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Posted by: audiopaal Jun 17 2009, 11:41 PM
Guitar Master Competition!
It's time for a new competition again, finally 
This time we're going to have some fun and you, the gmc members, will be able to win some fabulous prizes.
Enucleation had a good idea a while ago for a competition.
So I "stole" his idea 
You should make your own recording, much like the Guitar Idol competition, and show us your skills.
Record your own song, with full backing and post it in the uploads thread.
Video is not necessary, but will certainly look better
I choose not to have video as a criteria to join, as more members will be able to participate that way.
The recordings must be original compositions, NO covers!
Let's start with the best part of the competition, the prizes:
1st prize: VOX TONELAB ST (Multieffect)
2nd prize: BOSS DS-1
3rd prize: ELECTRO HARMONIX LPB-1
How about those prizes? 
In the 4 weeks the competition lasts you'll have to make/record a full song with backing.
Drums, Bass, Rhythm Guitar, Solo Guitar and other instruments if you feel the backing needs it
No video necessary, but a cool touch if you choose to make one
This competition will be decided by an open poll, so all GMC members can vote.
So the better the quality of the recording, playing and composition, the better are your chances!
Voting will consist of three choices:
We will start a thread for people who want to enter - you should post your recordings there!
If some of you make videos as well, post these on youtube and embed the video in the upload thread!
If you don't have a Youtube account... ... ...create one 
Rules:
1. The recording MUST be an original composition!
2. All contestants must have a recording/video uploaded within the length of the competition.
3. Recordings should be as long as the song. If it's shorter it will sound unfinished
4. Final winners will be chosen by an open GMC poll.
5. All entries must be finished by July 27th, voting will be for one week after that date.
6. No Cash or alternative prizes will be offered!
7. In the event of a tie, a tiebreaker activity will be employed to break the deadlock.
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 18 2009, 01:08 AM
Oh man, WHY can't I participate? Those prizes are way to cool Good luck everybody I will watch this closely!
Posted by: Chris Evans Jun 18 2009, 01:17 AM
excellent competition and great prizes, this is going to be great to follow!
Posted by: Lian Gerbino Jun 18 2009, 02:12 AM
I´m in!!
hahaha, I´m kidding!! best of luck to all participants!
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Jun 18 2009, 02:13 AM
wow! looks amazing....well im going to get started!!!!!
you wont see me for a month! hahahaha
QUICK!
to the bat cave!
Posted by: enforcer Jun 18 2009, 02:27 AM
I think I will participate this competition...
Posted by: TheKeplerConjecture Jun 18 2009, 02:33 AM
Oooh. Work begins... Now!
Posted by: skennington Jun 18 2009, 03:05 AM
Very nice! Get after it guys...
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 18 2009, 03:11 AM
wou! amazing! Good luck everybody!
Posted by: Santiago Diaz Garces Jun 18 2009, 03:35 AM
Can I join? Jajaja. Best of luck to everybody.
Posted by: DaniHel Jun 18 2009, 03:43 AM
Hi! I´m in!
Posted by: maharzan Jun 18 2009, 04:08 AM
Does this have to be a full song? I mean 3-5 mins ? Can it be a short clip such as a min or two? Doing all that recording/arranging and composing sounds a bit challenging.
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Jun 18 2009, 04:12 AM
no offense but i think thats the point
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 18 2009, 06:34 AM
Good luck everybody I will watch this closely!You're too funky for this competition I'm afraid..
The other contestants would be shaking their hips right out of this competition listening to your licks
Maybe the next one
You think???
Come on, we both know you want too!
That's the spirit
Nice
Well...
Anything is possible. Just keep in mind that the members who will be voting for the winner,
will look for songwriting skills as well, not just how well you play.
And how good the final upload sounds, mix etc.
A good example of a song between 1 - 2 minutes is; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go1wV4Ikd_I
But it'll have to be very good if it's gonna get the same attention as longer,
and more "song-structured" compositions in my opinion
But that's the beauty of this competition, you can do it the way you want!
