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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 31 2014, 11:10 PM

The GMC United Video Collab

We have decided to start a new collab which pays tribute to us, students and instructors - the GMC Community! As usual, Cosmin, Darius and Gabriel are the hosts and guides, so if in any way along the take submission period you feel stuck, please post your feedback in this thread or send us a PM!

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BACKING TRACK

This collab is based on Gabriel's http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Snow-Patrol/:
 Backing_Track.wav ( 7.27MB ) : 1767

Tempo : 100 BPM
Key : A Major
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In case anybody is wondering 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.

Needless to say 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 be as strong as possible, as 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:

Major scale phrasing ideas :

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Acoustic-Solo-C-Major/

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/C-Major-Phrasing/

Scales you could use:

A Ionian

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator

A Major Pentatonic

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: 28th of February

Participants: Cosmin Lupu, Darius Wave, Gabriel Leopardi, Taka Perry, Monica Gheorghevici, bleez, liveOASISforever, Ulrik, Todd Simpson, Mertay, Doug Lane, SlowFingaX, huargo, wollace03, tflava, Beat Zbinden, jstcrsn, Mertay, Sensible Jones, Palacios, DeGroot, Nava, wrk, WeePee, mroberts70, gregc1, Procyon

Posted by: Taka Perry Jan 31 2014, 11:21 PM

Count me in! Sounds awesome

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Jan 31 2014, 11:27 PM

Very cool backing.......and of course I'm in

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 1 2014, 09:05 AM

Alright Taka and Monica Welcome on board

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 1 2014, 10:34 AM

So here we go with another one We hope You all feel more comfortable with this backing track and it's mood, harmony. Feel free to ask for support

Posted by: bleez Feb 1 2014, 11:37 AM

wait, it's in 'A Major'? ..... I can only use the minor pentatonic

Its madness I tell ya but I'll give it a go

Posted by: Taka Perry Feb 1 2014, 12:23 PM

Easy, man, you just have to find the relative minor of A major. Count three notes down the scale: A, G#, F#.
So, A major and F# minor have the same notes, so you should be able over it in F# minor pentatonic.

Posted by: liveOASISforever Feb 1 2014, 12:43 PM

I really want to take part in these collaborations. I just need to get my confidence up. There is always something that puts me off getting involved whether it be my timing issues, theory knowledge, guitar tone, creating something good to play and recording. I always question what I am doing and make a excuse.I need to man up

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 1 2014, 12:51 PM

This should be an interesting ear training exercise - why not start easy - on one string at a time - find the notes of the A major scale:

A B C# D E F# G# A right? And don't think in shapes Try to sing a simple melody in the beginning - in your head - and then apply it on the guitar.

What say you?



I remember my old Physics professor in highschool - she had a very good saying. Stop thinking about it and get to DOING it What do you have to lose? I think you only have something to win Deal?

Posted by: liveOASISforever Feb 1 2014, 01:29 PM

You are right Cosmin.I will try and come up with something and see how I get on.Hopefully my fear doesn't get the better of me

Posted by: Ulrik Feb 1 2014, 02:06 PM

Given a month I should also be able to conjure up something!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 1 2014, 06:11 PM

Sounds like fun!! Count me in

Todd

Posted by: Mertay Feb 1 2014, 10:50 PM

This backing sounds very good, I like it that you guys are squeezing the creative side of the community

A bump from me and add my name to the list, hopefully this time I won't be lazy and enter the last minute

Posted by: Doug Lane Feb 2 2014, 02:46 AM

I'm also in! This track is simple and bright enough sounding that I think I will go for a more electronic and ambient approach with this one!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 2 2014, 03:56 AM

My video chat today focused on licks that would work with this backing. In case anybody wants to grab some examples or possible bits of chops to get going, here is the link to what we worked on Sometimes just getting started on a solo can be the hardest part.

http://bit.ly/gmclesson253

Todd

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 2 2014, 09:41 AM

Welcome gentlemen! Ulrik, Todd, Mertay and Doug - you are on the list

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 2 2014, 11:47 AM

Bleez - don't worry man - as You already had been said - You can use relative minor scale. all notes from F# minor should work in A-major. Even most of the licks - they will just sound - more happy ))


Like You See - You will get some support for collaboration in our video chats

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 2 2014, 12:32 PM

Sounds fun

I'm in (even some short part), because there's enough time to learn something more and this kind of things motivates even more

I think that february is going to be great month for me and of course all of you guys and girls..maybe first REC and Collab for me....

Some problems with my PC lately, but I'm here and again and I think those windows issues are solved now (tons of bluescreens) maybe too many things at the same time...new drivers...softwares and testing ..how to make...video..audio...and crash bom bom but installed everything from the beginning and it's alive again...(it wasn't so easy ....but after some days...). It's always so "fun" to reboot after reboot and thinking... maybe next one is last one....or next one and then everything is ok....

Back to this collab...I'm in at least with some short part...maybe some memorable part...amazing...it's possible with so many ways
but most important..it's fun and I'm going to enjoy for the process to find some sounds with my fingers on fretboard for this collab (with some Gab's help...it's easier)

Of course everyone can give some nice tips for this one and Cosmin already gave good tips..thanks!

We're gonna ROCK!!!

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 2 2014, 05:09 PM

I already made my first test rec for this collab and I'm happy to get some honest feedback about it
Tell anything you think about the sound, idea and everything. I'm a beginner, so I have many technical and speed limits for playing
I'm in like I said before this is my first collab so I have to ask few things..can I make a few different parts for same collab or just only one?
Still learning so many things at the same time with guitar training...recording (audio and video)...editing.. and try to find out some good sounds from my Boss GT-10..so many buttons and controllers.
Any tips and feedbacks are good for me


https://soundcloud.com/slowfingax/firstversion-gmc-united-collab

Posted by: huargo Feb 2 2014, 05:59 PM

Good take! you can make some different parts for the collab if you want, or only one, maybe in the video edit don't appears all your take for editing reasons but let us listen to all your creativity if you want.
I remember my fights with imovie and still working in the tone and sound. Amazing trip!! i'll post my take soon!..............................................................

Ok! my take is here!
i use my brand new copy of scuffhamamps for a fast and simple records.
i hope you like.


the files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1btxsg7xmpn5vpd/0B1FXXEkGI



https://soundcloud.com/david-vico-2/the-gmc
https://soundcloud.com/david-vico-2/the-gmc-guitar

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 2 2014, 06:14 PM

Awesome first Collab take mate! It's great to see you evolving so fast in different aspects! I think that your take is very promising and we can use it this one and it would be ok! It sounds melodic and fits good with the backing. Now let's go with some suggestions to improve this one or the next ones. I think that you could continue working the melody, doing variations, improving the parts that are less defined if you want to experiment more with this backing. You can also give your playing more feeling, focus on vibrato, and some other techniques like slides, legato and bending. These ones gives our playing more life.

Regarding your tone, it's ok but I would experiment a bit more with EQ, to make it sound "bigger", it sounds a bit weak. You can experiment adding a tube screamer or sustainer to the tone before the amp simulator, and set the "amp" with less drive. Adding some delay to make it sounds bigger can also help.

As you can see, I give you some guidelines but the key is "experimenting".

Thanks for joining this one and congrats for your great job!

Posted by: bleez Feb 2 2014, 07:45 PM

Thanks for the scale tips dudes Im almost turning into an internet meme:
" I dont always play in A major............ but when I do I play in f# minor'
Hey Darius, y'know the happiest thing I currently play is your alt picking 2 lesson, I really like playing it but if you do a follow up lesson may I suggest a much sadder / colder version

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 2 2014, 08:14 PM

BINGO!! Adding a boost of some kind in front of nearly any guitar sim can really make it PUNCHY and MEAN. I use a ProTone Bulb Deluxe Overdrive with very little gain, mostly volume and the attack switch. Any overdrive pedal will do. Tube screamer is always a great choice

Adding a pinch of delay is another great tip. Just a pinch, maybe set to 120milliseconds or so, and a touch of reverb can really spiff up a given patch. Great tips!!!

Posted by: wollace03 Feb 2 2014, 08:32 PM

I will definitely give this one a try!!

the backing sounds awesome...

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 2 2014, 08:34 PM

ups...the file is gone ...

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 2 2014, 10:28 PM

thanks master!

Posted by: tflava Feb 3 2014, 09:05 AM

I'm also inn

We will see what it would be this time.

Grtzz Tim

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 3 2014, 09:42 AM

Great Tim You can post Your very first idea at first so we could give You some feedback

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 3 2014, 09:57 AM

Wow, seems like this one is already booming with you guys! Very nice take man - good dynamics, articulation and melody!




hello Tim - as Darius said - let's go for a first draft and we will be happy to help you from that point forward



Very nice man As Gabi said, you should keep adding elements so that you will gain more dynamic in your playing. A short and sweet solo can make wonders so experiment with this one and let's see what things you can bring in Add one technique at a time - for instance, slides - focus on adding then in the take and we will see what stays and what goes, ok?

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 3 2014, 03:13 PM

Thanks to everyone for good tips and encouraging words I'm going to test something today and then we'll see if it's better or just different

Nice one huargo! Few questions: Which Jackson model is your guitar..just curious... What's the purpose for that band on Guitar head near on the nut? Less noise or something like that or some other purpose?

