Rikki1984

Well here's mine - https://soundcloud.com/rikki-boyes/take-the-jump Apologies as usual for asking you to sit though my vocals again! The lyrics came off a bit more pretentious than I intended - sorry!

[quote name='christofloffer' timestamp='1455124563' post='2976206'] i tried to write stuff a long time ago but it always sounded really stupid when i read it back, or sounded very overly ambiguous. [/quote] That is a perfect description of every lyric I've ever written! I just console myself that most people won't listen to the words anyway. I usually start with such grand ideas but my lack lyrical talent quickly soon quills my ambitions! In terms of writing, I usually start off with a bassline or chord progression. From there I fill out the instruments so I have drums, rhythm guitar, bass and maybe some melodic guitar. That usually winds up as the verse. Then the same way I come up with a chorus section and maybe a middle 8 and prechorus. Generally I intend the song not to have much vocals but at this point I realise that it sounds a bit empty without them, so then I try to come up with a vocal melody which I usually hum. Then I try to wrote words that fit. Vocals/lyrics are always the weakest part of my songs - I don't know why I keep adding them! :-P

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1454927568' post='2974159'] I'm still trying to get the Mrs to sing. I tried, but I really sound awful. Even with pitch correction! It's my voices tone. I tried singing an octave up, which was marginally better, but still good enough to empty a venue. Everything else has been done, so it might end up as an instrumental. [/quote] That's more or less the exact situation I'm in. For some reason I decided to wrote the song in a key that I struggle to sing in as well. So I can't hit the notes, and even when I do my tone is horrible. It's very frustrating - I might have a go at following Skols advice re midi correction.

Haha no problem. I've watched a few of the videos you've posted and have enjoyed them!

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1454756727' post='2972627'] BB King was a legend. Young and starry eye'd we waited outside the stage door after a gig he did in Bristol. When he came out with his 9 piece band + wives and girlfriends he stopped and asked what we were doing. When we said we were waiting to meet him he got us onto his tour bus with coffees and teas, sat us down, introduced us to the band and entourage, signed loads of photos, gave us other stuff. We had to make our excuses and leave in the end. He was in no hurry. [/quote] Great story

Excellent playing/technique but you've already posted this in the 'Share Your Music' section.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1454461381' post='2970055'] Footnote: the sudden death of my elder brother has just come through, so I'll be spending a bit more time in the next couple of weeks off line, with family affairs. Luckily, I'd chosen the picture beforehand; I'm glad now that I chose a cheery one. [/quote] I'm sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1454402465' post='2969288'] This thread only goes to highlight something I've come to realise myself after trying out quite a few filters over the years (not as many as some here!). Filters are a VERY personal thing, more heavily reliant on the person playing them (and their equipment and setup) than pretty much any other effect. What works best for one person may be a steaming pile of poo for the next person!!! [/quote] I think you've hit the nail on the head there.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1454428132' post='2969647'] Jobs for life in the public sector stopped a long time ago. I know that from experience as I was one of many that was made redundant. [/quote] It's a myth that really gets my goat and shows reap ignorance of current reality. As you say, maybe 20 years ago it may have had some validity but definitely not now.

[quote name='AustinArto' timestamp='1454347848' post='2968840'] I'd you can afford it and don't mind having a massive pedal get the Lovetone Meatball in the classifieds, or go for a clone of it (Robot Factory Meatwad, 3Leaf Groove Regulator). Regarding the Manta, I've found the envelope follower really difficult to dial in. I mean *really* difficult. Like, I never got it dialed in, ever! Mine's on a shelf in my dining room at the moment. [/quote] Funny how different people have different experiences! I've found the Manta to be by far the easiest filter I've owned to dial in and control. I've owned a Qtron, QBalls, 3leaf Groove Regulator (probably my 2nd favourite), DOD FX25, MX87 Envelope Filter and finally the Manta.

[quote name='NickD' timestamp='1454322317' post='2968474'] OK... It's 28 days until the end of February... I've got a DAW I don't know how to use, a midi controller I'm not sure about, an effects unit they say can be used as an audio interface, no mic, no keyboard skills, no time, no ideas... and I'm wearing sunglasses... Hit it! [/quote] Good man!

Congratulations - a worthy winner!

You've got to admire the confidence!

About an hour after this poll opened 3 people had voted and I had received 3 votes. I promptly handed in my resignation to my boss in anticipation of the fame and fortune that undoubtedly comes with winning this competition. Now that 8 more people have voted and I've not received a single other vote I've had to come crawling back to my boss and beg for my job back - that wasn't pleasant!

I just want to echo the other guys and say thanks for taking the time to do this! ☺

Voted - some great tracks there!

Haha kind of! It means 'quoted for truth'

I was so sad to hear this. Genius is such an overused word but David Bowie was a musical genius in every sense of the word. I've never heard a bad word said about him as a person either. The world is a sadder place without him.

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1452545662' post='2951107'] Lovely piece of music. Nice themes and motives and builds well with the change of Instruments and arrangement. [/quote] QFT I love how it builds throughout the piece.

[quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1452540575' post='2951019'] That's a great tune, Rikki, very poppy in a good way. [/quote] Thanks! :-)

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1452217225' post='2947813'] That was almost genius. If you polished it up a bit that could go straight into the charts. I really enjoyed it. Well done. [/quote] Thanks! I'm just glad someone, somewhere actually liked it! :-) I look forward to hearing what you come up with - I enjoyed your entry last month.

Well done on biting the bullet and posting your song. I did my first one last month and although I wasn't really happy with it but I'm glad I did posted it and put it out there. My song this week is a simple song about being stuck in on a rainy day. Sorry for the lyrics (which are VERY lighthearted in nature) and singing (which I've covered in effects to try and disguise my innate inability to sing). Not really my normal style - but thought I'd try something different. https://soundcloud.com/rikki-boyes/rainy-day

Yeah, I liked that a lot.