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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 9 2014, 05:35 PM

In Gary's honor, we have prepared this collab, having 2 backing tracks in which you can use the minor blues scale and the major one at two different tempos, so that everyone can feel free to jump in and jam!

If you want to sing the sorrow or you want to jam for joy, we've got both options ready, so come and join!

But first, let's see the tech specs:

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BACKING TRACKS

This collab is based on Piotr's: Ballad and Blues II: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Ballad-and-Blues-II/

Tempo : 90 BPM - Slow minor track  collab5_slow_90bpm.wav ( 6.73MB ) : 1941

Key : A minor

Tempo: 135 BPM - Fast major track  collab5_fast_135bpm.wav ( 4.79MB ) : 1140

Key: A major
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Here's everything you need to know about how to enter this collaboration:

1. Download the backing track and open it in your recording software
2. Record your part in the recording software and with your video cam (if you have the possibility to record video).
You can record anything - a short fill part, rhythm based ideas, or a full lead part (solo).
3. Render one track containing your recording only - 16 bit wave file 44,1 kHz
4. Render one track containing both solo and backing track in an .mp3 format
5. Send us your video (preferably in .mp4 format)

As before, you can send us the last 3 files mentioned, using a dropbox link, or any other transfer service you are used to, by posting them in this thread or attaching them to a private message.

If you can't submit a video, you can send us only the audio files and some pictures of you - it will work out great as well!
The more pictures you send, the better will it be for editing in the final video!

When attaching/sending the collab files, please include the source file of the video as well.

Very important: IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER/ ADVANCED/ PRO/ GOD - all styles, approaches and all levels are welcome and you can even play just a short fill if you feel like it!

Bringing your contribution to this track and tribute to the GMC community is what really matters!

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Collab tips:

As in the previous collabs, we want this one to stand out as much as possible, because this will give your playing and progress maximum exposure. So here's what we suggest:

Making short but polished and detailed lines will always give you better results! If you focus on a short part of the backing track, then you will most likely amaze yourself and others! No explicit need to play over the full backing track length, pick any amount of bars you feel most comfortable playing over. It is always better to come up with something short but catchy or memorable!

Check out these lessons for inspiration in respect to minor and major blues phrasing:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Gary-Moore-Style-Ballad/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/mixing_major_and_minor_boxes_in_blues_part_1/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Blues-Shuffle-Minor-Major-3rd/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Peter-Green-Style/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/hyper-blues/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Blues_Duet-Rhythm__Solo/

For detailed blues study, check out the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=50470.

Scales you could use:

A Aeolian (A natural minor)

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

A blues major

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

A blues minor

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

Remember - the only thing we require is that you participate and be yourself - there are no rules, and no limits!
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Deadline: April 10th

Participants: Cosmin Lupu, Darius Wave, Gabriel Leopardi, Spock, Sensible Jones, Guitarrero, tflava, wavo, Renan, Procyon, Caellumamittendum, AK Rich, Koseydon, Monica Gheorghevici, gregc1, Ricky9, Huargo, Todd Simpson, Beat Zbinden, Alisson Da Silva, GuitarGenius, Jeroen, SlowFingaX, wrk, bleez

Posted by: Spock Mar 9 2014, 05:46 PM

YES!!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 10 2014, 08:28 AM

Mr. Spock - should we acknowledge your participation?

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 10 2014, 10:15 AM

That sounded like "I'm in. Yes - finally the blues collab" . Am I right ?

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 10 2014, 06:37 PM

Oh hell yeah!!! I'm in!!!

Posted by: Gitarrero Mar 10 2014, 07:29 PM

I should probably make a triumphant return to video collabs...hoping to finally overcome my camera-shyness.
That was a "yes", by the way.
As in "yes, I'm in"

Christian

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 11 2014, 08:09 AM

Awesomeness! Two of the most popular gunslingers in GMC are in! Welcome gents!

Posted by: tflava Mar 11 2014, 09:14 AM

I also give it a try.

If i have time enough i will also participate.

Grtzz

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 11 2014, 09:28 AM

Great Tim! If You have any idea but You're no sure about it or need some help, just write to me

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 12 2014, 08:31 AM

Hey Tim!

Welcome onboard man As Darius said, if ya need any help, feel free to contact us

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 12 2014, 04:08 PM

Welcome to this tribute guys! I'm sure this one will be a great collab.

Who else is in?

Posted by: wavo Mar 12 2014, 05:47 PM

I'm brand new here but I'd like to give this a try. I'm working on getting my Software to play nice with my amp interface. I think it is almost dialed in. I love Gary Moore, this would be a blast!

Posted by: Renan Mar 12 2014, 06:03 PM

Great ! I'm in !! We should do more things like this !

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 12 2014, 06:32 PM

I'm also in!

Posted by: Procyon Mar 12 2014, 10:02 PM

This ist great - I am in!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 13 2014, 09:25 AM

Welcome to you guys! I added ya to the list and as before, let us hear your drafts and questions so that we may help you out if necessary!

Posted by: AK Rich Mar 13 2014, 09:31 AM

These are two awesome and fun backings guys! Here is a little improv I came up with this evening for the fast one. What do you guys think, should I submit this, or should I noodle around with it some Moore?

https://soundcloud.com/richatthelake66/gary-moore-tribute-collab

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 13 2014, 10:08 AM

Howdy Mr Rich I would polish it a bit, especially around 0:22 - it's a bit unsure there. And the tone sounds a bit unclear - you got a chorus in there maybe? I would go for a dryer tone

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 13 2014, 01:39 PM

Great starting point, Rich! Let's hear some other takes as well! Maybe you'll come up with something even better!

I've yet to come up with anything good over the major track. Minor is a little easier for me.

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 13 2014, 02:41 PM

This is cool approach but if I might suggest something based on over year since I had pleasure to listen to You takes that I think You're on of those guys who could deliver awesome, emotional take for the slow part It's not "You have to". It's just my thought based on what I know You are able to make fantastic

Posted by: wavo Mar 13 2014, 05:37 PM

Hi All,
At the risk of sounding like a n00b, we're just submitting a 30 second clip of our solo right? I noticed the backing tracks were only that long and wasn't sure if people were looping them or everyone is just doing 30 seconds.

Sorry if the answer is obvious.

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Mar 13 2014, 06:57 PM

Yes - this is correct.
You can download the backing you would like to jam over and submit your solo over it in any duration (soloing over full backing or just partially). If you wish, you can also make your solo shorter. Everything works!
In the final mix, all the takes are combined/mixed together to form a unique musical sounding piece/song.

Great to have you in this collab - please feel free to ask if you have any questions or need any help along the way.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 13 2014, 09:06 PM

Here's the first idea I've come up with:

Posted by: huargo Mar 13 2014, 09:07 PM

Ak like your take... the chorus sound reminds me blues played at 80's or maybe a Scotfield sound, good licks! Sounds fresh and really not boring good improv sure you had fun with this.
If i was in Alaska i take two beers and go to play with you man!

Posted by: Ricky9 Mar 14 2014, 03:57 AM

Count me in!!!!!!

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 14 2014, 07:22 AM

I'm also in and ready with the improv ) I will post my video until Monday

Awesome improv Ben and very emotional, I love it

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 14 2014, 09:30 AM

Looking forward to hear your take as well, mate!

Posted by: gregc1 Mar 14 2014, 04:24 PM

Count me in! Working on a take for the fast track right now.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 14 2014, 04:26 PM

It's in one of the above posts. But it was just a quick idea or draft

Posted by: Koseydon Mar 14 2014, 06:06 PM

can i join too? plase plase

Posted by: AK Rich Mar 14 2014, 06:57 PM

Ok Cosmin, Yes, the lead in A note in that phrase at 22 secs in may be ghosted a bit I guess. It's kind of a staggered minor 6 triad I think, then to the 7th with a slide from there to the root (1st, 6th, m3rd, 7th, root octave) and maybe the tone is a bit greasy. You don't like the chorus? There is that, with a touch of reverb and delay too. I'll see what I can do. Thanks man!



Thanks alot Ben,I kind of wish the backings had one more loop, but I understand that if there a lot of takes (And it looks like there will be) that the end result could be a very long track I like where your ideas are headed for the Minor version too. I am sure by the time you are done with it that you will have something great.


Darius, you are too kind, thank you very much for the pep talk I do plan on submitting a take for slow version as well, I love the styles of these two tracks.I'll try not to let you down.


