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Posted by: Smells Dec 21 2007, 10:33 PM

Use this board to upload your tracks, takes etc

Posted by: leedbreak Dec 23 2007, 03:17 AM

Post 2 will be edited several times.

The first 3 files are the same beat at different speeds to jam to. We can change um any way you want. But once you get to playing with them the are pretty easy to write to. No key or tempos are set yet so have at it.


 Simple_Beat_110.mp3 ( 1.6MB ) : 277



This one is a take I just wrote for the fun of it. Done in Em

 Fun_Take_Beat_W_fills_80.mp3 ( 189.29K ) : 334


This one is the drum track behind the fun take.

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Our first goal is to come up with a couple catchy rhythms to build from, we can see how that goes. Get a couple, we can write better drums. All band members input needed.

Posted by: Crazyfret Dec 24 2007, 03:45 PM

Hello all and seasons greetings.

I thought I'd post this little ditty which is a fairly simple picked piece.

Its in the key of C# minor, (unusual I know) and played at 100bpm. It may not be in the rocking style you're looking for but I think it may help as a spring board for further ideas.

Let me know what you think.

Wishing you all the best for Christmas and the New Year

Posted by: leedbreak Dec 24 2007, 04:13 PM

Beautiful, Can't wait to get off work today and play with it, great contribution.

Great key

Posted by: Crazyfret Dec 24 2007, 07:12 PM

Thanks for your comments Leedbreak

Its a little rough in places but I had to get it down while it was in my head and I had other stuff to do today.

I forgot to mention the chords for the song are C#m / A add9 / F#11. They may sound exotic but dead easy to play


|---0---|------0-----|-----0-----|
|---5---|------0-----|-----0-----|
|---6---|------6-----|-----3-----|
|---6---|------7-----|-----4-----|
|---4---|------7-----|-----4-----|
|---x---|------5-----|-----2-----|

--C#m----Aadd9------F#11

Thanks again.

Posted by: leedbreak Dec 25 2007, 02:49 AM

Best I can tell we will need to always be recording with or over a track from my software even if it is just a metronome click. I do not know of anyway to avoid timing issues. Your piece has intro possibilities, but also verse possibility too. We have to get the timing right to start out or matching it with say a single drum track could be a nightmare.

Would also need it recorded one with a backing and one without. But without is most important. don't want to hear the click or any other backing in the track we are planning to mix in.

For the time being we will call our song at 100 BPM or the speed of this file. Remember, I can change the speed if needed but once you like it we will move forward at this speed to see how it goes.

Would you mind recording again using this beat. This should be very close to what you recorded at before if not, we can change it, thanks

1 min at about 100 BPM  crazyfret_Metro.mp3 ( 1.48MB ) : 263

Posted by: leedbreak Dec 25 2007, 07:18 AM

On the other hand, I did say I couldn't wait to play with this one so here is total ad lib. At midnight my time, Christmas eve,
Kind of butchered areas but great feel in others.


 Over_Crazyfrets_1.mp3 ( 1.49MB ) : 311
Little more added on Christmas day

And lots of lyrics coming into my head now. I like the idea of crazyfret's riff for into and verse

Posted by: leedbreak Dec 26 2007, 05:52 AM

Hey, Arrival. Can't wait for your first upload. Your knowledge seems as it will really help us out in this quest.

Posted by: Crazyfret Dec 27 2007, 09:53 PM

Hey there Leedbreak,

Please find attached song intro with your click backing. Let me know if its ok or to record it again.

Thanks

Crazyfret

Posted by: Crazyfret Dec 30 2007, 02:03 PM

Hiya Leedbreak,

As promised here is the intro for the 100bpm song without the click

Hope its ok

Posted by: leedbreak Dec 31 2007, 04:03 AM

Yes, perfect thanks a lot, keep them ideas floating, on all aspects of the song.


I will have more in a few hours.

Posted by: leedbreak Dec 31 2007, 07:48 PM

Well, here is the first rough mix of more than one Soldiers playing. This is getting fun now. At this point everything can still be changed but for now we will move in this direction. All members let me know if you need anything such as a drum track to play with or some sort of other backing. If other members write what they feel while playing in C# minor, I think we will have what we need.
If you need the scale diagram let me know.


C# / Ddm - D# / Ed dim - F#/ Gdm G# Adm - A - B

 First_Mix.mp3 ( 1.47MB ) : 291


I am really looking forward to the other soldiers' uploads.