How to get stronger and louder sound from GT-10, without needless humming especially..if my fingers isn't on the strings..when I use PC or anything else and of course something else than volume totally down...I mean the sound itself...or it's just the nature of this kind of multieffect way to make sound "stronger"

Posted by: Beat Zbinden Feb 3 2014, 07:59 PM

I'm in! Nice backing track!!

Posted by: huargo Feb 3 2014, 08:09 PM

Hi Slow! my guitar it's a Jackson Sl3 it's a soloist made in Japan, nice guitar.
The band it's a velcro to prevent noise contained within this type of guitar ... see that video, it's in french but you can understain because it's very graphic..
Maybe you need a noise gate to reduce the humm.. see in your effects list of the gt-10.... if you are recording the take in a pc some daws have this kind of effect too...
seeyou!

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 3 2014, 09:09 PM

Seems like the track is very inspiring! Great one

Posted by: huargo Feb 3 2014, 09:31 PM

Thanks Cosmin!

You you are very kind, I had a lot of mini mistakes in that take... maybe i can post a better one in some days...
thanks a lot!.

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 3 2014, 11:06 PM

[quote name='huargo' date='Feb 3 2014, 09:09 PM' post='673512']
Hi Slow! my guitar it's a Jackson Sl3 it's a soloist made in Japan, nice guitar.
The band it's a velcro to prevent noise contained within this type of guitar ... see that video, it's in french but you can understain because it's very graphic..
Maybe you need a noise gate to reduce the humm.. see in your effects list of the gt-10.... if you are recording the take in a pc some daws have this kind of effect too...
seeyou!

Looking good guitar , I have much cheaper Jackson DX10D Dinky, but it's not a bad guitar for beginner

Thanks for video (it was ok) and it tells more to me than just if it's french text

I find out something like noise gate (Noise suppressor) options at least it filter out the noise when I'm not playing....with nice freeware software for GT-10 (FxFloorBoard).

I made something wrong with quote and editing...but it's maybe not a big problem

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 4 2014, 09:41 AM

Hey mate - I think there should be a Noise Gate in the GT10 - I had the GT6 and GT8 but that was 6-7 years ago and I don't really remember the settings and such...



Nothing to it man! I loved it



Welcome man!

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 4 2014, 11:19 AM

Hurago - no worries man but if You feel You can do better and You really want to make some changes that would be awesome as well

Posted by: Beat Zbinden Feb 4 2014, 03:44 PM

Here is my idea for the theme! Not the finished version.

Posted by: Mertay Feb 4 2014, 07:15 PM

I like it

Posted by: huargo Feb 4 2014, 07:34 PM

Good ideas here!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 5 2014, 08:33 AM

Hey there mate - nice and melodic take here! If you want to make it shine even more, I suggest you to try and link the main ideas in a smoother way - they sound like they are not that well tied together. I mean, think up some passing phrases that connect the main phrases without creating a sensation of just rushing into them

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 5 2014, 12:30 PM

Beat - man...that was cool! You tone nicely cut's throug the mix. It's also a profit of the solo arrangement You made

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 5 2014, 12:44 PM

This is beautiful mate! I love the energy on this take and composition. Great job!

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 5 2014, 04:00 PM

Good ideas and I'll think that the final version going to be very good!

Posted by: jstcrsn Feb 5 2014, 06:20 PM

every one has been saying how much this track is inspiring and I got nothin, just when I was about to give up,Bamm , in a big way

so it looks like I am in
and maybe I will get to record on a new T3I dslr that I am giving my wife for her birthday in 2 days

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 5 2014, 06:24 PM

So what's the moral of this story?

Posted by: jstcrsn Feb 5 2014, 07:39 PM

a, um, take some loritabs and start playing with the backing track

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 6 2014, 01:41 AM

Great question!! The more of this story is one simple thing PERSISTENCE!!!!

That one thing is THE KEY To soooooo much in life.

WITH AND WITHOUT PAIN KILLERS:Crsn mentioned taking some pain killers and playing to the backing track. hmm. Well, there's that But essentially what you are hopefully trying to work towards is being able to get in that relaxed, "in the zone" state without the use of drink/drugs. Not just crsn of course, I mean everybody. Once you can find that place in your mind where your not doubting yourself, not judging what you are playing before you play it, just letting it happen. You are on your way

Todd

Posted by: Mertay Feb 6 2014, 02:14 AM

Not sure if this helps but sometimes if I can't find a start I think of an ending and use it as a start, its actually a simple mind game rather than musical approach

I mean, imagine as if this backing track is an outro rather than intro so you're only giving the finishing touches for a dramatic ending just hit the few notes or scales and there, you've already started

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 6 2014, 08:40 AM

I like the the way in which this discussion is going and to add my two cents:

1) To answer Gabe's question - the moral of the story is: buy your lady a video camera in order to have an excuse to make guitar movies

2) To get in the zone with music, is a matter of getting in the zone with everything you do As long as you can empty your mind and hear the music coming from inside you, you can do a great job. It sounds like a bunch of philosophical mumbo jumbo, but it's actually not.

The more you become aware of the 'mental noise' blocking your awareness to your inner voice, the more you will be able to push it away and create the silence needed to hear what you have to hear. It's like being in a crowded summer town and having a wide window opened. You hear ALL the sounds outside, but not your lovely girl who speaks to you in the room. Close the darn window and listen to the lady - ahaa, you can hear her clear now, right?

Here's Papa Het talking about getting in the zone: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=51272&pid=673756&st=0&#entry673756

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 6 2014, 01:43 PM

Very original approach to composing but i dig it Very cool aspect of playing mentioned - different point of view can change either the lack of inspiration or the whole image of a composition in You head

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 7 2014, 12:50 PM

It's always a good idea to look at things from every possible perspective - A lot of people just get jammed in the details, so that's why it's always good to post the takes here and ask for suggestions. You can never know how others see things - of course, in a way that can help you

Posted by: jstcrsn Feb 7 2014, 03:54 PM

just to clarify, it was a" tongue in cheek" comment , not meant for more than a gratuitous chuckle.

inspiration hits when it hits and nothing can get in the way, unless I chose not to follow it

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 7 2014, 11:01 PM

Here is a preview of my take Vid to follow!!! Focused on melodic structure and Harmony. Enjoy!

*Also here is the OVERLOUD TH2 patch I'm using.
 GMCUnited_TH2.xml.zip ( 2.11K ) : 143


https://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/todd-gmc-united-collaboration

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 8 2014, 08:14 AM

Hehe! Todd - your take reminds me of Japanese cartoons soundtracks - I could see the sun rising and little children running on a field! That means it's very good

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 8 2014, 12:39 PM

Ha ha ha ha ! Cosmin...! I thought the same and then saw Your comment

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 8 2014, 03:09 PM

Like this?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 8 2014, 07:58 PM

Exactly! That's the moral.






hahaha that's not a bad idea. Those auto presents are very useful.

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 8 2014, 07:58 PM

Oddly enough, that's what the backing made me think of! It sounds to me like a intro for a kids ANIME like Ranma 1/2 Full Metal Alchemist or DBZ, along those lines.

For example.


I honestly thought that was your intent on the backing? After listening again, I think maybe it's the major key and chord progression that is giving it that vibe in the backing. That's why I liked it I'm a fan of Anime and Jpop so it worked out great!

Here is a vid with a bunch of Anime intros. I often play along with movies/anime/etc. Great way to practice while watching movies/tv


Todd

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 8 2014, 09:01 PM

That's exactly what You brought to our heads My father plays peothry. I made a metal cover once and all those melodies from acoustic guitar sounded exactly like anime too

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 8 2014, 09:18 PM

I dig it!!! Hmm. I think you should do a collab around this!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Feb 8 2014, 09:24 PM

I'm in.

Posted by: Palacios Feb 9 2014, 12:16 AM

Cool. Sounds like fun. I'll have to come up with some sort of catchy lick.

Posted by: DeGroot Feb 9 2014, 12:49 AM

Cool sounding track. I'm in too! Maybe I'm in too many collabs, but I do enjoy participating.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 9 2014, 09:54 AM

Noooo, dude! This is MORE dramatic than cartoons - I see it more as if a narator is telling a dark medieval story

Alright gentlemen! Welcome aboard! You have been added to the list

Posted by: huargo Feb 9 2014, 01:12 PM

Never enough collabs, i really like your takes DeGroot!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 10 2014, 08:20 AM

It's always good to participate Just like a good conversation over a fine cup of tea or coffee and some delicious cake

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 10 2014, 01:58 PM

ha ha ha No collab will be done over my remix...I had to have my dad's permission He write a serious song with acoustic guitar...and I just made a carton remix So let's leave it this way

Posted by: Mertay Feb 10 2014, 02:49 PM

Posted by: Nava Feb 10 2014, 09:41 PM

Fun to read

I'm also participating in this cool collab

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 10 2014, 09:59 PM

hahah it wasn't on my mind when I composed the tune, but now that you suggested those anime songs, I think that many participants will have more ideas for the melodies that can be created over this collab!


