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Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 3 2011, 11:33 AM
Hi Guys, it's about time I did a collab isn't it ??
You'll recognise the backing from my Set The Pace lesson and as quite a few of you have enjoyed playing along to it, or just listening to it I thought it made sense to use it and get you guys unleashing your ideas over it !
To give it an identity of it's own I'm calling it 'High Risk' because it sounds dangerous !! 
Set_the_Pace_105bpm.mp3 ( 1008.55K )
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Here's the backing. It's 105bpm and about 1:20 long. You don't have to solo over all of it.. you can do as much or as little as you want. It also doesn't have to be solo orientated, maybe you would like to do something rhythm based ? (Maybe it's about time Bogdan did a bass solo ??)
The main key of the tune is Bminor so you can use B Aeolian or B Minor Pentatonic..
Upload any takes here.. one with backing & one with just your solo channel isolated. When you get around to recording videos just inbox them to me with a rapishare/yousendit/whatever site you use link 
And of course, I would like to say now that is open to everyone and anyone.. all abilities.. don't feel like you have to be an experienced player or an experienced GMC user. Join in the fun and let's see what madness we end up with
Let's make a deadline of Sunday 3rd July
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Posted by: Chris Evans Jun 3 2011, 11:55 AM
count me in!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 3 2011, 12:00 PM
Excellent ! It will be a pleasure
Posted by: Marek Rojewski Jun 3 2011, 12:17 PM
Okay, okay I know I should participate! 
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jun 3 2011, 12:30 PM
Hey Mr. Higgins - I would never miss something like this
I chose the cheesy part of the backing!
Here is my take :
bogdan_with_backing.mp3 ( 2.37MB )
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bogdan_bass_only.mp3 ( 2.37MB )
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Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 3 2011, 12:52 PM
Damn right you are !
I chose the cheesy part of the backing!
Here is my take :
bogdan_with_backing.mp3 ( 2.37MB )
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bogdan_bass_only.mp3 ( 2.37MB )
: 265Brilliant... we needed some low end funk and you provided it !
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 3 2011, 06:18 PM
Any more people wanna get onboard ?
Posted by: TylerT Jun 3 2011, 06:35 PM
Count me in Ben !
Cool backing...I smell PHRYGIAN DOMINANT! 
Posted by: WeePee Jun 3 2011, 06:38 PM
It's while since last time so I'm in.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 3 2011, 06:51 PM
Cool backing...I smell PHRYGIAN DOMINANT!
Nice !! If you can hear it then I'm sure it can be done !
Brilliant, my friend.. good to have you onboard !
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 3 2011, 08:43 PM
I wouldn't miss Ben's collab for anything
I am in 
Posted by: K1R Jun 3 2011, 09:17 PM
At last! I've been waiting your collaboration for a while I would really love to participate!
P.S. Sorry, I didn't join the video chat because I wasn't at home. Hope to be there next time.
Posted by: zen Jun 4 2011, 09:07 AM
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 4 2011, 09:14 AM
I am in
COS IN THE HOUSE !!! \m/ \m/
I would really love to participate!P.S. Sorry, I didn't join the video chat because I wasn't at home. Hope to be there next time.
It's a pleasure to have you onboard K ! No worries, it was short notice... I will be back to Tuesdays in from the 14th onwards
I don't know what it means but I like it. You're in !
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jun 4 2011, 09:30 AM
Wow I just noticed that this is a VIDEO collab!
This will be awesome.
Posted by: Gitarrero Jun 4 2011, 11:56 AM
I'm in! (Otherwise I'd have to give you 500, right? )
Now I just have to learn these exotic scales... 
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 4 2011, 12:00 PM
)Now I just have to learn these exotic scales...
Well, I am always in pursuit of interesting bodyweight exercises and I'll send some to Ben
how about the ...training routines used by Hugh Jackman for making "Wolverine" or the ones used by the guys in "300"? I'm sure he could "reward" you with a lot of exercises
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 4 2011, 05:07 PM
)Now I just have to learn these exotic scales...
I was hoping you'd show up..
And gimme 500 anyway just for talking to me
Posted by: Gitarrero Jun 4 2011, 05:41 PM
Haha! Hm...I am wondering how I could mention girls in this thread...
Posted by: mhskeide Jun 4 2011, 06:05 PM
I`m in My first collab for almost a year!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 4 2011, 06:14 PM
That's another 120 pushups...
