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Todd Simpson
DEADLINE EXTENDED! TO DECEMBER 15 2011


Due to popular demand, a bit more time is on deck smile.gif


COLLAB INFO: (D Minor / D Pentatonic)

It's on! The 80's Ballad Collab is here wink.gif So get ready! This is a video collab so grab your camera, and let's RAWK!

(Direct Link to this Collab)
http://bit.ly/gmc80scollab



Todd
Gitarrero
I didn't even find glitterboots online (yet!)...I'll participate anyway laugh.gif
Todd Simpson

It's on! The 80's Ballad Collab is here ;) So get ready! This is a video collab so grab your camera, and let's RAWK!

(Direct Link to this Collab)
http://bit.ly/gmc80scollab

All entries due Nov. 18 (unless of course your glitter boots don't get delivered by that time!)

Here is the backing. Give em Hell!

Click to view attachment


!!!!!!ALMOST FORGOT! This is in the KEY OF D MINOR So D Minor, D Pentatonic scales/chops will work smile.gif
Todd Simpson
QUOTE (Gitarrero @ Nov 6 2011, 03:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I didn't even find glitterboots online (yet!)...I'll participate anyway laugh.gif


Can't wait to hear your take! wink.gif

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It's on! The 80's Ballad Collab is here ;) So get ready! This is a video collab so grab your camera, and let's RAWK!

(KEY OF D MINOR: So D Minor, D Pentatonic Scales / Licks will work well)

(Direct Link to this Collab)
http://bit.ly/gmc80scollab

All entries due Nov. 18 (unless of course your glitter boots don't get delivered by that time!)

Here is the backing. Give em Hell!

Click to view attachment
Todd Simpson
My most recent collab is based around LESSON 82 that we just completed. Here is the link to the lesson with Tabs and Guitar Pro files. The licks we worked on in our Sat Vid Chat for this lesson are a great start for thinking about your solo.

http://bit.ly/gmclesson82

COLLAB INFO: (D Minor / D Pentatonic)

It's on! The 80's Ballad Collab is here wink.gif So get ready! This is a video collab so grab your camera, and let's RAWK!

(Direct Link to this Collab)
http://bit.ly/gmc80scollab

All entries due Nov. 26 After Thanksgiving here in the States wink.gif (unless of course your glitter boots don't get delivered by that time!)

Here is the backing. Give em Hell!

Click to view attachment

Todd
Gabriel Leopardi
hey mate! nice backing! I'll work on something! smile.gif
Ben Higgins
This rocks - I gotta do this ! cool.gif
quadrium
Nice backing smile.gif I'm in also smile.gif
Todd Simpson
COLLAB HAS MOVED! Here is the new link

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=41477
Todd Simpson
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Nov 9 2011, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey mate! nice backing! I'll work on something! smile.gif


Great to have you on board Gab!
Todd Simpson
Great to have you on board Ben! Ninja Time!

QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Nov 9 2011, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This rocks - I gotta do this ! cool.gif

My most recent collab is based around LESSON 82 that we just completed. Here is the link to the lesson with Tabs and Guitar Pro files. The licks we worked on in our Sat Vid Chat for this lesson are a great start for thinking about your solo.

http://bit.ly/gmclesson82

COLLAB INFO: (D Minor / D Pentatonic)

It's on! The 80's Ballad Collab is here wink.gif So get ready! This is a video collab so grab your camera, and let's RAWK!

(Direct Link to this Collab)
http://bit.ly/gmc80scollab

All entries due Nov. 26 After Thanksgiving here in the States wink.gif (unless of course your glitter boots don't get delivered by that time!)

Here is the backing. Give em Hell!

Click to view attachment

Todd



Great to have you on board Ben! Ninja Time!

QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Nov 9 2011, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This rocks - I gotta do this ! cool.gif

My most recent collab is based around LESSON 82 that we just completed. Here is the link to the lesson with Tabs and Guitar Pro files. The licks we worked on in our Sat Vid Chat for this lesson are a great start for thinking about your solo.

http://bit.ly/gmclesson82

COLLAB INFO: (D Minor / D Pentatonic)

It's on! The 80's Ballad Collab is here wink.gif So get ready! This is a video collab so grab your camera, and let's RAWK!

(Direct Link to this Collab)
http://bit.ly/gmc80scollab

All entries due Nov. 26 After Thanksgiving here in the States wink.gif (unless of course your glitter boots don't get delivered by that time!)

Here is the backing. Give em Hell!