Thanks Huargo! Glad you like the chorus, I guess it maybe comes from listening to Pat Travers back in the day. And yes I really do have fun with this style of music. If you ever make it up this way I am definitely up for a jam session anytime! Cheers! Are you going to submit a take for this collab?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 15 2014, 11:04 AM

Wow Very nice man!! You have great control on articulation!! I love the take and frankly, I wouldn't change a thing about it

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 15 2014, 11:53 AM

Hehe It's up to you, good Sir! I am just not a big fan of the chorus in the tone Otherwise I like the ideas and if you polish them, for me they are good to go!

Welcome to everyone else! Let's see how fast we can reach 20 folks on this one! Who else is with us?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 15 2014, 03:00 PM

Nice energy on this take Rich! As you have been very fast, I would improve the take a bit more. Mark the weaker sections on work on them, improve them, change them... experiment a bit. We still have time.

Posted by: Beat Zbinden Mar 15 2014, 05:11 PM

This is really good!! i'm in!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Mar 15 2014, 06:10 PM

Of course!
You'll be more then welcome.

Please let us know if you need any help.

Posted by: GuitarGenius Mar 15 2014, 08:46 PM

When will the collab end ?

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 15 2014, 09:37 PM

A bit late to the party but COUNT ME IN!!!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Mar 15 2014, 10:07 PM

The collab deadline is April 10th.

Posted by: huargo Mar 15 2014, 10:17 PM

whoa black betty BAM BALAM!!

Posted by: Alisson da Silva Mar 16 2014, 12:44 AM

Awesome , I'm in!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 16 2014, 08:52 AM

Welcome Todd, Beat, Alisson and Guitar Genius - are you in as well mate?

Posted by: Piotr Kaczor Mar 16 2014, 10:17 AM

Wow, I'm honored again Looking forward to the final mix.

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 16 2014, 05:05 PM

Hi guys, this is my take
Thank you Darek, for your big support (as usual )

Posted by: Beat Zbinden Mar 16 2014, 05:28 PM

This is my Improvisation.

Posted by: AK Rich Mar 16 2014, 07:51 PM

Thanks Gabriel! I am going to sit down with this again this evening I think. I may end up submitting something completely different than my first improv before it is all said and done. Or just improve on the ideas I already have like you guys have recommended. We will see where it goes.


Monica this take is fantastic! Right from the beggining where the opening chord reached out and slapped me in the face. Great job, and I love the tone as well!

Posted by: Procyon Mar 16 2014, 08:34 PM

Great video, Monica!

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 17 2014, 07:25 AM

Hahaha....I'm happy that "slapped on the face" was in a good way Thank you so much, for your kind words






Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 17 2014, 09:23 AM

Hehe! Congrats Monica! Your blues playing seems to be going great!!



Very nice melodic playing here man! It's great to see that you are not missing a single collab!

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 17 2014, 04:22 PM

Thank you so much, Cosmin I tried to play with "intention" (you know what I mean )

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 17 2014, 04:26 PM

Awesome take, Monica! I liked that a lot

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 17 2014, 04:28 PM

Thank you Ben, I'm really happy you like it

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 17 2014, 04:56 PM

See Monica...I told You...You know what

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 17 2014, 06:28 PM

Here's a little Improv which I will work on!!
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/gary-moore-sad

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 18 2014, 07:47 AM

Hahaha...... I don't know how you do it, but you had right again
Two possibilities: magic powers or your experience and abilities are good as hell (I really believe in the second one )

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 18 2014, 08:50 AM

Hey Neil! You seem to be Moore of a fan than I thought Nice lines there mate!



I know exactly and it's obviously there! Kudos to you and Darius for being a great team!

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 18 2014, 01:41 PM

Good sketch Neil...now it's time to make some order in this solo Try to specify what exactly happens in those dense parts. Try to assign all note to particular time values and break all solo to parts. I'm sure You'll give as another great add to the collaboration

Monica - I hope so I also hope it will work that way for long distance. But I'm just a human, I might be wrong someday

Posted by: gregc1 Mar 18 2014, 03:39 PM

Hey GMC! Here is my entry. Probably resembles rhythm/riffing more than a solo.



Cosmin, files have been PM'd.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 18 2014, 04:17 PM

Thanks Cosmin! Yeah, I've been a big fan of his since I first heard him! I could tell you the embarrassing story of when I fell asleep at one of his shows in London!! My friend Rachael woke me up just as he started Parisienne Walkways!!


Thanks Darius. I have an idea of how it will sound and, as you say, I just need to spend a bit of time getting things ordered and cleaner!

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 18 2014, 05:00 PM

Greg - This is damn groovin' backing guitar. I think we will find a perfect solo to create awesome harmony with Your part. Thank You for Your add

Sensible - You can share some progress

Posted by: gregc1 Mar 18 2014, 05:47 PM

Thanks Darius, I figured there are a couple different ways you guys could use this. Can't wait to see what you do with it!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 18 2014, 05:51 PM

I'll do that!

Posted by: AK Rich Mar 18 2014, 06:41 PM

This take is a game changer for sure. Cool riifs Greg and congrats, you have just flipped the script!

Posted by: Procyon Mar 18 2014, 07:12 PM

Hey guys, this is what I am working on... hm - not sure about the ending. What do you think?

https://soundcloud.com/pro-cyon/gmcmoorecollab-by-procyon

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 18 2014, 09:19 PM

https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/gary-moore-sad-take-2
Cleaned up a bit, still need to get that descending run right!!

Posted by: wavo Mar 19 2014, 07:08 AM

Well here's my stab at it. If it's too sloppy let me know and I'll work on it, thanks!

https://soundcloud.com/wavo7/gmc-slow-gary-moore-tribute

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 19 2014, 07:32 AM

I like your melodic idea very much, it's emotional and it fits with my taste! Great job




Awesome!!! Your take it's so inspiring that I can hear already a solo over it, very screaming and with a lot of pinch harmonics

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 19 2014, 09:58 AM

Congrats on being fast on submitting the files and on a killer groove! You're always reaching the top level, mate!



Good nerve on the interpretation man! I like the feeling!



Hey Neil! Keep working on this one mate, it's getting better already, but as you said, focus on the run at the end and also watch out for every bend so that they stay in pitch, k?

How in blazes could you fall asleep at a Gary Moore gig? I didn't go to see him in 2010 because I thought I would easily get another chance... he passed away a few months later



Hey mate I like the ideas, but you could polish them a bit more, in respect to reaching the correct pitches more accurately and trying to nail the timing better. Keep rocking!

Posted by: gregc1 Mar 19 2014, 02:26 PM

Thanks so much Rich. I really like what you have going and I'm looking forward to hearing how it ends up.





Thanks a lot Monica, I really do appreciate it. Your take and your tone both sounded fantastic.




Thank you for the kind words sir!

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 19 2014, 04:37 PM

Well well. Wellcome to our new friend! Very pleasant, warm sounding solo. Smooth and melodic. Like that strong sustain on high notes

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 19 2014, 05:44 PM

Yeah, I know I messed those bends but it will all come together for the final take!!


Also, I started messing about with the other backing too, are we allowed to do bath or will that make the whole thing too big?

https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/gary-moore-happy

Posted by: Procyon Mar 19 2014, 08:06 PM

[quote name='Monica Gheorghevici' date='Mar 19 2014, 07:32 AM' post='679130']
I like your melodic idea very much, it's emotional and it fits with my taste! Great job

[quote name='Cosmin Lupu' date='Mar 19 2014, 09:58 AM' post='679149']
Good nerve on the interpretation man! I like the feeling!

Thank you very much, Monica and Cosmin! So it seems that I am on the right way...

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 19 2014, 10:03 PM

Great playing on this one man! Bends are precise here and it has a very good energy. Well done.

You can share takes for both backings off course, then we will work on a final mix to put everything together and if the final mix is too long we will edit it to make cooler to listen / watch.




Fantastic take! I think that there is nothing to fix here, pure magic.




Hi wavo, I think that your take is going on the right track. There is still room to polish your playing there, adjust bending and give more dynamics to your playing. Give it more time of work and the final result will be top level.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 20 2014, 09:35 AM

Wow! Definitely put both in! I love this one, even better than the first! Much tighter and interesting! As Gabi said, we will choose what stands out best in the context

Posted by: wrk Mar 20 2014, 01:57 PM

Hi guys, i couldn't resist a collab over a Piotr backing. Didn't turned out Moore-ish, but this is what i came up with so far.
Hope you guys like it

Posted by: SlowFingaX Mar 20 2014, 03:54 PM

I'm in if there's still some space for me!

There's enough time for me to create something fun for this collab!

