"Grabbag" fan remix contest

[Micki!]

Vertexguy definitely has to join here if you need tallented music artists...
He also promised a cleaner version of his track, we still never got that, perhaps he'll make it this time... Assuming he has time for it...

[iceman57]

Well, in order to not bore the different musicians to be part of the contest, I wrote generally them "old or recent" concerning their remix.

I discussed a bit through e-mails with Carbohydrom that explained me that 3 month is enough for a contest as basically "DoD" is one month.

Also note that DoD didn't offer prizes

He wrote on his site that he change of job in November so he certainly has a few things to do...
I sent him the title picture and the "spaceballs" picture, let's wait and see...

I also think that with some notes to "MusicallyInspired" I could hope make him part of the contest, during the weekend I'll also try to connect VGMIX artists.

Concerning previous idea for press information, I've contacts there but seeing the low effect on this community, I wouldn't have to take their time for a global information.
So I'll proceed artist by artist... trying to find their e-mail one by one... to try to make them join the contest.
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Regards from Paris, France.
Benoit, webmaster of http://www.icemanpage.com
Manager of the "Hokuto No Doom" contest

[CixrTyx]

Originally Posted by ArchMage

Hey everyone, no one will remember me, but ive been around for YEARS (sence uh, 1999 or so, the only name i remember is Draco! the 3DR UT 2k3 demo server etc)

ONe of the best Grabbag mixes I ever heard was from years ago by Bonch (I have no idea if he is still around).

does anyone have links to a bunch of the remixes that have been done?

Bonch is still around. He promised me some new remixes but I haven't heard from him in months!

[iceman57]

Originally Posted by CixrTyx

Bonch is still around. He promised me some new remixes but I haven't heard from him in months!

Can you connect him, through e-mail or any other way ?...
That could be a nice part of the contest, isn't it ? (^_^)

[Malgon]

Originally Posted by Parkar

here is pretty much every known Grabbag version.

http://www.duke4.net/download.php?list.8

I'm checking that out.

[bobthefish]

i wont be entering this as im working on a house album to be released with a friend's netlabel.

[iceman57]

Originally Posted by bobthefish

i wont be entering this as im working on a house album to be released with a friend's netlabel.

A pity...
Maybe you've friends around you that could be interested about ?... (^_^)

Still working on an artwork to put on forums. Keep yo in touch.

[vertexguy]

iceman57: If you want to enter my version of Duke Nukem Jam that's currently on my site in this contest, feel free. I'm not convinced this contest has much appeal though.

[vertexguy]

Originally Posted by Micki!

Vertexguy definitely has to join here if you need tallented music artists...
He also promised a cleaner version of his track, we still never got that, perhaps he'll make it this time... Assuming he has time for it...

Miki, I haven't forgotten. :P So much has gone on in my life in the past year its kept me insanely busy. I just recently moved to a different state and started a new job in a lead role. I'm still insanely busy, but I may have a paying client that will help me get my drum setup finished. Once that's done, I'll be able to take another swing at the Duke Nukem Jam.

[Micki!]

Originally Posted by vertexguy

Miki, I haven't forgotten. :P So much has gone on in my life in the past year its kept me insanely busy. I just recently moved to a different state and started a new job in a lead role. I'm still insanely busy, but I may have a paying client that will help me get my drum setup finished. Once that's done, I'll be able to take another swing at the Duke Nukem Jam.

Oh yes please...
I knew something was taking your time... But knowing it hasn't left your mind yet, i can keep looking forward to it...

[JobivanHiob]

how cool is that, VertexGuy rocks!

[slapnutz]

Wow that Vertext rendition is awesome. Proly better than the MEgadeth versioin which was my favourite.

