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Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 4 2015, 12:22 PM

The Q & A Collab

Something has been lacking in previous collabs!

We have done a great job recording our takes, and with some “mixing magic” we have weaved them together into a final song/ medley.

But I have always wanted to do a collab where we actually write something together. It struck me that the easiest way to do this, is probably by using the so called “call and response” technique. This simply means student A records a first lick and then student B records a second lick after the first lick - and there we have our call and response, or “Q & A”.

For this collab I suggest a really simple backing track in E minor pentatonic:

 Q_n_A_GMC_collab.mp3 ( 1.05MB ) : 732

As you can hear it's just just a simple rhythm guitar. This will allow us to take the track in any direction we want, depending on the contributions we get.

The track has a very bluesy vibe, but rock licks will work as well. It’s taken from Stephane’s http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bottleneck-Blues/.

I will be taking part in the Q&A as well - and I am really looking forward to it! biggrin.gif

So how do we kick this off? Record a first lick and upload it here, the idea is then for someone else to record over the file you uploaded. All instruments are welcome (especially guitar! wink.gif )

I will gradually be completing the final track, and everybody will get to follow the development of the end product in this thread.

As soon as we have started getting student takes - we'll also analyse how to approach the backing and the “call and response" technique.

Does anybody want to start this off? cool.gif

Info:

* backing track is in 84 bpm
* no deadline, we’ll just keep going until we have a finished track
* please also send me the "guitar only" file, starting from point 0, without any effects (preferably a wav file)
* Suggested scale:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

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RESULTS / FINAL MIX

Ok my friends - I don't think anyone will object when I say this is probably the most unpredictable collab we have ever done.

And that is the nature of Q & A - you never know what your music pal / band mate will answer. The conversation can land anywhere.

And so it it did.

Ladies & Gentlemen - may I introduce, for the first time ever - 12-bar blues and DEATH REGGAE in the same song:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=42044

Some credit clarifications

00:03 Todd Simpson trading lines with my vocals
01:07 Short reply by Phil
02:55 Laurent (Fzalfa) is back some a hi gain lead, Phil added atmospheri, sustained whammy notes during his take
03:22 Chris S hi gain lead

The very last take (04:16) is by James who found the collab on facebook (he is not a member here - yet wink.gif )

Other credits are sung (or rather barked wink.gif ) by me throughout the track.

Thank you so much, this collab was a blast for me! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Chris S. May 4 2015, 10:21 PM

Who's feeling blue? I AM!!!!

Definitely in cool.gif

First reply but don't wait for me to be the first to upload - it's gonna be a day or two so by all means someone else can go first

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 4 2015, 10:28 PM

QUOTE (Chris S. @ May 4 2015, 11:21 PM) *
Who's feeling blue? I AM!!!!

Definitely in cool.gif

First reply but don't wait for me to be the first to upload - it's gonna be a day or two so by all means someone else can go first


Haha no problem, awesome to hear you're in Chris! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 5 2015, 12:23 PM

Looks like we got a first question biggrin.gif

 Q_n_A_take1.mp3 ( 1.08MB ) : 612

Posted by: Phil66 May 5 2015, 01:47 PM

I'm definitely in cool.gif

This could become an epic 10 minute Red House style jam wink.gif

I'm in Spain until Saturday, I've listened to the backing, have some ideas in my head but whether I can get them into my fingers is another thing rolleyes.gif laugh.gif

Great one Kris smile.gif cool.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 5 2015, 02:03 PM

Awesome Phil -can't wait to hear what you come up with! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 5 2015, 03:39 PM

Did someone mention a Blues Collab???
biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

I'm in!!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 5 2015, 03:58 PM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ May 5 2015, 04:39 PM) *
Did someone mention a Blues Collab???
biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

I'm in!!


Blues it is!! biggrin.gif (nothing prevents us from turning it to heavy metal though ph34r.gif )

Posted by: Chris S. May 5 2015, 04:54 PM

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ May 5 2015, 02:58 PM) *
Blues it is!! biggrin.gif (nothing prevents us from turning it to heavy metal though ph34r.gif )

Or Death Reggae ohmy.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 5 2015, 06:04 PM

QUOTE (Chris S. @ May 5 2015, 05:54 PM) *
Or Death Reggae ohmy.gif


Man we have a plan ph34r.gif

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 5 2015, 06:54 PM

What about Skate Grind Hip Jazz Core?

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 5 2015, 08:30 PM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ May 5 2015, 07:54 PM) *
What about Skate Grind Hip Jazz Core?


Oh yeah I'd love to biggrin.gif I am not sure how though

Posted by: superize May 5 2015, 09:35 PM

Here is my response to you Kris

 Q_and_A_collab_take_1.mp3 ( 664.49K ) : 589
 

Posted by: fzalfa May 5 2015, 10:04 PM

like this ?

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/test-qa-gmc

edit: i do not notice the superize lick....

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/qa-gmc-test

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 6 2015, 06:07 AM

Time for a bit of Blues Solo!! Sounds fun smile.gif

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 6 2015, 07:39 AM

Here's mine smile.gif Using EZmix2/Guitar Gods for the lead tone. One click and bam! Tone.

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/toontrack-ezmix2-blues-solo-using-devin-epic-lead-patch

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 6 2015, 08:00 AM

QUOTE (superize @ May 5 2015, 10:35 PM) *
Here is my response to you Kris


Yeah!! Excellent Ize!!

