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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 19 2020, 11:39 PM

Hello friends!! Welcome to a new GMC collab!!

This time we are experimenting with a new idea that started https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=61443&hl=.

Based on Cael's recording, I've created a Track divided in 3 parts (Intro, Verse, Chorus). You can Jam over 1, 2 or all the backings..
Share your audio and video files here and I'll mix it and edit a video with all solos.

Intro:  Backing_1___110_bpm.mp3 ( 460.94K ) : 196

Verse:  Backing_2___110_bpm.mp3 ( 1.25MB ) : 209

Chorus:  Backing_3___110_bpm.mp3 ( 869.31K ) : 262


Full track:  Full_Backing___110_bpm.mp3 ( 2.44MB ) : 286


Backing with Vocals:  Backing_with_Vocals.mp3 ( 2.54MB ) : 205


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DEADLINE: December 3rd

If you are new to collabs please check out this: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=58277



WHO IS IN?



Final vid:

Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 19 2020, 11:53 PM

This was a backing that CAEL and I were going to trade solos over. I'm very glad to see it having a new life on GMC! It's a killer backing and gabe has done a great job with it! Count me in

Todd

Posted by: tflava Nov 20 2020, 08:37 AM

Very nice backing track.
I think ill go for backing 1 and 2. 👍

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 20 2020, 08:57 AM

Very inspiring! Cant wait to get jamming over these 👌

Posted by: Doug Lane Nov 20 2020, 01:24 PM

Haven't even heard it yet, but I'm in! I'll probably have something in tonight or tomorrow. Helix 3.0 came out and I'm EXTRA SAUCED to use those new features on anything I can record! Good to see y'all again!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 20 2020, 02:08 PM

Great!! Can't wait to hear your takes guys!!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 20 2020, 04:02 PM

I figured it would be cool to have some vocals as well, so I recorded some ideas:

 your_backing_k_vox.mp3 ( 1.1MB ) : 213

I blame you for every encounter
I blame you for every soul
I love what I know about her
But I know that I can’t go on

When reason clashes
With our demands
The righteous calling
And the chilling hands

You live your life and you take the bait
You fall behind and procrastinate

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 20 2020, 05:23 PM

Yeahhhh!! That's awesome Kris! It's great to have your vocals again on a collab. This is going to be huge!

Posted by: Steve Gilfield Nov 20 2020, 06:26 PM

I love this idea of incorporating lyrics into the jam!!

Great idea Kris!!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 20 2020, 06:34 PM

Awesome you like the idea.

Can’t wait to hear what other contributions we get.

And btw if some one wants to add more ‘metalish’ vocal overdubs we might be able to blend them in with mine

Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 20 2020, 07:33 PM

Vocals are a great idea! Maybe BEN can do some metal style vocals/growls to go with it?

Posted by: Phil66 Nov 20 2020, 09:16 PM

I'm in

Posted by: Phil66 Nov 20 2020, 10:10 PM

Early days but here is an idea to enhance the intro, it's only subtle. Is it okay ?

https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/intro-idea

Cheers

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 20 2020, 10:55 PM

Cool - very atmospheric Phil! 😎

Here are the individual vocal files:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9p7pyf32ci4lnvb/Archive.zip?dl=0

Posted by: Phil66 Nov 20 2020, 11:04 PM

Thanks Kris, I'll do that then and then work on the other parts.

Cheers

Phil

Posted by: Doug Lane Nov 20 2020, 11:37 PM

I got a chance to sit down jam on this for about half an hour, fun track! Here's a few licks I'm feeling out for this one.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1guA9soM0Py4GDNAYGxs9E0gfo-l5gSrX/view?usp=sharing

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 21 2020, 01:37 AM

That's very cool Phil!! Very interesting tone and arrangement!




Awesome!! Cool tone! Your phrasing makes me think on Marty Friedman here. Great great stuff.