Just do it well!
You got a point
Posted by: Jose Mena Jun 18 2009, 06:59 AM
Why can't instructors participate, I want to test that VOX. who do I talk to about the rules?
Posted by: superize Jun 18 2009, 08:36 AM
Great oppertunity for me to practise my song writing skills
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 18 2009, 09:04 AM
YES!! YES!! Awesome Paal - love the prizes and the way you set up the competition.. you rock! (credits to Enucleation as well of course)
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 18 2009, 09:39 AM
Well, it's a competition for the members of GMC basically, and not the instructors.
This competition will also help them in trying to develop their songwriting skills.
About the rules for this competition, you need to talk to me
I've been meaning to ask Kristofer about a competition for the instructors as well,
as that would be great for you, the instructors, to have some competition-fun as well and maybe win some prizes
You deserve it, no doubt about that.
How about it Kris? I've got a few ideas as well
Yes it is, good luck
Thank you Kris
Yeah, I figured these prizes would be appreciated
And glad you like the competition!!
Yeah, good idea by Enucleation as well.
I had to modify it a bit though, but I think it turned out great
Posted by: mhskeide Jun 18 2009, 09:43 AM
Wooow, great idea for competition (and über prizes though I don`t like the DS-1 )
Too bad I lack equipment.... the only thing I have to record anything BUT guitar is fruity loops...
Will the quality of the backing have much to say? For instance backings made by EZ drummer vs. backings made by FL?
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 18 2009, 09:50 AM
as that would be great for you, the instructors, to have some competition-fun as well and maybe win some prizes
You deserve it, no doubt about that.
How about it Kris? I've got a few ideas as well
Actually I had never thought about that - but this is a killer idea! Any ideas what the competition would be about?
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 18 2009, 09:52 AM
)Too bad I lack equipment.... the only thing I have to record anything BUT guitar is fruity loops...
Will the quality of the backing have much to say? For instance backings made by EZ drummer vs. backings made by FL?
Well, as one of the voting options will be "best recording/mix",
the sound and quality of the backing will have an impact on the outcome.
But the most important thing should be the song/composition.
Keep in mind the quality too though, as it can decide the winner if it's close
Thanks, it would be cool to let the instructors compete as well!
Yes I've got a few ideas!
I'll PM you later with a few ideas, and ideas for prizes
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 18 2009, 09:59 AM
COmpetition for instructors sounds like a fun thing to develop (and market around)
Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jun 18 2009, 10:15 AM
This sounds awesome Paal !
Very well organized competition and prizes, I very much look forward to all original recordings.
If you organize some Instructor competition I will consider participating
Posted by: sted Jun 18 2009, 10:18 AM
Cool comp guys, think I'll give it a shot..........
Posted by: mhskeide Jun 18 2009, 10:26 AM
Are there any requirements for time on the composotion? I reckon style/genre is pretty much everything
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 18 2009, 10:32 AM
Yeah, hopefully it won't be long before we can make it happen
Very well organized competition and prizes, I very much look forward to all original recordings.
If you organize some Instructor competition I will consider participating
Thanks Pedja
Of course you should join the competition when it goes live
Please do
No requirements, although a 30 seconds or a 30 minutes song would pretty much ruin your chances
Or....?
Whatever style/genre you like, pick your poison
Posted by: wrk Jun 18 2009, 11:18 AM
Great competition idea and some cool prices. Good to see this kind of competitions again !!
I need a ghost writer ... any instructor can help me out? 
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 18 2009, 12:00 PM
I need a ghost writer ... any instructor can help me out?
Glad you think so
Yeah, it's been a while since one of these competitions..
Hey, that's not allowed
Posted by: Fran Jun 18 2009, 03:24 PM
Awesome competition!, I'll set up a wiki page containing all the entries / vids when it starts.
Really cool prizes too!