Please send me the guitar only file, starting from point 0, without any effects (preferably a wav file).

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 5 2015, 11:04 PM) *
like this ?

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/test-qa-gmc

edit: i do not notice the superize lick....

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/qa-gmc-test


aaaand we got a first reply - man you rock! This is going much better/faster than anticipated!!

Can you please send me the the guitar only file for both takes (starting from point 0, without any effects, preferably a wav file.) I think there is some excellent stuff in both of them.

QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ May 6 2015, 08:39 AM) *
Here's mine smile.gif Using EZmix2/Guitar Gods for the lead tone. One click and bam! Tone.

https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/toontrack-ezmix2-blues-solo-using-devin-epic-lead-patch


Yeah very cool and neatly articulated lines Todd, thanks! Please send me the the guitar only file, starting from point 0, without any effects (preferably a wav file).

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Guys you blew me away with your quick feedback and awesome responses - it feels like we can take this anywhere we want! biggrin.gif

Posted by: MisterM May 6 2015, 11:16 AM

Hi GMC

I'm back from hollyday.... I like concept...
I'll post a take soon.


Posted by: fzalfa May 6 2015, 12:08 PM

possible to have a longer BT ?

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 6 2015, 12:45 PM

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 6 2015, 01:08 PM) *
possible to have a longer BT ?

Laurent


Yes! But my idea is to develop the backing track gradually - so maybe we will end up with completely replacing the original backing track with drums and other instruments.

Here is the longer version:


 Q_n_A_GMC_collab_long_bt.mp3 ( 4.51MB ) : 549
 

Posted by: fzalfa May 6 2015, 02:23 PM

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ May 6 2015, 11:45 AM) *
Yes! But my idea is to develop the backing track gradually - so maybe we will end up with completely replacing the original backing track with drums and other instruments.

Here is the longer version:



thkx a lot guy !

Laurent

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 6 2015, 08:00 PM

How about .aif? I'm on a Mac. Let me know if it works smile.gif

 ToddSoloNoFX.aif.zip ( 4.05MB ) : 170

Posted by: fzalfa May 6 2015, 09:27 PM

hum... i must redo all cause i recorder both track in one.....arggghhh

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 7 2015, 09:50 AM

Excellent, thanks Todd! (nice tone btw!)

To keep a good flow I have started working with what I got so far (Todd's take). I am really digging the mini duel we got going! biggrin.gif

 Q_n_A_V2.mp3 ( 2.55MB ) : 227


Now the question is, who will answer next? ph34r.gif

Posted by: MisterM May 7 2015, 11:52 AM

Hello Kristopher

I do not understand?
You cut the differents takes to make this new audio track ?

I want to play with you. Should I play this new audio track ?

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 7 2015, 11:56 AM

QUOTE (MisterM @ May 7 2015, 12:52 PM) *
Hello Kristopher

I want to play with you. Should I play this new audio track ?


Exactly - that is the plan.

I did not have Laurents' or Superize's files, so I used Todds so we could get started.

But if you record something over this last file, and also send me the guitar only file, starting from point 0, without any effects (preferably a wav file). Then I will include you (hopefully without any cutting).

Let me know if it makes sense?

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 7 2015, 05:35 PM

Thanks! smile.gif It's the very handy EZMIX2/Guitar Gods Pack. One click and BAM!! Instant tone on tap smile.gif It was on sale a bit back for half off. I used it on the last collab as well. Easiest plugin ever!

I started with the free demo of course. smile.gif It's a great way to get started on guitar plugins!





QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ May 7 2015, 04:50 AM) *
Excellent, thanks Todd! (nice tone btw!)

To keep a good flow I have started working with what I got so far (Todd's take). I am really digging the mini duel we got going! biggrin.gif

 Q_n_A_V2.mp3 ( 2.55MB ) : 227


Now the question is, who will answer next? ph34r.gif

Posted by: MisterM May 7 2015, 06:33 PM

Hi Kristofer

I 'm sorry, I did not find correct answer your last licks .
I made a take on the complete track, I hope it will for you.


http://ahp.li/765c4dc1373346233025.mp3

http://ahp.li/7a6088c937a44cb6d6c3.wav



Posted by: superize May 7 2015, 07:41 PM

Here is mine without backing

 untitled.wav ( 3.42MB ) : 159
 

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 7 2015, 10:10 PM

QUOTE (MisterM @ May 7 2015, 07:33 PM) *
Hi Kristofer

I 'm sorry, I did not find correct answer your last licks .
I made a take on the complete track, I hope it will for you.


http://ahp.li/765c4dc1373346233025.mp3

http://ahp.li/7a6088c937a44cb6d6c3.wav


Love it, thanks! Lots of beautiful blues licks in here, it's going to sound killer as Q & A I think! cool.gif

@Superize: excellent - thanks!

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I can't wait to get mixing these! I hope to get more studio time during the weekend. Until then feel free to keep Q & A:ing each other, possibly using http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=41861 as a starting point.

Posted by: MisterM May 8 2015, 07:00 AM

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl)
Love it, thanks! Lots of beautiful blues licks in here, it's going to sound killer as Q & A I think! cool.gif


Thx Kristofer

I like this kind of blues without drum.
Simple things are sometimes so pretty.



Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 9 2015, 09:54 AM

Here is a new version, with some added orchestration (drums and bass).

Feel free to add a lick at the end of this file and then upload your take here, and then someone else might give you a response!

