Tyler Drama Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) UPDATE:We are just going to use GNR's instrumental track. It's clear we are not going to be able to make our own, so this is our only choice. I apologize for how long this is taking, but now it's time to get this show back on the road. Messages are being sent out to vocal participants right now. I'm going to give a deadline:All vocal parts must be submitted by APRIL 14TH.People WILL be replaced if necessary. - Skiddy----------------------------------------Kinda worried about posting this Welcome to the very first "MYGNRFORUM Covers" thread! I'd just like to start off by saying that I don't want this to become a competition between us and GunsNFNRoses.com, who were the first site to do GNR covers. I actually participated in one of them, which you can listen to I was hoping we could do the same kind of thing here. I'd like to get us started with a cover of Better:If this project is successful and we decide to do more, I'll set up a poll so we can vote for the next one together.So, first things first...(The following no longer applies, so I just put it in a spoiler):What are we going to do about an instrumental track?I was hoping that we'd be able to find some musicians on here. This process can be very complicated, but I thought I'd at least put the offer out there. What I would need first is a drummer who can record and send me a finished drum track. The reason drums need to be first is so that everything else can be on rhythm. I can't have a guitarist send me his track until I send him the drum track to play to. So yeah, drummers, either post in this thread offering to play, or shoot me a PM. Just remember, you should have a decent-quality recording of yourself playing the song in its entirety. And I need the track to be of JUST the drums, and nothing else. No music.Next, I would need a guitarist (or guitarists) and a bassist. If you are a guitar player and think you could play (and record) all the guitar parts in the song somewhat decently, leave a comment or send me a PM. If you think you could just do the rhythm parts, that'd be fine as well. I could find someone else to do the other parts later. And bassists, it's pretty self-explanatory by now. If you can play the song in it's entirety and can send me a decent-quality recording of it, please let me know. Just remember, the recording must be of JUST bass and nothing else.Also, a note to guitarists and bassists, don't start recording until we determine whether we have a drummer or not. Because if we get one, you'd have to record to his playing, not the original.After that's all done, I can probably just add in the synth and sound effects from the multi-tracks. Unless someone really wants to record them themselves.IF we can't find a drummer, but we have a guitarist(s) and a bassist, I can just use the drum track from the multi-tracks, and the they can play over it. Who is going to mix this thing?Either me or evader. I'm sure whichever one of us it ends up being will ask the other one for help, suggestions, etc.I heard you started a "top-secret" project to cover The Garden over at GNRFNRs and then abandoned it, what the hell was that about?Not everyone had sent in their tracks yet. To this day, they still haven't. But some people got tired of waiting and decided to take the project into their own hands. You see, I'm not really into the idea of replacing people. But I guess I learned from that experience that sometimes it just has to be done.Now, it's time talk about the vocals...We're going to split the song into parts. Each part represents one person singing. So that means we'll have 12 singers. I've already taken the liberty of choosing PART 8 for myself, unless somebody else really wants it. Here are the parts:PART 1 - silverarrowNo one ever told me whenI was aloneThey just thought I'd know better, betterNo one ever told me whenI was aloneThey just thought I'd know better, betterPART 2 - highvoltageThe hardest partThis troubled heartHas never yet been through nowWas heal the scarsThat got their startInside someone like you nowFor had I knownOr I'd been shownBack when how long it'd take meTo break the charmsThat brought me harmAnd all but would erase mePART 3 - KiraMPDI never wouldOr thought I couldNo matter what you'd pay meReplay the partYou stole my heartI should have known you're crazyIf all I knewWas that with youI'd want someone to save meIt'd be enoughBut just my luckI fell in love and maybePART 4 - HiipuAll that I wanted wasNow I know you betterYou know I know betterNow I know you betterPART 5 - Estranged RealitySo bittersweetThis tragedyWon't ask for absolutionThis melodyInside of meStill searches for solutionA twist of faithA change of heartCures my infatuationA broken heartProvides the sparkFor my determinationPART 6 - bacardimayneNo one ever told me whenI was aloneThey just thought I'd know better, betterNo one ever told me whenI was aloneThey just thought I'd know better, betterPART 7 - UcudBmineAll that I wanted wasNow I know you betterYou know I know betterNow I know you betterPART 8 - GNRSkidRow1I never wanted you to be so full of anger (anger)I never wanted you to be somebody elseI never wanted you to be someone afraid to know themselvesI only wanted you to see things for yourselfPART 9 - The Only CosmonautAll that I wanted wasNow I know you betterNow we all know betterAll that I wanted wasPART 10 (whoever sings this must continue behind the lead vocal until the end of the verse) - downzyNa na na naNa na na naNa na na naNa na na naPART 11 - ll_tj1If I were youI'd manage toAvoid the invitationOf promised loveThat can't keep upWith your adorationJust use your headAnd in the endYou'll find your inspirationTo choose your stepsThat won't regretThis kind of aggravationPART 12 - stormpackNo one ever told me whenI was aloneThey just thought I'd know better, betterNo one ever told me whenI was aloneThey just thought I'd know better, better--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To choose a part, just state in the comments that you want that part. You just need to know the rules, originally written by evader:I must have an isolated vocal, with no instruments playing. So, you'll probably want to have the studio track playing in some headphones, while you sing into your recording device. Put the microphone several feet away (so the recording volume isn't too loud) and sing like you do when you are alone in your car... like you have bowling balls for testicles. You don't need to yell the song, but don't let yourself sound timid either. If you need any help at all, please ask. You can send me as many recordings for your parts as you want.Oh yeah, and one more thing. I love harmonies, so add some in if you're up to it.I will be sure to keep all