Zombo Challenge Jan part III

[zombo]

I thought I would put the backer up here as many of you requested having the track so just download it if you want!

So down to business so here we are boys and here is the play list and one spot left ?

1) Farley
2) Zappafan
3) Kirk
4) ????

[Viscolex]

me me me me

[zombo]

me me me me

Ok your in !!

1) Farley
2) Zappafan
3) Kirk
4) Viscolex

[Highway Star]

Well, I'm kinda happy with it for once (I think...) so... please let me know your thoughts, I can take it! The only real criticism I have is that it sounds much like everthing else I do! Perhaps I'm creating my own style!! LOL

Farl

[Bluto]

Yep, you defo have your own style Farl, but that ain't a bad thing at all!

Everything you post here is clean, well phrased and really well put together. Great tone on this jam Farl, smooth as silk.

YOU'RE A STAR MY FRIEND !!!!!:star: KEEP IT UP!:thumb:

[Guitarpima]

Sounds very good to me Farley. Good intro and a smooth lead to follow. Everyone has they're own style and will always play that way on everything.

Great Work :thumb: :thumb:

[ZappaFan]

Great start there Farley me old mucka. Fantastic tone and it fitted to the BT like a glove mate. Top stuff !!!

Well here is my bit, dowloaded the backer, imported it into cakewalk, marked the section for the punch in, plugged in the JJ Hucke, kicked on the GT6 and this is what the first take produced.

[Guitarpima]

Nice tone Zappafan. Like the spacey feel and keeping it loose sort of was a great accent to the tone. Well done mate!

[ZappaFan]

That tone is one I have been messing about with in my GT6, it uses the inbuilt feedbacker effect, now I have discoverd how to use it I cant leave the damn thing alone, but it sounds pretty cool.

Thanks for the feedback ( no pun intended ) GP, much appreciated.

[Highway Star]

Jeez Neil, I don't want this to sound like a mutual appeciation society thing but.... that was really good matey! Loved the feedback sound but, it would have been nothing without that awesome playing!

Farl

[ZappaFan]

Have to say for a first take I was kinda pleased with it myself. I like give space to a solo sometimes and just let it flow like that.

Cheers Farl, your appreciation is much appreciated.

[bigdoug]

oh yes, great start Farl, and that effect is...very effective eh!! :grin: well played. I'm looking forward to hearing the young guns on this now.

[Highway Star]

Thanks for the comments Dan, GP, Zapp and Doug. It is wierd to think that I can sit at home, recieve a music file from Germany, download it, record over it, re-post it and have people around the world not only listen to it but actually appreciate it! Bizarre! It kind of makes it all worth while to me as, without a doubt, I will never get back into a band again. I live in such a remote area of Suffolk that I doubt I'll even get to jam with another player so... playing over BT's on the internet getting comments from people I've never even met may be weird but it really is very much appreciated. It's nice to have a bunch of intercontinental virtual mates.

Thanks for listening.

Farl

[Guitarpima]

Thanks for the comments Dan, GP, Zapp and Doug. It is wierd to think that I can sit at home, recieve a music file from Germany, download it, record over it, re-post it and have people around the world not only listen to it but actually appreciate it! Bizarre! It kind of makes it all worth while to me as, without a doubt, I will never get back into a band again. I live in such a remote area of Suffolk that I doubt I'll even get to jam with another player so... playing over BT's on the internet getting comments from people I've never even met may be weird but it really is very much appreciated. It's nice to have a bunch of intercontinental virtual mates.

Thanks for listening.

Farl

I feel the same way. I probably won't ever play in a band again and it is nice to feel like you have something to work on. I love this site.

[zeusse]

Most impressive jam guys and Farl I'm glad you got your own style dude and thats what makes this site so great I think everyone has their own style when its a cover sounding like the artist is fine but on original licks and jams I like to hear the real person come out and play. And thats some tasty playing you got Neil and the tone was fabulous it really shows the true great player you are...more,more,more:-D

[zombo]

Wow you lads rock that was something else great soloing Farl I love it when you get involved in these challenges you must have had an extra portion of cider!!
Zappa your guitar sounded so gorgeous what a sound I couldn't believe it that feedback and echo was awesome as well as your incredible licks !!

[ZappaFan]

I feel humbled by the generosity of your comments guys. Thanks.

[ZappaFan]

Hey Kirk did you know you were up next on this, come on chap !!

[Lyle]

oh ***** :oops:

i totally forgot guys

try and get it done soon, but things are kinda hectic at the mo.

both parents are sick, i'm not doing so great, it's exam time blah blah ****adoodleblah

[Steve Zane]

Both of you guys started this perfectly.Farl, love your tone on this one and the feel was just perfect for this bt!Great work.

Zap, love the spacy smooth tone.Your playing is so acurate now that I don't recongnise you from when I joined the site.You should get a band of your own and go kick some a**.