 Q_n_A_V3.mp3 ( 4.9MB ) : 246

Posted by: MisterM May 9 2015, 10:46 AM

Hi Kristopher

This new mix is very fantastic.... I love your voice style ZZtop and drum, there is a new energy.
Thank you for the little word about me, It makes me happy....

Next.... ! tongue.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 9 2015, 12:00 PM

Thanks Mr, I also like where this is going! cool.gif It would be cool if we could take it from here to techno!

Btw maybe I should grab my Santa beard and impersonate the man himself ph34r.gif

Posted by: MisterM May 9 2015, 03:47 PM

Why not ....
the mix is in your hands .

Posted by: Phil66 May 9 2015, 08:54 PM

Should get something to you soon, just got in from Spain and took longer to get unpacked/fed/showered etc than I thought.

This is a great collab, I just hope I can come up with something as fitting as everyone else has.

Cheers Kris cool.gif


Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 9 2015, 09:46 PM

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 9 2015, 09:54 PM) *
Should get something to you soon, just got in from Spain and took longer to get unpacked/fed/showered etc than I thought.

This is a great collab, I just hope I can come up with something as fitting as everyone else has.

Cheers Kris cool.gif


Excellent Phil! If for some reason we feel your take needs to be polished, you know we'll work togerher to get there!

Posted by: fzalfa May 9 2015, 10:33 PM

this a dirty part..... iwork like a pig... i'm tired and drugged again my pain, sorry

i'll polish it tomorow or monday, clean the sound a bit ,and do a better job, i had the idea now, i must record it !!!

maybe remove some notes.... sometimes i do too much ....

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/q-n-a-v3-1

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 10 2015, 02:01 PM

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 9 2015, 11:33 PM) *
this a dirty part..... iwork like a pig... i'm tired and drugged again my pain, sorry

i'll polish it tomorow or monday, clean the sound a bit ,and do a better job, i had the idea now, i must record it !!!

maybe remove some notes.... sometimes i do too much ....

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/q-n-a-v3-1

Laurent


Hi Laurent, this sounds cool to me and there is some adventurous note choice going on. Let's see if we get any responses.

Another option you could try, is to let Supersize's take end, give it a short moment of silence - and then just play 1-2 well prepared licks.

I know this is a little different from how you have jammed in previous collabs - but it's a good way of working as it forces you to pick some of the stronger licks you know. Also it is easier for others to "reply" if your take is shorter and more concise.

Personally, I prefer your clean[er] tone. This is just a matter of taste of course, since we have already had lots of different tones in the collab so far. But you have showed control of dynamics previously, and that kind of stuff comes through better with a clean tone.

Posted by: fzalfa May 10 2015, 03:52 PM

Hi kris

I chose the second option !!!
I'll do a shorter lick with a clean sound ( use my hollow samick instead of my lp custom emg ).

I'll post certainely tomorow !

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 10 2015, 04:04 PM

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 10 2015, 04:52 PM) *
Hi kris

I chose the second option !!!
I'll do a shorter lick with a clean sound ( use my hollow samick instead of my lp custom emg ).

I'll post certainely tomorow !

Laurent


Cool, looking forward to it!

Posted by: Phil66 May 10 2015, 08:46 PM

Ok,

First attempt, not too happy with it but stuff in my head isn't getting to my fingers laugh.gif

[attachment=41895:Lick_1_w..._backing.wav]

[attachment=41896:Lick_1_c..._backing.wav]

I'll try to come up with something better tomorrow, had a lot of catching up to do with Gab's lessons.

Cheers

Phil

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 10 2015, 09:50 PM

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 10 2015, 09:46 PM) *
Ok,

First attempt, not too happy with it but stuff in my head isn't getting to my fingers laugh.gif

[attachment=41895:Lick_1_w..._backing.wav]

[attachment=41896:Lick_1_c..._backing.wav]

I'll try to come up with something better tomorrow, had a lot of catching up to do with Gab's lessons.

Cheers

Phil


Sounds great to me Phil! Why don't you try to play those licks around 01:00 http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=41873 as a response?

I think it could work great! Like I told Fzalfa, it might be a good idea to leave a little pause after Superize's last note.

Posted by: fzalfa May 10 2015, 10:29 PM

i'll insert my record tomorow after superize !!

Laurent

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 11 2015, 08:58 PM

Here's one to fit after superize's:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/qa-collab-bt

https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/qa-collab-nbt
biggrin.gif

Posted by: Phil66 May 11 2015, 09:00 PM

Ok, another go.

Cheers

Phil

[attachment=41903:Lick_2_w..._backing.wav]

[attachment=41902:Lick_2_c..._backing.wav]

Posted by: fzalfa May 11 2015, 09:21 PM

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/test-gmc

without BT

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/bon5-wobt

this is my job for tonight

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 11 2015, 09:46 PM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ May 11 2015, 09:58 PM) *
Here's one to fit after superize's:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/qa-collab-bt

https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/qa-collab-nbt
biggrin.gif


Hehe wow!! You blew me away here - and what an excellent response. I could really hear you communicate with Ize's take. Now I feel like learning to play slide myself as well biggrin.gif

This is probably one of the best takes I have heard from you so far, things are going in the right direction! wink.gif

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 11 2015, 10:00 PM) *
Ok, another go.

Cheers

Phil

[attachment=41903:Lick_2_w..._backing.wav]

[attachment=41902:Lick_2_c..._backing.wav]


Thanks Phil - I think this should work well. Your take is too loud now, but I will start mixing all your take as soon as I am back in the studio and my gut feeling is good.

