A Forum CD?

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:20 am

Great bass and number, Jeff..... congratulations!!

steverok · Post by **steverok** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:33 am

Gary, that's a good idea. I only suggested mp3 to avoid the mail. I should have my biggest hit ready to go by next week.

tony_carey · Post by **tony_carey** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:01 am

Sorry I haven't been on the ball with this, but I've just had a week of intense work!

OK....some thoughts on how to proceed....

I hear about glass mastering, sampling rates, printed booklets, mastering etc....but reality is that IMO, the demand for these CD's will be between 40-100 copies! Normally, manufactured CD's, which offer some of the above sevices start at around 500 copies (some offer 300), but at a price that would make this project a non starter, unless anyone knows of a way of getting rid of the surplus copies. For the first forum CD, I would suggest a more modest approach, with a firm eye on quality of package, that will not let the forum, or Rickenbacker down.

I suggest that anyone interested should submit a maximum of two songs (to offer a choice), on CD format, via post to Gary, or myself (I will email Gary & suss out the go between idea).
They should be played primarily by Rickenbacker instruments & should contain no vulgar language, or potentially offensive content within the lyrics. They should be to a fairly decent standard of recording, (not too much hiss - no calling up the stairs that dinners ready etc!) but not neccesserily professionaly produced...recorded in the bedroom is fine. Notes should be attached explaining instruments used & basic recording set up.

If there are more entries than can comfortably fit on a CD (I am thinking along the lines of 16), then I will have to choose which will have to wait for volume 2.

I will semi - master the CD, trying to balance levels, apply EQ/enhancement/width etc & produce a quantity of CDR's. I will produce artwork, which Peter will approve (we will also check with John Hall) & print it to a decent standard via computer. I have produced many short run CD's this way & the results have been superb (better printing than shop bought in many cases) & have also produced CD artwork for many manufactured albums....so I am not entirely without experience in this matter.

Doing it this way will provide us with a super quality product, which will not cost a fortune & will test the water for volume 2. As far as cost goes, the CD's will sell for what they cost me....basicaly, the item cost + some ink & paper costs.

If this is agreed, then we will work out submission dates (perhaps untill the end of June) & then availability date (end of July?)

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:26 am

Sounds great guys!

I will try to get a submission together as well... even if I play bass on one of my wife's songs due to my intense battle with writer's block...

If I can assist in any way I'd be happy to do so!

steverok · Post by **steverok** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:32 am

Tony, that sounds great. Don't forget shipping costs as well, just to be fair. Again, a US-based go-between would be smart, for distributing the finished product. Should we submit a picture, along with the song & description ? I hope my submission will make you and everyone else smile. If you can estimate the cost, maybe we can send pre-payments to Gary, along with our submissions. Is there also a currency exchange involved ? Whatever is easiest.

beatcomber · Post by **beatcomber** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 5:12 am

Count me in too!

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 5:13 am

Wow, does that ever sound cool! Oh man, gotta get busy, busy, busy.....!

vito · Post by **vito** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 5:17 am

So when you say "played primarily by Rickenbackers", would that rule out a power trio that has yours truly and his 4004Cii on bass?

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 5:28 am

I'm in! I think this is definitely going to take more than one volume.

arrow201 · Post by **arrow201** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 8:26 am

>I suggest that anyone interested should submit a maximum of two songs (to offer a choice), on CD format, via post to
>Gary, or myself (I will email Gary & suss out the go between idea).

"post" means ? ...to put on a CD and physically mail it (address?) or email ...i just ask cuz if send CD format /.wav
files, were talking ~10 meg / min or 2 songs at somewhere around 60 megs ...or is there an ftp site to drop the tunes
into ? i dont know if my internet provider allows an outgoing mail attachment of ~30 megs each

bitzerguy · Post by **bitzerguy** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 10:37 am

"post" means snail mail. Physically send a CD to the location once it is finalized.

...Dean

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 10:59 am

you can use tracks posted here if you want ... http://www.3dentourage.com/425/jeffbass.htm ...

dean712 · Post by **dean712** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 10:05 pm

I am looking forward to this project! Let me know where to mail the CD, and I will do so...

admin · Post by **admin** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:18 am

I just love the hint of growl in "When I'm Gone" Jeff.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 7:40 am

that was played with a 4003s5 mid blue ... and thanks Peter ...