Posted by: Phil66 Nov 21 2020, 10:13 PM

Thanks Gab,

In what way is it "interesting"?, I just did what I thought sounded good to me but it would be nice to know what you found interesting about it in musical terms

The tone is straight out of TH-U Elusive Atmospheres bank and the patch is called Welcome In Heaven God-Like

https://youtu.be/l4HbI4GC4-U


 Intro_mix.mp3 ( 793.88K ) : 178

 Intro_guitar_only.mp3 ( 645.92K ) : 145

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 22 2020, 12:39 AM

I find interesting the notes that you are playing, how this notes interact with the arpeggios that I've recorded, and the tone that you chose for your take. It adds a different vibes to the part. I can imagine that this could be the arrangement for this part the second time that it appears in the song.

Posted by: tflava Nov 22 2020, 06:08 PM

Hello guys,

This are some ideas of mine.
This was my first day of practicing it so im gonna expiriment some more but there are some ideas i like

great recordings from Phil en Doug though




 collab_2.mp3 ( 3.22MB ) : 207

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 22 2020, 06:55 PM

This is a very cool solo mate! I like the relaxed feel during the verse and how it grows with the backing.

The chorus section has good ideas but I feel that it needs more polish there.

Great stuff!! Thanks!!

Posted by: tflava Nov 22 2020, 07:16 PM

Yes thanks. This were my ideas in general. I think im gonna work these concepts out and play the Licks clean 🤣😁

Posted by: Phil66 Nov 22 2020, 08:30 PM

Thanks Gab,

I sometimes think "interesting" is being used as a euphemism so I thought I'd ask I've had to change the guitar only file for download, I made that video but put the wrong guitar file with it, it's only slight differences but I was wondering why I couldn't sync the audio and video perfectly I've put the right one there now, sorry buddy. I know I don't need to redo the video because you add the guitar track yourself don't you?

Nice take Tflava

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 23 2020, 10:12 AM

I like it - it has some really cool mysterious vibes to it!



Wow! Very melodic and cool jam! What gear are you using to get the tone?

Posted by: Phil66 Nov 23 2020, 01:49 PM

Thanks Kris,

I never seem to hear things the way you instructors do

Stay safe

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 24 2020, 01:32 PM

Hello friends!! This is a new mix with Vocals so maybe you can also add fills and arrangements around Kris singing. If you are not inspired to record solos, you can also record small arrangements or whatever comes to mind.

 Backing_with_Vocals.mp3 ( 2.54MB ) : 83


Are there new takes coming?

Posted by: tflava Nov 24 2020, 01:36 PM

Hey guys,

This is my final idea. What do you think of it?
If its ok i will practice it for a few days and then record it for serious with camera on.

 coillab_21.mp3 ( 3.17MB ) : 82


By the way. very cool vocals kris. Sounds real killer

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 24 2020, 01:39 PM

I really like it tflava! Now the whole thing sounds great! Many nice melodies. It starts very melancholic and then the chorus reminds me a bit to Maiden! Thanks a lot!!

Posted by: tflava Nov 24 2020, 01:43 PM

Allright thanks.

I will practice it the few days/weeks and then make a nice take. 😁👌

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 24 2020, 01:58 PM

Perfect! Just in case you like the idea, maybe you can add 3rd harmonics in some parts of the chorus... or I can do it later.

Posted by: tflava Nov 24 2020, 02:23 PM

Yes i think its a good idea. In the beginning part that was originally my idea to write a melody in harmony with the backing part in Em 😁 but you dont hear that very well because the backing part is softer.

Can you say which parts you mean to play in Thirds? From which time till which time. And i think you mean that i play a second guitar in harmony Am i Wright? Not to play Double stops with one guitar

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 24 2020, 02:59 PM

This is what I mean, but much quieter in the mix. I recorded two guitars, one harmonizing your melodies one octave higher, and other one that harmonized in thirds (which is not all the time).

mix:  harmonizing_tflava.mp3 ( 686.52K ) : 76

guitar harmonies:  harmonizing_tflava_solo_Gab.mp3 ( 686.52K ) : 77


If you like it, feel free to re-record it and change the things that you want!