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 11 2015, 10:21 PM) *
https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/test-gmc

without BT

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/bon5-wobt

this is my job for tonight

Laurent


Beautiful, this one put a smile on my face! I really dig your melodic ideas.

I think the contrast between all these takes will make the track very cool. I can't wait to get more mixing time! biggrin.gif

Btw 3 responses i 20 minutes - that must be some kind of high score?! laugh.gif


Posted by: fzalfa May 11 2015, 09:55 PM

he kris

you wanna more ?

let our contrib grown the track and i'll put another one smile.gif

i'm plenty of idéas....

Laurent

Posted by: Phil66 May 11 2015, 10:03 PM

I'll try to come up with something else. I have lots in my head but I can't get it to my fingers for some reason. Listened to loads of blues from Robert Johnson to Stevie Ray Vaughan but not played much. rolleyes.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 11 2015, 10:07 PM

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 11 2015, 11:03 PM) *
I'll try to come up with something else. I have lots in my head but I can't get it to my fingers for some reason. Listened to loads of blues from Robert Johnson to Stevie Ray Vaughan but not played much. rolleyes.gif


We can try it in action first, I think your take might work well. We'll know when I have tested it in the mix.

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 11 2015, 10:55 PM) *
he kris

you wanna more ?

let our contrib grown the track and i'll put another one smile.gif

i'm plenty of idéas....

Laurent


So far working with your takes and this track has been very smooth, so chances are we'll continue expanding on the backing (so there will probably be more spots). It's too early to tell though.

Posted by: MisterM May 12 2015, 06:10 AM

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ May 11 2015, 07:58 PM) *
Here's one to fit after superize's:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/qa-collab-bt

https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/qa-collab-nbt
biggrin.gif


Very Nice Take Jones, I love your bottleneck touch smile.gif

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 12 2015, 11:10 AM

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ May 11 2015, 09:46 PM) *
Hehe wow!! You blew me away here - and what an excellent response. I could really hear you communicate with Ize's take. Now I feel like learning to play slide myself as well biggrin.gif

This is probably one of the best takes I have heard from you so far, things are going in the right direction! wink.gif

Wow!! High praise indeed!! Thanks Kris!!
biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

QUOTE (MisterM @ May 12 2015, 06:10 AM) *
Very Nice Take Jones, I love your bottleneck touch smile.gif

Thanks MisterM!!
biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 12 2015, 12:28 PM

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 11 2015, 10:21 PM) *
https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/test-gmc

without BT

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/bon5-wobt

this is my job for tonight

Laurent


I can't seem to download the guitar only file. I think you need to change some setting at soundcloud.

QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ May 11 2015, 09:58 PM) *
Here's one to fit after superize's:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/qa-collab-bt

https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/qa-collab-nbt
biggrin.gif


Same thing here, I download button (downward arrow) does not work for me. Or is it perhaps me that's missing something?

Posted by: fzalfa May 12 2015, 12:54 PM

hi kris

it's done, you can dl now

Laurent

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 12 2015, 03:30 PM

Sorry about that Kris, I keep forgetting to enable the download button!!
smile.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 12 2015, 03:33 PM

Thanks Laurent and Sensible, both worked now!

Posted by: fzalfa May 13 2015, 11:35 AM

where is the next ????? tongue.gif

my guitars are plenty of licks !

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 13 2015, 01:16 PM

I don't know what you guys say, but I think we're onto something here!! cool.gif cool.gif I am still tweaking levels (etc) as that stuff can take some time to get right when the takes are so different.

 Q_n_A_V4.mp3 ( 4.95MB ) : 191


Now the question is, who will answer Phil at 02:20?

Posted by: fzalfa May 13 2015, 02:40 PM

yeah !!! nice stuff !! yes it sound good !!!

ho, i have an idea......some minutes later...

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/q-n-a-v4-1

it's full of faults, bu i love to share it !

Laurent

Posted by: Rhida May 13 2015, 03:12 PM

My answer to Phil!

 Lick_on_context.wav ( 45.51MB ) : 336
 Lick_only_with_effects.wav ( 3.79MB ) : 114
 Lick_only_with_no_effect.wav ( 3.79MB ) : 103
 

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 13 2015, 03:39 PM

QUOTE (Rhida @ May 13 2015, 04:12 PM) *
My answer to Phil!


YEAH!! This sounded really good, and your timing progress is of indescribable proportions. Congratulations Rhida!! biggrin.gif

Also you did very well to choose just a short lick and keep it manageable - it will be easy for someone else to pick it up form where you ended.

So who's next? ph34r.gif ( Use http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=41915 backing track. )

Posted by: Rhida May 13 2015, 03:47 PM

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ May 13 2015, 03:39 PM) *
YEAH!! This sounded really good, and your timing progress is of indescribable proportions. Congratulations Rhida!! biggrin.gif

Also you did very well to choose just a short lick and keep it manageable - it will be easy for someone else to pick it up form where you ended.

So who's next? ph34r.gif ( Use http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=41915 backing track. )


Thanks Kris!

Posted by: Chris S. May 13 2015, 06:49 PM

Nice take Rhida!!! Glad to be the one to answer biggrin.gif

Not sure if I did this right so please let me know and I can fix things:

https://soundcloud.com/stortzmusic/gmc-q-a-collab-answer-to-rhida

Guitar Only:

 AnswerPlain.mp3 ( 621.43K ) : 115


EDIT:

I'm kinda lost tongue.gif

So Rhida answered Phil, so I'm technically the question then, right? blink.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 13 2015, 09:10 PM

Excellent Chris! I am really happy to see some quick Q & A going on!

