The Dynamite Collab, Joint Students/Instructors Video Collab |
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Nov 23 2014, 09:00 AM
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QUOTE (Gill @ Nov 22 2014, 07:53 PM)  https://soundcloud.com/motorcitygill/colab-221114-2038/s-kRP5x this is just a try out, never used icloud before, i did a quick recording over the beginners backing track and i don't really know what's a collab so...  test one two test Hey mate! Welcome, welcome! Well, if you have read the introductory text in this thread and you posted this take already, you are in the boat Nice angry blues-rock lines here - if you decide to stay with this take, I think that you could polish it a bit more in terms of making the bends sound more precise and the vibrato as well - especially the beginning multi string one, which is a bit off. The more you play it, the better it will get, record a video then, send us the video and the audio track (the one with your guitar track only) and an audio mix with the backing and solo and that's it 
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Nov 24 2014, 11:00 AM
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QUOTE (Chris S. @ Nov 23 2014, 07:33 PM) Hey Cosmin! Two questions for ya: 1.) I've been tightening up the solo I put in my mentor thread. Is the solo too short - will it mess things up for you guys? 2.) I can only render my video files in .wmv - is there a program or something that is free that I can use to convert it to .mp4? Thanks! Hey Chris! It doesn't matter how long or short the solo is It only matters that you participate and I am looking forward to hear the new version. I think that you can use this link here to convert the video: http://video.online-convert.com/convert-to-mp4 or in order to keep as much of the quality, you can talk to Gabi, as he is mixing the video and he can tell you if he can use the .wmv as it is
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Nov 24 2014, 09:45 PM
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So I took my first rendition and tried to incorporate some G Minor mixed with the G Minor Pentatonic and this is what I came up with in the new version:
https://soundcloud.com/stortzmusic/dynamite-collab-second-rendition Still needs some tidying up but I'm overall happy with it what do you guys think? I challenged myself by throwing an itty-bitty sweep in there and some three note per string alternate picking at the end (both need some tightening up). Thanks guys!  EDIT: For the final version I plan on taking the second half of the alternate picking run and harmonizing it (something else I am not familiar with - Cosmin is helping me with the harmonizing concept )
This post has been edited by Chris S.: Nov 24 2014, 09:49 PM |
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Nov 25 2014, 05:51 AM
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QUOTE (Rhida @ Nov 24 2014, 04:48 PM) Hey So here's my take over the beginner's backing track. Some licks need some polishing and I'm sure that you will help me greatly as usual! Tried to do my best with some dynamite playing! (at my level of course !)Hi Rhida! I just commented this one at Gab's Army. Please check out the comments and question there to keep on working on this one. QUOTE (Chris S. @ Nov 24 2014, 05:45 PM) So I took my first rendition and tried to incorporate some G Minor mixed with the G Minor Pentatonic and this is what I came up with in the new version: https://soundcloud.com/stortzmusic/dynamite-collab-second-rendition Still needs some tidying up but I'm overall happy with it what do you guys think? I challenged myself by throwing an itty-bitty sweep in there and some three note per string alternate picking at the end (both need some tightening up). Thanks guys! EDIT: For the final version I plan on taking the second half of the alternate picking run and harmonizing it (something else I am not familiar with - Cosmin is helping me with the harmonizing concept )Hi Chris! Nice solo. I like the evolution of your composition. It sounds natural and keep my attention during the whole solo. The addition an harmonized guitar in the last part can really work. I would also focus a bit more on timing, vibrato and dynamics on this one to give in more feeling and "life". Try to add wider vibrato in some of the wider notes. Thanks for joining this collab!! For those that want some ideas to work on this collab, I recommend you to review my last Vchat session in which I gives tips to work over each of the backings: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/55621469 http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/55622701 -------------------- My lessons
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Nov 25 2014, 06:25 PM
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Hey Chris!