Posted by: Staffy Jun 18 2009, 04:56 PM
Oki, here's my entry:
Guitar was played totally live through my Fender, no effects except a BOSS DD-20 in the second part of the solo.
All programming & vocals, text & music by me.
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jun 18 2009, 05:37 PM
Wow this is an awesome competition! Prizes are a dream!
Posted by: Matt23 Jun 18 2009, 05:46 PM
Just started writing my entry. Can I just ask, If I put up a video that isn't great quality, will I get less votes than if I put up no video at all?
Posted by: Frederik Jun 18 2009, 05:55 PM
Can I just ask, If I put up a video that isn't great quality, will I get less votes than if I put up no video at all?guees so, since its an overall impression
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 18 2009, 05:57 PM
Personally - I always prefer video! It's a lot more entertaining even if quality is bad.
Posted by: Matt23 Jun 18 2009, 05:58 PM
I could put up both and ask people to vote on the audio, but watch the video if it's more enjoyable.
Posted by: Canis Jun 18 2009, 06:15 PM
Nice! I'm so in
A month, you say? I've better start scheming!!
Posted by: Jose Mena Jun 18 2009, 06:17 PM
This competition will also help them in trying to develop their songwriting skills.
About the rules for this competition, you need to talk to me
I was joking of course, but the idea of an instructor competition sounds interesting.
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 18 2009, 06:48 PM
Guitar was played totally live through my Fender, no effects except a BOSS DD-20 in the second part of the solo.
All programming & vocals, text & music by me.
You have to put it in the uploads thread.
I'll have it up in a few hours
You should post a audiofile as well, if it's possible.
So people can listen to the song in standard quality, as youtube compress the sound.
Can I just ask, If I put up a video that isn't great quality, will I get less votes than if I put up no video at all?I don't think a video, no matter the quality, willget you less votes
Video is just an option in this competition, and as long as your audiofile upload sounds good it should just help.
I agree
Sure
A month, you say? I've better start scheming!!
Awesome, looking forward to your take
Yeah, it should be fun
Would be fun to see the instructors compete for a change
Posted by: Staffy Jun 18 2009, 06:56 PM
[quote name='audiopaal' date='Jun 18 2009, 07:48 PM' post='393254']
You have to put it in the uploads thread.
I'll have it up in a few hours
You should post a audiofile as well, if it's possible.
So people can listen to the song in standard quality, as youtube compress the sound.
Oki, I've got, maybe moved a little fast here. Where will the upload thread be at the site?
//Staffay
Posted by: Tolek Jun 18 2009, 07:01 PM
Wohoo, awesome prizes. I hope I´ll finish a song within a month.
Posted by: Tolek Jun 18 2009, 07:35 PM
Just a quick question. I don´t understand this point:
Posted by: Tolek Jun 18 2009, 07:54 PM
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=27676
Posted by: Tolek Jun 18 2009, 08:00 PM
Of course, EZdrummer is a good purchase, but you still need other VSTs. Everything is explained in that tutorial.
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Jun 18 2009, 08:19 PM
im not the creator for this competition,
but im sure in this contest quality of composition, creativity, and technique come before quality of backing track and recording because not all of us have a big enough pocket book to invest in expensive VSTs,
what i will do to help those out, is look for a bunch of free VSTs that i think sound the best, and post them here or in another thread to help some people out. (if that is allowed) im very excited to see what ideas the members here at gmc have in terms of their own compositions!
if you guys have any questions about making backing tracks let me know, ill help as much as i can, and of course, instructors also have a lot of experience in this as well
oh and thanks tolek for linking my guide
Posted by: Tolek Jun 18 2009, 08:22 PM
but im sure in this contest quality of composition, creativity, and technique come before quality of backing track and recording because not all of us have a big enough pocket book to invest in expensive VSTs,
what i will do to help those out, is look for a bunch of free VSTs that i think sound the best, and post them here or in another thread to help some people out. (if that is allowed) im very excited to see what ideas the members here at gmc have in terms of their own compositions!
if you guys have any questions about making backing tracks let me know, ill help as much as i can, and of course, instructors also have a lot of experience in this as well
oh and thanks tolek for linking my guide
You´re really kind.