So many, very good versions already here!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 20 2014, 04:07 PM

Ok guys, I'll get a decent take of each done!!

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 20 2014, 04:44 PM

Gary Moore is/was a great guitar player. I feel like I should join to honour him if you know what I mean. Can I still join?

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Mar 20 2014, 05:11 PM

You should definitely join the collab!

Posted by: Procyon Mar 20 2014, 05:45 PM

Thank you so much, Gabriel - I really feel honored!

Posted by: gregc1 Mar 20 2014, 06:16 PM

Hell yeah man. That tone is KILLER.

I'm very partial to that signature Strat sound.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 20 2014, 08:11 PM

Unfortunately it's a story that I can't share on these boards.
Let's just say that it had been a week long party where I played 3 shows with 3 different bands and went to see 3 others play and on the last day we went to see Gary and I had only had about 15 hours sleep all week!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 21 2014, 10:31 AM

Wow! Great take man I like the dynamics - there's that GREAT one where you were in full force and suddenly you dropped the tension! Very nice!!



Good Lord... man, you and Ozzy should not be alive

Jeroen and SlowfingaX you are welcome onboard!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 21 2014, 03:24 PM

That's not the first time that's been said!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 21 2014, 09:40 PM

like it? I love this man! It's a beautiful solo with a lot of feeling and perfect tone and dynamics! Your rock friend. Thanks for joining!!





You must join this one mate! You rocked the previous collab, why would you miss Gary Moore's tribute??





yes, you must join!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 21 2014, 09:48 PM

https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/gary-moore-happy-take-2
It's getting there!!!

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 21 2014, 10:25 PM

Awesome!!!!!!!! I like it very, very, very, very much

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 22 2014, 03:14 PM

This is shaping up great Neil! Around 0:14 there was a bit of a timing scramble Put some more pulse in that phrase and all should be great!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 22 2014, 03:24 PM

Thank you very, very, very, very much Monica!!!



Thanks Cosmin! I know that was a bit sloppy there but I was concentrating more on getting it all in the right order to start with!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 22 2014, 10:35 PM

So, I've re-worked the slow one a bit:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/gary-moore-sad-take-3
I know that last bend was a bit flat but this isn't the final take!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 23 2014, 10:30 AM

Hey Neil! This one is shaping up great as well! I'd focus a bit on the ascending and descending runs towards the end, so that I may give them a little bit of pulse!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 23 2014, 01:41 PM

Thanks Cosmin, I shall work on those runs.

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 23 2014, 07:17 PM

Hi Guys,

This is the basic idea I'm working on. Not the final take, just an idea

https://soundcloud.com/jeroen-van-der-put/gmc-gary-moore-tribute

Posted by: AK Rich Mar 24 2014, 07:00 AM

Cool Ideas Jeroen! Love that growling bend at 12 seconds in!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 24 2014, 08:47 AM

Hey Jeroen! Nice take man! I'd bring in a bit more dynamic in the phrasing after 0:24 as it is too static at the moment and also watch out for the bends, so that you may reach the desired pitch Keep that first bend - that one is PERFECT!

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 24 2014, 12:26 PM

Here's my take 2 that I'm working on.

https://soundcloud.com/jeroen-van-der-put/gmc-gary-moore-tribute-take2

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 24 2014, 12:42 PM

It is necessary for us to create something that will hold listener attention. If We would put 2 minutes full solos of everybody I think not everyone could challenge of listening to a full collab mix - imagine we have even up to 20 solos per collab!

But it is allowed to post longer take because if you name Your takes same as collab title, it will display next to the final mix video on YouTube. Once somebody get's interested in Your playing he can always check Your full entry on You channel

Also You have a good point...maybe the "noob" word is not best at the place but in deed when You focus to make shorter solo, You can rethink it many times and improve to best level so You give a great image of Your playing for all the listeners

We want the collaboration to have a positive affect on students skills development as well

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 24 2014, 12:49 PM

Hi mate! This take sounds much better than the previous one. Your bending is more precise now. If you want to continue improving it, I would work a bit more in the phrasing. I think that it starts ok but the overall idea is a bit repetitive, you should take one of the 4 phrases and change a bit the rhythm, or at least don't use bending, to make it sound different.

When I'm composing a solo and I have a recording, I mark the stronger sections and the weaker ones, those parts that I love and those that are there just to fill the space. I use to mute the weaker parts and try to work on new ones. I repeat this process many times until I get something that I believe is 100% strong.




Hi mate! The take is getting close. I like the first phrasings, the first half. I think that the second half needs definition, there are many scale patterns but it seems that there is nothing more happening there, there is a main phrase lacking there. Those patterns are good connectors but try to define the phrases between them.

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 24 2014, 01:45 PM

Thanks Gab, I'll work on it to make it stronger.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 24 2014, 02:03 PM

Thanks Gab, I'm working on trying to get a bit more definition/articulation into those runs. If I can't get it to my liking I may redo it with a more melodic approach!!

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 24 2014, 03:45 PM

Ok, I tried something new for the middle part of my Gary Moore Tribute. It´s still not exactly the way I want it. Although the opening lick is going to stay!

https://soundcloud.com/jeroen-van-der-put/gmc-gary-moore-tribute-take3

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 24 2014, 03:56 PM

Very warm tone and nice touch my friend

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 25 2014, 09:50 AM

I think that if you follow Gabi's suggestions, you can improve your take even more! This one is already a lot better, so step by step, if you eliminate the repetitiveness you will obtain phrases which are more interesting. I've noticed a structural pattern, consisting in taking the same phrase and playing it further up the scale somehow with breaks in between - this is a very good idea, add a little more variation and you have it!



Hmmm, the intention is good, but the fast phrase is a bit blurry. I would stick to the previous version and try Gabi's suggestions on it I think it's more musical than this one

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 25 2014, 02:09 PM

Excellent!




I'm with Cosmin regarding the new take Jeroen.

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 25 2014, 03:02 PM

Thanks guys, I'll work on it and come back with an improved version next week.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 25 2014, 09:36 PM

Some constructive criticism?

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 25 2014, 10:07 PM

Take 3!!
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/gary-moore-happy-take-3

Posted by: huargo Mar 25 2014, 10:13 PM

Very good take!! maybe some blank spaces needed IMO but it's only a matter of taste....

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 26 2014, 09:57 AM

I'd change nothing! Those chromatic slurs are very, very nice! Looks like the attic is pumping in some good inspiration, right?



Ha! Good balance and touch in a rock/blues approach I think this one can stay, man!

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 26 2014, 11:13 AM

Tasty stuff man! Ending is ok - good cooperation with backing and will nicely lead into another solo Well done Only things that took my attention are a few under-pitched bends at the ending part. Nice to have Your again within the collaboration dudes




Good one. You have a good taste my friend. Of course like huargo said - for some peeps it might more pleasan't to have some breath/breaks inside but as an exmaple of root blues combined with some modern stuff it's a complete take and I would go for it.

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Mar 26 2014, 12:03 PM

Might be the way it was recorded, but it might be interesting to experiment a bit with the dynamics.
For example, picking softly at the beginning and building up the intensity by picking really hard somewhere in the middle, towards the end of the solo to build climax. Overall, it is a very cool take.

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 26 2014, 12:04 PM

Let me do the rhymes:

Moorish or not, piece of great job

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 26 2014, 04:18 PM

That's what I was thinking too!!
Right, now to get my slow one sorted!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 27 2014, 10:49 AM

Sure thing man! I see you are more and more methodical on your takes Or you're just enjoying this one more than the others so far?

Posted by: Ricky9 Mar 27 2014, 04:03 PM

Hello guys, Here is my take hope you guys enjoy this as much as i did!!!!
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oxnt31ko35xkhch/C_m15FVG-P

https://soundcloud.com/rickynine/garymoorecolab-mp3

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 27 2014, 10:08 PM

I wouldn't say I'm enjoying this one any more than the others but I've had a little more time to work on it than usual so, as you say, I've been able to be a bit more methodical. Also, on the others I didn't share my sketch takes to start with so I've enjoyed the feedback that that has brought.
And now I present the Sensible Slow One:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/gary-moore-sad-final-take

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 28 2014, 01:29 PM

Wel well. Neil is highly inspired those days

Now that was nice Ricky! I like You sense of melody. Only tip I could give here is Your take lacks a bit of colors. You ae able to create very touching melodies but You could sepnd some more time on polishing them. There are a lot of tools available

1. different vibrato speed and depth
2. Bend and prebens have a few different aproaches - different tempo, different rhythm of bending for example
3. Slides
4. Different picking strength


All those things add colos, important details that are hidden but makes the solo sound pros. If You have andy free time maybe You could add some extra flavour to You take? The melody is very good. It's not about changing notes. It's only about addin much more details to it '


In blues it's not the numebr of the notes but the magic of articulation and dynamics which makes it so emotional and full of flavour

Anyway well done Very nice take

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 28 2014, 02:31 PM

It's a very good take man! Your playing is very precise and the licks fit great over the backing.

