Zombos October composing challenge

[zombo]

Yes yes it is a new idea I am sorry guys but the Zombo challenge thing got me frustrated having to push people to post so here is something completely different!
All you do is download the drumtrack and invent your own track I want to get you composing and being inventive we all play solo stuff and that is cool,
but when do we ever be inventive!!
Lets get our talents going and do something from scratch so come on let yourselves go and when we finish post it up!
If you want to we can have a poll on it let me know what you think this way everybody can have a go and I don't have to have stress !!

Cheers Zombo !

[Steve Zane]

Yes yes it is a new idea I am sorry guys but the Zombo challenge thing got me frustrated having to push people to post so here is something completely different!
All you do is download the drumtrack and invent your own track I want to get you composing and being inventive we all play solo stuff and that is cool,
but when do we ever be inventive!!
Lets get our talents going and do something from scratch so come on let yourselves go and when we finish post it up!
If you want to we can have a poll on it let me know what you think this way everybody can have a go and I don't have to have stress !!

Cheers Zombo !

Damn! I would love to participate in this but can't. I have way to much latency with my midi controller keyboard.

[Guitarpima]

I am totally in! Actually Zombo, I turned what I did for the rhythm jam into a song and I'll post that when I finish. I have all the word written and it is taking me a bit to figute out the song structure. But we'll see.

[Rob]

Great Idea John, I just aint got the time or the talent for something like that :-(

[zeusse]

I'll scrape something together

[zombo]

Hey just go for it guys it sounds great!

[Highway Star]

Well Zombo, this really is a challenge!! I've been away since late Friday and have not even listened to the drum track but hell, it sounds like a great idea! so, mate! I'll give it a go but.... I've got the Blues thing to do, the solo challenge plus I've still to get to grips with Audition 1.5 (not to big a problem!) and, I've binned the Guitarport in favour of the XT Live! Just bought (today, still in the boxes!) some Beringher driven studio monitor speakers so, a word with Rob and I'm away, but.... again! I'm of to Mallorca on Friday for a week! But, mate! I will post! I really feel up for this beginner or not!! LOL

Farl

[bigdoug]

farley I have a mate looking for a guitarport if you want to sell it

[Highway Star]

farley I have a mate looking for a guitarport if you want to sell it My brother in law was after it Doug but he's not mentioned it for a while. I'll see how I get on with the Pod XT Live and I'll PM you (out of this thread though).

Farl

[zombo]

Well Zombo, this really is a challenge!! I've been away since late Friday and have not even listened to the drum track but hell, it sounds like a great idea! so, mate! I'll give it a go but.... I've got the Blues thing to do, the solo challenge plus I've still to get to grips with Audition 1.5 (not to big a problem!) and, I've binned the Guitarport in favour of the XT Live! Just bought (today, still in the boxes!) some Beringher driven studio monitor speakers so, a word with Rob and I'm away, but.... again! I'm of to Mallorca on Friday for a week! But, mate! I will post! I really feel up for this beginner or not!! LOL

Farl

Take your time Farl no problem!

[zombo]

Here is my part I played the bass line as well to beef it up a bit !
Those drums sound so crisp it makes it more lively !

[zombo]

No more takers then looks like this one has died ?

[Steve Zane]

Ok I know what I did on this take as nothing to do with the thread ,but I had too.

I took Zombo's take and had my solo on it. I loved the Rhytm he did so much that I had to play a lead on it.

here it is....

[bigdoug]

well guys what can you say to that, zombo it is a great rythm track and zane I think thats the best I've heard from you, a great read of the rythm. welldone both of you :thumb:

[ZappaFan]

Great sounding track there Steve, you have some superb licks in there and your quality playing technique comes though mate.

Excellent

[Steve Zane]

Great sounding track there Steve, you have some superb licks in there and your quality playing technique comes though mate.

Excellent
Thanks :-) I did that one so fast...one take.Sometimes one take are the best one.When you try to many take it only gets worst.

[Guitarpima]

I will have mine done this week. Been busy and have not had the time. I just came up with something cool. Well I think it is cool. By Friday or Saturday for sure.

Great track Zombo. I like the solo Zane did. 8-) 8-)

P.S. What does "Crikey" mean.

[zombo]

Ok I know what I did on this take as nothing to do with the thread ,but I had too.

I took Zombo's take and had my solo on it. I loved the Rhytm he did so much that I had to play a lead on it.

here it is....

