Announcing... RiffMasters!

Jethro Rocker said:
Would be fun just to hear your submissions regardless of "contest" and voting! Don't let one person take away what you enjoy! Such drama, unfortunately, takes away from much of the fun.
Cheers
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I completely agree with this and understand the sentiment involved with it all , I am not much of a player, and I have been playing less and less recently and it shows big time, plus my only manner of recording anything is with my phone.
But I truly appreciate and enjoy listening to everyone else’s work and music.
 
jtcnj said:
Congrats to all who stuck it out through all or most of the events, and thanks to Brad @TVvoodoo for putting it together.
It did help push me to learn a bit about recording / using Reaper, and to work more towards learning / playing all the way through cover songs (even if only the rhythm parts).

For me, it was fun until it wasn't: it was suggested I didn't even play on one of my submissions / that I had cheated.
The other guy was miffed the votes I got may have been based more on my being a long time member here vs. song quality or ability. He was probably partly right, but still it wasn't right to attack my character. Sorry if it sounds petty to mention.
At that point, I bailed.

I can't compete with the many far better players than myself here and I'm fine with that.

Anyway, Bravo to all, thanks for sharing your skills and creativity.
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There is nothing that makes personal attacks here okay. Sorry a situation spoiled things for you. But as @Mitch Pearrow SJMP and @Jethro Rocker said. Please continue to share. There’s several places like Friday Night Riffs…. Name that song…. Cover songs…. Or just start your own thread in Members Performances. We have a few folk that have done that and then add new songs as they go.
 
jtcnj said:
Congrats to all who stuck it out through all or most of the events, and thanks to Brad @TVvoodoo for putting it together.
It did help push me to learn a bit about recording / using Reaper, and to work more towards learning / playing all the way through cover songs (even if only the rhythm parts).

For me, it was fun until it wasn't: it was suggested I didn't even play on one of my submissions / that I had cheated.
The other guy was miffed the votes I got may have been based more on my being a long time member here vs. song quality or ability. He was probably partly right, but still it wasn't right to attack my character. Sorry if it sounds petty to mention.
At that point, I bailed.

I can't compete with the many far better players than myself here and I'm fine with that.

Anyway, Bravo to all, thanks for sharing your skills and creativity.
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I think everyone appreciates your participation.
 
This entire competition and the participants really stretched my abilities.
I really did learn a ton from everyone’s entries.
You have no idea how many times I broke down something that was entered to learn how it was played.
The level and amount of talent here is really humbling.
@TVvoodoo you did a great job putting this thing together. It was entertaining and challenging. Yes the score wasn’t the focus, but it kept it competitive.
Also, a big thank you to @iblive for taking over for me when life got in my way.

Now I need to know … when is the next game going to start?
 
LiveeviL2000 said:
This entire competition and the participants really stretched my abilities.
I really did learn a ton from everyone’s entries.
You have no idea how many times I broke down something that was entered to learn how it was played.
The level and amount of talent here is really humbling.
@TVvoodoo you did a great job putting this thing together. It was entertaining and challenging. Yes the score wasn’t the focus, but it kept it competitive.
Also, a big thank you to @iblive for taking over for me when life got in my way.

Now I need to know … when is the next game going to start?
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Here Here I agree with this
 
If I was to start up something else, (and it probably won't be until the New Year unfortunately),
what would you fellas like to see as core things as part of a new musical adventure?

Things to keep/continue from RiffMasters - Things you didn't care for about RiffMasters
Fresh ideas etc? Put on your thinking caps.

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I don't mind running again with this crew and I have experience, but it ain't rocket science neither.
So if anyone else would like to take a stab at being EventBoss, I'm all in for helping if I can.

I am still currently leaning towards a version using SUNO AI, for the lyricists among us.
 
TVvoodoo said:
If I was to start up something else, (and it probably won't be until the New Year unfortunately),
what would you fellas like to see as core things as part of a new musical adventure?

Things to keep/continue from RiffMasters - Things you didn't care for about RiffMasters
Fresh ideas etc? Put on your thinking caps.

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I don't mind running again with this crew and I have experience, but it ain't rocket science neither.
So if anyone else would like to take a stab at being EventBoss, I'm all in for helping if I can.

I am still currently leaning towards a version using SUNO AI, for the lyricists among us.
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I think Suno would be one of the non main challenges. imho
All I request is no billboard songs.lol
Gold record or better certified yes.
 
So far I’ve been in both Game of Tonez and Riff Masters and I loved elements of both games.
Game of Tonez exercised imagination, creativity and artistic ability. It gave birth to Dagger Don of Squatcher, Jett ROXX of Danger Us, Heinous Anus of FiveSkin, MicMeister Metal of Bad Axis, Barbarian Bob of Brutal Sex, Thunder Skull, Sexxx Tank, "The Angel of Meth"Pzyko Mike-O (@Clockworkmike that was my favorite), and many more legendary characters.
It was an elimination event and musical skill was not the focus. It was more competetive because you could be eliminated on every round, it was also novice player freindly. I never had so many laughs as I did with that game. Where else could you sport wood in public and have everyone envious of your wooden idol!

