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GMC Forum _ PRACTICE ROOM _ Rhythm Guitar Collab
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 11 2020, 08:42 AM
Inspired by https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=60740 topic - I figured we could try something new!
Most of our collabs revolve around lead guitar playing - but this time I figured we could try to record rhythm guitar instead.
So grab any of the drum tracks below and record some chords or a riff. I will then stitch it together and see what we get.
* No need to play in any particular key
* Upload two audio files, one with your isolated guitar track and one where we can hear the backing track as well
* No video needed, the final product will be audio only
This is a bit experimental so fingers crossed we will get some takes. I plan on recording one as well!
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=51601 (well sort of π)
Posted by: Phil66 Mar 11 2020, 12:08 PM
I'm in 
Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 11 2020, 04:29 PM
Now THAT'S an interesting concept!!! 
I'm in!!
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 11 2020, 04:34 PM
Test run Let me know if it works or not:
GMC_Rhythm_Collab_With_Backing_002.mp3 ( 844.9K )
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GMC_Rhythm_Collab_Without_Backing_002.mp3 ( 844.9K )
: 163Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 11 2020, 07:58 PM
Thats a very cool riff!! Maybe we should all share what key we are playing in and such? What key is that? B? E Minor? I like it a lot.
I wonder if we could add lead bits on top of this once we have all the rythm bits stitched together? Also, will there be a bass track? Should we record bass tracks along with our guitar tracks?
Let me know if it works or not:Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 11 2020, 08:06 PM
Let me know if it works or not:Awesome!! Very groovy and melodic at the same time, love it!! Also tone is very organic.
I wonder if we could add lead bits on top of this once we have all the rythm bits stitched together? Also, will there be a bass track? Should we record bass tracks along with our guitar tracks?
All of this sounds great to me Todd, perhaps you want to record some lead bits you got over Cael's killer rhythm? If you feel like it - go for it!
Yes - if someone wants to record bass I say go for it!! If not I will try to compensate for it in the mix or try to add it myself.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 12 2020, 12:29 AM
Will do!! BEN comes up with some seriously killer riffs They are modern and yet have a bit of blood from the early days of metal thrown in. It makes a great combination imho!
Todd
All of this sounds great to me Todd, perhaps you want to record some lead bits you got over Cael's killer rhythm? If you feel like it - go for it!
Yes - if someone wants to record bass I say go for it!! If not I will try to compensate for it in the mix or try to add it myself.
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 12 2020, 03:08 AM
I wonder if we could add lead bits on top of this once we have all the rythm bits stitched together? Also, will there be a bass track? Should we record bass tracks along with our guitar tracks?
It's in Eminor
Feel free to lay some leads down.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 12 2020, 04:40 PM
My fave key! I"m working up some leads now! Are you still thinking about an E.P. or some kind of release for all your tunes? I think you have enough material now for a full release! Love your music and hope you put it out there when you can through distrokid.com or what not so that it gets to itunes and spotify.
Todd
Feel free to lay some leads down.Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 12 2020, 05:45 PM
I'll have a go at some Bass Kris!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 12 2020, 05:51 PM
WOW! Awesome Jones - you will be very needed and appreciated! ππ
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 12 2020, 09:38 PM
This is a cool experiment!!
I've recorded some ideas over the first 3 backings. These are 3 variations of the same idea.
Gab_Rhythm_Mix.mp3 ( 2.43MB )
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Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 12 2020, 10:04 PM
Awesome melancholic feeling Gab - just the type I love! ππ
Ok folks - if anybody wants to record some solo bits we already have some killer backings up for the grabs! π
Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 13 2020, 01:37 AM
How about this! Here is some call/response/harmony over Ben's killer riffage.
With Backing
Project___3_12_20__8.30_PM.mp3 ( 678.29K )
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Just Guitar
ToddGuitarOnly.mp3 ( 678.29K )
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The way I built it, it's a double lead that sounds like there is a delay going on in some part and a harmony device/octaver in other parts. It's really just two guitars dancing around each other and coming together for a bit of shreddery at the end
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 13 2020, 03:13 PM
Wow very cool lines Todd - now I am itching to get mixing this and see what we get!
Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 13 2020, 05:08 PM
OK, will get on it over the weekend!!
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 13 2020, 07:53 PM
have some underlying stuff for gabe and Ben's , give me a a day or 2
I almost think this needs to have some video
Let me know if it works or not:this is so smooth
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 13 2020, 08:20 PM
Fantastic guys - it feels like this one will take off!