[bobthefish]

Originally Posted by iceman57

A pity...
Maybe you've friends around you that could be interested about ?... (^_^)

Still working on an artwork to put on forums. Keep yo in touch.

if your interested, its a house/techno album. if you guys are interested, i can post a link in the media forum when its done.


but yeah, if i was going to do another duke cover, ide redo all my drums, add in a jp-8000 for backing chords (kinda like you would hear in the midi). although, i could just enter my take that was on the duke fan art dvd. (although i dont really like that one much anymore)

[iceman57]

Originally Posted by vertexguy

iceman57: If you want to enter my version of Duke Nukem Jam that's currently on my site in this contest, feel free. I'm not convinced this contest has much appeal though.

Well as wrote up it's a community fan contest, honestly I don't think have mass suscribers, but if they all are passionated that'd be fine, wouldn't it ?

As noted up, find following actual "Vertexguy" tribute to the Duke (till it is re-done ).
http://www.vertexguy.com/music/tributes/CPK-dukejam.mp3

Let's rate !
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Now rest 6 weeks to go and convinced other artists...

Come on guys... face Nukkus, Carbohydrom and Vertexguy creation and offer your recent or old tribute to the Duke by posting it here.

Remember, that's just for fun and for fans, any contribution appreciated.
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Regards from Paris, France.
Benoit, webmaster of http://www.icemanpage.com
Manager of the "Hokuto No Doom" project

[jagguar20]

How can I record what I play (in the guitar)

[iceman57]

In my opinion, try to link the guitar with a direct microphone and make some tests of volume settings to have the less parasite or overload sound.
Otherwise, simply use your computer as a recorder and convert it in MP3...

(I'm not in fact with such audio matters, so I hope that maybe some artist may give you the best advices).

You can judge that Vertexguy's creation as some low frequency quality, but it rocks... So don't panic about your creation and post it here once you estimate it is enough pleasant.

Regards from Paris, France.
Benoit, webmaster of http://www.icemanpage.com
Manager of the "Hokuto No Doom" project

[jagguar20]

I don't have any mic. , I will see If I can get a Jack, that cable thing or sumthing.

[iceman57]

Do you have a video camera or a photo camera ?
Normally there's a microphone in.
Well, the sound would not be perfect but maybe this could work...

Once recorded, pick up the sound to make a MP3, or if you've no tools, put the video on Youtube.

[Hudson]

Man I missed this entirely.. i'll have to get on this.

Basky is lending me one of her Mac's with Garageband on it

[iceman57]

Great, so means we've now around 5 contestors... (^_^)

Just remember that is just for fun with some prizes, anyone welcome, deadline 1st april.
If you've friends interested about, they could join too.


I also received a note from "tGz" from VGMIX, he's ok to be part of the contest with his NES remix.

Here's the link on VGMIX
http://www.vgmix.com/download.php?mo...21&song_id=312

Here are his song details :
"What would the Duke Nukem theme have sounded like if it were on a NES? Well, probably something like this. FYI, this is specifically the "grab bag" theme track from the plutonium pak.

This is tracker music, but I did my best to follow the rules of the NES. The samplepack is created from FX2. There are no additional channels, bass volume does not vary (on/off only), squares don't drop below a certain pitch, etc.

This tune is about a year old, actually, but I figure someone will probably enjoy it."



So it's not really a guitar one but funny chiptune style one.
Could be Duke1 theme if DukeNukem3d falled in a time warp...

Tell me if 3drealms forum community consider it as valid to join the contest, that'll make 6 contestors.

Regards from Paris, France.
Benoit, webmaster of http://www.icemanpage.com
Manager of the "Hokuto No Doom" project

[bobthefish]

ok guys, i kinda changed my mind

take a look: http://www.sendspace.com/file/onuvq8

(THIS DOES NOT REPRESENT FINAL QUALITY! ive only been practicing for about 10 minutes! i didnt even add drums yet)

[iceman57]

Yeah !! One more contester...

[bobthefish]

hey guys, just an update: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...songID=6332454

[HazMat]

Hey bobthefish yors is so simple yet it has the right notes...real cool. I will try to copy you thanks to your tabs..thanks man and damn good job.

