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Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 19, 2007, 09:40:56 PM
This post is for:
landbeforetimelover
malte
Petrie
pokeplayer
Weather_lord_7
dash the longneck
saphireraptor
Darkhououmon
action9000
Stitch
Littlefoot1616
KingdomKey23
Flathead770
(wow that's a long list of singers! :D )

Basic music completed: 100%
Original music completed: N/A

Link to download the music so far (you may have to right-click and select "Save target as..." to download):
Bestest Friends music download link (http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared/LBT/Karaoke/Music/Bestest%20Friends%20Music.mp3)
You may sing to this mp3.  I do plan on changing the music quite a bit in the future but if you sing to this version you will still match nicely with any updates I release.


APPLICATION DEADLINE: Midnight (GMT -7) of June 15th, 2007.  If you wish to sing with us, I need to you post here or let me know otherwise that you want to join in.  Please do so by June 15th.  This is because I need to know how to group the singers and I have to give the singers time to get their recordings done.  Thanks. :yes

RECORDING DEADLINE: Midnight (GMT-7) of JUNE 22nd, 2007.
Please submit your recordings to me (MSN, e-mail, yousendit, any method is fine) by June 22nd, 2007.  There will be no extensions to the deadline.  If you have not sent me your recording by this date, you will be excluded from the song.  Thanks. :)


There has been a minor issue about which version of the song to sing: the Movie version by the Gang, or the end credits version, originally sung by Olivia Newton-John.  Malte and I have decided on a system which should help keep everyone happy:

If I could get every singer to post back and say which version they would prefer to sing, that would be awesome!  Assuming that there is roughly an equal number of people on both sides, We'll break up into two groups (one for each variation of the song).  Both groups will sing to the same music.  The final project will consist of THREE songs:
1) Everyone in the "movie version" group singing together,
2) Everyone in the "end credits" group singing together
3) EVERYONE combined into a "mixed" version of the song, which will contain some lines from both versions as a result.  This version may sound a bit crowded, but I will do my best to keep it as clear as possible.

To start off, I need every participant to send me their request as to which version they want to sing.  I know the following:

Action9000: Either one (will go with whichever group has fewer singers)
Malte: Movie version
Petrie: End credits Version

Everyone else, please get back to me and we'll go from there. B)

landbeforetimelover: If you want to sing the movie version, but refuse to sing the "this me do believe" and such lines, I can put you down for the movie version but simply exclude you from those lines (and put you elsewhere in the song).  I always handle the splitting of parts after I receive all of the recordings so that will be fine if you want.  Let me know if that sounds good to you.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on May 19, 2007, 11:03:42 PM
Actually, I'm not so sure about this, I'll let you guys know if I'm gonna sing or not, cause I just feel too embarrased to sing.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 19, 2007, 11:08:49 PM
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Actually, I'm not so sure about this, I'll let you guys know if I'm gonna sing or not, cause I just feel too embarrased to sing.
I can understand where you're coming from.  Honestly though, there's no need to be embarrassed! :)  A few of our fellow members took the plunge after being skeptical about whether it was a good idea; they all survived to tell the story! :lol:

Trust me, in the end you'll be glad you did, especially once you hear our final song. :yes
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 20, 2007, 04:25:48 AM
I would love to do the movie version.  I'm sorry but I just can't sing that line "but this me do believe".  It just makes me feel sick when I hear myself sing it.  I just can't use improper grammer very well let alone sing it!  That'st the only line I have a problem with.  I don't know why - only that I am incapable of singing it.  I wouldn't mind being excluded from that part so count me in! :)


To weather_lord_7:  Don't be embarrassed.  This is just for fun.  None of us can really sing so you're not alone if you can't.  I never worried about being embarrassed.  What does it matter?  So what if you can't sing.  The majority of the world can't.  We all have our gifts and just because yours isn't singing doesn't mean you shouldn't sing.  Do it to help contribute to LBT.  That's why I'm doing it.  C'mon man.  Let's sing!
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Petrie. on May 20, 2007, 06:57:08 AM
Weather Lord, there's a sticky topic at the top of this forum with all the songs we've done so far with links where you can actually download the song.  None of us are professional singers by far, but yet we didn't care and did it anyway. :)  I think that will ease your fear of embarrassing yourself.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on May 20, 2007, 08:14:05 AM
I would like to participate in both versions of the song.  Yet, I wonder how you're going to pull off the End Credits version.  Mainly due to the fact that with the lyrics and all, it seems to strictly be a solo song. (Especially with the singer singing the word "I" at key points so much.) So it will be interesting to see what you pull out of your hat this time, Action9000. :)

But anyways, like I said, I would like to participate in both versions if you don't mind. :^.^:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on May 20, 2007, 07:07:17 PM
Actually I kinda am embarassed, because I have the tendency to talk through my nose (and I've been made fun of for quite a while for that) and I don't even have a microphone. But mostly, it's because of how I talk.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Saphireraptor on May 20, 2007, 07:11:39 PM
aww dont be, i sing out of my nose too, sometimes it feels like im plugging my nose eek!

i'd love to sing in this song! *excites clap* and i don't mind which version either
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 20, 2007, 07:21:16 PM
Who cares?  No one will make fun of you here.  Do you have a laptop?  Unless your laptop is like 12 years old or more, It should have a built in microphone.  You probably can't see it very well.  It's usually just a little pin sized hole on the area surrounding the screen.  Just to add, it's pretty sick but the reason people usually talk through their nose is because of the build up of mucus near the ulia and the epiglottis (I have no idea how to actually spell these words.  Sorry).  Just go cough up some flem and blow your nose before singing and you'll see significant improvment in your speach.  Also, another way to reduce this problem is to mix 1 tablespoon of saly with 8oz. of hot water and take large gulps.  Do not gurgle the water.  It will just taste worse and will have no impact on the water's effectiveness.  Also, avoid foods with mayo, ketchup, mustard, and so on at least 2 houirs before singing.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Saphireraptor on May 20, 2007, 07:32:18 PM
you got epiglottis right xD is it uvula?

yah as for microphone im using a 20 dollar one myself xD, well i had a more expensive one..cept my cat chewed through the wire darn thing

i sort of like salty water eheeheee im weird

but doo join us! the more the merrier ^^
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on May 20, 2007, 07:36:39 PM
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Do you have a laptop?


No, actually, it's a Dell desktop.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 20, 2007, 07:40:51 PM
That really sucks.  Just go to walmart or somewhere and buy one.  They come as cheap as $7 but I would advise you to spend a lot more than that on one because the $7 is crap.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Saphireraptor on May 20, 2007, 07:42:49 PM
hmm do you have a microphone of some sort? or maybe an mp3 that can record voice? I used my mp3 before i had a mic.

there are mics that are sold pretty cheeap. for mine sometimes to get the best quality, go in a silent room, shut the door and everything, and pull a blanket over your head.
the blanket is to try and limit the sound of that nasty flowing air you get in the background recordings

silly but it does work  :DD
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 21, 2007, 03:08:02 AM
Welcome back SaphireRaptor! :yes
Glad to hear that you will be joining us!
By the way, I have a strong feeling that Darkhououmon will be joining us as well!  