[Highway Star]

Cheers Zane! That is such a nice thing to say! At this rate I'll soon feel that I can play this frustrating collection of wood and wire!! But seriously, a positive comment from such a competent musician is really appreciated.

Farl

[ZappaFan]

Both of you guys started this perfectly.Farl, love your tone on this one and the feel was just perfect for this bt!Great work.

Zap, love the spacy smooth tone.Your playing is so acurate now that I don't recongnise you from when I joined the site.You should get a band of your own and go kick some a**.

Cheers Zane, thanks for the comments. I think that I am finally finding my way around the GT6 after nearly 5 years. Getting the tones that I want is inspiring me.

[Lyle]

sorry guys

i can't do this one. my comp just packed up

[Viscolex]

k, i will do my part then, and some1 can take over after me

[zombo]

Sounds great Visco go for it who is going to jump in to finish it off ??

1) Farley
2) Zappafan
3) Viscolex
4) ??

[Viscolex]

gooooo effects!!!!!!!!!!!

[ZappaFan]

Hey sounds like someone has been messing with Guitar Rig !! :-)

Sounds very cool there Visco, different to anything else I have ever heard, but different in a good way. Top stuff mate.

[Viscolex]

yep zapp,

was definately messing with guitar rig :D

its great when comes to that mega cool effects!!!!!

and ofcourse im using the mothod u told me to use... record clean and then use guitar rig as a VST plug in, sounds good to me like that

and thx for the comment!

[Guitarpima]

I'll take the last spot on this one if you don't mind. I should have it up by monday or tuesday at the latest.

[zombo]

I'll take the last spot on this one if you don't mind. I should have it up by monday or tuesday at the latest.

Sorry I would like to give somebody else a chance if you don't mind as you where in part II already thanks I hope you understand.

[zombo]

gooooo effects!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent Andy you slowed stuff down and chose to take a more mellow approach to it I liked that and the twiddling around with the software stuff spot on pal !!

[Guitarpima]

No problem.

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

Hey guys - I'd like to take a shot at it!

That's a great jam going there! Awesome playing :mrgreen:

[ZappaFan]

Hey guys - I'd like to take a shot at it!

That's a great jam going there! Awesome playing :mrgreen:

I think the last spot has already been taken, I'll see what I can dig up though and maybe we can start another one soon.

[zombo]

I think the last spot has already been taken, I'll see what I can dig up though and maybe we can start another one soon.

Sorry Zap Kirk dropped out on this one normally Viscolex would have been last but he moved into 3rd place leaving the last position free!

Rick go for it then you are welcome !!

[ZappaFan]

Sorry Zap Kirk dropped out on this one normally Viscolex would have been last but he moved into 3rd place leaving the last position free!

Rick go for it then you are welcome !!

I thought Guitarpima was taking the last slot ???

[ZappaFan]

Ooops my mistake, i missed a post out when reading the thread.

[Highway Star]

Ooops my mistake, i missed a post out when reading the thread.

Keep up man! LOL

Farl

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

Cool! I started working on something last night. I won't be able to get back to work on it until possibly later this evening. That part starts off with no bass, so I'm going to have to come up with something really creative - possibly add a bass line there. :eh:

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

I should have something posted later this evening (I'm USA Mountain time). I have so many different directions I can take with this thing. The biggest thing is what to do with it since the bass line was removed from part of the last time slot. To make it sound right, or musical - to me at least (:-P ), I tried to make a seamless transition to an alternate bass line, fading in some funky sounding guitar panning from center to left and also using an alternate rhythm guitar. The lead pans from left center to right, in an attempt to blend with the dynamics on the left, allowing for a smooth transition from the original bt. The progression then returns to the bt at the point the original bass line starts back up. The mix at that time slot is a little louder to compensate for the different dynamics, and I think the transition is smooth enough for it to work. On account of the varying dynamics, I wanted to end it with a bang, so I was looking into another transition at the end with an original progression I'd been working on, which seems to fit the mood of the whole jam. Stay tuned!

[Viscolex]

I should have something posted later this evening (I'm USA Mountain time). I have so many different directions I can take with this thing. The biggest thing is what to do with it since the bass line was removed from part of the last time slot. To make it sound right, or musical - to me at least (:-P ), I tried to make a seamless transition to an alternate bass line, fading in some funky sounding guitar panning from center to left and also using an alternate rhythm guitar. The lead pans from left center to right, in an attempt to blend with the dynamics on the left, allowing for a smooth transition from the original bt. The progression then returns to the bt at the point the original bass line starts back up. The mix at that time slot is a little louder to compensate for the different dynamics, and I think the transition is smooth enough for it to work. On account of the varying dynamics, I wanted to end it with a bang, so I was looking into another transition at the end with an original progression I'd been working on, which seems to fit the mood of the whole jam. Stay tuned!