PS: I'm enjoying the top 50 anime songs.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 11 2014, 08:26 AM

Welcome Nava! Gabi - I think you wrote an idea somewhere which I totally agree with

Who else is in?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 11 2014, 12:03 PM

hehehe

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 11 2014, 10:46 PM

As usual we spend some time giving support for the collab. Here is the link to the whole chat session we had about this backing track and some tips on how to start

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/43695159

Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 12 2014, 05:11 AM

Here is a FULL VIDE CHAT LESSON ABOUT SOLOING OVER THIS COLLAB from me as well!!


http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/43588039

here is a link to ALL THE TABLATURE for the licks in my video chat and an overloud TH2 solo patch

http://bitly.com/gmclesson251


Enjoy!

Todd

Posted by: Nava Feb 13 2014, 09:03 PM

So here is my take

This time I have another hat
Sweden rules!

Cosmin: If u could use the sound in the Soundcloud files instead of the sound in video it would be awesume!
Cause the sound in the video sucks Can it be done?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXSzCWBID60

http://soundcloud.com/thomas-heino/snowpatrol-collab-gmc

https://soundcloud.com/thomas-heino/snowpatrol-collab-gmc-only

Posted by: gregc1 Feb 14 2014, 12:08 AM

Nice one Nava.

I'm having a hell of a time getting something going for this. I'm with Bleez on the major thing, it's giving me a fit right now. Not so much with where to play but with what to play.

Posted by: mroberts70 Feb 14 2014, 01:59 AM

I may give it a go... here's my idea anyhow...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jp2rfkegpyiuai9/BIG_collab.mp3

Nice Nava!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 14 2014, 10:24 AM

Of course mate that's how it's done! We use the video and mount it with the recorded solo guitar track Very nice and melodic approach, btw!



It is very good man!! Let's see the video now I think you have a nice direction here - see how things click when you have just a small piece to work with?



I would go with a theme or so - Nava and mroberts have approached things really well, basing their takes on this idea. I will show you a little trick today in a video, as support for the collab, so stay tuned

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 14 2014, 11:41 AM

Hey!! Very nice take and also beautiful hat! I love those colors because they are Boca Jr 's (my favorite soccer team) colors.

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 14 2014, 01:16 PM

Like & Use

Posted by: Procyon Feb 14 2014, 05:03 PM

I'd really like to be part of this collab! Unfortunately one of my cats (yes - the crazy guy - I really hate that beast...) bit my thumb So it's nearly impossible to practice... When will submission end?

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 14 2014, 07:02 PM

Hahaha.......sorry but it's funny I have 2 cats so I know how it is

Deadline is 28th of February. You still have time

Posted by: mroberts70 Feb 14 2014, 07:32 PM

Sorry, couldn't imbed the video... computer problems that I have no intention of fixing at the moment.

http://youtu.be/aHmvHa3tGFs

Posted by: Procyon Feb 15 2014, 09:43 AM

Yes I know it sounds funny - but it was not... that was a nasty deep bite, it never happened to me before.
Thank you for the information! So there is still time - it should work until then, so I think I'm in.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 15 2014, 03:36 PM

Here's a little tip regarding a way to spice up your take in this collab Hope you will find it useful!

Posted by: gregc1 Feb 15 2014, 05:11 PM

Thanks Cosmin. Apparently you are a mind reader. I've been trying to break out of the normal major shapes or sounds and work in a different feel here and there. Half bends up and down on the D# and on the G sound very nice in certain places as well, although technically you are bending to touch a 'normal' tone there. I'm going to play with that C and see what I can come up with.

Thanks again for taking the time.

Posted by: WeePee Feb 15 2014, 05:17 PM

Hey gang !

Finally I got my new laptop working. I tell you, moving from Mac to back Windows is pain in the butt. All my music stuff, software and installing. Huh

But here's my solo. Maybe little fine tuning needed though...

https://soundcloud.com/alfafirefox/gmc-united-demo-track

Cheers

-Ville-

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 15 2014, 05:20 PM

Mroberts is back!!!
Very nice composition mate! It sounds melodic and tasty. Good job!

Posted by: DeGroot Feb 16 2014, 04:15 AM

Hey all, Really cool takes so far!

I played a Vox wah and a light MXR chorus on this one.

Posted by: Jim Seekford Feb 16 2014, 08:29 AM

Sorry I couldnt get the video but here is the audio of what I have been practicing over this track. Any feedback would be cool.


https://soundcloud.com/jim-seekford-music/collab-ideas

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 16 2014, 09:04 AM

Hey mate You got some cool phrases here! I'd take out a bit of the roughness tho - it's a bit too rigid somehow - maybe more bends and vibrato and definitely longer notes to make it sweeter



Heh! Great way to start this one mate - you surprised me, so that's very good! A bit too crowded towards the end, but all in all, it sounds very nice!



Nothing short of what I would expect from you Tone, melody and nice phrasing! Well done DG!



I agree with Gabi Nice lines here, mate!



Glad I could help and I am looking forward to see where you took the idea

Posted by: wrk Feb 16 2014, 10:08 AM

Is there still a spot left in this collab?

While jamming over the backing, i came up with this idea.
Hope you like it and it's usable somewhere !




https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/31022981/GMC/GMC_United_WRK.zip

Posted by: WeePee Feb 16 2014, 11:01 AM

Man, that was sweet !!

Posted by: Taka Perry Feb 16 2014, 11:20 AM

Finally got it done!



 No_Backing_Taka_Perry.wav ( 7.97MB ) : 124

Posted by: huargo Feb 16 2014, 01:22 PM

WHOA!!!!! Andy Veil one of my fav's GMC'rs here!!!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 16 2014, 03:20 PM

You gotta be kiddin me Of course there's a place for ya man! This is very good! Very, very good! Top notch articulation, tone and phrasing!



Hey Taka! nice to have you onboard mate - you did a nice job emphasizing on that theme

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 16 2014, 04:06 PM

Yeah!

So many great versions and ideas for this collab.

My version is still incomplete, because it still needs some adjustments
I've tested so many versions for this collab (my first collab)...now I'm thinking, just going to make some
little adjusments to the version on first page because sometimes the first feelings are the best, maybe some kind of true instinct version.

Posted by: wrk Feb 16 2014, 04:23 PM

Great, thanks Cosmin!!
I will edit my post later and add a dropbox link with the other files if that’s ok.

Thanks huargo and WeePee for your nice comments

Posted by: Jim Seekford Feb 16 2014, 04:48 PM

Thanks Cosmin! I'm working on slowing down and focusing on what I'm soloing over. That is very hard to keep track of while playing. I feel like I'm making smarter choices since coming to gmc.

Posted by: Procyon Feb 16 2014, 05:48 PM

Woooow! Jaw dropping great!!!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 16 2014, 07:53 PM

I'm impressed!! This collab promises to be a new historic one! Lots of great takes.

Beautiful wah use! Your take is so tasty! Thanks for joining.




Wou!! Your take is very inspiring! Great playing, and great energy. Thanks!



Nice composition taka! And your video looks very good. Thanks for joining!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 17 2014, 06:59 AM

Thank you guys for joining and don't forget to place the video source files, .wav solo takes and mp3. backing and solo so that we may have the complete materials from each one of you

Posted by: WeePee Feb 17 2014, 06:09 PM

Here's my updated files. I have to re-shoot my video 'cos I had too sad face and my guitar head was out of the picture

Posted by: HungryForHeaven Feb 17 2014, 06:57 PM

That was some really good soloing!

Posted by: Nava Feb 17 2014, 07:17 PM

THAT was fantastic played Great lines, enjoyed it a lot!



Excellent! The tapping part and the following to the end was very tasteful

Fantastic to see what people come up with! So great ideas and so melodic lines. No one sounds like someone else and to see/hear each creativity is a true inspiration!
Happy to be a part of this

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 17 2014, 10:14 PM

Well Mark...glad to see You again in our collabs! Great take mate! I happy You're back




Look who's with us again! Those issues with tuning are not that big I'm sure You easily fix those




Very refreshing and pretty different from all Your previous takes Cool add to the collab




Hey Jim! The beginning is very tasty and wisely played. When there comes the ending part I think that things get to much blurry - maybe just a bridge pickup on those low runs will do the job. Also...the reverb. Unfortunately it's a kind of "toilet verb" I would go for bigger room size and short decay / time. Good job anyway!



Man! That was awesome! Love both - the tone and the dynamics You have in Your hands! Perfect!




So now You go for a new cam angle Taka ? Well done!

Posted by: gregc1 Feb 17 2014, 11:15 PM

Hey Everybody! Here is my contribution.

Really loving the takes already posted.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 18 2014, 12:31 AM

hehehe fantastic take! I like how you combine melodies with faster licks that connects them, how you moved to the higher octave in the second section and the use of tapping. You solo is very inspiring. Thanks!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 18 2014, 08:20 AM

So much control, balance and melody! Well done man!

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 18 2014, 02:09 PM

Well Greg....You nailed it!

Posted by: gregc1 Feb 18 2014, 06:57 PM

Thank you Gab, Cosmin and Darius!

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 18 2014, 10:28 PM

Hi guys and girls!

I'm curious to know some things about how you make your recordings for this collab.

Because, there have to be...one track just with guitar, one track guitar + backing track and video with all together and also source file of the video. Do you make those at the same time...or video later and then just. editing..editing and more editing?

How you make your videos: Which programs and how, just asking because I tried to do my version today and it wasn't easy at all.
First I tried to make it real time, with Camtasia Studio 8 and problems to get the effect sound from Ezmix 2.
Then I tried to make guitar + backing track with Reaper (it's also easy for me), but then I tried to make video in sync
everything on three tracks..and it was very frustrating. One problems is also my ols laptop, because I think that sometimes it was the problem. Tomorrow I'll try to make some good tone with my GT-10, because these effect softwares are maybe too much for my old laptop.