The current choices for which version of the song to sing:

Movie Version
Malte
landbeforetimelover
pokeplayer (wants to do both versions)
Darkhououmon
Stitch (Willing to do both versions)
Weather_Lord_7

End Credits Version
Petrie
pokeplayer (wants to do both versions)
Stitch (Willing to do both versions)

People willing to sing either version:
Action9000
saphireraptor
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on May 21, 2007, 09:57:03 PM
Well, I found a microphone at last. But I don't know where to plug it in at. In a Dell desktop. Any-who, I'd like to try my hand at the "This me do believe" line.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 21, 2007, 10:01:00 PM
On the back of the computer, there is most likely a port that looks like a headphone port but it is either an icon of a mic and/or a pink headphone port.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on May 21, 2007, 10:29:36 PM
Thanks LBTlover.

OK, guys. I think I'm ready.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 21, 2007, 10:39:16 PM
Okay.  According to Action9000, you have until June 22 but I wouldn't waste any time if I were you.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Stitch on May 22, 2007, 12:28:19 AM
You can sign me up as well.  I've made recordings of both mixes.

What address should I send them too?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 12:32:01 AM
Awesome, welcome aboard Stitch! :D
Yep, I'll put you in both groups then if you wish.

If the recordings are under 10 MB, you can send them to action9000@hotmail.com.

Otherwise you may have to use yousendit, megapupload, or meet me on MSN (action9000@hotmail.com) to transfer the files.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 12:33:52 AM
I just have a quick question.  If I make any more recordings of me singing, should I post them here?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 12:35:01 AM
Speaking of which, do the following members have MSN?

landbeforetimelover
Weather_Lord_7
Stitch
SaphireRaptor

It would make communication easier if any issues came up, if we could chat in real-time over MSN.  It also lets us share files more easily.  We could also get in some nice friendly conversation with our fellow GoF members. B)

My identity is action9000@hotmail.com.  Feel free to add me!
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 12:35:53 AM
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I just have a quick question. If I make any more recordings of me singing, should I post them here?
Sure!  Post up any recordings you make, if you like, or send them to me using any method of your choice.  I'm taking new recordings all the way up to the 22nd of June.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 12:38:52 AM
Weather_Lord_7:
Do you want to sing just the movie version of the song, just the end credits version of the song, or both?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 12:41:14 AM
Nope.  Don't have msn.  This board is the extent of my social circle.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 12:43:52 AM
Stitch: Did you just send me a recording over yousendit entitled "Best Of Friends"?  (By the way, I want to thank whoever that was who sent that.  This is the first recording I've received from Anyone that had virtually NO background noise!  You just made my life a lot easier, thank you. B) )

Hmm, maybe I should ask everyone to put their name on their recording's file so I can tell who is who!  This group is seriously getting large LOL! :DD
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on May 22, 2007, 12:44:41 AM
Nope. No MSN. Just either AOL (Ao-Hell I call it sometimes) and Mozilla Firefox




Movie version sounds fine to me.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 12:45:52 AM
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Movie version sounds fine to me.
Cool, thanks. B)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 12:48:24 AM
Action9000:  I hope you will look back on your origional posting cuz I think I'v posted about 12 different recordings back there and I have no idea which one's best.  You'll have to decide that for me.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 12:55:33 AM
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I hope you will look back on your origional posting cuz I think I'v posted about 12 different recordings back there and I have no idea which one's best. You'll have to decide that for me.
I won't know that for sure until I put the recordings to music and work with them in detail.  It it too difficult to determine which recording will sound the best when put to music, without putting it to music.  I did not intend to start putting voices to music until I knew I had everyone's recordings, which is why I set a deadline.  I will put everyone's voices in once I have everyone's recordings.

If you would like me to find out for you which one is best, I will need some time to go through them all and check various parts.  I tend to combine recordings actually, using the best parts from each, based on which sections of the song I end up giving each singer (which is usually based on which singer handled which part of the song the best, unless somebody specifically requests a specific part of the song).  It's a fairly complex process so I don't know the answer for you at this point.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Stitch on May 22, 2007, 12:58:27 AM
Yeah, I did just send you recordings for both Bestest Friend (movie version) and Best of Friends (credits version).  Here are links if anyone else wants to see my effort:

Bestest Friend (http://download.yousendit.com/37A3FBC43C417A39)

Best of Friends (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=UW13a0ZkNmM1aVkwTVE9PQ)

And no, I don't have msn.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 01:00:55 AM
I didn't expect answers now, I just wanted to make sure you didn't just take one of my recordings and assume that it was my only one, if you thought it was not that good.  I just want to give you as much as possible to work with.  I will sing almost daily because sometimes I'm better on some days than on other days.  I just want it to be as good as possible, and the more recordings I make, the better they will get as I gain experience (At least I hope so!) :lol
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 01:04:52 AM
Stitch:  It seemed to me that you were not singing it in sync.  Were you singing to the version provided by Action9000?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 01:12:40 AM
Okay. I recorded three more times using the karaoke machine. How'd it turn out?



http://download.yousendit.com/6EE987034B0410E0 (http://download.yousendit.com/6EE987034B0410E0)

http://download.yousendit.com/369DC8FB73E3F35A (http://download.yousendit.com/369DC8FB73E3F35A)

http://download.yousendit.com/A4CCFF4542118597 (http://download.yousendit.com/A4CCFF4542118597)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 01:47:22 AM
I've only listened to 2 of them so far but:
The singing is generally very good.  The problem I'm seeing with the karaoke machine is the amount of mid-bass frequency BUZZing that happens whenever you sing a note.  What is causing that, the karaoke microphone?  It's a bit odd.
I'm not asking you edit it out of the recording; I don't think that will anyway, since its on a fairly important frequency.  Cutting it out would really distort you.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 01:49:37 AM
I have no idea.  The kareoke machine has so many buttons and knobs and I really don't know how to work it.  To give you an idea of how advanced it is - it has a color touch screen.

What do you suggest I do Action9000?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 01:52:01 AM
Okay good news!
Your #3 which I just listened to...
Awesome!

Not too bad for noise and nothing ugly jumping out at me!  So far that looks like one that will make into the song for sure. B)

Whatever you did after #2, you fixed it well enough that I think it's useable. :P:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 01:54:03 AM
Great!!!  Should I record some more?  Do you need any more to work with?  I don't mind.  It's kinda fun!  I just randomly play with the knobs and switches to get it to sound okay.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 01:54:42 AM
Send as many as you want!  I'll take anything you throw at me! B)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 01:56:45 AM
Will do!  I'll record a couple more tomarrow.  I can't do it tonight though.  It's too cold to go out to the RV.  My teeth chatter and it gets into the recording. :lol
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 01:59:01 AM
:lol
My advice: Move your mouth a little further back from the mic.  It may help reduce the BUZZing even more.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 02:02:53 AM
If you want to keep trying, just play around with settings until you get one that reduces distortion, background noise, and buzzing as much as possible.  I personally tend to be a medium distance from the mic, with a medium level on the mic.  Some singers like to be nice and close to the mic, but that Only works if you have an incredibly good mic.  Otherwise the mic just buzzes, especially with male voices.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Littlefoot1616 on May 22, 2007, 05:44:20 AM
Hi guys!