I think that your idea is very good and it fits the backing nicely  Let's try and focus on Gabi's suggestions, in respect to articulation and dynamics. At this point, the playing is a bit stale, in terms of expression - what can you do to change that?See where the strong and longer notes are, if they can be vibrated, give that a try for the next stepand let's see the harmonizing idea, deal? QUOTE (Chris S. @ Nov 24 2014, 08:45 PM) So I took my first rendition and tried to incorporate some G Minor mixed with the G Minor Pentatonic and this is what I came up with in the new version: https://soundcloud.com/stortzmusic/dynamite-collab-second-rendition Still needs some tidying up but I'm overall happy with it what do you guys think? I challenged myself by throwing an itty-bitty sweep in there and some three note per string alternate picking at the end (both need some tightening up). Thanks guys! EDIT: For the final version I plan on taking the second half of the alternate picking run and harmonizing it (something else I am not familiar with - Cosmin is helping me with the harmonizing concept )QUOTE (Rhida @ Nov 24 2014, 07:48 PM) Hey So here's my take over the beginner's backing track. Some licks need some polishing and I'm sure that you will help me greatly as usual! Tried to do my best with some dynamite playing! (at my level of course !)Hey mate I see you started in a ZZ Top fashion Good going here! I like the repetitive idea that keeps building up until the more speedy part begins. I would try to find a rather different approach there - maybe slip in something more melodic, focusing on vibrato rahter then speed picking, as the tempo is pretty high and it could prove a bit too challenging for this point? What do you think?
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Nov 26 2014, 08:34 PM
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Hey guys!
My third revision: https://soundcloud.com/stortzmusic/dynamite-collab-third-rendition I tried to make it a little more expressive and less stale by taking out the sweep and adding some extra flare (pinched harmonics and a semitone bend) and I also added a little whammy at the end (I think it would transition well into someone else's solo). Overall, I am happy with it other than the speed picking which still has some timing issues that I am going to focus on to have fixed by the deadline. What do you guys think? Thanks! |
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Nov 27 2014, 02:41 PM
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Hi Chris! This new take sounds clearer, the notes are defined and you managed good dynamics. However, as Cosmin said, it has timing issues, I think that in most of the licks so you should keep on practicing it. This usually happens when we focus on a new thing and stop thinking on timing. It's tricky to think on many aspects at the same time but practice makes everything more natural and we finally feel timing instead of thinking on it. Using your foot or head to follow the pulse will help to feel it.
-------------------- My lessons
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Nov 27 2014, 04:03 PM
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here is another try, i don't know if it's any better than the first one.
https://soundcloud.com/motorcitygill/colab what do you thing guys? |
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Nov 28 2014, 08:43 AM
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QUOTE (Gill @ Nov 27 2014, 03:03 PM) here is another try, i don't know if it's any better than the first one. https://soundcloud.com/motorcitygill/colab what do you thing guys? Hey Chris - I think the guitar was a bit too loud in respect to the backing - it is an important aspect to keep balanced levels in the mix, as it also helps us in pointing out some timing issues or more doubtful note choices for instance, which otherwise would be harder to spot. Anyway, the two things which I could put my finger on, would be the vibrato around 0:02 which could and should be wider and more accentuatued and the slight timing issue around 0:14 - of course, playing it more to give it a more polished sound and interpret it more could be a great thing to do Let's see the next improved take!
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Nov 29 2014, 07:29 PM
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QUOTE (bleez @ Nov 29 2014, 12:22 PM) I'll give it a go although.......... the backing track fairly speeds along for us wannabe shredders  it would be cool to push the deadline slightly to the monday rather than the friday, I'll need at least a full week to try and get what Im playing up to tempo, and then the weekend to try and record it. either way though, I'll give it a go Hi Bleez! Unfortunately we can't extend too much this collab since I need to work on mix and edition starting on Monday. We need everything on 5th or maybe 6th in the night. I'll go on vacation the following weekend and I want this collab finished before I go! We have all this next week to work on this one. Please post your ideas here or at gab's army and we will help you with feedback and comments! I would love to see lots of GMCers joining this one so don't be shy and share your takes. Remember that you can even record shorter ideas, maybe a chord, a phrase, a melody, whatever you feel that can add some of you to the final mix and video is welcome! -------------------- My lessons
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