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 5 2008, 02:13 AM

Hey Crazyfret.
I am still having a little problem with your riff's tempo. No matter where I set the tempo if ends up out of time or out of tune.


This first file is as close as I can get it.
 1_04_08Crazyfrets_intro.mp3 ( 752.15K ) : 257




This next file is just the backing so you can play around and see if you can make it better. Try is with a little distortion and muting.
 1_04_08Crazyfrets_intro_just_backing.mp3 ( 752.15K ) : 237


All remember I will add better drums latter.

Posted by: FretDancer69 Jan 5 2008, 11:34 PM

i really like the mix man, i got alot of ideas for lyrics when i listened to it! And guitar playing ideas as well! Cant wait to start

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 6 2008, 04:39 AM

Cool, just jump in there any chance you get.

Posted by: Crazyfret Jan 6 2008, 12:49 PM

Hiya Leedbreak,

Yeah I'll tighten up on my timing I'll play it against your backing I'll think that might be easier.

I've also posted a riff / song called Maelstrom It needs bass line adding and prob a better drum backing track. Can post a version without the drims if you like

The main riff is F#5 / A5 / G5 /A5 then for the 'chorus / middle 8th' it changes to A5 / C5 / D5 / G5. Its good for playing Em pentatonic over it.

Thanks again

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 6 2008, 03:10 PM

Very Nice, I shall tinker today.

Posted by: stratman33 Jan 6 2008, 11:33 PM

ok leedbreak...heres the little song thing i promised..i personally dont like it at all, but tell me ways to make it better because it's very rough right now....i also didnt play it over a backing track so the timing will be off(if that matters for this...)i dont know if this will be used, but if you like any of it you can take the part out that you like.




 little_song.wav ( 6.31MB ) : 224

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 7 2008, 12:05 AM

Well, since joining GMC, I have learned that being in time is the most important thing you can do as a player. No matter how slow it is, it needs to be in time. Try playing with this drum track for the first half of your little song. Try to keep it in time. The second half needs to be with a totally different sound so just worry about the first half for now.

USE the 110 drums above

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 7 2008, 12:19 AM

This is very nice and the drums fit well to, my software says it is 110, that's ok but the other was 100 and I like this better so we can then decide to stay at 110.


So all members keep this in mind as you play to try to use the 110 drum backing I posted most of the time as it will help to have all things at the same speed.
Still the true tempo is undecided but, thanks to crazyfret's efforts it is about to be locked in.


So for now we should try to use the Maelstrom.mp3 as a building block for what you write. Lyrics and riffs, :-)

Posted by: stratman33 Jan 7 2008, 09:16 PM

ok when you say use the 110 drums you mean the 110 simple beat right?


EDIT:and since im a complete noob to recording, how do i upload me playing over the drum track all together?i cant seen to figure that out...:huh:or leedbreak is it possible for you to just mix my playing in with the drums?

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 8 2008, 12:31 AM

Well, not really. The problem is, lets say you are playing at 118PBM and I try to get it to mix with 110 I would have to slow your recording down which would make your recording Flat or out of tune. You do not have to record the drums with your recording just let it be playing in the room with you when you do record. The drums do not have to be on the track with your recording, you are just using it for timing, as a metronome.

If nothing else, this endeavor will surly be a learning experience for us all, and that's a good thing.

Posted by: stratman33 Jan 8 2008, 02:09 AM

gotcha

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 8 2008, 03:48 PM

Updated: 1/8/08

I do feel we need to move forward in the direction headed. So try to stay in the tempo and key/chords crazyfret used. We still need a couple more related rhythms with maybe a little distortion.

What we write from this point forward will need to sound good over some part of the Maelstrom.mp3 already upload. It is the backbone of the song.

Be sure to listen to the whole Maelstrom.mp3 it does change. The stuff we write may end up not mix over the Maelstrom.mp3 in the final mix. But playing over it creates one heck of a great environment to write.

Remember however, that all ideas will be considered for this or maybe a future song so if you write a really cool riff, keep up with it. It will likely get used.

