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Posted by: Trond Vold Apr 8 2010, 03:04 AM

Hi guys! Seems like i finally have a new idea going! Working on some old songs seems to have worked by giving me some ideas.

I think a good reason why i ran out of ideas was because of the same constant tone i was using, so i've tried to alter it abit, making it all more exciting
But not sure how well it works, so i decided to upload a little sample.

Please note; There's no bass on the first part of the sample, and on the 2nd part.. it might be a bit to loud (So are the strings!)

Personally i kinda like the sound, but it might be borderline muddy.
What do you think?

Testtttttttttt.mp3 ( 1.31MB ) : 284

Posted by: The Uncreator Apr 8 2010, 03:07 AM

To be honest, this is offensively awesome. This has amazing potential, You need to finish it. The bass seemed to sit fine to me and the strings, I actually liked there presence, it was enough in the mix to add the drama without drowning out the guitars. The only other thing was that I wasn't too fond of the snare, But overall this is just another awesome piece of music from you. Great job.

Now finish it!

Posted by: Trond Vold Apr 8 2010, 03:24 AM

"Offensively awesome" Thanks!

My goal with this one is to make it somewhat coherent, and not made up of dozens of different sections. Which is both easier and trickier at the same time..

Posted by: UncleSkillet Apr 8 2010, 03:49 AM

I like this new tone a lot Trond!! Well for rythem anyway.

It's very crunchy and warm, also it's cutting through the mix just right. Grove and song progression are nice also.

When you decide to cut your lead tracks in just change the sound some to give it a more bold sound (highs and mids, also split stereo with a delay) and everything will mix together really nice I think.

Cheers Bro!

Your buddy Skillet!

EDIT: PS --- I love the whammy dive at 0:27 into the change

Edit2 (sorry) ---- PM me if you want to share some ideas. I really like this short take and would love the chance to JAM over it and share some ideas. Of course you could have them when we get finished because I'm just in it for the fun factor and not the money

Posted by: Adrian Figallo Apr 8 2010, 04:00 AM

very very very good tone!!
the intro reminds me i don't why to papa roach (and i love jerry's tone)

Posted by: kahall Apr 8 2010, 04:10 AM

love that sound.

Posted by: coffeeman Apr 8 2010, 04:54 AM

Awesome sound. And as the uncreator says , please finish it. Is nice to have your songs back, pure talent!

Posted by: thefireball Apr 8 2010, 05:22 AM

At first i didn't hear a difference (don't know why)-- then i listened again more closely and i could tell a difference. I love it! Sounds great! I had to compare it to the old tracks you've done and then I heard the difference. I like it a lot! I love the dive you did! I hope one day I'll get the tone I seek. I've heard it's mostly in your fingers, but I'm still not getting tone I'd like......anyways.....haha...best of luck in your new ideas! I'm glad you've had a rekindling of your ideas.

Posted by: Trond Vold Apr 8 2010, 07:33 PM

Thanks alot guys! Feels good having some ideas again!

QUOTE (UncleSkillet @ Apr 8 2010, 04:49 AM)

EDIT: PS --- I love the whammy dive at 0:27 into the change

Edit2 (sorry) ---- PM me if you want to share some ideas. I really like this short take and would love the chance to JAM over it and share some ideas. Of course you could have them when we get finished because I'm just in it for the fun factor and not the money

The more ideas the better

Sounds like fun to me

Will drop you a message after work.

Posted by: relaxenjoy Apr 8 2010, 07:45 PM

I agree, this rocks.

Great tone and I looove the rhythm, I really dig music like this!!

Definitely consider this more encouragement to finish!

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Apr 8 2010, 09:50 PM

sounds good Trond . i like it

Posted by: Trond Vold Apr 9 2010, 02:21 AM

Added some new stuff to it, but now i've entangled myself in my usual mess and not sure how to continue

Lala.mp3 ( 2.14MB ) : 232

Posted by: The Uncreator Apr 9 2010, 02:31 AM

What you got right there is perfect for the beginning of the song. Right after where it ends, the next riffs should bring in the vocals I think, Its a perfect setup for a dramatic song, and I also think some strings would sound good with the verses as well, keep the tensions rolling.

I like where its headed though, sounds awesome!

Posted by: thefireball Apr 9 2010, 04:41 AM

QUOTE (Trond Vold @ Apr 8 2010, 08:21 PM)

Added some new stuff to it, but now i've entangled myself in my usual mess and not sure how to continue

Lala.mp3 ( 2.14MB ) : 232

It's getting better!

Loving it! Here's an idea, if you're still stuck, maybe some part in the song make the song go a little quieter, then rip on the solo when the music swells- with maybe a whammy bar scream (from the body of the guitar and pull up: instead of a dive bomb.) haha, just an idea. Just would like to help one of my top favorite guitarists.

Maybe what i said will lead you to another idea if that's not what you had in mind. You'll do great on this song - i have faith in you. I'll pray for you to get some ideas.

Good luck!

Posted by: Santiago Diaz Garces Apr 9 2010, 05:03 AM

Great tone man!! Reminds me to Papa Roach as Adrian said.

Posted by: Trond Vold Apr 14 2010, 04:07 AM

Well, seems like my song took another direction than i first had planned out
Made 2 verses and a chorus, a placeholder for a solo or two.. and a quiet part.. but problem is that i'm not sure the first section fits into the song anymore

(The exported mp3 clips a few times.. had the volume and bass too high again)

Lala2.mp3 ( 4.89MB ) : 230

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Apr 14 2010, 09:12 PM

Wow Trond this song sounds very powerful! I really like this guitar tone, production sounds very good too (sounds expencive )! Great job on developing the song...

QUOTE (Trond Vold @ Apr 14 2010, 05:07 AM)

Well, seems like my song took another direction than i first had planned out

Made 2 verses and a chorus, a placeholder for a solo or two.. and a quiet part.. but problem is that i'm not sure the first section fits into the song anymore

(The exported mp3 clips a few times.. had the volume and bass too high again)

Lala2.mp3 ( 4.89MB ) : 230

Posted by: thefireball Apr 15 2010, 12:53 AM

Yeah i like the new turn in the direction of the song! I especially like the part when you back the distortion off for a bit. Makes for a dramatic comeback. I think this new direction flows better too! Awesome!!! Keep it up!

Posted by: ruben_mcn Apr 15 2010, 01:06 AM

this sounds really awsome Trond maybe you could do a lesson out of it after its finished ??