Madagascar cover (AVALIABLE)

[Voodoochild]

Hey you all

I dunno if this is the right place, but I did a Madagascar cover playing the guitars while my friend Daniel Varandas played the keyboards, the bass and drums...  We need a singer right now, if anyone wants to record the vocal, send me a pm. 
I played with Aria Pro II Les Paul + Marshall Jackhammer + Dunlop Cry-baby + Marshall 10W mini-amp. I mixed with Cool Edit Pro and added just a few delay and reverb fx. The drum sample was extracted from the Pittsburgh soundboard bootleg.

Thanks to rnx and everybody at TheNewGuns.com for upload the file, hope you'll enjoy it. 

http://downloads.thenewguns.com/voodoo/voodoochild-madagascarcover-finalmix-hostedatthenewgunsdotcom.mp3

[BarryMak]

I cant sing, or anything
but i play that same exact guitar, its a sweet axe man
great tone, mine needs a new switch tho
good luck
Chris

[SON OF A PREACHER]

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[Voodoochild]

404?

Sorry, it's offline... We'll try to upload it again, but you can find me in Axlsply HUB or I can send to you via msn, yahoo messenger or email, just send me a pm if you want. 

[Voodoochild]

Ok, it's online now on rnx's server @ GNR Nation. Hope everybody check it out! 

[SON OF A PREACHER]

this madagascar version is pretty cool !! the solo sounds like a cat? (that is a good thing by the way) -ever heard about cat in a blender vocals ??

it would be cool to have some vocals in it of course .
thanks for the mp3

ordem e progresso !? and cura?ao for the soul 

ps; Im starting to think the fans will record and release chidem before axl ever does


 

[N.I.B]

very nicley done. i enjoy the backround keyboards allong with the main beat or riff (whatever u call it on piano) the solos fairly well done. keep up the good work.

[Voodoochild]

Thank you N.I.B and SON OF A PREACHER. I'm really glad that you like it, it was a lot of fun to record.
We'll hopefully soon put another newgnr song. 

[N.I.B]

Thank you N.I.B and SON OF A PREACHER. I'm really glad that you like it, it was a lot of fun to record.
We'll hopefully soon put another newgnr song.?

np

u never know, maybe u guys will be hired by axl to record CD.

[Cowboy Buddha]

very nice.   

[GNR_Green]

I like this!!  Did you have to improvise much?  I mean we've only got live versions to go from, so it might be a bit difficult to get it right note for note?  I think your solo was a bit different but spot on apart from that.  Any Axl soundalikes out there?

[Voodoochild]

I like this!!  Did you have to improvise much?  I mean we've only got live versions to go from, so it might be a bit difficult to get it right note for note?  I think your solo was a bit different but spot on apart from that.  Any Axl soundalikes out there?

Actually not, there are really good soundboard bootlegs out there. Some almost "hidden" work, like Finck's guitar on Bucket's solo, is clear in some sources, like the Idaho and Tacoma sb boots.
My solo was different cause I just jammed. I've made some lines to remember Bucket's solo from Rio, but I made my own version. I thought it would be a lot more fun doing in that way.
Yeah, I'm still searching for someone to put the vocal layers. 
Anyways, thanks Cowboy Buddha and GNR_Green and all of you. 

[Dont Try Me]

Hey Voodoochild, I don't want to sound like an ass or anything but there is allot that can be improved on the guitars. Sometimes I get the impression that the sound is a bit off key. And I miss some feeling to it. I don't know how long you've been playing guitar or anything so maybe I'm a bit harse / but I'm as honoust as possible. I'm sure with some more practise you'll get there. I'm just trying to get you further! Keep on the good work!?

the songs on your website are pretty cool btw!?nicely done 

[Voodoochild]

Hey Voodoochild, I don't want to sound like an ass or anything but there is allot that can be improved on the guitars. Sometimes I get the impression that the sound is a bit off key. And I miss some feeling to it. I don't know how long you've been playing guitar or anything so maybe I'm a bit harse / but I'm as honoust as possible. I'm sure with some more practise you'll get there. I'm just trying to get you further! Keep on the good work! 

the songs on your website are pretty cool btw! nicely done 

I've been playing guitars for about 10 years. But thanks for your comments and for your listening, I'll try to improve as much as I can next time. 

[jogizen]

"The topic or post you requested does not exist"

I want to hear it.

[Dont Try Me]

"The topic or post you requested does not exist"

I want to hear it.

It was there a few days ago, perhaps he will put it up again

[Voodoochild]

"The topic or post you requested does not exist"

I want to hear it.

It was there a few days ago, perhaps he will put it up again

It's online again. Enjoy it! 

[Evil Ash]

woooooooooot, this should be on the next tribute 

try to find someone to sing on it, it'd be so cool

[Voodoochild]

Repsect guys, that's very well done. 

But why so close to the original? What's the use in a cover when it's that close to the original?

Where are YOU in your rendition of this song?

Thank you guys! I'm glad you liked!
I would love to do something like this, but if some guys said the solo would be better if I played closer to the original, could you imagine if people would be able to enjoy some kind of rendition? 
My intention was to put all the details difficult to hear in the mix, like the Robin's tidbits while Bucket plays the solo, way more audible. Kind of how the studio version might be like. 

[Aero]

downlaoading...

The drum sample was extracted from the Pittsburgh soundboard bootleg.

how can you extract a drum from an audio file? what programs do you use?

thanks in advance

[Voodoochild]

But tell us about extracting the drum sample. I'd like to know about the software, too.

