Dave Bryce Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Okay, guys - it's August. I will officially be accepting submissions for the piano compilation all month long, or until I get enough material to fill up an 80 minute CD. Remember, no submissin can be more than five minutes in length. Only piano music - piano is defined as acoustic, electric, sampled, modeled and/or layered. NO OTHER INSTRUMENTS! Originals and covers are acceptable. Send a 16 bit/44.1kHz Red Book CD to: Dave Bryce PO Box 669 2060-D Avenida de Los Arboles Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362 dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Is singing allowed? (Not sure if it counts as an 'instrument') - sorry, I missed the other discussions... I think this was covered before. I should have some time next weekend. Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 6, 2003 Author Share Posted August 6, 2003 Originally posted by Rod S: Is singing allowed?Nope. (Not sure if it counts as an 'instrument')I'd say it does... This comp is supposed to be purely about piano performance. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Question: I have no clue if my submission is 16-bit/44.1kHz. I would assume so as it was done in a university studio which is relatively up to date with equipment... However I don't think it's in RedBook format. I just have the final audio mix of it. Is this a problem? David My Site Nord Electro 5D, Novation Launchkey 61, Logic Pro X, Mainstage 3, lots of plugins, fingers, pencil, paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 6, 2003 Author Share Posted August 6, 2003 Originally posted by DavidRR: I have no clue if my submission is 16-bit/44.1kHz. I would assume so as it was done in a university studio which is relatively up to date with equipment... However I don't think it's in RedBook format. I just have the final audio mix of it. If it'll play on any CD player, it's fine. If there's any problem, I can convert it... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: This comp is supposed to be purely about piano performance.Will do! I have some ideas already... Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Are you still planning on having that recording session thing at your place Dave? If not I'll probably have to sit this one out and just submit something for Vol. 7 http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llarion Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Cool; I'll edit down tonight! Cheers! Phil "Llarion: The Jazzinator" Traynor www.llarion.com Smooth Jazz - QUESTION AUTHORITY. Go ahead, ask me anything. http://www.llarion.com/images/dichotomybanner.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicaL Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Dave I reread the "rules" for the Vol 6 submission, IIRC, there were to be no overdubs only selective punchins; i.e. as close to a live take as possible... Is that still a requirement? If not, I have several takes I can tweak otherwise, I am still looking for that perfect take .... alas!!!! Gear: Yamaha MODX8, Mojo 61, NS2 73, C. Bechstein baby grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 6, 2003 Author Share Posted August 6, 2003 Originally posted by Stephen LeBlanc: Are you still planning on having that recording session thing at your place Dave? I'd like to...I can't really record my piano by myself, so if we don't I'll have to sit this one out as well...or use a sampled piano... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 6, 2003 Author Share Posted August 6, 2003 Originally posted by Music*aL: I reread the "rules" for the Vol 6 submission, IIRC, there were to be no overdubs only selective punchins; i.e. as close to a live take as possible...Is that still a requirement?That was the idea, yes. We're going for a piano performance thing here, not a recording skills thing. If not, I have several takes I can tweak otherwise, I am still looking for that perfect take .... alas!!!!Aren't we all... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: Originally posted by Stephen LeBlanc: Are you still planning on having that recording session thing at your place Dave? I'd like to...I can't really record my piano by myself, so if we don't I'll have to sit this one out as well...or use a sampled piano... dBok...well my schedule should be pretty flexible this month (except this weekend)...let me know if/when you wanna try to do it. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Hi Dave, just to let you know that today I've finished writing my piano solo version of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". It has been a lot of fun. Now I'm going to take a couple of days to learn it (it's not too easy ), then I'll be out for concerts till Sunday, and I hope to be able to record it by next Tuesday. I'll need to go to a real studio - I'm not set to record my grand at home. Speaking of which - next month, could I submit a piece for vol.7 as well? Carlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Stephen LeBlanc: let me know if/when you wanna try to do it. If you wanna do it after work, I suggest we shoot for next Wednesday evening (8/13) If you wanna do it on a weekend, I suggest Saturday, 8/16. That'd probably be better, huh? Steadyb may wanna get in on this as well...maybe we should wait until 8/16 so we have time to do all three of us. Plus, we won't be burnt after a day of work. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by marino: Speaking of which - next month, could I submit a piece for vol.7 as well?Absolutely. I am - my submission for Vol. 7 is already done. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Sat. the 16th seems good to me. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Stephen LeBlanc: Sat. the 16th seems good to me. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Here's my submission: The Storm It's a hyperactive classical thing... A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Griffinator: Here's my submission: The Storm It's a hyperactive classical thing...Cool! Please do still send me the CD... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Griffinator: Here's my submission: The Storm It's a hyperactive classical thing...That's a cool tune. Wait a minute...is this sequenced...quantized even? hmm http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulliver Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Griffinator: Here's my submission: The Storm It's a hyperactive classical thing...Hm... It's a cool piece of music, but it sounds like sequenced one. Was sequencing allowed for volume 6? I am back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulliver Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Wow, Steve... That's too cool! I am back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 haha http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: Originally posted by Griffinator: Here's my submission: The Storm It's a hyperactive classical thing...Cool! Please do still send me the CD... dBNo prob. Yeah, it's sequenced. Is that not OK? A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakit Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Griffinator: Originally posted by Dave Bryce: Originally posted by Griffinator: Here's my submission: The Storm It's a hyperactive classical thing...Cool! Please do still send me the CD... dBNo prob. Yeah, it's sequenced. Is that not OK?My understanding is that it is supposed to be live performance only. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Yeah, it should be performed live - this was my understanding at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by Krakit: Originally posted by Griffinator: Originally posted by Dave Bryce: quote:Originally posted by Griffinator: Here's my submission: The Storm It's a hyperactive classical thing...Cool! Please do still send me the CD... dBNo prob. Yeah, it's sequenced. Is that not OK?My understanding is that it is supposed to be live performance only. Absolutely correct. Once again - this is supposed to be about piano performance, not sequencing/recording skills. We're not looking for perfection - we're looking for what it sounds like when you sit down and play the piano. If you wanna save the sequenced track and submit it for a different comp, that'd be fine. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 yeah normally I think everyone would be ok with making an exception but because the criteria for this comp was discussed at length and all parties pretty much agreed on the rules for this particular CD, I think we need to stick to them. You could re-record this piece live. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 Originally posted by Stephen LeBlanc: You could re-record this piece live. ...and no quantizing... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Breaking news.... Today at 4pm I got a call from my friends at Alfa Studios: "Look, we know you've booked two hours next Tuesday to record your solo piano piece, but see, we're going to record with a Big Name Singer, and her Really Big Label wants us to stay with her all week long... so could you postpone to after August 15th..." me: "No way - I'll be busy then". them: "Well, so the only way would be to do it TODAY". me: "#*@%*#!! Look, I have had just ONE day to start learning this thing, and it's not easy, OK?" them: "We were sure you would have understood - thank you". To make a short story shorter... One hour later I was there, and in two more hours I had the master in my hands. It wasn't a walk, and frankly I'm tired to be involved in these "Mission: Impossible" situations - "Mission Impossible" was even my nickname at one point! Now that I'm older, I'd like to relax a bit more when I make music. But the piece is done, and I had great fun recording it, despite the fact that I had to record segments instead of whole takes, like I would have liked. I had the concept of this piece a long time ago, but only when the idea of the Beatles compilation came out, it started to take form. I've always been a big admirer of Bela Bartok - one of his strong points was to take simple popular melodies and arrange them with striking modern harmonies, but leaving the strenght and clarity of the melody intact. I've alway wondered what Bartok would have done if confonted with some of today's best pop melodies, the Beatles in particular. So I took one of my favorite Beatles' songs ("Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds") and arranged it in Bartok's style. It's mostly in odd signatures - 5 for the verse, 7 for the chorus, with a few twists in the middle. Unfortunately, I didn't have the time to prepare it for the Beatles comp, but here it is - a piano solo for vol.6. I'm thinking of calling it "Lucy in the Sky with Bartok". I'll send it to Dave tomorrow, or Monday at the latest. Carlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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