Official tempo is 110

Posted by: stratman33 Jan 8 2008, 10:00 PM

ok leedbreak heres a little rythm that goes along with maelstrom...its very basic and not that good but if you will use it, tell me how long it should be and how i could change it for the better



EDIT:im sorry for the horrible sound quality, im recording just by playing and my computer picks up the sound, i dont have any real recording gear like a POD or something, and im not going to buy any for a while because im saving for a new guitar(but that will at least help make my playing sound much better, because im currently playing on an epi LP junior




 maelstrom_rythm.wav ( 2.42MB ) : 204

Posted by: stratman33 Jan 9 2008, 12:07 AM

ok i know this is very soon after my last post, but i was fiddling around and played something cool, so i decided to upload it for future use(would make a good intro to a song).first time playing it, so ill make it better if we decide to use it


EDIT:i screwed up a couple times near the end, pretty sure you can figure out the exact spot


 intro.wav ( 5.93MB ) : 212

Posted by: Crazyfret Jan 9 2008, 01:24 PM

Hiya Stratman33

I like the intro you played I think there is potential there to expand it into a song.

Can you let us know what chords / riff you are playing. I'll see if we can get something down with a backing.

Posted by: stratman33 Jan 9 2008, 08:56 PM

it is a power chord played around the middle of the neck.the fingerpicking part is 7th fret A string and 9th fret D string and the chords are the same shape, but it's moved around the neck. i didnt tab it out so next time i play it will probably be different..glad you liked it

Posted by: Arrival Jan 10 2008, 07:07 AM

Hey guys, sorry I still haven't gotten anything posted. I have some stuff brewing and I think what I'll do next is go over Maelstrom and lay down a few licks in beat and separate them so they are more like little sample clips that leedbreak can then insert wherever he feels is cool. It'll give a sort of black album Metallica feel I hope.

Posted by: Crazyfret Jan 10 2008, 04:18 PM

Hey thats sounds promising

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 11 2008, 04:04 PM

Yes, sounds great.

Posted by: FretDancer69 Jan 13 2008, 12:26 AM

Hey guys, i came up with a simple, distorted and kinda catchy riff at the part where the main progression changes. Its starts around 1:10. Check it out and tell me what you think about it, its really simple but i got alot of ideas to add to it, im just thinking which idea would fit best.

I also recorded a solo/lead just after riff, it ends around 2:05. The solo is in the key of D minor so tell me what you think about it, if i should delete it, change it, change the key, etc.

Also, the chords i used are really simple, its a D5 Powerchord and C5 Powerchord sliding between themselves and using Palm muting on the low E string:

C5 Powerchord:

E|-----------
B|-----------
G|----------
D|----5-----
A|----3-----
E|-----------

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 14 2008, 02:26 AM

Not bad at all.

can you remove the backing, so it is just you?

Posted by: FretDancer69 Jan 14 2008, 05:00 AM

damn, i dont think i can unless i record it again. Ill do it tomorrow

Posted by: Crazyfret Jan 15 2008, 05:17 PM

Hey guys this song is gonna sound great . Keep up the good work

I was wondering about bass guitar to fill the sound out a bit. I don't have a bass wondering who can do it.

Posted by: FretDancer69 Jan 15 2008, 09:57 PM

i dont have a bass either , also, i wont be able to participate until Thursday next week, i got 3 huge ugly exams next week and i gotta start studying

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 15 2008, 11:03 PM

I can create a bass track but it will be very basic. But we will see how it goes.

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 17 2008, 05:11 PM

Sorry I have been too busy to make any big additions to our project. Truth be known, I am totally infatuated with a couple of GMC lessons and I just can’t seem to stop practicing them. I will add more this weekend. This file is with some midi bass added, not to good but I can make the bass as a wave file next and it might be good enough. I did this at work so there maybe too much bass when heard through good speakers. Slow steps but we are going to do this, I promise.

This file is each maelstrom_rythm in a shorter version.

Parts 1, 2, 3, 1

Posted by: stratman33 Jan 17 2008, 05:19 PM

sounds good man!

Posted by: stratman33 Jan 22 2008, 06:31 PM

ok guys...i got a snow day today so no school(yesssssss)so i thought with my spare time i would make up a little something for our next song possibly.so here is just a little thing i made for a possible intro for a new song.

It basically is an arpeggio(not a sweeping one) in the shape of a C chord, but just on string D A and E.the end part is the same chord shape just strummed instead of picked.

Constructive critisism will be gladly accepted






 work_in_progress.wav ( 4.39MB ) : 182

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 23 2008, 06:26 AM

Ok, it is to late at night for me to be doing this but, why not?
He we go with some effects and board added. The section has 3 valley players in it.
I was doing pretty good till I kicked the tempo back to 80 and added back in one of our first riffs, I don't know about that but through the first :56 not to bad.