That´s a great offer.Your guide is great, btw.
Posted by: Tolek Jun 18 2009, 08:38 PM
No, you don´t need a midi keyboard.
I have BANDSTAND as VSTs.
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 19 2009, 01:00 PM
Great competition and amazing prizes, good luck to everyone!
Posted by: David Wallimann Jun 19 2009, 01:30 PM
Wow!
Killer prizes!!!
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Jun 19 2009, 03:50 PM
I have BANDSTAND as VSTs.
i just bought....AWESOME for the price, cant be beat
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 19 2009, 03:56 PM
Waaaaah wicked prices But I have a question. If your not able to make your own BT's does that mean you're not able to participate? And also, the open voting will let someone win with killer technique that probably already won 200 prices, would it be fair to leave one price for judges? So they can decide who did best, according to his own level? Otherwise... I won't win, and that's not good
but im sure in this contest quality of composition, creativity, and technique come before quality of backing track and recording because not all of us have a big enough pocket book to invest in expensive VSTs,
what i will do to help those out, is look for a bunch of free VSTs that i think sound the best, and post them here or in another thread to help some people out. (if that is allowed) im very excited to see what ideas the members here at gmc have in terms of their own compositions!
if you guys have any questions about making backing tracks let me know, ill help as much as i can, and of course, instructors also have a lot of experience in this as well
oh and thanks tolek for linking my guide
Well it's hard to make a nice drum line in GP5, I need practice
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 19 2009, 04:34 PM
BTW: can we use instructors BT's? like from lessons and collabs?
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 19 2009, 04:44 PM
No, original compositions only!
Posted by: Gus Jun 19 2009, 05:08 PM
Great competition, man!
All the motivation I needed to work a little bit more on my compositions 
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 19 2009, 06:53 PM
Ok, then I'm going to have problems making a BT...
Posted by: Tolek Jun 19 2009, 06:57 PM
And once again.
Just a quick question. I don´t understand this point:
Posted by: wrk Jun 19 2009, 07:03 PM
What about a song with one rhythm and one lead guitar? To write a great song, you don't need necessarily a complex backing.
Maybe it means that the song should be finished and not just an song idea with intro and chorus ..(?)
I guess thats a common problem to have a nice collection of unfinished songs ...
Posted by: Tolek Jun 19 2009, 07:11 PM
I guess thats a common problem to have a nice collection of unfinished songs ...
Could be, let´s wait for audiopaal´s answer. Thanks anyway!
Posted by: skennington Jun 19 2009, 08:08 PM
Look at it from an "unplugged" standpoint Kaz, there are tons of great tunes out there without backing instruments. Check out Nuno doing Midnight Express... I know, it is Nuno but you get the idea..
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 19 2009, 08:32 PM
Thanks! I'll make my own song with rhythm guitar and lead, and then I can always see whether I want to get a drum line under it
BTW that Nuno song.... I learned to play that yesterday, BORING!! Hehehe, just kidding ofcourse
That guys is... awesome, and inhumane
Posted by: jafomatic Jun 19 2009, 08:34 PM
He is unnecessarily cruel and malicious towards other living beings?
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 19 2009, 08:44 PM
Hehe, it was meant as a joke
It's just that it should be a whole song, not just Intro and verse, as wrk mentioned
And Kaznie; As Skennington mentioned, unplugged arrangements are allowed as well
Just do your best, that's more than good enough
Posted by: lcsdds Jun 19 2009, 08:48 PM
Not towards other living beings.....just his guitar....
Posted by: Tolek Jun 19 2009, 09:07 PM
It's just that it should be a whole song, not just Intro and verse, as wrk mentioned
Ok, thanks.
