Adventure Game Studio

Hello, uber-talented people of AGS!


Credits

Comfortably Numb
- Original by: Pink Floyd
- Written by: David Gilmour & Roger Waters
- Vocals: Noa
- First Solo: Snake
- Acoustic: Dualnames
- Keyboards & Mixing: Wyz
- Bass: Ultra Magnus
- Second Solo, Rhythm Guitar, Drum Programming: Shiver

Space Oddity
- Original by: David Bowie
- Written by: David Bowie
- Vocals, Mixing, Drum Programming: Noa
- Acoustic: Dualnames
- Keyboards: Wyz
- Bass: Ultra Magnus
- Solos, Rhythm Guitar: Shiver

1st Original Song
- Music by: Pixel Hunt
- Lyrics by: Noa & Wyz
- Vocals: Noa
- Acoustic: Dualnames
- Keyboards & Mixing: Wyz
- First & Third Solos, Harmonised Solo, Acoustic Intro: Snake
- Second & Harmonised Solo, Electric Guitars, Drum Programming: Shiver

Haha, nice idea, Dan. If my recording situation wasn't crap, I'd like to drum, but instead, I might could help with mixing. I have Apple Logic and moderate skills with using it, but I'm sure there's people with Pro Tools who are infinitely more talented than I.

Playing live shows will present quite a challenge :P

Quote from: Phemar on Wed 16/02/2011 18:26:48
Playing live shows will present quite a challenge :P

Not necessarily. I've heard this crazy rumor that apparently AGSers can connect to an AGS game via the intertubes. All you guys need are some sprites and and an audio feed.

Ooh! You can be the warm up act before the AGS awards! (Or you can play at the after party!)

I can play bass to some extent, so count me in if you don't get offers from anybody... you know... actually good.

I tried to do this on a forum I used to frequent about three years ago, but the people there all signed up under the impression that I wasn't being serious, so I ended up doing everything myself. :-\

Do you have Skype, Ultra Magnus? :)

Quote from: ddq on Wed 16/02/2011 18:24:56
Haha, nice idea, Dan. If my recording situation wasn't crap, I'd like to drum, but instead, I might could help with mixing. I have Apple Logic and moderate skills with using it, but I'm sure there's people with Pro Tools who are infinitely more talented than I.

Then you shall be our producer :D

Quote from: Ponch on Wed 16/02/2011 18:32:51

Quote from: Phemar on Wed 16/02/2011 18:26:48
Playing live shows will present quite a challenge :P

Not necessarily. I've heard this crazy rumor that apparently AGSers can connect to an AGS game via the intertubes. All you guys need are some sprites and and an audio feed.

Ooh! You can be the warm up act before the AGS awards! (Or you can play at the after party!)

That's awesome, Ponch, but, unfortunately, lag and stuff like that would prevent such a truly cool thing from happening.

Quote from: Ponch on Wed 16/02/2011 18:32:51

Quote from: Phemar on Wed 16/02/2011 18:26:48
Playing live shows will present quite a challenge :P

Not necessarily. I've heard this crazy rumor that apparently AGSers can connect to an AGS game via the intertubes. All you guys need are some sprites and and an audio feed.

Ooh! You can be the warm up act before the AGS awards! (Or you can play at the after party!)

You are brilliant, Ponch!

cSnake.Animate(2, 1, eOnce, eNoBlock, eForwards);
(*Snake faints and falls off stage)

Quote from: Ultra Magnus on Wed 16/02/2011 18:38:52
I can play bass to some extent, so count me in if you don't get offers from anybody... you know... actually good.

Don't listen to him, folks, he definitely knows how to play it! :D

Quote from: Ultra Magnus on Wed 16/02/2011 18:38:52
I can play bass to some extent, so count me in if you don't get offers from anybody... you know... actually good.

I can be a backup, even worse, bass player. Three notes and the truth, that's my groove.  ;D

Too bad I am not in Norway anymore, I would gladly of offered to be a drummer :(.

Sorry for the late reply, I was answering a PM and then my net connection went down.

Quote from: ShiverMeSideways on Wed 16/02/2011 18:41:19
Do you have Skype, Ultra Magnus? :)

Not at the moment. I'm not sure I even have a mic, but I could probably organise something in a few days or so.

Quote from: Cuiki on Wed 16/02/2011 19:01:01

Quote from: Ultra Magnus on Wed 16/02/2011 18:38:52
I can play bass to some extent, so count me in if you don't get offers from anybody... you know... actually good.

Don't listen to him, folks, he definitely knows how to play it! :D

It's my word against yours. :)

Quote from: Ultra Magnus on Wed 16/02/2011 20:14:05
Sorry for the late reply, I was answering a PM and then my net connection went down.

No worries, I've added you to the first post, welcome to the band! :)

After we've assembled everyone, we'll see all the schedules and maybe we'll set our first band meeting. It'll take a few days I expect, so you'll have time to set up a mic.

Quote from: ShiverMeSideways on Wed 16/02/2011 18:41:19
That's awesome, Ponch, but, unfortunately, lag and stuff like that would prevent such a truly cool thing from happening.

You have plenty of time to get a track laid down and shipped (or "dropped" as you crazy kids are saying these days) to Dualnames in time for him to bundle it with the game.

I demand a warm up act! (Or an after party!)

Lastly, I have it on good authority than Ben304 can play the drums.  := And I consider it my civic duty as an AGSer to volunteer other people whenever I can.

Quote from: ShiverMeSideways on Wed 16/02/2011 20:28:11
I've added you to the first post, welcome to the band! :)

Well, that was easy. 8)

It's almost eerie how people think alike, I was wandering around with exactly the same idea :D
Although I would have gone for the 'house band' idea in it that the band could record game music for fellow AGSers. Well and ofcourse have fun! :D

Anyway, I play keys to some extent if you need them :)

I can take the drum spot, i play a Roland electric kit so recording isn't much of a problem. How serious are we talking? I already have two band practices a week plus uni and my filmmaking, but it would be fun to lay down drum tracks over guitar recordings if there's a click track involved.