Sorry it's taken me time to get my backside in gear but by a lucky coincidence, my new job told me to take the day off today coz a dinner party function cancelled!  :DD Anywho, I guess I'm happy doing either version. To save the decision making process, Mr Cat on the Fence here will record both versions if that's savvy with you Action? Also, is it ok to record with the music you supplied playing in the background? I dunno if you wanted just the voice section minus the melody. But I suppose either way you can work your music magic on your end regardless ;)

Anywho, I'll get recording them A-SAP and send 'em you ya! ;) (have earplugs at the ready, my performance might upset the neighbourhood dogs  :lol )
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Petrie. on May 22, 2007, 06:40:20 AM
LBTlover - you've a good voice there. :)  I don't know what you recorded your last three with but they're all muffled and lack clarity.  What did you use?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 08:35:22 AM
A highly advanced kareoke machine that I don't know how to use and a microphone that is built into my laptop.  Just trying new things.  Action9000 can use the one he thinks is best.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Littlefoot1616 on May 22, 2007, 08:45:26 AM
OK...finally done. I recorded 3 of each version (and with plenty of mistakes in the process! I did about 16 recording in all coz of missed lines, wrong words, hiccups, cock-ups and general amibent noise and disturbance around me :lol ) Anyway, I'm gonna need people's opinion on the quality of the recording. I had to use the mic on my webcam coz the only other mic I had for some reason generated a stink-load of static before I even started recording. <_< Because the webcam mic is not directional, there might be a little disturbance from ambient sounds (i had to quit one recording coz an ambulance went past my window... sirens BLARING!)
Please ignore the fact that in some recording...at the melody parts were no singing is needed, I do in fact talk to myself. Weird I know but it helps keep me in check...so don't judge!  :lol  :^.^:

Anyway, here are my attempts...linked to Yousendit!

Best of Friends - Littlefoot1616_0001 (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=464FBF475FD7FE6F)

Best of Friends - Littlefoot1616_0002 (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=AB0EE44E1664DB29) - hit a few peaks in this one about 1/2 way through and sound distorts a little.

Best of Friends - Littlefoot1616_0003 (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=3B30F42C553A66F1)

Apologies for the size of the files, I couldn't convert the saved files to MP3 because Goldwave couldn't locate an MP3 converter (apparently).
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Dash The Longneck on May 22, 2007, 08:58:27 AM
I wouldn't mind doing both versions. I am real sorry for not putting up a recording yet. I still need to buy a Microphone. If I don't get one soon enough I'll notify you 2 weeks in advance.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Littlefoot1616 on May 22, 2007, 09:16:25 AM
Oh whoops...and forgot the others too! :slap

Here are the end credit versions I recorded.

Best of Friends ONJver- Littlefoot1616_0001 (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=56A67D9C68A394B1)

Best of Friends ONJver- Littlefoot1616_0002 (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=1E800E4B53187C5C)

Best of Friends ONJver- Littlefoot1616_0003 (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=95AE3F176C423E95)

Enjoy! Hope they're not too unbearable!  :DD
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on May 22, 2007, 12:23:42 PM
Well I'm out of luck. I don't know if my microphone is even a microphone.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 06:03:59 PM
God.  They're 5 bucks at walmart!  Please go get one.  Show me a pic of what you think the mic is.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on May 22, 2007, 07:23:26 PM
Okay.  I did three more recordings.  I hope these are better.  I just played around with the knobs and buttons some more.  I really don't know what I'm doing.  What do you think?



http://download.yousendit.com/C7B0E8BF0CF5DC5C (http://download.yousendit.com/C7B0E8BF0CF5DC5C)

http://download.yousendit.com/D4ED5EE0625FF616 (http://download.yousendit.com/D4ED5EE0625FF616)

http://download.yousendit.com/82E88BF86959DC45 (http://download.yousendit.com/82E88BF86959DC45)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Saphireraptor on May 22, 2007, 08:08:27 PM
Did some recording's might do some more ^^ these are only the movie versions

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?acti...B2215574A013AD8 (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=3B2215574A013AD8)

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?acti...67A65C025B54D62 (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=B67A65C025B54D62)

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?acti...265EB444295BCD0 (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=F265EB444295BCD0)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 22, 2007, 08:25:04 PM
Got the latest recordings.  I'm really getting a lot of material to listen to so I'll look at them in detail later, when we're closer to the deadline and closer to preparing the final song.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 29, 2007, 02:13:33 AM
Hey all, here's a report of our current status.

I have recordings from:
LBTlover
Malte
SaphireRaptor
Pokeplayer
Stitch
Petrie

Still waiting on recordings from:
Weather_Lord_7
dash the longneck
Darkhououmon
action9000 (yeah...about that... :p )
Littlefoot1616

I have word that tobeysan may be interested as well.  He's a "maybe" right now.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Petrie. on May 29, 2007, 07:44:09 AM
Quote from: action9000,May 29 2007 on  01:13 AM
Hey all, here's a report of our current status.

I have recordings from:
LBTlover
Malte
SaphireRaptor
Pokeplayer
Stitch

Still waiting on recordings from:
Weather_Lord_7
dash the longneck
Darkhououmon
action9000 (yeah...about that... :p )
Littlefoot1616

I have word that tobeysan may be interested as well.  He's a "maybe" right now.
Hey look I've neither done my work or slacked off.  :lol:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Littlefoot1616 on May 29, 2007, 10:54:59 AM
Hey Action!

Did you not get my recordings? I put them up but having checked them now the links are duds...I'll repost them here but make sure you get them this time around ;)

Littlefoot1616 - Bestest Friends_0001 (http://download.yousendit.com/3C4DAD096C370185)

Littlefoot1616 - Bestest Friends_0002 (http://download.yousendit.com/41A66E777BECB1AD)

Littlefoot1616 - Bestest Friends_0003 (http://download.yousendit.com/266C184D4DF8FDAF)

Littlefoot1616 - Best of FriendsONJver_0001 (http://download.yousendit.com/5C428B54621F6C83)

Littlefoot1616 - Best of FriendsONJver_0002 (http://download.yousendit.com/C130E56A571BF008)

Littlefoot1616 - Best of FriendsONJver_0003 (http://download.yousendit.com/E0BAF80D23AAD19D)

Hope those are alright! Lemme know if you have any problems with them! ;)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on May 29, 2007, 03:25:16 PM
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Hey look I've neither done my work or slacked off.
Hahaha, whoops...

I originally had you down, Petrie, as "I misplaced your recording, could you send it again?"  Soon after I posted this, I found your recording on my computer so I removed that line from the post however I forgot to put your name in the "I have recordings from..." section.  It should be fixed now; LOL. :lol

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Did you not get my recordings? I put them up but having checked them now the links are duds...I'll repost them here but make sure you get them this time around
Coolness!  I got em this time.  Geez, I really haven't been paying attention, have I LOL.  Thank you. B)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Dash The Longneck on June 05, 2007, 06:23:31 AM
Ok, I will have the songs up in a few days. I just wanted to ask if something was ok. Now, I don't see why it wouldn't be ok but I wanted to check just to make absoloutely sure. Plugging headphones into my computer would have been a huge hassle. So here's what I did. I found a way to get your MP3 of the "Bestest Friends "Music on to my I-Pod. So Now you won't have to worry about hearing it. I wanted to check if getting your music on to my I-pod and singing with that would be ok instead of putting your headphones into the computer?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 05, 2007, 02:22:53 PM
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I wanted to check if getting your music on to my I-pod and singing with that would be ok instead of putting your headphones into the computer?
Yep, that's just fine. B)
Happy recording! :wow
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on June 06, 2007, 09:04:17 AM
Well Action9000, I plan on giving an updated recording once my schedule is a little more open.