participants updated in this thread and through PMs to let everyone know how the project is coming along and when everyone should record their parts.LET'S DO THISSSSSS!!!! Edited March 12, 2013 by GNRSkidRow1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Part 2: Me. @evader - I never did a part for TWAT because I didn't really know what to sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Part 2: Me. @evader - I never did a part for TWAT because I didn't really know what to sing. You are officially down for PART 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demon Wolf Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) I can play guitar, keyboards and sing. I'd love to arrange some harmony vocals on the "No one ever told me when I was alone" parts. And I'd like to sing part 11, final verse. Haven't done a GNR cover since my If The World a few years back. Edited August 17, 2012 by Demon Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'll do one of the "no one ever told me when I was alone" parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 i'll do part 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'll do one of the "no one ever told me when I was alone" parts.I'll put you down for PART 6 i'll do part 3.You've got PART 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 sorry man i meant to write part 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Waaaaaait. So you can make it so it doesn't show the "This post has been edited by" for yourself, but we can't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Edited August 17, 2012 by Estranged Reality fuck you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 You've got PART 5 man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'll do Part 10, the na na nas. And if you can't get anyone for parts 1 and 12, I'd be happy to contribute as well. Never participated in one of these but it sounds like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'll do Part 10, the na na nas. And if you can't get anyone for parts 1 and 12, I'd be happy to contribute as well. Never participated in one of these but it sounds like fun.You've got PART 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evader Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I must have an isolated vocal, with no instruments playing. So, you'll probably want to have the studio track playing in some headphones, while you sing into your recording device. Put the microphone several feet away (so the recording volume isn't too loud) and sing like you do when you are alone in your car... like you have bowling balls for testicles. You don't need to yell the song, but don't let yourself sound timid either. If you need any help at all, please ask. You can send me as many recordings for your parts as you want.I meant to say "put the microphone several INCHES away" The point is, most of us don't use professional recording equipment. If you get too close to the microphone, there will be distortion/clipping, and that stuff is brutally difficult to fix. Low volume is very easy to fix, and is preferable.GNRSkidRow1, have you finally emptied your mailbox so you can receive messages again? Or were you blocking me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satanisk_Slakt Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Cool. I was hoping that this would be done here as well. I hope for an old GNR song next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I must have an isolated vocal, with no instruments playing. So, you'll probably want to have the studio track playing in some headphones, while you sing into your recording device. Put the microphone several feet away (so the recording volume isn't too loud) and sing like you do when you are alone in your car... like you have bowling balls for testicles. You don't need to yell the song, but don't let yourself sound timid either. If you need any help at all, please ask. You can send me as many recordings for your parts as you want.I meant to say "put the microphone several INCHES away" The point is, most of us don't use professional recording equipment. If you get too close to the microphone, there will be distortion/clipping, and that stuff is brutally difficult to fix. Low volume is very easy to fix, and is preferable.GNRSkidRow1, have you finally emptied your mailbox so you can receive messages again? Or were you blocking me? I didn't realize it was full. I sent you a message earlier this evening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble's Bridge Pickup Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I think it could sound good with multiple guitarists takes on it, I mean the original track has 3 (or 4, if Fortus plays on the track) players.I could probably do rhythm guitars for any parts, and the Finch solo, and the noodling towards the end (that goes on during the naa-naa naa-naa part). Or just the intro riff, whatever. Can't play the crazy Bucket solo or the sweeps though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I think it could sound good with multiple guitarists takes on it, I mean the original track has 3 (or 4, if Fortus plays on the track) players.I could probably do rhythm guitars for any parts, and the Finch solo, and the noodling towards the end (that goes on during the naa-naa naa-naa part). Or just the intro riff, whatever. Can't play the crazy Bucket solo or the sweeps though PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evader Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I didn't realize it was full. I sent you a message earlier this evening...Could you send me another one? I deleted it when I was cleaning up my mailbox, and when I tried to send you another message, "The member GNRSkidRow1 cannot receive any new messages"One of you mods should give this guy a bunch of extra storage for messages. He's about to really need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I didn't realize it was full. I sent you a message earlier this evening...Could you send me another one?Sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiipu Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I guess I could do the chorus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I guess I could do the chorus?Shall I put you down for PART 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiipu Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Drama Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Yep!You got it! Only five parts left guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinaleblood Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Ok, here you have the bass player :xmasssanta: Which software are you using to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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