For all us creators: any interest in a fun creative "challenge?"

[battema]

Nutshell: I was thinking it would be fun if a bunch of us all challenged ourselves to each put together a song during this October and then share all our the results at the end of the month right around Halloween

I've seen things like this before, and I've participated a few times...as long as it remains in the spirit of things (i.e. it's not a contest and it's not mandatory or anything...just a fun excuse to kickstart some writing), it can be kind of a hoot! I figure now would be a decent time to make the suggestion so we all have a few days to mull it over.

Only "Rules:"

• No time limit...not all of us can bang out a 20-minute epic!! Even a 1 minute miniature would be cool if that's what comes out.
• Plan to share it via one of the free/easy to access services like Soundcloud or YT or Bandlab. Preferably not Spotify (some of us aren't users ).
• Let's try and keep it as fun as it is challenging Life's stressful enough!
• If anyone wants to do a collab, go for it! But I'm guessing most of us will do our own thing

Any takers?

[markwoll]

Rocktober then?

[Sputnik]

I'd be interested. I can contribute bass or guitar, and maybe even some vocals, as well as composition/arranging.

Bill

[battema]

^^ Whoops...I meant each of us doing a song of our own and then sharing all the results here at the end Sorry, let me clarify that above!

[markwoll]

Isn't there a rock opera out there waiting for the right music?

[battema]

Isn't there a rock opera out there waiting for the right music?

I can't decide if that's a threat or a lure

[Sputnik]

^^ Whoops...I meant each of us doing a song of our own and then sharing all the results here at the end Sorry, let me clarify that above!

Oh, OK. I might have a few ideas kicking around. I'll see what I can come up with.

Bill

[Piskie]

I might be able to manage a new song.

[Pekka]

I'll try!

[Rarebird]

Interesting idea, but at this moment not for me.
A) I'm a slow worker
B) The new synthesizer I'm going to buy (Behringer MS-5) has a delivery-time of 2 or 3 weeks and I would want to use that in a new piece.

[battema]

Interesting idea, but at this moment not for me.
A) I'm a slow worker
B) The new synthesizer I'm going to buy (Behringer MS-5) has a delivery-time of 2 or 3 weeks and I would want to use that in a new piece.

Understood and no worries! It's simply a fun idea and heck, if enough folks enjoy it maybe we'll do it again at some point in 2025

[Rarebird]

Understood and no worries! It's simply a fun idea and heck, if enough folks enjoy it maybe we'll do it again at some point in 2025

I still consider as something I would like to participate in in the future. Where is the time I composed something in a couple of days? Yes, I know, the program I used then was limited so I had less possibilities and there wasn't the distraction of internet.

[BobM]

Is there to be a theme for this, like maybe a Halloween song of some type, or is it anything goes? Having a common theme might make tyhis more interesting and give us somethign to go on rather than a kitchen sink approach - no?

[battema]

Hey, if folks want in and want a Halloween theme, that's great by me I didn't want to get too restrictive out the gate.

[pstrawser]

Love it! I'm in! Soooo....no real rules, though, as far as style or approach or anything?

Sounds fun!

[battema]

Yeah! We're all pretty distinct creators so let's let everyone stay in their respective comfort zones

[Nijinsky Hind]

Is this still on? Maybe by the 25th of October I can have one wrapped up to go.

[Nijinsky Hind]

Best if Battema sets a finish date. Anytime after the 25th works for me.

[battema]

Sure...how about 10/28 so those with day jobs have one full weekend to wrap things further?

[Rarebird]

Well, I've started a new composition, but I'm currently trying to make a new sound for my Nord G2 Engine.

If everything works the way it should, the Behringer MS-5 will arive tomorrow. Thought it would arive today, but forgot yesterday was a national holiday in Germany (where Thomann (the musicstore) is located).
Problem is the arrival of the new keyboardstand. According to the site of Thomann it was registered with the delivering company at the same time as the other package containing the synthesizer and a bunch of other stuff, but according to the delivery company it's not picked up yet.

[Nijinsky Hind]

Sure...how about 10/28 so those with day jobs have one full weekend to wrap things further?

Sounds Good John! I have extracted an idea from a recent jam that I think I can easily get done in time. My son in law may add lead guitar if that's ok... or solo only? fine either way.

[battema]

Awesome I hope it's a fun little "challenge" for everybody who wants to join

[John Miner]

[pstrawser]

Awesome I hope it's a fun little "challenge" for everybody who wants to join

It would be interesting to hear more about the creative process and the approach to songwriting, too. Even the production end of things. Maybe we can provide some of that info along with our finished pieces?

I know everybody does stuff differently, so it would be cool to get a “behind the scenes” look at how it’s done. Just a thought!

[battema]

Sure! Why not

Also...in case it would be of interest/value to folks (both those participating but folks in general): 1010 Music is having some sort of sweepstakes contest and are offering a free sample pack of Halloween sounds: https://1010music.com/contest2024

I'm not entering the contest but I was happy to download the samples