Zombo Challenge November

[zombo]

So here you go who is up to this one it is a lot more mellow than others asking for some feel and nice phrasing so if you feel up to it join!

By the way this is the first time I have recorded using my new JEM so here is the official first recording I have used it at the start of the challenge!

1) Zombo X
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3)
4)
5)

[zeusse]

Oh very nice John that Jem sounds sweet dude very shmoozy job on this....and ya I'll have a go I know where you got this backer too I got it already and was gonna post on this but a jam is much better

[Rob]

Count me in John Zombo you absolute loony :-) OH yea and sublime playing by the way, like that zombo Jem tone a lot

[stevedak]

definitely count me in on this one!! I predict another two parter, this backer is killer!

[Stempy]

ok I just can't resist it

[zombo]

Flammin Nora new world record 16 minutes up and its full !

1) Zombo X
2) Zeusse
3) Rlee111
4) Stevedak
5) Stempy

Part II

1) Viscolex (sorry Andy nearly forgot you )
2)
3)
4)
5)

[ZappaFan]

okey dokey I'm in too

[zombo]

Oh yeh the master himself Zappafan !!

1) Zombo X
2) Zeusse
3) Rlee111
4) Stevedak
5) Stempy

Part II

1) Viscolex
2) Zappafan
3)
4)
5)

[zeusse]

I'll have my part finished by tomorrow John

[Guitarpima]

This is a nice smooth one. Count me in.

[zeusse]

I didn't want to shred on this its a laid back track so I kept it simple...next

[Steve Zane]

I'm in

[Steve Zane]

John: Very smooth and nice feel to the solo.Great job:thumb:

Eric: Great solo, it had a little touch of Kim Mitchell and Eddie Van Halen.

[petruccis_shadow]

im on it, lol

[zombo]

1) Zombo X
2) Zeusse
3) Rlee111
4) Stevedak
5) Stempy

Part II

1) Viscolex
2) Zappafan
3) Guitarprima
4) Zane72
5) Petruccis-shadow

[zombo]

Eric I loved that solo mate it was so naked you could hear every tone I love your approach to these jams it is well inspiring !

[zeusse]

Thanks John you can probably hear me smack my whammy bar into the desk in the middle of it too..LOL

[Rob]

Yep Zeusse dont think I have ever heard nothing that doesnt fit from you, nice playing dude:-)

[Rob]

heres mine lol nearly forgot, had a few wines before this one struggled a lot do get a take I liked, its weird because it seems a nice easy backer to play over, maybe Im tired or pi**ed

[zombo]

Oh yeh Rob man I love that tone it is so amazing that has toped all your previous stuff you kept it under control and you kept the melody going!!
I must of listened to it 5 times in a row I love the sound it is gorgeous very very fluent playing Rob Zombo is impressed!!

[Steve Zane]

Hey did is not the same Rob I used to hear!:mrgreen:
Rob, excellent job bro.Your tone is just great and your playing is getting really hot.It's great to hear you more often.

[Viscolex]

wow lads!!!!

what a start from zombo, quality stuf as always

Zeusse, u always leave me speechless

and Rob, hell that tone was HOT and the playing nearly melted me!!!

[Rob]

1) Zombo X
2) Zeusse
3) Rlee111
4) joey dahlia
5) Stempy

Hey I have noticed the other guy is not doing his bit so I will post it later ha ha ha

Joey it is by invitation only you can put your name down tho, Im sure the great Zombo will consider it.

[Rob]

ITs the november challenge and we still have 25 days to go, scared I dont think so, I tell you what tho just download the BT and do the whole thing so we can hear your amazing ostinato playing talk the talk dude I would seriously like to hear your take.

[Rob]

i would like to but i dont have much time as i have so many students to teach and i dont want to make the others inferior

Hmmm good excuse, you are truly awesome I can understand your lack of time and thankyou for your concern about making us feel inferior. By the way was your mother a goat because you are one Ugly looking MotherF**ker. Keep up the good work.