It's easy and best if it's possible to get real time rec with three tracks: Backing track+ guitar + video and it's immediately in sync.

At least I think, my version is almost ready, just some problems to get it recorded with video in sync.

There isn't this kind of problems with REC, because you don't have to send each tracks separately.

So it's nice if some of you can tell more about, how you make your version...especially if you don't have amp with mic, because I don't have that kind of possibility right now.

How to make collab video and get those individual tracks for Dummies!

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 19 2014, 01:48 AM

Finally I got something ready and this is enough now

I tested Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 (first time I used it)

Maybe better result with it if I use it from the beginning.

Everything else is ok, just that mp4 to Youtube was pretty small, but it's not problem, maybe next time a better one

So this is my version for this Collab and also my first ever!



I'll hope you can make something bigger and better with my Files!

Posted by: jstcrsn Feb 19 2014, 03:06 AM

try this to help http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Kh2LB7K_E

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 19 2014, 07:44 AM

Hey mate Good going here! For your first one, it's sure nicely done

I see you managed to nail everything, technically wise and also, that movie that jstcrsn posted should be of great assistance!

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 19 2014, 09:35 AM

The problem with the small image I think it's because you didn't made a setting I don't use Premiere but usually the settings are the same in many programs but... I checked for you in Premiere
When you launch Premiere, you need to choose a Project Preset to begin a New Project. Typically, you want that preset to match the footage you will be working with, for instance "DV NTSC 4:3" or "HDV 720p", etc.
All this settings depend on which resolution you record your movies.
If you want to know what you have set in this moment in Premiere go to the Project Bin, (usually left pane of screen) and click on the "Sequence 1" item to highlight it, then go to the top menu and choose Sequence - Sequence Settings and look at the Edit Mode and this will tell you what type of project you are in

I use the usual Movie Maker I learned many tips and tricks very useful, so if you will use this program for video editing I can help you and I'm sure you will don't have any problems in future
For advanced things I already started to learn Sony Vegas

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 19 2014, 10:54 AM

Hi Monica!

Thanks for your detailed instructions. I just checked from Project Bin on it's (Sequence 01 1280 x 720), I made video with Camtasia with some settings...I don't know much about those resolution , but I have to check it before next time
I'm going to test something with Premiere from the beginning, if it's easier that way

I still have Windows Vista on my old laptop and Movie Maker looks different as some intructions I found earlier and cannot get done anything with it. Of course it's also ok, if it's possible for this kind of editing

Just hope that editing is later for me a just easy and fast process and not 3-4 hours project for this kind of short videos!

I also made a little bit bigger version with some definitions.

But nice learning process and bigger version (no more my versions for this collab here after this one ) :

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 19 2014, 12:32 PM

You're welcome, sorry that I can't help you more I saw that your video it's at 480x360.
Probably when you export the video and you choose for MP4 format must be made an another setting. But I don't have any idea in this moment what new setting you must do

I don't know how looks Movie Maker on Vista but I guess it's not very different. I imagine how much time you tried.
The single way to help you more, if you want you can send me the video file (but original video from the camera) and separately the sound file and I will put together for you when I get home with my video editing settings

Don't worry later will not take it so long, you will see It's just a little time until you will get used with the program

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 19 2014, 12:50 PM

I just made also made some editing for my previous message I'm so editing mode right now. If I have this kind of problems with my next project, then I'll ask some more help with it.
Right now I'm "glad" with my result and it's very good after so many hours.





Thanks, I'll check this one. I'm not sure if this is possible with old Windows Vista Movie Maker, because it's little bit different.




Thanks mate!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 19 2014, 01:20 PM

hehehe epic solo friend!! Your composition sounds very consistent and you look comfortable in front of the camera. The audio and video quality are also very good for the collab. Thanks and congrats!

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 19 2014, 01:31 PM

Thanks mate! It was very fun to make, just some problems with editing, but next time it's also easier for me.

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 19 2014, 03:13 PM

Wellcome in the Collab! It's great You decided to try! The more You try the best results You have - it relates to audio-video editting as well. You already got some great tips. Monica pointed the importance of blank project settings when Your create it and then import the video. Most of us do it in the real time (there is too much wasted time on learning what You played to make the vid of the same thing ) For the final mix You don't have to mix audio from reaper with the vid. We'll do it anyway It's enough to launch the Reaper, import backing track pres REC on both - Reaper and Camera...and start to play When You're done You just make two mixdowns - use SOLO function on guitar track and second time - mix both backing and guitar track together.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 20 2014, 07:57 AM

Darius is right, plus - it's very difficult to mimic yourself... I tried it a lot of times in the past and it was nearly impossible in most situations..

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 20 2014, 08:15 AM

Mimic yourself? No, you understood wrong. I record the video on my camera in the same time with the sound. After that I overlap the video with the sound. Will not be nothing fake or played after. All it's played and made it in the same time but in other way To overlap video and sound in the same time it's more than easy when all this are recorded together

BTW how I record, it's named also in the real time

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 20 2014, 09:21 AM

Haha! Monica, I was not implying that you are doing that I was just stating the fact that I've been doing it in the past because I was obsessed with the idea in which I couldn't get some things played the way I did the first time when I recorded something and I wanted them to stay that way But it was obvious - on the camera - that things were not recorded in real time

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 20 2014, 09:48 AM

Agreed with Cosmin Nothing here sounded wrong I was just answering SlowFingaX question "how You do it...record audio and then record video of what You played, or You plaed everything in a real time?"

Cosmin just confirmed most of us record in real time because it's too many work to learn what You played to later "pretend" the same on the vid


I know what You meant Monica but no, we're not talking about replacing the audio with descent audio from DAW That's something good

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 20 2014, 09:54 AM

Haha... Good that we cleared this things Mimic it's just a way to cheating yourself
Because for this real time in my "video record day" I lose many hours to make a video for my taste I record until I like what I hear. That's why very often I look very tired in my public videos
But all my takes for mentoring thread are made at first hand. Because I need to fix things and it's good to make mistakes and my instructor to see exactly how I am and which are the problems.



I know you understood what I meant But you know exactly how I make all these things but others don't That's why I wanted to clarify the things

Posted by: SlowFingaX Feb 20 2014, 10:22 AM

Hi Darius!

I'll think that next time I'm going to try this way, then I'm learning something new. Most important for me is that it's just simple and save many hours. and use more time for playing and less fixing with editing and mixing.
Just have to find out some good and easy webcam software for this kind of recording situation. Because my laptop isn't very new
(Intel Core 2 Duo CPU P8400 2,26 GHz with 3 MB RAM), these softwares have to be light for my computer, because then there's so many open at the same time. Rigth now I'm use Reaper, and tone from GT-10 or some effect software (Guitar Rig 5 or Ezmix 2). Just have to make some test recordings before next collab or my first REC.


Very intresting messages from all of you Darius, Cosmin and Monica, this was just what I expected, thanks!

I'll think that have to try different ways to make these and find out which is best for me and my systems.

Posted by: WeePee Feb 20 2014, 03:35 PM

Here's my files for download.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/epqe1sj4lnumydj/_CLNu6ixn7

-Ville-

Posted by: Ricky9 Feb 20 2014, 11:28 PM

Hello everyone and thanks for the chance to join such a wonderful and talented community. I will love to be part of this contribution here are my files.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dxxletj3zstk3c1/7j75zxm2Am

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 21 2014, 09:39 AM

Thank you for your files, Ville and Ricky!

Ricky9 - welcome to your first collab man - we appreciate and encourage such an active beginning here at GMC See you around the forum and if you are into it, why not introduce yourself

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 21 2014, 11:55 AM

SlowFingaX - Remember if You need any detailed help just ask Monica has a good point here - it's all about that You'll never cheat yourself and if You want to have clean, real time, live record You need to spend more time on practice and make more attempt to record it (even more practice here) so it has a good relation with Your overall progress

Wellcome to our new collab friends!

Posted by: SpaseMoonkey Feb 21 2014, 12:09 PM

https://soundcloud.com/spasemoonkey/united-test-run

Hrrrmmmm! Looks like I may have to set my gear up before the 28th!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 21 2014, 01:33 PM

Another tasty take. I think that your composition is very melodic and fits very well over the backing. Thanks for your take!




Welcome to your first GMC collab mate! Your take sounds very well. Thanks for joining.

Posted by: Ricky9 Feb 21 2014, 04:10 PM

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome, I apologize for not introducing myself. My name is Ricardo and I love playing guitar, been doing it since high school. My favorite artist are Joe satriani, John petrucci and ynwie malmsteen. I'm so happy that I found you guys and that I was able to join this awesome community. I know that I will be able to learn so much from all the talented instructors And students here at GMC. You guys Rock!!!!!!!

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 21 2014, 04:31 PM

Wellcome Ricardo and don't worry you didn't know about introducing yourself
This is like a tradition and a good way to known more about each new member of family If you want you can make a new topic and make a longer introduction or you can leave it like this. If you have any question you can ask and everybody will help you. Also you can choose a mentoring program with any of the instructors you want: Cosmin, Darek, Gabriel and Todd
We will see around forum

BTW you made a great take for collab

Posted by: Ricky9 Feb 21 2014, 06:22 PM

Thanks Monica !!!! , I would definitely like to find out more about the mentoring program. If you can point me in the right direction on how to get it i will appreciate that.

