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Robyn.fnq said:
Hey Mad_ and Chinny, great Violin1.
I was going to put a note in here that I'm pulling out of the project because I just can't do it. I practise every non-working day, but I just don't get it, it sounds dreadful. But after FM's post saying it doesn't have to be perfect, I'll leave it up to him to decide if he puts me in or not. It's really dreadful, but I'll get the camera out anyway, because I was so looking forward to being part of the project.
Wish me luck. Wet season has started and it's unbearably hot, I hope I can do it.
Well, I don't know you and I am new here. But I am glad you are going to contribute. That is the point. Some of us (not me) will be good but the sound will be best and warmest with a lot of contributions. It's a collaboration on Fiddlerman's site, not an audition for the Hall of Fame. (At least that is what I kept telling myself....)
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You're so right Gitel ... thanks for reminding me I don't have to be perfect.
Wait till you all see my videos, you'll know I'm nowhere near it.
Anyway, I've uploaded 2 videos, violin2 and violin3. They're both pretty poor, but maybe Pierre can cut the really bad bits.
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Mad_Wed said:
Sent my Final video to FiddlrMan
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My mom asked me : "What for did you hang a wisp on your violin?
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That was fantastic! I am always mesmerised by your right hand, it's so fluid and you have great control.
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Hey guys,
I haven't heard any of them yet. I don't have my computer with me and have limited internet. I am real anxious to see them and I am sure they will be perfect.
I'll be home on Thursday,
Thanks
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I'm not feeling too well lately but I'm going to at least do violin 4. I'll do some takes tomorrow and pick one out to send in tomorrow.
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Thanks m.k. Robyn Barry Kevin M. said:
I'm not feeling too well lately but I'm going to at least do violin 4. I'll do some takes tomorrow and pick one out to send in tomorrow.
and Mad wed 
Mad_Wed said:
They looked normal on the video, so you were pretty, as usual =).
Nawww thanks mad wed, yea I recorded it the day before I had my wisdoms removed.
Robyn.fnq said:
I was going to put a note in here that I'm pulling out of the project because I just can't do it. I practise every non-working day, but I just don't get it, it sounds dreadful. But after FM's post saying it doesn't have to be perfect, I'll leave it up to him to decide if he puts me in or not. It's really dreadful, but I'll get the camera out anyway, because I was so looking forward to being part of the project.
Wish me luck. Wet season has started and it's unbearably hot, I hope I can do it.
Good Luck Robyn, its all about the spirit and our love for the violin, so don't give up now.
Kevin M. said:
I'm not feeling too well lately but I'm going to at least do violin 4. I'll do some takes tomorrow and pick one out to send in tomorrow.
Get well soon, yes even if its just violin part 4 its great that you're joining us for this project 
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Robyn.fnq said:
That was fantastic! I am always mesmerised by your right hand, it's so fluid and you have great control.
Thank You, Robyn! I'm glad that it looks like this, but sometimes i don't control anything And i'm really glad that You're in! 
Kevin M. said:
I'm not feeling too well lately but I'm going to at least do violin 4. I'll do some takes tomorrow and pick one out to send in tomorrow.
Get well, Kevin! I can't wait to see all of us, playing together 
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...I recorded it the day before I had my wisdoms removed.
Right in time, what can i say 
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Actually, i'm ready for the next project 
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Good one Mad_ ... I'm also looking forward to it, hoping I can get my act together by the time we get to that. I have never had to be disciplined with music, so using the click track was very difficult for me.
I have so much work to do to become 'listenable', but this forum and great group of new friends is helping me endlessly.
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Hey guys, Thanks for all the great stuff you've sent me so far. I LOVE ALL OF THEM!!!!
I am extending the deadline since I have mucho gigs this week. Please send more videos and I'll be mixing from Monday the 5th of Dec.
Can someone please resend this video. I can only see that it came from Sprend. It was only 2KB's
"Christmas project final.wlmp"
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Thanks Fiddler Man for giving a couple more days!
Really sorry I havent posted my progress on Violin1, been really busy with work, So I've kinda been just lurking around the site.
I did about 50 takes today until it got really late! Plus I have to admit this is one of the hardest pieces I played.. ever! xD didn't look so hard from overview.
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Great to hear that you are working on it and that it is a little bit of a challenge. Best way to improve.
Although I don't in any way expect you all to record that many takes or to strive for perfection, it is great practice to do this, examine yourself and learn from your own mistakes.
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That was my video that didn't go through. Just re-sent it.
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Well I've finally done it, I know it pretty bad 
Have a look - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....sQ9MHt4Oq0
Also Fiddlerman, do you need me to send you the video directly as a .mov? or you can download it of youtube?
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Please send it via http://sprend.com/
Just paste my email address in there. [email protected]
Thanks
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Good one Iggy ... this'll be great when it's done!
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Looks good Iggy esp at the start I reckon
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Thanks Iggy, I got it. 
Many great things going on but since you posted it here I'll give you one thing to think about for the future.
You probably already noticed but check out the direction your bow takes at the end of the piece when you are at the tip. You don't reach the tip of the bow very well the way you are sitting and are forced to use your shoulder the rest of the way giving you that curved bowing. Try finding the right angle to get the bow moving more perpendicular to the strings and practice at the tip for a while.
Great fade out at the end!!!
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Many Thanks everyone, I hope it will sound good once it goes with everyones parts
You probably already noticed but check out the direction your bow takes at the end of the piece when you are at the tip.
It's true I notice my self doing this a lot, must because I'm sitting. Thanks for pointing it out FM, I'll practise on this.
Great fade out at the end!!!
Haha really!? Thanks xD
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Here is my first recording.
I know I go a little off key in some places but I am hoping for some good feedback. I know I am far from good violinist. I also recorded sound directly from the transducer which I hope appears at the bottom of this post.
"The circumstances of ones birth are irrelevant, it is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are." (Mewtwo, Pokemon the First Movie)
Wisdom can come from anywhere, make sure you use both ears to listen for it.
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I just want to say that I am still around but I have had a lot of guitar playing gigs. I just got home this morning and checking to see what's going on with the Christmas project. I'm playing tonight and tomorrow as well in San Diego, CA so FM, I will upload a part this Tuesday if that's not too late.
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