My first collab for almost a year!Excellent ! Welcome
This collab is already hotting up and it hasn't even really got started yet
Posted by: quadrium Jun 7 2011, 06:58 PM
Sorry Ben, didn't noticed this thread somehow. Anyway i'm also in if there is room
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 7 2011, 07:16 PM
Well freakin spiff! I'm in! I might even use both hands!
Todd
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 7 2011, 07:58 PM
Welcome aboard Quadrium and Todd !! Glad to have you guys !!
I look forward to hearing everybody's takes and ideas
Posted by: quadrium Jun 11 2011, 05:31 PM
Hey Ben,
Here is my take
Dogukan,
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 11 2011, 06:23 PM
Here is my take
Dogukan,
Thank you Dogukan, that's awesome... I can already hear a possible guitar harmony with your solo in my head !!!
Don't be shy everyone, let me have your guitar attack !!
Posted by: quadrium Jun 11 2011, 09:30 PM
Don't be shy everyone, let me have your guitar attack !!
Thanks a lot Ben
Posted by: quadrium Jun 12 2011, 12:29 AM
Hey Ben,
I noticed some sync issues in my vid. Uploaded new vid and replaced it wiith my old vid in post #25
Dogukan,
Posted by: velci Jun 14 2011, 06:09 PM
I am in!!!!!!!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 14 2011, 06:18 PM
Niiiiice !!
Posted by: mhskeide Jun 14 2011, 11:23 PM
Took me some time to improvise a solo I was satisfied with, but in the end I just settled for this take
No backing:
High_risk_collab_NBT.mp3 ( 673.93K )
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With backing:
High_risk_collab.mp3 ( 673.93K )
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And no, I`m no lefty...just filmed with webcam
Posted by: HungryForHeaven Jun 15 2011, 08:33 AM
I'm thinking of giving this a try, as I have some ideas at least for the second part.
I never recorded a video, however, so I guess I'll have to set things up first.
H4H
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 15 2011, 11:05 AM
No backing:
High_risk_collab_NBT.mp3 ( 673.93K )
: 128With backing:
High_risk_collab.mp3 ( 673.93K )
: 128And no, I`m no lefty...just filmed with webcam
Hey, this is brilliant ! Great note choices and feel.. that scalloped neck looks real nice to play.. is it ?
I may be able to flip that video around in Vegas when you send me the finished vid
I never recorded a video, however, so I guess I'll have to set things up first.
H4H
That would be great.. but if not, we could always use some still images of you and just create a stylish montage over your solo ?
Posted by: mhskeide Jun 15 2011, 11:43 AM
I may be able to flip that video around in Vegas when you send me the finished vid
Thanks!
It is still a bit unusal for me, but I am getting used to it the more I play. The first thing that is easily noticable, is much easier vibrato, bending 2-3 halfnotes anywhere on the neck (even on the bass-strings, lol), and being able to play solos with bending, (like this) continuously for three hours without my fingers screaming in pain
Do you have some recommendation about sites I could use to send the video to you?
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 15 2011, 12:07 PM
It is still a bit unusal for me, but I am getting used to it the more I play. The first thing that is easily noticable, is much easier vibrato, bending 2-3 halfnotes anywhere on the neck (even on the bass-strings, lol), and being able to play solos with bending, (like this) continuously for three hours without my fingers screaming in pain
Do you have some recommendation about sites I could use to send the video to you?
Excellent stuff ! It's very handy if it can let you bend strings for hours !!
Sure thing, I usually use rapidshare.com and it's never failed me yet
Posted by: thefireball Jun 15 2011, 04:55 PM
I think I'll give this a go! )
Btw, sorry I disappeared yesterday in the chat. My flash player crashed on me. 
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 15 2011, 04:58 PM
)Btw, sorry I disappeared yesterday in the chat. My flash player crashed on me.
Go for it !! Will be glad to have you onboard !
No worries, it happens
Posted by: HungryForHeaven Jun 19 2011, 03:47 PM
Ok, so I came up with a little melody over (first half of) the backing track, practiced for some time, then ran into a series of obstacles when trying to shoot the whole thing. Video formats, transferring video data, audio synchronizing, video editing software, etc were making the beginner look like a fool. It didn't turn out exactly the way I wanted, but I created a YouTube account and uploaded the video. It seems to be out of sync, which is not the case when I play the uploaded file locally. Oh well, here it is.