Posted by: TylerT Jun 20 2009, 12:08 AM
Prizes look sick!
Posted by: skennington Jun 20 2009, 12:11 AM
And your working on a song...
Get after it man!
Posted by: TylerT Jun 20 2009, 12:16 AM
Get after it man! Haha I plan on it! Hopefully GMC likes some Rock and METAL!!
Posted by: Sergio Dorado Jun 20 2009, 12:33 AM
Good idea and amazing prizes. I have tonelab st: very good sound (amazing distorsions), 33 amp model, delays, reverbs,etc., and it can record to computer with great quality. So work hard to achieve it!!!
Posted by: Gus Jun 20 2009, 10:42 AM
Voting will consist of three choices:
- Best song/composition (songwriting)
- Best technique/playing
- Best recording/mix
Hey, audiopaal. Just one question, since it I did not find anywhere else in the thread.
This is only about instrumental songs or vocals are allowed? I am asking that because vocals make alll the difference in the world. Even this being a guitarist website, I bet that a song with good vocals would get more votes on the songwriting part...
So is it just instrumental as in guitar idol? I think that would be the most fair for this competition.
Posted by: sted Jun 20 2009, 11:33 AM
This is only about instrumental songs or vocals are allowed? I am asking that because vocals make alll the difference in the world. Even this being a guitarist website, I bet that a song with good vocals would get more votes on the songwriting part...
So is it just instrumental as in guitar idol? I think that would be the most fair for this competition.
Hmmm... Have to disagree there mate! Not everyone on this site has a fantastic technique but some may have good songwriting skills and vocals, if the comp was purely instrumental all the focus would be on technique, which is mostly what GI is about I guess but this way its all about the composition of the whole, not just the guitar.
Posted by: Karl-ss Jun 20 2009, 01:26 PM
I would join in... But im afraid my bassist skills dont reach to the level of others... But you might see one of my songs.
Posted by: Deleted Jun 20 2009, 02:09 PM
Could it be any kind of song and with lyrics?
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 20 2009, 05:32 PM
Vocals are of course allowed
Posted by: Gus Jun 20 2009, 08:43 PM
Yep, looking from that point of view you are right. I was thinking because of
that it was very guitar (and technique) oriented, like guitar idol.
But it's fine to have a competition based on songwriting overall.
Thanks for answering, mate.
Posted by: Jakub Luptovec Jun 21 2009, 01:16 PM
Oh and regarding that voting - its three choices as that there will be three winners, each for each cathegory, or these are just criterias to choose the best one?
Posted by: Patrik Jezierski Jun 21 2009, 02:14 PM
This sounds like a nice competition and really good prices aswell.
To bad I broke my index finger this weekend 
hope it heals before the deadline
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 21 2009, 02:59 PM
@Kaznie
There are plenty of free programs out there that can help you make a backing track - maybe this is a reason to look at some of them? You have a month - that's three weeks of tinkering then 1 week to write and record the song
Check out the recording forum and take a look at Reaper - that is free to try out, and with a few free VSTs you could get far!
Even so, the unplugged idea is absolutely killer - and this competition is NOT just about technique - its about the whole package. A solefull vocal over an acoustic guitar could be much more compelling than 10,000mph shredding - although the shredding could be cool too if done in support of the overall song!
Posted by: Skalde Jun 21 2009, 03:11 PM
Use reapers midi editor.
Posted by: MigeZ Jun 21 2009, 05:11 PM
Count me in I'm pretty sure I can get my song done btw when is the deadline and is it possible to participate with 2 songs which are different genres?
Cheers
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jun 21 2009, 05:45 PM
You should join in! Make a simple bass line using VST's, place roots of the chords on every bass drum beat and you already got a main groove going on!
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 21 2009, 05:46 PM
The deadline is July 20th
Only one song for this competition I'm afraid.