Great stuff Zane we make a great team LOL !!!

[Bluto]

Awesome.:thumb:

Being a novice with the guitar, its things like this which inspire me to get better, the only problem being is, when you hear something like that, you think to yourself..."Don't kid yourself, it'll only happen in your dreams!!!!":wall:

I've listened to a fair few of the tracks which everybody's laid down, seriously, how long does it take until you're able to shred like that????:-?

I know practice etc, but the talent on this site is pretty impressive I'm sure you'll agree.

Are there any exercises which anybody can recommend? I appreciate that to get to the stage which Zane and others are at obviously takes ages and ages, but some crumbs of encouragement would be great.

Anyway, I'll keep on plugging with the help of Danny Gills DVD's. Great job guys.

Thanks
Dan

[Steve Zane]

Hi Bluto,

It all depends on you...How much motivation you have to get there.There is some guys which gets there in just a few years like Junkala and he is even higher than me.You have to enjoy it even when it's hard,But most important is not trying to go over the steps.First learn well the basics and slowly go up each level one by one.I remember when I first started learning the guitar...it was so hard that I've putted my guitar in the closet for 2 years without touching it. Good luck to you and I know many guys here which are ready to help out. :-)

[Guitarpima]

Here is my entry. I worked pretty hard on this one. It is more of a rock study in A than anything. Enjoy.

[zombo]

Here is my entry. I worked pretty hard on this one. It is more of a rock study in A than anything. Enjoy.

I can tell you worked hard at my friend and I loved your approach thats what this is all about you put time and everything into it!
Did you play the bass as well I loved your whole way of takling it excellent you are doing great on 6String!!
A beer for you !

[Highway Star]

Here is my entry. I worked pretty hard on this one. It is more of a rock study in A than anything. Enjoy.

That is really good! I love the classic feel to it. A stadium track I thought and the bass line was excellent!

Farl

[Guitarpima]

Thank you. I did put the bass line in. I started playing bass before I moved to guitar. Thanks for the beer Zombo.

[zeusse]

Wow boys everyone has been busy little beavers with this I better crack the whip this afternoon and get busy.....

Zombo: Killer riffs man couldn't put my finger on a style which is good I would hate to say it sounds like any old band. Very well structured maybe I'll sing to it.....haha :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: friggin Shmooze King...LOL

Zane: Ok stop the presses news flash at noon the kid has pulled out a whammy bar "O my God" that is the best solo I have ever heard from you and even though I know your modest about everything you do that was superb:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Guitarpima: I was most impresed by your effort on this I can see you worked hard and thats what I like effort. I might have a crack at a solo on yours if you don't mind :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[zombo]

Don't forget boys try and do RHYTHM you are all solo nuts !!!

[bigdoug]

guitarpima that was great welldone

[Guitarpima]

guitarpima that was great welldone


Thank you. This one was the most fun so far.

[Highway Star]

Does anyone fancy a colab by putting a lead over this "half done" composing challenge?? and indeed a bass to drive it along?

Farl

[Guitarpima]

Does anyone fancy a colab by putting a lead over this "half done" composing challenge?? and indeed a bass to drive it along?

Farl

I'll see what I come up with. Cool rhythm. :thumb: :thumb:

[Guitarpima]

I could not import your audio into Sonar. Maybe it needs to be at 128kbs? I just imported a 128KB MP3 into Sonar so that must be the problem.

[Highway Star]

I could not import your audio into Sonar. Maybe it needs to be at 128kbs? I just imported a 128KB MP3 into Sonar so that must be the problem. I'll have a look and see and PM you.

Cheers,

Farl

[ZappaFan]

I'll have a look and see and PM you.

Cheers,

Farl

I just imported it into Sonar, worked okay for me.

[Guitarpima]

Got it working. Have something in the next few days.

[Highway Star]

Got it working. Have something in the next few days.
Cool!

Farl

[zeusse]

I'm in Farls boat with no bass if somebody wants to slap some bass on this if you got some free time kickin around otherwise this is my little jingle. I have to convert my guitar to bass on my GNX4 and it sounds icky to me..LOL


And by the way Farl thats a pretty peachy keen riff I wish I could help you out but you can see my problem same as yours...darn

[Steve Zane]

Hey! Farl , that was good friend! Too bad you couldn't record some bass it would have been a kick *ss song.