[iceman57]

Impressive !
You're certainly more a Bobcat than Bobthefish (^_^)

Rest approximatively 4 weeks and then the community will start to vote.
As promissed I work on nice visuals to enhance the contest with a touch of humor.

Any other volunteers to join the contest ?...


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Regards from Paris, France.
Benoit, webmaster of http://www.icemanpage.com
Manager of the "Hokuto No Doom" contest.

[bobthefish]

Originally Posted by HazMat

Hey bobthefish yors is so simple yet it has the right notes...real cool. I will try to copy you thanks to your tabs..thanks man and damn good job.

well the guitar is simple.
the drums i did are definitely not tho.


oh, and if you guys wouldnt mind voting positivly for my cover on sound click, ide like it to get noticed more.

Originally Posted by iceman57

Rest approximatively 4 weeks and then the community will start to vote.
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oh im not sure if im done yet
but until i update, this one can be considered for the contest.

[iceman57]

In my opinion you may reach a minute by using some loops.

I listened a bit your "Stalker" theme remix, and in my opinion you may easily succeed to create a nice piece (of cake ) for the contest.
Why not use your "Duke Nukem 3D Themesong" that already exists ? Or maybe you prefer make a less complaining guitar one ?...

Also reallyyyyy appreciated your "E1M1" theme... (is it the one from Doom Classic remix ??????).
I think so

Well well well buddies, seems that this contest planned in my tortuous mad scientist mind starts to look decent.
I'll try to more hit my head on toilets, that may give other good ideas



I had an idea of artwork during my office day while typing a boring table report on Excel... would be on "the 5th element" based
And some others on other movies

Regards from Paris, France.
Benoit, webmaster of http://www.icemanpage.com
Manager of the "Hokuto No Doom" project

[bobthefish]

Originally Posted by iceman57

Why not use your "Duke Nukem 3D Themesong" that already exists ?

cause it sucks really bad (even though it made it to #2 on the metal coversongs charts on soundclick)


and my doom cover was 100% my own.
i got bored one day and decided to do it.

[iceman57]

Fine, so do your best for the new theme... (^_^)

[iceman57]

Hey hey hey, no time to brake, rest 2 weeks to emit your creations...

I'd be in Berlin (Germany) for the coming 2 weeks, and without internet connection.
So post your creation and once I'll be back, I'll summarize the different contesters.

A pity for "tGz" creation, VGMIX seems down (again) since a week, hope that'd be solved during this period.

Current contesters (alphabetical order) :
- Bobthefish
- Carbohydrom
- Nukkus
- tGz
- Vertexguy

Don't hesitate to join, that's just for fun and prizes are so insane that they are a must have (^_^)

Also all your purposal to establish a voting method are welcome...
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Regards from Paris, France
Benoit, webmaster of http://www.icemanpage.com
Manager of the "Hokuto No Doom" project

[bobthefish]

Originally Posted by iceman57

Hey hey hey, no time to brake, rest 2 weeks to emit your creations...

I'd be in Berlin (Germany) for the coming 2 weeks, and without internet connection.
So post your creation and once I'll be back, I'll summarize the different contesters.

A pity for "tGz" creation, VGMIX seems down (again) since a week, hope that'd be solved during this period.

Current contesters (alphabetical order) :
- Bobthefish
- Carbohydrom
- Nukkus
- tGz
- Vertexguy

Don't hesitate to join, that's just for fun and prizes are so insane that they are a must have (^_^)

Also all your purposal to establish a voting method are welcome...
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gah, i dont stand a chance againsed vertexguy or carbohydrom

[iceman57]

Hey buddy they mathematically only got one vote (^_^)
And their creation is one of their archive ones.

If people estimate that your creation is more valuable as made for this community contest, you may win



Contest is just 4 fun !
So don't panic about the results...

