The "Recording fest for guys who have done this before"

**Mark Wein** · 02-20-2009, 06:10 PM

You know who your are!

Same deal as the other one, but it just has to be something recorded for this particular event...cover song or original...it doesn't matter.

We'll have the reveal on Wednesday, April 1st so just have them in before then!

**Chihlidog** · 02-20-2009, 06:14 PM

Prages, you know you wanna let me roll down to your house and do a collaboration

**Prages** · 02-20-2009, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Chihlidog

Prages, you know you wanna let me roll down to your house and do a collaboration

You're more than welcome.

Pittsburgh is about 2 1/2 hours away, so it's not completely out of the question.

**Chihlidog** · 02-20-2009, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Prages

You're more than welcome.

Pittsburgh is about 2 1/2 hours away, so it's not completely out of the question.

I was just messin with ya. I couldnt hold up to your abilities

**Prages** · 02-20-2009, 06:22 PM

So, I'm not allowed to use an entry for 'the other one' for this one?

Maybe this would be a good time to work on that Boston cover you guys suggested a month or so back.

**Prages** · 02-20-2009, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Chihlidog

I was just messin with ya. I couldnt hold up to your abilities

Bull.

It's all smoke an mirrors. I'm really good at polishing my turds in the studio.

**Mark Wein** · 02-20-2009, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Prages

So, I'm not allowed to use an entry for 'the other one' for this one?

Maybe this would be a good time to work on that Boston cover you guys suggested a month or so back.

Do eeet!

**Prages** · 02-20-2009, 06:25 PM

Plus, I'd love to crank up your 5150.

**Chihlidog** · 02-20-2009, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Prages

Bull.

It's all smoke an mirrors. I'm really good at polishing my turds in the studio.

I'm a mediocre player at best, I SUCK at learning anything by ear, cant solo worth a darn, etc.

I AM gonna try to get something together for this but I only have my guitarport and reaper. My guitarport is pretty capable, but I am still utterly confused by it, and I havent made any progress with reaper.

Bah.

**Chihlidog** · 02-20-2009, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Prages

Plus, I'd love to crank up your 5150.

If it were actually cranked your dogs would run away and your roof might come down.

**Prages** · 02-20-2009, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Prages

So, I'm not allowed to use an entry for 'the other one' for this one?

I just saw the other thread. I thought you were calling Coverfest 'the other one'.

**Prages** · 02-20-2009, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Chihlidog

If it were actually cranked your dogs would run away and your roof might come down.

I once cranked my 100 watt JCM 800 2203 at home...for about 20 seconds. No structural damage, but I think I may be sterile now.

**Phil513** · 02-20-2009, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by Prages

So, I'm not allowed to use an entry for 'the other one' for this one?

Maybe this would be a good time to work on that Boston cover you guys suggested a month or so back.

Yeah, that would be cool. After you mentioned it, i listened a bit more carefully to that bass line. Wow.

**Chihlidog** · 02-20-2009, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by Prages

I once cranked my 100 watt JCM 800 2203 at home...for about 20 seconds. No structural damage, but I think I may be sterile now.

You couldnt pay me to try the 5150 past 5 or so. Seriously, I'm scared of it.

**Mark Wein** · 02-20-2009, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Prages

I just saw the other thread. I thought you were calling Coverfest 'the other one'.

biggrin

I just want to have one "fest" for the guys who are just getting started with their recording gear and need a short term goal for their guitar playing. If You and Dexter and Grits all were throwing recordings into the same pool they probably wouldn't feel very comfortable posting their first attempts.

This will actually be my first project all on my own in a very long time with all new gear, but I'll post mine with the big boys

**Prages** · 02-20-2009, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Chihlidog

You couldnt pay me to try the 5150 past 5 or so. Seriously, I'm scared of it.

An old high school friend of mine has one, and I've probably heard it up around 5 a couple of times. It was deafening.

That said, the JCM 800 I had was the loudest amp I've ever played through. It was literally useless to me because it went from dead quiet to so loud that it blurred your vision and took your breath away from 0 to 1 on the master volume knob. It really didn't get much louder past about 3 or 4, just more 'Marshally'. Unfortunately, by 3 or 4, it was impossible to be in the same room with the amp. I had it for about a year, and it never left my house because if I'd taken it to a gig, we'd have been thrown out by the end of the first song.

**Dexter Inferno** · 02-20-2009, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by Chihlidog

You couldnt pay me to try the 5150 past 5 or so. Seriously, I'm scared of it.

Even my ENGL 50 watter combo has never been past 5 - I'm afraid I'd do some serious damage if I'd attempt that

I'm contemplating using an original I'm working on btw. We'll see

**Chihlidog** · 02-20-2009, 06:41 PM

I really gotta get a demo of that 5150 together like I said I would. I just dont know what to play.

**Prages** · 02-20-2009, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Phil513

Yeah, that would be cool. After you mentioned it, i listened a bit more carefully to that bass line. Wow.

Yeah, the bass line in that one is a bit...busy.

**Chihlidog** · 02-20-2009, 06:46 PM

Which Boston song?

**Phil513** · 02-20-2009, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Chihlidog

Which Boston song?

Peace of mind. Thats my fave boston song, and one of my fave songs of all time.

And yes, the bass line does not f'n let up.

**Chihlidog** · 02-20-2009, 06:54 PM

Hmmmm...cant think of the bassline right now. Have to check it out when I get home.