Zeusse, You got away with the bass very well.To my ears it doesn't really need bass cause it's very nicely crafted.Excellent tone too.

[Bluto]

Same here Zeusse. Lovely thick, chunky sound. I don't think the bass detracted from the overall sound at all in fact I kinda liked it.:thumb:

[Highway Star]

Cheers guys! I'm going to send it to Guitarpima at a slightly more sane volume! LOL A colab is underway!!

Farl

[zombo]

Oh yeh guys its rhythm and I like it Farley great ideas love it !

Zeusse a track without a solo great rhythm excellent

[Steve Zane]

Ok..I've recorded some bass on Zeusse's take....Hope he will not kick my :butt:

I know I'm not a bass player and should stick to the guitar..:roll:

I took out my old Kramer bass which has the same strings for about 15 years now..:lol: It just sounds flat dead and going to my 8 watts amp makes it even worst...I really think Zeusse will kick me:nervous:

[Highway Star]

Oh yeh guys its rhythm and I like it Farley great ideas love it !

Cheers John. I listened again and you know what? I quite like it too! LOL

Farl

[Highway Star]

Ok..I've recorded some bass on Zeusse's take....Hope he will not kick my :butt:

I know I'm not a bass player and should stick to the guitar..:roll:

I took out my old Kramer bass which has the same strings for about 15 years now..:lol: It just sounds flat dead and going to my 8 watts amp makes it even worst...I really think Zeusse will kick me:nervous:

Hell, noe one would kick your butt for that my friend! I like it!

Farl

[zeusse]

Ok..I've recorded some bass on Zeusse's take....Hope he will not kick my :butt:

I know I'm not a bass player and should stick to the guitar..:roll:

I took out my old Kramer bass which has the same strings for about 15 years now..:lol: It just sounds flat dead and going to my 8 watts amp makes it even worst...I really think Zeusse will kick me:nervous:

Kick you? Nah I give you a cyber kiss:sap: That was way better than what my bass sounds are like I gotta buy a bass and get at bass lines...thanks so much Steve to find some time for this:grin:

[Stempy]

A lot of great work by all so far. Here's something I threw together quickly this evening, I'm afraid not a lot of effort went into it, it's more of an idea really, but as I haven't posted for ages as work has been so manic, I thought I'd better chip in. I call it Clangers for reasons that will become apparent. Just two guitar parts over the drum track.:roll:

[Guitarpima]

That was pretty cool Stempy. You made it sound like a Theramine. (did I spell that right?.) How did you do that?

[Stempy]

I waved my hands about a lot :lol: Did it with a guitar synth actually. I'm working on a soup dragon patch.......

[ZappaFan]

I waved my hands about a lot :lol: Did it with a guitar synth actually. I'm working on a soup dragon patch.......

Soup dragon patch, lmao :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Steve Zane]

A lot of great work by all so far. Here's something I threw together quickly this evening, I'm afraid not a lot of effort went into it, it's more of an idea really, but as I haven't posted for ages as work has been so manic, I thought I'd better chip in. I call it Clangers for reasons that will become apparent. Just two guitar parts over the drum track.:roll:
Hey Stempy..! I like it..different from all the shredding stuff but very melodic.

[Stempy]

Cheers, I'm not much of a shredder, not good enough yet, my poor old fingers have trouble moving that fast. I'll have to keep taking the cod liver oil!

[zeusse]

Now that was cool Stempy pretty neat rythem line too8-)

[Guitarpima]

Ok Farl, I finally finished the colab! I was sort of hoping you would re-record your guitar. No matter, here is the bass line I put to your jam. Cool jam BTW.

I think it was Zuesse who typed that he wanted to solo over mine. I never saw a post of it or maybe you were waiting for permision. Get a beer! :thumb:

Oops, forgot to upload the file. :lol:

[zeusse]

Yes I did say I was gonna do didn't I GP OK it will be up by tomorrow I was away today at my kids hockey game sorry about that :oops:

[Highway Star]

Ok Farl, I finally finished the colab! I was sort of hoping you would re-record your guitar. No matter, here is the bass line I put to your jam. Cool jam BTW.

