Anyone fancy a quick funk ???

[ZappaFan]

Well whilst I was trawling through my MP3 backers looking for a "slide" jam backer I came across this tasty little number. Ahhh !!! I thought, that'll give us something a bit different to have a go at, so here it is. Hope you like it and feel inspired to get those funky lead lines brushed up and slotted in.

Dependant on how we split the track there should be room for either 4 or 9 slots I think. Think the 9 would be best that gives each player about 50 seconds.

Anyone interested ? Please give the track a good listen through, and maybe have a qucik noodle before you put your name in, just to make sure it's your thaaaang !! Then if you still fancy a shot at it get your name in.

I think I might have a go at this one myself too.

This is sounding really good I think, check out the version towards the end of this thread.

ZappaFan.

[ini]

Hey mate, this is sounding very groovy and stylish to me, I'm in!

I would like to use the Digitech on this one, so put me somewhere near the end until it arrives.

[zeusse]

me,me,me,me.me,me,any spot not picky just pulled the slide out today....ouch I'm rusty nice track by the way Neil

[bigdoug]

dont think thats in c zap seemed like f to me (but I'm no expert)

[ZappaFan]

dont think thats in c zap seemed like f to me (but I'm no expert)

Sorry BigD, I just went by the name of the original BT whcih was called Funk_In_C, ooops. Thanks for pointing that out though mate.

[Steve Zane]

I'm in...excellent bt Zap!

[zombo]

me me me please

[zombo]

dont think thats in c zap seemed like f to me (but I'm no expert)

Actualy it starts in D and changes into F then goes back into D ??

[ZappaFan]

Actually it starts in D and changes into F then goes back into D ??

Well thats all well and good then, always great to have some key changes to work off, they add some extra dynamics and impetus to the solo's.

Thanks for clarifying that Zombo.

[stevedak]

I'm always down for da funk, count me in

[ZappaFan]

dont think thats in c zap seemed like f to me (but I'm no expert)

Does that mean you were in or out on this BigD ? :-)

Wasn't sure whether you replied because you were having a go at it or not, if you could let me know.

Thanks mate.

[ZappaFan]

Okay guys here is the start of the running order to get this going

So get with the funk and lets hear ya stuff ...

1. Zeusse
2. Zane72
3. Flyingzombo
4. Stevedak
5. ..... we'll see how it's going sort the others out later
6. .....
7. .....
8. .....

To be added later, ZappaFan, Ini.

Jeez thats looks like some line-up already, thanks guys :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:


ZappaFan

[zeusse]

Ok Neil I have mine up tonight might be about three hours after this post or so

[ZappaFan]

Ok Neil I have mine up tonight might be about three hours after this post or so

No rush mate, this wont be finished till Ini gets his Digitech 2101 anyway. I promised to keep him a slot near the end and he wants to wait and use his new toy on it. Dont blame him, I would too.

[zeusse]

no probs Zap hope ini finds his way around that unit I'm gonna need to know what kind of learning curve it is so when I get mine I'll be able to have an idea of how much beer I'll need to stock when I lock myself in the studio with it....LOL

[ZappaFan]

no probs Zap hope ini finds his way around that unit I'm gonna need to know what kind of learning curve it is so when I get mine I'll be able to have an idea of how much beer I'll need to stock when I lock myself in the studio with it....LOL

I know what you mean, I am bidding on one on ebay now. Wonder if I'll manage to work out how to use before I die of old age. LOL

[bigdoug]

Does that mean you were in or out on this BigD ? :-)

Wasn't sure whether you replied because you were having a go at it or not, if you could let me know.

Thanks mate.
I wasnt planning on having a go zap, dont think I can get a groove going on that, was just nit picking lol. but I'm looking forward to hearing the guys do there stuff.

[ini]

yeah dudes, thanks for your comprehension

[zeusse]

Ok I got this little bit done to get things going I'll save the slide for the slide jam...I used my Ibanez on this one it was looking lonely in the corner.....lol Next batter up!