Posted by: tflava Nov 24 2020, 04:39 PM

Very nice man. I think its nice of you do it 😁

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 24 2020, 06:00 PM

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 24 2020, 07:16 PM

Who's next??? We need more takes here!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 26 2020, 05:24 PM

Posted by: Adam Nov 26 2020, 06:00 PM

Looks cool, I'll give it a try!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 26 2020, 08:15 PM

Yeah! Welcome Adam!

Posted by: Tadas Nov 26 2020, 11:21 PM

Hi, I've never participated in a collab before - is it fine to only add a small bit and not the full backing track part? This is what I have so far (the ending of the second part). Still need to work on the fast lick before shooting a video though
 collab_2_end.wav ( 3.03MB ) : 105

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 26 2020, 11:54 PM

Yes!! You can provide even 1 chord to participate!

Your solo is great man! It sounds very good, and I love those Maidenish harmonies! Welcome to your first collab!!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 27 2020, 09:36 AM

Yeah!! Killer lead!!

Great new profile pic as well 👊

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 27 2020, 01:39 PM

6 days to go! Come on! we need more takes for this one!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 27 2020, 06:11 PM

Tried a little something. I might give it another go during the weekend

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 27 2020, 06:42 PM

WOW

My only feedback would be to tighten up that landing note at 00:04 and everyone will think you are the love child of Petrucci & Ronni Le Tekro

Amazing stuff!!!!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 27 2020, 07:37 PM

Yeah, I kept not being able to get that note right, even after many attemps, so in the end I went with this take. I will work a bit more on it. I rarely work on my technique for picking fast, but this may just be the excuse I need to do so Thank you so much for the very kind words!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 27 2020, 09:44 PM

Awesome Cael!!! That solo is a bomb mate!! I can also feel Petrucci vibes here. I need to google Le Tekro... I've never heard of him.

Great job!!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 28 2020, 08:12 AM

Loved it! I really like it as is but if you wanna go again sure!!!!! I say go for it. Dig the scale run up the neck. Sounds like what I was gonna play! Beat me to it.

Todd

Posted by: tflava Nov 28 2020, 09:40 AM

What an incredible solo. Very nice shredding 👌

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 28 2020, 05:30 PM

5 days to go!!! Who's next??

Posted by: Todd Simpson Nov 28 2020, 08:44 PM

Working on mine! CAELS was so darn good I started over.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 28 2020, 10:00 PM

Cool!!

Posted by: Tadas Nov 29 2020, 08:40 PM

Alright here's my more polished audio and video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IlkEvAMjGjYiqvPVDXwOYhkveUN-7NFV.
The individual audio tracks are panned 80/20, let me know if centered audio tracks would work better for you.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 30 2020, 03:53 PM

Thanks a lot Tadas!!

Ok friends!! 3 days to go! Who's working on anything for this one??

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 30 2020, 04:39 PM

Oh, I didn't realize this was a video collab. I'll probably re-record my take and do video too then

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 30 2020, 04:54 PM

Nice!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 1 2020, 04:14 PM

Ok my friends!! Who is working on this one? We are getting close! Remember that you can record a solo, a rhythm, or even a small arrangement!

We want everybody joining this one!!

Posted by: Steve Gilfield Dec 1 2020, 04:28 PM

Hey guys I may find some time to do a solo for one of the parts, but not a video.

If I don't make it until the deadline then go ahead without me

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 1 2020, 04:44 PM

Awesome!!! You are very welcome!!

Posted by: Steve Gilfield Dec 1 2020, 07:54 PM

Here is what I managed to record today.

It's only for the intro part.

Hopefully I will have some time to record something for the other parts.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 1 2020, 08:31 PM

That's beautiful Steve!! Thank you very much!!

Posted by: tflava Dec 1 2020, 09:30 PM

Hey Guys,

Here is my take.
@ Gabriel. I send you the files with Wetransfer.



greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 2 2020, 03:55 PM

GREAT! Solo mate!!! Thanks for your take. I love your phrasing and tone.

