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Posted by: fzalfa May 15 2015, 07:20 AM

it's only an idea, but may we can do a collab around a BB king track tribute?

Laurent

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici May 15 2015, 08:07 AM

I think it's a great idea Laurent. We can't use a BB King track from YT for a collab. But...definitely we can find in GMC a backing track in the style of BB King

This is a sad day. I just saw right now the news.
R.I.P BB King

Posted by: Rhida May 15 2015, 08:24 AM

Today, the blues have the blues as all blues fans in the world.
The man has done so much for electric blues guitar. His legacy will live forever.

A collab as a tribute is a very good idea.

Let's do it!

Posted by: fzalfa May 15 2015, 08:33 AM

ha, some people on the way...... yes

an idea about the tittle ?

Laurent

Posted by: Rhida May 15 2015, 08:48 AM

I think of something simple and straight to the point.

BB's blues
King of the blues
etc...

Posted by: Mertay May 15 2015, 09:40 AM

Good idea, also adding 2-3 famous songs on the collab. topic from him could be helpful to get some vibe and reflect of his style.

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici May 15 2015, 10:26 AM

We had with some time ago a collab named "Gary Moore tribute collaboration." I think because it will be a tribute collab, maybe keeping a similar name " BB King tribute collaboration" it will be more suitable. Also I like Rhida's ideas for the name. Let's see what other guys think about this collab

Another idea it will be to build together an entire backing similar with "The thrill is gone". It would be easy for everybody to play over it. Also Kris voice can be a damn great add for this kind of collab.

Posted by: fzalfa May 15 2015, 10:46 AM

i agree monica !

let choose a piece of BB king !!!

we can find a lot of BT on YT.... or do it ourself.

the subject is launched

Laurent

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici May 15 2015, 11:33 AM

I guess the best thing is to choose a backing from GMC or build together one. We don't use in GMC backing tracks from YT to avoid copyright problems. Even if are free on YT can appear problems if the author has another site where the backing tracks can be downloadable with money. It's much better for GMC to stay on the safe side

Posted by: fzalfa May 15 2015, 11:45 AM

some free BT are available on some website specialized on backtracks

let's choose one from theses or else where if you have an idea

http://www.guitarbackingtrack.com/bts/BB_King.htm

between on YT some bt are available with CC copyright, we can use it wihtout troubles

Laurent

Posted by: Rhida May 15 2015, 12:36 PM

And what about these titles?

Tears of Lucille
Lucille's blues
King is gone

Posted by: fzalfa May 15 2015, 12:54 PM

we must search.

let's choose one , for everyone's skill, and everyone pleasure !

it's not a contest , but a way to say "thankx BB" for all this music !

Laurent

Posted by: Gitarrero May 15 2015, 03:16 PM

I think that's a great idea.
We've got a bunch of bluesy GMC instructors, maybe they will even write a backing and make it an official collab?

Christian

Posted by: MisterM May 15 2015, 03:50 PM

Good idea Laurent.

Posted by: fzalfa May 15 2015, 03:54 PM

May we can do without our instructor....
But keep un mind everyone can participate but cause of a track lenght we are limited in matter of time
Or we do a largeur project with a medley

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 15 2015, 07:57 PM

Very sad day!! BB had an aura of positive energy around him... And wether we like it or not we are all VERY influenced by him, playing wise.

You can count me in, for such a collab!

Why don't you guys agree on a cool backing track (we have got so many great blues backing tracks, just check Stephane lucarelli, Ivan Milekonvic, Sinisa etc) and then open a thread where we can upload our takes?

Posted by: fzalfa May 15 2015, 08:20 PM

yes kris

but , playin on only a bluesy bt or onto a BB's one ?

the interest is to do a tribute, not another blues cool piece

we can use this one per example, cause it's free to use



Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 15 2015, 09:51 PM

I'll leave the details up to you since this would be a member initiated collab. About copyrights: just be sure to use a public domain backing track. For user generated content the worse thing that can happen is that we get a complaint and have to remove the backing track from your thread (and it is very rare for us to get such complaints).

My 2 cents about the backing: I am no BB expert but to me he relied on what we today call standard blues progressions. So for example if you find a neat GMC slow blues backing, all we need to do is throw in some BB licks and we should be home.

Posted by: fzalfa May 15 2015, 10:53 PM

yes you are right about progression scale.....

should you use an "internal" BT ?

Laurent

Posted by: Daeron May 16 2015, 07:53 AM

Nice idea, Laurent. I'll follow the thread and maybe participate if I'm able to do something.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 16 2015, 04:50 PM

This is a great idea! I'm in!