Expect it within about a week. :)

See ya later! :^.^:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 08, 2007, 03:52:10 AM
Sounds good, Pokeplayer! B)
I look forward to hearing your updates!
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Dash The Longneck on June 08, 2007, 06:38:50 PM
Okay now I'm confused I got 2 versions of the song recorded it's YouSendIt I don't know how to make a file on there without it wanting me to send it to an e-mail address.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on June 08, 2007, 06:46:13 PM
send it to yourself.  There is an email sent to you with a link.  Copy and paste the link here and delete the email.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Saphireraptor on June 08, 2007, 10:05:41 PM
uhmm i'm willing to sing either one, i really do like the end credits one though but i'lll record both versions either way ^^
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: KingdomKey23 on June 08, 2007, 11:06:38 PM
Mind if I join in guys? That song was actually one of my favorites. I'd like to do the end credits one. Do you know where I can find the background music that Action is using?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 09, 2007, 12:39:36 AM
Hey KingdomKey, you're just in time! :D  Welcome to the party! :wow

Anywho, the link to the music is here:
http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared...nds%20Music.mp3 (http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared/LBT/Karaoke/Music/Bestest%20Friends%20Music.mp3)
You may have to right-click and say "Save target as...", depending on how your computer is set up.

Details of the recording and the GoF songs in general can be seen here:
http://z7.invisionfree.com/thegangoffive/i...?showtopic=1506 (http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=1362)

Have fun! B)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: KingdomKey23 on June 09, 2007, 03:07:47 AM
Thanks, which version is this? The ending one or the one done by the gang?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Malte279 on June 09, 2007, 03:37:32 AM
You can sing either or both versions to this music. Nice to have you with us for this project KingdomKey23  :yes
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 09, 2007, 04:47:04 AM
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You can sing either or both versions to this music.
Malte is right.  Sing whichever set of lyrics you want.  Please just label your file indicating your username and which version you sang. Thanks! B)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: KingdomKey23 on June 09, 2007, 09:02:43 AM
Ah, okay, thanks for clerfying that. Now I have to practice, practice, practice again. XD
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Dash The Longneck on June 10, 2007, 07:16:02 AM
Unfortunately I could only do the movie version not the Olivia Newton John version. If I did that one to my dad would probably have to kick me out of the house. LOL ANyway I'm not to good at singing but please try to restrain yourself from coming to New Jersey and breaking my computer Microphone. ;)

I did 2 of them couldn't really make the Yousendit link as well as the others on this site did. Once again I'm sorry if this stinks if you want please feel free to offer advice on what I can for the next song to sound how do I put this.............. Better?

Best of friends version 1 (http://www.yousendit.com/download/WFJXNU1GaTFFd2MwTVE9PQ)

Best of friends Version 2 (http://www.yousendit.com/download/WFJXNU1ERndOQncwTVE9PQ)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on June 10, 2007, 07:16:00 PM
Okay, I hold a real problem.  I'm so used to listening to your music with insturment versions that I can't keep in sync without those insturments.  They're like a guide for me.  So, until I get a guide of some kind, I really can't do this. :(
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 10, 2007, 07:39:43 PM
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Okay, I hold a real problem. I'm so used to listening to your music with insturment versions that I can't keep in sync without those insturments. They're like a guide for me. So, until I get a guide of some kind, I really can't do this.
I'll help you with that as soon as I can.  I misplaced the MP3 of the music with the instruments playing the melody.  In order to make another one, I need a bit of time to hook up my laptop and re-render the project to MP3.  I don't have time to do that right now, as I'm heading out soon but I'll post up one with instruments as soon as possible (hopefully tonight or tomorrow)!
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on June 11, 2007, 09:21:51 PM
Quote from: action9000,Jun 10 2007 on  06:39 PM
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Okay, I hold a real problem. I'm so used to listening to your music with insturment versions that I can't keep in sync without those insturments. They're like a guide for me. So, until I get a guide of some kind, I really can't do this.
I'll help you with that as soon as I can.  I misplaced the MP3 of the music with the instruments playing the melody.  In order to make another one, I need a bit of time to hook up my laptop and re-render the project to MP3.  I don't have time to do that right now, as I'm heading out soon but I'll post up one with instruments as soon as possible (hopefully tonight or tomorrow)!
Well I hope you do get it done soon, Action9000.  I really want to do this song and I seriously need the help. :)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 11, 2007, 10:55:11 PM
hey Pokeplayer, sorry for the wait!  Here's the music:
(you may have to right-click and say "save target as..." depending on your computer)
http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared...TRUMENTS%20.mp3 (http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared/LBT/Karaoke/Music/bestest%20friends%20WITH%20VOCAL%20INSTRUMENTS%20.mp3)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Petrie. on June 12, 2007, 06:09:29 AM
Quite a popular song methinks. ;)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on June 12, 2007, 08:38:13 AM
Quote from: action9000,Jun 11 2007 on  09:55 PM
hey Pokeplayer, sorry for the wait!  Here's the music:
(you may have to right-click and say "save target as..." depending on your computer)
http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared...TRUMENTS%20.mp3 (http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared/LBT/Karaoke/Music/bestest%20friends%20WITH%20VOCAL%20INSTRUMENTS%20.mp3)
Thanks!  I'll hopefully have it ready by Friday. :)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: KingdomKey23 on June 12, 2007, 11:00:53 AM
Hey, Action, I'm all set with the recording. I think it went pretty well.  :p So, can I mail it to you? Do you have a yahoo address?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 12, 2007, 01:10:08 PM
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Do you have a yahoo address?
I do but it's inactive.  I have Yahoo Messenger account which I use sometimes.It's action9000

If the file is under 10 MB, you can send it to action9000@hotmail.com or tmurray9@gmail.com.  You could also meet me on MSN at some point.

Otherwise you can send it through http://www.yousendit.com (http://www.yousendit.com)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on June 15, 2007, 08:09:20 PM
Bestest Friends (http://download.yousendit.com/487504062AAFF935)

Best of Friends (http://download.yousendit.com/6F4F76F23CEFBE2B)

And there are my own recordings.

Now, one thing you'll notice is how much longer Best of Friends, the End Credits version is longer than Bestest Friends, the Movie version.  I noticed this with the songs themselves and went with it.

Best of Friends holds a slower tempo and more than just a piano for insturments you hear in the background.  This is something I noticed that should be taken into consideration.  Just a heads up. :)

Well, I hope you guys enjoy these.

Know that I may not get another chance to do this before the deadline, so this is more than likely the moment of truth.  Here's hoping for the best. :)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 15, 2007, 08:30:21 PM
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Best of Friends holds a slower tempo and more than just a piano for insturments you hear in the background. This is something I noticed that should be taken into consideration. Just a heads up.
In theory, yes.  I was not going to take this into consideration though, for a couple of reasons:

1) If we make the two songs two different tempos, we have NO way to combine everyone together into a full-group song.  I need to make sure everyone's recording, no matter which version they sing, is the SAME tempo.

2) This project is not on a large enough scale to justify me writing two fully-orchestrated versions of the music.  That takes time. :p I sent you a (very long) PM with details, pokeplayer. B)

I'll look at your recordings in a moment...did you sing BOTH versions to my music?  If you did, there is no reason they should be different lengths.  Do not sing the End Credits version of the lyrics to the original End Credits music.  It won't work in our project.  Sing both versions to the music I uploaded here, please.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 15, 2007, 08:38:16 PM
Everyone, this is the LAST day to join up!  If you aren't signed up by the time I'm going to bed tonight, I hope to see you in our next song! B)

To everyone who hasn't sent me a recording yet:
You have one more week to send your recording in to me before I close submissions for this song.  

