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#941497 - 01/03/05 10:39 AM Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
Christopher Robin
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Hey Guys,

Man! You guys really stepped up fast! The page is beautiful, and I'm looking forward to hearing the tune!

I wasn't able to jump in myself - I have been recovering from an illness, and have 'had my legs back' for about a week now - but I'm wondering (& hoping, I must say) that folks might be up for some more music? It's a great cause, & it couldn't hurt to have more 'product' to generate funds.

Whaddya say? \:\)
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#941498 - 01/03/05 10:41 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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I'm up for it!
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#941499 - 01/03/05 11:08 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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I'm up for anything I can add.
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#941500 - 01/03/05 11:35 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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I'm in...I can contribute bass, drums, and percussion. I have a music idea (no lyrics) that I'll post also. I have to get it on disk, which will be this afternoon.

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#941501 - 01/03/05 11:39 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Yes I've been wanting to do something too, but just for the compilation CD, where everyone can do their own thing.
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#941502 - 01/03/05 02:14 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Well I'm definitely up for some guitar work, and maybe something else too. \:\)
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#941503 - 01/03/05 02:51 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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I'm taking a break on this next one, guys ;\) Have fun!!!
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#941504 - 01/03/05 03:11 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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No problem, Tedster - I wouldn't fault anyone who put in on #1 who didn't jump in again!

Nice tune, BTW. \:\) I sent in $9 for it.
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#941505 - 01/03/05 03:16 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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I'll try again and maybe I'll make the cut this time. ;\)
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#941506 - 01/03/05 04:20 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Quote:
Originally posted by Tedster:
I'm taking a break on this next one, guys ;\) Have fun!!!
Tedster - replenish thyself! But that was definitely energy well spent from my standpoint

I'm in as soon as I tune up the equipment - no sense in offering till I do that!

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#941507 - 01/03/05 04:27 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Quote:
Originally posted by WOW:
I'll try again and maybe I'll make the cut this time. ;\)
I'll bet Bunny could make a remix special of outtakes at the end...

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#941508 - 01/03/05 04:58 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Quote:
Originally posted by kylen:
Quote:
Originally posted by WOW:
I'll try again and maybe I'll make the cut this time. ;\)
I'll bet Bunny could make a remix special of outtakes at the end...
Yeah, I was thinking maybe someone would do a re-mix.
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#941509 - 01/03/05 06:06 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Myself, I was wondering about the availability of a non-mp3 version. I know if there's a CD produced, it won't be an mp3, but I can't help but feel that the mp3 conversion has sucked a little too much of the effort the guys put into it.
Thinking out loud, here...a better quality version for a larger donation, perhaps?
Again, thinking out loud.
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#941510 - 01/03/05 06:15 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Thats not a bad idea..

Just out of interest when I was trying to do the BKV I only had an mp3, whenever I decompressed mp3's in Sonar they go completely out of time.. what did you guys do? I had to try and lay a 134 bmp drum track over it.. but it didn't really work, made them very loose.
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#941511 - 01/03/05 09:07 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Hello and allow me to introduce myself! I usually lurk in the Lowdown. I see some familiar faces here and some new ones. I am very impressed with the tsunami song effort and I regret I didn't know of it until now. I caught a quick blurb in another forum so I came over to see what the hub-bub was a bubbin' about.

I play electric bass and some keyboards, and I sing. I would like to contribute in any way I can. However, I'm not sure how, as I don't have recording software...but I know someone who does who can also collaborate.

Right now I can help with some lyrics or ideas as far as direction, meaning...or I'll play melodies or something and record it with my digital 'corder and email it to you guys...

I would like to get into something like, hey email me this I'll download it into cakewalk and put my thing over it then email that to another guy and etc etc...is that how it works?

I need to get with the program...I'm a total analog ancient type dude and I'm only 28? What gives?
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#941512 - 01/03/05 10:04 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Originally posted by FIL-3:
Thats not a bad idea..

Just out of interest when I was trying to do the BKV I only had an mp3, whenever I decompressed mp3's in Sonar they go completely out of time.. what did you guys do? I had to try and lay a 134 bmp drum track over it.. but it didn't really work, made them very loose.
Because of Ted's drum machine being a little off, we had the BPM set to 133.78. 134 will be slightly off.
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#941513 - 01/03/05 10:10 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Yeah, there ended up being a fairly high amount of work put into just getting things lined and sync'ed up, and that definitely was one of the reasons some parts were left on the cutting room floor - we could have used more stuff if we'd have had the time to do more editing work, but the deadline just didn't allow for that \:\( ... starting from a grid and a click track reference that would line up for everyone would be the way to go for future collabs IMO.

Again, my apologies to everyone who submitted parts / tracks that didn't get used. ALL of your contributions were definitely appreciated!
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#941514 - 01/03/05 10:22 PM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Ok, guys I've posted some music (bass, drums, guitar)...no lyric ideas yet. This is a simple chord progression, good groove. Let me know if you think this might be useable.