Here are some cool backings that can keep this collab on the safe side to avoid copyright issues.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/slow_blues_solo/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Slow-Blues-Phrasing/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Funky-Blues-Rhythm/

Posted by: fzalfa May 16 2015, 07:39 PM

let's choose one !

Laurent

Posted by: Chris S. May 16 2015, 10:26 PM

I vote the second one - the slow blues phrasing.

It has a much happier sound - I think it would be nice to say our good byes over it.

Posted by: fzalfa May 17 2015, 06:41 PM

ok

i'll start tonight with the second one !!

it's okay for you ?

Laurent

Posted by: fzalfa May 17 2015, 10:42 PM

after reflection, we mus t do a tribute based on a collab, so i propose to use a free BT of the thrills is gone....

this is the BT:

https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/thrill-is-gone-backing-track

the chord progression is:

||:Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Em7 | Em7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Gmaj7 | F#7 | Bm7 | Bm7 :||

Laurent

Posted by: fzalfa May 18 2015, 09:30 PM

i'm working on the first licks, someone follow ?

Laurent

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 19 2015, 02:50 AM

I'm in!!!!

Posted by: Daeron May 19 2015, 07:25 AM

I like the backing track that you chose, Laurent !

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 19 2015, 11:40 AM

This is a great idea, I'm in for sure!!!

Posted by: fzalfa May 19 2015, 08:06 PM

hi

i start an impro, some licks, lots of error, but i like to know if i'am in the right spirit and motion !

https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/test-bb3

no obligation to listen this whole pile of shit, some mesure are supportable

let me know , then i record if ok, and we start

Laurent

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 19 2015, 09:27 PM

Just toying around with some ideas:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/bb-collab

Posted by: fzalfa May 19 2015, 10:01 PM

i think start with this one, after polish it ! ( a lot)

https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/test-bb-5

ideas ?

Sensible , goods ideas niside your track !!!

Laurent

Posted by: HiimAlex May 21 2015, 01:13 PM

I am in!!

Posted by: fzalfa May 22 2015, 11:26 AM

Hi guys !!

this is the first lick on, may be i'll polish it a bit, but i think this one is good enought

so it's your turn, like other collab, put a BT + your record track for download and a Guitar only track downloadable too

i'll do the mix, pieces per pieces

let's GO !!!!

https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/bb-tribute-v1

Laurent

Posted by: fzalfa May 23 2015, 12:26 PM

so ?

where are you ?

laurent

Posted by: Daeron May 23 2015, 01:13 PM

I have some little licks that I could maybe put after yours, Laurent. But I have to work them and record !

Posted by: fzalfa May 23 2015, 01:37 PM

one word :

DO IT !!

Laurent

Posted by: Phil66 May 23 2015, 07:55 PM

That's two words

I'd love to come in but I have too much going on at the moment

Nice one ninjas

Posted by: bleez May 23 2015, 11:58 PM

here ya go . My part is at 0:35 to 1:08 hope its okay:
https://soundcloud.com/bleez666/bb-king-collab

guitar only file -
[attachment=42018:bleez_guitar.mp3]

Posted by: fzalfa May 24 2015, 11:34 AM

@Bleeez

yeah !!! you rox !! nice piece of bluesy cake !

nice take ! i'll mix it today

someone else ?? , we have a lot of room here !!!

Laurent

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 24 2015, 03:03 PM

I'll have mine up tomorrow!

Posted by: fzalfa May 24 2015, 03:09 PM

great sensible jones !

i think we'll have something really cool !!!!

i wait for your's before mixing

Laurent

Posted by: Jim S. May 24 2015, 03:55 PM

Hey guys I'm a little confused. Is there a set backing for this and is it too late to join?

Posted by: fzalfa May 24 2015, 04:11 PM

hi jim

wait for the next mix, and you'll be able to do your lick ;=)

Laurent

Posted by: Jim S. May 24 2015, 05:17 PM

Ah sounds good! I'll keep an eye out for it

Posted by: fzalfa May 24 2015, 09:11 PM

you'r welcome !

Laurent

Posted by: fzalfa May 26 2015, 10:40 AM

hi

what's up about the take ?

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 27 2015, 01:11 PM

Awesome takes!!

Here is my reply to Bleez (my parts start at 01:08 and ends at 01:37) .

Posted by: fzalfa May 27 2015, 01:15 PM

hi Kris !!!

Excellent take !!! very tasty and original !!!!

i do a mix today and upload it !

who's next ??

