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GMC Forum _ Uploads _ Instrumental Tune, Kris & Marcus
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 02:51 PM
I am so proud of this tune I can hardly sit still! 
This is my first two-solo-guitarists-tune ever, and I think that's the case for Marcus too. (not sure though)
Have a listen to http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=6535, read the full blog post http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/blog/?p=141, or download all our tunes http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/kmc-metal.htm.
Looking forward to your feedback 
Kris
Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Apr 15 2008, 02:55 PM
AWESOME!
Posted by: jeff Apr 15 2008, 02:59 PM
That's a beautiful song, Kris.
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 03:00 PM
Thanks guys!
Posted by: Siggum Apr 15 2008, 03:04 PM
Sounds brilliant, nicely produced and i like how it builds up and peaks when you go crazy on the fret 
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 03:06 PM
Thanks - great to hear you say that as it was part of the plan!
We both felt like initiating the shred immediately - but when listening to it now I am happy we didn't.
Posted by: Mark. Apr 15 2008, 03:11 PM
Very cool! You guys rule
Looking forward to what you're gona make next time 
Mark.
PS: Any change for a new shred lessons from the master
Posted by: steve25 Apr 15 2008, 03:11 PM
I've been waiting for this ever since Marcus told me about it a few nights ago Nicely done
EDIT: Any chance of the backing being available to practice with?
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 03:13 PM
Looking forward to what you're gona make next time
Mark.
PS: Any change for a new shred lessons from the master
Thanks!
Yes a lesson on this one is coming! Nicely doneThanks! Marcus' ending shred is just unbelievable - the way he make those notes scream is really inspiring to me. I am looking forward to his part of the lesson!
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Apr 15 2008, 03:15 PM
Really cool Kris & Marcus - I love the feel of this song - laid back, yet urgent at the same time, a beautiful arrangemant and some cool playing - can't wait to buy the full KMC album!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 03:17 PM
Yes! Marcus could you perhaps upload one to this thread?
(I haven't got one without any guitars) The key is C minor.Thanks Andrew
- looks like we are giving the album away though. Hopefully this is a good illustration of how much your feedback is worth to us
Posted by: Mark. Apr 15 2008, 03:18 PM
Yes a lesson on this one is coming!Yeaaaaaaaaah
Can't wait Now I got to check GMC ever 10 minutes, wait I already do that
Posted by: Iluha Apr 15 2008, 03:21 PM
The backing is so epic!
Really great proffesional job guys.. I know what my ringtone for next week will be, and it's an "honour" I keep only to really great solos 
Posted by: Matt23 Apr 15 2008, 03:27 PM
That was an amazing solo. Can't wait for the lesson.
Posted by: Siggum Apr 15 2008, 03:36 PM
Btw what drums did you use Kris, EZ?
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 03:37 PM
Marcus programmed the drums - I believe he uses "sampletank" with various drum sounds he has found.
Posted by: coffeeman Apr 15 2008, 03:41 PM
Great song congratulations KMC , very sentimental which for me is the more important thing in a instrumental song. Congratulations and keep more songs coming.
Posted by: Muris Varajic Apr 15 2008, 03:41 PM
Brilliant job guys,great to hear some wah as well!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 03:44 PM
Thanks!
hehe yes that is a word which we have used to describe the song as well!Awesome to hear you say Muris!
You are a true inspiration to me!
Posted by: Bondy Apr 15 2008, 03:48 PM
Ohh my god you guys are on a roll this is freaking AWESOME this is going straight on mp3 if its allowed
10/10 guys absolutely bloody Marvelous 
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 03:49 PM
10/10 guys absolutely bloody Marvelous
No it's not allowed - it's MANDATORY!
Thanks!!
Posted by: superize Apr 15 2008, 03:50 PM
Great job... I love it
Posted by: Bondy Apr 15 2008, 03:58 PM
I just have to add to this some more because yesterday i was properly at my lowest point for playing my guitar nothing was going right for me everything i did sounded crap.So i wiped all my lessons a started again this song plus muris's Extreme neo classical and Marcus's neo classical have just inspired me no end This is why i love GMC when your low just take a look around and it grabs you by the scruff of the neck shakes you around and gives me something to aspire to once again great job guys.
