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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 20 2017, 04:30 AM

Hello everybody!

I'd like to invite you to be part of this new GMC collaboration! We've been exploring new styles in the latest collabs and the results have been really interesting so I've decided to continue expanding our horizons. This time, I've recorded a Fuzz Blues backing track inspired by artists like Gary Clark Jr, Jack White and The Black Keys.

Backing track:  Fuzzy_Blues_98_bpm.mp3 ( 3.02MB ) : 852


Chords: (Dm - Dm - Bb - Gm)

Scales suggested: D pentatonic minor & D minor aeolian.

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator


IF YOU NEED HELP LET ME KNOW! I'M HERE TO GUIDE YOU.


IMPORTANT INFO About files required:

In order to make the things easier for compiling takes and mixing I need that each participant shares 3 files:

- Audio file with the mix of the backing and your guitar.
- Audio file only with your guitar (If possible this audio should have the same length than the mix version)
- Video of you playing the solo, and if it's not possible a picture. (Mp4 format if it's possible)

The best way to share this is compressing in a zip file to be downloaded from here or using sharing service as dropbox, wetransfer, and copying the link here.

If you decide to share your files using soundcloud please remember to "allow downloads".

Thanks!


DEADLINE: March 10th



PS: Are you a new member? A GMC collaboration is based on a backing track over which you can add your playing (solos, arrangements, vocals, other instruments) and share it here. Then I'll mix everything to build a full song.


Who is in??

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Posted by: bleez Feb 20 2017, 11:29 AM

Had me at 'Fuzz'. Most definatley in
Hopefully I can steal some Robin Trower licks

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 20 2017, 01:11 PM

Great!!


By Fuzzy, I don't mean that every solo or take needs to be recorded with Fuzz effect.


By the way, here you have some free Fuzz vsti links:

https://youtu.be/8GqgGTf_Wwc

http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2012/04/03/dirty-fuzz-free-fuzz-guitar-pedal-vst-plugin-by-damyfx/

Posted by: Sensible Jones Feb 20 2017, 02:57 PM

Yep, I'm in!!!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 20 2017, 09:51 PM

Count me in as well for practice, bop on over to my sunday challenge and play a bit of blues in the key of A. Different key from this collab, but blues based so good practice

http://bit.ly/sundayshredfestx39

Posted by: yoncopin Feb 21 2017, 09:59 PM

Fuzz + Blues, that's pretty much all I know! I'll try to get something on this one too.

Posted by: Phil66 Feb 21 2017, 10:46 PM

I'm in

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 22 2017, 01:28 PM

Great guys! You are welcome.

Cool! Feel free to use this backing the next week!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 24 2017, 01:41 AM

Hey friends! How is it going? Do you need some inspiration?

Posted by: bleez Feb 24 2017, 07:58 PM

been jamming over the track, I dont have enough in the toolbag to play over the entire backing this is what Ive got at the moment, might work, dunno..... I'll try to polish it up though

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9rDAPBevYM

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 25 2017, 05:04 PM

Hey Bleez! This is so beautiful!! Thanks a lot for the solo! I don't think that this needs polishing, but if you have a better version in mind, go for it!

Posted by: bleez Feb 25 2017, 06:25 PM

Thanks Gab Its such a cool backing to play over.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 28 2017, 01:08 AM

Yeah! I hope we have many more takes for this one.

Posted by: coffeeman Mar 1 2017, 04:53 PM

I'm in!

Posted by: Phil66 Mar 1 2017, 10:10 PM

Just a first take, I've posted it in case I don't get time to do another, maybe there is something in it that can be used if that happens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkERHnY7gt4

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 3 2017, 04:26 PM

Nice playing Phil! Thanks for you take. I think that there are some great lines here to be used for the final mix! Feel free to provide more takes or, share all the required files for this one.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 3 2017, 08:25 PM

Here's an improv take over the backing:

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 4 2017, 07:36 PM

Hi Cael! Fantastic playing mate! There are many great licks there that will make the track interesting! Please share the only guitar file!

Thanks for joining.

Posted by: MisterM Mar 5 2017, 11:41 AM

Hi Gab, Bleez, Phil, Coffeeman, Caelumamittendum, nice takes....
I shall like participating has this one

This morning I tried to play on.





Wav + BT : http://ahp.li/454216b6b7791dbb9298.wav

Wav Only : http://ahp.li/bfbb8de7c48cc8f1e9c8.wav

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 5 2017, 07:18 PM

That's SO good MisterM!! Killer tone and tasty playing! Thanks a lot for your input mate.

Posted by: MisterM Mar 5 2017, 07:35 PM

Thank Gab,

The duration is good for the collaboration ?
I didn't want to play longer not to lose me....

Posted by: bleez Mar 5 2017, 11:55 PM

very cool and that lick at the end when you switched to the bridge pickup was awesome!

Posted by: MisterM Mar 6 2017, 06:12 AM

Thank you Bleez

Your take is very good too

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 6 2017, 02:30 PM

yes! We usually select the stronger fragments to make the final mix.