I would suggest you start with the 00:17 lick instead. This way you will actually answer Rhida.

The way it is now, I get more the impression that you are echoing Rhida's question - since your intro line (at 00:12) is so similar to his ending line.

Posted by: fzalfa May 13 2015, 09:17 PM

Any comment about my last lick ?

it was for fun, not as an answer...

same player can shoot again !(?)

Laurent

Posted by: Phil66 May 13 2015, 09:34 PM

My answer to Rhida.
[attachment=41921:Lick_3_w..._backing.wav]
[attachment=41922:Lick_3_c..._backing.wav]

Cheers

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 14 2015, 09:22 AM

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 13 2015, 03:40 PM) *
yeah !!! nice stuff !! yes it sound good !!!

ho, i have an idea......some minutes later...

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/q-n-a-v4-1

it's full of faults, bu i love to share it !

Laurent


I like it Laurent - gave me SRV vibes! I think it's great you work with a distorted tone as well - as it tends to make us play differently and give us new ideas. Currently I am playing a lot with a clean tone, which I don't usually do - and it makes me play differently.

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 13 2015, 10:34 PM) *
My answer to Rhida.
[attachment=41921:Lick_3_w..._backing.wav]
[attachment=41922:Lick_3_c..._backing.wav]

Cheers


Cool - I think this kind of response should work well.
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I will mix some more and see if we can take the track in a new direction. Watch this space!

Posted by: fzalfa May 14 2015, 09:56 AM

hi kris

i wait from the next file to put my answer on !

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 14 2015, 11:54 AM

Let's go experimental! ph34r.gif

 Q_n_A_V5.mp3 ( 6.18MB ) : 175


The new section at 02:55 is a completely different genre (as you can hear), but you can still play E minor pentatonic (and E minor scale).

Some suggestions:

* Record a short response (maybe around 5-10 seconds)

* Leave plenty of room before and after your take, so that several others can continue the call and response using the file you uploaded. So don't just export the part where you play.

* please also send me the "guitar only" file, starting from point 0, without any reverb/delay effects (preferably a wav file)

I am really excited to see if you guys get any ideas over this new section!

Posted by: MisterM May 14 2015, 12:09 PM

Hi Kris

I like a new section, it's good idea. I'll try to play....


Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 14 2015, 12:13 PM

QUOTE (MisterM @ May 14 2015, 01:09 PM) *
Hi Kris

I like a new section, it's good idea. I'll try to play....


Awesome to hear you like it. I was a bit afraid it would be perceived as too crazy to throw in a completely different musical style.

Looking forward to hear what you come up with!

Posted by: Phil66 May 14 2015, 12:40 PM

Nothing is ever too crazy with this sort of project tongue.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 14 2015, 12:49 PM

Hehe no I guess you are right! So will we be see another take from you Phil? Btw the file you send to me may contain distortion (its just the reverb and delay we want to avoid)

Posted by: fzalfa May 14 2015, 01:37 PM

i start !!

https://soundcloud.com/laurent-dizy/test-metal-gmc

guitare only later, i promise to clean my son in law's bike

héhé, i'm proud of me, this lick kill ! (this engage only my opinion)

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 14 2015, 01:54 PM

YEAH!! Please make this track downloadable so you can get a response!

Posted by: Chris S. May 14 2015, 03:24 PM

One step closer to Death Reggae!!

I like the new direction laugh.gif


Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 14 2015, 03:27 PM

Haha Chris - Death Reggae is inevitable ph34r.gif

Posted by: Chris S. May 14 2015, 03:36 PM

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ May 14 2015, 02:27 PM) *
Haha Chris - Death Reggae is inevitable ph34r.gif

I like how you throw our names in the mix as well - kind of like a shoutout cool.gif

Once the latest take is made downloadable I'll jump in

Posted by: fzalfa May 14 2015, 03:55 PM

but but huh.gif

what is Death reggae ??

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 14 2015, 04:11 PM

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 14 2015, 04:55 PM) *
but but huh.gif

what is Death reggae ??

Laurent


I am not sure, but there is a risk we'll find out before this collab is over..!

QUOTE (Chris S. @ May 14 2015, 04:36 PM) *
I like how you throw our names in the mix as well - kind of like a shoutout cool.gif

Once the latest take is made downloadable I'll jump in


Yes the shoutout is simple but effective!

I think Laurents last take is downloadable now.

Posted by: fzalfa May 14 2015, 04:35 PM

yes, of course !

Laurent

Posted by: Chris S. May 14 2015, 04:48 PM

My response!!!

https://soundcloud.com/stortzmusic/gmc-q-a-collab-response-two

Kept it short and sweet. (Although not really that sweet).

Guitar Only:

 Direction.wav ( 2.17MB ) : 133



EDIT:

Fixed - here is the download for the whole song with my part included:

 Direction2.mp3 ( 5.32MB ) : 326

Posted by: fzalfa May 14 2015, 05:17 PM

Chris you rock !!!

Laurent

Posted by: Chris S. May 14 2015, 05:25 PM

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 14 2015, 04:17 PM) *
Chris you rock !!!

Laurent

But you rock more! wink.gif

Thanks man biggrin.gif

Posted by: fzalfa May 14 2015, 05:58 PM

It's not true.
We rock !!