KingdomKey, I don't have yours yet. You say you have it ready for me.  If it's too big for e-mail, convert it to an mp3 (44100 Hz, 320 kb/s, mono) and cut off the blank stuff at the end of the file.  That will significantly reduce the size and let it fit into e-mail.  If you don't want to do that, just check out http://www.yousendit.com (http://www.yousendit.com) and send it to action9000@hotmail.com
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on June 15, 2007, 11:16:49 PM
Quote from: action9000,Jun 15 2007 on  07:30 PM
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Best of Friends holds a slower tempo and more than just a piano for insturments you hear in the background. This is something I noticed that should be taken into consideration. Just a heads up.
In theory, yes.  I was not going to take this into consideration though, for a couple of reasons:

1) If we make the two songs two different tempos, we have NO way to combine everyone together into a full-group song.  I need to make sure everyone's recording, no matter which version they sing, is the SAME tempo.

2) This project is not on a large enough scale to justify me writing two fully-orchestrated versions of the music.  That takes time. :p I sent you a (very long) PM with details, pokeplayer. B)

I'll look at your recordings in a moment...did you sing BOTH versions to my music?  If you did, there is no reason they should be different lengths.  Do not sing the End Credits version of the lyrics to the original End Credits music.  It won't work in our project.  Sing both versions to the music I uploaded here, please.
Well, I will level with you and say that I did do Best of Friends to the End Credits version of the song.

I was only doing it that way because I wasn't 100% sure how the lyrics go and your page with those lyrics was down.  I hope your page is back up now and so that I can get it done properally.

I'll go and make a new one right now.

Give me a little time.  It won't take too long. :)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 15, 2007, 11:19:07 PM
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your page with those lyrics was down.
I only allow 5 connections to my site at any one time.  Because of all the popularity my TV episodes have seemed to picked up, I have people downloading off me 24/7 making my site difficult to connect to...
Until now.  LBTLover is hosting the episodes now and I have taken them off of my site until further notice.  My site should be a lot more reliable now. B)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on June 15, 2007, 11:50:25 PM
Quote from: action9000,Jun 15 2007 on  10:19 PM
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your page with those lyrics was down.
I only allow 5 connections to my site at any one time.  Because of all the popularity my TV episodes have seemed to picked up, I have people downloading off me 24/7 making my site difficult to connect to...
Until now.  LBTLover is hosting the episodes now and I have taken them off of my site until further notice.  My site should be a lot more reliable now. B)
Yeah, I noticed.  Now that I've gotten it done, here are the newest versions of my songs.  Complete in 44100 Hz like you asked. :)

Bestest Friends (http://download.yousendit.com/DA8AB20E073DE429)

Best of Friends (http://download.yousendit.com/6BD2E15E321C6FCE)

Remember, there may be a problem with the volume of my voice.  It is sadly difficult for me to control such a thing.  I hope you can allow these to be used, regardless of their problems.  You don't know how much I really want to be in this one. :)

Oh, and about people downloading off of you so much, that's partly the fault of several of us members here at Gang of Five. (I'm not obligated to say who for protection reasons.) Once word spread about all you do for the LBT community, you just became rather popular amongst LBT fans.  Especially quite a number of people on YouTube.  Yeah, so sorry about that. :D

And as for everyone here, I hope you enjoy these.

See ya later! :^.^:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 16, 2007, 12:17:53 AM
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I hope you can allow these to be used, regardless of their problems. You don't know how much I really want to be in this one.
Don't worry about a thing.  Everyone who sent me a recording will be in the final releases of the song! B)

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that's partly the fault of several of us members here at Gang of Five. (I'm not obligated to say who for protection reasons.) Once word spread about all you do for the LBT community, you just became rather popular amongst LBT fans
I figured something like that would happen...I hoped it wouldn't but oh well.  Thankfully, LBTLover is able and willing to host the episodes for us now.  I'm not exactly an ideal host for large files anyway.  My connection is too slow to really handle it.  I'll stick with sharing smaller files like our karaoke songs. ;)

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Yeah, so sorry about that.
While I specifically asked people here to Not spread the link around, no real harm was done.  I'm not in any trouble and LBTLover can host the episodes on a faster connection than I can.  Don't expect me to be hosting any large files again though. :p
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 16, 2007, 12:47:34 AM
Oh Kacie, you gonna send me your singing sometime? ;)  :lol:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on June 16, 2007, 12:54:57 AM
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At least LBTLover is willing to host now.

I'm not offended, I just don't want people to think that I was some unwilling jerk who wouldn't host before.  Your wording sort of makes it seem that way.  I just created my site.  I wasn't unwilling before, I was unable.  Just wanted to clear that up.  I know you didn't mean it that way. B)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 16, 2007, 01:07:19 AM
I'll fix the wording. B)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 19, 2007, 03:02:19 AM
Reminder to all singers!

I need your recordings by June 22nd.  If you have not sent your recording to me by the end of June 22nd, you will Not be a part of this project!

I have NOT received recordings from:
Darkhououmon
Weather_lord_7

I hope you can both get your voices in on time!  I'd hate to cut you out of such a large-scale project.  :(  This is going to be fantastic!   :D  Join in; you Won't regret it. B)  Once you hear our final songs, it will all be worth it, trust me. :yes

Music can be found here:
http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared.../Karaoke/Music/ (http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared/LBT/Karaoke/Music/)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Malte279 on June 19, 2007, 03:28:42 AM
It would be really, really great if you two could join us in our project :yes
None of us is a professional singer, so you don't need to fear that any "high standarts" need to be fulfilled, but it is just so much fun.
As we don't have many female singers I would be especially happy to have you with us Kacie :yes
but every voice counts. The invitation goes to both of you :)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on June 19, 2007, 08:30:41 AM
Sorry, but I don't think I can. :(

Some kinda difficulty with the microphone.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Malte279 on June 20, 2007, 12:03:16 PM
Closing time for this project is drawing nearer and I'm really happy that more people participated than in any previous singing project of the GOF :yes
Two days are left before the last recordings can be send.
All those who participate in this project may add this award to their signature once we have the final version of our Bestest friends version posted here in the GOF (wait till then though before adding the award to your signature ;)):
(http://mitglied.lycos.de/malte2709/GOF%20Awards/SongAwards/BestestFriendsAward2.jpg)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Saphireraptor on June 22, 2007, 12:38:53 AM
my recording for the olivia newton john version
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?acti...B1F6EBB4232F0C3 (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=2B1F6EBB4232F0C3)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 22, 2007, 01:26:47 AM
Got it, thanks Saphire! B)

Darkhououmon, I hope you can get me a recording tomorrow! :D
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: DarkHououmon on June 23, 2007, 12:25:51 AM
Oh boy. It's too late isn't it? Oh well, I send you a link in your PM box anyway, Action.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 23, 2007, 01:47:00 AM
Good news, it isn't too late until 14 minutes from now! :lol:  :p
You may feel a little embarrassed now but it'll pay off in the end ;)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on June 24, 2007, 12:09:03 AM
Thanks to everyone who sang!  I will post the completed some as soon as possible. B)

Please note: I recently took a night stocking position at a grocery store to help bring in some money while I search for a better job.  My first night is tonight, in about an hour (11pm to 7 am).  This will severely affect the amount of time I have to work on the song.  To those of you I told that the song would be complete by the 24th or 25th: There is No way I'll have the song up for tomorrow. I do not know my work schedule yet but working all night and sleeping all day does strange things to a person. :p   I will try to get the songs done as soon as possible.  With any luck, I'll have the first version up by the 27th.
Sorry all, life just got in the way. :(
I don't want to sacrifice qualtiy and rush the song.  Because there are so many singers, this song will demand a lot of attention from me.  I'll keep you all posted.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 05, 2007, 11:25:18 PM
I'll have the first version (the movie version) posted up tomorrow with any luck.  I'm sorry for the delay.

