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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 1 2017, 06:11 PM

Hello friends! Welcome to a new GMC collaboration!

As requested by some kind GMCers, the topic is REGGAE! This beauty Jamaican style full of groove and nice vibes. I've borrowed this backing from this killer lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/bob-marley-style-lesson/. So you can go there to learn the rhythm and theory needed.

We could make this one with vocals or instrumental, it depends on the material that I receive here. Everything is welcome.

There are only two requisites in these collabs: try to make simple and tasty stuff for this one.


Backing track:  GMC_goes_Reggae_Collab_Backing.mp3 ( 2.71MB ) : 656


Tempo: 130 bpm


The chord progression is:

C - G - Am - F - C - G - C - G


The scale suggested is C major:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator


IF YOU NEED HELP LET ME KNOW! I'M HERE TO GUIDE YOU.


IMPORTANT INFO About files required:

In order to make the things easier for compiling takes and mixing I need that each participant shares 3 files:

- Audio file with the mix of the backing and your guitar.
- Audio file only with your guitar (If possible this audio should have the same length than the mix version)
- Video of you playing the solo, and if it's not possible a picture. (Mp4 format if it's possible)

The best way to share this is compressing in a zip file to be downloaded from here or using sharing service as dropbox, wetransfer, and copying the link here.

If you decide to share your files using soundcloud please remember to "allow downloads".

Thanks!


DEADLINE: May 30th



PS: Are you a new member? A GMC collaboration is based on a backing track over which you can add your playing (solos, arrangements, vocals, other instruments) and share it here. Then I'll mix everything to build a full song.


Who is in??



Final video:

Posted by: Phil66 May 1 2017, 08:38 PM

I'm in, this will be fun

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 2 2017, 01:50 PM

Welcome!!

Posted by: Phil66 May 2 2017, 08:52 PM

Been trying this tonight, very tricky

For some inspiration check out the link below. I've posted a link that will take you straight to the solo.
https://youtu.be/x59kS2AOrGM?t=246

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 3 2017, 10:50 PM

That solo is very inspiring. Thanks Phil! Let's invite other GMCers to this one!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum May 8 2017, 03:25 PM

Do you guys have any ideas for lyrics? It's not my strong point especially for reggae

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 8 2017, 06:35 PM

I'll definitely get something done for this Gab!! Maybe some Bass too!
I'll have a think about some Lyrics Ben!!

Posted by: Phil66 May 8 2017, 10:17 PM

I always thought reggae was very simplistic but, watching that video and listening to the backing, it ain't easy

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 9 2017, 03:02 PM

What about covering a positive topic like hopefulness, faith, and love?

I always liked this phrase, maybe something related to this or even cite this:

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. Jimi Hendrix
Read more at: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/j/jimihendri195397.html




Awesome!




It's a unique style. I was reading a bit at wiki and it's interesting how each instrument is covered and described there. Check it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggae

Posted by: Phil66 May 9 2017, 05:38 PM

Interesting link Gab. I remember in the late 70s early 80s a lot of friends and I were into punk, a lot of punk bands had reggae support bands.
One of my friends and I went to a gig in a place called The Festival Suite over the top of some shops in Birmingham city centre, we only knew of one band on the bill called Fast Relief, http://www.birminghammusicarchive.com/fast-relief/ who were first on the bill. We knew one song of theirs that was also called Fast Relief, a punk bloke sold us the tickets so we were expecting to discover some new punk bands. We walked into the room and we were the only white people in there, there were only two seats available, right in the middle of about twenty Rastafarians. The whole room looked at us, two young, (about 15 years old) white punks. We felt really intimidated. By the end of the night they were buying us pints of beer (legal age is 18) and talking about reggae and punk. We often bumped into them on the streets of the city after that night, we picked up a little patois and they used to laugh at us trying to speak like them

Just a little tale I thought I'd share

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 10 2017, 09:21 PM

Nice story Phil! It could also be the topic for the lyrics.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 22 2017, 03:04 PM

How is this going guys? Do you prefer moving to another style?

Posted by: Phil66 May 22 2017, 03:44 PM

I've been struggling, I know I suggested it but I didn't think it would be so tricky.