Posted by: MisterM Mar 6 2017, 07:15 PM

ok thank, I'm happy to participate

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 6 2017, 09:18 PM

Here's mine I used one hand to play the solo and my picking hand to articulate the mini wah. I wanted to see about playing an entire solo with just one hand while using the other for the wah instead of using my foot. Worked out for the most part and was quite fun



Without Backing
 withoutbacking.mp3 ( 4.03MB ) : 137


With Backing
 withbacking.mp3 ( 4.03MB ) : 105



Todd

Posted by: Phil66 Mar 6 2017, 11:03 PM

Hello Gab,

As there aren't too many entries in this one, I did my exercises and then just played around with the backing again. Here is another improvisation, not really knowing where I was going but hopefully you can pull something off it to use

Here is the link for everything you need. Just give me a shout if you need anything else https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ap09zsLCowi5iLdGzCYunGDkQHv7kg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz-VrL7EA9Q

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 7 2017, 02:33 AM

Here is my short take for the collab! It's been a while since I participated in one.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 7 2017, 08:32 PM

That's a cool idea and solo Todd! Thanks for your take.




Thanks a lot Phil! This new take sounds more consistent.





Great stuff man! I really dig your tone on this one. Thanks a lot!

Posted by: yoncopin Mar 8 2017, 02:36 AM

I just ripped this out in an evening, hope it fits somewhere where you can use it.



https://www.dropbox.com/s/i34n4qg586mys15/yoncopin_FuzzyBlues.zip?dl=0

Posted by: MisterM Mar 8 2017, 06:01 AM

Hi Yoncopin
Very Good take, I like tone and playing

Posted by: bleez Mar 8 2017, 07:39 AM

yes, great take and tone, Brian

all you guys with these white strats........ Damn, I totally want a white strat

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 8 2017, 01:33 PM

Killer tone and playing mate! Now I want a white Strat too!

Posted by: yoncopin Mar 8 2017, 02:35 PM

Thanks guys I really appreciate you all taking the time to comment, it's very motivating. Your takes are all great too, MisterM, I always enjoy your REC and playing it's very tasteful.

ONE OF US! ONE OF US!!

Posted by: MisterM Mar 8 2017, 07:11 PM

Thank you yoncopin

Can't wait to see this collab

Posted by: Phil66 Mar 8 2017, 09:40 PM

It doesn't work mate, I've got one, it just doesn't work, not for everyone anyway

Great work everyone, y'all put my takes to shame, I'll be well back in the mix

Posted by: yoncopin Mar 9 2017, 02:03 AM

I will kinda agree with Phil here. For some reason I was determined to bend my one Strat to my will. It took a new neck (Warmoth compound radius) a new pickguard (Warmoth with the volume control moved out of the way) and a new set of pickups (Dimarzio Injector, Area 67, Fast Track 2) to get it where I wanted it to be. I do really like the body shape though. If someone asked, I'd just tell them to get an Ibanez or Schecter and be done with it.

Posted by: Phil66 Mar 9 2017, 07:28 PM

I had the volume knob mod too. Hated where it was

Posted by: bleez Mar 11 2017, 12:35 AM

here's my files. Added a phaser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38KsvFW_O4w


guitar only
[attachment=45944:guitar.wav]
with backing
[attachment=45945:with_backing.wav]
vid
[attachment=45943:fuzzy_blues_take.wmv]

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 11 2017, 06:02 AM

Strats are their own type of beast It sounds like you tried to turn yours in to an ibby? If you want that vibe, yeah, just get the ibby But you wan the strat vibe, get a strat I still want a Yngnwie strat with a scalloped fretboard. I"ve always wanted one and I've never ever gotten the chance to play a real scalloped neck. Which kinda sux. Every time time I see one on ebay they about a thousand bux. Ouch!! But I will keep my eye out The tone of the strat is unmistakeable. Just like the TELECASTER and they are PERFECT (IMHO) for this type of work. I used a xiphos of course for my take But that's me all over aint it? I also used a wah and got a sorta of early Metallica vibe. Playing against the grain I guess. I heard all these great, authentic blues solos and thought, "hmm, that's taken care of, what can I do to a dd to it and provide counterpoint.


Todd

Posted by: MisterM Mar 11 2017, 06:32 AM

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 11 2017, 11:02 AM

Sorry, Gabriel. I do not have the files anymore and I don't have time to record a new one at the moment

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 11 2017, 05:47 PM

Nice one MisterM! Are you planning to send me the files for this new take too?





I'm so sorry about it Cael.

Posted by: AK Rich Mar 11 2017, 05:50 PM

Why wouldn't you? They are dead sexy!

Posted by: bleez Mar 11 2017, 05:50 PM

that's my take gab files are on page 2

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 11 2017, 05:54 PM

ahh! now that I see the tattoo, it wasn't possible!

I already have your audio files in my folder. I'm starting the mix today. This one is really promising.

Posted by: bleez Mar 11 2017, 09:21 PM

hey Rich, remember when I was gonna buy the white hendrix strat but I decided on the tele instead?
nah... neither do I

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 12 2017, 05:27 PM

Sorry Gab, I've been away this weekend. Is it too late if I post my take tomorrow? I have something ready, I just need to record it and do a Vid!!