Some comments that come to mind and that can give ideas:

1. Your tone has too much drive and it makes difficult to get good dynamics.
2. There is a main / defined melody lacking.
3. This is a blues backing, I would add here and there some more "pentatonic style" licks with angry, longer bends.
4. The first half is more interesting than the second. I think that there is nothing new happening in the second half compared with the amazing first one.


That's all! I hope that it gives ideas. By the way, the take is good and will fit great in the collab!




Nice take! Darius gave good feedback and ideas to improve this one. There is something weird happening to me with your take.. I find your compositions and guitar melodies at Creativity workouts much deeper than this take. Did you focus too much on scales and playing instead of feeling when you created this solo?




Another great take from you! There is nothing to improve on this one, it sounds very good.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 28 2014, 05:04 PM

There must have been a full Moon recently!!


Thanks Gab!!

Posted by: Ricky9 Mar 28 2014, 06:09 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I am going to try working on the things you guys pointed out.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 28 2014, 06:47 PM

Darius is right! And I think that your tone and note choice resemble Santana a lot! Which of course is a good thing Keep Darius' suggestions in mind and I am sure you can really make this piece shine!



Hey Neil - I am glad you are finding the time to work on things man Now, in the second half, things are a bit too static - alternating the note lengths should make a great difference, so my suggestion is to experiment with that idea and see what you get

Posted by: capasso2 Mar 29 2014, 09:19 AM

hey guys, this was fun and whipped up something simple, but emotional. i know it's cutting it close to the deadline, but let me know if its is good enough or what not, and i'll tinker with it if need be. cheers

Posted by: capasso2 Mar 29 2014, 10:03 AM

I'm no instructor but i do like the beginning and end of your take qute a bit. That opening lick is really nice lol, and going back to fewer notes at the end is a good way to finish up. Tinker with the middle a little and your golden.



TURN ON A LIGHT!!!!!! Seriously tho your take is very nice. I'm just starting to explore outside/chromatic notes, and your licks are what i want my licks to sound like soon lol.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 29 2014, 04:55 PM

Hey mate! I like the idea very much and the vibrato around 0:26 is very Michael Lee Firkins'ish - I'm a fan

Towards the end tho, there's a tendency to barely reach the intended pitch so that's what I'd work on

Posted by: capasso2 Mar 29 2014, 05:13 PM

Thanks cosmin. Never heard of this Michael Lee character... going to youtube him up lol. Do you mean at the end of the solo my bends are off pitch, or do you mean consistently at the end of my bends i'm missing the mark?



You all heard it here first lol, Cosmin said i sound like this guy hahaha. I wish.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIGqcCADE44

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 29 2014, 08:31 PM

I worked on it and this is pretty much the way I want it to be

https://soundcloud.com/jeroen-van-der-put/gmc-gary-moore-tribute4


Let me know what you think of it

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 29 2014, 10:23 PM

OK Cos, I'll try changing the 2nd part a little bit and see what happens!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 30 2014, 08:44 PM

Some of your bends had that sweet vibrato that MLF has He is one of my favorite players, so that you know!



Hey mate I think that it sounds nice, but I would put a little bit more rhythm behind the part around 0:18 - that one is not as definite as it could be



Cool mate! Stay in good timing and groove and put a whole lotta feeling into it

Posted by: Ricky9 Mar 30 2014, 10:00 PM

Ok guys here is my second take. I try to implement a lot of different things in it. Hope you guys like it.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oxnt31ko35xkhch/C_m15FVG-P

https://soundcloud.com/rickynine/garymoorecolabtake2-mp3

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 31 2014, 02:04 AM

Here is what I think is my final take and video:



I have also included tabs for the solo in case anyone should be curious.

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 31 2014, 08:50 AM

Nice one Ricky



Hi Capt Cael, I like it a lot, very nice playing. I trust on my ears and it sounds very good

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 31 2014, 01:15 PM

Nice one mate Don't be so shy You could give a few more dB's of solo volume I'll fix this in a final mix




this sounds good - it's consistent and well glued Well done




Well Ricky...aside form one bend that is screwed it's a beautiful thing! Awesome work! Love the dynamics and those colors You brought in this take. Really good job!

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 31 2014, 02:21 PM

Nice man! Some cool dynamics additions here I think it can stay as a final take You did Your job well

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 31 2014, 03:51 PM

This is great Cael!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 31 2014, 04:06 PM

Hey mate As I said in your thread! Nice touch and interpretation, if this is what you felt, it's clearly good!

Posted by: Ricky9 Mar 31 2014, 04:10 PM

Very nice take Cael!! And thanks to the instructors for your comments and support.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 31 2014, 04:14 PM

Hey Ricky, I like your take! I think that the only thing you should pay a bit more attention to, would be bends such as the one around 0:34 which is a bit under the pitch

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 31 2014, 08:43 PM

Thanks, Jeroen!



Thanks, Ricky. I'm glad you think it's nice



Thanks, Cosmin I actually double tracked the guitar to see what effect that gave. I've never done that before.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 1 2014, 10:33 PM

It must've been the laptop speakers as I haven't actually figured that out, but I'll take another listen, because you made me curious

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 2 2014, 09:18 PM

Killer solo Cael! I really like it. It has a good balance between melodies and faster licks and the tone fits great! Good job!




Nice solo mate. I like the feeling of your take which fits great with dynamics and tone used. There are 1 or 2 bends a bit out of pitch but we will do something to improve it in the mix. Thanks!

Posted by: Snoop Apr 2 2014, 09:34 PM

Hi all, just signed to GMC yesterday and this is my first message
Greetings from Russia!
Gonna record something

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 2 2014, 09:44 PM

Hi Snoop,

Welcome to GMC and greetings from the Netherlands! Looking forward to hear your recording!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Apr 2 2014, 10:54 PM

Welcome to GMC!

Great to have you in this collab, looking forward to your submission.

Posted by: Darius Wave Apr 2 2014, 11:31 PM

Wellcome aboard! You should necessary make You best introduction even and join our collab

Posted by: Sensible Jones Apr 2 2014, 11:37 PM

BIG DISASTER!!!!!
I was just installing some of my nice new Software and my PC just crashed. Not just crashed but it now won't start at all! It's almost like it blew a fuse, although it hasn't. I think something on the M/Board has blown up!! Or maybe the Power Supply, I'm not sure!!
All my project files are on a HDD which I now can't access!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 3 2014, 01:22 AM

Hi Snood! Welcome to GMC! It would be killer to have you on this one as your first step at the site. Looking forward your take!



ups! I'm so sorry of this mate. I hope that you don't lose those projects.

Posted by: Snoop Apr 3 2014, 01:31 AM

Jeroen, Bogdan Radovic, Darius Wave, Gabriel Leopardi
Thanks!

Darius, you should know me a bit, i had Hufschmid

So here is a quick test, just guitar rig sound

 gmc_snp_tst.mp3 ( 1.24MB ) : 168

Posted by: tonyk Apr 3 2014, 05:29 AM

https://soundcloud.com/tonyk525/g-moore-fast
https://soundcloud.com/tonyk525/g-moore-fast-solo

Great track.Hope take ok. thanks

Posted by: Darius Wave Apr 3 2014, 09:12 AM

Holy ..... What a Bad news :/ Neil...You're not too lucky those days. I remember You had some PC issues before

Nice solo Tony! I like those "happy adds" I see You diduse some of the previous tips This solo is nicely "glued" and fits well to the track while being something original Well done

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Apr 3 2014, 09:59 AM

Welcome to GMC! Very beautiful sound and playing
Hufschmid you said.......now I must envy 2 guys for this I really love these guitars

Posted by: tonyk Apr 3 2014, 11:15 AM

Thanks Darius.I appreciate your support

Posted by: Sensible Jones Apr 3 2014, 03:12 PM

I know! I've just spent approx £1700 on new software and now I can't even get the thing to turn on!! I am not very happy!!!!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Apr 3 2014, 03:25 PM

Can you test out the components of your computer?

My first move when things go wrong is always to take everything apart, clean it a bit and put every component back together. It's worked for me before, but of course if it's a power supply or motherboard issue, it may not be that simple.