I've received your files, check your inbox please.

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 2 2020, 04:16 PM

Im still working on mine can we push the deadline back a few days?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 2 2020, 04:18 PM

We can extend it until the next Monday 7th. What do you think?

I hope that we can get more takes!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 2 2020, 04:56 PM

Sounds good to me!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 3 2020, 02:16 PM

Cool! Anybody else is working on a take?

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 4 2020, 12:31 AM

Just use your cell phone. Play along with the solo. Bam done!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 4 2020, 01:37 AM

Did CAEL put his new take up?

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Dec 4 2020, 02:13 AM

Not yet. Been working on it Had to quit for the night though. Will hopefully get it up tomorrow or during the weekend.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 4 2020, 03:30 AM

That's very cool Cael!!!

Feel free to add some growls as well!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Dec 5 2020, 10:18 AM

This is probably the best I can do within the timeframe

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 5 2020, 11:27 AM

Impressive!!!!!!!!

Now I gotta turn up the heat!!!!

Posted by: Adam Dec 5 2020, 01:01 PM

Sorry for being late. I had a busy week. I'll keep working on mine over the weekend, if it's still open.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 5 2020, 04:07 PM

Yeah!!! That's killer mate!! This sounds very precise now.

Thanks for your take!!




YES! We can wait mate.

Posted by: Adam Dec 6 2020, 09:28 PM

I have my thing recorded. I'll try to get it done tonight but I may have problems with hosting the video today.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Dec 7 2020, 10:40 AM

Killer contributions 👌👌

Here is my video for the vocals: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8d5ytofp0ho0qz5/IMG_8326.mov?dl=0

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 7 2020, 02:38 PM

Great!! Don’t worry mate! I’ll start downloading files tomorrow and mixing on Wednesday. 💪🏻




Great!! Thanks a lot!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 8 2020, 07:04 PM

Ok guys!! I'm starting to collect all files. Let me know if there are more takes coming today or tomorrow.

Posted by: Adam Dec 8 2020, 07:48 PM

I'll be back home in a few moments and I'll upload my files right away

Posted by: Adam Dec 8 2020, 10:52 PM

I'm sorry to keep you waiting! I hope these are fine!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 8 2020, 11:17 PM

Sorry for the lag!! I'll put mine up by tommorow at the latest

Great to see you jumping in with both feet!! I can see your bootcamp/quicklicks training is paying off!!!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 9 2020, 04:56 AM

Preview!


with backing
 ToddWithBacking.mp3 ( 3.34MB ) : 47

without backing
 Todd_WithoutBacking.mp3 ( 3.34MB ) : 51


Using overloud THU with SPX90 add on pack from big hairy guitars.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 9 2020, 03:27 PM

Thanks a lot mate!! This really works! Nice melodies Adam!!




Killer stuff!! Thanks master!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 9 2020, 04:28 PM

I'm now working on the mix. We have so many amazing takes guys!! This will be epic. Thanks everybody for joining and Cael for the original track idea!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 9 2020, 07:04 PM

Hello my friends!!! I've been working on the mix. You'll notice that I've experimented with structure, and that your takes appear and disappear everywhere. I've tried to give this one a more creative and song type approach. I still need to continue polishing it so every feedback is totally welcome!

 Your_Backing_Collab_Pre_Mix.mp3 ( 6.1MB ) : 69

Posted by: tflava Dec 9 2020, 08:29 PM

Hey mate. I think it sounds totally awesome!
Very nice how you've managed to make a full song of it.
Very nice takes of everybody also.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Dec 9 2020, 08:54 PM

That's fantastic, Gabriel! I love it

Posted by: Steve Gilfield Dec 9 2020, 08:58 PM

Sounds great!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Dec 9 2020, 09:42 PM

Awesome, I think all the lead takes shine when they work in conjunction with vocals. Killer stuff!! 😎

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 9 2020, 09:43 PM

Thanks a lot friends! I'll continue polishing this one! I have some ideas.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 9 2020, 10:09 PM

New update! I've adjusted a bit the second half, added some vocal effects/repetitions and repeated Steve's melodies in the end.