Posted by: AK Rich Mar 12 2017, 06:44 PM

Nah I don't remember that.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 12 2017, 10:33 PM

Hey SJ! It's not late! I'll be finishing the mix tomorrow so I can add yours.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 13 2017, 09:59 PM

Sorry Gab, couldn't shoot a Video. My Cam is having issues with my Win10 for some reason!!

Hope this pic will do instead:-



https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/fuzzy-collab-bt
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/fuzzy-collab-nbt

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 14 2017, 01:07 AM

Thanks SJ!! Your take was very necessary! I have the mix finished!

Thanks SJ!! Your take was very necessary! I have the mix finished!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 14 2017, 04:24 PM

Cool!!
Looking forward to hearing it Gab!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 15 2017, 06:30 PM

I was working on the video for this one and I sudenly notice that Phil has an AWESOME shirt!!

It made my day.

Posted by: MisterM Mar 15 2017, 06:55 PM

yes Wonderfull Shirt
I want same

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 15 2017, 07:40 PM

Ok guys! I think that we DID IT again!!

We continue exploring new styles successfully and I can say that there is some nice fresh air on this one! Also, Lady Gaga has sent some vocals for this one...

Thanks everybody for joining!

Posted by: Phil66 Mar 15 2017, 09:32 PM

Well done everyone, another great collab and another stunning video by Gab. Gab your videos just keep getting better! The TV companies will be chasing you soon.

Glad you like the T-shirt

Looking forward to the next one.

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 16 2017, 12:20 AM

Nice! That was really awesome to watch. What a surprise to have Lady Gaga join us. I think I'll go watch again. Thanks Gab and great contributions all!

Posted by: MisterM Mar 16 2017, 06:12 AM

Hi there,

Thx Gab nice job on video...

Happy to have contributed has this collab.
Damage that Caelumamittendum did not share its files.....

The sound of phill is very low on the finish ?

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 16 2017, 10:46 AM

YEAH!! Killer video and playing, guys!

Posted by: Fran Mar 16 2017, 11:40 AM

Nice job guys, great mix Gabe

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 16 2017, 02:41 PM

I love it man! When did you make it?

Yeah, this was more like a flashy tune so it deserved some extra work on the edition, and some cool images that "travel" with the music.






yeah! she said that he'd like to learn some guitar so she subscribed GMC.





When mixing this type of collabs, I only focus on the "artistic side" of the tune. Phil's take is in most of the track but with an extreme modulator that acts like a synth pad from the end of Gaga's chorus to the end. In the end, the only thing sounding is Phil's take with the effect. This time his take added the "ambient" feel, on the previous collab he opened the track. It's never a personal thing, then mixing I do a subjective artistic work.






Thanks Mr! We missed you on this one!




Thanks Fran!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 16 2017, 03:07 PM

Sorry about that I forgot to save and in the end didn't have time to do new takes

Great playing everyone!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 16 2017, 04:48 PM

Great job again everyone!! Well done Gab for another great bit if Editing/Mixing!!

Posted by: Mertay Mar 16 2017, 06:39 PM

Was so good I watched twice congrats everyone!

Posted by: bleez Mar 16 2017, 06:54 PM

that was rather outstanding

Posted by: Phil66 Mar 16 2017, 10:12 PM

Thanks Gab, I had it made on February 19th, it was delivered a few days later. It also appears in the first take https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=57937&view=findpost&p=744946 but you missed it For the British people out there I used http://www.streetshirts.co.uk/ and for one off it cost around £13 including delivery. I have worn it out in the street and if I see anyone walking with a guitar case or gig bag I always try to make sure they see it

I don't know if you've seen but Monica has a similar tee shirt, check out her last REC take

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 16 2017, 11:16 PM

hahaha I was so focused on guitar and I missed it!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 17 2017, 02:43 AM

I probably did use to much gain, so it didn't match the other solos, which is probably why mine got cut out and buried under the vocals. Still, it was fun to play the wah with one hand . Well played guys! I'll try to tone it down a bit on the next one

Posted by: Phil66 Mar 17 2017, 10:27 AM

reminds me of this story Gab.

A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that thousands of people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. Three minutes went by and a middle aged man noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried up to meet his schedule. A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping continued to walk. A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work. The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on. In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition. No one knew this but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars. Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston and the seats averaged $100 a piece. This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of an social experiment about perception, taste and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context? One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 17 2017, 01:32 PM

I've done some pre versions and yes, as soon as your solo appeared it wasn't a smooth move. I've tried using it as intro, as outro, but after a 2 days of experimentation I though that it was better to use it in an ambient way. I think that the hand wah technique is a good idea by the way.

Thanks for joining mate!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 17 2017, 09:30 PM

That's what I figured No worries. It was still a fun vid to make using my hand instead of my foot on the wah and then trying to play the entire solo with one hand. That's part of why the gain was so high, not using a pick at all, required a bit more gain. So i do get it all these nice bluesy strat tones, then bam hyper gain and wah. Not gonna mix well. Clever save though on the Vocal bit! Probably wouldn't have worked any other way.