Quote from: Wyz on Wed 16/02/2011 21:00:42
It's almost eerie how people think alike, I was wandering around with exactly the same idea :D
Although I would have gone for the 'house band' idea in it that the band could record game music for fellow AGSers. Well and ofcourse have fun! :D

Anyway, I play keys to some extent if you need them :)

Wyz, if you have Skype, and can talk with us, then you're on board, of course! :D Keys are welcome!

Quote from: Chicky on Wed 16/02/2011 21:04:12
I can take the drum spot, i play a Roland electric kit so recording isn't much of a problem. How serious are we talking? I already have two band practices a week plus uni and my filmmaking, but it would be fun to lay down drum tracks over guitar recordings if there's a click track involved.

Awesome! Pretty serious... We're not going to make money or anything, it's just something that we love doing and we want to do it. It's all about having fun and laying down some cool tunes. It's not about m4d sk1llz or how complex the songs are - it's just about playing some music. Having said that, things WILL get done, and we'll probably have a myspace, a last.fm and such, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.



If both of you have Skype and are sure you're up to it, then please reply here again, just to be sure, and you'll be in the band.

After that, only vocals will be needed, and after that, it'll be time to set the first band meeting! :D

I will volunteer myself for 'guest vocals' and 'guest guitar' but I'm not versatile enough to be a permanent member.

Quote from: Calin Elephantsittingonface on Thu 17/02/2011 13:27:39
I will volunteer myself for 'guest vocals' and 'guest guitar' but I'm not versatile enough to be a permanent member.

That'd be awesome!  :D

I'm not sure i'd be able to keep up with the skype jams etc, so wouldn't want to let you guys down. I've also got a lot of work coming up -_-

Give me a shout if you need someone to lay down some drum tracks in the future.

Quote from: Chicky on Thu 17/02/2011 17:55:40
I'm not sure i'd be able to keep up with the skype jams etc, so wouldn't want to let you guys down. I've also got a lot of work coming up -_-

Give me a shout if you need someone to lay down some drum tracks in the future.

YAY CHICKY FOR THE RESCUE!!! Now we need to convince bici to sing.  :D

Any room for a didgeridoo in there?

Quote from: Dualnames on Thu 17/02/2011 17:57:02

Quote from: Chicky on Thu 17/02/2011 17:55:40
I'm not sure i'd be able to keep up with the skype jams etc, so wouldn't want to let you guys down. I've also got a lot of work coming up -_-

Give me a shout if you need someone to lay down some drum tracks in the future.

YAY CHICKY FOR THE RESCUE!!! Now we need to convince bici to sing.  :D

Did you actually read my post :P Thanks for the vote of confidence tho Dually x

Quote from: Chicky on Thu 17/02/2011 19:06:44

Quote from: Dualnames on Thu 17/02/2011 17:57:02

Quote from: Chicky on Thu 17/02/2011 17:55:40
I'm not sure i'd be able to keep up with the skype jams etc, so wouldn't want to let you guys down. I've also got a lot of work coming up -_-

Give me a shout if you need someone to lay down some drum tracks in the future.

YAY CHICKY FOR THE RESCUE!!! Now we need to convince bici to sing.  :D

Did you actually read my post :P Thanks for the vote of confidence tho Dually x

Do you think bicilotti can sing?  :D

Quote from: Dualnames on Thu 17/02/2011 21:00:12
Do you think bicilotti can sing?  :D

I have evidence that he can

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4m4lnjxkY

Well this is easy.  Drums = ME :D

If you need to see my play, even though it isn't my best work.   Here is a drum solo by me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZL0h6OvwA0

EDIT: I still can't get over the Damon in Ben304's latest game is virtually me.  Haha

You've got to be a Thomas Lang fan?

Quote from: Chicky on Fri 18/02/2011 00:41:04
You've got to be a Thomas Lang fan?

Amongst many other players Chicky.
Major ones are Gavin Harrison, Virgil Donati and Vinnie Colauita :D

I would love to do vocals. I really love singing, and can sing  a wide variety of styles and have quite a vocal range.

Do I need to post a sample or something?

Quote from: Calin Elephantsittingonface on Thu 17/02/2011 13:27:39
I will volunteer myself for 'guest vocals' and 'guest guitar' but I'm not versatile enough to be a permanent member.

Ok, Calin, we'll keep you in mind :).

Quote from: Chicky on Thu 17/02/2011 17:55:40
I'm not sure i'd be able to keep up with the skype jams etc, so wouldn't want to let you guys down. I've also got a lot of work coming up -_-

Give me a shout if you need someone to lay down some drum tracks in the future.

Ok, Chicky, it's best not to overburden yourself. When you're free, maybe we can work together. We'll see :) .

Quote from: Disco on Thu 17/02/2011 18:30:16
Any room for a didgeridoo in there?

Unfortunately no. I think it's best we start with a basic rock band + keyboards and then see if we want to experiment later.

Quote from: xenogia on Thu 17/02/2011 23:02:13
Well this is easy.  Drums = ME :D

If you need to see my play, even though it isn't my best work.   Here is a drum solo by me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZL0h6OvwA0

EDIT: I still can't get over the Damon in Ben304's latest game is virtually me.  Haha

I know that video, you showed it to me a while ago. And I was actually thinking of contacting you Xenogia! :D I know you're an awesome player, so I'll just add you with haste to the first post! Welcome to the band!

Quote from: DeadSuperHero on Fri 18/02/2011 04:28:49
I would love to do vocals. I really love singing, and can sing  a wide variety of styles and have quite a vocal range.

Do I need to post a sample or something?

A sample would be most appreciated. It's not that we don't trust you, but having a sample allows us to know what type of voice you have, what music we can play etc.




PS: Damon is also awesome!

If you need harsher vocals or an extra electric guitar drop me a line. I also have quite decent recording equipment present and some experience with mixing stuff, but that probably isn't much help at this point :P

Damn you, Shiver!
You stole my idea!
I've been wanting to set up something like this for months, but have been waiting until I have better internet, and maybe a keyboard.

Still can't really do it, unfortunately, but I'd love to be kept in the loop how this is working out.

I'm pretty new here.
Actually it's my first time   ;D  you may know my boyfriend Tzachs. he told me about this post.

