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Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 6 2008, 11:51 AM

 2.Muris_Varajic_Junk_Medley_Backing_Full.mp3 ( 5.27MB ) : 607


Ok,so here we are with another
collab specially for instructors.
I'm giving you backing track for my Guitar Idol competition entry
called Junk Medley,it contains few different genres
so I guess all of us would be able to find something we like
to play over.
Now,small problem about this track is tempo
and time signature changes but I'm sure we can get over it.

Now,have a listen to the backing,
you may use some of the themes from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DNfG5QBmm0 if you want
and then you can modify it,as you wish.

Now,just post here which part each of you would
like to play over,per example, from 2:03 to 2:43 etc.
Another important thing,when exporting your takes (mp3,wave)
you'll have to give me starting point also in seconds,
per example,take from 2:03 to 2:43,starting point 1:58,
just to help me with editing.

Ok,lets starts,share your thoughts here,
I'll open another thread.specially for uploads!

Cheers

Deadline is 6th July 2008.

 2.Muris_Varajic_Junk_Medley_Backing_Full.mp3 ( 5.27MB ) : 607

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 6 2008, 12:12 PM

I am interested in the 03:12-03:27 part, I'll give the exact times with my entry.

Muris could you briefly let me know the harmonies for this part?

edit - it seemed a little short, so depending on how many other people we get in this collab I'll be able to do the ending as well. (in other words 03:12- to ending)

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jun 6 2008, 12:26 PM

Downloaded. I can't listen right now but I will back with some info about my take.
Great idea Muris and good luck for the next week

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 6 2008, 12:30 PM

Yeah,it might be a little short Kris but we can
expand duration of each take once
we have all participants.

And hrmony for that part is something like this:
F#5,then F9 add #4(actually F5 with open G,B and high E),
F#5 once again and last one in D#/G#,with A# and A as passing notes right before it.
Please ask if there's anything else.

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Jun 6 2008, 12:31 PM

I would like to do something in the beginning, I will let you know the exact times, I just downloaded the backing and will mess around a bit Any deadline for our contributions?

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 6 2008, 12:31 PM

No deadline at all Marcus,take your time,
we are honored to have you involved here.

Thanks tho Jerry!

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Jun 6 2008, 12:53 PM

No deadline sounds cool, since BG will play a festival in spain soon, which will keep me a bit busy

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 6 2008, 03:38 PM

Very cool Muris, I'll let you know on the time!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 6 2008, 04:52 PM

Once we get an impression of how many people want to be a part of this (etc) - what do you think about setting some kind of deadline? It could be however long we want it to - but if we don't set one at all this could turn into an eternal project. I know that some people (including me) need a deadline to "get going"...

If I know that we will have a final mix ready in, say one month, that will motivate me to start working on it pretty soon - but if I don't know if it will be ready in a couple of months it probably won't get my priority at all.

Let me know what you think!

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 6 2008, 05:08 PM

I see the point Kris,some "pushing" wouldn't harm

I'll set 6th July 2008. as a deadline for uploads,
I guess one months should be enough.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 6 2008, 07:12 PM

That suits me perfect, thanks! Will it work for you Marcus?

Posted by: Trond Vold Jun 7 2008, 03:09 AM

I really want to do something at 01.19 to around 01.38-39

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jun 7 2008, 05:02 AM

Hi,I will take part from 0.23-0.52 I think,if it is ok off course.And one more thing,Muris can I sing in serbian,it is kind of that vibe here,Balkan I mean.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 7 2008, 02:21 PM

Kris,Thrond and Nemanja are IN.

Nemanja,sure you can,
it'd be odd to sing that part in english per example

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 7 2008, 04:52 PM

I'll take the first part, 0.00-0.53

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Jun 7 2008, 11:08 PM

i dont know if this is mp3 file Muris .i download it but its PHP file

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Jun 8 2008, 10:22 AM

Yup, that deadline would be fine for me, but now the part that I wanted to have is already taken, damn Well, I will have to look fo another section in the playback then, next time I'll be faster

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 8 2008, 10:25 AM

Hiaham rename the file to filename.mp3 and it will work!

Nemanja - it would be soo cool if you sang in Serbian!



Maybe Muris has a solution for this, we could prolongue a section or maybe you could "duel" (for lack of a better word) with someone else..

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 8 2008, 01:10 PM

I'm afraid that would be too long Ivan,almost 25% of whole tune



It is MP3 Hisham,just change extension to .mp3 and it'll work.



Well I could duplicate specific section if needed.
Problem is,each section leads to next one so it might sound
a bit odd but nonetheless,we can try it.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 8 2008, 04:36 PM

Sorry Muris, then the last (F-F#) part maybe? It is roughly the same only lasts less. OK?