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 27 2015, 02:20 PM

Thanks Laurent, I love slow minor blues!

Posted by: Daeron May 27 2015, 05:28 PM

Nice takes, guys. I wanted to participate but I'm not able to have something good for the moment. So I pass my turn for this time but I hope that I'll be able to participate in a future collab' !

Posted by: fzalfa May 27 2015, 05:51 PM

please daeron !!!! a chord or two !! a note !

Laurent

Posted by: Daeron May 27 2015, 10:46 PM

Woaw, Laurent, your message has changed my mind on this. So, I opened a little project in Cubase in order to record just one note or two.
And the evening passed, recording some licks that came...

So here it is as an answer to Kristopher's take (1'42 to 2'23):

https://soundcloud.com/david-enrique-20/bbkingcollab

I hope that it's not too bad...

I attached my guitar track only for your mix.
 BBKingCollabTrackGuitar.wav ( 10.6MB ) : 82

Posted by: fzalfa May 28 2015, 12:14 AM

You did it !!!
I'll listen tomorow , for now i was getted up about my child's cru. He do a bas dream.

Laurent

Edit:

daeron, i have listen your lick this morning, and i love it, it's slow, well balanced and you put the essentials notes where it's feel.

i'm happy to have yout contrib !

i'll mix all this morning, and maybe i'll put another take

Laurent

Posted by: Daeron May 28 2015, 07:49 AM

Thank you, Laurent. I can't wait to listen the next licks and the final mix !

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 28 2015, 08:24 AM

Excellent Daeron, you did a really good job sensing the atmosphere and replying to my take!

Who's next?

Posted by: fzalfa May 28 2015, 09:30 AM

hi

i like to, but i have take medecine yesterday late and it's a long spread med and it shoot a lot..... tramadol a pain killer

edit:

this the actual track in his current state

https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/thrill-is-gone-backing-track-1

maybe i'll do something after Daeron..... i'll try tonight cause now... i'm out of brain

Laurent

Posted by: Daeron May 30 2015, 07:59 AM

Here's my guitar track from zero, so you shouldn't have to search where to place it :
[attachment=42062:BBKingCo...ckGuitar.wav]

PS : the wav files are very heavy !

Edit : Oh, I didn't notice that you mixed it yet. That is sounding cool !

Posted by: fzalfa May 30 2015, 08:15 AM

daeron, i have miss something ? missplaced your track ?

Laurent

Posted by: Daeron May 30 2015, 08:19 AM

No ! But I have read in another topic that it was better to export a track from zero to help the final mix. And I didn't notice that you've already done. It's great. Sorry...

Posted by: fzalfa May 30 2015, 08:31 AM

no matter

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 30 2015, 04:33 PM

Awesome to see a new mix, this is shaping up nicely!

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 31 2015, 01:29 AM

Mix is coming along very nicely!! Are you mixing on your linux/unix machine?

Posted by: fzalfa May 31 2015, 10:46 AM

yes ! i like it you can contribute !!!



actualy no, cause all my Unix boxes are only big iron, i mean very big Silicon Graphics stuff, like Cray/SGI origin 2000, multirack Onyx 3, Iris 4D crimson (like the one ini jurassic park), Octane / fuel / indy / indigo 2 workstation.

so i use a moderne multi xeon system, for the noise, for the electrical comsuption, and the availability of musical software, cause SGI are 100% proprietary system, in house Unix (called IRIX) In house CPU (MIPS risc 64bits),and in house graphics cards.

but i can use it for audio / and video mixing, cause software used on are still good, editors like Avid, Autodesk flame etc....

All Linux audio software can be ported on cause Irix is Posix compliant, and all SGI have high quality audio subsystem with low latency, high sampling rates, spdif and optical input/output.



Laurent

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 1 2015, 05:24 AM

Nice ARe those things in your house? I gotta ask dude. What in the world are you doing with machines like that at home? I worked on some Big Iron (SGI ONYX) back in the day with software called CINEON for movie fx and such, but it's been a while since I"ve seen machines like that in the wild.

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 1 2015, 07:03 AM

Yes i have thèse at home
I'am collecting SGI stuff ans i had thé chance to grab some nice pieces .
Onyx ? I have also an onyx R10k with a full infinite reality pipe with rm6-64 and dg4-8 , a maxed out zone like all my stuff.

Laurent

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 1 2015, 09:13 AM

let's go back our topic !!

WHO IS THE NEXT ONE ??

