Project: My Little 4 Chords - Assigning Roles

Post Midis, project files, samples, stems, here. Also great place to request collaboration or specific files/sounds.

Project: My Little 4 Chords - Assigning Roles

Postby Frist » 04 May 2013 15:13

Something fun I thought we could collaborate on, musicians, vocalists, etc.

So yeah, I'm way too attatched to this idea now, and have put enough time and thought into it, I decided it's no longer just an idea, this is happening.

My Little 4 Chords

So, for starters, for those of you unfamiliar with the 4 Chords Song, please check out these two vids of the Axis of Awesome.




You get the idea, right?

If not, nutshelling it, I we're gonna make a medly/parody thingy for MLP related songs, from the show and from the fandom that fit the 4 chords.

Preferably in the same fashion, mini covers with piano and/or guitar, etc.

We'd need at least 3 vocalists. Part of me wants to cap it at no more than 4, but that's not set in stone yet, we'll see. We'll need guitar and if possible, piano as well.

I'm stepping forward as one one of the vocalists. I'm looking for people willing to really get into it. Don't hold back, don't be afraid to get goofy with it, just really put some passion in it, as it's all in good fun.

I've now got planned a little acting skit to go with it, and ordered the songs the way I believe they'll work most effectively, and which tidbits of each to use, but could use some other opinions.

At the same time, in all fairness, I think each person in on it deserves to have some say as to what songs we use. There's currently 60 songs on my personal working list (not all of which are below), and I kinda don't wanna go over that number.. so split up between, let's say 4 (for the moment), that's 15 songs each. Also, don't feel obligated to choose a whole 15, just know that you can suggest up to that many for us to discuss, plan and use in the final product.

After a test run of my current planned song order, it's looking to be about a little over 17 minutes.

Everyone feel free to suggest songs for us to use, the list of songs that work is below.

SONGLIST SO FAR

MLP Main Theme
You Gotta Share
Becoming Popular
Ballad of the Crystal Empire
This Day Aria (I hear it best around "For I oh so love the groom...")
BBBFF
A True True Friend
Babs Seed
Giggle At the Ghostie
Art of the Dress
So Many Wonders
The Perfect Stallion
Equestria Girls
Classic Theme
Japanese Opening
Italian Opening
Winter Wrap-Up
Cupcakes
Hush Now Quiet Now
At The Gala
Flim Flam Brothers
Smile Smile Smile
Love is in Bloom
Failure Success
Who's a Silly Pony (Applejack)
Morning in Ponyville
Celestia's Ballad

(Fandom)

Been Dreamin' - The Living Tombstone & Mic The Microphone
Beyond Her Garden - Wooden Toaster/Glaze
Harvest of Dreams - That Son of A Mitch & Stormwolf
It'll Be OK - Sherclop Pones, Griffinilla, Toastwaffle
Swing! Tavi Swing! - Joaftheloaf
Discord - Odyssey
Shining Armor - MandoPony
Loyalty - MandoPony
Miles - dBPony
Luna - Odyssey
Pinkie's Brew - Griffin & Jenny
20% Cooler - Ken Ashcorp (Alex S. Remix)
Obsolete - Rudebrat Ft. TwentyTen
Autumn - Jackle App
Neverending Strife - H8_Seed
One Trick Pony - Jackle App & Mic The Microphone
Nightmare Night - Mic The Microphone & Wooden Toaster/Glaze
September - The Living Toombstone, Mic The Microphone & PinkieSkye
Atomizer - Ibeabronyrapper, Renard & Living Tombstone
Pony Rock Anthem - ShadyVox, Nowacking and BreeFaith
Sonic Rhyme-Boom - Mic The Microphone
Hooves Up High - Silva Hound & Rina-Chan
I Am Octavia - EileMonty
Lullaby for a Princess - ponyphonic
Proud to Be a Brony - BlackGryph0n

---

Not Sure On (Could use a second opinion)

(None At the Moment)

TEAM SO FAR

Frist - Vocalist
PYR3LIGHT -Vocalist, Guitar
Sonarch - Guitar
KitsuneRitsu - Vocalist
(Insanefoo - Possible Vocalist?)