Posted by: gregc1 Apr 3 2014, 04:23 PM

Ouch! I feel your pain Mr. Jones. My computer crashed not too long ago and it was DEVASTATING when that is the main method for using your guitar. Godspeed getting that think back up and running.

When I got back up (new computer) I was able to reload Guitar Rig but I no longer had the presets I took forever to create and be satisfied with. Fortunately I had sent my bank to a couple GMCers so it was still in my Dropbox. They unknowingly saved my ass.

Also wanted to mention, I'm loving all of the takes for this collab. This thing is coming along very nicely.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Apr 3 2014, 07:52 PM

It's definitely looking like the M/Board. If I turn it on the LEDS in the front light up momentarily and the cooling fans spin for a second and then it all just stops!!! I'm currently removing all extra drives and unneeded peripherals and see what happens!!


Thanks for the sympathy Greg!! Fortunately all my presets/Projects/VST and VSTi's are all on two other drives and not the main one so all of that lot should be safe!!
I hope!!!

Posted by: wavo Apr 3 2014, 08:03 PM

Well if it all just stops it's probably a mobo or power supply issue which is honestly 'ok' and better than your HDD crashing and going out. It's a terrible feeling to have the computer start up but not be able to find your Hard Drive or find that it has been corrupted. Hopefully all your data will be ok and you'll be up and running soon!
I've been there several times, I feel for you man.

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 3 2014, 08:32 PM

That's really bad, a disaster. I had that once also. Since that time I backup everything on an external harddrive. Any change of bringing it to a tech repair centre or something?

Posted by: Sensible Jones Apr 3 2014, 10:09 PM

Thanks!! It's not the first time this Machine has crashed like this, last time I lost the HDD and replaced it with a SSD which has been OK up until now!!


All my work/projects etc are on different drives and 'ghosted' onto an external unit as well! Hopefully have a friend coming round tomorrow to have a look and pinpoint what the problem is!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 3 2014, 11:51 PM

Howdy Tony As Darius noticed - you have a happy feeling there As time goes by, focus on playing more articulated, to make the ideas shine, deal?



Howdy Snoop! Wow I dig your phrasing, articulation and note choice man! NICE solo! Thanks for joining the boat!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Apr 4 2014, 01:24 PM

Welcome to the forum, and maaan what a great take! You've got great skills and feel!

Posted by: bleez Apr 4 2014, 04:32 PM

Its kinda basic, but this is what I came up with:

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Apr 4 2014, 05:05 PM

Nice take, Bleez

Posted by: bleez Apr 5 2014, 01:42 AM

thanks Cael I would have loved to be able to play some of those fast runs you played in your one though, your take is really tasteful.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Apr 5 2014, 02:00 AM

It's really just one fast run, which is just legato. I originally wanted to play it with alternate picking, but I couldn't get it even or steady enough.

Here's the tab in case you want to have a closer look

 Solo.gp5 ( 5.39K ) : 109

Posted by: bleez Apr 5 2014, 02:13 AM

cool, Im gonna check that out, cheers.

Posted by: Darius Wave Apr 5 2014, 10:48 AM

Maybe it's "basic" but You know what? It's smooth and it's You! Even if You don't deliver too much fancy stuff You have You original tone and style bleez ....You know I could easily detect Your solo in any Audio collab Something like a trademark. You got Your own style duuuuude1




I think it's possible! You only have to match Your learning process to Your time available for practice

I think I would try to learn one fast run, based on a pentatonic and try to put it everywhere I plkay since day #1. The key is to make one thing work perfect no matter how much time You spent. Getting one thing done through a long time is better than doing many different complex things but never make them work in 100%

You could develope Your solos buy adding one lick per time...

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Apr 5 2014, 11:46 AM

I agree with Darius. One step at a time. It's not about speed, but using the speed in a melodic way - and I don't always do that, I must admit. But then again, I don't have full control over my technique, and I think if ever I got to where I want to be, maybe I could use speedier licks in an even more tasteful way (I guess you could say my aim is somewhat what Guido is presenting in his Lukather lesson )

Posted by: Sensible Jones Apr 5 2014, 02:01 PM

*Quick Update*
I have got my PC back up and running again!! I really don't know what the problem was but in the end I had to re-format my SSD and do a fresh install of Win 7 (couldn't just do an update) which took 4 or 5 attempts!! (Had to re-format between each attempt too!!)
Anyway, 7 seems to be stable and running OK now so now I have a couple of days of just sitting here re-installing stuff and installing my new Softwares too!!
Oh the excitement is killing me!!!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Apr 5 2014, 02:03 PM

Sounds like a similar problem to what I had with my laptop when installing Windows 7 some week or two back. I had to try and install it 5 times to get it working in the end.

Posted by: Opetholic Apr 5 2014, 02:16 PM

Wow what an awesome solo, really amazing. Love it!!

Posted by: bleez Apr 5 2014, 03:18 PM

thanks Darius & Cael, I think that's a good idea about getting one lick and putting it in as much as I can. I have a few fast pentatonic runs within some of the lessons Im working on, I could start with one of those and see if I can get it into some backings.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 5 2014, 05:13 PM

I told him already Bleez - you are on the good path mate! Your progress is simply amazing and I think this take is also great It's not in the amount of notes but in the way you say them, in a conversation, right? Why would things be different in a solo?

Gentlemen! 5 days left Looking forward to see your takes

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Apr 5 2014, 05:41 PM

Also, check out his REC take. I already told him by PM that I thought it was a really good take! I love seeing all the progress in everyone here at GMC

Posted by: bleez Apr 5 2014, 06:58 PM

best saturday ever!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 5 2014, 07:05 PM

Simple but effective! Your take is great Bleez! It sounds like a solo that I would here in a big blues hit. This is an example of how you can create a cool solo with a few notes. Well done.




Good news! Great to know this!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Apr 5 2014, 08:09 PM

Yeah, I don't know exactly what the problem was, but it all seems to be working OK now. Am installing all my new S/Ware and so far it's behaving itself!!



No worries now that my PC is running again!



Thanks Gab!! I was getting worried that I'd have to buy another M/Board at the very least, but it all seems to be OK now!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 6 2014, 06:14 PM

Already did, before everyone He posted it in his thread in which we are working together

@Neill - good job mate - I hate it when technology has it's own moody personality!

Posted by: Darius Wave Apr 7 2014, 01:43 PM

Yeah Bleez...the earlier You start the faster You'll see how the lick will become easier to put everywhere. It's annoying for You regular listeners for some time but since You get more licks You'll now absue this one that much. It's a netural and most effective way.

For example...I have my arpeggios period and I'll make some of You bored with it but...this gives me ability to test as many configurations as possible. Also it's about how to learn to use one lick over many harmonic concepts. Helps a lot when You improvise. Maybe You coul try and show us You lick of choice that you'll be working with ?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 8 2014, 07:47 AM

Good morning gentlemen!

Thursday is our deadline, so please make sure you send your takes via PM or posting them here in the thread and if you have a bit of trouble with your take and need some suggestions, please do tell us

Posted by: Procyon Apr 8 2014, 01:18 PM

I finally found some time to record the video

Posted by: Darius Wave Apr 8 2014, 03:28 PM

Smooth solo - well connected notes and good fit to the track mood Well done Nice vid as well

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 8 2014, 03:55 PM

Cool! Thanks for the video! I like your solo, it sounds very intense over the backing. Your playing is tasty and your tone also fits good. Well done!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Apr 8 2014, 04:41 PM

Me too Cos, it took 7 attempts to get Windows to load properly! So far all other S/Wares seem to be loading OK!!

Posted by: Procyon Apr 8 2014, 08:03 PM

Thanks a lot, Darius and Gabriel!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Apr 8 2014, 08:03 PM

And what about getting the updates for Windows 7? That was what gave me the biggest problems.

Posted by: Todd Simpson Apr 9 2014, 03:41 AM

I remember fighting windows back in the day, I gotta say I don't miss it The worst was working on an AVID system running windows. It has these daughter cards that go in the computer and if you update one thing (like quicktime for example) you can break the entire rig and have to start from scratch. I don't miss avid either

Speaking of editing vid, I posted in another thread, you can download a new FREE cross platform (PC/mac) video editor that spanks the pants off of whatever I've put it up against so far. It's called DAVINCI RESOLVE LITE 10.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=51799&view=findpost&p=681610

If you are looking to up your game for making COLLAB vids, this would do it

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 9 2014, 07:38 AM

Very nice man - great tone and touch! What sort of a Gibson is that? It's not a usual SG, is it? Also, thank you for the files!

