Musicians and singers required for international project

[Azvanna]

I'm looking for volunteer musicians and singers/chanters to contribute to an inspirational anthem. The song is called Awen. It will be lisenced under a share-alike, non-commercial, attribution creative commons. My goal for the song is to create a broadcast quality song that is free to download audio track that can be used in public ritual or privately.

Because it is a non-commercial project, I am looking for musicians and singers whose desire is to serve the listener. Currently, I have a bassist, drummer, lead vocals, rhythm acoustic guitar and a producer. I am looking for:
Lead guitar
Percussion
Keys
Flute/whistle
Male vocalist
Female harmoniser
Chanters
Any other instrument not listed

If your instrument is not listed, please don't be shy, I still want to hear from you.
I want the song to have a Celtic sound, but more pop than the typical pagan music you might hear on Druidcast or the like.

To participate, you will need to have the ability to create a decent audio recording without background noise. So at a basic level, you would need access to a decent mic (cheap voice mics made for gaming won't do the job) a mixer, a computer and an audio program like Audacity.

Here is the bare bones of the song:

http://www.soundcloud.com/azvanna/awen

The structure, chords and core melody of the song will stay the same. If you have any ideas for your instrument, please let me know.

What I need from you is a demo of your skill. Please send me an audio file of you playing your instrument/singing. Send the file with your name, instrument and any ideas you have to Fizzi9@hotmail.com. Put 'Awen Demo' in the subject line.

I look forward to hearing from you! Please respond by May 31.

[Azvanna]

Re: Musicians and singers required for international project

Still need people for this. Have only just got the scratch track down now. If you can sing/chant/ improve on ANY instrument, your input is very welcome!

[Maria de Luna]

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I will listen to the track when I get home, have you a score? It could take me a while if not...

[toxicyarnglare]

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If you don't find enough live musicians, I can help with realistic sounding computer instruments, especially for world percussion and keys.

[Azvanna]

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That would be awesome, thank you Toxic ^.^.
No score, sorry, Maria.

[Azvanna]

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Improve was ment to come out 'improv' sorry.

[RainbowDemonic]

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Hmm. Still in need of a female harmony? I might be willing to join in if so. I'd have to get a better mic than I have currently, but I can send you a sample if you'd like. Also, is the harmony just ad-lib or do you have kind of a set idea of what you'd like to have alongside the melody?

[Azvanna]

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Yea for sure ^^ I had a go at doing harmonies myself but I couldn't find one to fit at 'It's the song of heart and the depth of soul' line. >.< A good vocal mic does cost a little bit of money, though.

The chanting would come in right at the end when we repeat 'Awen' nine times. I would really love to layer a lot of vocals and chanting here. Also, brushes on the snare drum and maybe a hand drum would sound amazing rather than a strongly defined beat. My idea for the Awen chant ending was to start softly and then build to a release on the ninth Awen. I think it would take a bit of layering to achieve this. I've never been part of a Druid ritual though, so I'm relying a lot on the producer to make that part sound right.

[Heka]

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I'm not bad at writing counter melodies etc from a score... But you don't have one, and I don't know if I could find time. But theoretical stuff is my strength!

[Azvanna]

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I'm so sorry I don't have any written music.. The best I could probably do would be words with the chords written above them! I just have never learned because I have never needed to - all the people I have worked with just play along without anything. I just can't ask them for help with this. I can read maybe a line of music here and there and it takes me a while. It's a shame I think because it's a dying art. And having notation sure does help.

Thank you to the people who have volunteered so far. I haven't got very far yet, I think it's going to be a bit of a long term project. I think about it everyday but I'm a bit of a standstill at the moment.

[Sean R. R.]

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I can play lead guitar, but I have my limits. I do vocals also.

If you can pm me with the lyrics and chords, I will do a version of your recording with an improvised solo and my voice. Then you'll judge if my voice is fit for the work!

[Azvanna]

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Oh my!! I am stoked. Thanks! Onto it.

[Chessa]

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Female Harmonizer/Violin (I just got a bow!)

[Azvanna]

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Oh WOW!! Awesome ^.^ Can you please email me, Chessa? I will send you the scratch track to play with. fizzi9@hotmail.com

[Heka]

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I could potentially, with a finished project (in parts) notate it all out for you. But it could take me FOREVER. But I offer my services anyway