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 14 2015, 07:05 PM

QUOTE (Chris S. @ May 14 2015, 05:48 PM) *
My response!!!

https://soundcloud.com/stortzmusic/gmc-q-a-collab-response-two

Kept it short and sweet. (Although not really that sweet).

Guitar Only:

 Direction.wav ( 2.17MB ) : 133



EDIT:

Fixed - here is the download for the whole song with my part included:

 Direction2.mp3 ( 5.32MB ) : 326


Excellent Chris!!

So who's next? biggrin.gif

Posted by: fzalfa May 14 2015, 07:31 PM

hum, i have some ideas somewhere, but i cannot monopolise this topic !


i 'll check to post the guitar only, and the track volume is out of range..... the signal is too high, i must retake the answer.....

damn

Laurent

Posted by: Phil66 May 14 2015, 08:35 PM

Ok this is out of my league rolleyes.gif I haven't got a clue what to do with this so I did something that could maybe be used as an intro laugh.gif

https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/lick-4-with-fx-and-backing

[attachment=41933:Lick_4_w..._backing.wav]

[attachment=41934:Lick_4_no_backing.wav]

Hopefully you can use it, I thought it might be a good lead into the first bit of playing unsure.gif

Cheers

Posted by: fzalfa May 14 2015, 09:33 PM

ok

i have done another take for my answer cause the guitar level recorded was way too loud !!!!

no major difference with the previous one, exept i have eat my medecine and i'am druged.... so it was realy hard to play, and it's even harder to write now.... woaw !

https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/test-metal-gmc2
the mods

https://soundcloud.com/dizy-laurent/take-6
the guitar only track

bed required urgently... blink.gif

Laurent

Posted by: Phil66 May 14 2015, 10:49 PM

I want to make mine different! It will still be along the same lines but will be longer. Will you be able to use it????

Cheers

Phil

Posted by: stevens May 15 2015, 07:51 PM

I don`t have any record programs, so i used the mobil to record. But, I thought this could be a fun thing to do:)

But, here is alittle thought:)

Not perfect:) but, hey. We`re here to learn this beautiful instrument:)

Hope you like it! Cheers!

 With_backingtrack.m4a ( 300.74K ) : 121
 Without_backingtrack.m4a ( 262.54K ) : 110
 

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 15 2015, 07:52 PM

Excellent to see you keep going, I encourage anyone to chime in! I will start mixing the new takes as soon as I am back in the studio.

If you are unsure which backing to use, see this post: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=54313&view=findpost&p=711379

Posted by: fzalfa May 15 2015, 08:24 PM

don't ask me to sing, cause you'll regret it, i can start rain, storm and havoc.....

Laurent

Posted by: Phil66 May 15 2015, 09:51 PM

Is it worth me doing another version of my "intro" Kris?????

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 15 2015, 10:03 PM

@Phil - I don't think you need to redo anything that has been included in the mix we got so far. Because that has already been established as the foundation which we build upon. So if we start messing with it, things might get weird.

@Stevens - awesome to have you in! biggrin.gif As mentioned in my pm I will get back to you with more comments! Welcome to GMC! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Phil66 May 15 2015, 10:11 PM

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ May 15 2015, 10:03 PM) *
@Phil - I don't think you need to redo anything that has been included in the mix we got so far. Because that has already been established as the foundation which we build upon. So if we start messing with it, things might get weird.


Kris, look http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=54313&view=findpost&p=711422 tongue.gif


Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 16 2015, 02:04 PM

Here is a new mix, I prolonged the metal section so we can get some more solo spots!

So who will play next - starting at 03:46? biggrin.gif

 Q_n_A_V6.mp3 ( 7.18MB ) : 146


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* Try to restrict yourself to around 5-10 seconds of playing, so we can get some Q & A going.

* Leave plenty of room before and after your take, so that several others can continue the call and response using the file you uploaded. So don't just export the part where you play.

* please also send me the "guitar only" file, starting from point 0, without any reverb/delay (preferably a wav file)

* Make your file downloadable so that others can use it in their DAW.

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 15 2015, 11:11 PM) *
Kris, look http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=54313&view=findpost&p=711422 tongue.gif


No need to redo, I think it worked great in harmony with Laurents take!

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 15 2015, 09:24 PM) *
don't ask me to sing, cause you'll regret it, i can start rain, storm and havoc.....

Laurent


Would you like to get better at singing?

Posted by: fzalfa May 16 2015, 03:09 PM

hi Kris

i never paid attention about that, but why not.....

Laurent

Posted by: bleez May 16 2015, 03:53 PM

dunno about WAR but I have some WAH!
https://soundcloud.com/bleez666/qna

Kris, I cant really get a dry signal with my setup at the moment, sorry dude. I hope the guitar only with effects is usable, its cool if its not.
[attachment=41949:q_a_guitar.wav]

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 16 2015, 09:10 PM

QUOTE (bleez @ May 16 2015, 04:53 PM) *
dunno about WAR but I have some WAH!
https://soundcloud.com/bleez666/qna

Kris, I cant really get a dry signal with my setup at the moment, sorry dude. I hope the guitar only with effects is usable, its cool if its not.
[attachment=41949:q_a_guitar.wav]


Hehe awesome, sounds like wah-wah-war to me biggrin.gif And that guitar-only file is perfect, just the way I want it.

