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TVvoodoo said:
Droppin' in my Round Seven Guitar Duel Jazz Odyssey you know it's gonna be fun when
there's a clam in the first ten notes in LOL! Guess I lost my chance at that Vegas residency :sad face:

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https://soundcloud.com/id%3Dtvvoodoo%252Fcomfortable-gonch%3Btrack_id%3D1864209972

Felt like bustin' out ol' sparkles for this one for the sparkly fun toanz Good for four pts anyway!

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I love jazz a lot, to listen to casually. Particularly Latin, Cool, and the big band 50's, Sinatra etc.
I turned to it often around 1991 when modern rock suddenly changed drastically.
Comes to crazy be-bop or free jazz, nope, not for me. I feel like I need modal themes, or melodies
I can hang onto. But Jazz is great, kind of like metal, there are plenty of interesting subgenres to explore
and a lot of great musical history and super talents. But I sure can't play it for :poo: LOL
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I wouldn't say that you can't play it. I think you did a fine job Brad. Old shool. I really like that era. The tone is very good .The bass stands on its own, recording and mix sounds great.

I don't know if I can pull it off or not.
 
So... after my musical adventure yesterday, I put up the guitar on track panned to one side. Due to many effects and synth the guitar is sparse. I still like it because it has a variety .

I did the same thing I did on my past videos, just put music down. I will however watch it to add the effects.
I will attach it later today.
 
Man , youtube wrecks music. Lol
Sounds better on headphones.
I played it back on my computer.
There are a lot of nuances you can not hear on the phone.
 
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ibmorjamn said:
Man , youtube wrecks music. Lol
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It certainly does. I spent like an hour reworking a French horn part and I can’t hear it unless it’s from the source or on my monitors lol. I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to mastering though

Your track still sounded cool though. That bass line in the middle was just awesome. The flutes were vibey as hell too
 
All of the sounds and effects are from Mixcraft 9pro. Bells,Timpani, explosions/shots, airplane, mini moog, body hit and other various sounds or instruments. Played on the Novation Launchpad 37 mk3
Guitar amp Supro in the Stomp.
Bass amp , Ampeg SVT in stomp.
No EZ Drummer tracks .
 
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Aynirar27 said:
It certainly does. I spent like an hour reworking a French horn part and I can’t hear it unless it’s from the source or on my monitors lol. I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to mastering though

Your track still sounded cool though. That bass line in the middle was just awesome. The flutes were vibey as hell too
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Thank you
 
Lots of time remaining in Round 7
Who Done What So Far This Round:
names in green = stage complete!

Liveevil2000 - 1st Double Agent RiffMaster, 4227 and 4266... has nosy neighbors
Clockworkmike - Adam's
Apple giving away his disguise
Mitch Pearrow SJMP - laying low, like a good spy should
Ku² - kicked out of the penthouse for not knowing how notifications work, unpaid rent, bad fashion
Ibmorjam - Says he's Not Yet Funky, but in for (1) post 4280, spied one time with "Spies Like They" 4366
TVvoodoo - Put Unk in Funk (1) post 4251, brung Cloak & Dagger" 4349 + jazz "Comfy Gonch" 4357
Jethro Rocker - Gave one Spy Game vintage, 4205
C-Grin - drank a dew with truth serum in it ...Oh-oh!
Sapient - Distracted by continued work on his KISS shrine
SG John - Needs to be shaken then stirred
Thatbastarddon - Still lurking around suspiciously in an overcoat
Kerry Brown - has returned, hope he can come back in!
jtcnj - RFM withdrawn
Randy Van Malmsteen -bravely resisting cruel interrogation torturements
Iblive - laying low in his top secret superspy lair
BFT Gibson - Has turned his attention to super sexy spy partner
Aynirar27 - Performed Funky Butt Love (1) post 4265 also exposed "Agent 27" 4338, jazz= "Boardwalk Surprise" 4351
Mouse - Earned 14 points in Funk Duel post 4189, jazzed "Lazy Monday" 4293
Frostyjr2 - earned 7 in Funk Duel post 4182 brought "Sunshower" Jazz 4315, Spied "There's No Blue Wire" 4348
OldMurphy - Modern Spy in with Peter's Gun post 4237

At least one “Spy Game” Main Event submission (post 3147) is due in this RiffMasters thread Weds. July 24, 7PM.
There is also a "Funk" Duel side challenge for an easy single point (Post 4175)
As well as a "Jazz Oddyssey" side hustle for 5 points (post 4286)
These two side challenges are due July 26, 7PM

As always, ALL RiffMasters challenges are open to any TTR member. The only fail is not taking part in this fun and creative musical safe space!