[Steve Zane]

Ok I got this little bit done to get things going I'll save the slide for the slide jam...I used my Ibanez on this one it was looking lonely in the corner.....lol Next batter up!
Fantastic playing Eric that was very smooth playing and like those harmonics of yours. One thing is that the bt as no more power Eric. The bt as lost lots of frequency what happened?

Ok I'm next

[ini]

Yup, very cool stuff eric, seems like you improved very much lately, huh?

As to the track, I think you compressed it a bit too much.. 96 kbits is a bit sparse, convert it at 192 and it should be cool.

[ZappaFan]

Yup, very cool stuff eric, seems like you improved very much lately, huh?

As to the track recording and mixing, I think you compressed it a bit too much.. 96 kbits is a bit sparse, convert it at 192 and it should be cool.

Jeez thats a great solo Eric, as always you rock on these jams dude, your playing always fits so well with the mood of the BT. Excellent.

The original BT was at 128 so I guess it should be done at that bitrate. 192 might make it too big to upload. I would take the solo down just a tad in the mix while you are at it. Just my 2 penneth.

[ini]

Ok, didn't know what bitrate the original file had, if it was 128 then 192 won't make it sound any different, so 128 will do it too.

[Highway Star]

Well Zeusse, hats off to you mate! I would not know where to start but you flowed pretty damned well there! I'm getting to like your fluid style all round really mate. Nice one!

Farl

[bigdoug]

great playing zeusse :thumb:

[Steve Zane]

Jeez thats a great solo Eric, as always you rock on these jams dude, your playing always fits so well with the mood of the BT. Excellent.

The original BT was at 128 so I guess it should be done at that bitrate. 192 might make it too big to upload. I would take the solo down just a tad in the mix while you are at it. Just my 2 penneth.
Yes 128 for bitarte is the good setting. Please Eric can you fix it or we will loose more sound as we go. I'll do my bit today if Eric will fix it .I'm looking forward to jam on this one.

[zombo]

Yeh great stuff Eric loved your tone man just fix it Eric I can't wait to do my bit after Zane

[zeusse]

Oh no problem guys sorry I missed the bitrate thing I'll fix it up right now I just got home and noticed it.....And thanks for the comments everyone it was late last night when I finished and rushed uploading this morning I will make sure to put that bitrate issue on my checklist before uploading from now on........remember I'm a bumbling fool so high tech computer issues aren't my bag...LOL should have it up within the hour

And thanks Zap I will cut the level down on the solo a bit too

[zeusse]

Ok I remixed and cut the volume on the solo and set track at 128 hope this works better for everyone......have mercy on my useless a**...LOL
If not workable maybe someone with better know how could fix'er up my converter said 128bt so this is all I can do


Ok I tried it again Steve sounds close to me take the bottom one******

[Steve Zane]

Ok I remixed and cut the volume on the solo and set track at 128 hope this works better for everyone......have mercy on my useless a**...LOL
If not workable maybe someone with better know how could fix'er up my converter said 128bt so this is all I can do
Eric can you try to put more volume on the bt? if you can't do it I will start my part anyway.Th bt seems a bit low compare to the original.

[Steve Zane]

Ok I remixed and cut the volume on the solo and set track at 128 hope this works better for everyone......have mercy on my useless a**...LOL
If not workable maybe someone with better know how could fix'er up my converter said 128bt so this is all I can do


Ok I tried it again Steve sounds close to me take the bottom one******
Ok this one is better Eric. I'll do my bit for tomorrow evening! This a cool bt:thumb:

[ZappaFan]

Nice work Eric, thanks for sorting that, I know this recording malarkey is a pain in backside sometimes.

Sounding loads better now mate. Like I said before great solo .... you rock man.

