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[Dr Syntax Head]

I've been away because of stuff but my piece will be with you soon, sorry for delay

[NoSleep]

No rush. Except to send jonnycuba a rough copy to listen to.

[the]

How's everyone getting on with theirs then?

[NoSleep]

Has everyone sent a demo of their track to the next person on the list? Other than that, no rush. I'm spending a fair amount of time working away from home at the moment but trying to work on this whenever I can. Mine's still very much in the early stages of the process despite the man hours spent.

[Johnny Textface]

I've been snowed under with work and life recently (and unexpectedly) but hoping to give this a real push at the weekend.

[thraxx]

I'll admit that I am struggling with mine.  I've used this thing as a spur to actually get round to buying a load of new kit that I need, which I've now done, but the film really isn't speaking much to me.  Lot's of noodling, but nothing that I like, or that is sticking.

Caught between using some of the actual pieces of music I want to record, or just doing something stupid.  Pressure of going last doesn't help either - needs to be something memorable and climactic.  It would help to at least know the types of stuff that other people are doing, even it can't be heard.

[NoSleep]

I'll admit that I am struggling with mine.  I've used this thing as a spur to actually get round to buying a load of new kit that I need, which I've now done, but the film really isn't speaking much to me.  Lot's of noodling, but nothing that I like, or that is sticking.

Caught between using some of the actual pieces of music I want to record, or just doing something stupid.  Pressure of going last doesn't help either - needs to be something memorable and climactic.  It would help to at least know the types of stuff that other people are doing, even it can't be heard.

Don't get bogged down trying to make the music fit perfectly to the mood of the film, that's not the point. Besides, given how the film ends, it doesn't need a climactic finale, it's almost a disappointment; it was all a daydream and our haunted twat of a leading man burns his plan to go to Mars. If you've already got ideas for pieces, then pick the most appropriate one and use that. The only requirement really is to have commenced recording especially for this project (rather than picking a previously recorded piece off the shelf). But don't let any of that get in the way of doing something really stupid.

If you want to get a feel of what the album may sound like I can only suggest taking a look on our bandcamp site and listening to the previous three albums:

https://cookdandbombdcollective.bandcamp.com/

...and pm Avril Lavigne for their demo if they haven't already sent it to you.

[Rich Uncle Skeleton]

How's everyone getting on with theirs then?

Bloody awfully, the. I still need to send you something to listen to but I've really hit a wall if I'm honest. I'm away today but got a day free tomorrow to just get on with it, hopefully send something then!

[falafel]

feel free to ignore my travesty if you're lacking for inspiration, listen to some bowie instead

[gabrielconroy]

This week is the deadline for a project at work I've been doing for the past six months so it's pretty tough times. But I have next week off - I'll do mine then and send it on.

[thraxx]

This project has compelled me to say 'fuck it' and I'm getting an Arturia Minilab later this week.  The older MK1 version with the 5000 synth voices.  Fits by shoestring budget but that'll sort this shit out I reckon.

[Phil_A]

I'm off work next week, so I'll hopefully get this wrapped up then. It's pretty much just the mixing and EQing left to do, which happens to be the part I find the most painstaking and tedious. I just need a couple of days to sit down with nothing else on my mind and get it done.

[Dusty Gozongas]

Mine's getting there although I'm sort of taking my time on it. Phil_A already guilted me into making a start on it so the hard bit's already done ;)

[Beagle 2]

Hoping I can make a start this weekend. I had a look at Garage Band last night for the first time since it was updated, and it's rather good these days isn't it? Ideal for idiots like me who are used to blundering around in Logic not really knowing what the fuck they're doing. So I'll try and do it in that.

[Beagle 2]

Er, right, sorry to be awkward but whoever uploaded the movie has removed it. Luckily I already downloaded it, but I'm not sure where my 7 minutes kicks off?

[Rich Uncle Skeleton]

Oh shit!

I've still barely done anything but (da da-da daaaa!!) I've bought new pickups for my Strat and I'm basically not going to put it down for weeks so will hopefully be writing something soon.

I've downloaded the previous 4 albums though, some excellent stuff on there! The mixing on most of its really great, makes me realise how far I've got to go.

[NoSleep]

No rush, anybody (apart from sending a rough of your track to the person next on the list when you can). If you need some assistance in mixing, let me know; it's my day job.

