hisham - G Penta
Henry - G Penta

So, pick your favorite of the backing tracks and let me know here - I'd like to get a fairly even split if possible, but lets see how it goes

So, lets all sign up and see if we can get these done within a couple of weeks, say by the 23rd.

I prefer wav files and I now have an FTP site setup, PM me for details when you have something ready. If your recording setup supports it, I'd love to have a dry guitar as well as an effected guitar - too many effects might make it harder to mix, but on the other hand if you have a signature sound you want to reproduce I will go with that

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 9 2008, 11:32 PM

Cool backings! I go for the first one! (G penta). I'm ill now (I should be resting now but I'm bored of being on my bed!) but can't wait to jam over it!

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 10 2008, 03:05 PM

G penta it is!

Hope you get better soon ...

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Aug 10 2008, 03:29 PM

I am with G pentatonic

Posted by: Trond Vold Aug 10 2008, 08:32 PM

A Dorian here

Posted by: David Wallimann Aug 11 2008, 12:46 AM

I'll take the G penta section. :-)

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 11 2008, 12:58 AM

Ok guys, duly noted

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Aug 11 2008, 03:02 PM

G Minor Penta for me!!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Aug 12 2008, 09:23 PM

A dorian (modulation) for me Andrew, if possible

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 12 2008, 11:29 PM

Great I was hoping for more Dorian fansd And Henry I have you down for Penta !

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Aug 13 2008, 02:56 PM

A Dorian here, if possible.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 13 2008, 04:36 PM

Great

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Aug 16 2008, 03:19 PM

Andrew, I just wanted to get things straight once again before I start doing my solo. What exactly do I have to record?

1. Do I have to send you audio&video separately,

2. Do I have to send audio dry&wet version (with fx comments) so you can mix it effectively?


PS It is not a hassle for me at all, just want to know in advance, specially about the video/audio part.

Thanks man

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Aug 17 2008, 11:32 PM

thanks Ivan for these ?'s also i am looking to know the answer's from Andrew

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 18 2008, 12:48 AM

Great questions Ivan

I want us to concentrate on the audio first, so unless you particularly want to, I don't need the video for a while yet. On the oher hand, if you want to do it all at the same time that's great, as long as you send me a couple of different angles of your solo, maybe even 3, and some shots of you playing along with the rest of the song, even if you aren't playing anything specific.

For the audio, its up to you - I would like a version with FX on to see how you want it to sound, but would also really like a dry version if you can manage it for insurance, kustin case I have trouble with the mix, but the dry part is optional as you will probabky get the perfect wet sound for your solo anyway!

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Aug 18 2008, 11:04 AM

Andrew ! should we use the GMC instructor T-shirt for recording video or its free

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Aug 18 2008, 11:09 AM

Checked Andrew, I'll do the audio first and then I'll do the video as well. Thanks.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 18 2008, 12:17 PM

Lets see what Kris thinks about this one - I'm thinking not as I want this to look a lot like a regular rock video but Kris might have a different idea!



Thanks Ivan - I haven't really thought a lot about how the video will look yet but one thing I would prefer is shots that include your face - not the standard GMC guitar only shot - this is meant to look like a rock video as I said above.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Aug 18 2008, 12:23 PM

Well in that case Andrew, I'll try to do some more exotic angles.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 18 2008, 12:25 PM

Oooh, could be interesting!

Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Aug 18 2008, 01:02 PM

I'll take G penta if it's possible

(sorry for my late reply Andrew)

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 18 2008, 01:32 PM

Absolutely!

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Aug 19 2008, 10:50 PM

Aixxxxx I wish it's not too late to join !!! isn't it ?? I try to record it this week, ok ??

Both BT are good so just choose for me !!!!

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 20 2008, 01:11 AM

Well, since its you, you can have my A Dorian spot

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Aug 20 2008, 07:35 AM

thanks Andrew !!! I'm gonna practice it !!!

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Aug 23 2008, 04:30 PM

I think I don't be able to record it till monday evening, but it's in my mind,so don't worry !!! I wish I make a great take

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 24 2008, 01:05 PM

No rush - finish painting your guitar first!!!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Aug 24 2008, 08:26 PM

Hey Andrew did you meant 23rd of September? Can we start doing takes now?

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Aug 24 2008, 09:29 PM

I'm ready whenever, but I am not rushing you

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Aug 26 2008, 05:28 PM

thanks mate, today I was playing over the BT, it's really cool !! Now I'm gonna continue painting, I need to finish it ASAP !!!