 3Players_1_22_08.mp3 ( 1.55MB ) : 232

Posted by: Crazyfret Jan 23 2008, 10:30 AM

Hey Leedbreak,

I must admit the beginning has the hairs on my neck standing up!! Great intro

Like you said I'm not sure about the tempo change in the middle but at least we're getting ideas down.

I can post a version of Maelstrom without the backing drums if you like so you can add yours over the top, (I think yours souns better imho).

btw I'm going to be away on holiday for a week from the 27th Jan to the 4th Feb so I'll won't be able to get anything down in that time.

Posted by: leedbreak Jan 23 2008, 08:26 PM

+ 1 on the hairs. Funny what 3 fingers can do on the keyboard. Agreed, the tempo and other rhythm are out for now. Just filling spaces. Been kinda cutting up fretdancer's take hope he is ok with that. Even added a tad of wah to it.

Anyway thanks and sure, up-load anything, a track with out backing and even another slightly heavier rhythm before you head off. Giving me something else to add is always a good thing. We never know how we will end up using something. As I go along I am always adding to the drums. It always starts as a basic loop but then it can evolve as the song does.

Be safe or your trip my Friend.

Posted by: FretDancer69 Jan 24 2008, 01:35 AM

wow sounds good!, altough this laptop has very poor volume i couldnt appreciate the song much but it sounds really good, but like you guys said, the tempo change is not very good but im sure we can fix that easily!

This is gonna turn out really cool!

Posted by: leedbreak Feb 2 2008, 04:33 AM

You should not leave me alone. I will sit in the dark and record weird little riffs and hook them together in even weirder chunks.
0:56 - 1:18 is a riff I suggest we write verses over and starting at 1:19 is a chorus idea. Come on lets keep trucking.

 02_02_08.mp3 ( 2.57MB ) : 214

Posted by: Crazyfret Feb 4 2008, 12:12 PM

Hiya Leedbreak,

I'm back from skiing and just heard your latest mix......it sounds awesome!! Love the string arrangements, this track has great potential.

I should be able to contribute now I'm back.

Posted by: leedbreak Feb 4 2008, 04:42 PM

Skiing? Must be nice. Hope the trip went well. Glad to see you made it back.

Thanks. Just feel free to jump in with any and everything you can. It is a slow progress but my confidence is growing.

I would like to hear from all other members this week please.

Posted by: stratman33 Feb 5 2008, 12:27 AM

sorry i havnt been able to get anything up...ive had lots of work ive had to do for school along with basketball so its been tough for me to put anything out.


P.S-where is Arrival?did he quit?or hasnt he put anything up?

Posted by: FretDancer69 Feb 5 2008, 01:19 AM

Sorry, i forgot about this, are there any new instructions leedbreak?

And yes, does anyone knows where Arrival is...?

Posted by: leedbreak Feb 6 2008, 03:24 PM

1. Well if we do add lyrics we still need them.
2. We still need a bridge or two, which should be like a simple chord progression that can bring us from one rhythm or another
3. I am thinking we could skip lyrics on this song. But, if we do we need several more riff/solo ideas to go over the existing rhythms.
4. All additions from this point must be recorded with and without backing, or mixing will be come a nightmare. We have been lucky so far but no more tracks can be layered if they are not recorded alone.

We could be less than a couple weeks of completion so lets get busy, shall we. thanks

Posted by: Arrival Feb 9 2008, 12:11 PM

Hey sorry guys. My life as of late has been hectic to say the least. The last time I checked here, things seemed really unorganized. I'm really not sure what's going on. It would be extremely helpful to get a master recording that we can work off of rather than just throwing random pieces together.

Also, I've been having recording problems, so I'm gonna try to deal with that as soon as possible. Here's a few ideals we should stick to:

1. Keep things simple.
2. Make sure each guitar is in tune.
3. Time Time Time. At this point, we shouldn't just work on rough takes. If it sounds sketchy, do it a few more times to make sure it sounds good.

Again, I'm sorry for being absent. Let's try to take this to the next level.

Posted by: leedbreak Feb 11 2008, 08:25 PM

We have got quite a few tracks to work with so feel free to jump on in there. Add to what we have or just take the 110 tempo and come up with anything you like.

We as a group are all looking forward to finally hear what you have been talking about.

Posted by: leedbreak Feb 18 2008, 06:08 PM

OK, I have decided we are going to make this one an instrumental/collaboration. Over the next few days I am going to post parts that need leads. I could make a song like this in no time but I was just wanting to leave time for all that want to participate. I do feel it is time to wrap this one up. So keep an eye open for these new post. Once these are up it will be the last call for additions to the first song.