So who will answer Bleez at 04:00?! ph34r.gif

QUOTE (fzalfa @ May 16 2015, 04:09 PM) *
hi Kris
i never paid attention about that, but why not.....
Laurent


hehe ok, there is a time for everything (in this life or another! wink.gif )

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 17 2015, 09:55 PM

C'mon guys and girls don't be shy. This backing track needs you!!!

Posted by: Phil66 May 17 2015, 10:03 PM

I can give you some more of those wobbly notes if you want.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 17 2015, 10:05 PM

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 17 2015, 11:03 PM) *
I can give you some more of those wobbly notes if you want.


Hehe yes please give us more! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Phil66 May 17 2015, 10:29 PM

OK. Tomorrow. wink.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 17 2015, 10:30 PM

Looking forward to it Phil!

Posted by: Phil66 May 17 2015, 10:38 PM

Might try to get a few pinch harmonic wobblies in wink.gif

Posted by: Phil66 May 20 2015, 08:22 PM

Is this still running? I have had some issues, but can still deliver my wobbly bits if you want them. I think the metal zone has frightened people away Kris unsure.gif

Posted by: bleez May 20 2015, 09:19 PM

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 20 2015, 08:22 PM) *
Is this still running? I have had some issues, but can still deliver my wobbly bits if you want them. I think the metal zone has frightened people away Kris unsure.gif

go for it matey smile.gif I can come back in after your wobbly bits ph34r.gif

Posted by: Phil66 May 20 2015, 09:20 PM

OK mate. Will do tomorrow cool.gif

Cheers.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 21 2015, 03:06 PM

Great , I am looking forward to hearing more from both of you!

Posted by: fzalfa May 21 2015, 04:11 PM

i'am on

Laurent

Posted by: Phil66 May 21 2015, 08:51 PM

Ok, very short and not so sweet. This is hard.

[attachment=41998:Lick_5_w..._backing.wav]

[attachment=41999:Lick_5_no_backing.wav]

Go for it Scott wink.gif


Posted by: bleez May 22 2015, 05:14 PM

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 21 2015, 08:51 PM) *
Ok, very short and not so sweet. This is hard.

[attachment=41998:Lick_5_w..._backing.wav]

[attachment=41999:Lick_5_no_backing.wav]

Go for it Scott wink.gif

cool smile.gif

I might need to move your licks to the latest backing track because there's been a lot added to the bit you've recorded over. I think its the same backing though so it should be easy move it along the track smile.gif

Posted by: Phil66 May 22 2015, 05:16 PM

Sorry mate I'm a bit lost in it all rolleyes.gif

Posted by: bleez May 22 2015, 06:02 PM

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 22 2015, 05:16 PM) *
Sorry mate I'm a bit lost in it all rolleyes.gif

nah matey its cool. Its a long collab and its confused me a couple of times smile.gif I think I can slide your last take along the track to the next blank section if thats okay?
I think I know where we are at just now smile.gif huh.gif


I went for a bit of a twin guitar thing with phil's bit, hope its okay. It sounded cool when I was playing it smile.gif ( new bits start around 3:56 )
https://soundcloud.com/bleez666/q-a-guitar2-full

my guitar only track
[attachment=42004:q_a_guitar2_only.wav]

incase its helpful - me + phil guitar only
[attachment=42003:q_a_guit...nly_twin.wav]

Posted by: Phil66 May 22 2015, 07:49 PM

That's brilliant Scott mate cool.gif Made me sound a little bit credible laugh.gif

Thanks for that kind sir.


Posted by: bleez May 22 2015, 09:28 PM

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 22 2015, 07:49 PM) *
That's brilliant Scott mate cool.gif Made me sound a little bit credible laugh.gif

Thanks for that kind sir.

you dont need me for that biggrin.gif
Im glad you liked it though. When I was playing along to the backing it just felt like a cool place to try and 'answer' your riffs.

Posted by: Phil66 May 22 2015, 09:30 PM

Thanks Scott, I'll try to come up with something else tomorrow, maybe put a whole lot more gain on if I can handle the handling noise rolleyes.gif
Don't know where to put it though so maybe you can do the same again if that's ok with you?
Cheers buddy.

Posted by: Phil66 May 23 2015, 08:59 PM

Sorry Scott,

Been a hectic day, run out of time sad.gif

Sorry to let you down mate. I'll try tomorrow.

Posted by: bleez May 23 2015, 10:02 PM

QUOTE (Phil66 @ May 23 2015, 08:59 PM) *
Sorry Scott,

Been a hectic day, run out of time sad.gif

Sorry to let you down mate. I'll try tomorrow.

no worries at all dude. Take your time smile.gif

there's maybe enough room on the current backing for about a 10 second slot maybe, dunno if the backing will get lengthened or something.

Posted by: Phil66 May 23 2015, 10:29 PM

QUOTE (bleez @ May 23 2015, 10:02 PM) *
no worries at all dude. Take your time smile.gif

there's maybe enough room on the current backing for about a 10 second slot maybe, dunno if the backing will get lengthened or something.


I really hate saying I'm going to do something and then don't do it. I really beat myself up over letting people down mad.gif

Thanks for your understanding mate.

smile.gif

Posted by: MisterM May 24 2015, 06:40 AM

Hi Kristopher

I tried to play on new backingtrack version, I don't find a good idea.
I think the tone is more powerfull for me....

I wait to listen the final mix....


Posted by: fzalfa May 24 2015, 03:35 PM

i'll probably done something today in the eveninig....