I'm a singer :) would love to take part in this cool project. 8)
I'm also a songwriter and a composer and I can edit music on Cubase but I don't know much about premixing/mastering and such. I can guess what they mean though :)
I play basic acoustic and electric guitar-I'm good for rhythm guitar if you'll need any.
I also have a bass guitar but I haven't played it much since I got it.

here's a link to myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/noavana
(listen to 'I'm the man'.I co-sing there and do vocals)

Later
Noa

Hey, Noa Vana, I'm not sure what the other members say, but I can easily say I'd pretty much like female vocals! Your voice is very much awesome :D

Quote from: Ishmael on Fri 18/02/2011 19:41:09
If you need harsher vocals or an extra electric guitar drop me a line. I also have quite decent recording equipment present and some experience with mixing stuff, but that probably isn't much help at this point :P

Ok, Ish, we'll keep you in mind, thanks! :)

Quote from: Wonkyth on Sat 19/02/2011 00:34:36
Damn you, Shiver!
You stole my idea!
I've been wanting to set up something like this for months, but have been waiting until I have better internet, and maybe a keyboard.

Still can't really do it, unfortunately, but I'd love to be kept in the loop how this is working out.

Well, that's too bad, Wonkyth, but as soon as you're ready, contact us, maybe we can collaborate! :D Also, I did not steal your idea as much as put into practice, especially since I didn't know you had such an idea.

Quote from: noavana on Sun 20/02/2011 17:59:44I'm pretty new here.
Actually it's my first time   ;D  you may know my boyfriend Tzachs. he told me about this post.

I'm a singer :) would love to take part in this cool project. 8)
I'm also a songwriter and a composer and I can edit music on Cubase but I don't know much about premixing/mastering and such. I can guess what they mean though :)
I play basic acoustic and electric guitar-I'm good for rhythm guitar if you'll need any.
I also have a bass guitar but I haven't played it much since I got it.

here's a link to myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/noavana
(listen to 'I'm the man'.I co-sing there and do vocals)

Later
Noa

You seem to have a pretty powerful voice. And you're also the first singer to post a sample. Therefore, you're in. We'll keep DeadSuperhero in mind, so maybe we'll collaborate with two singers, or maybe you could actually have duets. The point is that you're in, Noa, welcome to the band!

We probably won't play the kind of rock you played on the recording... Or we will, who knows! Tieing in with what Duals said, we're not sure about anything really, so it's definetly worth trying out having a few songs with female vocals. Music is like that - trial and who knows? :D

Thanks guys :)
good to be on board!
I'm looking forward to see the shape and direction this will take..
:D
Noa

I can make it any time after 3 6 until about midnight.
And I'm English.

@Noa: That's a really nice voice you have there. Strong, but gentle. "I'm the Man" also reminded me of early Lacuna Coil, not so much in style, but in your voices and the way they play off each other. It's a good thing. :)

I don't work on Fridays so techically I'm available from the morning.
This Friday I'll be available from 1:00 PM GMT till midnight.

Thanks Ultra Magnus :)
I've never heard of Lacuna Coil but I'll look them up.

Noa

I'd supply vocals (lead and/or backup,) but my recording situation isn't exactly good. I only have a few cheap mics with crappy quality.

This might sound creepy and kinky, but can I watch rehearsals?

Quote from: noavana on Wed 23/02/2011 21:57:58
Thanks Ultra Magnus :)
I've never heard of Lacuna Coil but I'll look them up.

I was thinking along the lines of "This is My Dream" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFbdXE-O-tk) off of their debut EP.
I'm not too familiar with anything they've done since their first album (except for that one track that was in Guitar Hero), so while some of their more recent stuff might still sound like that, don't blame me if it doesn't. :)

Quote from: anian on Wed 23/02/2011 22:36:33
This might sound creepy and kinky, but can I watch rehearsals?

You say "creepy and kinky" almost like it's a bad thing.

Quote from: Ultra Magnus on Wed 23/02/2011 22:58:26
You say "creepy and kinky" almost like it's a bad thing.

Some people tend to frown upon it.

Quote from: grim107 on Wed 23/02/2011 22:08:21
I'd supply vocals (lead and/or backup,) but my recording situation isn't exactly good. I only have a few cheap mics with crappy quality.

Well, when you've got a better situation, do let us know :) .

Quote from: anian on Wed 23/02/2011 22:36:33
This might sound creepy and kinky, but can I watch rehearsals?

Well, we won't really have rehearsals as a group due to lag and other issues. As a group, we'll have band meetings in which we write songs, discuss the band name and other such stuff.

I'll start a poll and if we get enough votes for yes, then of course you (and others) can join in and listen :) (just listen, unfortunately - it's going to be hard enough having 6-7 people talking := ) - BAND MATES CAN VOTE HERE: http://host1.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=43828 (http://host1.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=43828)

ATTENTION BAND:

We've already got one person who cannot make it this Friday: what should we do? Should we cancel or meet anyways? What if we have 2 people who can't come? Please throw in your opinion(s)!

Like I just got done writing to Dan, hold the meeting whether I'm there or not. It is now looking more likely that I will be there since the in-laws are NOT coming (they were supposed to be here tomorrow around noon until Sunday).

Ok, I am available at:

• 15:00-16:00
  
• 19:00-3:00 (but not continuously obviously ;))
  

I can make it.
see you all tonight :)

I have to admit I was excited to have it at 10am and now a little bummed that it is now 3pm. In a whole though, it is better for everyone else... especially Ultra Magnus, heh. I think the time for him was 3AM ;)

Hopefully I can be there. Wife's gonna be home at that time. I can see it not working out very well - she'll want to play WiiFit, Sam (my daughter) will want to watch a movie and Amy (a.k.a. "Dennis the Dogs") will be constantly "tap dancing" all over the laminate floor because she's excited for Kristen to be home... gah.... all this being in the same room as the computer... maybe I can get her to bring Sam and Amy downstairs.

Quote from: Snake on Fri 25/02/2011 14:58:57
I have to admit I was excited to have it at 10am and now a little bummed that it is now 3pm. In a whole though, it is better for everyone else... especially Ultra Magnus, heh. I think the time for him was 3AM ;)

Hopefully I can be there. Wife's gonna be home at that time. I can see it not working out very well - she'll want to play WiiFit, Sam (my daughter) will want to watch a movie and Amy (a.k.a. "Dennis the Dogs") will be constantly "tap dancing" all over the laminate floor because she's excited for Kristen to be home... gah.... all this being in the same room as the computer... maybe I can get her to bring Sam and Amy downstairs.