Posted by: mR_mInD Jun 22 2009, 01:36 PM
Hi!. What about somebody singing the song?... or i have play guitar only?...
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 22 2009, 05:06 PM
You can sing as well if you want
Posted by: mR_mInD Jun 23 2009, 04:27 AM
Jeje, i`m not a really great singer... but i have my singer in my Band... she could do it?
Posted by: Marek Rojewski Jun 23 2009, 07:13 AM
I don't think so.
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 23 2009, 11:01 AM
I'm sorry, she can't sing for you I'm afraid..
Posted by: Haakond Jun 23 2009, 02:11 PM
I wanna join this competition!
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 23 2009, 02:26 PM
Please do
Posted by: Haakond Jun 23 2009, 02:44 PM
I have one question.
Am I supposed to record the song and a the backingtrack to it, or just one mp3 file with the song? And where should I upload it?
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 23 2009, 03:27 PM
Am I supposed to record the song and a the backingtrack to it, or just one mp3 file with the song? And where should I upload it?
A thread will be opened for uploads!
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 23 2009, 03:39 PM
The upload thread has been created!
You can find it http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=28404
Posted by: MigeZ Jun 23 2009, 10:12 PM
Just decided to try to get both 2 songs done (hopefully soon) and then choose the better one for the competition. I'm gonna post them anyways on GMC. You may call me blind but when is the deadline? 
Posted by: Canis Jun 23 2009, 10:14 PM
I'm gonna post them anyways on GMC. You may call me blind but when is the deadline? 20'th July =)
Posted by: Marek Rojewski Jun 23 2009, 10:35 PM
Well we can't really control everything. If someone will cheat, he is the loser, and it will be his problem for the rest of his life, not ours
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 24 2009, 08:07 AM
Of course, there is a possibility to cheat with a competition like this..
But why bother, hopefully nobody chooses to sink that low
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jun 24 2009, 08:13 AM
I could just upload a Dutch hit, from a band called di-rect, I'd have a really cool song, and no one would ever know.... But I won't
Posted by: Koopid Jun 24 2009, 08:46 AM
Do I have to sign up or is it enough to just upload if I find the time to finish a song?
I want to participate but since I have to learn a few things about programming drums along the way (and learing how to use my new DAW) I might not be able to finish in time.
Posted by: Deleted Jun 24 2009, 11:23 AM
Is it important to create the best riff or be the best guitar player to have chance to make a good song?
I want to say, if it's like a guitar idol competition beginners and some intermediates can't join the contest
Posted by: Canis Jun 24 2009, 11:32 AM
I want to say, if it's like a guitar idol competition beginners and some intermediates can't join the contest
As Audiopaal said:
Voting will consist of three choices:
- Best song/composition (songwriting)
- Best technique/playing
- Best recording/mix
So I guess it all comes down to what your strenghts is
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 24 2009, 11:58 AM
I want to participate but since I have to learn a few things about programming drums along the way (and learing how to use my new DAW) I might not be able to finish in time.
Just upload in time and you're in
I want to say, if it's like a guitar idol competition beginners and some intermediates can't join the contest
^^Canis had a good point!
Everyone can join as there's multiple voting options to decide the winner
Besides, it will only help your songwriting to write a song!
Posted by: arctic1234 Jun 24 2009, 12:10 PM
Are we supposed to vote for more than one take, like in GI?
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 24 2009, 12:55 PM
Sort of..
You can give the votes on the different voting options to different entries
One can your Songwriting/Composition vote, and another can get your Technique/Playing vote etc.
Posted by: arctic1234 Jun 24 2009, 01:01 PM
You can give the votes on the different voting options to different entries
One can your Songwriting/Composition vote, and another can get your Technique/Playing vote etc.
aha, so there will be three different polls?
One for each category, but all the votes are worth the same and just put together?
Posted by: sidewas lightning Jun 24 2009, 01:02 PM
But why bother, hopefully nobody chooses to sink that low
Don't give us ideas!!!
i would enter this copetition, however, the money I would spend on a backing track would be unneccesary (the drum player would be much better than the guitarist...