Now all I need is this Rapidshare thing, right?
Posted by: thefireball Jun 19 2011, 10:25 PM
Ben: I'm not really good at shredding, but I did it anyway. I threw in some riffing too. It was really random and kinda bad at times. I just let loose and came up with this after a zillion takes. You may wanna put me in the background. I hate my cheap Infinity pickups. They make some of my pinch harmonics sound like crud. Just take what you want, because I know not all of it will sound good. Thanks for the opportunity. I'm sending you a megaupload link to the video in a PM.
Everybody else: Here is the uploaded version so everyone can see what I did. I decided to solo over the whole thing so Ben can pick what he wants. This is why I don't join many collabs. I always embarrass myself.
And then also the guitar by itself for Ben to use in mixing.
Set_the_Pace_Collab_wobt.mp3 ( 1.2MB )
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Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 19 2011, 11:24 PM
Think I am gonna jump in on this one if you don't mind and if there is room. Got some ideas rolling around after seeing everyone else's take. And if we harmonize, do you want the harmony file separate?
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 20 2011, 09:00 AM
Now all I need is this Rapidshare thing, right?
Hungry that's awesome.. I love it ! Check out those geetars laying in the stand - rock n roll !
That's ok, I'm pretty good at synching up audio and video and I'll have to put all the audio in separately anyway so for anyone who's worried about audio/video being slightly out, don't worry.. I can fix that at the editing stage
Yes, just send it through rapidshare or yousendit.com It's pretty easy to ake an account, I think you just need an email address. Rapidshare is the easiest.
This is why I don't join many collabs. I always embarrass myself. And then also the guitar by itself for Ben to use in mixing.
Set_the_Pace_Collab_wobt.mp3 ( 1.2MB )
: 137Fireball this is excellent.. what are you saying ? This is all usable.. in fact, with this collab I am very spoilt for choice !
Loving the shades and attitude.. your licks and pinch harmonics worked man !
P.S. You have the same guitar strap as me !
Of course !!
If you create harmony leads just keep them as they are, that's fine !
Great to have you onboard
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jun 20 2011, 09:01 AM
hey guys I'll be uploading mine next week as well
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 20 2011, 09:57 AM
I'll be uploading mine next week as well *rubs hands together*
Posted by: HungryForHeaven Jun 20 2011, 10:06 AM
I'm glad you like it! I guess the guitars somewhat make up for my non-attitude, I even left my shades off on the final take, haha.
H4H
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 20 2011, 10:07 AM
Here is my take
Dogukan,
Hi Dogukan, could you send me your video using rapidshare (or another upload site of your choice) as I can't take your Youtube video ?
Thanks
Posted by: thefireball Jun 20 2011, 01:22 PM
Loving the shades and attitude.. your licks and pinch harmonics worked man !
P.S. You have the same guitar strap as me !
Thanks so much, Ben for your kind words here and in the PM.
They very encouraging. It makes me feel better about joining more collabs. And yes, I got that guitar strap because I saw you had it and I wanted one too!
Brandon
Posted by: quadrium Jun 20 2011, 01:25 PM
Thanks
Sure thing
I'm sending right now
Posted by: El Fortinero Jun 20 2011, 04:07 PM
I hate my cheap Infinity pickups. They make some of my pinch harmonics sound like crud. Just take what you want, because I know not all of it will sound good. Thanks for the opportunity. I'm sending you a megaupload link to the video in a PM. Everybody else: Here is the uploaded version so everyone can see what I did. I decided to solo over the whole thing so Ben can pick what he wants.
This is why I don't join many collabs. I always embarrass myself. And then also the guitar by itself for Ben to use in mixing.
Set_the_Pace_Collab_wobt.mp3 ( 1.2MB )
: 137The beginnig is amazing! bravo!
Posted by: HungryForHeaven Jun 20 2011, 06:21 PM
I hate my cheap Infinity pickups. They make some of my pinch harmonics sound like crud. Just take what you want, because I know not all of it will sound good. Thanks for the opportunity. I'm sending you a megaupload link to the video in a PM. Everybody else: Here is the uploaded version so everyone can see what I did. I decided to solo over the whole thing so Ben can pick what he wants.
This is why I don't join many collabs. I always embarrass myself. I like! Especially the riffing part is awesome. And of course your overall attitude, which has great balls of fire written all over it!