(Piano?):


So yeah, if you're interested and you wanna help out and be a part of it, say so! Could be fun. Feel free to message me on Skype too, (chaosfrist).
Last edited by Frist on 10 May 2013 20:17, edited 10 times in total.
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project Idea: Pony 4 Chords Song?

Postby Forza SoundFire » 04 May 2013 15:59

Go to EveryponySings.com and check against their chord sheets.

I think a few of those songs (or at least parts of them) don't quite correlate. Nice idea, though. I think some of it'll work! ^^

http://youtube.com/user/forzacomposition
Contact [email protected] for;
Original Music
Sound Design/FX
Instrumental Recording (Violin, Viola, Drums, Tuned and Untuned Percussion)
Forza SoundFire
 
Posts: 100
Joined: 27 Jan 2013 21:20

Re: Project Idea: Pony 4 Chords Song?

Postby Frist » 04 May 2013 17:08

Thanks dude! That'll help!

And what's more, I just happened to find this guy, KitsuneRitsu, who's DEFINITELY on our wavelength!



Looks like he got on it first, but he would be a fantastic recruit to this project here if he's willing to help!

Just sent him a message, we'll have to see!

And who knows, if this actually becomes something, we might be able to put together an off-stage performance of this for BronyCon, depending on who's going.

Just a little ambition! It could happen! Only on the Hub!
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project Idea: Pony 4 Chords Song?

Postby IamMadetoFall » 04 May 2013 18:57

This sounds like an awesome idea, I like Kitsuneritsu's version but your list alone shows there is a lot of room for new mixes and medleys.

Could be a really cool project.
User avatar
IamMadetoFall
 
Posts: 26
Joined: 04 May 2013 12:15
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow

Re: Project Idea: Pony 4 Chords Song?

Postby Sonarch » 04 May 2013 19:10

This sounds really interesting. Is there a particular chord progression you're going to use, and find all the fandom songs you can that follow that progression?
And are transpositions allowed?
My goal is to be capable of making any kind of music that strikes my fancy, and do it well.
Twitter @SonarchMusic
Soundcloud
Tumblr
User avatar
Sonarch
 
Posts: 1007
Joined: 15 Jun 2012 11:12
Location: Maine
OS: Windows (Big circular ones)
Primary: FL Studio

Re: Project Idea: Pony 4 Chords Song?

Postby Frist » 04 May 2013 19:41

I hope so!

@Sonarch: At the moment, I'm actually not sure which one to use yet. I'll probably leave that to the musician(s) to decide what works best with the songs we choose. To be completely honest, I'm a bit inexperienced with it, and my main concern is that it's something I can reach with my vocal range :P!

Transpositions, I feel might throw it off a bit, as I'd prefer to stay in the same key throughout at the moment, BUT I'm highly willing to experiment.

More songs that work!

(Pulling from KitsuneRitsu)

Classic Theme
Japanese Opening
Italian Opening
Winter Wrap-Up
Cupcakes
Hush Now Quiet Now
At The Gala
Flim Flam Brothers
Smile Smile Smile
Love is in Bloom
Failure Success
Who's a Silly Pony (Applejack)
Morning in Ponyville
Celestia's Ballad

(Recently Found That Work)

Luna - Odyssey
Pinkie's Brew - Griffin & Jenny
20% Cooler - Ken Ashcorp (Alex S. Remix)
Obsolete - Rudebrat Ft. TwentyTen
Autumn - Jackle App
Neverending Strife - H8_Seed
One Trick Pony - Jackle App & Mic The Microphone
Nightmare Night - Mic The Microphone & Wooden Toaster/Glaze
September - The Living Toombstone, Mic The Microphone & PinkieSkye
Atomizer - Ibeabronyrapper, Renard & Living Tombstone
Pony Rock Anthem - ShadyVox, Nowacking and BreeFaith
Sonic Rhyme-Boom - Mic The Microphone
Hooves Up High - Silva Hound & Rina-Chan

Found that HUH and SR-B totally work, so.. ya, this list is getting hefty! Keep 'em coming!
Last edited by Frist on 04 May 2013 20:01, edited 2 times in total.
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project Idea: Pony 4 Chords Song?