**Phil513** · 02-20-2009, 07:00 PM

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/..._mind_btab.htm

**Prages** · 02-20-2009, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Phil513

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/..._mind_btab.htm

And it sounds even busier than it looks.

**Chihlidog** · 02-20-2009, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Phil513

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/..._mind_btab.htm

Doesnt look that hard to play, but I gotta hear it. Soon as I get home I'll check it out.

**Mrs.P** · 02-20-2009, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Chihlidog

Prages, you know you wanna let me roll down to your house and do a collaboration

Come on down. You're always welcome. Prages is always happy to play around upstairs

**Chihlidog** · 02-20-2009, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Mrs.P

Come on down. You're always welcome. Prages is always happy to play around upstairs

He just wants me for my amp.

**Prages** · 02-20-2009, 07:30 PM

**Psychotronic** · 02-20-2009, 08:03 PM

I wish I had the time to do these coverfests with you guys....sounds like fun.

**Mark Wein** · 02-20-2009, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by Psychotronic

I wish I had the time to do these coverfests with you guys....sounds like fun.

It would be great to hear you...maybe you could collaborate with one of the guys?

**stinkymommasboy** · 02-21-2009, 01:22 AM

I'm gonna give it a go. I'm not a pro, but I'm not a beginner so I'll be the sucky guy in the pro section.

**Dexter Inferno** · 02-21-2009, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by Psychotronic

I wish I had the time to do these coverfests with you guys....sounds like fun.

I've said it several times before - just ask.
And that goes for everyone.

Either me or Prages, or several other folks , can help you guys with drums, bass, vocals, whatever.

Don't be afraid to ask. :-)

**Prages** · 02-21-2009, 03:11 AM

Mine is almost done.

Actually, I'm gonna use this one as a step by step thread. I've taken pics of all the stuff I used, and screen captures of most of the steps.

It's an original that I wrote for the first HC Songwriting Contest. I got my ass kicked, but I think it's a pretty fun song.

**Dew Knot Hump** · 02-23-2009, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by markwein

You know who your are!

Same deal as the other one, but it just has to be something recorded for this particular event...cover song or original...it doesn't matter.

We'll have the reveal on Wednesday, April 1st so just have them in before then!

I don't think I'm going to have the time to do it, I've got about three weeks to polish up two 60 minute sets of originals before a gig and I've also gotta rehearse with another band I play with to tighten up a song we are going to be recording here:

http://www.walltowallrecording.com/studios.html

**Chihlidog** · 02-26-2009, 12:17 AM

OK, I think I know what my project is going to be.....it's a well-known rock instrumental. Pretty ambitious for me, but I've got a month, and it is starting to come together. If I cant get it, I will post what I have come April 1st and you guys can laugh.....but it's a tune I've always wanted to do, it's ridiculous fun to play.

**Mark Wein** · 02-26-2009, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by Chihlidog

OK, I think I know what my project is going to be.....it's a well-known rock instrumental. Pretty ambitious for me, but I've got a month, and it is starting to come together. If I cant get it, I will post what I have come April 1st and you guys can laugh.....but it's a tune I've always wanted to do, it's ridiculous fun to play.

**Chihlidog** · 02-26-2009, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by markwein

I might be in over my head on this one

**Phil513** · 02-26-2009, 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by Chihlidog

I might be in over my head on this one

I sure can't wait to hear it. You rock dude.

Its not "Orion" is it? Do i win something? biggrin

**Chihlidog** · 02-26-2009, 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by Phil513

I sure can't wait to hear it. You rock dude.

Its not "Orion" is it? Do i win something? biggrin

Haha, good guess. But no. I wouldnt do Metallica. I actually think I could do that one a lot easier than the one I'm working on, except for the funny timing on the chunking. But it wouldnt be as hard playing-wise.

**Ronk** · 02-26-2009, 04:12 AM

Originally Posted by Phil513

I sure can't wait to hear it. You rock dude.

Its not "Orion" is it? Do i win something? biggrin

haha, I was thinking the same thing...I love that song.

**Mrs.P** · 02-26-2009, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Chihlidog

OK, I think I know what my project is going to be.....it's a well-known rock instrumental. Pretty ambitious for me, but I've got a month, and it is starting to come together. If I cant get it, I will post what I have come April 1st and you guys can laugh.....but it's a tune I've always wanted to do, it's ridiculous fun to play.

Eruption?

**Prages** · 02-26-2009, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Mrs.P

Eruption?

God, I love you. love0

**Chihlidog** · 02-26-2009, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Mrs.P

Eruption?

Haha no. Nice guess. You'll find out April 1st. Even if I fail at the song, everyone will know what is is at least, it is very recognizeable.

**Mrs.P** · 02-26-2009, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Prages

God, I love you. love0

biggrin

**Denverdave** · 03-02-2009, 01:42 PM

We built this city??

**Kerouac** · 03-16-2009, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by Chihlidog

Haha no. Nice guess. You'll find out April 1st. Even if I fail at the song, everyone will know what is is at least, it is very recognizeable.

Walk Don't Run!?!?! love0

**telecaster911** · 03-18-2009, 11:19 PM

Green Onions

wait, Tequila

**Mark Wein** · 03-19-2009, 12:08 AM

OK..Ive got my music done but I'm stuck for lyrics...

**Prages** · 03-19-2009, 03:02 PM

I have nothing.

**Mark Wein** · 03-19-2009, 03:04 PM

I just listened to my basic tracks here at home an my mix is terrible....this is my first time mixing anything intended for mp3 and its strange what happens to a mix when its compressed like this...