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 9 2008, 06:13 AM

I think Kris booked that one already,but not entirely,
03:12-03:27 , you could close the piece eventually.

I would wait until we see who else is interested,
then it'll be much easier to make final arrangement of takes.

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Jun 9 2008, 09:44 AM

ok its work now .i will take the Arabic rhythm part ,is it free till now or somebody works on it.let me now plz

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jun 9 2008, 12:27 PM

Muris I cant find the Uploads for collab.Please help.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 9 2008, 04:05 PM

Oh, I just now realized that you are actually reserving spots over the backing, and not repeating the backing parts. Didn't want to take others spots then, sorry man. I'll skip this one then.

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Jun 9 2008, 04:31 PM

Maybe it is a good idea to first see which instructors would like to be in this, which parts they would like to play, and then Muris could kind of organize who is playing on what part, otherwise it turns into a "who comes first plays first" thing Well, I would like to play something in the intro, maybe from 0-21 seconds.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 10 2008, 05:08 PM

I haven't opened it yet,
first we have to see who's gonna play which part.



Just give us time markers for the spot you'd like,
then we'll make arrangement.



No need for skipping Ivan,we can do even few bars each,
more color to the overall sound,it doesn't have to be "full part" for each participants.

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jun 11 2008, 12:19 PM

I am interested in the 02:24-03:07 part.

Muris, when we have the complete list of instructors, please let me know how long my take should be.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 11 2008, 07:10 PM

No worries Jerry,we will have everything sorted once
we get full list of participants.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 11 2008, 10:29 PM

I will take 0.21-0.39 is that OK man?

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Jun 11 2008, 11:05 PM

This BT is amazing Muris (and your take in guitar idol too !!!). unfortunately I'm not able now to record anything, I'm changing my gear and I don't have my POD XT in my home

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 21 2008, 12:00 PM

Who else is interested??

C'mon guys!

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jun 23 2008, 09:55 PM

I may be on board I am going to listen tonight and see what I come up with, it's hard right now I keep hearing your leads Great BT by the way Muris

Trond are you on board? if not I wanted the time slot you spoke of

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 24 2008, 07:33 AM

Looking forward to it Henry!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 24 2008, 11:46 AM

Hey Muris, just checking how many spots left?

Posted by: Ian Bushell Jun 24 2008, 01:41 PM

Hay Muris,
This is a great idea! But am a bit pushed for time this month:(
Idol take was really cool man.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 24 2008, 03:49 PM

Not so many participants so far I'm afraid



No probs Ian,take your time and thanks tho!!

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jun 25 2008, 01:12 PM

C'mon guys! I wanna record my take

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jun 28 2008, 08:22 PM

I recorded mine the first day that the Idea came out.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 28 2008, 08:29 PM

Awesome Nemanja!!

We'll wait few more days for more participants
but if it stays this way we can split parts anyhow

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 29 2008, 11:04 AM

Maybe sending a couple of PM's to instructors can do the trick. Not everybody is present all the time etc. Just a thought.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jun 29 2008, 02:34 PM

Will do but I'm sure 99% of them are aware of this collab

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jun 29 2008, 02:47 PM

Oh,taht would be a shame,it is a great collab,and BT.And enjoyed so much singing on it,

Posted by: Joe Kataldo Jul 1 2008, 11:56 AM

Yep PM really helped, I missed this

Posted by: Joe Kataldo Jul 1 2008, 12:50 PM

May I know the chord progression from 1:19 to 2:20 ?

I'm interested in that part but I'm not sure of the changes

Thanks

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 1 2008, 02:18 PM

Thanks for replay Joe

May I ask you to wait just a few more days
till we get full list of participants?
Total time is under 4mins so we need
to share parts equally.

Posted by: Joe Kataldo Jul 1 2008, 03:30 PM

for sure

Posted by: Lian Gerbino Jul 1 2008, 07:20 PM

I´m in muris.... I downloaded backing track, let me see where I´ll play.
I received the message in my board today, is there some time yet? is deadline 6 july rigth?

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jul 1 2008, 07:46 PM

Muris I have been waiting for Trond to respond to my question about the time slot. To avoid confusion can you post a list of who is locked in at what times? I'd like to attempt something tonight

Thanks

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 1 2008, 08:49 PM

Hey Muris is collab deadline till 6th of July? I didn't ye recorded my take

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 1 2008, 11:44 PM

That is deadline for final lineup actually,
not to record takes by then.

We will need more conversation here
to create fine and equal section for each participant,
lets wait day or two more to see if someone else will jump in!!




That would be hard at this point Henry
cause some of the instructors wanted too long parts
and I need full list of players to set fine sections for each of them.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 2 2008, 12:09 AM

OK, I am waiting for the line up ending to start recording. Thanks for notifying

Posted by: Lian Gerbino Jul 2 2008, 02:35 AM

could I take from 00.04 to 00.22? ah, ok... I wait the line up too

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jul 2 2008, 05:59 PM

Ok I am almost done with my part - should I upload here or do we wait?