I will fill in everything else.

Posted by: stratman33 Feb 18 2008, 11:18 PM

alright man sounds good.

Posted by: leedbreak Feb 25 2008, 05:31 PM

As I said a couple post up that we are just going to make this a collaboration. Below are 3 rhythms from the song that could use solos.

Pick any one or as many as you want but all need to be done by 3/10/08. It can be as long or short as you want but not longer than the files


All members, this will be the last call to get in on the first song. Your track must be recorded with and without backing. If you are not capable of doing so please do not upload.

 need_solo_1.mp3 ( 513.17K ) : 168


 need_solo_2.mp3 ( 308.68K ) : 172


 need_solo_3.mp3 ( 1.28MB ) : 184



PS If for some reason we do not get enough I will open this up to the GMC membership for auditions. Thanks ALL

Posted by: leedbreak Mar 4 2008, 03:36 PM

Ok folks here is where we are.

GMC is a fast moving place, as we all know. For this reason our responsibility to build our virtual band is a very important part of this fast growing community. Not to mention we are exposed with or without progress.

No Post + No replies = No Progress

If you are in the band now, you MUST be able to do the following.

1. Say something to the group twice a week, without fail. Preferably something about our next move in a current project. Can be files or just a few spoken suggestions. Please be an active member.
2. Be able to make decent recordings with and without the backing that another member post. Proper mixes must be done this way. If you want to be a part and do not meet this requirement then lyrics or tabs are expected.
3. Have the time, motivation and desire to make progress.
4. Can tell me now, if you are in or out.


Being a Christian in this day and age is not easy. Playing for the same cause is just as hard. As a member you should still consider if this is a problem for you.

So, members please post are you it or out? I need to know. You can PM me to keep your opinion private.

But if you are in, Then we MUST have activity. So speak up and lets rock.

Posted by: leedbreak Mar 4 2008, 06:57 PM

Since this is the uploads board, I better put one. I just sat here at work and cut up the last mp3 we made and came up with this. I used that lead I wrote as a pre chorus and it works nicely. Couple leads over some of this and we can post a song. The part my lead is over is easy to play a lead to, so lets hear it guys.

On the other hand, I am starting the hear a lyric or two. So I might just add some. The song is still laid out for them. I am trying hard not to add more guiter till someone else does first.

 3_4_08_Valley_Soldiers.mp3 ( 2.02MB ) : 180

Posted by: FretDancer69 Mar 4 2008, 09:21 PM

Sorry leadbreak, i'm afraid i will have to stept out. I dont have enough time for this because of school and theory studies.

Sorry

Posted by: leedbreak Mar 4 2008, 10:08 PM

No problem just Keep in touch and good luck with your studies, especial if they are in theory, Thanks

Posted by: Crazyfret Mar 6 2008, 05:20 PM

I'm really impressed with the arrangement and the song is coming together now. I have some free time this weekend so I might get something put down over the top. Dunno what yet but I've a few ideas after I've listened to the track again.

Posted by: leedbreak Mar 6 2008, 05:47 PM

Cool

I will be adding this weekend too

I agree, I feel will we be proud of this, when done. The intro is a bit long, but NP

Posted by: leedbreak Mar 11 2008, 01:28 PM

Well maybe not, the weekend was far more hectic than expected but soon, very, very soon.
Thanks

Posted by: Crazyfret Mar 12 2008, 06:31 PM

Lol me too!! Hopefully I get something done tonight, gonna have to cause I need to pack away my gear for moving house.

Prob be a couple of weeks before I'm back online

I can keep in touch through work tho.

Posted by: leedbreak Mar 14 2008, 08:03 PM

Dang, that will be very heavy don’t hurt your self.

Would be nice to get a change from you before hand. But either way will have to work. Thanks and GL

Posted by: Crazyfret Mar 17 2008, 02:33 PM

Hi Leedbreak

I'll make the effort tonight to upload a solo for the track. Just been busy packing all my other stuff ready for the move and left my guitar and comp till the last.

Thanks for being understanding

Craig

Posted by: Crazyfret Mar 18 2008, 12:06 AM

Hiya Leedbreak,

I've cobbled together a lead part for solo 1 as promised. You'll probably recognise the first section as a direct rip off of a Metallica solo from Fade to Black!! The second portion is my own work. Both are double tracked solos and I think both fit in well to the track.

Let me know what you think and if I need to expand on it / re-record it.

Thanks


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 Solo_1_no_BT.mp3 ( 1.82MB ) : 177