Click to view attachment

Todd

quadrium
Here is my take Todd smile.gif

Cosmin Lupu
Uh oh, seems like this month I'll have some busy collab work biggrin.gif Todd's invitation has been accepted tongue.gif I am in as well wink.gif
Todd Simpson
Cool take! smile.gif Make sure to upload

1.)The video to a place I can download it from such as one of the file download site like

http://www.megaupload.com/

2.)Put the solo with and without backing mp3 up in a reply.


Thanks!


QUOTE (quadrium @ Nov 13 2011, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is my take Todd smile.gif




QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Nov 13 2011, 05:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Uh oh, seems like this month I'll have some busy collab work biggrin.gif Todd's invitation has been accepted tongue.gif I am in as well wink.gif



Great news! Can't wait to hear your take!

Todd
Todd Simpson
DEADLINE EXTENDED! TO DECEMBER 15 2011


Due to popular demand, a bit more time is on deck. Thanks to everyone so far for their takes!
Ivan Milenkovic
Hey Todd, I'm planning to record this tomorrow. Is video needed for the collab mix?
Todd Simpson
QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Dec 1 2011, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Todd, I'm planning to record this tomorrow. Is video needed for the collab mix?


Yes Video please if at all possible smile.gif It can be very plain video as I'll probably put some filters on all of it for fun smile.gif

The video doesn't have to be in perfect sync to the audio, just a performance that looks nice. The audio without backing is the crucial bit for the mix itself.
Ivan Milenkovic
QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Dec 2 2011, 12:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes Video please if at all possible smile.gif It can be very plain video as I'll probably put some filters on all of it for fun smile.gif

The video doesn't have to be in perfect sync to the audio, just a performance that looks nice. The audio without backing is the crucial bit for the mix itself.


Aye aye, acknowledged! smile.gif
Brandon Earman
I always say I'm going to submit a collab but I never do. So here goes nothing!

When I think of 80s ballad guitar I think of one word: DELAY

So I title this take "Delay Overload." I hope you can at least use a lick or two out of it, Todd. Thanks for the fun backing. biggrin.gif

Todd Simpson
QUOTE (Brandon Earman @ Dec 4 2011, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I always say I'm going to submit a collab but I never do. So here goes nothing!

When I think of 80s ballad guitar I think of one word: DELAY

So I title this take "Delay Overload." I hope you can at least use a lick or two out of it, Todd. Thanks for the fun backing. biggrin.gif



NICE! Love it smile.gif Yeah man, it's all about HUGE delay in a tune like this. Good call!

Todd
Ivan Milenkovic
In last minute, here's my take! smile.gif



and solo guitar track:
Ben Higgins
QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Dec 12 2011, 11:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In last minute, here's my take! smile.gif



and solo guitar track:


Man, that is some sexy playing - I love those runs ! biggrin.gif

It's the power of the hat itsn't it ?? cool.gif
Rammikin
To me the '80s means shameless self indulgence, so here it is :-). (I had a hard time working up the courage to do this after seeing Brandon's). Ibanez S770 into a Fractal Audio AxeFX.

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Todd Simpson
80'S BALLAD EXTENDING DEADLINE THROUGH THE WEEKEND

For those of you who messaged me and asked for a little more time, YOU HAVE IT!

Record your take this weekend and I'll start the mix on this coming MONDAY DEC 19.

Todd Simpson
Great take thanks! P.S. Killer guitar and an FX. Ibanez and Fractal make a great team smile.gif

QUOTE (Rammikin @ Dec 14 2011, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To me the '80s means shameless self indulgence, so here it is :-). (I had a hard time working up the courage to do this after seeing Brandon's). Ibanez S770 into a Fractal Audio AxeFX.

Click to view attachmentClick to view attachment




AWESOME 80's AUDIO MIX AND VIDEO EDITING FINALLY BEGUN!

Thanks to everyone for their takes! I'm doing the mix now and will add the video. Holiday fun delayed things a bit but I"m
thrilled to be back on this!



AWESOME 80's AUDIO MIX AND VIDEO EDITING FINALLY BEGUN!

Thanks to everyone for their takes! I'm doing the mix now and will add the video. Holiday fun delayed things a bit but I"m
thrilled to be back on this!

Todd Simpson
Man is this ever sounding great so far! I'm using all the happy accidents in each solo that layer over top of the other submitted solos and it's yielding some killer results. Unexpected harmony lead sections, contrasting bends, call and response, I'm amazed at how well the layers are working together. It's almost like you guys were pyschic!

Todd
Ben Higgins
QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Dec 30 2011, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Man is this ever sounding great so far! I'm using all the happy accidents in each solo that layer over top of the other submitted solos and it's yielding some killer results. Unexpected harmony lead sections, contrasting bends, call and response, I'm amazed at how well the layers are working together. It's almost like you guys were pyschic!