What a pretty picture  :)

Quote from: Snake on Fri 25/02/2011 14:58:57
I have to admit I was excited to have it at 10am and now a little bummed that it is now 3pm. In a whole though, it is better for everyone else... especially Ultra Magnus, heh. I think the time for him was 3AM ;)

Hopefully I can be there. Wife's gonna be home at that time. I can see it not working out very well - she'll want to play WiiFit, Sam (my daughter) will want to watch a movie and Amy (a.k.a. "Dennis the Dogs") will be constantly "tap dancing" all over the laminate floor because she's excited for Kristen to be home... gah.... all this being in the same room as the computer... maybe I can get her to bring Sam and Amy downstairs.

I agree with Chicky, that is absolutely lovely!

As I said, I'm very happy that it's possible that you can make it. Do all you can, but of course, family comes first. :)

---

Also, from the poll, I gather we can have guests who just LISTEN to the meeting? Shall I publicly announce it?

QuoteAlso, from the poll, I gather we can have guests who just LISTEN to the meeting? Shall I publicly announce it?

Oh god... you're making this harder for the socially impaired (me).

Quote from: Wonkyth on Sat 19/02/2011 00:34:36
Damn you, Shiver!
You stole my idea!
I've been wanting to set up something like this for months, but have been waiting until I have better internet, and maybe a keyboard.

Still can't really do it, unfortunately, but I'd love to be kept in the loop how this is working out.

I thought of something like this years ago :P. I am sure many more members on here has had the same idea too ;).

I dunno if the guests thing is going to happen - not everyone has voted and I'm not sure about everyone's opinion about it. It all seems a sketchy, and besides, it's the first meet, we dunno if anything interesting is going to take place :P .

In unrelated news ONE HOUR LEFT. I'm already on Skype and I'll also be available on IRC. I'll also be around on the forums.

Dan, I believe I will take the first solo... the second one is a little too much for me ;)

I could, of course improvise if need be, but, it'll sound like ass.

\\--EDIT--//
This is NOT acoustic, right?

Quote from: Snake on Fri 25/02/2011 22:49:25
\\--EDIT--//
This is NOT acoustic, right?

Nope, it's electric, Snake.

So what's up for tomorrow?

I've practiced the first solo again and again to the best of my abilities (which isn't much to shake a stick at), broken my high-E string, changed my strings, my fingertips are sore and I've got a blister started on my middle finger.

What is required for tomorrow besides having practiced your part and having extremely sore fingies?

Good question!
???
I've listened to the song and read the lyrics.
the verses are a bit low for me.
This can be solved by:
-Singing first thing in the morning (when I record it).
-Singing it an Octave above.

other than that I have no problem with the song. how about the rest of you guys?

@snake - lay off your middle finger for a while :)

No one but Noa and I have posted ???

Dan, have you tried out Voice Chatter yet? I'm looking at the site right now and I'm a little confused as to how it works. It seems it is a bit like IRC in a way? Has anyone else tried it?

So before I download and set it up, I think one of us have to set up a server or some shit... sorry, I know nothing about this stuff.

Also, What time is it for me again, 12pm?

Quote@snake - lay off your middle finger for a while :)

hahaha, easier said than done ;D

Yes, there is a problem with the voice chatting program. We shall discuss it more on Skype, but in written chat form and decide what to do about it.

See you in a few hours (I have a Uni presentation to do).

Also, Snake - it should be around 14:00 (2 PM).

Yes it needs a server, but luckily I have one. You you please meet me on IRC?

So... where am I supposed to be right now?

Basically I finished recording my parts but cause of some technical Cubase problems (I have no VSTS!!) I'm quite sure I'm not in sync with the rhythm of the song. can any of you check that?  maybe I'll have time tomorrow to record it again.
The low voice is horrible but I think it sounds kinda ok with the high voice in the verse. anyway I'm uploading the tracks now . hopefully it'll finish by the morning.

I tried adding Dual's and Dan's waves to my project and it sounds kinda cool most of the time :)
Dan , I think you should have your different guitar effects on seperate channels so it'll be easier to handle them in the mixing process.
Dual , maybe you should cut some of the begining of your wave (the bit just before you start playing) to fit with the playback.
unfortunately I can't hear wyz's cos I have no VSTS at the moment  :'( but the midi looks quite impressive 8)

Later
Noa

Quote from: noavana on Tue 08/03/2011 23:40:38
unfortunately I can't hear wyz's cos I have no VSTS at the moment  :'( but the midi looks quite impressive 8)

Lol well it's ok, there will be a real audio track soon enough. I've got everything recorded on my electric piano; I only need to tape it. I'm particularly happy with the organ track, the strings are a bit off. I'm going to clean the piano track (it's not in the backing) a bit before I'll tape it. It will be the most important part, the strings and organ tracks will only be needed partly or put into the background.

Well speak you all tomorrow I guess  :)

Hey, Noa.

Yeah, I haven't fixed that, but I will, I just let it for the man that will blend this all together I guess? I can honestly say, that I made two awesome recordings, one take on the song, and then when the outro comes, my mom just came into the room and yelled. Not at me, but I just told her that she can come when I'm playing. :/

That explains the 3 attempts. I'm not overly happy with my sound.

Dan - First, we're on the same timing. So that's something. Also, I know it's first attempt and stuff. But your sound volume hits quite high levels. Also I can't say I'm a fun of the non-distorted main chords. The main problem is the high levels. When you reach quite a level of volume, you lose quality,so instead of distortion, I get noise. It'd be quite easier to explain if I knew the words in English. You know how much I respect you. I know you can get a better sound than this. That's all.

Noa, if we're talking sync, I'm checking that, you seem to be okay. At least the three of us (Dan, Me, Noa) seem to be in sync. I'm doing some conversions, cause audacity sucks, so I don't know if Wyz's in sync or not. I'm also on the process of downloading your backup vocals.