H4H
Posted by: thefireball Jun 20 2011, 06:28 PM
H4H
Thank you, guys!
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jun 20 2011, 09:10 PM
Here is my video (slightly different take) :
I'll send you my source files Ben.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 20 2011, 10:13 PM
I'll send you my source files Ben.
Bogdan is officially the coolest man in the world.
Comes with added Pinball Machine !!!
Posted by: thefireball Jun 23 2011, 01:44 PM
oooooo I'm so anxious to see the collab!
Posted by: TylerT Jun 27 2011, 04:16 AM
Theres my take ill send the files soon!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 27 2011, 09:29 AM
Theres my take ill send the files soon!
Nice one, Tyler ! Interesting note choices as well
Posted by: Chris Evans Jun 27 2011, 01:11 PM
Hey Ben,
unusually for me I may have to sit this one out this time, but as you know I have a lot on at the moment and unsure if I`ll get the time to squeeze this in as well, sorry dude
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 27 2011, 02:27 PM
unusually for me I may have to sit this one out this time, but as you know I have a lot on at the moment and unsure if I`ll get the time to squeeze this in as well, sorry dude
Hey Chris, of course.. no worries. Whoever is working you too hard, give them a telling off from me !
Posted by: WeePee Jun 27 2011, 05:39 PM
HI all
Here's my entry.
Just bought this wah pedal (Modtone Vintage) and I had to used it here.
Ben I'm gonna pm you with videofile thing...
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 27 2011, 06:20 PM
Here's my entry.
Just bought this wah pedal (Modtone Vintage) and I had to used it here.
Ben I'm gonna pm you with videofile thing...
Rock n roll WeePee !!
Love it, thank you for the files
Posted by: mhskeide Jun 27 2011, 06:56 PM
Theres my take ill send the files soon!
Wow, can both see and hear some Petrucci influences in here! Awesome
Posted by: MonkeyDAthos Jun 27 2011, 07:11 PM
Theres my take ill send the files soon!
i smell some under the glass moon style here! good job
Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 28 2011, 12:35 AM
Here is my take I had a lot of fun on this particular backing track, I even got blisters on two of my fingers from playing around with it so much.
Files will be sent soon!
EDIT
Also, the video I am sending you won't have all that intro stuff on it (thats just for my channel).
EDIT EDIT
Files I uploaded are in .wav, force of habit. Do you prefer them in MP3?
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 28 2011, 01:24 AM
I've finally gotten a chance to start working with this track and let me say I LOVE it. It's one of the best written tracks, especially for solo work that I"ve ever come across. The song construction is really, really good. Dynamics, tonal balance, modal parity, phrasing. Nice work Ben! I hope I get the chance to Collab with you on an entire track at some point! For now, I"m thrilled to put a solo on this.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 28 2011, 05:40 AM
I went WAAAAAY Over the top on this one It was fun. Dualing speed picking intro, dualing harmony mid section, then crazy guitar/synthetic thing at the end. I played around a ton with Guitar Rig 4 and threw all manner of FX on this. It was amazingly fun. And just KILLER to solo over.
Video to Follow!
ToddWithBacking.mp3 ( 3.01MB )
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ToddWithoutBacking.mp3 ( 3.01MB )
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Todd
Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 28 2011, 08:20 AM
Ha, that was freaking awesome. I gotta know, is that last bit done all one GR4? Cause that is one awesome sound man.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 28 2011, 08:46 AM
I had a lot of fun on this particular backing track, I even got blisters on two of my fingers from playing around with it so much.Files I uploaded are in .wav, force of habit. Do you prefer them in MP3?
Kick ass ! Really glad you liked playing around with it so much that it even gave you blisters !!
Yes, wavs are fine, thanks !! It was fun. Dualing speed picking intro, dualing harmony mid section, then crazy guitar/synthetic thing at the end. I played around a ton with Guitar Rig 4 and threw all manner of FX on this. It was amazingly fun. And just KILLER to solo over. Video to Follow!
Todd
OMG ! Racer X and MAB have come to play !!!!