In the meantime, here's a comic for my fellow singers:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/action9000/KaraokeDog.gif)

:p :lol
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on July 06, 2007, 12:06:27 AM
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I'm sorry for the delay.


It's understandable from what you're going through.  I would rather wait a month and get a really good song that wait a hour and get an absolute piece of crap.  I'm sure everyone else here feels the same way.  Here's to hoping it's gonna be great! B)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 06, 2007, 08:06:54 PM
After much delay, I have the final mix of "Bestest Friends" sung by the group who sent me recordings of the in-movie version of the song.  It can be downloaded here (320 kb/s stereo 44.1 kHz Mp3 format)

(you may have to right-click and say "save target as..." depending on your browser and your computer)
The Gang of Five - Bestest Friends (http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared/LBT/Karaoke/Finished%20Songs/The%20Gang%20of%20Five%20-%20Bestest%20Friends.mp3)

I'll have the other two versions of the song up as soon as possible.  Estimated: 2 to 3 days for the next one.

Anyone who participated, feel free to put the Bestest Friends award banner in your signature! :D  B)
(http://mitglied.lycos.de/malte2709/GOF%20Awards/SongAwards/BestestFriendsAward2.jpg)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 06, 2007, 11:18:36 PM
I just had to share this, just for fun:
Here's a version of me singing Bestest Friends by myself.  The recording goes funny in a couple of spots. This is because I recorded on my laptop on batteries in a car :p
http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared...t%20Friends.mp3 (http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared/LBT/Karaoke/Finished%20Songs/Action9000%20Solo%20-%20Bestest%20Friends.mp3)

I'm pretty happy with it :)
(except I sang a couple wrong words, heh :p)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: KingdomKey23 on July 06, 2007, 11:35:42 PM
Heheh, nice going, guys! You all did great!  ;)  Now I still have to wait to see the one's our group did. Nice solo one, Action! Again, awesome job everyone!
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on July 07, 2007, 08:13:31 AM
Wow!  Singers not being in sync makes quite the difference.  You did so well, that I can't decide if the movie or fanmade one is better. :)

Great job, action9000! :^.^:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Malte279 on July 07, 2007, 09:42:17 AM
Thanks for all the work you are doing to make these projects possible Tim! :yes
We have never had as many participants as we had this time.
Do you remember the order of the voices (which parts are sung by whom?) I guess I recognize your, Adam's, Saphire's and my own voice with certainty and can make some guesses about which of the other voices belongs to whom, but I'm not totally sure about every voice.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Petrie. on July 07, 2007, 06:55:01 PM
Quote from: Malte279,Jul 7 2007 on  08:42 AM
Thanks for all the work you are doing to make these projects possible Tim! :yes
We have never had as many participants as we had this time.
Do you remember the order of the voices (which parts are sung by whom?) I guess I recognize your, Adam's, Saphire's and my own voice with certainty and can make some guesses about which of the other voices belongs to whom, but I'm not totally sure about every voice.
Only problem with that Malte, is I didn't participate in that one.  :wow  :p
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 07, 2007, 07:36:04 PM
LOL :p
The voice that sounds like Adam is probably that of Stitch.  I will get a list of who sang what parts posted up shortly.  I don't remember the exact division of voices in the last part of the song, but here it is for the first part:

Flathead: "Sometimes Friends have to leave.  It's very sad but true.
But this me do believe

Flathead, Littlefoot1616: friends still a part of you.

Pokeplayer: And if you go away and live some other place

Malte: I will think of you each day and see your smiling face

Stitch and Malte: And we will always be your friends

Action9000: No matter where you are

Darkhououmon: Just around the bend or very very far.

Dash the Longneck: Wherever you will go

Dash and LBTlover: when you reach your journey's end

Littlefoot1616: No matter what
Littlefoot1616 and Malte: We'll always be
Littlefoot1616, Malte and SaphireRaptor: Your friends.

I don't recall the rest of it.  I'll confirm it soon.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on July 07, 2007, 07:37:44 PM
Was I even in that one Action?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 07, 2007, 07:38:55 PM
Yep, you're in it.  You have one line in the first part.  I will check to see where your lines are in the second part.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 07, 2007, 08:00:30 PM
Okay, the full list of participants:

Flathead: "Sometimes Friends have to leave. It's very sad but true.
But this me do believe

Flathead, Littlefoot1616: friends still a part of you.

Pokeplayer: And if you go away and live some other place

Malte: I will think of you each day and see your smiling face

Stitch and Malte: And we will always be your friends

Action9000: No matter where you are

Darkhououmon: Just around the bend or very very far.

Dash the Longneck: Wherever you will go

Dash and LBTlover: when you reach your journey's end

Littlefoot1616: No matter what

Littlefoot1616 and Malte: We'll always be

Littlefoot1616, Malte and SaphireRaptor: Your friends.




LBT lover, Littlefoot1616, Malte, Pokeplayer: We will always be your friends

Fladhead, Littlefoot1616, Malte: Although we're far apart

Action9000: I'll see you in my dreams

Action9000, Saphireraptor: and feel you in my heart

Action9000, SaphireRaptor, Stitch: And we won't be surprised

Action9000, SaphireRaptor, Stitch, Littlefoot1616: if we meet again

Darkhououmon, Flathead, Littlefoot1616, Stitch: and when we do, we still will be

Action9000, Darkhououmon, Flathead, LBT lover, Littlefoot1616, Stitch: Your friends.

Dash the Longneck, LBT lover, Littlefoot1616, Malte, SaphireRaptor: Your very

Dash the Longneck, LBT lover, Littlefoot1616, Malte, SaphireRaptor, Flathead: truest,

Dash the Longneck, LBT lover, Malte, SaphireRaptor, Flathead: Bestest

Action9000, Darkhououmon, Dash the Longneck, Flathead, LBT lover, Littlefoot1616, Malte, SaphireRaptor, Stitch: "Friends"
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 08, 2007, 12:24:20 AM
I managed to finish this early!
Here is the second version, folks: The End Credits version of Best of Friends! B)

Download it here:
The Gang of Five - Best of Friends (http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared/LBT/Karaoke/Finished%20Songs/The%20Gang%20of%20Five%20-%20Best%20Of%20Friends.mp3)

Featured in this song are:

KingdomKey
Littlefoot1616
Malte
Petrie
SaphireRaptor
Stitch

The following are the lines sung by each vocalist:

KingdomKey: Sometimes friends have to leave.  It's sad but true.  But this I do believe, they stay a part of you


Pokeplayer, Petrie: And if you go away to live some other place
Petrie: I will think of you each day and see your smiling face

Petrie and Littlefoot1616: and I will always be your friend

saphireRaptor: no matter where you are

Stitch: Just around the bend

Malte: or very very far

Littlefoot1616: wherever you will go when you reach your journey's end

KingdomKey, littlefoot1616: no matter what, I'll always be

KingdomKey, Littlefoot1616, SaphireRaptor: your friend

I will always be your friend

KingdomKey, Littlefoot1616, Stitch: although we're far apart

Malte: I'll see you in my dreams

Pokeplayer: and feel you in my heart

Petrie: and though the years may fly, I know we'll meet again

Littlefoot1616, Petrie: and when we do, I still will be

Littlefoot1616, Petrie, Pokeplayer, SaphireRaptor: your friend

KingdomKey, Littlefoot1616, Malte, Petrie, SaphireRaptor: I'll always be your truest

KingdomKey, Littlefoot1616, Malte, Petrie, Pokeplayer, SaphireRaptor: friend.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on July 08, 2007, 01:44:50 AM
Is my voice really so bad in "Best of Friends" that you HAD to exclude me?  Remember, I did send a recording for BOTH songs.