[ArtParrott]

I should have something to send to Petey Pate this weekend.

[NoSleep]

Er, right, sorry to be awkward but whoever uploaded the movie has removed it. Luckily I already downloaded it, but I'm not sure where my 7 minutes kicks off?

It's the 1h 51m version of the film we need to use (if somebody didn't download it and needs to view the film again).

We each have 7 minutes of the film and you can tell where your 7 minutes start by looking at the URL in the list, which includes a timestamp of where your portion of the film starts in seconds. So Beagle's section begins at 1255 seconds and ends at 1675 = 20m55s - 27m55s.

[NoSleep]

As you downloaded the film, another easy way to find the start time is to view it in VLC. Use the "Jump To Time" function (in the "Playback" menu or "⌘J" on a Mac, "CTRL + T" on a PC.) and then type "1255" (if you're Beagle 2).

[NoSleep]

Updated links to an alternative upload of the 1h51m version of the film (this one isn't literally silent):

01) Dr Syntax Head - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=0
02) jonnycuba - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=419
03) gabrielconroy - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=835
04) Beagle 2 - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=1255
05) drummersaredeaf - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=1675
06) NoSleep - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=2095
07) Phil_A - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=2515
08) Dusty Gozongas - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=2935
09) falafel - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=3355
10) Rich Uncle Skeleton - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=3775
11) the - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=4195
12) Johnny Textface - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=4615
13) ArtParrott - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=5035
14) Petey Pate - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=5455
15) Avril Lavigne - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=5875
16) thraxx - https://youtu.be/je1bIhS-7G8?t=6295

[Beagle 2]

Top man NoSleep, cheers.

[NoSleep]

Just checking that everyone has both sent a demo to the next person on the list and received one from the person preceding them on the list?

[gabrielconroy]

I just sent an mp3 of what I've got so far to Beagle 2. Haven't had anything yet from jonnycuba, though.

[Petey Pate]

Haven't made a lot of progress on my track, mainly due to familial situations that I won't get into here, but I have received a demo from ArtParrott.

[NoSleep]

The names in red are the ones I know from memory who have sent demos on so far. The may be some more that I've forgotten.

01) Dr Syntax Head
02) jonnycuba
03) gabrielconroy
04) Beagle 2
05) drummersaredeaf
06) NoSleep
07) Phil_A
08) Dusty Gozongas
09) falafel
10) Rich Uncle Skeleton
11) the
12) Johnny Textface
13) ArtParrott
14) Petey Pate
15) Avril Lavigne
16) thraxx

[the]

I'll send an excerpt of mine on shortly (next few days). Sorry, tricky for me cos I don't really draft whole songs, I get enough ideas together then start constructing it from bar 1 onwards (which is the bit I'm now on).

I haven't had anything from RUS yet.

[Dr Syntax Head]

I forgot about this. I'm a failure. Will get on it

Edit. I'm a MBV fan so 1 day for me equals about 15 for you guys

[NoSleep]

I'll send an excerpt of mine on shortly (next few days). Sorry, tricky for me cos I don't really draft whole songs, I get enough ideas together then start constructing it from bar 1 onwards (which is the bit I'm now on).

I haven't had anything from RUS yet.

Send forward a bit that sounds like it's likely to make a good ending (even if you're unsure). Or send whatever you've got with some notes. It's just to give an impression of what your track might sound like.

drummersaredeaf sent his to me and told me the ending might change, but I've still gone ahead and assumed it might end along the lines that he suggested.

If two tracks sound really incompatible after they're finished, then the trick is to leave a slightly longer gap between the tracks; nothing can stop us.

[NoSleep]

I just sent an mp3 of what I've got so far to Beagle 2. Haven't had anything yet from jonnycuba, though.

He has apparently sent you a pm last night after reading your post.

01) Dr Syntax Head
02) jonnycuba
03) gabrielconroy
04) Beagle 2
05) drummersaredeaf
06) NoSleep
07) Phil_A
08) Dusty Gozongas
09) falafel
10) Rich Uncle Skeleton
11) the
12) Johnny Textface
13) ArtParrott
14) Petey Pate
15) Avril Lavigne
16) thraxx (won't be required)