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 22 2017, 03:44 PM

All good here Gab! Bass line done, Guitar just about done. Just need to do videos for both and am working on the Lyrics!
Will hopefully have all done in the next couple of days!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 22 2017, 03:46 PM

Nice!!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum May 22 2017, 05:08 PM

Do you want to sing the lyrics yourself, or can I chime in?

I can't come up with any lyrics. I've never done raggae before and I find it hard to find the right spirit and mood.

Posted by: Phil66 May 22 2017, 07:52 PM

For a bit more inspiration for us all, here is a video of a friend of mine playing his track "Crab Racing". It's got a reggae backing (after 00:16) but not so much a reggae guitar. The solo section loses the reggae backing but it does come back in afterwards. Maybe we need to NOT try to play conventional reggae guitar. It would be nice to do a Reggae style solo but if we can't then maybe something like this. Just something to think about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-m7yP5aSHY

Posted by: Phil66 May 22 2017, 08:33 PM

After all I said above, this is nothing like Simon's piece, I ain't got the skill

Just noodling, getting into it a bit now.
https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/reggae-attempt-1

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 23 2017, 03:55 PM

That's very interesting! Great input Phil! I would like to see YOU rocking over this Reggae backing with a tone like that!




Excellent!! We definitely need this! Go for it.

Posted by: MisterM May 23 2017, 05:44 PM

Hi everybody

Sorry fot this one
I learn Sweet home alabama with my son, every day I work on and other Gab's lesson
I can't participate

I'll follow your take

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 24 2017, 12:55 PM

You're more than welcome to chime in Ben!!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum May 24 2017, 02:32 PM

How are the lyrics coming?

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 24 2017, 05:00 PM

Well, this is what I have and will get a Recording up tomorrow!!

One World.
Let's come together people
In the name of Peace
No more Fighting
That's alright by Me

Exist in harmony
None left on the outside
Life's enlightening
That's right by I and I

One love, one happiness
One global community
Ending confrontation
Yeah, that's OK by me

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 25 2017, 09:51 PM

OK, my new Mic was supposed to be delivered here today but won't be here until tomorrow so Vocals will have to wait until then. (I don't actually have a proper Mic here!!!)
But......
Here's the Bass:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/reggae-collab-bass-bt
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/reggae-collab-bass-nbt

Posted by: Phil66 May 25 2017, 10:24 PM

He only uses Boss multi effects too

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 26 2017, 01:47 AM

I refer to the quantity of drive used for a Reggae track solo!




Really deep and nice lyrics mate!!! GREAT job! I think that this is perfect for the backing.




Cool! Thanks a lot!!

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 26 2017, 05:23 PM

Thanks Gab!!
OK, the new Mic was delivered but it only has an XLR -> mini Stereo Jack cable. I put an adaptor on it to fit my interface but can't seem to get any signal into my DAW (either Left, Right or Stereo). Think I need to go and order an XLR-> XLR cable tomorrow.
Only problem is that I'm away Guitar Teching at a Festival this weekend, and won't be back until Monday Night. Can we have a small extension to get all this done please Gab? Just until the end of next week would be enough!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 26 2017, 05:57 PM

Yes! We can!

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 26 2017, 06:20 PM

Great, cheers Gab!!!

Posted by: Phil66 May 26 2017, 07:20 PM

An extension is good for everyone. I've had a crap time lately and we could do with some more input.

Come on folks, if I can give it a go, anyone can don't be shy.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 28 2017, 04:25 PM

Yeah! I'll be inviting students during the next days. Fingers crossed that we have more solos for this one!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum May 28 2017, 08:05 PM

I'm waiting for a vocal track to sort of know what to do before laying down some vocals myself.

I can do a solo if you want me to, though I'm not sure if I've got the raggae chops

Posted by: Phil66 May 28 2017, 08:44 PM

I'll get one done with video very soon. It seems this is a mighty challenge for us all

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 29 2017, 11:59 PM

Yeah! Please go for a solo for this one! Feel free to play what sounds good to you.