Still, was good without me. :)

But I really wanted to be a part of it. :(
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Petrie. on July 08, 2007, 11:03:23 AM
Well, gee, that's very nice to say after all Tim has done here.  Tim can only work with what we give him, and he will choose the parts where the vocalists have done the best.  If in doubt, check your recordings.  You have the instrumental track to sing to, and you have your own vocal track...mix the two together and get an idea of what works in the song, and what part you may want to re-record over.  I posted my own solo rendition weeks ago, and that was my sixth take (and the one Tim used in the group version).

Awesome job Tim.  This version worked out very nice as well, and included a lot more singers than our past projects have. :)  Hey Jason, great job, you and me with our duets.  :D
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 08, 2007, 03:24:06 PM
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Is my voice really so bad in "Best of Friends" that you HAD to exclude me? Remember, I did send a recording for BOTH songs.
Oh hey, you did send me one!  LOL I actually completely missed it :P: I have files all over this folder and I simply bypassed yours somehow (I guess my organization system isn't good enough for handling two versions of the same song).
I'll be gone all day so I can't fix it now but I'll add you in soon.  Sorry for the error!
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on July 08, 2007, 07:25:11 PM
Oh, well that makes me feel better now, action9000. :)

It's very simple understanding that you missed mine.

Hope you get it up soon.

See ya later! :^.^:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Dash The Longneck on July 08, 2007, 09:30:08 PM
You did a great job Action. The song came out perfect. And I now realise why I never got the singing roles in the musicals that I was in at school. After hearing how I sounded I'd stick myself in the chorus if I heard myself too. :lol:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: KingdomKey23 on July 08, 2007, 10:11:41 PM
Awesome! I like the little duet I did with Littlefoot1616! I had a great time singing with you guys. I'm glad I could contribute to the Gang of Five, and of course, great job Action for putting it all together.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Malte279 on July 09, 2007, 03:14:16 AM
And a good job on your singing part as well KingdomKey23! You have a very good singing voice.
So do the other singers. It is really cool that so many of you participated in this group project :)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: KingdomKey23 on July 09, 2007, 04:40:32 AM
Hehehe, thanks, Malte.  :D You were great, too.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 09, 2007, 05:53:25 PM
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Hope you get it up soon.

See ya later!
Got it!  Check out the song now; you now have a solo part as as well as a couple of group parts, Pokeplayer.

Download it here:
The Gang of Five - Best of Friends (http://action9000.homeip.net/Backup/Shared/LBT/Karaoke/Finished%20Songs/The%20Gang%20of%20Five%20-%20Best%20Of%20Friends.mp3)

Featured in this song are:

KingdomKey
Littlefoot1616
Malte
Petrie
Pokeplayer
SaphireRaptor
Stitch

All of you are welcome, if you haven't yet, to add this award banner into your signature!
(http://mitglied.lycos.de/malte2709/GOF%20Awards/SongAwards/BestestFriendsAward2.jpg)

The following are the lines sung by each vocalist:

KingdomKey: Sometimes friends have to leave.  It's sad but true.  But this I do believe, they stay a part of you

Pokeplayer, Petrie: And if you go away to live some other place

Petrie: I will think of you each day and see your smiling face

Petrie and Littlefoot1616: and I will always be your friend

saphireRaptor: no matter where you are

Stitch: Just around the bend

Malte: or very very far

Littlefoot1616: wherever you will go when you reach your journey's end

KingdomKey, littlefoot1616: no matter what, I'll always be

KingdomKey, Littlefoot1616, SaphireRaptor: your friend

I will always be your friend

KingdomKey, Littlefoot1616, Stitch: although we're far apart

Malte: I'll see you in my dreams

Pokeplayer: and feel you in my heart

Petrie: and though the years may fly, I know we'll meet again

Littlefoot1616, Petrie: and when we do, I still will be

Littlefoot1616, Petrie, Pokeplayer, SaphireRaptor: your friend

KingdomKey, Littlefoot1616, Malte, Petrie, SaphireRaptor: I'll always be your truest

KingdomKey, Littlefoot1616, Malte, Petrie, Pokeplayer, SaphireRaptor: friend.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on July 10, 2007, 09:52:29 AM
*listens to his own parts* Wow!  I even impress myself sometimes. :D

Great job, action9000.

BTW, what are your plans for the third version of it you're planning?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 10, 2007, 06:14:06 PM
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BTW, what are your plans for the third version of it you're planning?
There were a couple of people (Petrie and KingdomKey) who only sent me recordings of the End Credits version.  I am making a 3rd version which includes them in a "combination" version of the song.  This 3rd version will include all 12 of our singers, instead of 10 in the Movie version and 7 in the End Credits version.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Littlefoot1616 on July 10, 2007, 08:37:39 PM
Wow! The songs sound GREAT!  :D Apologies for my absence recently...literally just finished the "working week from hell!" (56hrs over just 7days...not fun <_< ). So glad I took on this singing project! And the harmonising with other members was wickid! Quite a set of pipes you guys (and gals) have! I loved my harmonising with KingdomKey and with Petrie! Like the Symphony Orchestra all over again! LOL You guys made me sound good!  :^.^:

Excellent work Action! Major kudos to you my friend! You did an outstanding job splicing all out pieces together! Thanks for all your effort you put into this project! I know for sure I'll be doing this again!  :D
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Saphireraptor on July 12, 2007, 01:30:00 AM
oh wow! thanks a lot for putting such effort into the projects Action9000!
everyone sounds soo good eyii! *listens over again*  :DD
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on July 12, 2007, 01:55:24 AM
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(56hrs over just 7days...not fun)

LOL.  I can work easily 80 hours a week if I want to.  There's so much work to be done, I have to hire other people in to help me.  I get several hundred computers to be fixed a week.  If I worked 24/7 I couldn't get it done alone.  I've worked so far 50 hours in 3 days cuz 2 out of my 16 workers are on vacation.  That's why I haven't had much free time lately and I haven't made much of an appearance on the board.  I couldn't even imagine having to fill in for all my workers.  I would have to stay up all night every day they were gone and I would get maybe 25% of it done. :lol

The whole point of that was to say that little old me is suffering just like you so you're not alone.  Where do you work anyways?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Littlefoot1616 on July 13, 2007, 06:56:01 AM
Quote from: landbeforetimelover,Jul 12 2007 on  12:55 AM
LOL.  I can work easily 80 hours a week if I want to.  There's so much work to be done, I have to hire other people in to help me.  I get several hundred computers to be fixed a week.  If I worked 24/7 I couldn't get it done alone.  I've worked so far 50 hours in 3 days cuz 2 out of my 16 workers are on vacation.  That's why I haven't had much free time lately and I haven't made much of an appearance on the board.  I couldn't even imagine having to fill in for all my workers.  I would have to stay up all night every day they were gone and I would get maybe 25% of it done. :lol

The whole point of that was to say that little old me is suffering just like you so you're not alone.  Where do you work anyways?
Granted LBTLover but you are an EMPLOYER....it's a different perspective when you have to work +/-60hrs when you are the EMPLOYEE and you have to work for someone else. If it was my own business then maybe so and considering that they are jobs I don't particularly wanna "work my way up the ladder" so to speak...it seems a lot more laborious. Also, it's a bit of a drain on the social life when you have to turn down every friendly invitation to do something coz you gotta work.  :angry:

