ATOT virtual Band

[rbV5]

Anyone up for some musical virtual collaboration?

We welcome you to join us and contribute to the ATOT band projects.

We are already up and running, so I threw up a rough project outline so as to not fall too far behind. Be sure to check back with the OP to see the current projects and updates.

We'll try to keep a couple of current projects running at all times...an original composition and a cover tune. Check the site link below for access to the project.

Current Projects;

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Original tunes
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Latest Mix Mix 5

Platypus; Guitars + Bass + Drums
rbV5; Guitars + Bass

6:36 256kbps Stereo mp3

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Project #1; Untitled Song - Platypus

Platypus; Guitars + Bass + Drums
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Mix 01
Platypus; Guitars + Bass + Drums
rbV5; Guitars + Bass

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Cover Tunes
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Project #1; Black Sabbath - Jack The Stripper / Fairies Wear Boots

1st complete version (needs alot of help but we need something)

Draft 1

rbV5; Guitars + Bass + vocals
Backing track; Drums + Bass

5:53 256kbps stereo mp3

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Post in the thread if you are interested in contributing or if you have any ideas. Contributions could include Lyrics, composing, instruments, vocals or mixing/mastering.

PROJECT SITE LINK


Important; There is now ftp access for uploading your contributions; For uploading details, please send me a PM. (I work full time+ so, if I don't reply right away, I will soon)


Feel free to link your contribution to one of the current projects in a post in this thread. Please be clear as to which project you are contributing in your post, and PLEASE; ONLY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ANANDTECH FORUM MEMBERS ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR THE PROJECTS. We would like to be sure that when you listen to one of the project tunes that you will be hearing only the efforts of actual Anandtech forum members....pretty cool!

Feel free to comment on the ATOT projects, and also to link music from yourself or your band that aren't meant for contributing to the projects...show off your skills, review our projects, talk about music.

 

[Newbian]

Does being able to play guitar hero count?

 

[darkxshade]

Time to dust off the ol cowbell.

 

[KeithTalent]

I'll be a roadie! Just throw me a groupie every now and then please.

KT

 

[Platypus]

I'm in for guitar and bass and any/all sorts of assorted noise

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Bass checking in!

 

[BW86]

i can be a groupie

 

[ViviTheMage]

I can push buttons on a keyboard if you want!

 

[SonnyDaze]

Milli Vanilli checking in.

 

[rasczak]

i can tap my toes to the beat. i'm in!

 

[NaOH]

Originally posted by: Platypus
I'm in for guitar and bass and any/all sorts of assorted noise

 

[Barfo]

I can play the triangle.

 

[rbV5]

Nice!,

Cowbell, Bass or 3, couple guitars, keyboards, Roadie, groupie and a fake vocalist...foot percussion!

Looks like we have enough interest to justify a thread

I'll take the next couple days to work out a good workflow and how to submit tracks, etc.

In the meantime, perhaps some suggestions on genre or songs to cover to get started.

 

[Newbian]

Now all we need is some hotties to be groupies and post some semi-nude pics.

 

[Platypus]

edit: oops, sorry Rick I jumped the gun!

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: Platypus
edit: oops, sorry Rick I jumped the gun!

No, go ahead and post your stuff within the thread.

I'll keep the OP for the proper tracks and naming conventions....and thats where everyone will be looking as we get going, but by all means just post anything within the thread because it helps generate interest and gives everyone something to play around with prior to the actual tracks being posted to the OP.

also, anything we posted in the past thread or even some of the tunes out of my music thread are availabe to work with if we'd like.

 

[Platypus]

I'll toss some stuff out here...these are very fresh and UNFINISHED pieces that I've been working on. I have created drum/bass/guitar tracks for them, some of the parts have solid leads, some don't yet. There are clams here and there, etc.

I can provide the shell copies of the jams too but I need to find some time after work one day and remix them.

http://platypus.memoryfire.com/untitled1.mp3
http://platypus.memoryfire.com/untitled2.mp3

If you want to take them in a completely different direction you're more than welcome. Marty, untitled2 has a really quiet bass line (I fucked up the mastering) and I could really use a fresh set of eyes on it. I'm thinking sort of a p-bass sound, very trebly/punky since there is plenty of low end in the song from my semi-hollow guitar.

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: Platypus
I'll toss some stuff out here...these are very fresh and UNFINISHED pieces that I've been working on. I have created drum/bass/guitar tracks for them, some of the parts have solid leads, some don't yet. There are clams here and there, etc.

I can provide the shell copies of the jams too but I need to find some time after work one day and remix them.

http://platypus.memoryfire.com/untitled1.mp3
http://platypus.memoryfire.com/untitled2.mp3

If you want to take them in a completely different direction you're more than welcome. Marty, untitled2 has a really quiet bass line (I fucked up the mastering) and I could really use a fresh set of eyes on it. I'm thinking sort of a p-bass sound, very trebly/punky since there is plenty of low end in the song from my semi-hollow guitar.

Yup, those 2 are excellent!

Ideally, I'll see if I can figure out how to dedicate a place on my own site for uploading individual tracks to (if possible its possible, I dunno, never tried it before) otherwise, over the next couple days I'll figure out and post various methods for contributing seperate tracks, proper naming conventions and such to the OP.

 

[Uhtrinity]

Well, I have been an amateur drummer for about 25 years. I have my own set, mics, and firewire mixer. I play mostly rock and would be willing to contribute.

 

[Fritzo]

I'll say I'll post some guitar work and never do it I'm such a lazy ass.

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: Uhtrinity
Well, I have been an amateur drummer for about 25 years. I have my own set, mics, and firewire mixer. I play mostly rock and would be willing to contribute.

Awesome! We've always been in short supply with contributing drummers. We could build off one of your drum track(s), or have you replace a programmed drum track...which would be great!

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I'll say I'll post some guitar work and never do it I'm such a lazy ass.

LOL, no, no, we'll get you this time

 

[Uhtrinity]

Originally posted by: rbV5

Originally posted by: Uhtrinity
Well, I have been an amateur drummer for about 25 years. I have my own set, mics, and firewire mixer. I play mostly rock and would be willing to contribute.

Awesome! We've always been in short supply with contributing drummers. We could build off one of your drum track(s), or have you replace a programmed drum track...which would be great!

I'm more of a follower in that respect, I like to be inspired, and only then will I add direction

 

[rbV5]

Originally posted by: Uhtrinity

Originally posted by: rbV5

Originally posted by: Uhtrinity
Well, I have been an amateur drummer for about 25 years. I have my own set, mics, and firewire mixer. I play mostly rock and would be willing to contribute.

Awesome! We've always been in short supply with contributing drummers. We could build off one of your drum track(s), or have you replace a programmed drum track...which would be great!

I'm more of a follower in that respect, I like to be inspired, and only then will I add direction

That'll work

 

[Platypus]

http://platypus.memoryfire.com/untitled2_1.mp3

(((((noise/fuzz))))) mmm, needed a good noise break so I mixed some more guitar onto untitled2.

I put some of my Jazzmaster in the mix here (the noise), the drones are achieved by liberal application of the tremolo into a nice little dual fuzz/oscillator/analog delay concoction I made.