I love it.. and I'm digging the tones.. especially the first.. when that first lick kicks in it's killer !! I look forward to thy video
Posted by: Marek Rojewski Jun 28 2011, 04:36 PM
My humble take...
zerisk5.mp3 ( 1.25MB )
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zerisk_without.mp3 ( 1.25MB )
: 110
Video download link: https://rapidshare.com/files/3320610864/riska.wmv
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 28 2011, 06:23 PM
zerisk5.mp3 ( 1.25MB )
: 114
zerisk_without.mp3 ( 1.25MB )
: 110Video download link: https://rapidshare.com/files/3320610864/riska.wmv
Marek, that rocks ass !
I noticed your beard is longer than usual.. just how long did you spend out in the country ?
Did you kill any stray bandits that dared to cross your path ?
Posted by: Marek Rojewski Jun 28 2011, 06:42 PM
Thanks for the kind words Ben! There was no bandit killing unfortunately. Surely they hid after hearing of my arrival But I spent some time at nearby castle ruins, sailed on a canoe and sang by the campfire at night - should do such stuff more often for sure.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jun 28 2011, 06:48 PM
But I spent some time at nearby castle ruins, sailed on a canoe and sang by the campfire at night - should do such stuff more often for sure.Yes, I'm not surprsied if they hid. It's the sensible thing to do when Marek The Mighty is wandering the land.
Castle ruins, campfires, canoes...? Sounds pretty good to me......
Posted by: mhskeide Jun 29 2011, 07:31 PM
Here should be a working link to my video as well: https://rapidshare.com/files/3737223919/mhskeide_High_risk_collab.m4v
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jul 1 2011, 08:36 PM
Here is my Vid for the take It turned out pretty well! Played the solo over and over, shot it, then layered the takes in.
With Ben's permission, we are going to use this backing track in our lesson this Saturday for Video Chat and break down some of these licks.
Posted by: The Uncreator Jul 1 2011, 11:09 PM
Thats so cool its unfair
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jul 2 2011, 12:00 AM
Thanks
It's a really simple technique. Shoot yourself doing your solo. Then shoot yourself again. Bring both videos in to whatever you are using and turn the opacity of the first one down to 75 percent or so. That way you can see through it a bit. You can add as many layers as you like. I"m hoping this inspires folks to push themselves in terms of their video technique. Just like guitar, it's all about repetition and practice. Can't wait to see how the finals turn out!
Posted by: The Uncreator Jul 2 2011, 03:27 AM
the video is awesome as well, i meant the solo was just that cool. the effect at the end is great.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jul 2 2011, 03:35 AM
Thanks again
The solo is actually done with a similar technique. I double the parts in spots and sometimes play the same thing then play different things and pan it right and left so it creates stereo effects. The effect at the end is a Guitar Rig Patch called Shimmer Delay that I tweaked a bit. I'll post all the guitar rig patches in case anyone wants to try them out. The last solo is only oneguitar and it didn't pop enough so found that patch and it sounded almost like a keyboard backing the guitar. All of the solos are guitar rig so no Amplifiers or Speaker Cabs were injured during the making of this Collab We are going to break down these licks in the Video Chat Lesson so stop by if you can!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 2 2011, 08:48 AM
It turned out pretty well! Played the solo over and over, shot it, then layered the takes in. With Ben's permission, we are going to use this backing track in our lesson this Saturday for Video Chat and break down some of these licks.
Todd this is brutal !! You already know I love the solo so great job on the video !
Posted by: zen Jul 2 2011, 02:08 PM
I'll send the file asap.
Posted by: Michael AC Jul 2 2011, 03:53 PM
That was awesome zen!
I'll send the file asap.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 2 2011, 08:40 PM
I'll send the file asap.
That kicks maximum ass, Zen ! Your attack, phrasing and approach is incredibly strong and positive. Great melodic phrases that could be a central theme to the tune and I love your vibrato..
Guys, I can't stress enough how incredible your entries have all been. I'm not going to want to cut anything out of the takes at all so it's going to be hard not to end up with a 10 minute guitar intrumental !!
Just a reminder that tomorrow is the deadline so if you still want to get on this collab you've got all of tomorrow and then that's it !
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 2 2011, 09:19 PM
Filming my vid tomorrow mate wouldn't wanna miss this, so, pls WAIT 4 me I'll go crash right now and get to work in the morning. Got past the gigs
Posted by: zen Jul 3 2011, 08:57 AM
Cheers Michael & Ben. Glad you liked it.
Enjoyed playing around with this backing track a lot.
