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DIY · 2012-01-02 10:06:30

I redid the album art, technoguyx. This should be OK for the final cover as I adjusted the saturation and it looks much more vibrant than before. Here are all four versions I've posted so far:

Original draft - This appears dull and blurry; not a contender for the final cover.
Added neon effect - I thought this was a rather cool effect. I don't know what you'll think of it, but it is a contender for the final cover art.
Sketch effect - I did the image in black and white sketch form as well. You can consider this too.
Final, sharpened image - This is probably going to be the final version for the cover. Hope you like it!

Last edited by DIY (2012-01-02 10:13:17)

technoguyx · 2012-01-02 12:32:58

DIY wrote:
Final, sharpened image - This is probably going to be the final version for the cover. Hope you like it!

This should look very good when cropped. Nice job smile

DIY · 2012-01-02 12:38:33

technoguyx wrote:
DIY wrote:
Final, sharpened image - This is probably going to be the final version for the cover. Hope you like it!
This should look very good when cropped. Nice job

Thanks! big_smile

shadow_7283 · 2012-01-02 13:38:58

Congrats! big_smile

I suppose I'll just adapt my image to make it a general work of art, so it wasn't a waste of time. Nice working with you all! smile

fg123 · 2012-01-02 14:18:19

technoguyx wrote:
fg123 wrote:
technoguyx wrote:
Like I mentioned, I intend to experiment with some orchestral arrangements (done with VSTs) on Gone - perhaps you could play a "solo violin" part?

Though I haven't checked Lellowsfuzz's song out yet, I kinda agree with designer45 - 2 instrumentals should be enough.
Ah. Perhaps. I've added 1 violin line(I could mix multiple if needed.)
Here's the same with my added violin instrument: http://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/a … ec17f308bc
Seems like I don't have permission to view the score

@Lellowsfuzz, there are some nice parts on Clockwork, but the 16th note runs on the bass might be too hard for me, and some of the drum beats too hard for jslomba. I'd rather just continue composing the other instrumental, Fall.

Sorry, I've shared it now. I'll see yours and see if I need to merge it.

Yours sound great! Check mine out as well, perhaps I could adapt the first part of mine to lead into yours.

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technoguyx · 2012-01-02 16:54:47

Yeah, perhaps merging both somehow and making the first part on the violin really subtle will work.

DIY, is there any way you could upload/render the final version of the cover as a PNG image? That JPG has too many artifacts due to compression. If it's not too much to ask for, the text could also be a little less blurry, not enough to steal the attention from the rest of the image, but enough to be readable.

EDIT: Also forgot to say, I registered on the forum as technoguyx. fg123, could you make me admin and perhaps add a private forum category specifically to organize this band (though if I'm getting adminship I assume I could make it myself tongue ).

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Lellowsfuzz · 2012-01-02 16:55:16

I've made a lineup for the EPs. This is what I think we should release on the first EP:
-My Voice to You (duh)
-When I'm Beside You (duh)
-Lazy Sunday Jam (again, duh)
-All Star (I'm not sure if we should do this, I like the idea)
-Gone or Reload (dunno which)

The next album could be:
-Fall (I am going to change the title of this one)
-Gone or Reload (whichever one we won't use on the first album)
-A Chance (maybe)
-to be decided
-to be decided

What do you guys think?

EDIT: My piano was moved down to my computer, and I got a new mic! Yay!

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jslomba · 2012-01-02 17:01:53

Lellowsfuzz wrote:
The next album could be:
-Fall (I am going to change the title of this one)
-Gone or Reload (whichever one we won't use on the first album)
-A Chance (maybe)
-to be decided
-to be decided

I think I could write a song for the 2nd album, or find a good one to cover. If we were to make a cover, I would suggest Attention by The Raconteurs.

technoguyx · 2012-01-02 17:07:00

I'm not sure about covering All Star, I'd rather just have Gone and Reload in the first EP.

EDIT: I really should write something for the other EP too lol, I haven't written anything lately :c

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jslomba · 2012-01-02 17:13:44

So, are we calling the first EP Take Two, or are we going to come up with a better name?

Lellowsfuzz · 2012-01-02 17:23:03

jslomba wrote:
So, are we calling the first EP Take Two, or are we going to come up with a better name?

I don't know, but I don't really like the name Take Two. Could we call it "imagine, jam, share" ? Just an idea.

jslomba · 2012-01-02 17:25:35

Lellowsfuzz wrote:
jslomba wrote:
So, are we calling the first EP Take Two, or are we going to come up with a better name?
I don't know, but I don't really like the name Take Two. Could we call it "imagine, jam, share" ? Just an idea.

Or Awesomeness Scratch'd.

Lellowsfuzz · 2012-01-02 17:48:17

I added a ton to my song! (previously Fall, now needs a name)
I need to change the first measure. It sounds bad compared to the rest of the song.
http://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/6 … 3b019f49c1

fg123 · 2012-01-02 19:09:35

technoguyx wrote:
Yeah, perhaps merging both somehow and making the first part on the violin really subtle will work.

DIY, is there any way you could upload/render the final version of the cover as a PNG image? That JPG has too many artifacts due to compression. If it's not too much to ask for, the text could also be a little less blurry, not enough to steal the attention from the rest of the image, but enough to be readable.

EDIT: Also forgot to say, I registered on the forum as technoguyx. fg123, could you make me admin and perhaps add a private forum category specifically to organize this band (though if I'm getting adminship I assume I could make it myself ).

I've already got some private forums set up.

And since I didn't announce it yet, we have a new domain at: frozencoco.co.cc

Head there and sign up.

As for the EP lineup, I agree with Tech. No All Star and use both Reload and Gone.

