Follow Friday: More musicians

meno (73) · 7 years ago

You know @steevc I was thinking that in the near future, we could do something like a "Guitar Idol" of some sort.

I'm still working out the idea in my head, but maybe we do a contest kind of like this.

You have 3 backing tracks to choose from
You record your guitar driven song using these tracks and have a week to submit them/ publish them
Then the person hosting the contest (hint, hint) will make a new post commenting on said post under each submission for the community to upvote its favorite. (no double voting)
The winner of that, gets a guitar pedal, or something of the sort...

I guess my point is, it would be cool to attract more guitarist to Steem.

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proxytech (42) · 7 years ago

I like the idea. I feel like I've only seen a snippet of the talent in the community. Would love to see more...

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soundscape (37) · 7 years ago (edited)

Also, maybe we can all chime in one what styles we play in case someone wants to learn, lets say a blues, or finger picking style, or shredding. This way we can all use each other as reference and help newbie players as well.

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steevc (73) · 7 years ago

Sounds like fun. I know we have some great guitarists here and I'd love to see more. I was part of a community on a guitar forum that has broken up now. Some are on Facebook, but I'd prefer to interact with them on Steemit. BTW I bought my pedal toppers with funds I earned here :)

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meno (73) · 7 years ago

I say you take the lead on this one, you know your way around Steem, and guitar is your passion... maybe we can convince @pechichemena to make the backing tracks for the contest. And I offer to sponsor the contest as well... I'll donate a guitar pedal towards it...

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steevc (73) · 7 years ago

I'd love to, but I just don't have the time to organise something. I'll help out where I can.

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meno (73) · 7 years ago

well its out there for the world to see... let's see who steps up to the plate!!! hahahaha

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pechichemena (65) · 7 years ago

Count me in! I'll be back at my studio in two weeks , I'll gladly help into making this happen , of course I can do the backing tracks , we would need some organizing in order to have different styles to solo on , so it's fair for everyone. Let me call for some help here : @dreamrafa , @outoftune, @ale.tripoli. Suggestions?

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juandavidartal (45) · 7 years ago

I really loved that idea. I would definitely participate on a contest like that. It's like a Steemit guitar jamming

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melbookermusic (65) · 7 years ago

@meno That is a great idea. I have been trying to get more of my musician friends here as well.

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stav (59) · 7 years ago

Those pedal toppers are a great idea! Never knew such a think existed.

Can't wait for the guitar show. One of my favourite weekends of the year...not too long to go now!

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steevc (73) · 7 years ago

Well I had seen Barefoot buttons before. They may have been at the show, but they cost several pounds each. These were £6.50 for 10. They will do for at home.

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pechichemena (65) · 7 years ago

Thanks for mentioning me @steevc , I really appreciate it , I think this type of initiatives are great for the community ,I'll be following some of the people you mentioned here too :) . Always cool to get to know more musicians in this platform! Cheers!

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steevc (73) · 7 years ago

No problem. You are doing some great stuff here. It's my way of showing support.

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hobbit9797 (40) · 7 years ago

If you have any interest in guitar effects pedals, feel free to check out my blog ;)
I'm currently trying to get a flow of content going based on the DIY aspects of the scene.
There are tons of guys(and gals) out there building/soldering their own pedals!

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steevc (73) · 7 years ago

I'd love to get into making some stuff if I could find the time

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hobbit9797 (40) · 7 years ago

Takes just a few hours to build a simple distortion or fuzz ;)

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proxytech (42) · 7 years ago

Thanks for sharing. Open mic has been a great way for me to check out other's work. Posts like these gives me the opportunity to follow more quality people in the music community.

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tamsguitar (67) · 7 years ago

DS-1 used to be my favorite. :)

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soundscape (37) · 7 years ago

Appreciate this, and thanks for posting this. Will be following your suggested peeps. I think I had that distortion pedal, is that from the 80s?

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steevc (73) · 7 years ago

Those pedals have been around a long time. I was given this one by a friend.

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soundscape (37) · 7 years ago

@Stevec we need to get you an Ibanez Tube Screamer!!!

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steevc (73) · 7 years ago

I think there's one emulated in the Zoom. Maybe I'll find one at the guitar show.

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