Solo of the Month (SotM) #40 - Chat

stratman3142

This is the 40th solo of the Month (SotM) Challenge.

The challenge is now open, and remains open for submissions until 11:30pm on 23rd September 2018.

Here's this month's backing track (you can download it from soundcloud). Record your solo over the top of it and then submit it (ideally in mp3 format) to solos@theFB.co.uk

Also, feel free to comment on how you approached the solo, which will add a bit more interest and maybe we can learn something from each other.

https://soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sotm40-2018-09-flying-punk

Discussion: A punk style was suggested by @flying_pie during last month's SotM. So here's an attempt at a punk style backing track. I'm not sure if I've succeeded.

Track Title: Flying_punk

Tempo:217 bpm

Chords

[D      C      G      Bb  A

D       C      G      F       ] x4

End on D

The backing track has 4dB of headroom to add your solos. Add your solo and (as a guideline) try to avoid boosting the overall level beyond that if possible. That way the entries should be at roughly the same level and we won't get into loudness wars.

Voting will start soon after the submission deadline of 23rd September 2018, with each voter selecting their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice.

First choice gets 5 points - Second choice gets 3 points - Third choice gets 1 point

Voting will end on 11.30pm 30th September 2018

The order and scores of the top three entries will be announced soon after the voting ends. If there are 8 or more entries, then the order and scores of those in the top half will be announced.

No prizes. It's just for fun.

As people submit their entries, I'll post them below to hopefully promote some discussion on approaches used for the solo:

https://soundcloud.com/thefretboard/sets/sotm40-2018-09

Bellycaster

I best start oiling my fingers now 

Rowby1

Ooh like it. Soon as I’m back from my hols I’ll be on to that! 

flying_pie

Good work @stratman3142 ;I like that backing track. The 90s/00s pop punk vibe is perfectly appropriate as far as I'm concerned. Better dig out a Telecaster and record something appropriate 

fastonebaz

20 years ago I went on a date to a punk gig as her dad was playing,  shortly into the set the whole audience started a massive punch up, I cowered by a side wall until it was over....   that was may last and only punk experience.  

fastonebaz

Composed what I want to play in my head,  just need to learn it and record it now

ChrisRG

^^ This is me on every solo.  My brain seems to have a massively over inflated opinion of what my fingers are capable of.  Then, once my fingers have finally worked out an approximation of what my brain wants, my brain doesn't allow them to play it properly once the red button is pressed!!

fastonebaz

@ChrisRG I've hummed mine into my phone.  I did that allot when I have ideas
Hopefully it will translate ok into playing.   I've gone for voice emulation rather than shred

stratman3142

Done mine. I'll start a playlist when I get another entry.

mudslide73

Mine's done and sent.  Had a quick run through again but decided to send what came out. Loads of mistakes but a couple of cool bits (for my level!) I have no hope of ever replicating. Please be gentle!

Thanks again for running the challenges - very enjoyable again.

stratman3142

mudslide73 said:

Mine's done and sent...

Two entries in the playlist in the original post.

Bellycaster

Sent one in.

stratman3142

Bellycaster said:

Sent one in.

And that makes 3 entries in the playlist.

poopot

Had a crack at this earlier.... possibly have to sit this one out!!!!! may have another go in the week...

Rowby1

Done mine. Will check it with fresh ears tomorrow and send it in if I’m still happy with it. This ones fun to play over!

flying_pie

Sent

stratman3142

flying_pie said:

Sent

Added to the playlist. That makes 4 so far.

Rowby1

Mines in.

fastonebaz

Sent mine in.

Weirdly, having now had a listen to the playlist, I notice @flying_pie 's initial melody is quite similar to my underlying harmony melody, but I'm claiming original copyright since I hummed mine into my phone recording on 7th Sept, and I still have it .   

For some reason this backing track made my think of "Saved by the bell" - that TV programme for kids back in the 80s or 90s I guess.

flying_pie

fastonebaz said:

Sent mine in.

Weirdly, having now had a listen to the playlist, I notice @flying_pie 's initial melody is quite similar to my underlying harmony melody, but I'm claiming original copyright since I hummed mine into my phone recording on 7th Sept, and I still have it .   

I'll see you in court. 


With Billie Joe Armstrong and Noodles (from Offspring) suing us both

stratman3142

Rowby1 said:

Mines in...

fastonebaz said:

Sent mine in...

Two more entries in the playlist, making a total of 6.