EDIT: Actually we are in sync :P

When do I get to see(hear) some of teh stuf?

Ok I 've had it with the sheer frustration that is voice chat software. We might as well type. :P

I'll get my hands dirty with the recordings soon! For those waiting for an inside scoop; I can already tell it will be awesome on all grounds! ;D

Quote from: Wyz on Thu 10/03/2011 01:32:52
Ok I 've had it with the sheer frustration that is voice chat software. We might as well type. :P

I'll get my hands dirty with the recordings soon! For those waiting for an inside scoop; I can already tell it will be awesome on all grounds! ;D

If it's awesome, then that means you've muted my recording. Gj, Wyz  ;)

Quote from: Wyz on Thu 10/03/2011 01:32:52
Ok I 've had it with the sheer frustration that is voice chat software. We might as well type. :P

what DO we do about voice chat software? it is really annoying and I quite like chatting with you fine gentlemen ;D
and I get to practice my English speaking which I don't do enough..

Quote from: Wyz on Thu 10/03/2011 01:32:52
I'll get my hands dirty with the recordings soon! For those waiting for an inside scoop; I can already tell it will be awesome on all grounds! ;D

Can't wait to hear! good luck!

btw shivers ,update the first post of the thread with the date of the next meeting and what will be on the agenda.

Quote from: Wonkyth on Wed 09/03/2011 05:34:57When do I get to see(hear) some of teh stuf?

Soon enough, Wonkyth, we'll probably be finished with a final mix on Comfortably Numb next Wednesday! :)

Quote from: Wyz on Thu 10/03/2011 01:32:52Ok I 've had it with the sheer frustration that is voice chat software. We might as well type. :P

I know what you mean, but I have no more ideas as to what to do, really...

QuoteI'll get my hands dirty with the recordings soon! For those waiting for an inside scoop; I can already tell it will be awesome on all grounds! ;D

Good luck, man! I'll be getting on the solo soon enough (I think I'm getting my first amp tomorrow, so maybe then!!!)

Quote from: noavana on Thu 10/03/2011 13:43:39btw shivers ,update the first post of the thread with the date of the next meeting and what will be on the agenda.

Done! :D

I'll repost it here as well, so maybe everyone can see:

* Everybody needs to think of THE SECOND song... I've been lucky enough and my bandmates have been so cool as to select my proposition as the first song, so everyone else needs to propose ONE song per person. We'll then vote on the one we like the best, and that'll be our second cover. Everyone should send me their propositions (either posting here or PM or IRC or whatever) along with a Youtube link and I'll post them here so that everyone else can have a listen until the meet.

I stand by my suggestion from our first meeting : Space oddity by David bowie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssnxo4lNp8w&feature=rec-LGOUT-real_rn-1r-7-HM

I think it has parts for everyone (correct me if I'm wrong) and I think it's something everyone should put into consideration when choosing a song.

there are 2 guitar solos, strings(ish) , acoustic guitar , bass , drums , clapping and weird background noises - there's something for everyone  :P  I can fake a british accent  ;)
I really like the backing voices on 'For here Am I sitting in a tin can...'

ok I'll shut up now

Added to the list on the first post, Noa. :)

Also, the Helloween cover is very nice as well (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mynby0TLbRI). It's really surprising how well they stuck to the original seeing as how they're a power/heavy metal band.

Space Oddity would be pretty cool. If I may make a suggestion, though, why not try recording Get Back by The Beatles?

If we're going for Beatles songs, I'd love Hey Jude. Now, I'm also in favor of Space Oddity.  :D

wow , that Helloween cover is pretty accurate! I've never heard of them but it does sound confusing if you say they are actually a metal band , Dan :) great job they did there!

I'd love to do a beatles cover. well , all in good time ..

I would never guess you're a beatles fan , Grim :)

Quote from: Dualnames on Fri 11/03/2011 05:01:03
If we're going for Beatles songs, I'd love Hey Jude. Now, I'm also in favor of Space Oddity.  :D

Dual , did you know it was originaly written about Julian Lennon (Hey Jules) ?

Quote from: noavana on Fri 11/03/2011 09:03:05

Quote from: Dualnames on Fri 11/03/2011 05:01:03
If we're going for Beatles songs, I'd love Hey Jude. Now, I'm also in favor of Space Oddity.  :D

Dual , did you know it was originaly written about Julian Lennon (Hey Jules) ?

Yeah.

Dualnames waves arms all around the place
Dualnames sings "NAAAAAA NAAAA NAAA NANA NANAAAAAA NANA NANAAA NAAAAA, HEYYYY JUDE"

No sorry, no Beatles for me. That's totally not my cup of tea. :P

Well since we all will probably vote for the songs we already suggested at first meeting, why not do all of them? Well or like we did last time, all of them if all of us can play it?

I think I can play Space oddity. Btw if we are going to do it next, let's experiment, this song has great potential for weird stuff :D.

Btw, I know Helloween, they make this really narrative, epic music. Never heard this cover actually but damn it's good. :D
I also like the synths in it.

I'm super amped to hear your guy's version of Comfortably Numb. Floyd is one of my favourite bands ever... EVER.

Hurry up and finish it :D

FREEEEEEEEBIRRRRRRRRRRRRD!!!

Stairway denied!

Quote from: Haggis on Fri 11/03/2011 23:16:49
FREEEEEEEEBIRRRRRRRRRRRRD!!!

Stairway denied!

Sha'...

Quote from: Wyz on Fri 11/03/2011 13:00:14
Well since we all will probably vote for the songs we already suggested at first meeting, why not do all of them?

Because I can't remember what they were.

Quote from: Phemar on Fri 11/03/2011 15:41:50
I'm super amped to hear your guy's version of Comfortably Numb. Floyd is one of my favourite bands ever... EVER.

Hurry up and finish it :D

If you can't wait, I've uploaded a rough mix here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj7pDNDuoJ0). Noa's vocals are particularly good.

Quote from: Snake on Sat 12/03/2011 04:04:09
Sha'...

...lom?

Quote from: Ultra Magnus on Sat 12/03/2011 10:57:59
If you can't wait, I've uploaded a rough mix here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj7pDNDuoJ0). Noa's vocals are particularly good.