The EP name should be changed, in my opinion, even though I suggested Take 2.

Lellowsfuzz · 2012-01-02 19:13:57

fg123 wrote:
technoguyx wrote:
Yeah, perhaps merging both somehow and making the first part on the violin really subtle will work.

DIY, is there any way you could upload/render the final version of the cover as a PNG image? That JPG has too many artifacts due to compression. If it's not too much to ask for, the text could also be a little less blurry, not enough to steal the attention from the rest of the image, but enough to be readable.

EDIT: Also forgot to say, I registered on the forum as technoguyx. fg123, could you make me admin and perhaps add a private forum category specifically to organize this band (though if I'm getting adminship I assume I could make it myself ).
I've already got some private forums set up.

And since I didn't announce it yet, we have a new domain at: frozencoco.co.cc

Head there and sign up.

As for the EP lineup, I agree with Tech. No All Star and use both Reload and Gone.

The EP name should be changed, in my opinion, even though I suggested Take 2.

I registered! Make all of the band members moderators big_smile

fg123 · 2012-01-02 19:27:40

Lellowsfuzz wrote:
fg123 wrote:
technoguyx wrote:
Yeah, perhaps merging both somehow and making the first part on the violin really subtle will work.

DIY, is there any way you could upload/render the final version of the cover as a PNG image? That JPG has too many artifacts due to compression. If it's not too much to ask for, the text could also be a little less blurry, not enough to steal the attention from the rest of the image, but enough to be readable.

EDIT: Also forgot to say, I registered on the forum as technoguyx. fg123, could you make me admin and perhaps add a private forum category specifically to organize this band (though if I'm getting adminship I assume I could make it myself ).
I've already got some private forums set up.

And since I didn't announce it yet, we have a new domain at: frozencoco.co.cc

Head there and sign up.

As for the EP lineup, I agree with Tech. No All Star and use both Reload and Gone.

The EP name should be changed, in my opinion, even though I suggested Take 2.
I registered! Make all of the band members moderators

Band members are admin, yo. smile

technoguyx · 2012-01-02 20:36:57

Added piano track to Lazy Sunday Jam. The sooner Lellowsfuzz can record it the better - I gotta record it soon too D: Today I didn't have time and my dad borrowed some of my music stuff, but tomorrow I swear I'll get the bass track done.

DIY · 2012-01-02 21:04:00

technoguyx wrote:
Yeah, perhaps merging both somehow and making the first part on the violin really subtle will work.

DIY, is there any way you could upload/render the final version of the cover as a PNG image? That JPG has too many artifacts due to compression. If it's not too much to ask for, the text could also be a little less blurry, not enough to steal the attention from the rest of the image, but enough to be readable.

EDIT: Also forgot to say, I registered on the forum as technoguyx. fg123, could you make me admin and perhaps add a private forum category specifically to organize this band (though if I'm getting adminship I assume I could make it myself ).

Yeah, sure. No prob. smile

Lellowsfuzz · 2012-01-03 07:11:16

technoguyx wrote:
Added piano track to Lazy Sunday Jam. The sooner Lellowsfuzz can record it the better - I gotta record it soon too D: Today I didn't have time and my dad borrowed some of my music stuff, but tomorrow I swear I'll get the bass track done.

Uhh... I thought jslomba already made a piano part. Which one do I record?!

DIY · 2012-01-03 07:29:01

http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j37 … verPNG.png

Here is the PNG version of the image. big_smile

jslomba · 2012-01-03 10:10:43

Lellowsfuzz wrote:
technoguyx wrote:
Added piano track to Lazy Sunday Jam. The sooner Lellowsfuzz can record it the better - I gotta record it soon too D: Today I didn't have time and my dad borrowed some of my music stuff, but tomorrow I swear I'll get the bass track done.
Uhh... I thought jslomba already made a piano part. Which one do I record?!

I didn't like mine, so I wanted technoguyx to make one. You will record his.

technoguyx · 2012-01-03 11:18:07

DIY wrote:
http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j37 … verPNG.png

Here is the PNG version of the image.

It still has the JPG artifacts, on the text at the top left corner. hmm Maybe it'll need some GIMP/Paint.NET editing.

@jslomba, would you mind recording the drums for Lazy Sunday Jam soon? I also think you might need to record When I'm Beside You, since I used programmed drums due to the rushed release. That way, the EP version will actually have you on drums.

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jslomba · 2012-01-03 15:18:09

technoguyx wrote:
@jslomba, would you mind recording the drums for Lazy Sunday Jam soon? I also think you might need to record When I'm Beside You, since I used programmed drums due to the rushed release. That way, the EP version will actually have you on drums.

Okay, I might be able to do it tomorrow.

technoguyx · 2012-01-03 17:49:00

jslomba wrote:
technoguyx wrote:
@jslomba, would you mind recording the drums for Lazy Sunday Jam soon? I also think you might need to record When I'm Beside You, since I used programmed drums due to the rushed release. That way, the EP version will actually have you on drums.
Okay, I might be able to do it tomorrow.

Good smile I just recorded the bass, will start making a rough mix of what we got so far.

DIY · 2012-01-03 20:48:20

technoguyx wrote:
DIY wrote:
http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j37 … verPNG.png

Here is the PNG version of the image.
It still has the JPG artifacts, on the text at the top left corner. Maybe it'll need some GIMP/Paint.NET editing.

@jslomba, would you mind recording the drums for Lazy Sunday Jam soon? I also think you might need to record When I'm Beside You, since I used programmed drums due to the rushed release. That way, the EP version will actually have you on drums.

I don't fully understand what you mean. Is it possible for you to do it in PAINT.NET since you have a good idea of the compressed areas of the image? smile

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