My plan is to not interfere while you guys find the sweet spots and record your own takes. As soon as things slow down I will start mix 'n matching all the takes and possibly add my own stuff.
Excellent!
I almost think this needs to have some video
this is so smooth
It would be awesome to have you in here bro - good to see you again! β€οΈπ
Posted by: Phil66 Mar 13 2020, 09:46 PM
I've had a go at the first three. Nothing complicated, just double stops. Not a clue what key but I've put the root of the double stops in the title of the track. In rough order, the first root note is the first double stop played if that makes a difference 
Number 3 is my favourite but the guitar is a little bit too high in the mix 
https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/rhythm-collab-1-guitar-backing-gade
https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/rhythm-collab-1-guitar-only-gade
https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/rhythm-collab-2-guitar-backing-bagde
https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/rhythm-collab-2-guitar-only-bagde
https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/rhythm-collab-3-guitar-backing-abged
https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/rhythm-collab-3-guitar-only-abged
https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/rhythm-collab-3-guitar-backing-abged-no-wah
https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/rhythm-collab-3-guitar-only-abged-no-wah
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 14 2020, 12:10 AM
Awesome Phil - we are now starting to see lots of different approaches to this. This feels like a neat old school type of rock rhythm.
I agree #3 sounds best on its own, but the wah effect might be tricker to fit in the mix - we'll see!
Can't wait to start combining these π
Posted by: Phil66 Mar 14 2020, 12:15 AM
I agree #3 sounds best on its own, but the wah effect might be tricker to fit in the mix - we'll see!
Can't wait to start combining these π
I can re-amp without the wah, no problem let me know
Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 14 2020, 06:10 PM
Good stuff Phil! Well done mate!!!
Posted by: Phil66 Mar 14 2020, 07:49 PM
Thanks buddy
Posted by: Phil66 Mar 14 2020, 09:09 PM
I agree #3 sounds best on its own, but the wah effect might be tricker to fit in the mix - we'll see!
Can't wait to start combining these π
I've added track 3 again with backing and solo guitar without WAH.
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 15 2020, 12:20 AM
Thanks Phil - I hope to have something up after the weekend!
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 16 2020, 12:36 AM
here is Ben's harmony ..Hope I did not step on your toes Ben , This rhythm kicks arse and I immediately heard harmonies
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 16 2020, 11:22 AM
Awesome Cursin, this worked really well as a subtle harmony!
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Here is a first version of the mix. We obviously have more recorded sections to come - but in order to not overwhelm I think it is a good idea to polish the sections we have established so far.
mix1.mp3 ( 1.78MB )
: 99What we need now:
* Bass on Cael's section starting (00:02 - 00:21)
* more ideas on Gab's section starting 00:39
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 16 2020, 12:00 PM
This is turning out really cool
Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 16 2020, 04:05 PM
* Bass on Cael's section starting (00:02 - 00:21)
* more ideas on Gab's section starting 00:39
Will get the Bass recorded this week, came up with a few ideas over the weekend!!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 17 2020, 04:48 AM
Let me know if you need my dual guitar tracks separated or if the one file is ok It's actually two guitars, not a processor as it may sound like in some bits
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 17 2020, 09:10 AM
Awesome, looking forward to it!
It's actually two guitars, not a processor as it may sound like in some bits I think the current mix works!
Agreed πππ
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 18 2020, 10:48 PM
here is some under tones for Gabe's stuff
GMC_Rythum_collab_under_tones_.mp3 ( 1.01MB )
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GMC_Rythum_collab_under_tones_guitar_.mp3 ( 1.01MB )
: 70Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 19 2020, 04:14 PM
WOW very cool JSTCRSN - gives me Korn vibes. I absolutely love it - it will take collab to a new level.
Watch this space - I will get back with a new mix!
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 20 2020, 02:08 AM
Watch this space - I will get back with a new mix!
thanks ..all this stuff is so easy to jam over, i am just leaving that for others
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 20 2020, 10:00 AM
Yes, I hope we can get some more takes. Otherwise I will soon be all over the backing myself π
Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 22 2020, 08:30 PM
Sorry for the delay in Bass, I just found an M-Audio Black Box Interface and am liking the Gallien Kruger Bass Amp sim better than the one in Amplitude so just have to rig it up and re-record!!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 22 2020, 09:23 PM
Cool Sensible! Looking forward to it.
