Internet colaboration?

Is it in a certain key? I'm working on a synth part

I'm not a big intro guy.... maybe 1 to 4 bars of build up and get the vocal in before the knuckledraggers lose interest, Its neat though, can you adapt it a bit for the bridge section that is a variation of the verse?

chords

1st repetition: Cm - Dm7b5 - Eb - A7

2nd repetition: DM - Em7b5 - F - A - Am

resolves to Cm

I can certainly try. What lyric is that? Is the song in a key? I don't know how to find the folder you've added me to?

its the no lyrics part after the 2nd refrain... the song is mostly in Cminor with a few accidentals, however it has a couple key changes - the last bit of the verse is in F minor, the second refrain comes out in Eb minor before repeating itself in C minor, the 2nd half of the 'bridge' I referenced a minute ago is in D minor....

try playing a slightly sparser playing, the chimey high stuff is cool though

I just wrote a synth part in Bb major, which seemed to fit quite nicely with the first section.

it might, shouldn't really, but could

dropbox it into the ideas folder

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dl1k6r03pxk5u85/AADrcDDPe16JXYvdykc9xXKWa?dl=0

I am really retooling the middle of this song right now.... gimmee a sec... it needs more.... ZAZZ

Ok the synths are in, it's a kind of moogy bass thin I did with this great, free VSTi. It's got fairly awkward timing I guess, but it's nothing too hard to work out. Essentially all you have to do is place it a little after the line starts, and it should last for four lines, or just a segment. I can upload a context recording if you want me too, but can you put that soundcloud recording into the dropbox.

please use the dropbox folder labeled "ideas" I invited you

I have

I don't see it. All I see is your intro, and Jimmy's gnarly synth line.

Did you sing/play to a certain tempo? I want to bring it into my DAW soon and lay down some rhythm, bass, chords, etc.

dropbox it into the ideas folder

That thing still exists? Dang, it's been a long time.

Can you, ugh... invite me, if that's correct?

psot your dropbox email address or email me [email protected]

I have a gig at Studio4 tomorrow morning before I go out to take my son back from the ex. While I am there I am going to talk to my friend Phil about using his awesome tracking room and neve console to lay down drums and bass for this tune. I helped put that console together when he moved locations 10 years ago outta the goodness of my heart, so I am hoping for a couple free hours in return... plus I will probably wind up playing on this thing tomorrow for free. Fuck the money, I want some studio time.

Its around 77bpm

Funny, it's in there ,I've checked.

I was thinking 78bpm for a finished track, maybe 80? I did the original demo guitar line without a click just to see what it came out at.

For simplicity, I say we don't get too hung up on posting comments about what key (some users of various ages and knowledge may understand this to mean different things, or not understand at all) and what chord progression, etc. etc. The main focus should be setting a standard tuning (like A=440) and tempo, and making sure you record your parts to a grid (like everyone uses the same amount of intro clicks before recording). This way when you upload your tracks, it should all line up automatically. If it works, great. If it doesn't work, doesn't make the cut. Then after we have a finished product we can discuss what key it's in ;)

yeah, I don't know how much I helped anyone by saying the tune is nominally in C minor. I have a tendency to just let songs meander wherever the mood goes. I don't even worry about what chords I am playing (or implying in the case of riffy sort of ideas) until I have to write a lead sheet....