Be part of it is simply a proud of your attraction to the Grabbag theme...
So don't demotivate !

A note, please all contester PM me your e-mail adress and postmail adress to plan the expeditions and packages purchasing.

Regards from Paris, France.
Benoit, webmaster of http://www.icemanpage.com
Manager of the "Hokuto No Doom" project

[iceman57]

VGMIX is back, so for those that didn't yet hear TGZ creation, here it is :

http://www.vgmix.com/play.php?mode=s...21&song_id=312
http://www.vgmix.com/download.php?mo...21&song_id=312

His comment :

"What would the Duke Nukem theme have sounded like if it were on a NES? Well, probably something like this. FYI, this is specifically the "grab bag" theme track from the plutonium pak.

This is tracker music, but I did my best to follow the rules of the NES. The samplepack is created from FX2. There are no additional channels, bass volume does not vary (on/off only), squares don't drop below a certain pitch, etc.

This tune is about a year old, actually, but I figure someone will probably enjoy it."

I download it on my laptop to avoid any possible VGMIX malfunction...

[bobthefish]

Originally Posted by iceman57

VGMIX is back, so for those that didn't yet hear TGZ creation, here it is :

http://www.vgmix.com/play.php?mode=s...21&song_id=312
http://www.vgmix.com/download.php?mo...21&song_id=312

His comment :

"What would the Duke Nukem theme have sounded like if it were on a NES? Well, probably something like this. FYI, this is specifically the "grab bag" theme track from the plutonium pak.

This is tracker music, but I did my best to follow the rules of the NES. The samplepack is created from FX2. There are no additional channels, bass volume does not vary (on/off only), squares don't drop below a certain pitch, etc.

This tune is about a year old, actually, but I figure someone will probably enjoy it."

I download it on my laptop to avoid any possible VGMIX malfunction...

i thought this was for live guitar?

[Dopefish7590]

As for the NES mix, I really thought it was mastered, Wasn't Vertextguy's theme remastered?

About not winning, Iceman means that those are old versions... Not made explicitly for the contest... Thus giving you an advantage.

[bobthefish]

Originally Posted by Dopefish7590

About not winning, Iceman means that those are old versions... Not made explicitly for the contest... Thus giving you an advantage.

ahh, ok.

oh, and its going to be longer. i just sequenced more drums.

[bobthefish]

ok guys, my cover is DONE!
i just have to record the guitar now!
ive made the drums really over the top. there isnt 2 set patterns like my first cover. this time, i did it all in one take, and the drums follow along to the melody's rythim amazingly well. also, i added a 2 bar drum solo just for kicks.


EDIT: the two DAWs i use are refusing to accept audio data. i cannot record now. this is going to take some time to fix. im not sure if i will be able to add live guitar.

[bobthefish]

ok, since im having recording trouble, i replaced it with a synth and ran it through guitar rig. i WILL work out this recording problem, but at least for now, you get to know what the finnished product is like.
please examine this link: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...songID=6332454

EDIT: if it turns out that i cant actually record the guitar by the final date of this competition, this can be considered final.
all of it was done in FL-Studio 8 beta XXL edition.
i used sytrus, and the 103 mb version of Realfont 2.1

[iceman57]

Originally Posted by bobthefish

i thought this was for live guitar?

Well, originally I wrote for guitar as I thought that this instrument was the best.
But after receiving few demands of possible contesters I could admit that any rocking sound could fit the contest.

That was wrote in the posts...

[iceman57]

Originally Posted by Dopefish7590

As for the NES mix, I really thought it was mastered, Wasn't Vertextguy's theme remastered?

About not winning, Iceman means that those are old versions... Not made explicitly for the contest... Thus giving you an advantage.

No idea, basically all musics are based on Lee Jackson's one, aren't they ?...
So I could admit a creation based on another... also he wrote he trutly searched the wavetable of NES.