The Musicians' Corner

[CarefulWetPaint]

Thats so cool Shiny! (Too bad your banned) Thats really cool that you made your own instrument though.

Its really cool that you have won some of the talent shows!

Audacity is the best free program I can think of for you to use shiny.

New topic:

What musical skill impresses you the most and why?

[Rococo]

Username:Rococo
Instrument(s) played: Harmonica,Singer(or at least getting there)
Are you willing to collaborate with other members:Maybe sometime in the future.

There's actually quite a few Instruments that I intend to learn;Bass (guitar),Guitar,Violin,Piano,are a few from my hit list. I might go into electronic as well,i've yet to decide.
Ambitious? "The only limitations that exist are those that we give ourselves."

Now,on to the topic! :D
I'd have to say the abillity to learn a song by just listening to it.
Not only does it require a fine tuned ear,but also impressive knowledge of whatever instrument you're playing.

[CarefulWetPaint]

Welcome Rococo!

That is a little ambitious but if you think you can handle it the more the merrier! How do you plan to learn those instruments?

I also think being able to learn a song by listening to it is incredible! Whenever people do that Im always like.. really..? Do you really have to do that? You're making me feel useless ugh! Anyone with perfect pitch is also pretty impressive, especially if they know how to use it to play music and tune music and such!

[Rococo]

As ridiculous as it sounds...i'm teaching myself.
I find that doing as such gives you a far deeper understanding of the instrument,it just takes twice as long to learn it. >…<

Yeah,I know what you mean. xD
*my face after they play it... :0

Indeed,perfect pitch would have to be second for me.
Being a singer myself (or at least aspiring) I know how hard it is to hit some of those notes,let alone hold them like some are able to!

[Sandshrew4]

If i play instruments and am trying to start a band but am not a professional musician could i sill join? If so then heres my application-
Name- Sandshrew4
Instruments- Piano, recorder (who doesn't play the recorder), i used to play trombone, i can play tambourine and am teaching myself guitar.
Am i willing to collaborate? I am looking for a bass player, singer, and possible a drummer for my band so if you live in/near Chicago and are close to my age then sure!
I'm sure 3/4 the world population is gonna kill me but i hate techno/electronic stuff. I also don't like rap and country.
Topic question- who influenced you to play music? This might sound weird but the beatles, monkees, ac dc, and styx have inspired me to play an instrument and start up a band. Just listening to their music made me want to create music like they did.
Edit: I answered the wrong topic ques
To answer the new topic question the skill that impresses me the most is being able to sit down and just write music. I can come up with lyrics no problem but the actual instrumental parts are always difficult for me for some reason.

[Rococo]

Hey Sandshrew,welcome aboard! (have I the right to say that? 0.o just yell at me if not,Paint. xD)

That's cool that you can play piano,anytime I try to talk to about music to someone it's always guitar guitar GUITAR....0.O
It's nice to see somebody that takes an interest in one of the classics!

Most musicians i've come across do it by writing it a couple notes at a time.
You should try just jammin' out on whatever instrument you're writing for and see where it takes you.

[Kurui]

What musical skill impresses you the most and why?

The ability to express real emotion through composition or execution. Sure anybody can learn to make their fingers fly over guitar strings or learn to beat out rhythms on drums. It's when there's that secret talent of putting the oomph behind it that makes it truly special and amazing. Sometimes music "has it" and sometimes it doesn't. I'm sure true musicians know what I'm talking about XD.

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Won a few more awards with my UTAU skillz. Mostly using Toad's UTAU which has made up the basis of nearly all of my self-made USTs. Howeeeever, I've got a few new UTAU to work with lately and I am excited! One of the UTAU is even getting a ripsync model for her first song video and my mix will be going along with it~. So exciting! XD I'll have that video up ASAP with her, but you can hear a sample of the music here: http://soundcloud.com/inabakageroza/jitterdoll-shizo-cv

I think the final one will be full VCV. This was just a CV mix.