Can't wait for the final mix. There are some great takes in this one.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 3 2011, 09:10 AM
wouldn't wanna miss this, so, pls WAIT 4 me I'll go crash right now and get to work in the morning. Got past the gigs Of course we will wait for you C-Man
You've been incredibly busy bringing the rock to Bucharest !
Posted by: velci Jul 3 2011, 10:08 AM
Hey Ben
Here is my take
I sent you a PM for files
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 3 2011, 05:44 PM
Here is my take
I sent you a PM for files
Hi V !
I received your pm and files, thank you
It rocks, big time ! I love your tone and feel.. that lick at the end is great too
Posted by: Gitarrero Jul 3 2011, 06:56 PM
Hi Ben,
is there a chance that I can submit my take tomorrow evening? I just can't make it today...sorry!
Christian
Posted by: Willy Jul 3 2011, 08:26 PM
Hey GMC,
its the first time for me, to be a part of a collaboration. Hope everything will be fine with my video!
I focused on rhythm, so we have a mix between the crazy solos and bogdan/my rhythm Video.
Hope you enjoy it, a little feedback would be nice!
[video is coming soon- there are some problems with youtube]
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 3 2011, 10:00 PM
Hey mate! Here is the link where you can download my video files from
http://dl.transfer.ro/KIK_5814-transfer_RO-03jul-379a08.avi there are 4 takes which you can cut and chop in any way you wish i recorded the same structure 4 times so that you may use whichever you find suitable. I shall post the wav files tomorrow early in the morning, because honestly I can't keep my eyes open. Hope it's ok
Here are the wav files as promised
Posted by: K1R Jul 3 2011, 11:03 PM
Hi Ben. I'm really sorry, but I will be able to upload my take only tomorrow evening. It is already recorded, but I can't upload it right now. I hope it won't make big trouble.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jul 4 2011, 12:59 AM
Thanks
The video was loads of fun to make. The video layering idea worked out really well. Sort of like the guitar layering!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 4 2011, 09:36 AM
its the first time for me, to be a part of a collaboration. Hope everything will be fine with my video!
I focused on rhythm, so we have a mix between the crazy solos and bogdan/my rhythm Video.
Hope you enjoy it, a little feedback would be nice!
[video is coming soon- there are some problems with youtube]
Hey Willy, thanks for getting involved !
Unfortunately my computer won't play .rar files.... is there any way you could make it a .wav or mp3 ? Even a .wma would work
is there a chance that I can submit my take tomorrow evening? I just can't make it today...sorry!
Christian
Sure thing Christian
Hi Kirill, that's fine.. no trouble at all
Posted by: Marek Rojewski Jul 4 2011, 10:47 AM
Ben, rar is like zip, You need to unpack it with a program like WinRar, You can find a free test version on the web.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 4 2011, 10:51 AM
http://dl.transfer.ro/KIK_5814-transfer_RO-03jul-379a08.avi
there are 4 takes which you can cut and chop in any way you wish i recorded the same structure 4 times so that you may use whichever you find suitable. I shall post the wav files tomorrow early in the morning, because honestly I can't keep my eyes open. Hope it's ok Here are the wav files as promised
Cosmin, thank you.. I love it ! Great melodies and phrasing... that guitar looks so sexy too !
Posted by: Willy Jul 4 2011, 11:31 AM
Unfortunately my computer won't play .rar files.... is there any way you could make it a .wav or mp3 ? Even a .wma would work
Hey Ben,
no problem! watch my attachments!
You can also download my Video: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=U19BXMIK
If there is anythink you should need, let it know!
thank you so much, look forward to the Collab-Video
kind regards
2011_07_03___High_Risk_Collaboration_Final.wav ( 7.91MB )
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2011_07_03___High_Risk_Collaboration_Final_without_backing.wav ( 7.53MB )
: 104Posted by: K1R Jul 4 2011, 12:39 PM
Here is my take. Frankly speaking this was quite challenging for me
http://www.failiem.lv/down.php?i=nbmrje&n=High_Risk_Collab.wmv
http://www.failiem.lv/down.php?i=xrsrnv&n=High_Risk_With_backing.mp3
http://www.failiem.lv/down.php?i=ihfipl&n=High_Risk_Without_backing.mp3
Posted by: Willy Jul 4 2011, 02:52 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFBhz6NDXXI
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 4 2011, 03:02 PM
Willy and K1R, thanks for your takes.... they're both great ! This is not an easy tune to play over and you've both been very inventive and brought attitude to the table !