Laurent

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 2 2015, 07:53 PM

Those are some very nice bits of kit The power requirements are pretty serious? Did you notice your electric bill go up a bit after install?

That onys is real monster! Back in the day that would around half a million US or so? That's similar to the "JEDI SPEC" that was used for years at Industrial Light and Magic under the "JEDI PACT" that SGI had going with them.

When I was working on one, it was the only machine on earth that could calculate color space in logarithmic scale

P.S. What in God's name are you using these machines for?

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 2 2015, 08:23 PM

i have reply via PM, do you participe to our tribute ?

Laurent

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 3 2015, 10:11 AM

I was one of the first participants!

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 3 2015, 12:39 PM

but where is your recording ?

Laurent

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 3 2015, 10:42 PM

Egad!! This would be my bad. I was getting my collabs confused I did a blues bit for the QA backing. I've still got this one on deck to record. I'll put something spiff up When does this collab wrap up?

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 4 2015, 07:00 AM

it be closed when the tb 'll be filled.

i wait your record !! it's an obligation !!

Laurent

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 6 2015, 12:36 AM

I'll cut a track this weekend. Should be fun!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 6 2015, 05:40 AM

I used my new RICK HANES GUITARS prototype "CRUSHER" and a new TH2 preset (low gain/bluesish) and pulled a KRIS DAHL and did the solo one one take, one pass, all improv. There are little bits in there that I'd normally re track but I'm going to leave them in as it makes it sound much more organic and less sterile and planned. But let's see what you guys think

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/bbk-tribute-guitarmasterclassnet

OVERLOUD TH2 PRESET
 BBKing_TH2.xml.zip ( 1.6K ) : 656



 Todd_Solo_Only.mp3 ( 6.12MB ) : 75

 Todd_With_Backing.mp3 ( 6.12MB ) : 75

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 8 2015, 07:30 PM

ok todd , thanks for participate, but what can do ?

please take the actual BT and follow the collab..

Laurent

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 9 2015, 07:09 AM

I soloed over the entire track to let you pick any part you like and put it anywhere. You can just drop my track in and fade it up in your daw at any point. I got a reply from someone who clued me in More replies below.

Posted by: Daeron Jun 9 2015, 07:32 AM

Hello Todd

Yes, you are using the right backing track but you should play after the others ! Each one play one or two licks, then another one, then another one... I think your turn is after my take.

The mix is there for now :

https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/thrill-is-gone-backing-track-1

So you should start your licks at ~ 2'20

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 9 2015, 07:42 AM

I got a reply and I get it now. Just drop my guitar track in and turn up the volume on that track whenever you like. That way you can plug any gaps/wholes or just put it right after the last guy and let it run as long as you like. I soloed over the entire track so that you could pick whatever you wanted out of it

Whew! Was confused for a bit

Thanks for the info I soloed over the entire track so he could just fade up my track whenever he wants. After the current one would work fine

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 9 2015, 08:12 AM

oki !! that's what i have tought

thanks Todd for your collaboration !!!

who is next ?

Laurent

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 14 2015, 05:33 PM

hi

i mix the todd take today !! keep awake !

Laurent

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 15 2015, 01:37 AM

Can't wait to hear how it all turned out!

Posted by: Daeron Jun 15 2015, 07:59 AM

Me too !

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 15 2015, 08:26 AM

hey !

this is the latest upgrade from our collab contrib, the track now include Todd's guitar !!

who is next ? we have a lot of room !


https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/thrill-is-gone-collab-v4

Laurent

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 15 2015, 08:42 AM

So far so good

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 15 2015, 08:44 AM

so what !



red head guy rules !

Laurent

Posted by: MisterM Jun 15 2015, 11:49 AM

Nice collab

Sorry I don't have a time.
Too many things to work

Keep on rock !

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 15 2015, 08:21 PM

bha bha bha

you took 5 minutes to answer, so you can take 5 other minutes to records a track

blues is runing in our veins, you can play a nice riff easily as you talk !!!

Laurent

Posted by: Daeron Jun 17 2015, 11:05 PM

Laurent,

This evening I've worked on a few licks to continue the jam. I need one or two days more in order to take those ideas and make something with it.

Posted by: Daeron Jun 18 2015, 10:12 PM

Maybe a little bit slow and repetitive... I have worked yesterday evening and this evening on this. It starts at 2:42 and ends at 3:55.

https://soundcloud.com/david-enrique-20/bbking-collab-2

Let me know what you think... maybe I should work more to make it more smooth. Now, I have to work on my lessons !
If this is ok, I'll send you the only guitar track.