Posted by: kivler Apr 15 2008, 04:00 PM
that is a great song .fullof passion and emotion , Kris & Marcus you guys work well witheach other and it really shows ++++1
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 04:06 PM
That's great to hear!
It was part of the plan when starting GMC that we would inspire people - not just show you exercises. I personally believe very much in learning directly from music - when possible!Thanks!
Yes we do And I realise that more and more for every day - choosing the right person(s) to work with is more important than anything else. Chemistry is everything!
Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Apr 15 2008, 04:11 PM
song is great guys....beautiful strings and keyboards there.
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Apr 15 2008, 04:27 PM
- looks like we are giving the album away though. Hopefully this is a good illustration of how much your feedback is worth to us I'll buy it anyway! Get it up on CD Baby!
Posted by: RIP Dime Apr 15 2008, 04:30 PM
Too freaking awesome, you guys continue to inspire me, and it's been well over a year!
I really love the sound of C minor, very dramatic stuff. You guys are great, I'm really looking forward to seeing lessons from you guys again!:)
Posted by: Bondy Apr 15 2008, 04:48 PM
Being as your giving it away heres a quick sig i made for you albim LOL
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 05:58 PM
Thanks Bondy - looks great !
Then we'll send you two
Posted by: kivler Apr 15 2008, 06:02 PM
hey how are you giving it away ; by download or ordering 
Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Apr 15 2008, 06:42 PM
Wow! Wow.... wow!! I'm sitting here now with a big smile on my face! - overwhelmed by these fantastic comments!! Thanks all, it means so much!!
Absolutely! I'll upload the backing track here a.s.a.p, but of course you guys will also find it in the lesson (which is on the way)
Thanks again, for the comments!!
I'd like to answer one question here, which was asked in the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/blog/?p=141#comments
Q: "Could we have a list of equipment used and such? That lead tone is fanTASTIC!"
A: The only equipment used for the guitar sound is a PODxt. But here's the cool thing; We "re-amped" Kris guitar to make our tones work better together/make them sound more a like. So basically, when Kris recorded his guitar he split the signal and recored it on two tracks. The first track was the regular output signal from his amp (POD), and the second track was the clean direct signal from his guitar.
Then I just run that clean guitar track through my PODxt... and Voila'! worked great
Posted by: Pi38 Apr 15 2008, 06:45 PM
Sounds AWESOME!!! Sooooo epic. I love it.
Posted by: steve25 Apr 15 2008, 06:46 PM
- overwhelmed by these fantastic comments!! Thanks all, it means so much!! Absolutely! I'll upload the backing track here a.s.a.p, but of course you guys will also find it in the lesson (which is on the way)
Thanks again, for the comments!!
I'd like to answer one question here, which was asked in the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/blog/?p=141#comments
Q: "Could we have a list of equipment used and such? That lead tone is fanTASTIC!"
A: The only equipment used for the guitar sound is a PODxt. But here's the cool thing; We "re-amped" Kris guitar to make our tones work better together/make them sound more a like. So basically, when Kris recorded his guitar he split the signal and recored it on two tracks. The first track was the regular output signal from his amp (POD), and the second track was the clean direct signal from his guitar.
Then I just run that clean guitar track through my PODxt... and Voila'! worked great
That's cool but if Kris has a pod why not just make Kris use the same patch as you?
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 15 2008, 06:56 PM
Awesome song and playing guys
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 07:07 PM
By download - but it isn't finished yet! You can find the four songs we have got ready http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/kmc-metal.htm!
Good question - this calls for a little correction, what I use is my peavey amp and a "red box" which works a little like the pod. I connect it to the speaker output from my amp directly into the mixerboard.
But with the splitting method Marcus described (which is awesome!