Wow ultra I sound amazing!

I love how everyone's in sync!

Quote from: Ultra Magnus on Sat 12/03/2011 10:57:59

Quote from: Snake on Sat 12/03/2011 04:04:09
Sha'...

...lom?

;D
It is a reference to the movie "Waynes World" when Haggis said, "Stairway denied!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD1KqbDdmuE)

Here are my picks for the next song that I think we may be able to do something with:

Life By The Drop - by Stevie Ray Vaughan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7ZPMScX9-k)

Angel From Montgomery - by Susan Tedeschi (originally by John Prine and later by Bonnie Raitt) (http://www.freewebs.com/spentertainment/MISC/Angel%20From%20Montgomery%20-%20Susan%20Tedeschi.mp3)
I'm sorry, but you have to download the song (I recorded it off Rapsody). The only one I can find on YouTube is a live version by her... and you've GOT to hear the studio version first (I love this song).
Copy the link and paste it into the address bar to download...

Ride On - by AC/DC (you didn't think I would leave them out, did you?) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsDpwb3ILxM)

Reach for the Sky - by Firehouse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3TDfXt0DrI)

And if we ever decide to do an instrumental, I suggest:
Mr. Scary - by Dokken (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bSP8c3Apz4)

or... (OF COUSE!)
THE ADVENTURES OF WILLY BEAMISH THEME SONG!!1! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A_0l4Pmdqk&playnext=1&list=PL5E54A426194C5595)
You have to admit that this song kicks fucking ass.

I hope that is enough suggestions.

Maybe one day we can try making our own song?

Exsqueeze me? Baking powder? Did you just imply that I haven't seen Wayne's World?

Shyea right, and monkeys might fly out of my butt.


In other news, I'm officially announcing my suggestion for our next cover: Baba O'Riley (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKUBTX9kKEo).
Based on the fact that everybody seems to like it. And nobody seems to like Cream. :(

Also, we'd very much like a drummer, please.

You'll have to obtain it illegally (or legally :D) but EZDrummer (http://www.toontrack.com/ezdrummer.asp) works like magic!

And Magnus your cover is awesome so far!!

I wanna hear you guys do Space Oddity!  :D

Quote from: Ultra Magnus on Sun 13/03/2011 08:37:54
And nobody seems to like Cream. :(

That's just a lie. I love Cream !!!

I have no problem with cream :)
It's just that Baba oriley is more up-beat , just like you suggested in your PM , and it seems pretty challenging , in a good way that can produce interesting things from us.. or not..  :)

I think we should also try to write something soon, maybe after a few more covers, just to see where it throws us  :D

I wouldn't mind doing Cream. But it looks like we'll end up doing The Who... :P Not that I hate the song or anything, just not a fan of them.

Quote from: Snake on Sun 13/03/2011 02:31:02
Angel From Montgomery - by Susan Tedeschi (originally by John Prine and later by Bonnie Raitt) (http://www.freewebs.com/spentertainment/MISC/Angel%20From%20Montgomery%20-%20Susan%20Tedeschi.mp3)
I'm sorry, but you have to download the song (I recorded it off Rapsody). The only one I can find on YouTube is a live version by her... and you've GOT to hear the studio version first (I love this song).
Copy the link and paste it into the address bar to download...

I was at a band and someone suggested doing this song. I didn't know it at the time but it's very nice. dono why we didn't end up doing it so I wouldn't mind doing it this time:)

Quote from: NoaI was at a band and someone suggested doing this song. I didn't know it at the time but it's very nice. dono why we didn't end up doing it so I wouldn't mind doing it this time:)

THANK YOU! A friend of mine turned me on to her quite a few years back. She's got a great voice. I can certainly hear you doing this song.

I can't remember who it was on IRC last night, Yarcanox maybe... but thought it was a country song. It's got a small "aroma" of country only because of the strings and slide, but other than that, it's more blues.

I figured we could do something nice with this song. If not this time, then maybe another time.

I'm just glad you liked it ;D

Quote from: Snake on Sun 13/03/2011 16:57:05

Quote from: NoaI was at a band and someone suggested doing this song. I didn't know it at the time but it's very nice. dono why we didn't end up doing it so I wouldn't mind doing it this time:)

THANK YOU! A friend of mine turned me on to her quite a few years back. She's got a great voice. I can certainly hear you doing this song.

I can't remember who it was on IRC last night, Yarcanox maybe... but thought it was a country song. It's got a small "aroma" of country only because of the strings and slide, but other than that, it's more blues.

I figured we could do something nice with this song. If not this time, then maybe another time.

I'm just glad you liked it ;D

;D np
the thing is that this song and the others that you mentioned (which are really cool btw 8)) don't have enough parts for all of us. they are mostly guitar based.
ofcourse we can change the arrangement and make it richer but that means we'll have to approach it differently.

Quote from: Snake
And if we ever decide to do an instrumental, I suggest:
Mr. Scary - by Dokken

is it a coincidence that it reminds me this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCvMKcNJCAY

Quote from: Snake on Sun 13/03/2011 16:57:05
I can't remember who it was on IRC last night, Yarcanox maybe... but thought it was a country song. It's got a small "aroma" of country only because of the strings and slide, but other than that, it's more blues.

I believe that was me :P.

Angel from Montgomery is a very cool song. And I think Noa's voice could make it sound great. It's even got enough parts for everybody, if one of the guitars takes the violin part.

Like Wyz said a while ago, seeing as we're having everyone pick a cover, I reckon we should do them all. And if somebody's choice is too tough, let them choose another. Even if everyone is eager to start an original composition, I'd like to come back and do the rest of the covers later on.

Quote from: NoaBaba oriley is more up-beat , just like you suggested in your PM , and it seems pretty challenging , in a good way that can produce interesting things from us.. or not..

I can't speak for you, because I don't know your range yet, but it's pretty easy for the guitars and piano. It's basically just three chords for the most part. And I'm sure you can knock it out of the park. :)

And I'm glad people don't dislike Cream. I may just change my mind again...

Quote from: Ultra Magnus on Mon 14/03/2011 17:26:01
Angel from Montgomery is a very cool song. And I think Noa's voice could make it sound great. It's even got enough parts for everybody, if one of the guitars takes the violin part.