[zeusse]

Rob take it easy dude Joey is just trying to help, mind you Joey not everyone on this site may feel inferior....I would have gave you my spot but it's already done, but I'll gladly retract my solo if you want to give it a shot I know I feel inferior when I hear you play

[zombo]

1) Zombo X
2) Zeusse
3) Rlee111
4) joey dahlia
5) Stempy

Hey I have noticed the other guy is not doing his bit so I will post it later ha ha ha

You can bugger off Dahlia Rob is perfectly correct invitation only!!

1) Zombo X
2) Zeusse X
3) Rlee111 X
4) Steve Dak
5) Stempy

[zeusse]

I'm serious John my solo wasn't that good anyways we can re-tract mine and let Joey have a go...I don't have a problem with it

[zombo]

I'm serious John my solo wasn't that good anyways we can re-tract mine and let Joey have a go...I don't have a problem with it

Your ostinatos where spot on no need too LOL !!

[Rob]

Yea John mine sounded 'tiny' so he could take my spot.

[zombo]

Yea John mine sounded 'tiny' so he could take my spot.

He has a few brain cells missing Rob it was pure class mate it is staying Stevedak is next the show must go on !

[zeusse]

heres mine lol nearly forgot, had a few wines before this one struggled a lot do get a take I liked, its weird because it seems a nice easy backer to play over, maybe Im tired or pi**ed

Very nice Rob you didn't seem tired on that it was well constructed,,I guess it's too late to let Joey take my spot...Oh well next time...I apologize for not noticing your part first before I commented:nervous:

[Steve Zane]

Hmmm! Im confused....is Joey really back here or is it just Rick having a blast???

[Rob]

He has a few brain cells missing Rob it was pure class mate it is staying Stevedak is next the show must go on !

Lol cool, looking forward to stevedaks bit. By the way john that Avatar is fooking scary is that you?

[zombo]

Lol cool, looking forward to stevedaks bit. By the way john that Avatar is fooking scary is that you?

No its not me maybe it has scared Dahlia off lets get this thread back on track and forget about all this garbage!

[Rob]

No its not me maybe it has scared Dahlia off lets get this thread back on track and forget about all this garbage!

Amen!!

[Guitarpima]

Amen!!

I second that. I was getting a little nervous here. What I don't understand is the guy says he is a teacher. Well, can't he find something constructive to say? The thing I love about this site is that all levels of playing are welcome. This jam is going great so far. Great work guys!

[Steve Zane]

Hey Joey, I invite you in a jam or solo competition...lets see what kind of feel you have, and please let the ostinato out.

[Master Tang]

Hmmm! Im confused....is Joey really back here or is it just Rick having a blast???




I agree... there is something wrong with Joey here.

The arrogance is there, but the spelling is and grammar is far too correct. Hell, there's even an occasional comma. But the ha ha ha, is usually hehehe, and he signs most every post as either Big Daddy, or Joey.

LOL I smell a prank.

[Rob]

I agree... there is something wrong with Joey here.

The arrogance is there, but the spelling is and grammar is far too correct. Hell, there's even an occasional comma. But the ha ha ha, is usually hehehe, and he signs most every post as either Big Daddy, or Joey.

LOL I smell a prank.

HA you are right MT I seem to remember he was banned!! :wall:

[ZappaFan]

HA you are right MT I seem to remember he was banned!! :wall:

He was :wall: and is again :thumb:

[Steve Zane]

I agree... there is something wrong with Joey here.

The arrogance is there, but the spelling is and grammar is far too correct. Hell, there's even an occasional comma. But the ha ha ha, is usually hehehe, and he signs most every post as either Big Daddy, or Joey.

LOL I smell a prank.
yep yep yep...smells like fish! someone is having fun here hehehe

[zeusse]

hehe....................Joey for president..LOL

[stevedak]

i just wanted to help and i saw the guy was scared of doing it or somethin,so i wanted to do it for him

of course I was scared!! I saw Joey's name back here and had to run to the hills!!!:nervous: :nervous: :nervous:

I should have my post up tonight, AWESOME stuff from John, Eric and Rob...hope I can keep up the quality!

[zeusse]

of course I was scared!! I saw Joey's name back here and had to run to the hills!!!:nervous: :nervous: :nervous:

I should have my post up tonight, AWESOME stuff from John, Eric and Rob...hope I can keep up the quality!

Quality is Joey's middle name....hehe

[siN]

John, Eric and Rob. You all did a nice solo.

Eric, could you point out your whammy smack... Seems I can't hear it...

[zeusse]

John, Eric and Rob. You all did a nice solo.

Eric, could you point out your whammy smack... Seems I can't hear it...

I had to listen to it again to figure out when I smacked it right at 01:36 just ever so slightly...I gotta get rid of this couch behind me I got no room to even swing my chair

[bwdavis99]

Great backer great playing

Barry

[stevedak]

here's my bit, had some technical difficulties with the Vax cutting in and out...arrgh...but I really wanted a smoother tone than the Ibz, so I stuck with it...warts and all!

[zeusse]

Quality post Steve and not in the JD way...that variax sounds nice dude and I didn't notice it cutting in and out but my ears aren't what they use to be...and what warts you hangin out with the California toads or something...hope its not contagious:nervous:

[Guitarpima]

Just put some compound W on those warts and play on. Great job. I've heard mixed reviews about the Variax's. I've thought of getting one but then I would have to get a XTL. Then theres the matter of I don't like playing guitars with less than a 1-11/16 nut width. I go smaller then I can't play chords very well. I wish they made them with 2 inch nuts.

[zombo]

Steve as always your 100% cheers may the next proceed!

[Steve Zane]

Steve,that was some very tasty licks. Loved the smooth tone and the way you make it sound easy to play! Great job.:thumb:

[Stempy]

Here the ending. Couldn't quite manage to keep up with the huge talent that preceeded me but tried my best. Hope it's ok, sorry if it sounds a bit amateurish but that's me.:grin:

[Guitarpima]

Sounds good stempy. Some nice playing going on there. I like the tone. Great job all around.

[Highway Star]

I just played it through twice and loved it! A real good job all round guys and Stempy mate, the ending was cool!

Farl

[zombo]

Here the ending. Couldn't quite manage to keep up with the huge talent that preceeded me but tried my best. Hope it's ok, sorry if it sounds a bit amateurish but that's me.:grin:

Nonsense Stempy you don't need to feel inferior mate the Zombo challenge was never about who was better or amateur it's about working together and that is what you did!
There where some really nice licks there and you did a great job I was personally made up that you where on the challenge spot on your a star!

1) Zombo X
2) Zeusse X
3) Rlee111 X
4) Stevedak X
5) Stempy X

Let part II commence I am just sending Visco the track to record his part yahoooo!!

1) Viscolex
2) Zappafan
3) Guitarprima
4) Zane72
5) Petruccis-shadow

[Viscolex]

k lads, gonna have my part done tomorrow after school


well done on the first part, great jam

[Guitarpima]

Ok Visco. I wonder if Zombro emailed your the jam of is Zombro going to post it. Part 2 looks to be a great one as well.

[Viscolex]

he PM'ed me the BT

[Guitarpima]

looking forward to hearing all the new takes.

[Viscolex]

kinda found it hard with this track........

but i hope u like what i done

[Steve Zane]

kinda found it hard with this track........

but i hope u like what i done
Viscolex, I wish I'd improved as much as you when I was your age.Great take! Your tone as changed for the better and your skills too..keep it up!

[Guitarpima]

kinda found it hard with this track........

but i hope u like what i done

Ok Visco, I officially hate you. ;-) You are amazingly better than when I first came to this site about six months ago. Truely great work.

[zeusse]

Excellent job dude and don't feel like your the only one I had to do mine in 3 takes and still wasn't happy its gotta weird but good vibe to the backer and the key change is kinda tricky

[ZappaFan]

oops sorry guys, didnt realise I was up next on this, will have somthing uploaded later today

[Stempy]

Well I'm sure something went wrong when I did my ending of part 1, it just didn't sound right, so I've done it again, much the same but with different settings. It's no silk purse, but I hope you think it's an improvement:wall:

Good work on part 2 so far Visco.

[ZappaFan]

Suffering from too much to do and too little time to do it at the moment so I did this in a bit of hurry guys, sorry if it seems a bit crappy, if it's not up to scratch then just scrub it and let someone else take the spot.

Thanks.

SLAPPAFAN

[Guitarpima]

Sounds pretty good there Zappafan. Visco gave us a hard spot to follow but you came through. I should have my spot up soon.

[Viscolex]

that was great zapp, a really cool approach

[ZappaFan]

that was great zapp, a really cool approach

Thx mate, so was your bit too. I have been writing some songs with a keyboard player and am a bit burned out on the idea's front right now. So i thought my bit was a bit lame, but i guess it's okay for now.

Cheers Visco an GP

[Rob]

Thx mate, so was your bit too. I have been writing some songs with a keyboard player and am a bit burned out on the idea's front right now. So i thought my bit was a bit lame, but i guess it's okay for now.

Cheers Visco an GP

Writing songs jeez Zap you have come on such a long way from your noodling days (which where always cool) Performing must be next on your agenda hey? :thumb:

[Viscolex]

Thx mate, so was your bit too. I have been writing some songs with a keyboard player and am a bit burned out on the idea's front right now. So i thought my bit was a bit lame, but i guess it's okay for now.

Cheers Visco an GP


sweet, i wrote a full blown song yesterday(lyrics included) about the problem in todays society with racism, and how people are prejudice today...... well of course that is conveyed in key words, but every1 that heard it so far, thought it was pretty cool and its nearly finished :)

and there are like extra 5 songs that we as a band didnt finish yet :(

[Rob]

sweet, i wrote a full blown song yesterday(lyrics included) about the problem in todays society with racism, and how people are prejudice today...... well of course that is conveyed in key words, but every1 that heard it so far, thought it was pretty cool and its nearly finished :)

and there are like extra 5 songs that we as a band didnt finish yet :(

On a roll dude 8-)

[Viscolex]

yep, we hope to record our EP/demo in about 2 or 3 months if possible :)

[Rob]

yep, we hope to record our EP/demo in about 2 or 3 months if possible :)

Jesus christ I was just thinking back Andy to the first jams you had a go at, we could see something then in your playing and now look at you, writing songs, perfoming live and now recording Im so in Awe :thumb:

[Viscolex]

Jesus christ I was just thinking back Andy to the first jams you had a go at, we could see something then in your playing and now look at you, writing songs, perfoming live and now recording Im so in Awe :thumb:

thx rob, but there is downsides to this :D

my girlfriend is angry with me that i dont spend enough time with her now, its school/individual practice/ band practice ... and keeps on rotating like that

even when she is around, i still pick up the guitar and to try to write stuff

aw well, she better get used to it 8-)

[Rob]

Been married 20 years mate playing guitar over 10 it doesnt get any better, I try to keep my serious practice to a weekend when shes at work tho makes for an easy life, but even now if I pick a guitar up and just noodle unpluged she still says "your obsessed" :-)

[ZappaFan]

Writing songs jeez Zap you have come on such a long way from your noodling days (which where always cool) Performing must be next on your agenda hey? :thumb:

Well It aint exactly writing songs as such Rob, the keyboard player has some great ideas, I just enbelish them with some rhythm guitar parts, both acoustic and electric on some and help with the arrangements. We have then been putiing those ideas down onto the 24 track that I bought. Hopefully in a couple of weeks we are going to have the drummer add some tracks and then see where it goes from there. Some of it is sounding pretty good though. I have also been asked to come up with some guitar parts for a couple of other tracks that the guitar player has written, very rocky stuff ala Deep Puprle, which I am looking forward to doing. As for playing live, I dont think so, not really my bag, prefer the comfort of watching somebody else do it whilst I sup a few pints. It's all great fun at the moment thoguh and giving me a chance to play with some top notch musicians who I am in total awe of, but who I also find very inspiring too.

[Rob]

Well It aint exactly writing songs as such Rob, the keyboard player has some great ideas, I just enbelish them with some rhythm guitar parts, both acoustic and electric on some and help with the arrangements. We have then been putiing those ideas down onto the 24 track that I bought. Hopefully in a couple of weeks we are going to have the drummer add some tracks and then see where it goes from there. Some of it is sounding pretty good though. I have also been asked to come up with some guitar parts for a couple of other tracks that the guitar player has written, very rocky stuff ala Deep Puprle, which I am looking forward to doing. As for playing live, I dont think so, not really my bag, prefer the comfort of watching somebody else do it whilst I sup a few pints. It's all great fun at the moment thoguh and giving me a chance to play with some top notch musicians who I am in total awe of, but who I also find very inspiring too.

Sounds great mate but think of this, if you are embelishing over ideas, or coming up with guitar parts lead or rhythm for original songs then how can you not perform if you are the originator(is that an actual word?) of the actual parts? :nervous: you are on the verge Zap, you know you love it dude everyone knows it to :-)

[Steve Zane]

Been married 20 years mate playing guitar over 10 it doesnt get any better, I try to keep my serious practice to a weekend when shes at work tho makes for an easy life, but even now if I pick a guitar up and just noodle unpluged she still says "your obsessed" :-)
I agree with Rob on this one. I guess it depends how much love you have for your girlfriend:poke:

[zombo]

Hey Visco that was well cool man loved it those licks and legato are flowing by you superb zombo is impressed!

[Highway Star]

The house is empty.... two powered monitors are at full tilt!! Visco and Zappa are ripping my house apart!! Whooppee!

Farl

[zombo]

Hey Zappa I just didn't want to hear the end of that solo that was so tasteful Zap at his best there was so much going on there gorgeous legato!
So much emotion and great tone and feel oh yeh Zap rules !!

[Steve Zane]

Neil, First of all...it's not crappy.You have to stop that modesty of yours..lol
Your a good guitar player with taste.That was a great lead with a great tone.
I always enjoy listening to your playing.

[ZappaFan]

Thanks dudes, as always, I much appreciate your comments

[Guitarpima]

Here is my part. I see what you mean Visco. I was having trouble finding the pattern for the rhythm. Cool jam.

[Steve Zane]

Here is my part. I see what you mean Visco. I was having trouble finding the pattern for the rhythm. Cool jam.
Nice jam so far guys!

Guitarprima, that was smooth bro and tasty! I'll have mine done tomorrow evening!

[Steve Zane]

Here is my take.I've made it short to leave space to Petruccis shadow.

[zeusse]

Sounding excellent boys...I shake my head and laugh everytime Neil says its crappy or something like that..."Stop I'm dizzy"....and very nicely done GP I thought your mix was a bit quiet but good licks...and Steve as usual very tasty stuff, but I have noticed you've become quite attached to your whammy bar since you got it up and running..watch out its contagious..LOL

[Rob]

Suffering from too much to do and too little time to do it at the moment so I did this in a bit of hurry guys, sorry if it seems a bit crappy, if it's not up to scratch then just scrub it and let someone else take the spot.

Thanks.

SLAPPAFAN

Bloody hell mate, that was some cool playing there, where you tapping some of that very slick sounding.

[ZappaFan]

Bloody hell mate, that was some cool playing there, where you tapping some of that very slick sounding.

Tapping ? Nah not me mate, Im a picker not a tapper :lol:

[zombo]

Tapping ? Nah not me mate, Im a picker not a tapper :lol:

Yeh yeh and I'm a lover not a fighter !!