Before this round is over you can try for points (many points earned just for participating). But it's not really about points! It's about creating, participatin' and sharing with forum friends. Below we once again illustrate the proud RiffMastery participation feeling on the left, vs the shameful remorse of not taking part on the right.

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RiffMasters Main Event #7: Spy Game
• Participation: 5 points
• I added 4 sound effects: handgun, whooshes, explosion, and computer noise: 2 points
• Edited and uploaded by me: 2 points
Result is very orchestral and dense, but there is some electric guitar in there (Fender Squire into my line 6 POD PRO with Treadplate patch).
I was recording it in half-time at 130bmp just the get the notes & chords right - ended up keeping it that tempo scaling. So it's sounds more stately and foreboding than frenetic & urgent.
 
Randy Van Malmsteen said:
RiffMasters Main Event #7: Spy Game
• Participation: 5 points
• I added 4 sound effects: handgun, whooshes, explosion, and computer noise: 2 points
• Edited and uploaded by me: 2 points
Result is very orchestral and dense, but there is some electric guitar in there (Fender Squire into my line 6 POD PRO with Treadplate patch).
I was recording it in half-time at 130bmp just the get the notes & chords right - ended up keeping it that tempo scaling. So it's sounds more stately and foreboding than frenetic & urgent.
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That is an ominous theme indeed, and quite chillingly effective!
 
@ibmorjamn and @Randy Van Malmsteen both drop modern spy soundscapes that couldn't be any different but also both sharing lush layers, great sound effects and that edge of your seat feeling.

Particularly like that creepy electric guitar lead intro ... then the stabs in that cool bass section dividing up Jam's piece adding tension... I think it could have used even more of that bass but wow then he brought in the the hell's bells! And is that timpani too? Outtasite!

Then we get a lush dramatic film score orchestral piece starting with the snare roll then slow-marching us through all the kicks and punches done nice.... all that brass moving against those frenetic strings is so killer!
Then more timpani too? What is up with you guys and the kettle drums suddenly? So awesome!

Just a note @Randy Van Malmsteen and others who may be wondering... nobody gets main event submission points (and bonuses) until AFTER the community vote.
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Randy Van Malmsteen said:
RiffMasters Main Event #7: Spy Game
• Participation: 5 points
• I added 4 sound effects: handgun, whooshes, explosion, and computer noise: 2 points
• Edited and uploaded by me: 2 points
Result is very orchestral and dense, but there is some electric guitar in there (Fender Squire into my line 6 POD PRO with Treadplate patch).
I was recording it in half-time at 130bmp just the get the notes & chords right - ended up keeping it that tempo scaling. So it's sounds more stately and foreboding than frenetic & urgent.
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Very nicely done RVM.
 
TVvoodoo said:
@ibmorjamn and @Randy Van Malmsteen both drop modern spy soundscapes that couldn't be any different but also both sharing lush layers, great sound effects and that edge of your seat feeling.

Particularly like that creepy electric guitar lead intro ... then the stabs in that cool bass section dividing up Jam's piece adding tension... I think it could have used even more of that bass but wow then he brought in the the hell's bells! And is that timpani too? Outtasite!

Then we get a lush dramatic film score orchestral piece starting with the snare roll then slow-marching us through all the kicks and punches done nice.... all that brass moving against those frenetic strings is so killer!
Then more timpani too? What is up with you guys and the kettle drums suddenly? So awesome!
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Thanks Brad, I have to say I worked on the last main for a couple of weeks with a lot less result. The guitar intro right channel , Left channel actually 2 instances of UAD Polymax synth.
Hells Bells Bass Drum, Flute and Marimba , Bell Tower , Timpani you could probably tell was tapped by me. No pre recorded clips.
 
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