I'm not a guitarist (bassist and drummer) so please excuse the sloppy guitar playing. (Actually, please excuse the sloppy drumming also...I was in a hurry to get something down so I could post it...)

http:/www.ipass.net/davesisk/music/NewSongIdea01.mp3

Let me know what ya think...

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#941515 - 01/04/05 01:16 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Dave, that's pretty cool - make a nice instrumental if no lyrics spring forth. I could throw down some guitar tracks with that - can you do a version with just bass & drums? I can set up something on my end for sending tracks back & forth tomorrow.
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#941516 - 01/04/05 02:19 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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This is where being at home for the holidays was a killer for me.... I click on anything you guys post up and in 20 to 30 minutes it pops up and plays!

No firkin' bandwidth at home

This has a groove and inspires a completely different thought. Way post traumatic, positive, rebuild kind of togetherness...

It works as a strong chorus for me and can trail away high and into some riffs.

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I gotta think about how it gets there and build through to placement and context for it to work. Need a drink to think.. I'll check in in the morning if anything comes to mind.

Verse 1:
When a world's undone
Your tired eyes cut through the pain toward a new tomorrow
Inside our strength fueled by the loss and the grip of sorrow
That seeds our heart
We must make a start
Right now here with you
I will make it true
For a world you've had and shall surely have once more

Chorus:
I'll help you up my friend
There's no way I'll stand by and not dig in
When you call I'm by your side
Together we'll work to rebuild a world for you

Verse 2:
A new beginning's come
Where your dreams take shape on a ???????? foundation
THrough the will and power of our true united nations (don't know about that reference)
Home is more than place
Strength is more than ???????
Hands are here for you
Lifting for the new
As a dawn breaks forth and we face the world together

work out...
good night.
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#941517 - 01/04/05 02:23 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Great stuff! I would love to do some keys if no-one else jumps in, otherwise happy to let someone else have a turn ;\)
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#941518 - 01/04/05 02:52 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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If I can beat it into shape, I need a vocalist who can do a goosebump-y mimic of Peter Gabriel for my piece.
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#941519 - 01/04/05 02:59 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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#941520 - 01/04/05 04:51 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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I know just the vocalist!

Fil? where are you?
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#941521 - 01/04/05 05:56 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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You called..... \:D
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#941522 - 01/04/05 06:01 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Yeah I am definatley up for that..do you have a track I can download..or send it to fil.thre3 at btopenworld.com
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#941523 - 01/04/05 08:57 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Fil has a really good voice - he'd be a good choice for song #2.
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#941524 - 01/04/05 10:16 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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I'm liking your lyrical idea. Keep it coming! I agree, the spirit of the song is definitely rebuilding, not mourning.

So, I gather there's some interest in this tune. I'll create a reference track with click on the left and bass and guitar on the right? (Or just guitar on the right? Actually, I can create one of each I guess...)

I'll try to post it within the hour....

Here's a chord chart for it:

Verse:
Emaj/Eaug, Dmaj/Daug, Amaj/Aaug, Daug/Dmaj
repeat

Chorus:
E+5th ("power chord"), Emaj, Eaug
Amaj/Aaug

Or at least this is the chord chart for what I did. You can change it as long as it keeps the spirit of the song consistent!

In terms of arrangement, here's what I'm thinking:

Since we're starting with a good groove, let's make this tune a jammer. 3 verses, 3 choruses. All choruses have vocals with backups as well, first 2 verses have a vocal, 3rd verse is instrumental only. Each verse is 16 measures, so perhaps an 8 measure guitar solo (or a 4 measure guitar solo and a 4 measure keyboard solo) with bass and drums underneath, then a 4 measure rhythmic bass solo leading in to a 4 measure percussion solo. Perhaps keep the percussion going on the final chorus...let's see how that sounds.

I can provide the bass guitar tracks, probably 4 percussion tracks (djembe, bonbo's, and high-pitched latin percussion, like mini-cowbell, etc.) I can provide the drumkit tracks, but I'm using an electronic kit and I'd really rather someone with an acoustic kit record the drum tracks if possible. We've already got a suggestion for a vocalist, which sounds great. I don't claim to be a guitarist, so I'd like to take Chris up on his offer for guitar tracks.

Dave
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#941525 - 01/04/05 11:49 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Ok, Dave that sounds like a plan.. looking forward to hearing this.
Thanks Phil for the kind words. It would be a pleasure to do my bit.
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#941526 - 01/04/05 11:59 AM Re: Tsunami song 2 - General discussion
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Sounds good to me! I might be able to add some other percussion spice or something - I'll see what we have, and if anything strikes me I'll do a little something.

Hey - it's only 1s & 0s...
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