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 21 2014, 07:20 PM

With much pleasure my friend I let the response in your "Introduction" topic

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 22 2014, 12:36 PM

Hello Ricardo

So, mentoring it is I left you a message in your introduction thread, regarding my mentoring program

Check it out please and let me know what you think

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Feb 22 2014, 04:40 PM

I'm really struggling with this track and coming up with something good. It has a sort of minimalistic feel that to me doesn't invite too much space for a guitar solo. But that may just be me.

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 22 2014, 05:58 PM

I have the same struggling with this track. I can't feel myself in what I improv and this is not good This is why I always choose minor scales In major scale my improv sound like a song for babies

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Feb 22 2014, 06:00 PM

That's pretty much how I feel!

Posted by: Ricky9 Feb 22 2014, 06:06 PM

I know that feeling it took me almost 3 hours of trial and error and my brain on fire , to come up with something. The thing that help me was to try to sing a melody inside my head, then try to do it with the guitar. Wow!!!! let me tell you it was a brainstorming experience.

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 22 2014, 06:21 PM

I sang the melody in my head, I listened the backing for 1000 times, I switch the instruments, I made the solo on my piano, I beat it the rhythm on my drum but not a good result It's hard to explain and maybe if I try will be a stupid thing. But usually when I hear a backing I feel something, now.... I like the backing very much but I don't feel that thing

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Feb 22 2014, 06:45 PM

If you feel like it you can post your ideas here and I'll try and I'll do the same and we can give some advice

Posted by: Ricky9 Feb 22 2014, 06:51 PM

I think this is a great idea, we can all help out!!!!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Feb 22 2014, 07:09 PM

I'll post something in a second.

Here's a work in progress take:

Posted by: Ricky9 Feb 22 2014, 07:13 PM

That sounds really good. I believe it goes very well with the melody. You should keep this idea and just go with it. Good job!!!!!

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 22 2014, 07:16 PM

I worked already with Darek as usual but you know when I'm not feel the same with the backing I must stop and change the things Even if millions of persons like my improv first of all I must like my improv. You understand guys what I want to mean Even if I will skip from this collab you know guys that I will give you all my support
SO,.... in this moment I prepare a lesson for Rec section I hardly wait to finish this lesson because I worked very hard at every tiny details with Darek I'm more than happy about result that will come out very soon and very grateful to my instructor. What I have learned from this lesson it's much than I studied alone one year


Ben I like your improv. Sounds very good You can use it for this collab. Why you don't like it?

Posted by: Ricky9 Feb 22 2014, 07:20 PM

Hey Monica there is nothing wrong with that, I believe on playing from the heart too. Just know, we are here to help!!!

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 22 2014, 07:23 PM

Glad that you understood I know guys "all for one and one for all"

Posted by: WeePee Feb 22 2014, 09:11 PM

I have been reading your chat here. I usually keep on recording ideas and just take out what are best. Then when I have 2 or more good licks or prases I usually come up the rest. Of course when I'm in a good recording mood

And Caelum, you have the base of your solo ready. Just keep on going, mate

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Feb 22 2014, 10:07 PM

It's alright. I only just came up with it before I recorded it, but it lacks a little something extra - a little spice.

Posted by: AK Rich Feb 22 2014, 10:42 PM

I, like others here, have been struggling to come up with something for this collab for a couple weeks, I think I have finally come up with something halfway decent. I just need to polish it up a bit before the deadline.

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Feb 22 2014, 11:48 PM

Maybe worth trying to connect the melodic phrases with a bit of fast/shred runs, something similar like at 0:13 ; 0:25 ; 0:45 in this lesson : http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Melodic-Soloing-Steve-Lukather-Style/
Changing pace of the solo and dynamics can have a dramatic effect.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 23 2014, 09:06 AM

Hey Ben! I like your take man I think you are fussing too much to be honest - the first half is very good, but maybe you could add some more dynamic changes in the second half - as Bogdan suggested.

We are FAR too prone on using the minor scale in our playing, if you ask me It's not about a style here, but it's about ear training If you listen to music involving major sounds - and it doesn't have to be baby music - you will get some great ideas Trust me!

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Feb 23 2014, 09:37 AM

Search in my playlist and if you will find a song in major scales I will give you a bax of beer I don't like how the songs sound in major scales. This is my musical preferences. Minor scale gives me a good and inspiring mood. The major scale will never create that dark-sad feel I don't know how to explain, I looking for a mood.... but this is my opinion and my taste. Really......major scale remember me about the Kelly Family songs, not for my taste I can improv in major scale but I don't like it. My improv for this collab doesn't sounds bad but it's not what I expect from me. So, it's not about ear training (in my case) here it's just about my taste. It's more than simple and this is not a campaign against major scale, was just my opinion about my preferences I don't need a medicine to treat my taste

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 23 2014, 02:18 PM

Hey hey I got the idea You can't argue someone's tastes - I was referring to the fact that a lot of folks complain about not getting through with the solo, and the simplest way to do it is to 'borrow' licks/phrases from songs that contain major scales and make them your own

Posted by: Procyon Feb 23 2014, 07:49 PM

Pheww - this has nearly driven me insane... it seemed that just everything around me was trying to prevent me from being part of this collab... first that stupid cat that bit my thumb and when I finally thought that I was ready to record really strange things started to happen: either my computer suddenly stopped recording several times (of course exactly during those takes when I only made minor mistakes for a change...) or my camera magically changed position so there was only my jeans visible in the vid... or the cam stopped because the battery was low... or cam said it couldn't record because the memory card was full... or my son stumbeld into the room - but most of the time I just made some mistakes (I am always a bit nervous when I record - I know it's stupid )
But finally I'm done. It's not perfect but I can't do it better And by the way: Despite all those stupid things that happened it was really great fun - thanks gmc!

Posted by: huargo Feb 24 2014, 06:51 AM

Finally good job!

Posted by: Mertay Feb 24 2014, 07:10 AM

Although a bit too late (again), I finally started to work on this collab

yeah its not easy specially if one isn't very into some genres, on my first collab I wrote the second half first which was the more scale up/down sort of thing then figured a melody to build the written second part maybe I'll do that again...

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 24 2014, 09:02 AM

It's never too late if you make it to the deadline

Speaking of which - there are 4 days left to submit your takes Who else is in?



Hello mate - good job here! It sounds very organic and heartfelt I also like the video, so all in all it turned out well!

Posted by: AK Rich Feb 24 2014, 10:19 AM

Hey everyone! I thought I would share a rough draft of what I have been working on for this collab , it still needs some ironing out as I missed a couple notes and a bend or two isn't quite right yet ,but I wanted to bounce it off of you guys and see what you thought about it.

https://soundcloud.com/richatthelake66/gmc-united-collab

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 24 2014, 10:35 AM

Ben - You're too cruel for Yourself! This is areally good concept. You should stick to it!




Oh Yes You have to since this is pretty good take and very musical. would be great to have it in the final mix

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 24 2014, 12:13 PM

I think this is great - it needs some polishing here and there, but otherwise, nothing to be ashamed of Sir, au contraire! Honored to have you on board!

Posted by: tonyk Feb 26 2014, 09:58 AM

https://soundcloud.com/tonyk525/gmc-united-solo

https://soundcloud.com/tonyk525/gmc-united

Hope this is useable. Thanks

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 26 2014, 10:27 AM

Hello Tony - thank you for the take, man I think you could've used a bit more gain in the tone as some of the notes are dying out a bit too fast than desired. Is this your final take or are you planning to re-record?

Posted by: tonyk Feb 26 2014, 10:58 AM

It's funny, when I hear my take through reaper I thought it was ok but seeing it now on youtube I see how bad it is.work permitting,I'll try for something better

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 26 2014, 11:00 AM

Alright mate As a suggestion - you can listen to the take first thing in the morning, after recording It's always good to do it with fresh ears.

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 26 2014, 04:19 PM

The first part is just beautiful ! I'll add some verb or delay and it will be great - it's nice and smooth + i has good melody sense. I'm afraid that second part is a bit too week yet. Those runs need much more time spent on practice. Also I think You're playing very very soft. Try to play those runs harder so You will automatically get more sustain and better timming. Like Cosmin said - so notes become dead to fast...You might try to use more gain or...You can focus to keep the fingers on string as long as possible + avoid muting it randomly by the right hand.


Seen the take a few more times. Now I'm sure - Unfortunately Your playing is to soft in both cases - left hand legato as well. I might even think that this is the key to focus so You could progress further. Please post this vid in our thread so I'll help You setp by setp with each part

Posted by: tonyk Feb 26 2014, 08:37 PM

Thanks for feedback guys.
Will do as suggested.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 27 2014, 09:35 AM

Great mate - keep us updated and as Darius said, building strength and stamina in the left hand is surely an important thing to take care of in the near future for you. Ben's Land of Legato series, are very good - why not start with the first one?

