[MusicTlk] Editable backing tracks

Mon Jan 9 09:23:56 UTC 2023

Hello Marion,
I only use the tracks for live performance. For recordings, I tend to
make my own.

Very best wishes,
Sandra.

On 1/9/23, Stan Bobbitt via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> The lead vocal is mine on this sample song I've attached.	
> I've been using that site for my karaokes since before the pandemic.
> The backup vocals were available for this track so I took advantage of
> them.
> 	
> StanB		
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MusicTlk <musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Marion Gwizdala
> via MusicTlk
> Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2023 10:49 PM
> To: sandragayer7 at gmail.com; 'Music Talk Mailing List for Blind Musicians'
> <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: blind411 at verizon.net
> Subject: Re: [MusicTlk] Editable backing tracks
>
> Dear Sandra,
>
> 	I frankly don't know all the ins & outs of the site but I am
> learning it as I go! Do you do recording? Do you have any to share?
>
> Marion
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MusicTlk <musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sandra Gayer via
> MusicTlk
> Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2023 3:37 PM
> To: Music Talk Mailing List for Blind Musicians <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Sandra Gayer <sandragayer7 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [MusicTlk] Editable backing tracks
>
> Hello Marion,
> I've been using these for a number of years and it's nice to hear about
> other people's experiences. It's worth mentioning that you can only
> manipulate a backing track to this extent when it says it is a "custom"
> backing track. All other tracks can be modified in a limited way, for
> example, key changes up to two semitones in both directions.
> Some tracks are so well put together that that's all they need anyway.
>
> Very best wishes,
> Sandra.
>
> On 1/8/23, Marion Gwizdala via MusicTlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Dear Fellow Musical Artists,
>>
>>
>>
>>                 This is a cross-post I sent to the Performing Arts list.
>> Let
>> me begin by asking anyone who has an issue with slow internet transfer
>> speeds that are exasperated by sending attachments, let me know and I
>> will upload files to my Drop Box and send them. It's just easier to
>> attach. If this is an issue for even one person, I do not want anyone to
> curse me!
>> (smile)
>>
>>
>>
>>                 In a previous message I mentioned using an online
>> resource that allows you to edit a backing track to suit your
>> performance and/or practice sessions. I wanted to share a little more
>> about this resource and give you an actual example of how I am using
>> them.
>>
>>
>>
>> Using karaoke-version.com, you can browse through an incredible
>> selection of full cover versions of a particular song, artist, genre,
>> etc. Each selection is recorded by real musicians and available in
>> multi track recordings.
>> Before you download the version you want, you can modify the tracks to
>> suit your use. For instance, you can mute a specific part, such as the
>> lead vocals, the rhythm guitar, the drums, or backing vocals. You can
>> also make a specific track louder or softer. The fee for the service
>> is $2.99 per song, not per download. You can edit the tracks as many
>> times as you wish after purchasing the song. Let me explain the two
>> tracks I have attached just for illustration purposes.
>>
>>
>>
>>                 I have three different versions of the accompaniment
>> track to Peace Train by Cat Stevens, though I only can attach two due
>> to file size restrictions. The one labeled "full accompaniment" is
>> just that, including the lead vocals. The one labeled "Marion practice
>> track is one of the edits in which I muted the lead vocals and turn
>> the lead guitar part up a bit so I can play along with it for
>> rehearsal. The Third track I did not attach is the actual backing
>> track I will use when I do my recording. It has the vocals and the
>> lead guitar muted, as those are the parts I will record. If anyone
>> wants to hear this version, send me a message off-list so we don't
>> clog up Perform-talk! My email address is below my signature.
>>
>>
>>
>>                 I hope this information is helpful and look forward to
>> hearing what might come out of it!
>>
>>
>>
>> Happy New Year!
>>
>> Marion Gwizdala
>>
>> Marion & Martin
>>
>> SwampFox1833 at verizon.net <mailto:SwampFox1833 at verizon.net>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> In order to demonstrate this, I have attached two  Before you download
>> the backing track, you have the ability to edit it by modifying the
>> tracks you wish. You can mute theYou can listen to samples of the
>> track before you purchase it, though I must admit I have challenges
>> toggling off the playback so I can hear the page links to navigate;
>> however, this is the only drawback I have found! Once you choose the
>>
>>
>
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