No magic software. Just took the small part before Buckethead starts the solo. It's like 1 or 2 seconds with only that drum sample (it seems a little different from the begining). I just got this second sample and made a big loop with this for all the solo section. Pretty much just copy and paste. 

[D]

so thats the actual solo that is goin on behind the quotes?

now i see why axl put the quotes

i hope he changed that solo cause i think that solo is kinda bland and nothing memorable about it *not your playing* your playing is great but im a little disappointed in the solo that was written.
10 years i expect at least solo's on par with slash
i write better solo's than that

[Voodoochild]

so thats the actual solo that is goin on behind the quotes?

now i see why axl put the quotes

i hope he changed that solo cause i think that solo is kinda bland and nothing memorable about it *not your playing* your playing is great but im a little disappointed in the solo that was written.
10 years i expect at least solo's on par with slash
i write better solo's than that

Thanks for all those nice words - the solo is mine. I said I only took the drums sample, just read above. I wanted to just jam instead of covering Bucket's solo. I'm sorry if you didn't like it - hopefully others did.
But I heard your songs and its not on par with slash too *not your playing*. 

[D]

considering its your own its great

if it had been robin or buckets though and they had been workin on that for 4 or 5 years  but considering u put it on there it is really good

no disrespect intended i thought that was what bucket or robin slaved over for all this time

[Voodoochild]

considering its your own its great

if it had been robin or buckets though and they had been workin on that for 4 or 5 years  but considering u put it on there it is really good

no disrespect intended i thought that was what bucket or robin slaved over for all this time

No problema dude, I don't mind you didn't like it. But I just don't like the way you said "i write better solo's than that", that's all.
Anyways, no problem at all. Nevermind...

[D]

that was just another way to say Robin and Bucket arent better than slash saying i write solo's better than that, wasnt meant literally!!!!

i was under the impression the entire time that the solo was bucket's or robins

[Voodoochild]

No problem, really. But the original was Bucket's solo, not Robin.

[Voodoochild]

Hey, check this guy singin' ISE, OMG, my Maddie version and Crash Diet:

http://www.videolog.tv/videolog/vdl_index.php?user=axlroses

Actually is very funny, he don't really know the words but he sings anyways.
I don't know him, but he is the first person to record the vocals for the song.. I wish more people would do that.


ps: I'm learning the next song, already on 80% of it. Hope you'll enjoy this new one too. 

[*Izzy*]

That was cool
Not to put you under pressure but can you do Chinese Democracy next?

  Izzy?

[Voodoochild]

That was cool
Not to put you under pressure but can you do Chinese Democracy next 

  Izzy 

Thanks dude...
I would have real trouble with Chin Dem drums, since we can't use an regular drum kit... Maybe in the future.. 

[Ananksunamun]

? I like,very nice? ?

[Voodoochild]

  I like,very nice   

Thanks Anatsunami! 

[Dave_Rose]

Thats wicked!!! Guys I would love to hear with some vocals

[Voodoochild]

Thats wicked!!! Guys I would love to hear with some vocals

Thanks. There are people on thenewguns.com laying down some vocals, I'll put it here as soon as it's done. 

[russtcb]

Hey everyone,

I caught this track through thenewguns.com. I spliced in the middle part w/ the samples and added Robin's backround vocals to it.
It ain't perfect, but I think it works well. You can go get it from the link below.


http://rapidshare.de/files/746484/Madagascar__New_Test_.mp3.html

[russtcb]

I'm battling a slight case of strep throat right now, but I plan on taking a stab at the vocals in the next few days. When I get over this shitty throat problem, I'll probably lay some vox down in Sonar and send it your way Voodoo.

[Voodoochild]

I'm battling a slight case of strep throat right now, but I plan on taking a stab at the vocals in the next few days. When I get over this shitty throat problem, I'll probably lay some vox down in Sonar and send it your way Voodoo.

Thanks russ, I guess you'll do a really good job! 

[Drew]

Very nice Voodoochild. Your version sounds really cool.

[Sino-lieS]

Wow, thats great! I just wish I could sing!

[WARose]

considering its your own its great

if it had been robin or buckets though and they had been workin on that for 4 or 5 years  but considering u put it on there it is really good

no disrespect intended i thought that was what bucket or robin slaved over for all this time

The point is that Buckethead played in every live version of that song a different solo, so we know nothing about what they`ve been working on in the past years. Same goes for the second part of the chinese democracy solo.

[Voodoochild]

considering its your own its great

if it had been robin or buckets though and they had been workin on that for 4 or 5 years  but considering u put it on there it is really good

no disrespect intended i thought that was what bucket or robin slaved over for all this time

The point is that Buckethead played in every live version of that song a different solo, so we know nothing about what they`ve been working on in the past years. Same goes for the second part of the chinese democracy solo.

Yeah, I agree. But it's undeniable how great his RIR3 solo was, so I guess this one would be the best choice. 

Hey, thanks Drew and Sino-lieS! I'm glad you guys liked. 

[Voodoochild]

New link added. The file is still on thenewguns.com server, so thanks rainx and cb for hosting it!

For The Blues version + tab for Robin's solo, try here:

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=21313.0

[Genesis]

Really nice! Except the drums sound too synthetic...

[EFISH]

this is very nice man! i really enjoyed it.

lets bring it back to the top so moer people can hear it!