See you Andrew !!!

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Sep 4 2008, 09:52 PM

here is my takes Andrew

Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Sep 4 2008, 10:01 PM

Nice take Hisham!!

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Sep 4 2008, 10:27 PM

thanks lavendell

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Sep 5 2008, 01:03 AM

Very nice indeed - thanks Hisham!

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Sep 5 2008, 10:51 PM

thanks Andrew

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Sep 21 2008, 04:41 PM

Ok guys, I am still waiting for several solos:

Trond - A Dorian
Ivan - A Dorian
Jerry - A Dorian
Juan - A Dorian
Gabriel - G Penta
Henry - G Penta

Ready when you are guys!

Posted by: Trond Vold Sep 25 2008, 04:16 AM

Here's mine.. trying a more rock&roll style, but not sure how succesfull it is



 BT_with_FX.mp3 ( 1.03MB ) : 258

 solo_dry.wav ( 5.99MB ) : 146

 solo_with_fx.wav ( 6.34MB ) : 155

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Sep 25 2008, 11:00 PM

nice take Trond

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Sep 25 2008, 11:48 PM

Great vibe trond and well played Realy starts to build up the Dorian excitement - I'll put a ride cymbal behind it and it will sound pretty cool!

Posted by: Trond Vold Sep 26 2008, 02:40 AM

Thanks Adding a ride would be cool.

Hm.. how about some cowbell?

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Sep 27 2008, 02:18 PM

That was a cool take Trond !!

Yeah we really need some more cowbell ehehehehhehehehe

Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Sep 27 2008, 02:33 PM

Awesome take Trond!

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Sep 27 2008, 10:46 PM

Mmm, maybe I can slip some cowbell in ... we'll see

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Sep 30 2008, 10:25 AM

I would call it VERY successful Trond, great take

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Sep 30 2008, 01:21 PM

sorry for the delay mate !!! I try to record my take this week with my painted JEM !!! hehehe, looks pretty cool

See you mate !!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 30 2008, 02:14 PM

The same here.. I'm not painting my guitar... but I'm sorry for the delay, I promise my take for this week.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Sep 30 2008, 08:04 PM

Its ok guys, no rush - you are all giving me lots of mixing time which makes things easier

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 4 2008, 07:44 PM

Hi! This is my take. Andrew... please tell me if everything is ok.

gabriel.-


 G._Leopardi__with_backing__Smoke.mp3 ( 1.1MB ) : 265


 G._Leopardi__guitar__Smoke.rar ( 2.59MB ) : 157

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Oct 4 2008, 09:45 PM

nice take Gab.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 5 2008, 02:27 PM

Wow, very nice indeed Gab!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 5 2008, 04:15 PM

Thank you Andrew and Hisham!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 6 2008, 04:41 PM

Great take Gab

PS I'll record mine during the day, please don't kill me Andrew!

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 6 2008, 08:56 PM

Still - no rush - away on business this week

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 8 2008, 02:38 AM

Thank you Ivan!

Posted by: Lian Gerbino Oct 8 2008, 02:42 AM

awesome gab!

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Oct 8 2008, 10:51 AM

killer take gabriel

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 9 2008, 02:58 PM

thanks Marcus and Lian!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 21 2008, 11:41 PM

Here's my take for the collab Andrew (finally)


EDIT: Takes reuploaded on the next page

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 22 2008, 09:59 PM

Ahh, great Ivan, thanks, love the vibe!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 22 2008, 10:20 PM

Thanks Andrew, I used Guitar Rig 3, and since I haven't really used this program a lot, please forgive me because the preset is bad. I'm relying on you to make wonders in the mix

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Oct 22 2008, 10:35 PM

nice take Ivan

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 22 2008, 10:50 PM

Thanks Hisham, it's a plesaure to participate in the collab with such fine people and musicians

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 23 2008, 01:55 AM

I thought it sounded fine Ivan - a kind of bare metal vibe which suited your playing

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 23 2008, 11:39 AM

Thanks Andrew

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Oct 24 2008, 04:52 PM

Hey Andrew, I wasn't to happy with the sound quality of that last take, so I did another one straight from the amp, I hope you don't mind mate.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 24 2008, 11:02 PM

No problem Ivan - I wasn't going to look at it until this weekend at the earliest anyway!