[VOTE] Line Cliche Challenge

V8 · 2021-06-07T06:39:25+00:00

EDIT::Note regarding voting:: seems like the polling software is acting weird. But it still kinda works, (mods can see who voted for whom). So, if you do vo...

[VOTE] Line Cliche Challenge

V8

studmissile erm...not sure what to. Try the usual, clear cookies, logout & in again? Maybe try different browsers?

No idea why the polls are sideways. ☹️

V8

Bluetone . Everything was Les Paul, actually.

AHa, hence no snappy tele 😁 Thought it might have been a strat, but thought even that would have been a bit ;ess middy.

Yeti

Thanks @V8. I originally wrote the melody and harmony lines to be played on synth because I didn't think I'd have time to write lyrics or record vocals... that was full out 80s. I'm glad I did find time to complete it though, I think this version is better.

V8

Yeti me too, appreciated the creativity of the vocal line vs instrumentation - that swung my vote.

Meticus

Very cool tracks @all

It was an interesting topic. I always learn something new with those competitions 😀

And I'm glad I can work around my technical problems by using Chrome so I can place my vote 😃 (after page reload I can see my tick mark so I guess it worked)

V8

Well done @Yeti - you know the drill 😀 - next topic please!

studmissile

Great entries all round and a tough vote that eventually swayed towards the most obvious Line Cliche. I think I was able to cast my vote?

@Bluetone - Very polished track and nicely mixed as always. The Challenge requirement was up front and centre. It got my vote.
@Yeti - The mix was a little trebly in my opinion but that being said it's a great song. Loved the tight rhythm work and the 80s vibe. My favourite entry this month.
@V8 - Those vocals and harmonies sounded sweet. Great funky rhythm. Reminded me of RHCP, just too short 🙂
@klaasvakie - Beautiful finger-style and an impressive execution of both picking and vocals. A really tricky endeavour done very well.

Nicely played gents.

studmissile

Did @Yeti win? Well done sir. I can't see nothing in Mozilla? Can't like or reply either? LOL

V8

studmissile It's weird, I cranked up Firefox now, can't even see or edit the poll as a mod. It's like it doesn't exist!

One option is to try Blaze as a chrome alternative - I've not yet, but I think it may replace Firefox as my backup.

Here's the 'view voters' popup - vote counted!

Yeti ow about we take a topical page from Mary Spender's book and do a partial rewrite of a song. Let's take the main hook and /or first verse of a song and rewrite the rest of it in our own way.

+1 from me, I'll have it up n running by tomorrow. We might have to use the attachment's feature on the forum if Soundclouds copyright thingy doesn't like a cover - but that could even feature as a criteria 😀 *Entries must be able to uploaded to Soundcloud

klaasvakie (it's called a walkdown right?)

Man, you taughtt me there - I got no idea, walkdown sounds good to me!

Bluetone

Thanks, @studmissile and well done, @Yeti. Happy to see so many entries this month - hope that continues.

Yeti

Thanks all.
An idea for next month... How about we take a topical page from Mary Spender's book and do a partial rewrite of a song. Let's take the main hook and /or first verse of a song and rewrite the rest of it in our own way.

klaasvakie

Congratulations @Yeti - well done comrade, nice to have you back 🙂

@Bluetone Some real quality stuff (as always). You seem to be able to layer multiple guitar tracks so effortlessly - definitely something I have to work on.
@Yeti Looks like you put a lot of effort into this one (and it shows), no accident you won this one. those ascending runs really show off your vocal range and fit in nicely. Agree with @Bluetone , getting some billy joel type vibes.
@V8 Such a playful track - won my vote just because it sounds so fun. Stereo panning on the vocals was nice and great whistling tone.

V8 klassvakie : Do I smell a mashup? Swear the line chliche is a touch of Beatles?

Wasn't trying to be a mashup! But yeah, I can hear some Beatles, I can hear some Jim Croche, but the idea germinated from the very cool walkdown (it's called a walkdown right?) from Tenacious D's Wonderboy.

Thanks for the compliments @studmissile , missed you this time around. Not that I can really talk - I think I skipped 3 or 4.

@Yeti +1 for your finish a song idea.

studmissile

V8 Using Opera now. Tried everything humanly possible in Firefox. No Luck.
Blaze? Did you mean Brave?

V8

studmissile Did you mean Brave?

I did! Sorry, I got confussed. Been meaning to get it up n running - perhaps just to remember it's name 🤦