Todd


Sounds great Todd ! I know that 'happy accident' thing you mean smile.gif I'm also currently in the process of editing my collab so we're both in the same boat at the moment.... happy editing !! biggrin.gif
Todd Simpson
Here is our final video smile.gif I used a new approach for me and used the best bits to make a song version. I'm going to make
a youtube playlist with this video and all the individual solos as well. Enjoy! Notes to follow!

Happy New Year!

Brandon Earman
Haha, sweet collab. Thanks for using my bit, Todd. Looking forward to the next one.

Happy new year GMC! biggrin.gif
Todd Simpson
QUOTE (Brandon Earman @ Jan 2 2012, 08:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Haha, sweet collab. Thanks for using my bit, Todd. Looking forward to the next one.

Happy new year GMC! biggrin.gif


Really liked your approach on this one smile.gif Very similar to what I had actually written in many ways. So similar in fact, I just replaced my solo with yours and it worked better! smile.gif

My goal on this Collab was to make something that folks would bounce their head too even if they weren't playing on it. I usually string out the takes in succession but when I've "Jeep tested" collabs on other musicians/listeners they start to tune out pretty quickly so I wanted to keep them locked in. The good news is that this one Jeep Tested very well!

Happy New year!


Rammikin
Great job with the editing! Thanks for putting this together.
Todd Simpson
QUOTE (Rammikin @ Jan 3 2012, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great job with the editing! Thanks for putting this together.


Thanks wink.gif It was a blast to work on. Lining everything up took a bit of work but well worth it.

quadrium
Turned out AWESOME Todd! Great job smile.gif But just one little problem; my name is Dogukan not Dokugan biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
Todd Simpson
COLLAB INSTRUCTOR NOTES: (Also Placed in the lesson thread)


Here is a Youtube Playlist with all the videos from the collab as well as the final. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1CEEB28B7722E385

HERE ARE THE NOTES ON EACH SOLO! Great Job Guys!

1.)Dogukan
Congrats on a really cool take! I like how you took a rhythmic approach and made use of triad
"ish" sounding licks and how you alternated various octaves I used some of your chops to match as a Harmony Lead lick as well. Nice!

2.)Brandon Earman
Just killer! Really well played. Your choice of notes/licks/key was spot on and your bends were really tight and focused. Nice!

3.)Christian
Killer Hair! Loved your props! Great background as well A lot of nice touches here. Not to mention the tasty chops in your solo! I lead in to your big pull off break and also blended you with some other chops. Your solo is well played and shows great progress. You Rawk!

4.)Ben Higgins
Ben Freakin Higgins! Needless to say you ripped it to shreds and balanced it with soulful licks bursting with groove and technique. I blended your licks with some of the bordering chops and got some great dual guitar effects. Killer job.

5.)Rammikin
Congrats on your first Collab! Well done on jumping and kudos for indulging yourself as you mentioned as that's what this type of thing is all about! Your licks worked well and you combined scale work and legato with style. Nicely played.

6.)Ivan
One of my Fav Ivan Solos Ever! I gave you the ending segment where it's just you and bass guitar to let you go nuts without the distraction of the drums. Loved it.
Gitarrero
Thanks for the collab, the video and the feedback Todd!
That hair will return in other video collabs, no doubt about it...once I put it on, I suddenly loved everything about the 80's laugh.gif
Ivan Milenkovic
I just saw it featured on GMC page, it rocks Todd, cheers for the good job smile.gif
Sinisa Cekic
Great collab guys , enjoyed listening smile.gif !!


QUOTE (quadrium @ Jan 4 2012, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Turned out AWESOME Todd! Great job smile.gif But just one little problem; my name is Dogukan not Dokugan biggrin.gif biggrin.gif


Todd corrected the error below laugh.gif

Todd Simpson

QUOTE (Sinisa Cekic @ Jan 6 2012, 06:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Great collab guys , enjoyed listening smile.gif !!

Todd corrected the error below laugh.gif


Thanks smile.gif It was loads of fun to put together!

QUOTE (Gitarrero @ Jan 5 2012, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the collab, the video and the feedback Todd!
That hair will return in other video collabs, no doubt about it...once I put it on, I suddenly loved everything about the 80's laugh.gif


Can't wait to see the BIG HAIR make it's return in another one of your vids! Good pull on that one!

QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Jan 6 2012, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just saw it featured on GMC page, it rocks Todd, cheers for the good job smile.gif


Great! Can you paste in the link where you saw it?

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