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Bens-Land-Of-Legato/

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 27 2014, 10:41 AM

Well that has to be really annoying when everything seems to turn wrong while trying to record Your stuff. Yes - this is happening...unfortunately very often but I'm glad You made it to deliver us such a nice piece of music Thank You

Posted by: Ulrik Feb 27 2014, 11:15 PM

Ok, I know it is a bit silly, and I'm not completely satisfied with the end part, but this is what you get.
I'll try to shoot some video tomorrow.


https://soundcloud.com/ulrik-morten-madsen/gmc-united-ulrik-mix

https://soundcloud.com/ulrik-morten-madsen/gmc-united-ulrik-guitar

Posted by: Darius Wave Feb 28 2014, 09:32 AM

Ha ha ha ha ! Ulrik - man this is so posiivete

Posted by: Procyon Feb 28 2014, 10:26 AM

I just had to laugh - it's so surprising and funny... Made my day! Silly? No way - this is great!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 28 2014, 02:34 PM

Urrriku San! You have some very Japanese sounding licks Nice! I dig diversity a lot, so what the hell - this is great!

Hey everyone! Today is thee last day Please make sure you send the materials to me in a PM preferably so that I may have a better view on who sent what

So far, I have the takes from:

Beat Zbinden
DeGroot
SlowFingaX
gregc1
Procyon
Ricky9
WeePee
WRK

Here's the list of the people that signed up and need to send me the takes - please let me know if you can't make it!

Taka Perry, Monica, bleez, liveOASISforever, Ulrik, Todd Simpson, Mertay, Doug Lane, huargo, wollace03, tflava, jstcrsn, Mertay, Sensible Jones, Palacios, Nava, mroberts70, Cael

Thank you all!!

Cosmin

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 28 2014, 02:46 PM

Hey Ulrik! Your take made me smile. I love it. It's pure happiness.




There are cool ideas there. As Cosmin and Darius said, improving the tone and your bends would make this take much better. Try adding some effects like Darius suggested and also adding a overdrive pedal before the amp emulation (the pedal can be also emulated).

Give a try to the first exercise of this video. It's very useful for being practiced 5 minutes every day.

Posted by: jstcrsn Feb 28 2014, 03:51 PM

once again I have good Ideas that I can't pull off. don't think I can get any better than this before the deadline

Posted by: Sensible Jones Feb 28 2014, 05:08 PM

Is it OK if I post mine tomorrow Cosmin?
I have the Audio done but won't have time to do the Video until tomorrow.

Posted by: Ulrik Feb 28 2014, 06:15 PM

Low resolution video with audio.



But this one is 1440p HD, so if you can manage to mix this with the audio file please be my guest. If I use Movie Maker, I can not get HD.



https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45700843/GMC%20UNITED%20ULRIK%20High%20resolution%20video.mp4
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45700843/GMC_UNITED_ULRIK_GUITAR.mp3
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45700843/GMC_UNITED_ULRIK_MIX.mp3

Posted by: AK Rich Feb 28 2014, 06:38 PM

Thanks Cosmin, Unfortunately because of jamming my index finger a couple of nights ago playing basketball , I am going to have to drop out of this one. Although the knuckle has gotten a little better, it is probably going to be a few days before I can play guitar again. I'll catch you guys on the next one.


I like the little lick from "A Passage To Bangkok" you threw in there!

Posted by: Ulrik Feb 28 2014, 06:51 PM

http://youtu.be/pUjbDfzVMds

Posted by: AK Rich Feb 28 2014, 07:15 PM

Oh yeah, that song too! I wonder where that lick is originally from. Anyone know?
I thought maybe you put it in there as a reference to the legalizing marijuana thread.

Posted by: jstcrsn Feb 28 2014, 08:33 PM

come on man, Rich with 3 fingers is better than my 4

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Feb 28 2014, 08:46 PM

Please send the source files for the videos via dropbox.

Posted by: AK Rich Feb 28 2014, 08:56 PM

That's just silly I could probably pull something off if it was my pinky, but it is my index finger that is giving me the problems.

Posted by: Mertay Feb 28 2014, 10:57 PM

First ever video, let me know if any problems

http://ul.to/88bhvr4v

Posted by: huargo Feb 28 2014, 11:02 PM

Hi Cosmin hi put the dropboxfiles in my main entry... here are the links again

the files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1btxsg7xmpn5vpd/0B1FXXEkGI

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 1 2014, 04:19 AM

Here is my guitar track only.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2761041/ToddGuiarOnly.wav

and the video

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2761041/ToddSoloMovie.mov

Posted by: bleez Mar 1 2014, 11:36 AM

sorry, I got nothin
Just seemed to be wandering around the fretboard aimlessly on this one, didnt come up with anything that didnt suck.
I'll try for the next collab.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 1 2014, 02:54 PM

Hey mate Are you ready??

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 1 2014, 03:39 PM

Thank you for your takes gentlemen! Aside from Sensible, is there anyone else left who did not send his take? Last call!

How about the video, mate?

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 1 2014, 08:53 PM

Here it is! Thanks for waiting!!

https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/united-collab-full
https://soundcloud.com/neilwaller/united-collab-nbt

Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 2 2014, 02:25 AM

I will try , I know it late , but if not can you pull somethin off this http://www.youtube.com/user/lefthandedson/videos

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 2 2014, 02:31 PM

Hey Sensbile and jstcrsn - can you guys please send the source files for the videos? Thanks a bunch and please let's have them today!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 3 2014, 04:08 PM

Guys, just wanted to officially announce that the take submission is over Thanks to everyone who participated and stay tuned for the news!

Mate, there's no collab video here.. at least not the one we need Can you please send it over in a PM?

Posted by: Mertay Mar 3 2014, 06:15 PM

Hey Cosmin, I made a mistake of adding the (DAW) take to the video but you guys need original for better sync.ing right? I added mine to youtube but could send file if needed just let me know



By the way, I rushed to finish on time and didn't realize my tone didn't cut through the mix,I felt something was wrong while playing but cause of headphones I guess didn't notice how hardcore I was picking

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 3 2014, 11:59 PM

Don't worry man. We'll try to figure out something




If You sync Your DAW audio with the video there is nothing wrong. It's even easier to fix with the vid edition I do the same




There are some cool ideas even if there happened a few flaws Think of it like You will get better and better with every next take for the collab. The most important is - You are here with us

Posted by: Mertay Mar 4 2014, 02:05 AM

Yeah but this time its better if I leave it to you guys as seems I couldn't nail it

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 4 2014, 01:33 PM

Hope You didn't make us a huge, negative suprise by making it impossible to synchronize

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 4 2014, 03:02 PM

Very nice playing on this take Jones! I like your melodies and that final tapping lick. Very balanced and tasty. Thanks!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 4 2014, 04:28 PM

Thanks Gab, I appreciate that comment!!

Posted by: gregc1 Mar 4 2014, 04:42 PM

Very nice take Sensible! I'm really liking that smooth tone.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 4 2014, 07:02 PM

Thanks Greg!! I used Waves GTR 3.5.

Posted by: Mertay Mar 4 2014, 11:51 PM

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 5 2014, 01:21 PM

Neil - What I see is both - playing and audio/video quality improvements Man...that's what we like to listen and see

Posted by: gregc1 Mar 5 2014, 04:15 PM

Very nice, I wouldn't mind trying out that myself. I've never heard of that but it sounds and looks awesome to use!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 5 2014, 05:13 PM

Thanks Darius, I appreciate your words. I've enjoyed working through these things and learning new skills. Now I''ve got it to this point, who knows, maybe I'll even post in the REC!! (I already mentioned to Gab that I would!!)



I'm really liking it, I got it bundled with some other Waves Plug-ins. If you go to their Websitehttp://www.waves.com/ and set up a free account you can get free 7 day Demos of all their products!!
The Neil Citron Amps are superb, as he demonstrates here:-


The original modelling in GTR3 was done in conjunction with Paul reed Smith and they actually used some of his huge Amp Collection to base them on.

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 10 2014, 10:38 PM

Ha ha ha ! How could I miss that Yeah of course! There will be more alt picking workouts. I'll keep in mind Your need for something less happy

Posted by: Ulrik Mar 16 2014, 10:55 AM

Any news about the collab?

Posted by: WeePee Mar 16 2014, 11:15 AM

Waiting it too

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 16 2014, 12:06 PM

Soon enough mates It's in the making

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 16 2014, 09:14 PM

The news are that we are working hard on this one and we promise that the final result will be killer!!

Check how the edition project looks...

Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 16 2014, 10:14 PM

I know it will rock
but it looks like a nightmare to edit

Posted by: SlowFingaX Mar 17 2014, 12:32 PM

I'm also waiting this very much, because it's my first collab.
Looks intresting editing pic for guy like me, who has difficulties for editing just my own sound and video together in sync.

Of course the final version going to ROCK!!!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 17 2014, 01:24 PM

Looking forward to hearing the results, even though I'm not in it

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 17 2014, 02:25 PM

I hope You'll figure out something for Gary Moore collab then The final mix is almost on finish. We currently fix the details

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 17 2014, 02:54 PM

I'm definitely finding it a lot easier to come up with stuff for the Gary Moore collab, so I'll definitely be in then

Posted by: Ricky9 Mar 17 2014, 04:37 PM

So excited, can't wait to hear this masterpiece.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 18 2014, 08:52 AM

It's coming along alright

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 19 2014, 01:48 PM

closer and closer to the final

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 20 2014, 10:54 AM

And the moment we've all been waiting for is here!! Theeeeee finaaaaaal mix!!