 Your_Backing_Collab_Pre_Mix_2.mp3 ( 6.1MB ) : 75

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 10 2020, 05:53 AM

This amazing work Gabe. Putting this together is a huge jigsaw puzzle. To make it work musically takes serious talent and a golden ear. Nice!

Todd

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Dec 10 2020, 08:59 AM

Nice! I especially like the softer part at the end

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 10 2020, 02:05 PM

Cool!! Thanks for your feedback!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 10 2020, 03:26 PM

It's time for edition. This will take same time!

Posted by: Phil66 Dec 10 2020, 08:29 PM

That's brilliant Gab, looking forward to the final product, you are a genius buddy. I wish I could have added more but as you know, I had some issues.

Cheers

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 11 2020, 03:43 PM

Thanks Phil!! I'm finishing some details! The video will be ready soon!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 11 2020, 05:19 PM

Ok my friends, I think that we did it again. This is a KILLER song. Everybody did an amazing job. Thanks and congrats!!! GMC community is the best!!!!

Posted by: tflava Dec 11 2020, 06:09 PM

Thats totally awesome!!
Very nice vid and how you managed it.
Very cool takes everybody 💪
IT was a pleasure to join and up to the next. 👌😁

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Dec 11 2020, 07:37 PM

YEAH THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME!!! 👌👌👌

haha agreed! I am currently working on my vocals so I will be ready for the next one as well!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 11 2020, 07:48 PM

WOW!! Super congrats everyone and GABE you are the man!!! You made this into a killer song. It started as just some solo takes and now it's a fully blown single. I think GMC should release these on spotify/bandcam/etc. The really good ones like this could be a great way to attract new folks to GMC!!!

Posted by: Phil66 Dec 11 2020, 08:02 PM

Incredible job folks and Gab's editing and creativity get better every time.

I agree with Todd, these should all go on Spotify too promote the awesomeness that is GMC

Thanks to all involved.

Posted by: Steve Gilfield Dec 11 2020, 08:18 PM

Great production Gabriel!

You should start a video editing company

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 11 2020, 08:30 PM

Thanks a lot friends!!! Your feedback made my day!!!

I love this track!! It's on repeat here!!!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Dec 15 2020, 09:35 AM

Do we have any ideas for the next one? 😎

Posted by: Phil66 Dec 15 2020, 09:43 AM

How about one that builds like Bohemian Rhapsody or Stairway?, not particularly to mimic them but a similar structure.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Dec 15 2020, 02:03 PM

I like the idea of having something that evolves from soft to rock/heavy, maybe even genre crossing. It might also make it easier for everyone to find their spot.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 15 2020, 02:21 PM

I also like it! Those two references are very cool!

Posted by: Phil66 Dec 15 2020, 03:19 PM

Maybe start with rural blues>city blues>blues rock>hard rock>metal>thrash.

Just throwing ideas into the pit I also like Kris' idea of crossing genres, maybe blues>jazz>funk>pop>reggae>indie>rock>metal

Cheers

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Dec 15 2020, 03:26 PM

Both of these sound both crazy and cool to me, we just need to figure out how to start it off.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 15 2020, 04:03 PM

Yes!! Does anybody have an starting point idea for the progression or backing?

Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 15 2020, 07:51 PM

It could be just straight blues. It could then just change in to something heavier even still using a blues progression, just with a bit more gain and picked / muted as if it were a Metal tune

Any chance that the last one will go on spotify? Does GMC have a spotify account? Could be a good promotional tool!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Dec 17 2020, 10:01 PM

The little experience I have from Spotify tells me it is not a promotional tool, on the contrary you need heavy promotion for people to even find your track.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 17 2020, 10:14 PM

Yes, I have the same experience. Unless you have a big fan base or access to relevant Playlists, people won't find your track. Even Youtube is tricky, but there is a small chance to be found/shown.