) so I'm working on a song anyway, have a riff and stuff, but for the solo I figure out about a note of it a day. fifty note solo=I'll get done in mid august.
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 24 2009, 05:13 PM
i would enter this copetition, however, the money I would spend on a backing track would be unneccesary (the drum player would be much better than the guitarist...
) so I'm working on a song anyway, have a riff and stuff, but for the solo I figure out about a note of it a day. fifty note solo=I'll get done in mid august.Please join with whatever you got
You can score points on songwriting skills as well as mixing etc.
The backingtrack is not all that matters in this competition, although it helps
Posted by: MigeZ Jun 24 2009, 09:57 PM
Woops sorry I was blind
Posted by: Dexxter Jun 29 2009, 02:33 AM
Just thought I'd let you know I am in on this I remembered an old riff and thought I could use it for this competition, so today I made an instrumental piece of it
Posted by: Alexiaden93 Jun 29 2009, 07:53 PM
Too bad I'm gonna be away for all that month... I would so have won this competition ! ... NOT !
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 29 2009, 11:02 PM
Paal I forgot to ask, who will be the judge, will there be a poll?
Posted by: audiopaal Jun 30 2009, 08:09 AM
There will be a poll.
Voting will consist of three choices:
* Best song/composition (songwriting)
* Best technique/playing
* Best recording/mix
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 30 2009, 10:59 AM
OK man, thanks!
Posted by: Tomas Santa Clara Jul 1 2009, 02:19 PM
I am IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNN!!
hahahahahahahahahahaha BEST of luck to you all my friends!
Posted by: Matt23 Jul 5 2009, 10:53 AM
Hey Paal , got a little question about the voting I'd like to ask. How will the different categories of voting decide the overall winners? Will all someones votes from all the categories be added up?
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jul 5 2009, 04:10 PM
, got a little question about the voting I'd like to ask. How will the different categories of voting decide the overall winners? Will all someones votes from all the categories be added up?Wouldn't it be cool to do it in REC style? Like you can rate every video with the three different categories from 0-5, whole numbers only?
haha, otherwise I'm afraid I get "0 votes"
Posted by: audiopaal Jul 6 2009, 07:57 AM
, got a little question about the voting I'd like to ask. How will the different categories of voting decide the overall winners? Will all someones votes from all the categories be added up?Yeah, the member with the most votes overall will win
Posted by: mR_mInD Jul 6 2009, 11:25 PM
i´m already working on it ^^
the only thing is... i don´t have a recording camera, so i´m recording the audio only, that´s Ok?
Thanks!
mR_mInD
Posted by: The Uncreator Jul 7 2009, 12:38 AM
Video is just an option that can help you, A normal audio file will do just fine
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 10 2009, 02:29 PM
Yeah recording audio is just fine. Video just makes an added bonus
Posted by: audiopaal Jul 11 2009, 10:55 AM
I have extended the deadline by a week
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jul 11 2009, 11:02 AM
Can we please have one fixed deadline!! To late is to late in my opinion!
Posted by: audiopaal Jul 11 2009, 11:27 AM
I know, but I extended the deadline because of what happened to Marc_Maiden.
Read about it here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=28844&hl=
Hope you understand
Posted by: Marek Rojewski Jul 11 2009, 11:35 AM
I agree with Kaznie, although I am not participating, I really don't like it, when some people try hard to upload their takes before the deadline, and than wait weeks for comments, as the deadline is postponed time and time again...
EDIT: this is a general statement, not aimed at this particular activity, especially considering the reason it is done I just had to wrote is somewhere.
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 11 2009, 01:07 PM
Well I think it is fair to give a break to members if they really weren't in the oportunity to work on their takes sooner. But one week is all there is I hope, I would like to get on with the voting as well!