Big thanks to all of you guys for being a part of this and to the awesome team I am a part of and who worked their guts off to make things happen - Gabi, Darius and Bogdan!

As usual, here are our comments:

Cosmin

Mroberts: Hey Mark! Great to see you on this one, man! You had nice note choice and good direction! Keep rocking!

WRK: I love the preciseness of this take man. You are playing with a lot of confidence, great articulation and intention and that's a major plus for me!

Ricky9: A minimalistic approach that fits the track very well and complements wrk's take in a great way. Great going guys

WeePee: Mr. Ville and his spiders Pretty straightforward, as a metalhead should be - Melodic and exact are the words that go well with your take, man!

Ulrik and Taka Perry: This is an awesome combo! Ulrik's Japanese flavored licks which I am so thrilled about in a nice dialogue with Taka. I think Darius was very inspired to make this combination - don't you guys think so too?

TonyK: I like the long smooth notes you used man - it's a far better take than the one you first submitted and I am glad you went all the way and participated in the collab with an improved take! Thank you!

SpaseMoonkey & Nava: Yet another cool dialogue - great complementary note choice and phrases No wonder Darius matched the takes!

Sensible Jones: That little lick around 02:26 was a fine variation of the one before it and the tapping ending goes well with the take. Neil, you did a pretty fine job here, man!

Jim Seekford: A nice solo, big as a kid's smile with strong notes and nice articulation Glad you made it Mr. Seekford!

Procyon: You have a very energetic take man! A bit crowded in places but overall the energy you put in makes things sound very nice!

liveOASISforever: You and Gabi as a team! The ideas are very nice man, but as we discussed, you should keep focused on timing to grow as a musician and shine brighter and brighter in the following collabs as well!

Gregc1: Great tapped bends/vibrato here and awesome direction in phrasing! Kudos, Sir! Nothing else to add

Huargo: One of the nicest takes we have here in this collab! VERY inspired, articulated and well executed playing! Congratulations!

DeGroot: Finally, a wah wah take! Nice melodies and great playing. I also enjoyed the tapping lick as it flows so well within the take!

Jtscrsn: Hey partner It seems we ended up together, eh? I have to say that the note choice you had is great but you should work a bit more on the execution to make the phrase stand out better

Beat Zbinden: Always a bright shiny tone and well rounded playing! I especially liked the ending theme just before SlowFingaX's take!

SlowFingaX: So, you had a guest appearance in your take at the end, eh man? Thank you for bringing in your nice melodies on this collab!

Mertay: Wow! What a punch in the face! The blistering playing just melted my face! You're a very technical player man, I have to say, but don't forget to bring in a little melody next time as well

Darius

Mroberts70 - Due to some technical issues I had to use Your mono track but I hope You enjoy the solution I found for it It was a nice solo and I couldn't let it go wasted

Wrk - very tasty playing. Love Your articulation and strong right hand playing man!

Ricky9 - good phrasing and taste. Perfect fit for the song introduction. This could easily be a decent vocal line as well. Well done

WeePee - I know You're a metal fan but You handle less heavy genres very well too Thank You for participating. Your add brings something very cool to this collaboration. Tip - watch out for those Gilbert's semi alternate picking speed runs - those could be slightly more precise. Nice tone BTW!

Ulrik - ha ha ha! Man that was definitely something new Though You tried to make a dialogue with yourself, I thought You will sound great having conversation with Taka

Taka - Great idea to keep thing simple and melodic. That's the most important thing before adding any licks and trick. Your line could easily work well with any other part of instruments

Tonyk - huge progress since the poor puppy collab. All - concept, execution and tone are improved a lot. I'm happy to see You making the progress. You have focused to keep the solo have sense as a one solid piece, not just a pack of random notes. We spoke about a few tips to make it more fluent and it was only detail to polish Your concept. Very good job. Our next step would be to work on Your playing strength, so You could pull out more juice of that cool crunchy distortion.

Spasemoonkey - What I like in Your take is that it has order and focus on what exactly You would like to play. You had pretty nice take for the previous collab as well but this time is more tight and wisely arranged Good job!

Nava - Welcome to our good friend and a REC-star Very happy to have You on the participants list. You haven't been there for quite some time and it was a shame because You always brought a piece of good playing. You compensate ti with this take so we forgive You Hope to see You on next collab!

Sensible Jones - Seems like Your pc gear issues are gone. Hope it's forever. Warm and pleasant tone, good lines, smooth execution. I also noticed that You got rid of some of Your blues-rock habits just for this collab purpose. You played less, kept patience between notes changes and gave Your solo very peaceful mood. Thank You Neil

Jim Seekford - You were step before me while writing about the reverb issue, already in the collab take premiere moment:) You know everything that's needed so I won't continue the "reverb-thing" Refreshing melody and nice usage of "pre-notes" like the the D# to E which is indeed outside of the scale but at this particular moment it's used properly and doesn't create dissonance feel. Good job. I think We should consider some workshop for Your constant, regular tone research if it's possible of course.

Procyon - Welcome aboard man! Nice concept for a solo. You have some potential and it sounds cool for the listener. I think You could try to bring Your solos into pieces and try to make sure about all the rhythm values inside. I had a feeling of "swimming timing" and at some points a little pitch issues but you know - just some details that when fixed, will bring Your playing to another level

LiveOasisforever - patiently and wisely play, melodic part. Good choice to make music instead of trying some stuff You feel not comfortable with. Timing needs some fix but I'm sure just a little more time spent on polishing what You already did, and things will go perfect

Gregc1 - Always something tasty for our ears. You always had great dynamics and articulation as well as ability to arrange those 2 aspect with a good phrasing. Well done mate!

DeGroot - So You decided to make something new? This time with wah wah?. Again perfectly fits the track. Also will repeat myself but I really enjoy Your new tone. New mic purchase was a great step

Jstcrsn - great to have You with us! Congratulations on Your first collaboration Nice 80's tone! Cool concept for a solo but you know it need some workout in two fields - timing and tightness. It's mostly about knowing exaclty what happens in every single moment of the solo = being able to name the rhythm values etc to focus on better sync with the beats But this is just a beginning and I know You didn't show us all You can by far

Beat Zbinden - we spoke before so You basicaly know what I think. Very good take. I think I would be a producer of a pop-rock band playing this song, I will allow this solo to be on the album. Very melodic, musical and everything on it's place

SlowFingaX - I'm glad You made it to join us even with some technical issues before I like that You decided to lead a melody even if You used some dense playing at the beginning. Nice introduction to all people who follow GMC. Hope to see You in our next collaboration

Mertay - At the beginning I though I would kick You in You very tigh place First of all - You almost burned out the neck Second I'm not sure if You were recording at low volume or it was THAT MUCH A PURPOSE but in the background there really where some notes that restricted those are for a major mode and a few of it's variables but..I though I would do something special for You and I've changed that piece of backing All best to You mate

Gabriel

Mroberts: I was sure that one that I was going to see you playing on tv! Hehehe. Your playing is always catchy and with very good feeling. I’m missing our Vchat jams and that Satch vibes that you get when you improvise. Thanks for your take and for opening this great collab!

WRK: Hi friend! You solo is fantastic. It has lots of phrasing techniques that makes the idea very interesting. You combine phrasing with fast legato licks, slides, double string licks, and a killer vibrato. Great job! Keep on working.

Ricky9: You definitely did a great choice of notes for your solo which is melodic and tasty. Your playing is very tight and the only thing that I would mark is that your vibrato technique could be more consistent and sometimes wider. Thanks for your take!

WeePee: Nice looking LTD! Your take sounds very good. It has a good balance between faster licks and melodies and everything is played tight, with good energy and feeling. Top level! Well done.

Ulrik: As I said in before in the thread, your take is pure happiness. Every time it starts I smile! I love the effect that you used, it sounds very oriental. I notice your playing tighter and more defined, and off course very creative. Congrats!

Taka Perry: Your solo sounds very good and interacts perfectly with Ulrik’s oriental melodies. As always both your tone and video have great quality. Thanks for joining!

TonyK: That’s what I call a melancholic solo! The way you manage bends, vibrato and dynamics give me a very deep feeling while I listen to your take. You are telling something with your phrasing, I can get it. Well done mate!

SpaseMoonkey & Nava: Hey guys! It’s great to see you playing together thanks to the magic of GMC collaborations! I can notice a connection between your playing and compositions, both fit great and that’s why I think Darius had the great idea to combine both takes. Well done guys! (and Darius!)

Sensible Jones: Your take sounds very nice Mr. Jones! Good combination of phrasing with tapping licks. The first section has a very good feeling, precise bending and warm vibrato. The tapping section sounds perfect. Good job!!

Jim Seekford: I really enjoyed your solo. I think that your solo is simple which is not a bad thing and it’s played with many expression details like slides, vibrato, bends that make it sounds very interesting. Thanks for joining!

Procyon: It’s awesome how good your solo connects with the previous one. I like your composition and technically it sounds perfect. You are a very good player! Keep on rocking.

liveOASISforever: Hey friend! It’s been great to share the solo section with you! Your playing still needs to be polished but there are some great ideas there. Keep on the hard work!

Gregc1: Hi Greg! You are an amazing player! Your solo reminds me a bit to Brian May. Your phrasing and your technique are top level. Congrats!

Huargo: Hi friend! Congrats on your playing! You have a very good alternate picking technique, very precise and the same happens with tapping. It’s a very enjoyable solo, well done!

