The Acoustic Challenge - Anything Goes!!!

warrenpridgeon

Yes... I still jump on the forum from time to time. This week is NUTS. But after that I have a little breathing room (I'll be doing some designing of upcoming systems).

I've got some ideas in my head and I really want to spend some time recording my acoustic guitar through my new setup... I have not yet done any recordings of my acoustic guitar or through my new usb interface/desk. So I'm looking forward to all of that combined with creating an acoustic arrangement.

klaasvakie

I've been struggling with this one ---- gut nuthin! I've been trying for something similar to Tenacious D's Wonderboy intro, but so far zilch. How are you guys doing?

V8

klaasvakie Got three options...continue with the 4 note thing - I figured whatever I entered could be extended for next challenge or I've got a drop d groove that I've been working on and finally a version of "somewhere over the rainbow" that's a tad simple compared to the jazzcats interpretations - but instantly recognizable.

The only issue is that option 1 & 2 need a acoustic that's playable > 8th fret and mine itsn't. I have another...but it's a nylon strung electric that needs a 13 pin midi style preamp that I don't have (I could borrow one for a weekend though).

"Somewhere" will be the easiest...we'll see.

klaasvakie

V8 The only issue is that option 1 & 2 need a acoustic that's playable > 8th fret and mine itsn't. I have another...but it's a nylon strung electric that needs a 13 pin midi style preamp that I don't have (I could borrow one for a weekend though).

I hear someone around here is desperate to get rid of a larivee ?

V8

klaasvakie I hear someone around here is desperate to get rid of a larivee

Hehe..,dunno what's more likely - I actually find a steel string acoustic I like OR @domhatch enters. Knowing my dislike for steel strung acoustics, I'd say the latter ?

domhatch

V8 At this rate, I believe you may just have to 'eat' one or other of those sets of words. I have a rhythm bit going and a melody, BUT that's it. Putting the whole bang shoot together and having other noodly parts that bring it all together and make it listenable, there's me problem.

Thinking of just using n-Track on the old iPhone and seeing what happens.

Good luck to all y'all!

wern101

A brick wall has been hit...by me... in case that wasn't obvious.
Creative juices at an all time low. Trying to 'learn' a nylon isn't helping.

I may just redo an old song....

klaasvakie

wern101 A brick wall has been hit...by me... in case that wasn't obvious.
Creative juices at an all time low.

Glad I'm not the only one. Maybe I'll try to add a couple of beers to the mix on the weekend.

Yeti

I've got a rough outline for a 4 chord song going (figured I'd start simple). Hoping to have some time to flesh it out over the weekend.

MULTIFANFIX

Hey guys, are we aloud to include other instruments ?
I’m new to this kind of music communication and I think its a good way to get some inspiration and have fun doing it.

V8

MULTIFANFIX

?Rules: Create a entry, using at least one track of acoustic guitar. Any & all instruments welcome, but the focus is acoustic guitar and I'll be suggesting that people vote accordingly (E.g. Who really showcased an acoustic guitar in their track). Use your phone, or get multitracking. No time limits or track limits. We may even tolerate creative covers...? Go crazzzyyy!

https://community.guitartalk.co.za/d/26884-the-acoustic-challenge-anything-goes - is the first post of this thread.

MULTIFANFIX

Thanks V8, now I can carry on with my project.
Oh I forgot to add, are we allowed to have fx on the acoustic or should it be clean acoustic ?

V8

MULTIFANFIX No worries. FX away to your hearts delight ?

As long as there is a track of acoustic, anything goes (vocals included).

V8

Kinda productive weekend - especially considering how little playing I did!

Think I found a guitar to play my tune on - a surprisingly good yamaha G-225 at gear junkie. hopefully it doesn't sell before next weekend...(so I can borrow it for the weekend).

Composition is coming on, though I can already see getting one clean take is gonna be a real patience tester - likely i'll live with a good few boo-boo's.

How's y'all's coming along?

Yeti

I think my composition and lyric writing is just about done (turns out rhyming is hard... who knew? ?) and I've got bits of it recorded... now to get a clean run of the rhythm part and vocals.

klaasvakie

Still nothing composing this side. If I can't come up with anything interesting in the next day or two I am just going to perform a classical piece I've been working on.

MULTIFANFIX

I’ve got a good intro for my track, trying to keep it simple.
Its a small piece I’ve composed and playing it for a few years,
I never did anything with it until now and its turning out great.
In the end something simple can grow into a masterpiece.

V8

domhatch At this rate, I believe you may just have to 'eat' one or other of those sets of words.

I'm skinny enough, I'll chomp both with a side order of dom's entry... ?

Mine will be a single track on a cell phone (hopefully single take too...but we'll see how that transpires). Also looks like I'll be using a different guitar than planned - is all good though, the composition is coming together (or changes daily)

Yeti

I tried to record some strumming last night... turns out I am not mr metronome hand. ?

V8

Yeti ... turns out I am not mr metronome hand

Metronomes are evil. THough after playing bass for a good while, they are slightly less evil than I originally thought. ?

I've found practising/playing with a metronome is one of things it takes a few days to get back into.

Jazzman105

I think I'm done with mine... Two tracks, two acoustic guitars (one nylon, and one steel string). I am, however scared to submit already - just in case I want to make last-minute changes. Let's hope it doesn't get to that.