Posted by: audiopaal Jul 11 2009, 01:41 PM
A weeks extension is all there is
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jul 11 2009, 04:54 PM
I just had to wrote is somewhere.That's the disclaimer
we should add such lines in our sig I'm on holiday after upcoming week, so for me it's the same deadline
No probs!
Posted by: DeepRoots Jul 11 2009, 10:42 PM
Awesome, i'm working on something and probably would have had to rush it for the original deadline- this extension is great
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Jul 14 2009, 03:45 PM
thanks for the extension!
i did manage to get all my amp problems sorted out, so ive been working really hard....im just programing the drums and im set to record
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jul 14 2009, 06:25 PM
i did manage to get all my amp problems sorted out, so ive been working really hard....im just programing the drums and im set to record
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, then I might not win....
get 4th again xD
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Jul 15 2009, 04:33 PM
haha no worries man we all have a fair chance
im not gonna lie though, i like what i got...at first it sounded like a bunch random parts...i mean polka? holding music? heavy metal? cheesey sounding solos?
whats marc got up his sleeve this time?
muahahaha
Posted by: kaznie_NL Jul 16 2009, 02:12 PM
im not gonna lie though, i like what i got...at first it sounded like a bunch random parts...i mean polka? holding music? heavy metal? cheesey sounding solos?
whats marc got up his sleeve this time?
muahahaha
Marc, in stead of muahahaha, try MHWUAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
I'm afraid now ^^
Posted by: Tolek Jul 16 2009, 07:05 PM
Honestly, I decided to participate in this competition and do something very good, but I have only a few bars and tomorrow I´ll be starting my vacation in Igalo. So, I have to do something NOW!
Posted by: MigeZ Jul 19 2009, 11:21 AM
Well atm I have no possibilities of recording my songs becouse i realized that my sound card is total rubbish way with my whole comp. But on the 20th of August (my birthday) I will get a new comp from our company. And then I can finally start recording But you have to sign me out unfortunately
Posted by: facjata Jul 20 2009, 01:05 PM
how many hours to upload stuff? in Poland it's about 10 hours left. so i've got 10 hours?
Posted by: audiopaal Jul 20 2009, 01:41 PM
Comeptition is open until the 27th of July
One week left!
Posted by: facjata Jul 20 2009, 01:49 PM
thanks a lot for great news!
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Jul 20 2009, 05:50 PM
maybe i have to make a video then! coooll!
Posted by: Staffy Jul 28 2009, 01:28 PM
Where on the site is the voting supposed to be ???
Posted by: audiopaal Jul 28 2009, 04:54 PM
The competition is now closed!
The voting thread will be made tomorrow, with all the voting options!
Thanks for your participation
Posted by: Tjchep Jul 30 2009, 03:10 AM
Voting threaddddddddddddddd?
Posted by: Staffy Jul 30 2009, 06:11 AM
Cant find the thread.....
Posted by: audiopaal Jul 30 2009, 06:12 AM
Coming in a few hours
I worked 14 hours yesterday, so I forgot about it.
I'll create the thread once I get home from work today
Posted by: Tjchep Jul 30 2009, 07:17 AM
I worked 14 hours yesterday, so I forgot about it.
I'll create the thread once I get home from work today
It's quite fine really, I haven't been active in this thread much and I was still under the impression the competition ended on the 20th.
14 hour days
take your time brother..
Posted by: audiopaal Jul 30 2009, 10:37 AM
14 hour days
take your time brother.. Yeah, there was some major problems yesterday with the servers at work,
so we had to make sure everything was up and running before we went home.
I'm going home early today, that's for sure
Posted by: Staffy Jul 30 2009, 12:37 PM
so we had to make sure everything was up and running before we went home.
I'm going home early today, that's for sure
Sounds like You have the same type of work like me.....
//Staffay
Posted by: audiopaal Jul 30 2009, 08:34 PM
//Staffay
Glad I'm not the only one
I'll start working on the upload thread very soon
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