DeGroot: The great DeGroot rocked this one! Your playing is top level! Just by listening to your vibrato technique we can say that this is a killer guitarist. And let me say I love what happens starting from the tapping to the end. Congrats and thanks!

Jtscrsn: Hi friend! There are some good ideas there that I think that need to be polished yet, but combined with Cosmin playing the results is cool. Thanks for joining!

Beat Zbinden: Every time I edit one of your videos I say, that’s a great place to practice! Your solo sounds good, it’s very well played and interact great with SlowfingaX take. Thanks!

SlowFingaX: Hi mate! Great to see you on this collab! Your solo is simple but effective. Good selection of notes and very tight playing did the trick. Well done!

Mertay: You are developing a very good technique, and being able to play very fast. But don’t forget to train your ears and listen more instead of playing more. Darius had to change the backing track’s progression to make your solo fit, and the final result is ok but I think that you can be tighter with the progression. Thanks for your take!

THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN EVERYONE! Now, let's make the Garry Moore Collab AT LEAST as epic as this one!!

Posted by: Nava Mar 20 2014, 11:15 AM

Awesome mix on this on gentlemen Hats off for the time effort u put on it!

Very nice melodies in it and great played by everyone! Well done rockers

Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 20 2014, 11:59 AM

Great job for all of you!!! Congrats for mixing and video editing

Darek.......your take reminds me about one of my Christmas gift with a bear on the bicycle who played a similar song and move his head in the same way like you Unfortunately, my bear had an accident

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 20 2014, 12:20 PM

Ha ha ha Accidents happen all the time

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Mar 20 2014, 01:31 PM

Congratulations everyone!

The video turned out awesome and I'm listening this one on repeat.
I really like how the diverse phrasing fits together in one tune

Posted by: Mertay Mar 20 2014, 01:38 PM

ahehaeah I wasn't expecting such a surprise thanks guys for the effort as again the waiting is always worth it

And again thanks for taking the time commenting I readed the comments and to be sure would like to ask; did you guys find the solo (with original background) dissonant or was it about too hard finding a place to fit in the collab. musically? cause if dissonant although I didn't use any pen and paper (no idea at the moment what scale or mode I was doing to with chord) I would very much like to discuss about it

Posted by: gregc1 Mar 20 2014, 01:51 PM

Bravo everybody, takes and the mix sounded great!

I have to say though that by far the best part was Todd and Darius at the end. Pure gold!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 20 2014, 02:01 PM

Congratulations everybody!! The final result is amazing. One of the best collabs ever at the site. I enjoyed doing this one a lot because there were lots of great takes, with tasty playing. And everything together really makes sense. Well done guys!!

Well, Darius will give you more details because he changed the backing for your take, but it seems that you were using a different scale and it didn't fit well over the backing. This backing is in E major, what scale did you use?

Posted by: wrk Mar 20 2014, 02:08 PM

NICE !! ..

Didn’t noticed Ricky9 was sitting next to me, but he seemed comfortable .. Ricky, you are always welcome to jam again on my canapé

Thanks for the collab, comments and the final mix !

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 20 2014, 02:16 PM

Mertay - there were conflits - especially at the moments with G# in backing track. You based Your solo on phrygian + harmonic minor modus and at some spot the second guitar in background, G# in bass + strings section made a disonance. I'll try to bring You detailed explanation later with particular notes colision. But don't worry...there is always a solution

Posted by: Mertay Mar 20 2014, 02:32 PM

Ok I have to take out my pen and paper I'll return soon but just to be sure; The (edit; root) chords are A-E-f#min.-D-A right?

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 20 2014, 02:42 PM

Ha ha ha! What a cool thing to see A couch invitation So...do You have the same one in Your room ?

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 20 2014, 03:29 PM

Yep...I'm not sure why Gab wrote E-major when it's A-major... or E mixolydian mode so we have

A B C# D E F# G# A

Posted by: SlowFingaX Mar 20 2014, 03:49 PM

Wow, it's finally here!

Great mix guys! Of course I'm in on the next one, there's still time for some blues!

I'll hope that the next collab recording is easier for me, after I got some good tips from you my friends!

This is so fun! Good work by all, we ROCK!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Ricky9 Mar 20 2014, 03:52 PM

Congrats everyone and thanks for the invitation wrk

Posted by: Mertay Mar 20 2014, 03:52 PM

Thanks, I'll post again when I figure the scales I did probably I heard chord based rather than tone (seems I started flamenco then turned ethnic somewhere along the shred )

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

Whoa!!!
GMC United!!
Thanks Darius, Gab and Cosmin for all the effort in producing it and for all the comments.
Congratulations to everyone who took part!!
This turned out brilliantly!!!

Posted by: Headbanger Mar 20 2014, 04:23 PM

Well done everyone...a lot of talent here at GMC!!! The Darius faces at the end were the icing on the cake!!!

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 20 2014, 04:30 PM

I'm watching this with a big on my face. Lot's of talented players out here at GMC.

Great playing!

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 20 2014, 04:34 PM

Yah...the devil possessed you for those few seconds

But I think it has a good side. Your solo was perfect for ending part and the mood change has brought a refresh to all mix. So for me it's nothing bad at all

Posted by: Mertay Mar 20 2014, 06:00 PM

Thanks Darius

Posted by: Procyon Mar 20 2014, 06:02 PM

Awesome work, guys! And very special thanks for your feedback - I appreciate it very much!
@ Darius: Yes, timing is not perfect in my take - but it seems that for some reason my take is played a bit too fast in the final collab so that it does not match the beat - this is different in my original take. However, thank you all for your great work - I am really honored to be part of this!

Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 20 2014, 06:35 PM

The ending is perfect!! It's an ANIME POLKA POLISH STOMP!!!!! Digging it Super congrats to everyone especially those putting it together for making it all work. Mertays solo was a great divergence from the main them so it's fortuitous it was actually played in an entirely different scale so that it required a new backing mod. Making all these solos fit musically is quite a challenge and the creative way you guys made it all work is impressive.

This is one for the books to be sure!!

Todd

Posted by: liveOASISforever Mar 20 2014, 07:25 PM

A big thanks to Cosmin, Darius and Gabriel. What a great job you all have done on this

Posted by: Mertay Mar 20 2014, 08:14 PM

Ok I (think) figured out the problem after analyzing the scale on 2.nd chord, I changed and "imagined" a follow-up chords

Turning the E into E7 (the D is added in the solo but is a very high note) then and imaginative A/E chord before f#m thats how I managed to place a g and Bb note in an E chord, then the f#min. chord turned into a Dmaj7 (again D note is added in the solo) as a resolution to the A/E chord

Probably thats why I don't hear it as dissonant but I totally recomposed the backing track during the melody writing process

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Mar 20 2014, 08:28 PM

Well done, everyone! This turned out great!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 20 2014, 08:53 PM

Thanks Cosmin, appreciate your comment!!
Thanks Darius! Yeah, hopefully the PC is all sorted now, in fact I've just bought it a present of some new software which I will install if it behaves itself!! It had better behave as I've just spent a lot of money on these new softwares!!
Thanks for the comment Gab! I truly appreciate when you guys support us!! Thanks for putting this whole thing togwther!!

Posted by: SlowFingaX Mar 20 2014, 10:12 PM

Cosmin



SlowFingaX: So, you had a guest appearance in your take at the end, eh man? Thank you for bringing in your nice melodies on this collab!


It was so fun.


Thanks also to Darius and Gab for your nice words!

Posted by: DeGroot Mar 20 2014, 11:26 PM

This turned out so awesome! Thank you for the comments and a bigger thanks for the marvelous job you always do with these collabs. Going to go watch it again.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 21 2014, 08:46 AM

HEHE! Looks like everyone is radiating and happy! Great going once again guys and thanks for being a part of this! In fact, you are the ones making it possible! And yes, Darius' fun factor in this one has broken the gauge Loved it man!

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 21 2014, 01:14 PM

You're wellcome Always like to put something irregular ))

Posted by: bleez Mar 21 2014, 07:10 PM

that was most epic. well done guys, really impressive takes

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 22 2014, 03:09 PM

Looking forward to having you on the Gary Moore Collab, bleez

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=51553

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 22 2014, 06:44 PM

You know...just couldn't stop myself from this little polish folk accent

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 22 2014, 07:23 PM

It's our pleasure! This collabs are getting better and better with the pass of time. We are making history.

Posted by: bleez Mar 22 2014, 08:01 PM

yes indeed Im working on it!

Posted by: tonyk Mar 22 2014, 11:49 PM

Huge effort as usual by instructors. Great contributions.Well done all

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 23 2014, 09:30 AM

Great! I'll place you on the list then

Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 23 2014, 12:58 PM

Thanx for response mate. I'm not sure how could this happen. When I do the sync I always work on max zoom literaly matching bit to bit. I'm, sorry if really something went wrong but anyway thanx for participating!

Posted by: Procyon Mar 23 2014, 07:00 PM

No problem - it's just strange and I have no explanation, too. Thanks for your reply and great work!

Posted by: huargo Mar 24 2014, 12:31 PM

Really nice video!!!
I really enjoy to see all the people playing this awesome backing track, and the final editing it's super!!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 25 2014, 08:23 AM

Glad you liked it man! Your take is very expressive and well built and I enjoyed it a lot!