BTW having noodled around with this I know how difficult it must have been to cut that solo off at that point, those key changes just give it a lift and make you wanna zoom off with it. :lol:

[zeusse]

Whatever I can do to help I always will no trouble....ok maybe at bit..LOL

[Steve Zane]

Ok here is my bit. It was made fast because I don't have the time tomorrow.I tried to put in a little jazz flavor I don't if it worked?Anyways there it is.

[ZappaFan]

Crikey Zane that was quick matey, and very cool playing too mate, love some of those licks that you have put together, you have a great feel and you always manage to bring out some elements in your playing that I havent heard before. Excellent !!!

[Six]

Fantastic work so far guys, you both sound so professional, this could easily be on a 'guitar virtuoso' CD rather than an online jam!

[bigdoug]

good job from across the pond, you guys are top drawer, well played :thumb:

[ini]

wee, excellent zane, you always have some cool stuff mate,
a constant high level of playing.

Both sounding great till now, huh, won't be easy to keep up with you guys.

[zeusse]

Damm Steve you've been doing alot more than just making backing tracks that was your best performance yet......its the Canadian beer folks...LOL

[mgrowe]

Excellent job all, well cool

Will wait with baited breath for the rest...

Is there are any free slots can I have a try?

[ZappaFan]

Excellent job all, well cool

Will wait with baited breath for the rest...

Is there are any free slots can I have a try?

Not sure at the moment, we will see how it goes, but i'll put your name down anyway.

[zombo]

So guys just saw I needed to get my bit done so here we are with my humble effort!
It is indeed great to rub shoulders with Zeusse and Zane and then Stevedak by the way Zane I loved your bit as well as Zeusse which I already commented on! What I like about yours Zane is that jazzy feel you put into it and those chunky phrases wow you always amaze me superb playing!

[zeusse]

Ohhhhh Yeahhh John totally cool licks buddy that 2101 kicks butt.....and I'm so glad your rubbing shoulders with us on this one and I mean that in the most unsexual way...LOL This jam is smokin hot :flame:

[bigdoug]

zombo gret as usual, glad you are keeping this side of the pond up there. High standard on this one so far.

[ini]

Hey John, very cool indeed,
now that is a Jam with high quality players right in a row!

I wonder how I shall compete in that!

[stevedak]

WOW!!! great stuff you guys, I really have my work cut out for me here...superb playing by the three Z's!!!! (I may have to change my name to ZteveDak for this one...lol) looking forward to funking out on this, I just hope I can keep up the high quality you guys have set!! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[ZappaFan]

You is damn right there guys, fantastic stuff so far, great work Zombo great to see you having time ti get involved on this. We have been missing your superb playing and tone echoing around the site. Top Man !!!

[Steve Zane]

Very nice playing Zombo. I love that tone that you've used and the style was top class.It blended perfectly.I'm very happy to play this track with all of you top players!

[stevedak]

here's my bit...I gotta give some well-earned admiration and respect to Eric, Steve and John for providing some MAJOR inspiration here, I love the way this track is sounding so far!! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[Viscolex]

woa, this sounds great so far :)

[ZappaFan]

Wow !!!!!!!!!!! This just gets better and better !!

Great playing and compostion on that Stevedak, I am really loving this Jam and the 6SH "Star" line-up on it so far.

But now comes the bad news ......... doh !!! I really I wish I didn't have to do this !!!! But what has happened to the BT ? it seems to have disappeared further back into the mix, it's lost something off the EQ and also sounds like it is in mono.

Sorry to do that mate but as there are other people yet to come we need to keep the quality and levels right. Plus I know you will want it to sound it's best.


DOH !!! That makes me feel so bad having to do that after the great effort you have put in !!! :wall: :wall: :wall:


ZappaFan

[Steve Zane]

here's my bit...I gotta give some well-earned admiration and respect to Eric, Steve and John for providing some MAJOR inspiration here, I love the way this track is sounding so far!! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Steve my friend that was a killer.You can play so many style so well.And your sound is class all the time. This is one very cool jam!