Like Wyz said a while ago, seeing as we're having everyone pick a cover, I reckon we should do them all. And if somebody's choice is too tough, let them choose another. Even if everyone is eager to start an original composition, I'd like to come back and do the rest of the covers later on.

Quote from: NoaBaba oriley is more up-beat , just like you suggested in your PM , and it seems pretty challenging , in a good way that can produce interesting things from us.. or not..

I can't speak for you, because I don't know your range yet, but it's pretty easy for the guitars and piano. It's basically just three chords for the most part. And I'm sure you can knock it out of the park. :)

And I'm glad people don't dislike Cream. I may just change my mind again...

To tell you the truth , I haven't tried singing it yet..but I like the challenge and it's worth a try :)
I also think that we should do everyone's covers and then move to original creation.

Covers are fun  :=

Quote from: Chicky on Mon 14/03/2011 18:57:30
Covers are fun  :=

and drummers are in need  ;)

Quote from: Snake on Sun 13/03/2011 02:31:02
Maybe one day we can try making our own song?

When you do get to making your own songs, let me suggest doing an OceanSpirit Dennis theme song!  8)

I'm a guitarist turned drummer - but i wouldn't say i'm particularly good at the drums yet nor would i be able to record them... so useless.

I think you should try:

No One Knows - Queens of the Stoneage
Where the Devil Don't Stay or Lookout Mountain - Drive By Truckers
Powderfinger - Neil Young
Anything by Soundgarden / Zeppelin / Hendrix... i could just keep listing songs! So i'll stop now.

sha...
she will be mine again.... oh yes.

Give us band names! But try and keep it a tad serious!

Thanks! :D

(Also updated first post)

- American Girl Sounds
- The AGS Effect
- Point & Click
:)

Why don't call it, what it is since the very beginning?  

               (http://www.smilies.4-user.de/include/New_Year/fireworks.gif)  The (one and only) AGS-Band (http://www.smilies.4-user.de/include/New_Year/fireworks.gif)

American Girl Scouts sounds good  :D

- Larry Values and the nameless band.  :=

Cup full of pixels

Bump and reposting here:

We need a drummer. He/she must have an acoustic set and must be capable to record them. Ability should be somewhere in the "beginner-moderate" region. For details, contact one of the band members or post here. Thanks

Welp, after a three and a half-hour-long meeting, we've finally managed to pick out a name for ourselves, and it is...

* drumroll *

PIXEL HUNT

I've got plastic bongo-drums and a laptop-microphone. Will you accept me?

BUMP! We've finally released our first songs! Two covers! Check first post!

This is pretty sweet.

And is that a Steam message sound at the end os Space oddity?  ;D

Sounding good guys (and lady).

Some thoughts:

The singing is nice but I wish it was a little less passive at times. Thats not really a criticism of the vocalist but rather that you may have chosen the wrong songs to covers. For instance, Comfortably Numb really requires a very strong voice in the chorus and Noa's voice doesn't seem to fit that well. Noa's voice would work excellent in a folk or acoustic rock setting. Even psychedelia would work. (See Espers, Beth Orton, Bat For Lashes, Gregory and the Hawk)

The mixing is generally well done, especially the lead guitars which are always cutting and clear without being harsh. My only criticism is that the vocals sometimes get lost. Maybe patching the vox into a sidechain of a global compressor would help.

The only other thing I noticed is that the timing is a little off. It seems to mainly be the acoustic guitar but the drums might be contributing too.

Well done though guys! I'm impressed you pulled it off.

I'm not a fan of Pixel Floyd, so I can't say much about that cover, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Space Oddity one.

I'm wondering though, you're looking for a drummer but there's drums in these? Programmed?

Calin mentioned timing issues - they're not big, but they're a little off from time to time.

BUT. As your first two songs, and given that it's an internet project, I have to say this is really rather good :D

Keep goin'!

Thanks for your comments and critiques, guys :D

After all the time spent on them, which included the goofing off, swearing and clusterfucks, it feels great to have these two songs finally out there!

\\--EDIT--//
Yes, the drums are programmed by Dan for the time being.

\\--EDIT2--//
Also, Dan, Facebook doesn't let me listen to them all the way through. They both stopped at a minute and 40 something.
Could just be my computer?
And on Reverbnation, in the "Basic Information" box, Dualnames is cut off like a bastard child ;)

Pretty good covers, especially Space Oddity. Can't wait to hear your original compositions!

Thanks, we're working on that ;D

Snake - Both the MySpace and ReverbNation profiles set up on Facebook play perfectly on my PC, so I don't know what the problem is for you. Maybe it won't work if you're not logged in with Facebook? I dunno, the Internet is still a strange beast for me that acts randomly because it can, so I have no solution for you at this time about that :( . But since nobody else has complained about it, I guess it's fine. Besides, you don't need Facebook to listen to the whole songs ;D

About the ReverbNation profile, it's been fixed. And speaking of RN, apparently, we've risen to the 106,477th position in the global Rock charts! (that's a +48,047 increase 8) ). Yeah, I know nobody cares, but baby steps and small victories, people! :D

Regarding what people have said, thank your very much for your input! However, I must disagree with Calin, but my view might be a bit eschewed due to my being part of the band, but I feel that I must say that we do not perceive Noa's voice as you've described it to be. Quite the contrary, I believe I speak for everyone in the band when I say that we're having a great time collaborating with her and we feel that her voice is quite powerful and a perfect fit for our songs (covers or otherwise). Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion. :)

Cheers!

Regarding noa, I must say I can't believe she's part of this, that's how big my respect for her as a person and an artist is.

I'm no expert but these songs sound really professional! A job well done guys and girls! I do agree the vocals could do with a bit more spice at times. But I for sure can't sing so I'm still very impressed.

Great covers, kudos Pixel Hunters!!

I am now officially your fan!
I hope that will help you reach the 30,000s in reverbnation, it might help if some more people become fans though (hint hint)  ;)

Thanks, Buckethead, Arj0n, and Tzach!

A very special thank you to Tzach without whom we wouldn't have met Noa! :D Be sure to like us on Facebook as well! ;D

About our first original song, I'll say this (in order to generate some hype): it is, basically, a combination of all our musical tastes into a pretty epic track! It definitely represents us!