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jul 2 2008, 07:31 PM

Ok here is the mp3 mix of my take!

I won't have access to my recording equipment for a couple of days so if you want my files before the deadline I will need to upload by latest tomorrow! If so let me know where you want the files!

PS This was an awesomly cool backing and really tricky at the same time - I can understand why the guitar Idol drummer got a bit confused!

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jul 2 2008, 07:44 PM

Nice take Kris!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jul 2 2008, 07:53 PM

Thanks Henry!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 3 2008, 12:01 AM

Great take Kris, great whammy and mixo/phrygian use, I can hear that you have Greek origin

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 3 2008, 01:40 AM

Amazing backing Muris! I'm interested in recording something begining at 2:46... Is it ok or that part has been chosen earlier.. ?

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jul 3 2008, 08:55 AM

Thanks Ivan - I have never paid my Greek roots much tribute ( I have never lived there)...but it feels great to hear you say that!



It would be awesome to hear your take Gabriel!

Posted by: Joe Kataldo Jul 3 2008, 10:36 AM

I'm waiting too for final line-up...nice take kris

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 3 2008, 11:30 AM

Nice playing Kris,love it!!

Few more days and I'll set final line up
with timings for all participants,thanks for waiting once more!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 3 2008, 02:22 PM

What an amazing and fresh solo Kris!! You should make a lesson based on it for GMC!

I saw Muris participation in guitar idol and I can't believe the drummer's performance. They should have given Muris a second chance. His song was the most awesome and original of the competition.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 3 2008, 05:58 PM

<offtopic>I think Muris tune was way original than the winner one too... </offtopic>

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jul 3 2008, 08:04 PM

Muris today is the last time I will have internet access for the next few days so if you don't hear back from me that is why. Also thx for help with Vegas I am just about up and running now!!

I agree, phenominal arrangement-kudos my friend! Those judges are nuts your time to shine will come

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jul 3 2008, 08:20 PM

Wow thanks Gabriel!

Yes I agree that Muris' tune was something completely different than Guerra's - and if I had been in the jury there is no doubt that I would had chosen Muris!

Fortunately for everyone involved - I have got the impression that Muris is quite happy with the experience anyway. As has been pointed out Muris "won" when he was chosen to come to London - to be seen and heard in such a cool guitar contest with so many great people from the business.

+ Muris got to meet Smells and Bondy!

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 3 2008, 11:07 PM

Stop spoiling,record something !!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 3 2008, 11:11 PM

ok.

Posted by: Lian Gerbino Jul 4 2008, 02:00 PM

yes....

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 6 2008, 02:14 PM

Final call guys,anyone else??

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 6 2008, 11:05 PM

Ok,it's time to finally close this topic and start with uploads!!

Here's what we have so far:

Ivan Milenkovic - opening till 0.23

Nemanja Filipovic - 0.23-0.52

Hisham ? 0.53- 01.19
(I will mute lead synth so you can play your own melody)

Trond Vold - 01.19 - 01.38-39

Joe Kataldo 01-38 - 01.58
(Sorry Joe,we need few more spots so I had to split your part)

Henry Dietzel ? 01.58- 02.22
(I will mute lead synth at the end so you can play your own melody)


Jerry Arcidiacono - 02:24-02:46
(Sorry Jerry,we need few more spots so I had to split your part)

Gabriel Leopardi ? 02:46 - 03:12

Lian Gerbino? 03.11 - 03.27

Kristopher Dahl - 03:27- to ending
(Kris,would you mind to split your part with Lian ?)


Are we all OK with this line-up?

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 6 2008, 11:10 PM

Isn't Marcus Siepen playing the beginning?

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 6 2008, 11:14 PM

Well he did apply for that part
but Marcus isn't online lately so I though
he might miss his part after all

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 7 2008, 01:10 AM

OK Muris, don't mind me asking, just needed to check that out.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jul 7 2008, 07:05 AM

I am pretty happy with my take - but if I had to shorten it I'd like to keep the ending part of my take, if possible! (in other words 03:25 - ending)


I, and I suspect the same goes for Marcus S, thought that as with previous collabs our place was secured if we replied we were in. I understand now why we did it differently for this one as it has more of a song structure.

Also, for future collabs (with this kind of song strucutre) I think this way of doing it (first having a thread to see what interest there is, then setting people's exact solo spots) - is a good one!

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 7 2008, 11:56 AM

Absolutely Kris,the ending part was mind blowing with that great melody,03:25 - ending!!
Sorry once more for shortening but we have to make sure other participate as well,right?

