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1st February 2005, 18:46 | #41 |
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About the Nathan Haines gig... it's a bit embarrassing but we've been replaced. We're told there was a bit of a communication breakdown... we were booked. Then there were a bunch of screaming matches amongst booking agents and shit... caused a stink and we got shunned...
Still.. it should be a lovely gig nonetheless... they're all great musicians. |
1st March 2005, 21:34 | #42 |
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8th March 2005, 16:38 | #43 |
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Well, look. If I had time over summer to write a ditty for this compilation, I would have. But, I've been working on other peoples material instead.
So, I'll submit The War Within's album in lieu of it. Thats what I've been producing, for at least part of summer. Enjoy! |
11th April 2005, 18:57 | #44 |
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Well seeing as people are posting what they've been working on heres something which we just had go out on the latest A Low Hum magazine....
The Dukes of Leisure - Science (ALH Mix) 8mb Enjoy! Pixie [oh and if you can buy the magazine!] |
11th April 2005, 23:48 | #45 |
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I like it! Great sense of melody, beautifully produced too.
I've spent all year since January composing, reworking, and gearing up for the recording of a project that will take place in May. The results will be posted here. |
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16th May 2005, 21:11 | #48 |
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finally
Ok here it is...
track 1 track 2 track 3 track 4 track 5 Here are 5 tracks from an album im working on at the moment. I've been conceptualizing it since mid last year. The idea behind it is a little hard to explain. But essentially the whole album is 1 song... a medely of several loosely related pieces of music... currently there are 21 tracks.. i am aiming for 36 tracks. So you play it on shuffle, and your cd player gives you a different song everytime (with 36 tracks thats 666 possible permutations). Stick it on shuffle and repeat and you get an endless song, that is constantly composing itself differently. Personell is.. Ron Samsom on drums Aaron Coddel on bass Lewis McCullum on sax me on piano Of course these 5 tracks dont do the whole album justice... but you kinda get the idea, as they can be in any order and link to eachother. We're planning a release concert sometime soon.. ill keep ya'll posted. The album will be under my name Nicholas Rogan and titled Simon Says. In the meantime enjoy. Last edited by Jonas Undrawing : 16th May 2005 at 21:15. |
16th May 2005, 21:56 | #49 |
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Hey kid, that's some good shit - no matter what anyone tries to tell ya. I'm so sure about the piano though. When can I pirate this guff?
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16th May 2005, 22:44 | #50 |
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I can confirm the release date of "when it's done".
More material needs to be written and recorded.. which isnt an issue..now that i've actually found a way to make the idea work on cd I am quite inspired about whatelse to add to the mix. I'll prolly have it in at Bfm / george fm jazz shows before the end of NZ Music Month. |
17th May 2005, 09:59 | #51 |
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Don't let them give you shit about your ponytail.
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17th May 2005, 15:31 | #53 |
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18th May 2005, 01:47 | #54 |
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Kick him out!
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18th May 2005, 02:03 | #55 |
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Done, I'll notify him immediately to clean up his act or we drop him.
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20th May 2005, 12:03 | #56 |
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I like the idea! Pretty cool concept.
The recording quality isn't exactly spectacular though, unfortunately. |
20th May 2005, 12:30 | #57 |
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If you're talking about it sounding muddy, that is being rectified =)
I'm constantly doing new mixdowns and such.. so far i've noticed the bass is too present, the piano is a bit "woody" plus has no sparkle and the drums lack presence. Did a new mix last night.. |
20th May 2005, 12:41 | #58 |
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I thought the piano sounded woody too. I've got a plastic one you can use.
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20th May 2005, 14:59 | #59 |
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I'll mix it for you if you want.
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20th May 2005, 18:09 | #60 |
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thanks for the offer.. I think it'll be more beneficial for me to work it out for myself. It's my first time mixing / mastering 4 tracks in cubase... Trial and error, thats how I learn best.
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21st May 2005, 00:11 | #61 |
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that's hella nice stuff there jonas. i think the mix was a touch off but quite nice really, as you say a little bassy in parts. but the rides sound so rotten in 128kbps. that's all i really disliked. charming!
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21st May 2005, 03:15 | #62 |
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ta seldom,
Version 3 is out. I think i have struck a better balance this time around. Got rid of alot of the "fluffiness". Simon Says 1 - 5.mp3 are updated with another 5 new random selections from the new mix. I've now managed to get up to a total of 28 tracks (not far from the goal)... and i'm getting the hang of this linking business. The linking part is a huge lesson in itself. I've been listening to Miles Davis, Debussy, Bill Evans, Pat Methany, Keith Jarrett to study their use of pauses. Combine that with a fairly good knowledge of leading notes and chords and holy shit it's starting to sound like 1 song. |
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16th June 2005, 20:11 | #64 |
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A little backgrounding for the above track.