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 19 2015, 11:08 AM

i like it, i donét know the think of others, specialy from instructors

who am i to tell you this or these, for me it's nice, maybe add some variation here and here with the chords change. no ?

Laurent

Posted by: Ricky9 Jun 20 2015, 12:14 AM

Am in, if there is still time.

Posted by: Ricky9 Jun 20 2015, 01:59 AM

Here is my take, it starts at 3:57-4:40 , hope you guys like it.


https://soundcloud.com/rickynine/bbking-colabmp3

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 20 2015, 06:56 AM

Daeron, Ricky9, please post your guitar only track

Laurent

Posted by: Daeron Jun 20 2015, 07:20 AM

Nice take, Ricky. I love it, it seems a little bit jazzy !

Here's my guitar only file :
 BBKingCollabTrackGuitar2_guitaronly.mp3 ( 11.83MB ) : 76

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 20 2015, 08:10 AM

merci beaucoup Mr Daeron !!

Laurent

Posted by: Daeron Jun 20 2015, 08:13 AM

Hey Laurent, we are close to the end. What about the idea of beginning and ending the collab ? I think it could be nice, if you are inspired...

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 20 2015, 09:37 AM

You are right. I'm inspired. So i'll finish this project with pleasure !

Laurent

Posted by: Ricky9 Jun 20 2015, 04:07 PM

Thank you guys, for the comments. here is the guitar track.  bbking_colabguitaronly.MP3 ( 1.21MB ) : 58

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 22 2015, 06:31 PM

Hi guys !!

This is the actual record of our project, i'll certainely close the song these days, maybe if someone want to do it, he's welcome !!

let me know !

Enjoy

https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/thrill-is-gone-collab-v5

Laurent

Posted by: Ricky9 Jun 22 2015, 08:20 PM

Great job guys, and excellent job at mixing this. Let's wait and see who wants to close this up. Can't wait for final song.

Posted by: Daeron Jun 22 2015, 10:16 PM

Hi Laurent,

I just listened to the last mix and it seems that there's a problem with the second part that I recorded. It seems odd : not synchronised with the beat and stretched... is it possible ? Listen to this : https://soundcloud.com/david-enrique-20/bbking-collab-2
Here, there's no problem.

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 22 2015, 10:23 PM

Hi Daeron, not impossible cause i'm using very strong medecines theses days, so i can have a bug.....

i'll take a look tomorow, for now, i'm over

Laurent

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 26 2015, 05:09 PM

hi

i'll do the next mix theses days

no one to finish this collab ?

Laurent

Posted by: Ricky9 Jun 26 2015, 07:59 PM

I think since you started this you should finish it

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 26 2015, 08:05 PM

Hi Laurent,
I'll get something recorded over this weekend! Sorry for not posting earlier but I've been really busy this last 2 or 3 weeks!!

Posted by: fzalfa Jun 26 2015, 08:44 PM

no matter sensible john !!! give it to us please !

Laurent

Posted by: fzalfa Jul 4 2015, 03:08 PM

hey what's happend....

i'm late cause of computer change and file migration.

Mr Sensible Jones !! where are you ?

Laurent

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 4 2015, 04:08 PM

Is there any room to join this? What would I play over?

Posted by: fzalfa Jul 4 2015, 04:46 PM

yes of course !

i do the previous mix update and i upload it, thne yuou can play on !!

i'll do it till tomorow

Laurent

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 4 2015, 05:22 PM

Just playing around already with some takes. 5 different improvisations over 30 seconds of the backing track or so:



I think I like the first one the best.

Posted by: fzalfa Jul 4 2015, 05:35 PM

i like the last one !!!

Laurent

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 4 2015, 05:40 PM

Maybe I'll try and combine them somehow!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 7 2015, 03:43 PM

Any news, Fzalfa?

Posted by: fzalfa Jul 7 2015, 08:56 PM

hi cal

everyone at home is sick, high temperature ( about 39°c for myself, ) everyone except my wife, so i have spend my time to sleep.

tomorow i'll update this topic !!

Laurent

Posted by: Ricky9 Jul 14 2015, 04:23 AM

Yeah am wondering the same thing here?

I hope you are ok laurent. hoping to hear from you.

Posted by: fzalfa Jul 14 2015, 07:25 AM

i'm ok :!

a bit lazy thesze days, the weather is too hot !!

Laurent

Posted by: fzalfa Jul 15 2015, 09:31 PM

h guys, so , for now , you can senf me your contrib after ricky !!!

caelum ?

Laurent