Gmc Songwriting Collaboration (!), Let's write a song together! |
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Oct 14 2014, 09:11 PM
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Bleez can you send me just the guitar audio file(s) so I can start experimenting?
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Oct 14 2014, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE (bleez @ Oct 14 2014, 04:11 PM)  Just listening to Gabs idea gave me an idea which might work straight after Gabs riff or maybe with Gabs riff either side of it - [attachment=39299:riff.mp3] or not  it sounded kinda cool in my head!Wou!! I love it Bleez! This song is turning really heavy.  -------------------- My lessons
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Oct 15 2014, 04:49 PM
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Just a quick mix update - I have added a riff of my own as well Bleez' idea, plus some FX to the intro guitar.
intro_krisriff_bleezriff.mp3 ( 1.75MB )
Number of downloads: 158It's all very drafty and I have just added the riffs one after the other to get a feel for how they sound. The idea is to digest this and think of how we can structure these parts for maximum impact (with vocals). Also, I have a possible chorus section in my head - so I guess what we have currently could be seen as intro-verse-bridge, however this needs to be digested as well! Some other things on my to do list: * start working on orchestration for Bleez' riff (00:44), the current arrangement does not do it justice at all * re-write the clean intro guitar so that it has a more interesting bass line and play it better. Then add some orchestration (and possibly prolongue the intro, especially if you guys give me idea suggestions) * start programming drums (haven't touched it so far, only went for templates) * possibly try the mix with some bass guitar However my main task is to try and visualise some vocals as those will have a heavy impact on the structure of the song. Any feedback / input is welcome! |
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Oct 15 2014, 08:04 PM
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Alright no problem
This post has been edited by Amir Razmara: Oct 15 2014, 08:05 PM
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Songwriting_Collaboration.gp5 ( 6.28K )
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Songwriting_Collaboration.gp5 ( 6.28K )
Number of downloads: 68 |
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Oct 16 2014, 08:22 AM
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I came up with and recorded a *really* un-practiced intro idea - starts in Dminor and transitions to Eminor
Let me know what you think good or bad. the low string is slightly out of tune :/ https://soundcloud.com/sirjamsalot/gmc-song-collaboration-10-14-2014-intro-idea -------------------- The more I practice, the more I wish I had time to practice!
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Oct 16 2014, 05:18 PM
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I tried to follow Amir’s idea, and I think I ended up with a song-in-a-song?! It’s definitely not Amirs fault though, and perhaps the chords in this intro could even be used to build a chorus. I am not really sure what to make of this though, so please let me know your thoughts:
amirintro_kriff_briff.mp3 ( 2.67MB )
Number of downloads: 131I am a fan of very short intros that don’t really have any value except for making a strong contrast to the opening riff. So that might have been why I instinctively started to build a song when elaborating on the intro..and we got a song-in-a-song =) Other than this I have added an octave harmony on Bleez’ riff with my strat, and it seemed to give a nice and bright addition to my LTD/JB guitar which I used for the riffing. QUOTE (SirJamsalot @ Oct 16 2014, 09:22 AM) I came up with and recorded a *really* un-practiced intro idea - starts in Dminor and transitions to Eminor Let me know what you think good or bad. the low string is slightly out of tune :/ https://soundcloud.com/sirjamsalot/gmc-song-collaboration-10-14-2014-intro-idea Well this idea could definitely be used to build a cool intro/song. I am not sure it fits this songs' intro though - since the rhythm of my clean intro matches the first distorted riff. You should have posted this idea couple of days earlier! 
This post has been edited by Kristofer Dahl: Oct 16 2014, 05:23 PM
Reason for edit: oops wrong file
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Oct 16 2014, 05:38 PM
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This is an old idea of mine. Don't know if it can be used anywhere, but thought I'd share it anyway:
https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-storm-linnebjerg/tapedeck-2-oct-15-22-51-58 It switches constantly between 6/8 and 7/8. That's one way to count it anyway. |
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Oct 16 2014, 06:47 PM
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QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Oct 16 2014, 09:18 AM) Well this idea could definitely be used to build a cool intro/song. I am not sure it fits this songs' intro though - since the rhythm of my clean intro matches the first distorted riff. You should have posted this idea couple of days earlier! I'll use it then! Yah, late to the party means I'm stuck with the crumbs at the bottom of the chip bowl = Cheers! -------------------- The more I practice, the more I wish I had time to practice!
My Band Forum: http://passionfly.site/chat |
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Oct 16 2014, 08:55 PM
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QUOTE (Caelumamittendum @ Oct 16 2014, 06:38 PM) This is an old idea of mine. Don't know if it can be used anywhere, but thought I'd share it anyway: https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-storm-linnebjerg/tapedeck-2-oct-15-22-51-58 It switches constantly between 6/8 and 7/8. That's one way to count it anyway. Absolutely beautiful! Considering the current phase, we don't really need more material - instead what we have got so far needs to be structured. Right now it's just a mess of ideas and we haven't even reached the point where a section repeats. So I don't think we should add more right now. However depending on how progressive we want to get, we could throw in more sections later in the song. Btw if anybody has structural suggestions they are more than welcome! I need to digest what we have got so far and start thinking about what kind of vocals we want to hear over this (suggestions welcome here as well!) QUOTE (SirJamsalot @ Oct 16 2014, 07:47 PM) I'll use it then! Yah, late to the party means I'm stuck with the crumbs at the bottom of the chip bowl = Cheers! Yes, but there is still lots of Pepsi in the fridge 
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Oct 17 2014, 08:56 AM
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Hi Kris. Here is an update from me. There is nothing new here just a repeated section harmonized in 3rds. and a tempo change suggestion, but at the moment I don't know what kind of vibe you are going for. You may want to keep the original tempo.
This post has been edited by Amir Razmara: Oct 17 2014, 08:58 AM
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Songwriting_collab_2.gpx ( 42.41K )
Number of downloads: 84
Songwriting_collab_2.gpx ( 42.41K )
Number of downloads: 99 |
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Oct 17 2014, 03:39 PM
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Ok I haven't added anything, but I have restructured the verse and tried writing some lyrics (nothing recorded though). I can't really sing now because I have a sore throat but I have tried talk/whispering over the track and I think it will work well with vocals.
My plan is to have lyrics follow the riff pretty much, so hopefully you can somewhat understand how I intend to phrase them. I am testing a more casual type of lyrics but I intend to do my usual low barking + high screams, maybe with some System of a down elements.
amirintro_kriff_briff_V2.mp3 ( 2.62MB )
Number of downloads: 157Suggestions / variations / additions are welcome! And please let me know anything sticks out as (terribly) bad English: 00:50 Just today, I heard you say Be my man and make love to me 00:57 But the problem is this, it wasn't to me! (But) to an old and long time friend of ours 01:04 What do you do, and what do you say When your life is 'bout to sway away? 01:11 [possibly a short guitar lead before Bleez' riff] 01:18 Unfaithful lies [long, high screams/singing] 01:21 Jeopardise 01:25 Minimize 01:28 A trust that's built for years and years 01:31 So I say, go your way And don't you come back here no more! 01:38 If it wasn't for me, yeah you wouldn't be free And you've sunk too low to disagree --- Also does anybody have ideas for the chorus section starting at 01:44? Riffs are welcome! |
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, But I love slow and heavy stuff as well and am really stoked to be involved in this project
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Oct 18 2014, 04:51 PM
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Here is an up date. I have added a measure before bleez's part and a scratch riff for the chorus and some variations for the riff at the end.
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