Posted by: Procyon Apr 9 2014, 09:47 AM

Thanks for your nice comment, Cosmin!
It's a Gibson SG Tribute Future - I won it in a contest last year (btw: the music store who donated this price has gone broke in the meantime - I really hope it is not because of me ).
I am quite happy with this guitar: It is light and easy to play once you get accustomed to it (the neck has an asymmetrical shape) and it has a great tone in my opinion. And because of the special mechanics changing strings is done in no time - this is absolutely great because I really hate to change strings...

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 10 2014, 01:08 PM

Haha! That makes two of us This is one reason for which I gave up the Floyd Rose system - but the guitar suits you and I like your take

Gentlemen! Today should be the final day for submitting your takes Please post them here or send them to me in a PM.

Posted by: Procyon Apr 10 2014, 03:44 PM

Yes, exactly! I always struggled with Floyd Rose - that's why I bought a Parker Fly

Posted by: Sensible Jones Apr 10 2014, 04:06 PM

Finally got the last of them loaded last night!! I had over 300 to install!!!


Cosmin, I'm just recording my videos now!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 10 2014, 05:35 PM

Cool mate! We will wait for your takes. Guys, is there anybody else who has a take for this collab?

Posted by: SlowFingaX Apr 10 2014, 05:43 PM

I'm also recording this one right now and I'll try to get something ready
My mistake to start this one so late! But I hope you'll got at least something about my version for this collab.
About 30 minutes and I'm going so send something....my webcam sucks and laptop too...sometimes a little bit technical problems..with sound and video at the same time...maybe too much for my laptop!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 10 2014, 05:44 PM

Mate, could you please send us the source file for the video and set the audio files to be downloadable? Thank you!

Posted by: Snoop Apr 10 2014, 05:47 PM

Just recorded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNXRiwFCIVI
(how to make this link with preview? )

And sent files

Posted by: Sensible Jones Apr 10 2014, 05:57 PM

Here's the 'happy' take:-

https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/gary-moore-happy-final

And the Guitar only:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/gary-moore-happy-final-nbt


Sad One:-

https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/gary-moore-sad-final

And Guitar only:-
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/gary-moore-sad-final-nbt

Posted by: SlowFingaX Apr 10 2014, 06:39 PM

I gave Dropbox link to Cosmin and I hope those files are ok.

Video is just source file and it's not good and it take long time for me to get those in sync with audio.
I totally forgot from last time how I did it, maybe I should do these much more often.

My version is slow and very basic I think, but it's better than nothing!

https://soundcloud.com/slowfingax/gmc-moore-tribute-collab

Posted by: bleez Apr 10 2014, 07:29 PM

here's my files -

[attachment=36659:Bleez_moore_vid.mp4]
[attachment=36660:Bleez_GM_guitar.wav]
[attachment=36661:Bleez_GM_full.mp3]

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 10 2014, 09:23 PM

I have sent the files to Cosmin. He received them in working condition. Now the wait begins until the final collab vid is ready. I'm really curious to see the final results of all the solo's combined. Exciting!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 10 2014, 10:05 PM

What a nice surprise! Very good solo Snoop! I like your feeling and phrasing. Thanks!!




Great stuff man! I enjoyed a bit more the happy take but both sound very good. Thanks for the audios and videos!




Hi friend! Your take is totally related with your nickname. I think that your playing is tasty and enjoyable, maybe it would need a change in the second half but be sure that we will do something during the mix / edition.

Thanks for joining!!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Apr 11 2014, 04:45 AM

Was there a deadline date in the original post? I just saw this post saying that today was the last day all of the sudden? Glad I saw it I hope other folks saw it too. I"m planning on teaching the licks in my solo during this weekends vid chats, should be spiff!

quickie vid to follow but here is the track
https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/gary-moore-tribute-collab-solo
 ToddWithBacking.mp3 ( 943.8K ) : 122

 ToddWithBacking.mp3 ( 943.8K ) : 122


Here is the dropbox link to download the vid.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2761041/ToddGary%20Moore%20Collab%20fx.mov

Posted by: Sensible Jones Apr 11 2014, 12:13 PM

Thanks Gab!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 12 2014, 10:23 PM

Thank you for the files Todd!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Apr 12 2014, 11:12 PM

No comments at all, just "thanks for the files?", well it' beats nothing I guess

BTW: This lick is TABBED out in todays lesson notes! The vid chat is there too.
http://%20http://bit.ly/gmclesson273

Doing the last half of the solo for Sundays 3PM Session. Everyone always welcome to stop by!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 13 2014, 05:17 PM

Mate - I commented on the solo in the other thread where you posted it You must've missed it

Posted by: Todd Simpson Apr 13 2014, 07:25 PM

Missed it entirely Sorry about that I'll go check over there The shredding thread right?

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 14 2014, 07:09 AM

No worries mate It's cool!

Gentlemen! I have wrapped up the takes and we will be starting to sort them out Thank you once again for being a part of this collab!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 14 2014, 03:04 PM

Beautiful take Todd! You have given a new dimension to this bluesy backing. Great job!

Posted by: Deleted Apr 18 2014, 04:30 PM

Great takes! That's a pity I missed the deadline

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 19 2014, 02:34 PM

Oh, don't worry man There's another one coming soon Stay tuned, ok?

Posted by: Darius Wave Apr 21 2014, 01:17 PM

Snoop - great solo man! Good dynamics and taste! Got to go to Your YT channel to find that Huf

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 11 2014, 12:34 PM

Hello guys!

Without further ado, here is the grand final mix along with our comments!

Thank you for being a part of this and we are looking forward to seeing all of you in as many collabs as possible from now on!

Gabriel

Capasso: Hi mate! I like the notes that you play in your solo and how you combine long bends with faster ideas. Your solo sounds tasty and it’s a great way to open the collab.

WRK: Your solo has aggression, feeling and melody and everything combined in a ballad style blues. I like those killer bends, the way you add vibrato and your warm tone. Everything is great there. Thanks for joining!

Sensible Jones: Some more bear, more aggressive playing and you will be ready for playing with the ZZtop! Haha. Your playing is very tasty, I like the licks that you recorded and your groove goes very cool with the backing. I wish you would play the take even more relaxed and feeling what you play a bit more. You look very concentrated and everything is in place but try relaxing your body a bit more while you play. Keep on rocking.

Wavo: Hi friend! This is a very good composition, it fits perfect with the backing and style. Both your technique and sound are very good, great job!!

Beat & Bleez: Darius decided to combine yours takes and I think that it has been a clever decision. Both compositions are very similar, you combine melodic bends some triplets in the lower string and this makes that your takes are all the time doing some kind of counterpoint. It’s really cool to hear you jamming together. Keep on rocking guys!

Procyon: Those seem to be very fast and agile hands! But in this case you went for the bluesy style and decided to play long notes with vibrato and longs bends. Your solo sounds great over the slow backing, not only because of your tasty playing, also because of the nice tone that you set. Great job!

Allison: What a nice solo mate! It transmits peace and beauty. Your note choice is very tasty and your playing is very expressive. Congratulations Allison!

TonyK: The first thing that comes to mind when your take starts is: what a nice guitar! There are some good ideas in your solo but I think that it lacks a bit of direction, you should focus on this during your composition/improvisation practice. Try to make your ideas more consistent.

Ricky9 & SlowFingaX: Another great success by Darius! Your takes fits excellent toghether. You both provided very melodic and tasty phrases that sounds killer combined in this collab. This is my favorite part of the collab, congratulations!! You should start a collab song together.

Monica: Your takes shows how much you are improving as a guitarist since the first time I saw you playing. This solo is fantastic, it sounds like the professional. It’s tasty, it’s played perfectly, with enough feeling and the tone is killer. You are great Monica, keep on rocking.

Snoop: Awesome solo man! I love it. It starts dark and quiet and starts to grow when you reach the half of it. It has a perfect evolution, and you got it with the composition but also with your interpretation. It’s a very enjoyable composition and playing. Congrats Snoop!

Cael: Good playing man! I like your take, it's dark and mysterious. It starts with longer notes with very well played vibrato and then a perfectly played fast licks gives place to the harmonized section which sound more epic but keeps the dark feeling. Your tone is deep and your playing very tight. Thanks for joining!!

Jeroen: Gary is surely proud of your solo! It sounds very Moore style, long bends and very expressive playing. That guitar seems to be crying. I think that your tone fits perfect with the backing and it also reminds me to Gary's tone. Everything is great in your take, thanks for joining friend!