By the way, will we be releasing on vinyl?

I seriously cant wait until I can afford a keyboard.
This stuff really does sound great.

I never said that Noa's voice was *bad* nor did I say that she shouldnt be in the band.

All I said was that the songs chosen don't use her voice type particularly effectively.

You wouldn't get Pavarotti to sing a grindcore track... although that might actually be awesome.

Sing us summit' beautiful, Calin.  :D

Quote from: Calin Leafshade on Mon 13/06/2011 07:00:18
I never said that Noa's voice was *bad* nor did I say that she shouldnt be in the band.

All I said was that the songs chosen don't use her voice type particularly effectively.

You wouldn't get Pavarotti to sing a grindcore track... although that might actually be awesome.

Well Calin, you're entitled to your own opinion.
It's k , I'm not offended :)

Thanks for listening everyone! stay tuned!

Quote from: Calin Leafshade on Mon 13/06/2011 07:00:18
I never said that Noa's voice was *bad* nor did I say that she shouldnt be in the band.

All I said was that the songs chosen don't use her voice type particularly effectively.

You wouldn't get Pavarotti to sing a grindcore track... although that might actually be awesome.

Calin, I think you may have misunderstood Dan. Unless I missed it while going back through the posts, nobody has accused you of saying her voice was bad or she shouldn't be in the band... as far as I can tell, you didn't... so I don't understand why you would say that.

I understood Dan's reply to your comment as only defending his opinion of her voice with the songs we chose. He thinks they were perfectly fine for her voice and you think they don't work well for her type of voice. I found nothing wrong with your opinion. Nobody was upset with you. Hopefully Dan can back me up on this.

I'm sorry for being long winded, Calin (as I always am), but I just took your post as being offended by something that I didn't see happen. If I am misinterpreting the entire thing, please tell me :)

Hell, I'm still awaiting someone to tell me if my solo (first solo in Comfortably Numb) was up to par or if it could have been done differently/better. I can take it, I'm a big boy :)

Everybody is entitled to write what they think of the music... unless they're a little arrogant cunt who writes, "YOU GUYZ SUCKZ0RZ!!1!!" ;)

/cue the Babar

Amazing stuff!

And you've got a great voice, Noa - even though I'm not particularly fond of female vocals in general. :P

Quote from: Snake on Mon 13/06/2011 19:28:21
Hell, I'm still awaiting someone to tell me if my solo (first solo in Comfortably Numb) was up to par or if it could have been done differently/better. I can take it, I'm a big boy :)

Not a music expert in any way, but yeah, it sounds really cool.

Thanks Cuiki! I'll take that as a compliment :)

and Snake...you ROCKZZZSS!!! ;)

Quote from: SNaKe on Sat 11/06/2011 03:46:24
By the way, will we be releasing on vinyl?

Given the old school roots of AGS, I would say that's a must!  :=
(In fact, I'm holding out hope for an 8-track!)

I'm not a fan of 8-tracks, but vinyl is certainly a must :D

Also, Ponch, I keep reading "PE3nch" as "Peanch", heh.

Quote from: SNaKe on Thu 23/06/2011 00:40:30
I'm not a fan of 8-tracks, but vinyl is certainly a must :D

Also, Ponch, I keep reading "PE3nch" as "Peanch", heh.

What's not to love about 8-tracks? No fast forwarding. No rewinding. No sir, you'll listen to whatever song is ready to play and you'll just have to wait until your favorite song comes around again. 8-tracks taught us the value of perseverance. Unlike today's youth and their iBerry's and the MyFace and the googles and such. Darn kids. Getting to listen to their favorite songs whenever they want... grumble grumble...

I'm gonna be getting some nice recording equipment soonish with my fancy NASA money; drum mics, audio interface stuffs, the like. So once I procure that junk, I'd be interested in doing some of the drumming if youse guys were interested in letting me. I don't get back to my kit until mid-August, but if you can keep the band from breaking up until then, I could contribute in the area of percussive radness.

(btw the songs sound nice, i like them)

Sounds cool ddq and we'll keep from breaking up , don't worry :)

Quote from: PE3nch on Thu 23/06/2011 02:47:40

Quote from: SNaKe on Thu 23/06/2011 00:40:30
I'm not a fan of 8-tracks, but vinyl is certainly a must :D

Also, Ponch, I keep reading "PE3nch" as "Peanch", heh.

What's not to love about 8-tracks? No fast forwarding. No rewinding. No sir, you'll listen to whatever song is ready to play and you'll just have to wait until your favorite song comes around again. 8-tracks taught us the value of perseverance. Unlike today's youth and their iBerry's and the MyFace and the googles and such. Darn kids. Getting to listen to their favorite songs whenever they want... grumble grumble...

Darn kids!
Serenity now!

Quote from: noavana on Thu 23/06/2011 08:57:25
Darn kids!
Serenity now!

SERENITY NOW!!  >:(

;)

We're now on YouTube. You can listen to us here as well and we'd appreciate it if you'd subscribe. Cheers! (http://www.youtube.com/user/pxlhunt)

By the way, the original song is coming along nicely - we've got acoustic and keyboard parts down, as well as (fake) drums. Vocals and guitar solos come next!

STILL no drummer? O_o.

I'd love to give a go on your original song when I go on holiday to Norway in late August.. Just for fun :). If it's ready by then and you guys would let me :P.

Quote from: Peder Johnsen on Wed 29/06/2011 23:53:02
STILL no drummer? O_o.

I'd love to give a go on your original song when I go on holiday to Norway in late August.. Just for fun :). If it's ready by then and you guys would let me :P.

It looks like it would be ready by then so get your gear ready ;)

Want more Pixel Hunt? Then check us out on Google+ as well, now! Add us to your circles! :D (https://plus.google.com/105235838891218486911/)

Quote from: ShiverMeSideways+ on Thu 21/07/2011 17:06:01
Want more Pixel Hunt? Then check us out on Google+ as well, now! Add us to your circles! :D (https://plus.google.com/105235838891218486911/)

I have added Hunt to my circles, MORE SONGS NOW PLEASE.