Posted by: Gitarrero Jul 4 2011, 09:17 PM
You guys know the saying "The collab isn't over till the german guy uploaded his take", right?
Anyway, here it is! Thanks to Todd for giving me some ideas for this collab in the video chat
And thanks for waiting, Ben...I shall eat a Donut in your honour...
Christian
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 4 2011, 09:55 PM
Haha.. classic phrase. We shall remember that !
Nice one, Christian.. I especially like your natural harmonics and open string licks !
Could you send me your video file in a p.m. please ? Thanks
Posted by: Gitarrero Jul 5 2011, 07:57 AM
Hi Ben,
here is my video file, couldn't send it in a pm.
Christian
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 5 2011, 10:55 AM
here is my video file, couldn't send it in a pm.
Christian
That's great.. I don't mind, either way !
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 12 2011, 11:03 AM
Just to update you all.. I've got all the files now from everybody so I can mix it all together etc... but it's sounding pretty awesome so far !!!
Posted by: Willy Jul 12 2011, 11:27 AM
Great News,
how much time do you need? i am very excited, looking forward to the result
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 12 2011, 03:43 PM
how much time do you need? i am very excited, looking forward to the result
I'm estimating 2 or 3 days to edit everything to satisfaction... I'm really looking forward to it too.. everything has done themselves proud !
Posted by: The Uncreator Jul 12 2011, 04:34 PM
I are anxious!
Posted by: thefireball Jul 12 2011, 06:28 PM
Can't wait to see this! It'll be a long time coming.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jul 12 2011, 06:42 PM
I vote for the 20 minute extended mix! Seriously, this is gonna RAWK!
Posted by: WillJam Jul 21 2011, 12:17 PM
Seriously, this is gonna RAWK!Hey Ben,
please tell us something about the progress of the Collaboration
Thank you!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jul 21 2011, 12:51 PM
please tell us something about the progress of the Collaboration
Thank you!
I'll pop in instead - we are working on it now and it's turning out AWESOME!
Posted by: TylerT Jul 21 2011, 01:05 PM
Cant wait!
Posted by: WillJam Jul 21 2011, 02:31 PM
GREAT! Thank you very much!
BTW: Are you planning a new huge Collab in the next time (with Instructors/ Video/ "all" members), like the heavy water Collab?
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 21 2011, 03:25 PM
Hey Guys.. there's just some more rendering to do with some audio that needed fixing and then it should be ready for Kris and Bogdan to play with
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jul 21 2011, 03:33 PM
Can't wait to see the outcome mate
Posted by: Ben Higgins Jul 22 2011, 09:50 AM
OK, Guys you might want to check out the front page !!
I just want to say a massive congratulations to you all for kicking major guitar ass ! It was so hard to choose what to leave out of the final mix.. keeping the overall song length down to a sensible time was the only reason to not use all of your whole takes.
You may notice that I placed some of your licks in a different place to how you recorded it.. that's the beauty of having 1 scale that can be played all over the composition. One reason why it took so long to finish was that I was having problems rendering the video in Sony Vegas. The actual editing was done quite quickly.. but for some reason, my computer wanted you all to wait. I hope you will all agree with me that it was worth it.
Instead of taking centre stage, I wanted this collab to showcase you, the students/ members. There was such good material there that I didn't need to do much myself.. so that goes to show what a great job you all did !
ENJOY
Posted by: TylerT Jul 22 2011, 10:13 AM
I just want to say a massive congratulations to you all for kicking major guitar ass ! It was so hard to choose what to leave out of the final mix.. keeping the overall song length down to a sensible time was the only reason to not use all of your whole takes.
You may notice that I placed some of your licks in a different place to how you recorded it.. that's the beauty of having 1 scale that can be played all over the composition. One reason why it took so long to finish was that I was having problems rendering the video in Sony Vegas. The actual editing was done quite quickly.. but for some reason, my computer wanted you all to wait. I hope you will all agree with me that it was worth it.
Instead of taking centre stage, I wanted this collab to showcase you, the students/ members. There was such good material there that I didn't need to do much myself.. so that goes to show what a great job you all did !
ENJOY
Wow dude !!!! That was SICK!!!!!!!!! All the GMC'ers will love this one
I cant wait for your next collab man. That was epic haha
Cheers
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