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 25 2015, 08:05 AM

Excellent playing and editing Bleez & Phil! biggrin.gif

I guess I only need to find a death metal reggae ending for this one and we're done!! ph34r.gif

Posted by: fzalfa May 25 2015, 09:00 AM

ha.... i do not know whats this is !

i let the expert of death metal reggae do the end wink.gif

Laurent seat confortably and take a bucket of popcorn & wait smile.gif

Laurent

Posted by: Chris S. May 25 2015, 11:22 AM

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ May 25 2015, 07:05 AM) *
Excellent playing and editing Bleez & Phil! biggrin.gif

I guess I only need to find a death metal reggae ending for this one and we're done!! ph34r.gif

Am I in heaven? ohmy.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 25 2015, 11:25 AM

QUOTE (Chris S. @ May 25 2015, 12:22 PM) *
Am I in heaven? ohmy.gif


Heaven or Hell, doesn't matter - they're interchangeable in rock n roll. Especially when dealing with Death Reggae.

Man I thought you knew this stuff ph34r.gif

Posted by: fzalfa May 25 2015, 11:39 AM

Let's reggae on death metal !!!

i wait, and my popcorn bucket is near to be empty....

Laurent

Posted by: Phil66 May 25 2015, 07:34 PM

I think the ending should calm down a little bit with some death folk acoustic wink.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 25 2015, 08:01 PM

hehe ok, so as long as it ends with DEATH I guess everyone will be happy! tongue.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 27 2015, 09:54 AM

Once again - awesome Q & A Bleez and Phil! biggrin.gif I am finishing this one now, just waiting for one more take from James who saw the collab via facebook.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 28 2015, 10:03 AM

We did it ph34r.gif

So what did we do? ph34r.gif ph34r.gif

Well we... ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif

...took it from a twelve bar blues duo, to DEATH REGGAE ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif

I don't think any one has ever done this before ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif

This is like taking the first steps on the moon ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif

We are making history ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif ph34r.gif

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Ok my friends - I don't think anyone will object when I say this is probably the most unpredictable collab we have ever done.

And that is the nature of Q & A - you never know what your music pal / band mate will answer. The conversation can land anywhere.

And so it it did.

Ladies & Gentlemen - may I introduce, for the first time ever - 12-bar blues and DEATH REGGAE in the same song:

 Q_n_A_final_mix.mp3 ( 7.34MB ) : 669


Some credit clarifications

00:03 Todd Simpson trading lines with my vocals
01:07 Short reply by Phil
02:55 Laurent (Fzalfa) is back some a hi gain lead, Phil added atmospheri, sustained whammy notes during his take
03:22 Chris S hi gain lead

The very last take (04:16) is by James who found the collab on facebook (he is not a member here - yet wink.gif )

Other credits are sung (or rather barked wink.gif ) by me throughout the track.

Thank you so much, this collab was a blast for me! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici May 28 2015, 10:36 AM

Wow, wow, wow....this is a damn awesome final result!!!!
Great takes guys! Big congrats, I really enjoyed smile.gif
The end of the mix was totally tasty and unexpected. But as usual, Kris always knows how to put the cherry on top wink.gif

Posted by: bleez May 28 2015, 12:55 PM

This death reggae stuff is most awesome smile.gif

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic May 28 2015, 01:01 PM

Came here for death reggae - got blown away by all the takes! biggrin.gif

Congratulations everyone, this was so musical. I really like how all the takes blend and talk to each other. Also the guitar tones match up nicely, it sounds like it was recorded in the same studio. Really great job smile.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 28 2015, 01:43 PM

Hehe glad you like it, I must say meeting Death Reggae was a pleasant experience for me as well! laugh.gif

Posted by: fzalfa May 28 2015, 02:07 PM



Laurent

Posted by: Chris S. May 28 2015, 03:14 PM

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ May 28 2015, 12:43 PM) *
Hehe glad you like it, I must say meeting Death Reggae was a pleasant experience for me as well! laugh.gif

I'm glad I could enlighten you to the beautiful genre that is Death Raggae cool.gif

Super awesome job everyone!!! Can't wait for the next one!!!

I vote techno djent! tongue.gif

Posted by: Daeron May 28 2015, 07:08 PM

Nice work, guys ! I like it, it sounds a little bit mad, it makes me smile.
Congratulations !!!

Posted by: Phil66 May 28 2015, 09:12 PM

Brilliant, well done everyone that took part and thanks for the great edit and ideas Kris. cool.gif

Thanks GMC

How about a 1 string collab next, it may encourage us to explore the neck a little bit. we could have a rule that GMCers can do more than one take but each take must be on a different string.

I love these collabs because no matter how bad you think your take is, Kris always manages to fit you in somewhere and make you sound hald decent wink.gif

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 28 2015, 09:55 PM

Cool to see some new collab suggestions, I like the one string idea.

I am not sure about Chris' Techno Djent though ph34r.gif

Posted by: Chris S. May 29 2015, 12:19 AM

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ May 28 2015, 08:55 PM) *
Cool to see some new collab suggestions, I like the one string idea.

I am not sure about Chris' Techno Djent though ph34r.gif

You said that about Death Reggae though wink.gif

Just kidding - the one string idea is very good!

Posted by: fzalfa May 29 2015, 02:15 PM

1 string ? i'm on !

Laurent

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 29 2015, 07:46 PM

QUOTE (Chris S. @ May 29 2015, 01:19 AM) *
You said that about Death Reggae though wink.gif


Oh did I? It seems I am destined to play all these weird genres you come up with!

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