I intend to add some kind of of lead to it and hopefully we will be able to make some progress π
Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 23 2020, 09:43 PM
Here's the Bass for Caels part!
Cael_Chords.mp3 ( 343.26K )
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Cael_Chords_NBT.mp3 ( 343.26K )
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Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 23 2020, 09:48 PM
VERY COOL Sensible, can't wait try the file out in the mix - it sounds great with a really punchy bass tone!
Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 23 2020, 10:07 PM
Cheers Kris!!
That's why I was waiting for the GK Sim!!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 25 2020, 10:25 AM
Sensible's bass really took the mix up to a new level.
I also added a spoken vocal line to see if it gives some inspiration
"While the sick and the healthy isolate - the spread is set to accelerate"
added_bass_vox.mp3 ( 2.67MB )
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I am really digging the sound of this!
Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 25 2020, 06:43 PM
This is sounding awesome!!!!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 25 2020, 07:52 PM
Very promising indeed!
The question is if we can get any more ideas, lyrics, recordings, vocals etc? οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½
Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 26 2020, 01:58 AM
So far so good!!! Tricky bits to make work together thats for sure.
I also added a spoken vocal line to see if it gives some inspiration
"While the sick and the healthy isolate - the spread is set to accelerate"
added_bass_vox.mp3 ( 2.67MB )
: 103I am really digging the sound of this!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 2 2020, 09:21 AM
I think think this one has lots of potential - it just goes down to which direction we want it to take.
I have added some possible intro vocals-thingies. I could use both some dubs here to fatten it up and make it more dramatic.
There is also some interesting room in between the "Isolate".
We could also give the tune instrumental vibes - by starting a melodic guitar theme around 00:57
added_intro_vox.mp3 ( 2.72MB )
: 102
Posted by: jstcrsn Apr 2 2020, 10:22 PM
I have added some possible intro vocals-thingies. I could use both some dubs here to fatten it up and make it more dramatic.
There is also some interesting room in between the "Isolate".
We could also give the tune instrumental vibes - by starting a melodic guitar theme around 00:57
added_intro_vox.mp3 ( 2.72MB )
: 102might be good to change words , maybe rhyme ...Mandate ,retro-bate ,degenerate , some like that
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 2 2020, 10:52 PM
Very cool thinking, that could be the basis for a chorus, or maybe just start at 00:20
Posted by: jstcrsn Apr 3 2020, 02:12 AM
I mandate you isolate you degenerate freaking reprobate
Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 28 2021, 04:16 AM
This was looking like a cool collab! Did it finish in another thread?
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Feb 28 2021, 10:43 AM
I have some vocal ideas I am working on now, hope to have something to share soon!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 7 2021, 04:29 PM
There is so much cool guitar work here, and I felt I was never really happy with my vocal ideas. But I still feel its better to try to complete this (to my best ability)...so here we go:
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 7 2021, 04:52 PM
Wow!! This is a now a killer song!!
The GMC radio idea came to mind again. I can imagine myself opening GMC, turning on the radio and listening to this amazing tune.
The final chorus is very emotive. This is now in repeat here.
Great job!!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 10 2021, 07:41 AM
The GMC radio idea came to mind again. I can imagine myself opening GMC, turning on the radio and listening to this amazing tune.
The final chorus is very emotive. This is now in repeat here.
Great job!!
Thanks Gab, and very cool guitar work from you here ππagreed, we really need that radio player!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 11 2021, 02:19 AM
Top notch! This turned out great. Your vocals turned out great as well!!! Works as a rock tune in a big way. Nice!!!
Yeah, would go great on GMC Radio or really any rock radio station.
KRIS: Would you be up for recording your vocal performance on video? I'd be happy to try and build a music video for this. It's been a while so folks may have to learn their guitar parts over again. I sure would as i can't remember what I played but it's in my fave key so I'm sure I could figure it out
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 11 2021, 08:45 AM
Yeah, would go great on GMC Radio or really any rock radio station.
KRIS: Would you be up for recording your vocal performance on video? I'd be happy to try and build a music video for this. It's been a while so folks may have to learn their guitar parts over again. I sure would as i can't remember what I played but it's in my fave key so I'm sure I could figure it out
For sure! Awesome you liked it Todd π Great shredding lines from you as well!
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