[Steve Zane]

Hey just a little Idea..? It would be cool to have this kind of jam every month or two. the 3 Z's and ZteveDak! and maybe Zap! Just an idea. Let me know what you think. In the meen time I'll be making lots of bt's for everyone else.

[stevedak]

DOH!!!! my bad, I'm not sure what happened...here's the remix, I hope everything's back to normal!

[ZappaFan]

Cheers Stevdak thats a million percent improvement.

Superb ......... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ini]

Amazing man, what great licks you throw in there!

This is gonna be one of the best jams so far.. hope I won't spoil it, lol

[zeusse]

Yaaa Steve you always show tremendous texture in your solos dude love the tone change in the middle...that was killer:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[ZappaFan]

Right I am going to see if I can sort out someone to do a guest appearance on the next bit. I think it requires a particular technique and style to go over that heavier riff. So you are all going to have to bear with me a couple of days whilst I get it sorted.

It'll be worth the wait, well I hope so.

ZappaFan

[ini]

Sure thing mate, I still don't have my 2101, so no rush.

[zombo]

Hey just a little Idea..? It would be cool to have this kind of jam every month or two. the 3 Z's and ZteveDak! and maybe Zap! Just an idea. Let me know what you think. In the meen time I'll be making lots of bt's for everyone else.

Sounds interesting ??

[Viscolex]

that wouldn't be fair :P

exluding the youngsters :D

can i be Ziscolex? lmao

[zombo]

Oh I love those phrases Steve leaves you wanting more great wammy bar work amzing Steve one of your best bro wow !!!

[ZappaFan]

Well I did suggest that we would be having a "guest Star" on this but unfortunately the contractual negotiations broke down at the last minute.:lol:

So, guess what, you got it !!! I did it myself. :thumb:

Well after this it's up to Ini to take the next slot and finish it off when he gets his 2101.

Thanks.

Zapp.

[Steve Zane]

Well I did suggest that we would be having a "guest Star" on this but unfortunately the contractual negotiations broke down at the last minute.:lol:

So, guess what, you got it !!! I did it myself. :thumb:

Well after this it's up to Ini to take the next slot and finish it off when he gets his 2101.

Thanks.

Zapp.
Wow Sir Zap, that was of your one best. Very very nice smoth tone you got there.Like your playing here bro.Rep point!

[ini]

hey Zap, you fitted in there very very cool, this was really just amazing,
one of your best indeed, have to agree with Steve.
You made it spot-on, rep point from me too.

Now this is an really amazing track so far, extremely cool, I like it even better than the last jam...

wee man, now I'm to finish it, huh?
my 2101 should be here tomorrow or the day after at the latest, so I'd appreciate it if that's no problem for you guys.

Now that's a big defiance to keep up with you guys.. hope I'll managa to fit in there somehow, hehe.

[ZappaFan]

hey Zap, you fitted in there very very cool, this was really just amazing,
one of your best indeed, have to agree with Steve.
You made it spot-on, rep point from me too.

Now this is an really amazing track so far, extremely cool, I like it even better than the last jam...

wee man, now I'm to finish it, huh?
my 2101 should be here tomorrow or the day after at the latest, so I'd appreciate it if that's no problem for you guys.

Now that's a big defiance to keep up with you guys.. hope I'll managa to fit in there somehow, hehe.

Thanks guys, was a bit of a rush job and I cant say that I was 100% pleased with how it turned out. I did try another couple of goes but they were a lot worse, so I stuck with this one. I would have liked to do some arpeggios and the like over it, I think they would have fitted very well, But I am not technically proficient enough to get them nailed.

BTW Ini no rush on this mate, take your time, shout up if you want any tips or assistance. Get Zombo's help if you need it to get the sound you want dialled in on that 2101. I am sure he will help you.


Thanks again guys.

BTW I think this jam is sounding really good guys, well done to you too.

Zapp

[Rick]

jesus this is good!

i can't believe the standard of the jams on here now!