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 31 2017, 04:59 PM

Sorry to hold you up Cael!!
Here's what I had in mind:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/reggae-collab-vocals-bt
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/reggae-collab-vocals-nbt

Will have Guitars and Vids up tomorrow Gab!!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum May 31 2017, 05:55 PM

I actually did this before Sensible posted his take. I want you to use his if you can, Gabriel Mine's just a silly take trying to do reggae.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 1 2017, 03:21 AM

Great job guys!! What about trying to combine both?? Let me see if it works.

THANKS a lot for your takes. We need some more solos! and also any kind of rhythm playback is welcome.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 2 2017, 05:24 PM

Here's my Guitar ones Gab:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/reggae-collab-guitar-bt
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/reggae-collab-guitar-nbt

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 3 2017, 02:56 AM

Nice!! Thanks for your take SJ! Your video has not sound. Is it intentionally?

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 5 2017, 01:45 PM

No worries Gab. Yeah, I removed the Audio on purpose. Do you need it? I can re-post with it on, it was only the Camera Mic picking up the ambient sound from my Speakers.
Also, did you want Vids for the Bass Part and Vocal Part?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 5 2017, 01:53 PM

Audio is not necesary on vid!

The other two videos would be really appreciated.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 5 2017, 05:56 PM

OK, will record those and have them up tomorrow!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 6 2017, 01:52 PM

Ok mate!



If there is still any other guitarist that would like to share a solo for this one, please let me now. We can extend deadline to the end of this week.

Posted by: Phil66 Jun 6 2017, 02:27 PM

I'll try mate. You have that other piece if you can use it and maybe a pic if I can't prepare a video?

CHeers

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 8 2017, 04:02 PM

Sure, I can go for it if you don't find the time to share anything this week. Don't worry.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jun 8 2017, 04:53 PM

I hope some of this is usable, Gab

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 9 2017, 05:06 PM

Here's the vid for the Bass Gab. Unfortunately I haven't had time to do one for the Vocals, sorry.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 13 2017, 01:57 AM

Ok friends! Based on the song lyrics, and as a way to compensate the fact that we don't have the vocal video by our lead vocalist, I've decided to do something different for this one...

I hope that you like it.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 13 2017, 08:08 AM

Oh my God what have you people done! Do you realise how good this is??

This is like we brought back Johnny Cash, Bob Marley and John Lennon to write a final track together.

Sensible - you are a genius and you have outdone yourself!! Fantastic job everybody. I am sticking this to the frontpage.

Great work in this collab Cael, and what a beautiful guitar

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 13 2017, 01:38 PM

Can't agree more!! Great to see this one at the frontpage!

Posted by: Phil66 Jun 13 2017, 01:57 PM

I haven't heard it yet, only on my phone but I'm really happy to see it has been well received. Did you manage to fit any of my part in Gab? I can't hear much of anything through the phone speaker.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 13 2017, 02:18 PM

Hi Phil! It would have been great to have your take on this one but I've never received your files, or didn't find them. I've just found a first noodling mix (which was great).

Posted by: Phil66 Jun 13 2017, 02:44 PM

No worries, it's all good

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 13 2017, 04:29 PM

WOW!!!
Great job Gab, those pics work so well and mixing mine and Bens vocals is inspired!!
Awesome job to Ben as well!!

Thanks for that Kris, especially as I haven't done any Vocals for anything in over 2 years!!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 14 2017, 02:14 AM

Super congrats guys!!! Turned out really cool! I like how lots of them have vocals in recent collabs!

Todd

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 14 2017, 08:25 AM

Your voice must have matured just like a fine wine! Can't wait to hear more of your amazing vocals!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 14 2017, 02:02 PM

Well, now I have Vocal Recording capabilities at Home I shall definitely be submitting more, as and when required!!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 15 2017, 07:30 AM

Ok I require you do it right away!!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 15 2017, 01:55 PM

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 15 2017, 02:29 PM

Is your solo album coming?

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jun 15 2017, 04:48 PM

Who knows? Stranger things have happened!!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 16 2017, 03:15 PM

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jun 18 2017, 12:21 PM

Great job, everyone who joined

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 20 2017, 03:44 AM

Good job mate!