• arkady
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Topic: Downstream a collaborated song

Hi all
Russell Harding and myself (arkady) have collabrated on a Instrumental guitar song called "Downstream"
It came about when Russell heard the song on Myspace page and felt it needed some percussion etc which it was lacking.
Being mostly guitar orientated and not really understanding the role of percussion or being able to apply without the means he offered to do it himself.
I emailed him the mp3 of the song which he was able download into his digital recorder and apply the percussion.
I think he's done a great job. As it was a complete experiment and we weren't sure of the results we were both pleased with end product.
It can be heard here http://www.myspace.com/friendsofchordie

The orginal song is on Myspace page  if any wish compare the recordings.
Thanks
Arkady

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Re: Downstream a collaborated song

Hi Ark and Russell,

I have listened to both recordings of this fine instumental and the addition of the percussion certainly adds the finishing touches to it. Great work from both of you.

Roger

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Re: Downstream a collaborated song

hi ark and russel lovely melody well done...stay cool

love is life ,life is for love,keep a true heart and live life to the full....stay cool

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Re: Downstream a collaborated song

I have already commented on FoC.

You both did a fine job on this piece. Its lovely.

Looking forward to some more.

Old Doll.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !
  • arkady
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Re: Downstream a collaborated song

Hi Roger, daddycool and old doll
Thanks for your positive comments on this "Experiment" with Russ.
Ark

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Re: Downstream a collaborated song

i wish to add that ark made the cake i just put some frosting on, this was an expermental project and may pave the road for others i will be glad to share the sequence and give a list of the programs and equipment necessary to replicate this

"Growing old is not for sissies"

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Re: Downstream a collaborated song

Just listened to this piece...... very, very nice ....well done to the both of you

I thought ; If I had one idea,
and took it from beginning to end.
I would try another.

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Re: Downstream a collaborated song

Hi marcalan
Thanks for the positive comment it's appreciated.
Ark

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Re: Downstream a collaborated song

Well done guys!
I like cake with frosting...

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Re: Downstream a collaborated song

nicely done colabaration.  some cool stuff going in this site.

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  • arkady
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Re: Downstream a collaborated song

Hi riddler & tonydr
Thank you both for you comments.
I think the cake turned out cool too. smile

Ark