eh..........

wow!!!!

cant wait to hear it! :gayspidey:

[zombo]

I should have something posted later this evening (I'm USA Mountain time). I have so many different directions I can take with this thing. The biggest thing is what to do with it since the bass line was removed from part of the last time slot. To make it sound right, or musical - to me at least (:-P ), I tried to make a seamless transition to an alternate bass line, fading in some funky sounding guitar panning from center to left and also using an alternate rhythm guitar. The lead pans from left center to right, in an attempt to blend with the dynamics on the left, allowing for a smooth transition from the original bt. The progression then returns to the bt at the point the original bass line starts back up. The mix at that time slot is a little louder to compensate for the different dynamics, and I think the transition is smooth enough for it to work. On account of the varying dynamics, I wanted to end it with a bang, so I was looking into another transition at the end with an original progression I'd been working on, which seems to fit the mood of the whole jam. Stay tuned!

Wow party on Einstein !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Six]

Wow party on Einstein !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LMAO... my sentiments exactly.

Normally we just hit record and bash at the string for a while. :wall:

[zeusse]

Thats what we like outside the box thinking, give it hell dude:woot:

[Guitarpima]

Sounds like some ideas flowing. :Cool:

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

OK ... here it is. Experiment part 1. It's kind of rough, but it wouldn't be the first time I've returned to the drawing board. :razz: Extended to 4:23 minutes. I mastered the mix to a hard limit of .092% clipped on the left and .036% clipped on the right channel.

128kbps version:

3520

192kbps version:

http://indymuse.com/tunes/zomchalljanpartIIIexp1hi.mp3

Maybe this could be part 1 and then continue on to a part II tune? :eh:

I'd like to do a better take on the lead, though.

[zeusse]

Yes that is quite the difference well done Rick. When I listen to both the redone version is a lot wider regardless if its 192kbps. And your solo sounds great don't know why you'd want to do it again stop being picky:-D

[Guitarpima]

Very interesting. Definitly outside the box. Very cool intro after Visco's nice solo. I like how you ended the jam. Great work! :thumb: :thumb:

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

Hey thanks, guys!


I wasn't quite sure about how the last transition worked out, but I can redo the tune without it too! Glad you guys like it so far though - this thing has got my brains racked out with indecision... :p

[Viscolex]

man!!!

that was absolutely amazing! the intro to your solo was class!!!

then the ending fitter perfect!

very very well done!

[Highway Star]

Very good matey! and.... unlike anything else I've heard on these jams, not usual to actually change the structure or length or morph them into something else but... in other words ... quite original thinking which is ia a nice alternate take to hear. Have you ever listened to an old Welsh band called Man?? That transition was like a (very) shortened version of some of their work. Zapp may disagree though! (one of his old favourites as well as mine!) Cool all round though!

Am I rambling again??

Farl

[ZappaFan]

Very good matey! and.... unlike anything else I've heard on these jams, not usual to actually change the structure or length or morph them into something else but... in other words ... quite original thinking which is ia a nice alternate take to hear. Have you ever listened to an old Welsh band called Man?? That transition was like a (very) shortened version of some of their work. Zapp may disagree though! (one of his old favourites as well as mine!) Cool all round though!

Am I rambling again??

Farl

Not quite sure I agree fully there Farl, but I can see what you mean in a way. They certainly had a very different way of approaching things, much like Rick's thinking on this. Some very good bits in it and then maybe a couple that dont quite gel as well, but it is great to see someone taking a different slant at things. So well done Rick. :thumb:

[Guitarpima]

Posting a request for a composing challenge. Those are fun to see who comes up with what.

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

How would that work - kind of like coming up with your own bt's, or complete songs, or what?

[Guitarpima]

How would that work - kind of like coming up with your own bt's, or complete songs, or what?

In the past, Zombo would post a drum track and everyone would come up with something. He fisrt did it with a bass line. The time after that, there was no bass line. There are threads from September and October where it has already been done. It was really cool how many different things came about.

September rhythm challenge (http://www.6stringheaven.com/forum/vb/showthread.php?t=2878)

October Composing challenge (http://www.6stringheaven.com/forum/vb/showthread.php?t=2964)

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

Yeah, that sounds kinda cool! :mrgreen:

[zeusse]

Yes we should get at the composing thing more as much as I like covers and other jams these composing challenges I think were more constructive for everyone....just my thoughts

[zombo]

Different approach to your bit Rick I suppose being on the end of the challenge was fine but if you changed the backing track in the middle it wouldn't of worked out so good nice timing!!
Thanks for your contribution and playing great stuff!!

[Rick_Lamoreaux]

Hey thanks, Zombo! It was a challenge for me to come up with something different for this one, but I'm glad you liked it. I'm starting to get an itch for another jam...