RiffMasters was musically centric and each round seemed to raise the bar and I felt like we pushed each other higher and higher. That was good and bad. A novice player would most likely feel intimidated especially during the later rounds when we were really putting out some great productions. Way more than a handful of the entries were publishable professional grade entries in my opinion. It felt relaxed because you werent required to enter every round but it still had a competetive air to it. It was a ton of fun and really took me out of my comfort zone. Who knew there was more to music than power chord ripping chugga chugga metal!

@TVvoodoo you are the gold standard of being an "eventboss". The amount of creativity and thought that must have gone into each round boggles my mind. Talk about thinking outside the box ... I dont think you have a box. You are boxless. To even attempt to follow what you do is like trying to go toe to toe with @frostyjr2 in a Jazz playing duel.
In my mind you are the offical TTR Master of Ceremonies ... MC Brad! You are the Ryan Seacrest of TTR.
 
LiveeviL2000 said:
So far I’ve been in both Game of Tonez and Riff Masters and I loved elements of both games.
Game of Tonez exercised imagination, creativity and artistic ability. It gave birth to Dagger Don of Squatcher, Jett ROXX of Danger Us, Heinous Anus of FiveSkin, MicMeister Metal of Bad Axis, Barbarian Bob of Brutal Sex, Thunder Skull, Sexxx Tank, "The Angel of Meth"Pzyko Mike-O (@Clockworkmike that was my favorite), and many more legendary characters.
It was an elimination event and musical skill was not the focus. It was more competetive because you could be eliminated on every round, it was also novice player freindly. I never had so many laughs as I did with that game. Where else could you sport wood in public and have everyone envious of your wooden idol!

RiffMasters was musically centric and each round seemed to raise the bar and I felt like we pushed each other higher and higher. That was good and bad. A novice player would most likely feel intimidated especially during the later rounds when we were really putting out some great productions. Way more than a handful of the entries were publishable professional grade entries in my opinion. It felt relaxed because you werent required to enter every round but it still had a competetive air to it. It was a ton of fun and really took me out of my comfort zone. Who knew there was more to music than power chord ripping chugga chugga metal!

@TVvoodoo you are the gold standard of being an "eventboss". The amount of creativity and thought that must have gone into each round boggles my mind. Talk about thinking outside the box ... I dont think you have a box. You are boxless. To even attempt to follow what you do is like trying to go toe to toe with @frostyjr2 in a Jazz playing duel.
In my mind you are the offical TTR Master of Ceremonies ... MC Brad! You are the Ryan Seacrest of TTR.
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Well Said, BRAVO
 
TVvoodoo said:
If I was to start up something else, (and it probably won't be until the New Year unfortunately),
what would you fellas like to see as core things as part of a new musical adventure?

Things to keep/continue from RiffMasters - Things you didn't care for about RiffMasters
Fresh ideas etc? Put on your thinking caps.

200w.gif


I don't mind running again with this crew and I have experience, but it ain't rocket science neither.
So if anyone else would like to take a stab at being EventBoss, I'm all in for helping if I can.

I am still currently leaning towards a version using SUNO AI, for the lyricists among us.
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How about a panel consisting of esteemed judges, TvVoodoo could play the role of Simon Fowel. lol
The contestants would consist of either 2 or 3 members competing against other teams.
The teams can form or reform after every contest.
Categories: Most original , Lyrics, Guitar , Bass and drums.
Just an idea add or subtract, run with it anyone?
Everyone starts as Buskers, winning team based on points “Stadium Stars”
 
@Ben Waylin because we were voting on many of the submissions, rules were necessary.
It's easier to compare apples. I'm sure you get this.

Sometimes the rules got a little complex, I understand that. Mostly for bonus points if players
wanted to go the extra mile, and felt they needed more points to be competitive.

Covering a top 100 billboard hit from the 1960's isn't all that complex to figure out.

I do like the format of the @Iron1 Do Something challenge, and have cross-submitted a few things myself.
It seems for that format the bulk of submissions is the winning formula - this encourages LOTS of participation
and things to listen to, but then the more prolific creators just crush and overwhelm others less inspired

I feel a working inside chapter themes was ideal to stretch and inspire players to grab an instrument and
nudge ourselves out of our same old playing pattern/habits which was really the ultimate goal. Not the points.

Like others I'm sure, I keep finding myself reverting to the crutch of gained up lead work over backing-type
tracks for hours on end and it all just blends into random guitar chicken-chokin' and does not serve my personal
goal of becoming a better recordist or songwriter/lyricist very well.
 
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