Postby Frist » 04 May 2013 20:00

More More More that work!

I Am Octavia - EileMonty
Lullaby for a Princess - ponyphonic

Oh god, we're gonna have to stop ourselves from crying when we perform
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project Idea: Pony 4 Chords Song?

Postby Mr. Bigglesworth » 04 May 2013 20:40

This is a cool idea.
Hell, could make a hell of a Convention act ;3
I'm not here anymore, but if you want you can still just call me Mr. BigBagelBoggle!

Sound
Face
You
User avatar
Mr. Bigglesworth
 
Posts: 1869
Joined: 19 Apr 2012 03:17
Location: Toowoomba, Australia
OS: Windows 7
Primary: FL Studio
Cutie Mark: My own ass

Re: Project Idea: Pony 4 Chords Song?

Postby Frist » 04 May 2013 20:50

Yeah man!

I'd love to make that happen! Just can't do it alone.
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project Idea: Pony 4 Chords Song?

Postby Sonarch » 05 May 2013 00:28

And you're wanting to keep everything in its original key, right?
My goal is to be capable of making any kind of music that strikes my fancy, and do it well.
Twitter @SonarchMusic
Soundcloud
Tumblr
User avatar
Sonarch
 
Posts: 1007
Joined: 15 Jun 2012 11:12
Location: Maine
OS: Windows (Big circular ones)
Primary: FL Studio

Re: Project Idea: Pony 4 Chords Song?

Postby Frist » 05 May 2013 04:10

Trying to, just to keep them all sounding as easily recognizable as possible.

But again, we'll toy around with it and see what works best.
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Sonarch » 05 May 2013 15:24

If you're sure those all will work with a given set of chords, I'd possibly be interested in doing guitar for it. I can't make any commitments yet because of school and such. Depending on when you're wanting to have this done, and the quality I can get in recording.

I'm definitely interested though!

Might I ask what 4 chords you're proposing to use for this?
My goal is to be capable of making any kind of music that strikes my fancy, and do it well.
Twitter @SonarchMusic
Soundcloud
Tumblr
User avatar
Sonarch
 
Posts: 1007
Joined: 15 Jun 2012 11:12
Location: Maine
OS: Windows (Big circular ones)
Primary: FL Studio

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Forza SoundFire » 05 May 2013 16:03

Have I got the wrong idea? =s
The 4 chords in the axis of awesome are the I, V, VI, IV (relationship to tonic) in that order.
If you where to include all songs with any of those chords in any order, I guess you'd be missing the point of the axis of awesome song...!
All up for supporting you on this slight variation if you want to do it that way; just thought I'd point out the differences in our understandings...? =)

http://youtube.com/user/forzacomposition
Contact [email protected] for;
Original Music
Sound Design/FX
Instrumental Recording (Violin, Viola, Drums, Tuned and Untuned Percussion)
Forza SoundFire
 
Posts: 100
Joined: 27 Jan 2013 21:20

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Frist » 05 May 2013 16:13

Awesome, dude! Glad to hear it.