Other than that I've sang a few little things here and there with my friend Kitty-chan. Including starting up Misty's theme from Poke'mon which I still need to finish a final mix of:

http://youtu.be/KHBUyZx6iC4

And a little piece I just sang for Kitty all myself. No mixing or music or anything with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvZ2EEyIvIw

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And a little sample of the K-hop music from the video game I'm working on.

http://picosong.com/wznv/
Composed by NN
Directed by Toad, Kurui

Not done yet obviously, just has the groundwork and beats done and being played with.

Anyway there's a few of the things I've worked on/am working on/finished/etc.

It's been a busy past few months. More follows soon. DX I am such an active musician lol I swear I'm doing something musical every day ......

[cacturne4512]

Wow, I've been really inactive in this club. Whoops.

What musical skill impresses you the most and why?
Being able to learn a song completely by ear. Maybe because I'm nowhere close to being able to do that myself.

[Kroso]

What musical skill impresses you the most and why? Being able to perform using a guitar.
Edit : Anyone want to do a collaboration?

[Rococo]

Your pretty good Kurui! :D And that's great that you're so involved in music! ♬
Your voice almost reminds me of the female immortal from Nabari No Ou,not gonna lie. :l xD

Cacturne4512...I feel ya man. -.-'
The best thing to do I think is to just keep workin' at it though. (At least i'd hope so,or else i've wasted days in pointless rehearsal. D: ) xD

Whilst as i'd love to Kroso, (it sounds like fun! :D) i'd like to get just a bit better prior to going public.
Can I take a raincheck? :)

[CarefulWetPaint]

Welcome new members! I'll get around to adding you to the list soon! Sorry for the inactivity!

Firstly Sandshrew you in no need to be pro to join this club haha. Just playing/learning an instrument is MORE than enough to qualify to be a member, you dont even need to ask permission.

Kurui, again wonderful stuff from you, it's always fantastic to see people getting their music out there and being recognised! Recognize. You seem to win so many awards :O.

< Another person who can't really learn songs by ear, I feel your pain bro beans, feel it deeply.

Sorry Kroso but I don't think Ill be able to join you, maybe some other people will be up for it!

edit: I just went through the whole thread and put everyones contributions on the front page for people to see easily! Please tell me if a link doesnt work so I can fix or remove it!

New topicccc!
Have you ever made an original song? If so have you recorded it and can we listen to it PLEASEEEEEEE. If not do you plan/want to?

[LightningAlex]

Username: LightningAlex
Instrument(s) played: Electric guitar, and I'd love to learn the piano.
Are you willing to collaborate with other members: I'd love that!

Now on topic: I have written a few songs, but I've never recorded any. I wrote an instrumental that I like to call "Zig-zag", because I'm bad at naming instrumentals, and because it uses a lot of the "zig-zag pattern" on the guitar.

[synerjee]

Hi! May I join? :D

Username: synerjee

Instrument(s) played: Singer, piano, violin (haven't been playing for years, but still have the skills xD), guitar (self-taught) & drums (just basic beats)
Are you willing to collaborate with other members: Yes, please! :D

Current topic: Have you ever made an original song? If not do you plan/want to?
I have not yet made an original song, but I would love to try making one in the future when I have the time. :)

And also because I feel like it, I'll answer the previous question: What musical skill impresses you the most and why?
The ability to perfectly harmonize with another voice. I really respect people who are able to do that. <3 I'm currently practising, but I'm not that good yet.

[Rococo]

synerjee and Alex! :D Welcome aboard guys! (again,Paint if i'm not allowed to say that just slap me)

Okay,as for the topic,i've made a few,but i've never recorded any.
It would be nice to,and I might at some point in the future,if I do i'll be sure to share it with you all. :D

[Kroso]

I've experimented with some things, but I haven't really recorded anything. I plan to soon, or just to experiment and tell you guys what you think. Also, are the majority of the musicians passionate about what you do?

