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Techno, I finished yet another song of mine. It is a true piano ballad with immense variations (it is also rather long due to these variations, though the whole sequence repeats only twice, with slight differences). Characteristic to a lot of piano ballads, this has no rhythm guitar. I initially added a lead guitar part to it (which would play fills throughout the song), but it messed up the overall Noteflight score, so I'm leaving that to when we actually get down to recording. I would think this is one of my strongest songs (probably after the 'masterpiece'), so I'd prefer if this is prioritised when recording, over my other songs. Please band members, get to recording soon (techno excluded as I know you and I have started recording many of our songs already) and submit them as soon as possible.

Last edited by DIY (2012-05-27 22:50:02)

Hey guys, I finished one of my old song ideas. You can see it here.

LolaRose1892 wrote:

technoguyx wrote:

I figure a strong voice would fit the song, but as far as I'm aware none of us really has such a strong voice. 

For which song is this? I just wanna know so I can see what you mean xP

The last song DIY posted, right above the post you quoted.

jslomba wrote:

Hey guys, I finished one of my old song ideas. You can see it here.

Hmm... The cello can't be played by one of us band members unless we get a stand-in musician. That does give the rhythm of the song more than the guitar to me, so if it means we'll have to ditch the cello part, it's not going to sound too great. We'll have to work something out I guess.

DIY wrote:

technoguyx wrote:

Loved that piano ballad, especially how the drum beat fits it's respective piano part so well. Normally when I picture a piano ballad I picture something more complex and virtuosic, but the simplicity of the rhythm here gives it a pretty strong, solid sound. 

I figure a strong voice would fit the song, but as far as I'm aware none of us really has such a strong voice. 

You're right. I really like the song in that sense. It will suit a strong voice, but I presume you have a bass voice? I too have a similar range although it is not too weak. If at all, we'll go for a bass voice I'd say.

Yes, I'm a bass. I consider myself a bass-baritone, as in bass vocal range (E2-E4 approximately) with a more baritone-esque timbre (lacking low tones when singing low tones, I've found). My voice isn't what I'd consider strong though, just listen to the vocal track in Gone.    But yes, a bass voice singing in it's upper range could sure do the job.

DIY wrote:

jslomba wrote:

Hey guys, I finished one of my old song ideas. You can see it here.

Hmm... The cello can't be played by one of us band members unless we get a stand-in musician. That does give the rhythm of the song more than the guitar to me, so if it means we'll have to ditch the cello part, it's not going to sound too great. We'll have to work something out I guess.

Thing is, the cello has many three tone chords which are impossible (or so hard to make they're not worth it in the end) to perform in an actual cello. I'd say replacing that cello by an electric guitar would give it a better song, and be actually viable.

DIY wrote:

technoguyx wrote:

DIY wrote:

Hmm... The cello can't be played by one of us band members unless we get a stand-in musician. That does give the rhythm of the song more than the guitar to me, so if it means we'll have to ditch the cello part, it's not going to sound too great. We'll have to work something out I guess.

Thing is, the cello has many three tone chords which are impossible (or so hard to make they're not worth it in the end) to perform in an actual cello. I'd say replacing that cello by an electric guitar would give it a better song, and be actually viable.

Yeah, an electric guitar with perhaps overdrive will be a good substitute to the cello imo.

yeah, that would work.

I have tomorrow Friday and this weekend free (relatively - just a pair of tests and a short exposition about Sisyphus to prepare). Anything I should do? Perhaps completing the other songs of mine, I figure just repeating choruses and verses plus a bridge somewhere should do the job. I'm pretty sure I'm also missing a song to record.

DIY wrote:

technoguyx wrote:

I have tomorrow Friday and this weekend free (relatively - just a pair of tests and a short exposition about Sisyphus to prepare). Anything I should do? Perhaps completing the other songs of mine, I figure just repeating choruses and verses plus a bridge somewhere should do the job. I'm pretty sure I'm also missing a song to record.

Yeah, that'll be good. How about recording my Dm piano ballad?

btw...

EXAMS ARE OVER!!! THIS MEANS I NOW HAVE A THREE MONTH VACATION WITHOUT ATTENDING SCHOOL (exams finished early this time)! 

Already knew that about your exams, nice to hear that. Yes, it was the piano ballad I was missing. The bass is pretty simple if I recall correctly. 

EDIT: I also came with an idea for a definite logo I'm currently trying to sketch out. Hint: The G-clef reminds me of an "f", and a horizontally flipped F-Clef will be a "c".

Last edited by technoguyx (2012-06-01 21:53:20)

Here's a quick sketch I just did of the possible logo. Should look much better drawn on a computer, but I'm horrible with art programs. But you get the idea. 

I should have the ballad done this weekend. Tomorrow I have stuff to do and I kinda forgot to do it today >.>

jji7skyline wrote:

DIY wrote:

Techno, I finished yet another song of mine. It is a true piano ballad with immense variations (it is also rather long due to these variations, though the whole sequence repeats only twice, with slight differences). Characteristic to a lot of piano ballads, this has no rhythm guitar. I initially added a lead guitar part to it (which would play fills throughout the song), but it messed up the overall Noteflight score, so I'm leaving that to when we actually get down to recording. I would think this is one of my strongest songs (probably after the 'masterpiece'), so I'd prefer if this is prioritised when recording, over my other songs. Please band members, get to recording soon (techno excluded as I know you and I have started recording many of our songs already) and submit them as soon as possible.

Nice one, I would recommend less repeats though 

The song only repeats two times ever although it's long, and that's a very varied sequence. It is can't possibly be repetitive? 

You should listen to my best song (the fifth song linked on the first post). We have so many songs coming up and I'm sure you'll like them!

technoguyx wrote:

Here's a quick sketch I just did of the possible logo. Should look much better drawn on a computer, but I'm horrible with art programs. But you get the idea. 

I should have the ballad done this weekend. Tomorrow I have stuff to do and I kinda forgot to do it today >.>

The sketch is good, but I'd stick to the current one. Unless it becomes old, we'll leave it as it is.

Hope to hear the ballad recorded soon! 

My "smooth" song isn't even near completion yet, I don't think a recording of it was necessary.    I still thank you for your effort.

As for your song, that's pretty good for your first songwriting attempt. The style is very different from the rest of our songs, it's almost a jazz fusion piece. I imagine these vocal harmonies will take a bit of organization to sing, but I'm sure we can work that out. Perhaps extend the song a bit and include it in the album?

The bass track to the piano ballad should be on SoundCloud, as a private track.

technoguyx wrote:

My "smooth" song isn't even near completion yet, I don't think a recording of it was necessary.    I still thank you for your effort.

Oh...oops...no wonder it ended kinda suddenly 
I was kinda going down the list in the first post 

Which songs are done and ready to record?