Gregc: I'm impressed how good your rhythm playing sounds over the backing. It makes it sound more powerful and interesting, and gives a cool extra to Darius solo. Thanks for it!

Cosmin

Capasso:Hey mate Good take here - I especially like that descending lick you used around 0:19! Keep up the good work and I hope to see you in the next collabs as well

WRK: Hey WRk! I liked the touch and phrasing in your solo a lot - it has that bluesy touch and a visceral vibrato which I very much enjoy listening to in any solo I would hear! Good work!

Sensible Jones: Hello Neal! I like the direction you had on this one and the fact that you ventured into major blues territory, which is not that popular with folks in general, due to the fact that it's not always easy to phrase over it Nice interval licks and notes ringing into each other

Wavo: Hehe! I hear that great tone there! Gibson for the win and nice major blues phrasing!

Beat & Bleez: Our first duo in the collab - you complemented each other like Yin and Yang - long notes versus shorter notes! Good match by Darius and you guys played nice together, while Beat had a very melodic lead part himself. Nice note choice and articulation control!!

Procyon: The man with the chocolate guitar strikes again! Great solo mate! I think you caught a very good atmosphere there and your touch and articulation skills are great!

Allison: As Gabi said, I too agree on the fact that your take was nice and also, you threw in a more complex lick! Good work

TonyK: Simple but not simplistic, and pretty much efficient over the major blues track! Good work mate - once you will train more on this type of progression, your flow will become better and better!

Ricky9 & SlowFingaX: Nice dialogue, you too! I think Darius had another great opportunity to create a flowing communication between the two of you!

Monica: Monica, as Gabi noticed, you always evolve as a player and musician and I know that tackling this sort of progression is new to you, so kudos for having the guts and also pulling it off in style!

Snoop: Snoop - goes well with smooth Kidding aside, great, great take buddy! I loved that fact that you have done some unpredictable things, such as the note at 04:31 Nice, nice, nice!

Jeroen: That long howled bend is the salt and pepper in this take Sorry for somehow missing to add the comment to yours, mate! It was very fitting and expressive for the context, so all in all - GOOD WORK!

Caellumamittendum: Your take was pretty darn amazing Great tone, phrasing, direction, round and expressive playing! How could you think it's not good enough for comments? Eh?

Darius

Capasso - Very nice solo man. You look like You really dig what You're playing - that's very good. Great to have You on board You have a gift for sure and You feel the music + keep Your playing very emotional.


WRK and gregc1 - You didn't play a jam in this collab but I've pointed You because of Your similar style...similar and fantastic feel. Love dynamics and articulation usage from both of You. This time greg decided to provide some riffs but in his usual solos it's Your common style is visible Excelent job on both takes!


Sensible Jones - You rock man! Nice tele Very well matched take. Something different this time - I remember to hear You playing over sad backings most of the time:D Some great, essential blues pattern included.

Wavo - Very warm tone, maybe a bit too much for my taste but it's cool anyway and fit Your playing Same as Mr. Jones - some good essential blues stuff there.


Bleez and Beat Zbinden - Couldn't resist to put You both together while listening that both solos where so well fitted rhythmically Bleez as usuall has his recognizable style and tone - well done man! Beat - very clean and selective tone. Good execution and well prepared tone. I like Your abilty to create really descent melodic basis for all Your solos. Excellent


Procyon - Your SG is just crying! Very good add - liked that sad mood and peace over Your take. Simple yet very refreshing at this point of collab. Great job! Really sounding like Gary did! Great job on this one


Allison Da Silva - You're very focused while playing. Trying to be precise and clean. That's a good atribute. You respect the listener taking care of details. Well done my friend


Tonyk - I've just reminded the main GMC quote - "From zero to hero". It sounds bad I don't mean You sounded like zero at the beginning but now it's a HUGE difference in Your playing comparing to the very first collab we did. I really enjoy Your progress and tone improvements. You can be proud of Yourself man...even if You know it's still much work to be done


SlowFingaX & Ricky9 - Somehow both of Your melodies sounded like a dialogue...I just got the together to make sure and...whoalaaaa Both of You got that good pressure to prioritize some melodic concepts. Ricky9 - Your take after dynamics and articulation upgrade is really a good one. Keep up the good work. SlowfingaX - You got some good basics and feel of melody. I think You could work some more on colors in Your playing. Good melody basis is essential but it's just a first step. Nest step would be the details....a loooot of small details that seems to be not so obvious but do a lot of good job. I hope You know what I mean smile.gif You're on the good path

Monica - well done! Good fit to the track, good tone and execution It really don't have to be anything more to please the listener. You're great musician and I think someday You'll be a monster player Won't get into details - we got them in messages


Snoop - Man that was something top notch. Love that bright tone, dynamics, low gain and some tiny details that make the difference Great one! You make that strat sing.

Cael - You're a great musician. I always enjoy Your solos. The only thing I always miss was written in the message You read before Excellent tension build with the phrase at the beginning of second part! Only 2 thoughts. 1 - Keep the rec button on for a little longer I was distracted from Your solo after You just immediately press STOP button and take away the hands from Your guitar (You were in hurry to the toilet? Leave some more time for fade out next time 2 - I know it's hard and we all do this sometimes but try to avoid abusing one lick too many times in one solo - 5:51 / 5:52 this chromatic legato lick shows in a few different places (at least 3-4 times) with the same rhythm. It's just the detail but at Your level this is something important to be aware of

Jeroen - Great to have You withing participants Looks like You always bring some extra work to Your recordings - nice sound and visuals Sorry for the technical issues. I think next will try to verify You files right after You send those and next time will be perfect. Liked Your smooth connection between all notes - praticaly no breaks, smooth lines and good match to the track.


Gregc1 - Awesome to join Your powerfull backing guitar. Truly pomped out the full mix at the end smile.gif Was a pleasure to join You at the final collab part smile.gif Descent, precise execution and great groove! You're always warm wellcome to collaborate smile.gif
Alright folks! The 80s collab is ongoing, so who else wants in, please do hop over here and check it out: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=51900&st=0&start=0

Thanks once again for making this happen!!

Posted by: Nava May 11 2014, 01:06 PM

This was so great everyone!!

Was is only instructors playing??? It sure seemed like that

So incredible talented players you all are! Congrats to a fantastic collab

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici May 11 2014, 01:58 PM

This is an awesome collab! All takes sounds great and I really enjoyed the final video!
Congrats for the final mix and to all participants in this collab

Thank you so much Gab and Cosmin for taking time to wrote your comments. I'm glad that my playing improvements are visible and I hope in future to surprise you guys (in a good way I hope ) with other new things
And of course thank you Darek for your endless support and all my playing improvements are your "fault"

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 11 2014, 06:59 PM

KILLER JOB GUYS AND GAL!!!!! This was an awesome collab and everyone's takes freakin RAWKED!!!!!!! Great to see everyone playing at such a high level. Great chops folks!!!!

KUDOS to our collab hosts as well for putting this together!! Couldn't have been easy to pull all those solos together and keep it musical but you guys did it!!!! Nice!

Really looking forward to the 80's collab now

Todd

Posted by: Jeroen May 11 2014, 09:40 PM

GREAT playing GMC'ers and instructors. TOO BAD MY PART IS MESSED UP..

It should be like this:

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 11 2014, 10:21 PM

It sounds the same to me? What am I missing?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 11 2014, 10:45 PM

There is something weird happening in the middle of your video in the big Preimiere project. It starts and ends in sync but for any reason it's moved in the middle, and I thought that it was something related to your playing on your video, it seemed that you moved a bit during the playback... Now I wonder if there was something that was moved during the audio mix...



haha yeah, the overall quality is awesome in this collab!





hehe keep rocking Monica, you are a great example of hard work and discipline.

Posted by: Piotr Kaczor May 12 2014, 09:37 AM

Definitely one of the best collabs ever! Your takes are really breathtaking, mates!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 12 2014, 11:40 AM

Congrats to everyone for the great playing once again!

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 12 2014, 03:41 PM

Yet another awesome job by everyone!!
Congrats to all for doing such a great job!
Many thanks to Gab, Cosmin and Darius for putting the whole thing together and the comments!!

Thanks for the kind words Gab!! I'll try to be more relaxed for the next one!!




Thanks Cos! Personally I quite enjoy Major Blues, I think it stems from all the old 50's Rock 'n' Roll records I taught myself when I was first learning Guitar!