) - he can take my clean sound and make it sound almost exactly like his! And I get to play with may favorite sound when I am recording my take.Also - we don't really know exactly what patch to go for until we have finished the song and done some tweaking - that's why it's great to keep the clean sound and re-amp.
Posted by: Canis Apr 15 2008, 07:44 PM
I'm not in a relationship at the moment, but I think I'm gonna go out and find a girlfriend, and CHEAT on her with this song, just to make a point
The point beeing that this is one of the most perfect things I've heard ^^
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 15 2008, 07:49 PM
The point beeing that this is one of the most perfect things I've heard ^^
Posted by: steve25 Apr 15 2008, 08:00 PM
+ 1 on the
Posted by: audiopaal Apr 15 2008, 08:15 PM
In my opinion this is the best you've done
Very nice song, great build up, awesome sound overall (Every instrument has it's place, good production etc.) and the playing is very very good!!!
You should be proud both of you
I really liked this, this is going on my iPod!
edit: typo!
Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Apr 15 2008, 10:19 PM
Here's the backing track for you guys 
Nocturnal_Vision_BT.mp3 ( 3.15MB )
: 322
Looking forward to hear some improvisations on it
Posted by: Juan M. Valero Apr 16 2008, 08:25 AM
Amazing song !!!! Brillian work
Posted by: Trond Vold Apr 16 2008, 08:27 AM
I liked it alot Good work!
Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Apr 16 2008, 08:31 AM
Thanks Juan & Trond!
Posted by: skipdaflip Apr 16 2008, 09:02 AM
Wow... I love your playing man! Put It on a CD and I'll buy it too.
I love this. It also reminds me that I'm going to Joe Satriani in about 3 weeks. You guys are good.
The last part that you speed up could sound like a solo of John Petrucci.
Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Apr 16 2008, 09:56 AM
I love this. It also reminds me that I'm going to Joe Satriani in about 3 weeks. You guys are good.
The last part that you speed up could sound like a solo of John Petrucci.
Thanks mate!
Don't think anyone before mentioned that KMC sounds like Petrucci... so this is awesome! Thanks
Posted by: Tjchep Apr 16 2008, 10:44 PM
You have more than enough reason to be....
Where you guys inspired by Jason Becker in this song at all? Reminds me of him a bit.
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 16 2008, 10:47 PM
Thanks Tjcehp - I have been working on the videos for thei lesson this evening!
Posted by: steve25 Apr 16 2008, 10:48 PM
The tune is mint mate, looking forward to the lesson but i think this is going to be another one of those 'i'll have to wait a while to be able to play that' lesson
Posted by: Tjchep Apr 16 2008, 10:52 PM
You serious man?
Can't wait bro.
.
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 16 2008, 10:52 PM
Thanks!
Well if you think only learning a verse is ok - then the lesson will be great for any levels. I'd say most of the licks are pretty doable until the end of the song! (I hope you have a whammy bar! )
Posted by: steve25 Apr 16 2008, 10:55 PM
Well if you think only learning a verse is ok - than the lesson will be great for any levels. I'd say most of the licks are pretty doable until the end of the song! (I hope you have a whammy bar! )Oh yes i have a whammy bar and i probably use it too much
Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Apr 17 2008, 08:56 AM
I'm always inspired by Jason Becker
but I didn't have him in mind while composing my parts this song (don't think Kris had that either)
Posted by: Tjchep Apr 17 2008, 10:16 PM
but I didn't have him in mind while composing my parts this song (don't think Kris had that either) Fair enough.
. It was jsut the first couple phrases on your part Marcus that reminded me of him.
Amazing tune none the less.
Posted by: Nick325 Apr 17 2008, 10:22 PM
awsome job kris and marcus
Posted by: LaneGriff Apr 17 2008, 11:02 PM
made those hairs stand up on the back of my neck!
Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Apr 17 2008, 11:07 PM
Thanks a lot guys!
Posted by: Hammerin Hank May 20 2008, 01:54 PM
Hats off to you both nice playing on the finished track-
I really enjoy the backing track, I love playing over it
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