[Rococo]

Wow...this club really isn't that active. :<

I'm working on a new song! :D "Dice With The Devil"
I might record this one, i'm really feeling it this time.

Hmm, i'd say that I am.
I try to make sure to do something music related every day, if I don't then I feel both utterly depressed and like the day was hollow if that makes any sense. :/

[Sandshrew4]

Have you ever made an original song? If so have you recorded it and can we listen to it PLEASEEEEEEE. If not do you plan/want to?
Well I'm working on two songs. However, as I do not own drums, I have yet to come up with a drum part. They could also use a bass part...as soon as I actually turn the mess into music, I would love to post it up here (I also need a vocalist, bass or lead guitarist, and a keyboardist XD)

[Kroso]

To be honest, even though this club is inactive, The musicians surley aren't! I've to say myself to be honest, I'm very passonate about what I play on the bass and trombone. Even though I usually fiddle on the bass from time to time. I'm actually thinking to see if I can bring one of my ideas to life. I've all the recording software, I just need to wait till I have time to do so. I can't wait until I actually bring the idea to life. :D.

[LightningAlex]

Originally Posted by Sandshrew4

(I also need a vocalist, bass or lead guitarist, and a keyboardist XD)

Well, that's not a lot at all xD

Originally Posted by Kroso

To be honest, even though this club is inactive, The musicians surley aren't! I've to say myself to be honest, I'm very passonate about what I play on the bass and trombone. Even though I usually fiddle on the bass from time to time. I'm actually thinking to see if I can bring one of my ideas to life. I've all the recording software, I just need to wait till I have time to do so. I can't wait until I actually bring the idea to life. :D.

I'm glad to hear that. I really hope you finish it soon. I'd like to hear a piece of music by my fellow PC-ers.

Anyway, guys, I have some spare time in the next 3 weeks, so I had a cool idea (Well, at least it's cool in my head xD ). We should form a band! Not in real life, since we're all a couple thousand miles apart. It'd work like this: Each band member would record his/her part of a song, and then someone who is good with video-editing would put all of the recorded videos together (Like a split screen) and in sync. I could do lead guitar.

I hope it's not a stupid idea... what do you think?

[Sandshrew4]

Woah! I think that would sound cool. I could do keyboard. I also have a kiddie tambourine if we needed it XD

[LightningAlex]

Originally Posted by Sandshrew4

Woah! I think that would sound cool. I could do keyboard. I also have a kiddie tambourine if we needed it XD

I'm not sure about the kiddie tambourine xD But a keyboard would be awesome! Can you play anything by Deep Purple?

[Kroso]

I think it sounds like a good idea to be honest! However, what would happen to the users who are still freshly new to their instruments? (Me, bass only for four months. XD) However, a sweet and wonderful idea you've come up with. Don't forget the lazy players too. XD

[Sandshrew4]

Originally Posted by LightningAlex

I'm not sure about the kiddie tambourine xD But a keyboard would be awesome! Can you play anything by Deep Purple?

No, but I could easily learn!

[LightningAlex]

Originally Posted by Kroso

I think it sounds like a good idea to be honest! However, what would happen to the users who are still freshly new to their instruments? (Me, bass only for four months. XD) However, a sweet and wonderful idea you've come up with. Don't forget the lazy players too. XD

Well, there are some easy songs that can be learned by beginners.

Originally Posted by Sandshrew4

No, but I could easily learn!

That's great! I'm sure it would bring your playing to a whole new level, Jon Lord (The keyboard player for Deep Purple) was a genius!

We could start with Smoke on the Water. Everyone knows that song, and it's really easy to play, too! We have a guitarist, keyboardist and bassist. All we need is a singer and a drummer.

[Kroso]

To be honest, I've never heard Deep Purple. However, it shouldn't be too hard if I manage to pay attention to it.