Posted by: gregc1 May 12 2014, 04:43 PM

Oh wow, I had forgotten all about this one, great job GMCers and thanks to the instructors for putting it together. These things keep getting better and better.

Also, it's a true honor to get to jam with Darius.

Posted by: HungryForHeaven May 12 2014, 09:13 PM

Some really awesome playing in this one.

And some of your tones make me shiver.........

Posted by: Caelumamittendum May 12 2014, 09:36 PM

Well played everyone.

Was my take too poor for comments?

Posted by: wavo May 13 2014, 12:33 AM

Caelummamittendum-

Excellent Phrasing, super clean runs with soulful feeling and a kick ass beard.
A++ Would definitely listen again.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 13 2014, 06:47 AM

Hehe! A lot of folks including myself, have been a bit shy on working with the major blues, simply because I haven't taken the time to learn it properly, but now, I am just using my ears and making the best of it I too, was raised on rock n roll and evergreen songs by my mom and dad

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 13 2014, 07:31 AM

NO WAY! How in blazes did I miss writing about yours Sorry mate, but your take was pretty darn amazing Great tone, phrasing, direction, round and expressive playing! How could you think it's not good enough for comments? Eh?

Posted by: Jeroen May 13 2014, 08:03 AM

Maybe my take was too poor?

Posted by: Darius Wave May 13 2014, 12:11 PM

The pleasure is on my side mate! I'll post my thoughts on Your takes soon. Had a really busy days lately. Very cool to have You all here having such a great time. It's a pure pleasure for me

Posted by: Todd Simpson May 13 2014, 11:41 PM

Your take was so good that it got lumped in the "Instructor Takes" and didn't get commented on Killer playing, killer tone, and your harmonies really set it off. NICE!!!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 14 2014, 07:55 AM

Todd's right Hats off T man!

Posted by: tonyk May 14 2014, 08:40 AM

Thanks for feedback guys.
Vid was great

Posted by: SlowFingaX May 14 2014, 11:03 AM

Great job from all of you!! It was pleasurable to watch and listen!

Thanks for your nice feedbacks for Gab (especially this was the nice part of it: "This is my favorite part of the collab, congratulations!!") and Cosmin!

I liked to make this collab take and I'll think there's even better coming with that really fun 80's collab.

Thanks and congrats to all of us!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum May 14 2014, 01:02 PM

Thanks, guys! Very appreciated!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 15 2014, 08:43 AM

It's amazing to take some time and look on your take in a nice context and realize - hey! I am making music Isn't it great? How many of you have experienced this feeling?

Posted by: Darius Wave May 16 2014, 08:57 AM

Ok guys. Sorry for the delay. Here are my thougts on Your takes


Capasso - Very nice solo man. You look like You really dig what You're playing - that's very good. Great to have You on board You have a gift for sure and You feel the music + keep Your playing very emotional.


WRK and gregc1 - You didn't play a jam in this collab but I've pointed You because of Your similar style...similar and fantastic feel. Love dynamics and articulation usage from both of You. This time greg decided to provide some riffs but in his usual solos it's Your common style is visible Excelent job on both takes!


Sensible Jones - You rock man! Nice tele Very well matched take. Something different this time - I remember to hear You playing over sad backings most of the time Some great, essential blues pattern included.


Wavo - Very warm tone, maybe a bit too much for my taste but it's cool anyway and fit Your playing Same as Mr. Jones - some good essential blues stuff there.


Bleez and Beat Zbinden - Couldn't resist to put You both together while listening that both solos where so well fitted rhythmically Bleez as usuall has his recognizable style and tone - well done man! Beat - very clean and selective tone. Good execution and well prepared tone. I like Your abilty to create really descent melodic basis for all Your solos. Excelent


Procyon - Your SG is just crying! Very good add - liked that sad mood and peace over Your take. Simple yet very refreshing at this point of collab. Great job! Really sounding like gary did! Great job on this one


Allison Da Silva - You're very focused while playing. Trying to be precise and clean. That's a good atribute. You respect the listener taking care of details. Well done my friend


Tonyk - I've just reminded the main GMC quote - "From zero to hero". It sounds bad I don't mean You sounded like zero at the beginning but now it's a HUGE difference in Your playing comparing to the very first collab we did. I really enjoy Your progress and tone improvements. You can be proud of Yourself man...even if You know it's still much work to be done


SlowFingaX & Ricky9 - Somehow both of Your melodies sounded like a dialogue...I just got the together to make sure and...whoalaaaa Both of You got that good pressure to prioryze some melodic concepts. Ricky9 - Your take after dynamics and articulation upgrade is really a good one. Kepp up the good work. SlowfingaX - You got some good basics and feel of melody. I think You could work some more on colors in Your playing. Good melody basis is essential but it's just a first step. Nest step would be the details....a loooot of small details that seems to be not so obvious but do a lot of good job. I hope You know what I mean You're on the good path


Monica - well done! Good fit to the track, good tone and execution It really don't have to be anything more to please the listener. You're great musician and I think someday You'll be a monster player Won't get into details - we got them in messages


Snoop - Man that was something top notch. Love that bright tone, dynamics, low gain and some tiny details that make the differance Great one! You make that strat sing.

Cael - You're a great musician. I always enjoy Your solos. The only thing I always miss was written in the message You read before Excellent tension build with the phrase at the beginning of second part! Only 2 thoughts. 1 - Keep the rec button on for a little longer I was distraced from Your solo after You just immediately press STOP button and take away the hands from Your guitar (You were in hurry to the toilet? Leave some more time for fade out next time 2 - I know it's hard and we all do this sometimes but try to avoid abusing one lick too many times in one solo - 5:51 / 5:52 this chromatic legato lick shows in a few different places (at least 3-4 times) with the same rhythm. It's just the detail but at Your level this is something important to be aware of


Jeroen - Great to have You withing participants Looks like You always bring some extra work to Your recordings - nice sound and visuals Sorry for the technical issues. I think next will try to verify You files right after You send those and next time will be perfect. Liked Your smooth connection between all notes - pratically no breaks, smooth lines and good match to the track.


Gregc1 - Awesome to join Your powerfull backing guitar. Truly pomped out the full mix at the end Was a pleasure to join You at the final collab part Descent, precise execution and great groove! You're always warm wellcome to collaborate

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici May 16 2014, 10:51 AM

Thank you for Your kind words and for all Your time that You spend to work with me I hope You will have right and someday I will reach the level that we want. Only becoming a good player, I will show what damn brilliant instructor You are and making You to be proud of me it's a minimal way to reward Your work You are and You will always be a model for me as musician, guitarist and instructor

Posted by: SlowFingaX May 16 2014, 11:28 AM

SlowfingaX - You got some good basics and feel of melody. I think You could work some more on colors in Your playing. Good melody basis is essential but it's just a first step. Nest step would be the details....a loooot of small details that seems to be not so obvious but do a lot of good job. I hope You know what I mean You're on the good path

Thanks mate for your thoughts about my take!
I'm learning more and more and try to find some more colors for my guitar playing...more steps forward of course is my goal!

I just bought a new laptop because I got so tired for my old garbage
This isn't the fastest and best (but very good with my budget)..but much better than my over 5 year old Asus..which I had before.
Now I have Intel i7 with 8gb (earlier core 2 duo with 3gb). I hope it's much easier to make some editing and recording now...and maybe even some more better quality Of course it's also take some time to get used to Win 8.1

Posted by: Darius Wave May 16 2014, 12:04 PM

You're wellcome! Your new device would be better for sure! You will feel much more comfortable especially when editting video

Posted by: Sensible Jones May 16 2014, 04:13 PM

Thanks Darius! That's my 1987 G&L ASAT.
I do like playing Major Blues although I am more of a Minor kind of guy!!

Posted by: gregc1 May 16 2014, 05:05 PM

Thanks so much for the comments Darius!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 16 2014, 05:45 PM

I feel this with this type of collabs. Sometimes I just record a 15 seconds solo, and then the result is a big song with lots of nice take and great players rocking. GMC collabs are a beautiful experience.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 17 2014, 03:04 PM

Proof to the fact that sometimes a 15 seconds sequence can become a great story

Posted by: tonyk May 18 2014, 03:55 AM

Thanks for feedback Darius.I'll get there one day

Posted by: Procyon May 18 2014, 04:22 PM

Thanks a lot, Cosmin, Gab, and Darius for your feedback - it means a lot to me!

Posted by: Darius Wave May 19 2014, 09:36 AM

You all did a great job guys!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 19 2014, 10:31 PM

As Darius said - we only noticed what was obvious Keep it up!