Don't get me wrong LBTLover, I'm not having a go at ya :D Just felt I had to share the reason for my weekly absence which was kinda bad of me not to have announced before it was due to happen. But I'm back now and got time to spare (at long last!) :DD
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Malte279 on July 13, 2007, 08:23:02 AM
We all have our share of misery I suppose, so pitty to everyone :lol
Yesterday I had three subsequent exams. Six hours of nonstop exam writing. Non-stop however is not quite true as one of the exams (the second) had to be taken in a room more than a kilometer from the rooms where the other exams were to be taken. As one exam started the moment the previous one stopped I sure had to rush.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on July 13, 2007, 09:02:50 AM
LOL.  Well Littlefoot1616, I can see you pov, but I'm used to working 2 hours a week and getting paid around $6000 a month for doing basically nothing.  NOW, I had to work those long hours for NO EXTRA pay!  Not to mention how rusty I've been getting.  It took me a long time to remember how to install windows 98. :lol:

Now don't get me wrong, I would much rather be an employer than an employee, but I was now having to take the job of an employer, admin, and buisness owner.  I haven't gotten any sleep in the past few days.  Though I didn't have to drive to my job, or get dressed, or worry about being on time, or worry about when my bathroom break was, so I guess I had it easy. :D
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on July 13, 2007, 09:11:51 AM
If we're going to go off topic here, we might as well make another topic. :P:

You think YOU guys have it hard?  Try working at retail where, if you don't have enough business, you get totally bored out of your skull.  Trust me, it's murder when you can only walk around your department when you have nothing to do. (The 3 hours of boredom I had yesterday was a fine example.)

Now, can we all please get back on topic? :lol:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Littlefoot1616 on July 17, 2007, 10:16:20 AM
Quote from: pokeplayer984,Jul 13 2007 on  08:11 AM
Now, can we all please get back on topic? :lol:
You're absolutely right pokeplayer!  :yes  :DD

Question...how'd ppl get their "Bestest Friends" banners? It just dawned on me that I haven't receive mine yet? Did I miss the distribution ceremony? :cry Or can I still apply for one? :^.^:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Malte279 on July 17, 2007, 02:55:03 PM
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Question...how'd ppl get their "Bestest Friends" banners? It just dawned on me that I haven't receive mine yet? Did I miss the distribution ceremony?  Or can I still apply for one?
I began to wonder if you didn't want to have it ;)
You just need to copy the following url into your signature:
http://mitglied.lycos.de/malte2709/GOF%20A...iendsAward2.jpg (http://mitglied.lycos.de/malte2709/GOF%20Awards/SongAwards/BestestFriendsAward2.jpg)
You can also optain that url by rightclicking on the award in somebody elses signature. Join the noble "Order of the Bestest Friends" :lol
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 19, 2007, 10:42:32 PM
Done! :D

Well everyone, the final result of "Bestest Friends / Best Of Friends" is complete and ready to share.  This version includes Everyone who sent me a recording for either "Bestest Friends" or "Best Of Friends".  In total, we have 12 great singers with us for this performance and I give thanks to every one of them! :)  
Well done! :wow

I am trying to shut down my web server (to save electricity).  As a result, I am moving the songs to an online "storage box". Click this link:

http://www.4shared.com/dir/3255352/e3cc567/LBT.html (http://www.4shared.com/dir/3255352/e3cc567/LBT.html)

and you will see a number of folders.  If you open the "Songs" folder, you will see each song listed.  Click the folder with the name "Best Friends Mix" to find this song.  To download it, click the file on the right-hand side that appears in that folder.

I am impressed, everyone!  The next song project will start soon. B)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on July 19, 2007, 10:58:43 PM
glad to learn your shutting that money hog down for good.  How much was in setting ya back anyways?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 19, 2007, 11:08:36 PM
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How much was in setting ya back anyways?
I don't know exactly, as there are so many factors on a power bill that could affect it.  There's no way to know what exactly it was costing without figuring out how many kWh the machine gobbles up....I don't know, nor do I feel like calculating it out.  I do know that it wasn't very significant but I'd just rather not use it if I don't have to.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: KingdomKey23 on July 20, 2007, 07:18:10 AM
Excellent job, Action! The final version was awesome! You worked really hard on it! And I'm glad I could contribute! And great job to the other members! You also did great!  :^.^:
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on July 20, 2007, 09:56:02 AM
*applauds* Great job, Action!  This was really good!  You really have a talent that I feel shouldn't be wasted.  You really should think about going into a carrer that involves this talent of yours.  I think you'll be great for it! :^.^:

Anyways, could you PLEASE post who did what part?  It's driving me nuts trying to figure out who did what part. :)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 20, 2007, 05:57:40 PM
Coming up!

For those technical people around here who are curious as to what this actually looks like on my computer, behold: :p

LBTlover, you asked why I need a big monitor.  Well, this is why!  Try fitting this in 800x600! :p
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/action9000/BestFriendsMixFLStudio.png)

And here are how the song breaks down among our 12 vocalists:


Littlefoot1616: Sometimes Friends have to leave, it's very sad but true. But this me do believe

Dash the Longneck, Flathead770, Littlefoot1616: they still a part of you.

KingdomKey, Pokeplayer: And if you away and live some other place

Malte: I will think of you each day

Darkhououmon, Malte: and see your smiling face

Action9000, Petrie, Stitch: and we will always be your friends

Petrie: No matter where you are

LBTlover: Just around the bend

LBTlover, SaphireRaptor: or very very far

Flaedhead: wherever you will go

Flathead, Littlefoot1616: when you reach your journey's end

Littlefoot1616: No Matter what

Littlefoot1616, Malte: We'll always be

Darkhououmon, Flathead, LBTlover, Littlefoot1616, SaphireRaptor: Your Friends



LBTlover, Littlefoot1616, Malte, Pokeplayer, SaphireRaptor: We will always be your friends

Dash the Longneck, Flathead, Littlefoot1616, Malte, Petrie: Although we're far apart

Action9000, Dash the Longneck, LBTlover, Petrie: I'll see you in my dreams

Action9000, SaphireRaptor: and feel you in my heart

Petrie: and though the years may fly

KingdomKey, Littlefoot1616, Petrie: I know we'll meet again

Darkhououmon, Flathead, Littlefoot1616, Petrie, Stitch: And when we do, we still will be

EVERYONE: Your Friends.

KingdomKey, Petrie: I'll always be your

Action9000, Darkhououmon, Dash the Longneck, Flathead, Littlefoot1616, Malte, Pokeplayer, SaphireRaptor, Stitch: Bestest

EVERYONE: Friends...
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: landbeforetimelover on July 20, 2007, 09:12:46 PM
Action, I just gotta know, is that FL studio platinum editon?


and also, why don't you have the computer set to group similar items on the taskbar?
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: action9000 on July 20, 2007, 09:59:36 PM
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Action, I just gotta know, is that FL studio platinum editon?
Well it's actually called FL Studio 7 Producer Edition, but yes.  That's it :)


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and also, why don't you have the computer set to group similar items on the taskbar?
I did that on purpose.  I find it easier to track multiple instances of Internet Explorer when they aren't all grouped together.  It's easier to see what I actually have open and it's fewer clicks to re-open a window.
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: pokeplayer984 on July 21, 2007, 01:30:27 AM
You know, it may just be that she's one of the fewest girls to participate in this, but it seems like Saphire stands out whenever she sings.  Anyone else notice that? :)
Title: LBT Song Project: Bestest Friends
Post by: Malte279 on July 21, 2007, 04:22:44 AM
Absolutely :yes
She could be successful as a professional singer I suppose.