[zeusse]

clap,clap,clap,clap X1000= #1 That was a tough part on the track Neil to fit something and you really show what an adaptable player you are....:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: When I was noodling over that part I couldn't find a riff that would fit right...rep. point if I'm able.....Ok ini finish it with style dude!

[Viscolex]

wow lads, great jam so far

[ZappaFan]

clap,clap,clap,clap X1000= #1 That was a tough part on the track Neil to fit something and you really show what an adaptable player you are....:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: When I was noodling over that part I couldn't find a riff that would fit right...rep. point if I'm able.....Ok ini finish it with style dude!

Thanks Eric, much appreciated mate

[ZappaFan]

clap,clap,clap,clap X1000= #1 That was a tough part on the track Neil to fit something and you really show what an adaptable player you are....:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: When I was noodling over that part I couldn't find a riff that would fit right...rep. point if I'm able.....Ok ini finish it with style dude!

I struggled with this too, then suddenly stubled across my old favourite mode, weel teh only one I know really, the E phyrigian dominant. dont ask me to expalin what the hell that is theory wise because I cant. But here are the notes

E - O 1 4
A - O 2 3
D - O 2 3
G - 1 2
B - O 1 3
E - O 1 4

[zeusse]

ya that might give me some ideas thanks zap might diminish that mode too and see what happens

[ZappaFan]

Unfortunately Ini has had to pull out of this Jam due to other commitments so I am looking for somone to finish of this jam. I think it's pretty awesome up to now. So if anyone has the nerve to have a go reply back here with a shout and we'll get it finshed off.

Thanks.

ZappaFan

[Viscolex]

me me me, ill do it tommorow

[ZappaFan]

me me me, ill do it tommorow

Hey go for it dude, give it your best mate :thumb: :thumb:

Thanks

[Viscolex]

**edit**

never mind, ill have it done in a bit

[Viscolex]

k, here goes mine, every did freaking great!!!! loved it

hope i didnt ruin it for ye experienced fellas

[mgrowe]

Sounding very cool guys

Nice job

[ZappaFan]

Nice work there Visco, ruin it ?? nah mate that was cool :thumb: :thumb:

It's a tough backer I think. But you did a "grand" job as they say over there. Guitar was a bit loud in places and a bit quiet in others but the playing was cool mate. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[ini]

Cool finish disco, nice licks there.

Very cool from all of you guys, this is one of the coolest jams so far.
cheers.

[KennyF]

Good stuff kids!!! :thumb:

[ZappaFan]

Thanks KennyF, I think everyone did a pretty damn fine job on this one. But I would say that wouldn't I, LOL

[KennyF]

Thanks KennyF, I think everyone did a pretty damn fine job on this one. But I would say that wouldn't I, LOL

You speak the truth, my friend! :thumb:

I really enjoyed it.

[zeusse]

Excellent finish Andy you have really showed that hard work does pay off :thumb:

[FretDance]

Hey guys,nice jams!!
Actually, I have a confession to make lol
I did a take over this very backings several years back
(yeah it's that old :D)
I uploaded on yousendit (won't upload it on my website, it's not "all in the pocket" so to say :lol:
But, it was some while ago, anyways.
I recorded this song as a lesson for my students to transcribe and practise.

Here's my take. Sorry if this is inapproriate, just thought, since it IS th same backing ;)
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=69514A0D6FE52737

:EDIT: ps. Watch out for the backwards guitar inthe middle lol Ds

[bigdoug]

that was different :smile: how does the backward thing work?

[FretDance]

that was different :smile: how does the backward thing work?

I just recorded a solo (Improvised as always ;) and reversed the audio in that section. ;-)

[zeusse]

Now thats what I like an outside the box thinker...sounded really cool:thumb:

[FretDance]

Thx bro, appriciate it :)

[chris beaver]

what a great track, everyone played awsomly well, theres some beautiful phrases going on all over the place and its totaly pro sounding throughout, well done guys:wnw: