Robs Blues Jam

[Rob]

I have some nice Blues bt's and I missed out on the last blues jam so watch this space Robs blues jam is comin!! No shredding allowed plus acoustics welcome 8-)

[Rob]

Here we go I think there are 5 parts anyone can correct me if Im wrong. I want to have a go but not got time till mid week so anyone can start it off first come first served, we can easily have more than one Jam.

In the style of BB king me thinks

[ZappaFan]

Okay Rob, nice chug along big band track there mate, i'll have a crack at that, 2nd or 3rd if thats possible ?

[joebaxi2]

ah to hell with it , if theres no better starters ill go first , what can possibly go wrong !! lol

[Rob]

ah to hell with it , if theres no better starters ill go first , what can possibly go wrong !! lol

go for it dude, you will be surprised need any help just shout :thumb:

[Rob]

Okay Rob, nice chug along big band track there mate, i'll have a crack at that, 2md or 3rd if thats possible ?

Okay Zap I will fit you in mate thanks :thumb:

1. Joebaxi2
2.
3. Zappafan
4. Rlee111
5.

[Stempy]

I like it, busy as usual but pencil me in if there's no rush..

[Rob]

Ok Stempy you have last slot on the first jam.

1. Joebaxi2
2.
3. Zappafan
4. Rlee111
5. Stempy

[bwdavis99]

I'd love a spot in either round

BArry

[Stew]

I'd love a place too but not number 2 as busy for a few days doing my accounts/tax return so can I go on the next round. Cheers for this Rob I have missed good old fashioned blues jams chould be cool.

[Rob]

Jam #1

1. Joebaxi2
2. bwdavis99
3. Zappafan
4. Rlee111
5. Stempy

Jam #2

1. Stew
2.
3.
4.
5

[Stew]

Zap hope i can book you for 10mins the night I record so can get on top of the latency issue you mentioned ffrom my FIABD cover or do you want to wait till I get my JSX I'll put it out in the garden and you switch on your new mic and yuo can do the recording :lol:

[Viscolex]

fit me in after stew there

[Rob]

Welcome

Jam #2

1. Stew
2. Viscolex
3.
4.
5

[Viscolex]

thank you :)

[bluesgeek]

and a spot for me too please :)

[bwdavis99]

BG I didn't think you'd pass on something as "Chicago" as this

Barry

[Rob]

Bluesgeek is in :-)

Jam #2

1. Stew
2. Viscolex
3. Bluesgeek
4.
5.

Wow this is filling up quick do we need a 3rd?

[bluesgeek]

BG I didn't think you'd pass on something as "Chicago" as this

Barry

:lol: I haven't listened to it yet!

[Guitarpima]

count me in on this.

[Rob]

Next :-)

Jam #2

1. Stew
2. Viscolex
3. Bluesgeek
4. Guitarpima
5.

[Rick]

i'll do the last spot!

[Rob]

Cool Rick's in :-)

Jam #2

1. Stew
2. Viscolex
3. Bluesgeek
4. Guitarpima
5. Rick

[Stew]

:lol: I haven't listened to it yet! Me neither I'll surprise myself when I have to do it :lol:

[zeusse]

Darn this filled up fast I'll go on a third jam if there's one...maybe Joey can join in....LOL

[joebaxi2]

bad news guys , out of action for at least 10 days , split me freting index finger down the side overlaping the joint !!! stirup stiches on , its not life threatening but you can appreiciate ill not be touching a guitar for a week at least , this will be the longest i not practiced for nearlly 3 years ! what am i gona do !lol i was helping the bloody joiners put joists down , while we were waiting ! silly boy i know ,but they were struggling ,what could i do ? so ill leave it to you rob , my place will be gone in a flash with you guys im sure !!

[Rob]

bad news guys , out of action for at least 10 days , split me freting index finger down the side overlaping the joint !!! stirup stiches on , its not life threatening but you can appreiciate ill not be touching a guitar for a week at least , this will be the longest i not practiced for nearlly 3 years ! what am i gona do !lol i was helping the bloody joiners put joists down , while we were waiting ! silly boy i know ,but they were struggling ,what could i do ? so ill leave it to you rob , my place will be gone in a flash with you guys im sure !!

No problem Joebaxi2 sounds painfull :wall: Anyone wanna step up to the bridge?

[joebaxi2]

No problem Joebaxi2 sounds painfull :wall: Anyone wanna step up to the bridge?

cheers rob , its funny ya know sat here and knowing theres no point even looking @ me strat ! but ya know a total break from playing might actually do some good , or am i just hopeing??? lol :thumb:

[flashriffs]

Any chance of me slipping in a quick one ( funny, thats what I said to the wife last night !!) no, what I mean is, I've already done a jam to this great backer but in video format on 'you tube,' it takes a couple of days to come up, but just say the word and I'll post the link......thanks FRANK

[Rob]

Any chance of me slipping in a quick one ( funny, thats what I said to the wife last night !!) no, what I mean is, I've already done a jam to this great backer but in video format on 'you tube,' it takes a couple of days to come up, but just say the word and I'll post the link......thanks FRANK

Frank joebaxi2 has had to drop out because of his injury, why dont you take the first slot on Jam #1.

And yes lets have that link matey :thumb:

[flashriffs]

RLEE111, You'll do for me pal, soon as its on the tube I'll post it thanks ...FRANK

[Highway Star]

Oh go on then, I need to get the Dean fired up!! Jam no. 3 for me!! LOL

Farl

[Guitarpima]

I'll give my spot to either Zeusse or Farley. Zeusse asked first though. I have been working on something else. If either of them don't want the spot then I will keep it.

[flashriffs]

Here's my link. just a test really, done with a crappy digital camera, hence the crap sound, I used a zoom g2 .frank..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6N0kzlJVek&mode=user&search=

[bigdoug]

great playing flashriffs

[Rob]

New playing order

Jam #1

1. Flashriffs
2. bwdavis99
3. Zappafan
4. Rlee111
5. Stempy

Zeusse or Farley can you take the number 4 slot in the second jam? Guitarpima is busy

Jam #2

1. Stew
2. Viscolex
3. Bluesgeek
4.
5. Rick

[Rob]

Here's my link. just a test really, done with a crappy digital camera, hence the crap sound, I used a zoom g2 .frank..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6N0kzlJVek&mode=user&search=

Great vid flash Riffs, very 'old school' you looked like you where enjoying yourself :thumb:

[bluesgeek]

Rob, I've just had a listen and a count up... I work out that there are 4 x 12 bars then 2 x 8 (a middle section) then 2 x 12 bar section then about 8 or 9 bars to the end - rough timings for these are...

1/ 0 - 28 secs 12 bars
2/ 28 - 52 secs 12 bars
3/ 52 - 1:16 12 bars
4/ 1:16 to 1:39 12 bars
5/ 1:39 - 1:56 8 bars
6/ 1:56 to 2:12 8 bars
7/ 2:12 - 2:36 12 bars
8/ 2:36 - 2:59 12 bars
9/ 2:59 - 3:24 8 bars and fading

So how are you going to call it?

1 - 24 bars
2 - 24 bars
3 - 16 bars
4 - 24 bars
5 - 8 bars

?

[Rob]

Rob, I've just had a listen and a count up... I work out that there are 4 x 12 bars then 2 x 8 (a middle section) then 2 x 12 bar section then about 8 or 9 bars to the end - rough timings for these are...

1/ 0 - 28 secs 12 bars
2/ 28 - 52 secs 12 bars
3/ 52 - 1:16 12 bars
4/ 1:16 to 1:39 12 bars
5/ 1:39 - 1:56 8 bars
6/ 1:56 to 2:12 8 bars
7/ 2:12 - 2:36 12 bars
8/ 2:36 - 2:59 12 bars
9/ 2:59 - 3:24 8 bars and fading

So how are you going to call it?

1 - 24 bars
2 - 24 bars
3 - 16 bars
4 - 24 bars
5 - 8 bars

?

Looks good to me bluesgeek, not much left at the end tho but sometimes it works out that way.

[bluesgeek]

cool :)

[zeusse]

Go for it Farl I know your dying to give that Dean a whirl and I'm looking forward to hearing it....A new axe always brings lots of inspiration:-)

[zeusse]

Here's my link. just a test really, done with a crappy digital camera, hence the crap sound, I used a zoom g2 .frank..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6N0kzlJVek&mode=user&search=

Very nice Frank lots a soul and fabulous riffs....oh I should say nice flashriffs:-)

[flashriffs]

Thanks gents for you kind comments......Frank

[Rob]

Thanks gents for you kind comments......Frank

Flashriffs you are first up in the first jam, when your ready :thumb:

[flashriffs]

Rlee11, you have to forgive me mate I don't understand I thought I done my bit, or am I missing something, go easy on me mate I'm new here....thanks Frank

[Rob]

Rlee11, you have to forgive me mate I don't understand I thought I done my bit, or am I missing something, go easy on me mate I'm new here....thanks Frank

Sorry mate :-) The jam goes like this, we split the track into 5 parts usually around 50 seconds each, you are taking the first slot, download the backer record your slot and post it back, then the next person downloads the backer with your bit recorded on it and records their slot and so on until the end.

If you look back on the posts here you will see the list of people who are playing in the first jam.

Any problem just let me know :thumb:

[Highway Star]

Go for it Farl I know your dying to give that Dean a whirl and I'm looking forward to hearing it....A new axe always brings lots of inspiration:-)

well.... if it is still free... then YEAHHHH! and.... as for "a new axe always brings lots of inspiration"...... that's why I buy so damned many!! LOL

Farl

[Rob]

your in Farl looking forward to hearing that Dean :-)

Jam #2

1. Stew
2. Viscolex
3. Bluesgeek
4. Farley
5. Rick

[bluesgeek]

well.... if it is still free... then YEAHHHH! and.... as for "a new axe always brings lots of inspiration"...... that's why I buy so damned many!! LOL

Farl

snap! :grin:

[flashriffs]

Here's the first bit.......FRANK...http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=493618

[Rob]

Hey Frank nice playing but you need to upload your file as an MP3 to this site, its easy to do using the manage uploads option when you reply to the post. You can upload the file to this site from your pc.

[bwdavis99]

Here's Franks track

Barry

[flashriffs]

Thanks for the help lads...frank

[bigdoug]

great start Frank :thumb:

[Rob]

Thanks for the help bwdavis99, great start Frank I like your style of playing and that Gibson sounds and looks the business.

Bwdavis99 is up next

Jam #1

1. Flashriffs X
2. bwdavis99
3. Zappafan
4. Rlee111
5. Stempy

[bwdavis99]

I had big trouble with this one, It's like Frank should played another 8 or 10 seconds, I couldn't get on top of it. Any good ideas? I'd gladly do it over if it sucks too bad

Barry

[flashriffs]

Sorry about that Baz, but Rlee said 50 sec's, so 50 sec's it was, dont worry about it, sounds alright to me FRANK

[Rob]

Sorry Flashriffs I havent explained myself to well on how the Jams work, Maybe someone who can explain it better than me will soon :-)

[Rick]

usually its broken up into sections.
this stuff generally 12 bars
i guess

erm my thing is, if i private message my bit with a start time etc can some body mix it and post it up.
my net is wwwwwwelll crap currently.
i'll just play out the end of the track and somebody can play up to it. :thumb:

[ZappaFan]

usually its broken up into sections.
this stuff generally 12 bars
i guess

erm my thing is, if i private message my bit with a start time etc can some body mix it and post it up.
my net is wwwwwwelll crap currently.
i'll just play out the end of the track and somebody can play up to it. :thumb:

No probs rick, let me have it mate, I'll drop it in when I get my recording done. Just the guitar track of course and the recording start time so I can get it in the right place

[ZappaFan]

There seems to be some recording issues going on here, IMPO, Flashriffs seems to be overdriving the mic so that it has become distorted. Great playing though.

Not sure whether you had a touch of "record button syndrome there" Barry. It's a tough thing and we all get it sometimes. It sounds from your post that you weren't entirlely happy with your contribution, so have another play about until you are, as far as I am aware there arent any time constraints on these jams, so take more time and play around with a few more ideas until you are, thats what taking part in these is all about, it's not about putting people under pressure to deliver.

[bwdavis99]

Frank, I vote we punt, you record your bit and stop at a point just beyond 50 secs that you'd hand it off in a live jam, or perhaps some one more seasoned can take the 2 slot

Barry

[Rob]

zaps right guys no rush at all

[Guitarpima]

I like Flashriffs bit a lot. This guy fits this jam great. He just needs to tame his recording.

You are getting better all the time Barry. Just a recording problem as well. I believe that's the first time I have heard you do that.

[flashriffs]

Thanks gents for your kind comments, I agree that my recording level needs to go down a bit. On the volume sliders I get the mix spot on, but the input level must still be too hot, I'll have a look in 'sounds and audio devices' in the control panel ; I think all the sliders are in the properties. THANKS AGAIN, FRANK

[ZappaFan]

Frank, I vote we punt, you record your bit and stop at a point just beyond 50 secs that you'd hand it off in a live jam, or perhaps some one more seasoned can take the 2 slot

Barry

Dont give up Barry, I have heard you play before mate, and I know you can nail this, just take the time, analyse whats going on, hit the record button, then forget it's recording and "play". I know thats harder than it sounds. Even the most experienced contibutors to the site may do many many takes before they are happy, just hang in there and you'll come up with something you are happy to put your name to, it just takes time sometimes, and we have that in abundance ....... :thumb:

Plus I am next and dont have a clue what to play either :wall: so dont think you're alone on this one :lol:

[bluesgeek]

I'll second that... sometimes I can nail it in 2 or 3 takes, other times it seems to take forever until I get some decent ideas in my head!

[bwdavis99]

I'll take a break and revisit it on the weekend, no reason I have to butt right up aginst Franks track anyways

Barry

[bwdavis99]

I like Flashriffs bit a lot. This guy fits this jam great. He just needs to tame his recording.

You are getting better all the time Barry. Just a recording problem as well. I believe that's the first time I have heard you do that.

You obviously didn't hear the rhythmn challe:wall: nge

Barry

[Guitarpima]

I hear you getting better all the time. The main thing, HAVE FUN!!!

[Guitarpima]

You obviously didn't hear the rhythmn challe:wall: nge

Barry

I just found your track. Yes, you have a way to go. I, for one, feel you are coming along fine. Just keep at it.

[Dude]

Barry man!! Stick with it, have fun and gain as much as you can from the fine dudes here on the site man! Guitar playing is all about enjoyment and progression man. The more you play, the more you progress! Learning the notes is one thing, the feeling and timing come with confidence man! Once that damned record button is hit it can hinder things with the nerves a bit though but it does get better man! I always play my best when no-one else hears it!! Bummer man! We have all heard where you were at when you first uploaded music on the site man and we can see you are on the right path even though you may not see it yourself at times. Remember, we are all our own worst critics man so keep at it!!

Hey, it is nice to be lucid for a change!! I wonder how long this feeling lasts man??

Anyway Barry man!... if all else fails.... eat mushrooms!!

Dude

[bluesgeek]

dude, you're my kind of guy - give me a call when the lovebus hits new zealand :D

[Bluto]

Hey, it is nice to be lucid for a change!! I wonder how long this feeling lasts man??

Anyway Barry man!... if all else fails.... eat mushrooms!!

Dude

Is this a great view on life or what? :thumb:

We need more people like Dude. Sometimes, when things get heavy, you need a guy like Dude to help you see the brighter side. :lol:

Dan

[zeusse]

Is this a great view on life or what? :thumb:

We need more people like Dude. Sometimes, when things get heavy, you need a guy like Dude to help you see the brighter side. :lol:

Dan

I always see the brighter side the Beer Store sign lights up the everything on the other side of town....but its coming nicely BW shortly you will find the force my young apprentice...you are now moving away from the dark side..LOL

[ZappaFan]

What happened with this jam ?

[Guitarpima]

I don't know. It started fine except for the recording levels and nobody got back to it. You want to start it off there Zappa?

[ZappaFan]

This was how it was supposed to go, when Rob gets online tomorrow maybe we can reorder it and get it going again.

Jam #1

1. Joebaxi2
2. bwdavis99
3. Zappafan
4. Rlee111
5. Stempy

Jam #2

1. Stew
2. Viscolex
3. Bluesgeek
4. Guitarpima
5. Rick

It splits up like this

1 - 24 bars
2 - 24 bars
3 - 16 bars
4 - 24 bars
5 - 8 bars

[Rob]

Yea zap the recording levels of the first 2 players went off the scale I didnt know what to do, shame really I think we probably need to start this one off again, any ideas?

[Stew]

Just give me a nudge when you want #2 to start.

[Highway Star]

If there are any "drop outs" or any slots are being held up too long then I am happy to record at any time.

Farl

[zombo]

Damn I missed this I was off for a few days if there are any spots left let me know !!

[Highway Star]

Well Zombo mate, there are at least two of us for jam #3 .....

[joebaxi2]

im up & running again !!!

[ZappaFan]

Get it started then JB :thumb:

[Viscolex]

if there aint enough people, i can join in again, im a bit over-flowing with motivation currently

[bigdoug]

zombo farl and visco, this is getting complicated....but I was busy when this kicked off and now I'm not so I'm up for jam #3 :grin: (maybe a seperate Rob#3 thread would help keep it simpler)

[Rob]

The rob #1 and #2 are struggling maybe we should start again

[joebaxi2]

right lads , theres got to be enough of us to have at least 2 rounds ? surely . so its hammer & tongs out sunday morning for me .then its the full battalion ready for parade ok

[joebaxi2]

right lads , theres got to be enough of us to have at least 2 rounds ? surely . so its hammer & tongs out sunday morning for me .then its the full battalion ready for parade ok

so im gona try & resolve around the 52 sec mark . okey dokey ? :thumb:

[Guitarpima]

I'm finished with my 6sh cd entry so I am available.

[ZappaFan]

yeeeehaaaa, lets get this party started then :-D

[joebaxi2]

right here we go , lets ave it !

[ZappaFan]

You dropped in nicely with that swing feel there JB, top stuff, your playing is coming on in leaps and bounds mate :thumb:

You do need to check the level overall though, the whole track including your solo has gone very very very quiet. Go back into you recoreder and up the levels back to where they were, then export to mp3 again, otherwise there is a lot of hiss on the track. Other than that mate top banana job.

[Guitarpima]

I like the tone a lot. Sounds like the tone for the Munsters theme. Great job on the playing. The tone and playing were old school. :thumb:

[bwdavis99]

This is my latest,

BArry

[joebaxi2]

You dropped in nicely with that swing feel there JB, top stuff, your playing is coming on in leaps and bounds mate :thumb:

You do need to check the level overall though, the whole track including your solo has gone very very very quiet. Go back into you recoreder and up the levels back to where they were, then export to mp3 again, otherwise there is a lot of hiss on the track. Other than that mate top banana job.

ive played it by opening the link on thread zapp ,& no hissing or quieting this side mate ,dare i say im happy with sounds ,, maybe need me lugs shringed again lol , if its defo needs redoing tell me , as i say playing it this side sounds well , :thumb:

[joebaxi2]

This is my latest,

BArry

barry av i got this wrong bud , but i thinks you had the second 24 bars , 52-1.16 ? some1 correct me guys !!

98 replies & 700 odd , veiws & counting , some1 phone norris mcgwertar ,

[ZappaFan]

ive played it by opening the link on thread zapp ,& no hissing or quieting this side mate ,dare i say im happy with sounds ,, maybe need me lugs shringed again lol , if its defo needs redoing tell me , as i say playing it this side sounds well , :thumb:

I was just comparing it to the level of the original file when I clicked on that link. No probs though JB

[ZappaFan]

seem like the order got messed up again there , cmon Rob, time to use those managemnt skills to sort this one out, :huh:

[Highway Star]

I would suggest that the BT is put up un a new thread. JB has his saved as I guess has Barry and Flash so... I figure that, as everyone is now up to speed with how to record and hopefully when to record, that the new thread is started, the BT is posted, the listings (with or without times) are posted and everyone sticks to their alloted number of bars and hey!!... a jam will be completed! (or several in fact as there are enough participants for three jams here!!)

Just a thought Rob. This thread could then be deleted and it should stop the confusion.

Farl

[ZappaFan]

Sound good to me, a seperate thread for each jam would be cool with the running order on the first post along with the BT so there wont be any confusion.

[bwdavis99]

barry av i got this wrong bud , but i thinks you had the second 24 bars , 52-1.16 ? some1 correct me guys !!

98 replies & 700 odd , veiws & counting , some1 phone norris mcgwertar ,

I played the second 24 behind Frank, is that not where I was before?

Barry

[bwdavis99]

Oops I'm confused is FRank dropping out?

Barry

[flashriffs]

Sorry gents I'll have to skip this one, the wife says I've got to tile the downstairs toilet, bloody women !! Frank

[ZappaFan]

I am going to close this thread and start it again somewhere else. Sorry guys but it's just got too confused.

ZappaFan