Unfortunately, mu music experience is still very limited, and I'm garbage at finding chords, however, if you've got skype, I'll start up a group if you wanna help me get it right.
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Frist » 05 May 2013 16:18

Forza SoundFire wrote:Have I got the wrong idea? =s
The 4 chords in the axis of awesome are the I, V, VI, IV (relationship to tonic) in that order.
If you where to include all songs with any of those chords in any order, I guess you'd be missing the point of the axis of awesome song...!
All up for supporting you on this slight variation if you want to do it that way; just thought I'd point out the differences in our understandings...? =)


To be honest, I'm the clueless one. It's hard to say, but I kinda just know the tune in my head, but have a harder time putting it into musical terms. I think I'm aiming to stick to the same chord order throughout though.
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Frist » 05 May 2013 16:42

Just to start, I think it's..

C G A B

I could be a little off on that,
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Forza SoundFire » 05 May 2013 16:54

try
C G A(minor) F

B is a bit of a weird chord when you're in C. It ends up being diminished or you have to add some accidentals!

http://youtube.com/user/forzacomposition
Contact [email protected] for;
Original Music
Sound Design/FX
Instrumental Recording (Violin, Viola, Drums, Tuned and Untuned Percussion)
Forza SoundFire
 
Posts: 100
Joined: 27 Jan 2013 21:20

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Frist » 05 May 2013 17:10

My bad, make that first root F instead of C.

That'd be..

F C D Bb
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Nine Volt » 05 May 2013 17:37

Edit button is a thing.
User avatar
Nine Volt
 
Posts: 3066
Joined: 23 Aug 2012 06:50

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Frist » 05 May 2013 17:52

That it is.

Sorry bout that.
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Nine Volt » 05 May 2013 17:53

S'all good, just letting you know for the future.
User avatar
Nine Volt
 
Posts: 3066
Joined: 23 Aug 2012 06:50

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Sonarch » 05 May 2013 19:48

Now i'm getting confused.

Is it one set of chords, like "F C D Bb" and you're doing all the songs that can be played with those chords, but in any order?

Or is it more like what Forza is saying where it's the progression with respect to I V VI IV, and it can be any set of chords as long as they follow that pattern?
My goal is to be capable of making any kind of music that strikes my fancy, and do it well.
Twitter @SonarchMusic
Soundcloud
Tumblr
User avatar
Sonarch
 
Posts: 1007
Joined: 15 Jun 2012 11:12
Location: Maine
OS: Windows (Big circular ones)
Primary: FL Studio

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Frist » 05 May 2013 19:56

Yeah, those four chords, F C D Bb, in that order.

I just did another test run, and got the songs to match up.

Wanna get a Skype chat going to practice it further.
User avatar
Frist
 
Posts: 21
Joined: 12 Apr 2013 17:05
Location: Vermont

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby StevenAD » 06 May 2013 12:07

A lot, and I mean A LOT of the songs you listed don't fit with those chords. This Day Aria is probably the most obvious. And for several of the songs that Kitsune guy did, he changed the melodies to fit with the chords. That kind of defeats the purpose of the whole thing.

This project is an awesome idea, but you're going to have to be careful that you don't mess with the melodies like that.
RIP Kiki Havivy. You will be missed...
User avatar
StevenAD
 
Posts: 67
Joined: 03 Jun 2012 09:25
Location: Ohio, USA

Re: Project: Pony 4 Chords Song - Recruitment Phase

Postby Sonarch » 06 May 2013 12:40

StevenAD wrote:A lot, and I mean A LOT of the songs you listed don't fit with those chords. This Day Aria is probably the most obvious. And for several of the songs that Kitsune guy did, he changed the melodies to fit with the chords. That kind of defeats the purpose of the whole thing.

This project is an awesome idea, but you're going to have to be careful that you don't mess with the melodies like that.

Perhaps if we gather suggestions, and then figure out their chords, and then see which is the most common?
My goal is to be capable of making any kind of music that strikes my fancy, and do it well.
Twitter @SonarchMusic
Soundcloud
Tumblr
User avatar
Sonarch
 
Posts: 1007
Joined: 15 Jun 2012 11:12
Location: Maine
OS: Windows (Big circular ones)
Primary: FL Studio

Next

Return to Sharing is Magic



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests

cron