'American Remake' was recorded by myself and Tarzan007 about the same time as Iraq Asshat, our latest single which floppde (largely due to the fact that he allowed me to sing) so we've stuck to our winning combination of Slothking's lyrics and Tarzan's vox. On the IMDB.com forum for Battle Royale, on which Slothking spends an unhealthy amount of time shouting at people, every second thread is some assinahat suggesting that an american remake would be truly awesome. Eventually, Slothking was sufficiently enraged to release a parody song expressing his disgust. It worked, for a while. LYRICS: Don't want another american remake thread You sad bastards just killed the issue dead I bet that Koushun Takami is seeing red I'd rather have Ai Maeda give me head CHORUS Remake threads have now reached a quorum On the IMDB.com forum The next person to make a thread is gay Remain calm and try not to panic If all else fails, just make another fanfic Or even a deep discussion Well maybe I'm a stupid New Zealander I'm not another Battle Royale Highlander But if you make another remake thread, yeah The day you die'll be marked on my calendar CHORUS Now, like Jagged eleven This song's missing important parameters Sadly lacking iambic pentameter Now by saying this, I might sound amateur But beer's wang has a hefty diameter Few additional things for the sake of comprehension: - The other half of threads on IMDB BR forum are people writing fan fiction / fanfics - Half the posters seem to be from Scotland (hence 'highlander') I'm thus far the only Kiwi - Jagged eleven is a pretentious whore who practically committed suicide when I gave his overly verbose fanfic a bad review - Koushun Takami is the writer of the original Battle Royale, Ai Maeda is the hot actress who played Beat Takeshi's daughter in the sequel. - On the forum I am known as Beer, short for Beerfulloffridge. - Yes. I ripped off one of the NZG limericks in the bridge. Bite me. Last edited by Slothking : 16th June 2005 at 20:13. |
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14th September 2005, 23:42 | #66 |
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Jonas for PM!
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2nd October 2005, 23:40 | #67 |
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http://www.myspace.com/smallvictories
Check out the song 'lady' (can be downloaded or streamed, as with the other 3). We recorded these live in the flat with a huge crowd of people and with our bellies filled with beer (kinda drunk... A lot drunk ). We are recording again in 2 weeks so there will be a better version soon. Enjoy! The lyrics: When I wake up I hear your humming through the house and I can harldy keep myself from jumping outta bed Throw on some clothes and race to be by your side I want to see your pretty face so it can take me to a better place Theres no need to see if you're turned on, because I can see you already are The way your body slots to mine it's as if you were specifically designed We spend so much Time together I feel as if we never part but when we do I always think of you The times we've shared, the things we've seen some good, some bad, some in-between If you were only like other girls and not some piece of machinery You're my computer And you're my shining light You're my computer I wish I could hold you tight You're my computer Staying up all night You're my computer Give me a reason to live my life Some think i'm wierd Or that i'm socially inept But I would rather spend time with something I can relate I help you, through tough times like you do me I saved you from the worm 'MS blast' And you saved my essay's with copy and paste I only wish you were a real girl So I could spend more time in the real world You're my computer You make me feel alright You're my computer I wish I could hold you tight You're my computer Staying up all night You're my computer Yeah, you make me feel alright I know, some day You'll be outdated And it will break my heart to see you pulled to bits to be upgraded But it will be For the better Live fast, die young, this high paced world But there will always be you and me You're my computer You make me feel alright You're my computer I wish I could hold you tight You're my computer Staying up all night You're my computer Yeah, Give me a reason to live my life |
28th November 2005, 12:35 | #68 |
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I've got a song reaching fruition in the next couple of weeks.
Should I wait for the Triple Deuce thread, or just put it here?
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28th November 2005, 12:50 | #69 |
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because you've already written it, post it here. It'll be great to hear what you've been working on.
I have a feeling the third nzgames outting will be more like the first one, with people composing stuff especially for the nzg soundtrack.... well, that's what I hope for anyway =) |
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1st December 2005, 15:45 | #71 |
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the second album is always the hardest... you know that.
But the third will be a masterpiece! |
1st December 2005, 15:48 | #72 |
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Well, I'm always happy to contribute - problem is, Tarzan007 and I haven't said a word to each other in months.
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1st December 2005, 15:53 | #73 |
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I always enjoyed your contributions. You know how to get into the spirit of things. Maybe it's time for you to go solo.
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1st December 2005, 16:11 | #76 |
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cmon now.. I though it was clear by now that NZgames soundtracks are not about musical perfection. Songs written for the first soundtrack had a tendency to be amateurish, quirky, and topical... and that's a great thing.
I'm not normally a singer. But it's a good excuse for me to bust out some lyrics over whatever screwed up thing i can create. I think what might help is some software tools for making music. Like some simple downloadable multi track audio programs so people can make their own backing tracks. Anyone have any suggestions ? |
1st December 2005, 16:20 | #77 |
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We-ell... if someone could get me a karaoke track to the OPM song 'Heaven is a halfpipe', I could finally do something I've been meaning to do for almost 5 years now
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1st December 2005, 18:52 | #78 |
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thass the spirit!
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1st December 2005, 19:35 | #79 |
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I remember that Slothking, you should really get that going : D
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1st December 2005, 20:24 | #80 |
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I'll post my little contribution on the 11th of December.
I'm, er, actually not allowed to until then
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