I was asked to make some music for a basketball pregame

[feaker66]

This all started at a party with some athletes. One guy asked to listen to some of my songs. He liked some of the uptempo stuff and wondered if I could play along with a video etc. I told him I would like to try it.

I have Ezdrummmer, but only the standard package. Was wondering what expansion would work.

Any other hints like what kinda bass sound etc.

thanks

Sincerely

Paul

[mojobone]

I wanna help; maybe we can start with what he liked-can we hear that?

[cassmcentee]

Hey Paul!
You should absolutely do it!
I'm thinking you should just start with what you've got...
Write your drum pattern, then...
You should have a couple of Snare/Kick/Cymbal choices to play with in your EZDrums Drum Editor...
When you have EZDrummer open and can see the drums, click on the little arrow on each Snare/Kick/etc. and see what you already have to choose from.
As for the bass?
Write the part with any instrument (If your doing midi) and then, one at a time, switch through all of your Bass or Bass Synth options till something sounds good to you.
You have good ears!!!
Make something that would get you excited before a game.
They've heard your music and they have asked YOU to write something.
Don't be "Somebody Else"...
2cents

[feaker66]

Yeah Moj, I know that was very vague, but I am excited on one hand and confused where to start on the other. It sucks not to do midi. I am wintering in Texas and don't even have a bass here. Might go to the pawn shop and get one. ha ha
I wanted to inject some situational vox in while watching the contest. I think it will be fun. I will have him send a sample.

Cass (label mate) ha ha I just have to have the gadgets to pull this off. I can't overhaul an engine without a ring compressor etc. I haven't played for weeks. Have to get onboard again.

Thanks to two special guys

Sincerely

Paul

[mojobone]

So we're clear, do you need a video soundtrack, or do you intend to entertain, like at halftime, with a backing track?

[feaker66]

I guess he has been buying tracks and then applying them to basketball, baseball, etc games over the top of the videos he takes. I watched a couple videos with the music, and was ready to throw something after hearing it drone on forever. I think I could do much better. ha ha
He said he pays between $60 to $100 per song. He then sells them(video with music) to family, coaches, fans etc. I don't think it is a big money maker?? Just sparked my imagination and made me cock my head sideways and say hmmmmmm???