Posted by: David Wallimann Jul 7 2008, 03:35 PM

Just wanted to stop by and say that I am following this topic closely.
I would have loved to participate. I downloaded the track and everything, but I am completely swamped with work. This month is crazy with a lot of extra obs. I am playing a few weddings, teaching, and lots of other stuf.
Sorry I haven't been very involved in the community but I'll be more involved as soon as this craziness settles a bit... :-)

Posted by: Lian Gerbino Jul 7 2008, 07:43 PM

ok, tomorrow I´ll upload my part!!! thx muris

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jul 7 2008, 08:46 PM

Muris-Can you mute it and post it somewhere for me now? I only have internet in the office at the moment so it may take me a few days to get my take uploaded

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 7 2008, 09:13 PM

Of course.I'll upload brand new backing with muted synths in
topic made specially for uploads,
I just want to be sure if everyone is ok with the lineup.



Just wait till we have confirmation from all participants,
then I'll make topic for uploads.



No problem David,keep rocking and see you in further collabs!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 7 2008, 10:06 PM

Confirmed here Muris, can't wait for the backing

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jul 7 2008, 11:07 PM

Ok, I've got the info about my take
Muris, have you already thought about a deadline for this?

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 8 2008, 12:28 AM

Your part will be the same on new backing
so you can record it right away if you want,
just wait for upload topic.



I'll start topic for uploads as soon as we got confirmations from all participants.
But you can start record whenever you want and upload it latter on.

Posted by: Lian Gerbino Jul 8 2008, 05:08 AM

ok!!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 8 2008, 03:56 PM

I was confused and I recorded something over 2:23 to 2:46 fragment... Tell me if it's ok or if I have to record over the following part...

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 8 2008, 04:33 PM

I'm afraid that part was already taken by Jerry

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jul 8 2008, 05:55 PM

Hey Muris,

confirmed on the time slot, just waiting on the BT without synth

Thanks

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jul 8 2008, 06:05 PM

Heres mine,it's ion Serbian,so you mite not understand a word.

 WithBT.mp3 ( 1.24MB ) : 202

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jul 8 2008, 07:27 PM

Nice take Nem-what are you singing about?

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jul 8 2008, 07:47 PM

Uh,a bout a people seeking people on the same vibe,people who love nature and life,and think positive in every way.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jul 8 2008, 07:48 PM

Love it Nemanja - so cool! To my scandinavian ears there was some really unpredicatble melody moves in there!

Posted by: Lian Gerbino Jul 8 2008, 07:48 PM

nice nemanja!!

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jul 8 2008, 07:51 PM

Thanks,guys,this was kinda natural for me.This melodies comes with the Balkan and the vibe hi is giving a way.

Forgot to say,this Backing Track was very inspiring by it self.Great stuff Muris.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 8 2008, 09:59 PM

Nice take man, interesting melody

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 8 2008, 10:07 PM

Cool,cool, kind a mix of EKV and hmm...Saban?

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Jul 8 2008, 11:52 PM

ill start mine tomorrow sorry about delay muris .

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 9 2008, 12:16 AM

No problem at all Hisham.
Check out http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=17314 I opened for uploads only.
Your part (9/8) is now without that synth lead so you can do your own melody.

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Jul 9 2008, 09:05 AM

you missed my part Muris , i choosed the oriental part from 0.23 to 0.52
but it doesnt matter i ll do as you informed from 0.53 to 1.19

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 9 2008, 02:55 PM

Sorry Hisham but someone else booked the same part before
And I thought you could deploy some great stuff over 9/8 groove!!

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jul 9 2008, 08:54 PM

Muris

I just downloaded the take without the synth....thank you. I'm not sure what happened but there is a drum part that varies between the two It occurs around 4.5 sec
ver1 is from the take with synth and ver2 is without
 ver_1.mp3 ( 138.8K ) : 162

 ver_2.mp3 ( 138.8K ) : 156

I am looking for ver1 BT just without the synth. I can cut and edit the two together if you don't mind, or if it is an easy fix for you do you mind correcting it for me? Please let me know Thanks

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 9 2008, 09:15 PM

Do not worry about the drums Henry,
just use newer backing and give me your take
with and without backing.
Would you mind to do it in uploads topic tho?
Thanks

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jul 9 2008, 09:52 PM

No problem, I will upload in the a.m. when I get back to work.
I only ask because the extra drums throw my solo off a bit.

Thanks Muris

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jul 10 2008, 02:23 AM

Nothing with out Saban
Mada ima tu i malo Smaka.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 10 2008, 08:40 AM

Tacno



I'm sorry for that fill Henry,
to be honest I don't recall when did I edit it

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 10 2008, 06:24 PM

No problem! I'll record a new take...

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 11 2008, 01:48 PM

Thanks Gabriel