Global Kerlabborashun Band (Page 1 of 2)

That is a good question Buvvy,

  Actually there is probably enough material out there among all the members to master out at least one CD already.  At least as a compilation mix.  But I think most members are doing this more as a labor of love... the love of music.

  No doubt some folks would like to do their own thing and stay independent, but might be persuaded to contribute a track or two as a promotional thing towards marketing their own CDs.  It would likely have to come together as a "non-profit" project, with the proceeds going to something, in order to steer clear of all kinds of legal hassles over that "root of all evil".

  Then there is the cost factor of production, distribution, promotion etc.....  I wouldn't hold my breath, but it is an interesting thought.  IF such a project was to "come to fruition", I would think it could be accomplished.  Look how far we've come so far and this forum opened in August of this year!

  But if  (and there is that if word again!) I were to throw out a best guess as to a time frame... optimistically mid-year 09.

  Any comments from the members would be appropriate.

Take Care;
Doug

Russell,

Something like this may give an incentive to chordians to join in on recording forum. I know there has been lengthy discussion in the songwriters section lately about words with no music, perhaps this would be the perfect opp. for those folks to put the work to song.

Anyway I think this is a great idea and you can count on me for whatever you need me to do.

Hi Peeps,

I'd like to throw my hat into the ring for this one, I had a similar idea in mind my self but  I wasnt sure how to broach the subject, so well done buvvy.
I think my strongest suit is lyrics, therefore I would be happy to donate some words, or any other resource I can offer, Russel knows how to use my rather dubious talents

Phill

Well it appears that several folks have been bashing this idea around in the back of their minds.  In my opinion, I wouldn't think that one should limit the donated material to only "new" works, as long as it is "original" work.  That is to say no covers or recordings that might potentially violate someone's intellectual property rights.

  At least for the first edition... There is a body of work out there all ready to draw upon, and just as the "idea 2" concept took off with a bang.  In order to keep the momentum up should the interest level be high, it would behoove us to get a pile of tracks together and see if we can sort out about 20 for the first go.  No particular theme, just a compilation of the varied works of the Chordie Community.  A "sampler" if you will.

  I'm sure there will be more thoughts forthcoming on this subject, so stay tuned for the latest developments...

Take Care and Keep Yer Powder Dry;
Doug

Thanks Ark,

  I would certainly think that all manner of works would be welcome additions, instrumentals included, with a cross section of genres as varied as the global community it represents.  There seems to be a general acceptance that all are welcome here, and the only commonality required for membership is appreciation and scholarship of music. 

  That sense of "openness" is one of the things that sets Chordie apart from all of the other guitar sites out there, and I'm sure a factor in the continued success and popularity of the venue.

  Just as there was in the beginning of this recording section, "great minds" are skulling out the implications and nuances of this CD production concept.  As questions and thoughts are revealed, resolutions shall be rendered.....  so it is written. LOL

Input.... need input....  keep those cards and letters coming in folks, believe me with your help we can make it happen!

Thanks;
Doug

Hey Getfiddle,

  Well that is the beauty of this whole collaboration concept.  You say you don't have a band.... but you do!  You just may not have met us all yet.  One of the reasons we are here and this forum exists is to find new ways to use the technology available to help each other do what we cannot do ourselves.
  What we can do is take your guitar and vocal tracks and toss them out there into the hands of the magicians of the crew (and some are magicians) and with your guidance, help you find the result you would be happy with.  Changes can be slight or substantial depending on the desires of the composer (that means you) and you control the output.  You would be surprised what a bass line and second string can add, and a backup vocal to compliment what you have may be just the ticket.

  Give it some thought, and we really do appreciate the offer.

Thanks and Take Care;
  Doug

I would be happy to contribute, just let me know when and who to send the song to.
                                                                                                                     getfiddle

Thanks Russell. I will do that.
                                     getfiddle

I nominate Grey Skies, and or The Wait both by Jeff Gilpin. In my opinion, two well written
songs!
      getfiddle

How about Phill Williams "Silence of Soliders"  I think this would make a fine addition and also a few of Arkadys, Ark you can select  which of your songs you would like to add ok,another good one is 'Flag of my heart Comfort of misery" by unhhuh

Ark all of these are great and I agree James and Roger also have some worthy songs that could be contributed, its hard for me to select one of my own, hopefully one will be suggested and relieve me of this choice but I do like Meshack the instrumental song thats on myspace now, I redesigned my profile page and reloaded 6 songs but the profile design is only temporary I am planning to change it in a day or so

Good choices Roger,I think there will be enough room for quite a few songs from members Im lookin for around 25 or more,possibly as a 2 CD set so I will post a special list and make it a sticky to add to starting with the suggestions recieved so far, the topic will be named simply "SONGS FOR CHORDIE CD" and it can be modified as we go