I think it was Zuesse who typed that he wanted to solo over mine. I never saw a post of it or maybe you were waiting for permision. Get a beer! :thumb:

Oops, forgot to upload the file. :lol:

Ha!! I love it! It made a huge difference! Sorry I did not re-record but I've been away from home a hell of a lot in the past week or so but........I re-recorded it at a lower volume last night so, what I'm thinking is that perhaps we try for a slot on the 6SH CD?? Plus, how about someone soloing over the last few bars??

Thanks though the bass drives it along nicely!

Farl

[Guitarpima]

Works for me Farl.

Maybe you drink 2 beers Zuesse. :lol:

[bwdavis99]

Ha!! I love it! It made a huge difference! Sorry I did not re-record but I've been away from home a hell of a lot in the past week or so but........I re-recorded it at a lower volume last night so, what I'm thinking is that perhaps we try for a slot on the 6SH CD?? Plus, how about someone soloing over the last few bars??

Thanks though the bass drives it along nicely!

Farl

It's going on a CD for me either way, top job to both of you

Barry

[Bluto]

Great stuff. The bass is way cool thumping along in my room.

[Guitarpima]

Thanks for the comments. Farley re-recorded his guitar part. So here is the remix of the Farley Guitarpima colab.

[Highway Star]

Thanks for the comments. Farley re-recorded his guitar part. So here is the remix of the Farley Guitarpima colab.
Ha! Hice one man! That bass shifted a bit of air around the house!!

Farl

[Guitarpima]

Is the bass too loud?

[Highway Star]

Is the bass too loud?

Hey, I'm the guy with only one ear that works!! LOL (but it is a good one!) Anyhow, no, not in my opinion, it was good to hear it, I never meant that it was too loud. The whole balance seems better to me, you did not have to compete with my "over loud" guitar this time! I'm even more convinced than a little bit of lead over the last few bars would pull it all together though.

Farl

[bigdoug]

great track welldone guys

[Guitarpima]

I think Zappafan or Zane would lead on this one great. I am working on a track for the 6stringheaven cd so my head is there right now. I think a drummer would hate me if I handed him the sheet music for this one.

Thanks for the comment BD.

[ZappaFan]

OOPS !!! I just looked back through this thread and saw Farley's post about soloing over the last few bars !!!! Too late !!

I remixed the orginal Rhythm guitar track with the bass track to get a better mix and added some EQ to liven it back up a bit. Then destroyed all that by going nutty all over it, sorry but you cant stop a noodler noodling :wall:

It is BTW 4.30 in the morning and I think lack of sleep has addled the brain somewhat. :confused:

[bwdavis99]

Noodle on you crazy noodler, awesome

Barry

[Stempy]

Brilliant, the only thing missing was a bit of whammy bar action.

[Highway Star]

OOPS !!! I just looked back through this thread and saw Farley's post about soloing over the last few bars !!!! Too late !!

I remixed the orginal Rhythm guitar track with the bass track to get a better mix and added some EQ to liven it back up a bit. Then destroyed all that by going nutty all over it, sorry but you cant stop a noodler noodling :wall:

It is BTW 4.30 in the morning and I think lack of sleep has addled the brain somewhat. :confused:

Noodling craziness!! Yeah!!

Two things though....

Apologies to Zombo, we appear to have taken over your thread!
If you don't mind Neil, I'd really like you to have a bit more of a structured noodle over the last three or four sections (if you would be so kind!) and do that over the second version where my guitar is a bit quieter and the bass is a bit more prevelant. It's not that I did not like the noodling but I just feel that it could be a real ripper if it were a bit more restrained in lenght and a bit more structured.So, the gauntlet is thrown dow Neil! Over to you!

Farl

[ZappaFan]

Noodling craziness!! Yeah!!

Two things though....

Apologies to Zombo, we appear to have taken over your thread!
If you don't mind Neil, I'd really like you to have a bit more of a structured noodle over the last three or four sections (if you would be so kind!) and do that over the second version where my guitar is a bit quieter and the bass is a bit more prevelant. It's not that I did not like the noodling but I just feel that it could be a real ripper if it were a bit more restrained in lenght and a bit more structured.So, the gauntlet is thrown dow Neil! Over to you!

Farl

I'll get onto to it tonight

[Highway Star]

I'll get onto to it tonight

What an accomodating gentleman you are!

Farl

[Stempy]

And don't for get the whammy bar :lol:

[ZappaFan]

And don't for get the whammy bar :lol:

If only I had one ............ :wall:

[Stempy]

There's always the old neck bending method, cruel but effective.