[Guitarpima]

Very cool Zane. I like how you kept the mood of the jam consistant with the backing. This backing goes back and forth.
Great Job.

[zombo]

Really nice playing Guitarprima those licks are coming across so well they always sound better on every jam you made Zombo smile LOL !!

Just a little thing if you don't mind me saying the part was a bit to long by 20 seconds!

Cheers Zombo

[zombo]

Hey Mr Zane man I really enjoyed your twin lead stuff you really went for the mellow approach I liked that so much then the neck pickup at the end lovely aaaaahhhh !! You are after my Mr Shmoooze crown eh !

[Guitarpima]

I did not realize I went a little long until you mentioned it Zombro. I will pay more attention in the future.

[ZappaFan]

I agree with Zombo there, both sounding great GP and Zane.

Zane sounding very Dave Gilmourish with that neck pup and tone.

[zombo]

I did not realize I went a little long until you mentioned it Zombro. I will pay more attention in the future.

No problem mate it was cool anyway we have all done that before LOL !
I just love the way you get involved in all the jams your a credit to 6string !

[Steve Zane]

I agree with Zombo there, both sounding great GP and Zane.

Zane sounding very Dave Gilmourish with that neck pup and tone.
Thanks guys, and yes I was using the neck pickup for this lead.:mrgreen:

[Highway Star]

Real classy all round guys! One of the best yet!

Farl

[Steve Zane]

petruccis shadow,where are you?

[petruccis_shadow]

OK finally, had to make it a little smaller on bitrate, 110 or something, but here it is, if its not good enough quality, let me know and ill make it better and host it elsewhere.

[petruccis_shadow]

hmm, I guess I was too late?

[ZappaFan]

you shouldnt have had to change the bit rate, the file should be the same size after you had recorded your part, so there shouldnt be any size issues with the upload, it has affected the quality a bit changing it.

[ZappaFan]

Nice playing though and a great ending to the track, top banana, and full of feel

[zombo]

Very very nice playing my friend Mr P you did the end justice I really enjoyed it a lot very mellow!
We always record with 128 bitrate this compresses the track but at an acceptable rate for us all you didn't know that but don't worry next time is fine!
So another Zombo challenge over I would just like to say it was most superb excellent all of you I look forward to the next one !

[Highway Star]

Yep, very nice finish to the jam Mr P. You obviously have a real talent for the guitar and... damned fast fingers!! LOL It flowed realy nicely and you made it sound effortless.

Farl

[petruccis_shadow]

I tried to sound as classy and jazzy as possible tone wise, recorded clean and added effects after in sonar6 then had to convert it with adobe audi, but i ran it out at 320 like a dork, lol then had to cut it down to 100 or so from there, but nxt time il be sure and moderate the sizing better. "Mr. P" lol I wish I was as good, all I can do is keep learning. As far as speed, I wasnt really goin for that as much as the blues jazz feel of the whole thing, I loved the progression involved. Thanks for posting a nice backing!

[Guitarpima]

Very cool playing Mr. P. Very subtle. It sounded like you were treading water. Well that's the feel I got. Great Job everyone.

[zeusse]

Yes PS that was a great way of playing on that backer gave it a fantastic feel. Good job everyone maybe John should give us a nice Christmas backer. LOL

[Six]

Just listened to jams part 1 & 2 and I'm running out of original ways of saying how amazed I am by the talent on this site. Excellent work by everyone involved.

Is it just me or has Andy (Viscolex) gone from being 'okay for his age considering his limited playing experience' to 'guitar god' in the space of one year?

[zeusse]

Is it just me or has Andy (Viscolex) gone from being 'okay for his age considering his limited playing experience' to 'guitar god' in the space of one year?

No you've hit the nail on the head Phil he has crossed over to the other side, our little duckling has left the nest with a rocket...yes Guitar God!:thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: