(Canceled) Derpy Swings! (Spin-off of Derpy's Wings)

[Coloriot]

The brony community is most known for its music, and most commonly, electronic music. Sitting at the top ranks are people like The Living Tombstone, Glaze, and Alex S. But sometimes, someone has to wonder...

WHERE'S ALL THE JAZZ!?

I mean...yeah, we have Swing Tavi Swing by Joaftheloaf, but that's about it. The brony community obviously needs more than that.

And that is where you come in.

The purpose of Derpy Swings is to bring the brony community more jazz, blues, and just plain swingy music. This isn't going to be a big album, more like an EP with 5-10 songs. People who have been on the previous Derpy’s Wings entries, as well as people who didn’t submit in time, or just want to be a part of Derpy’s Wings are encouraged to join.
If you only make electronic music, don’t worry. We’ll also be taking genres like Electro Swing, Bouncestep, and Tombstone-style.
Tutors are back! If you would like to apply for a position as tutor, please state so in a comment below. Tutors are basically there to help you get a grasp on things, like what a certain genre sounds like, how to use their DAW, etc.

AND NOW FOR THE RULES!!

1. If you would like to participate, message the creator of this album franchise, Tuner, your Skype name, or just comment below (tunersymphon) You will then be put in the group chat. If you need further contact, email to [email protected].

2. Since this is a Derpy’s Wings entry, it is highly advised that you try something different. Whether it be a new DAW or a new genre (which you’ll probably already be doing), do something out of the ordinary of your regular music-making process.

3. Songs must be 'swingy' in a sense. Jazz and blues are highly recommended, as well as electronic music that has a swingy vibe to it.

4. Songs are advised to be pony related, but we’re lowering our restrictions on that.

5. Smaller artists are more likely to get on than bigger artists. Yet just because you’re a small artist doesn’t mean you’ll automatically get on. Make your song of good quality first.

6. Collaborations are highly encouraged.

7. If you need help from a tutor, please message them directly, or via Skype. If you don’t have their contact info, let me know.

8. Submissions will end September 28th and the album will be released by October 12th. Get your submissions in by then.

9. Upload your track as a WAV to Dropbox, Mediafire, Soundcloud, or Google Drive and send to the email specified above.

If you have any suggestions as to improve this project, please let us know. We’re open to ideas.

When the album/EP is completed, it will be free, and, like the last 2 times, all donations will go towards autism research.

Logos will be added eventually.

Team Members
Tuner Symphon (skype: tunersymphon) Management
Coloriot (skype: bigdud24) Organization
Strobe (skype: djstrobepony) Founder

Tutors
Tuner Symphon
Genres: Trance, Electro, Drum and Bass, House, Heavily Experimental
Strengths: Synthesis, EQing, lead melodies, pads, effects, melodic/soft mood, Subtractive synthesizers, FM synthesizers
So-so: Basic theory, mastering, high energy mood, matching timbres of synths, Additive synthesizers
Weaknesses: Heavy music theory, mixing, large amounts of instruments, chord progressions
DAW: FL Studio 10, Ableton Live
Timezone: GMT -6:00
Contact me: Skype (tunersymphon), email ([email protected]), here (PM)

Coloriot
Genres: House, Trance, Electro, but usually something I invent as I go.
Strengths: Melody, Basic Composition, Creativity, Music Theory, Chord Progression
So-so: Effects, Technicalities, How to FULLY use any DAW, Mastering
Weaknesses: DJ Slang, Mixing, Having a strict schedule.
DAW: Ableton Live
Timezone: Uhh...American Central Time?
Contact me: Skype (bigdud24), email ([email protected]), here (PM)

Participants
Coloriot
Tuner Symphon
MilesTiden
JacobPadilla
Motivfs
ExoBassTix
Endingtheworld
Jökul
Tasorrog
Freewave
Lying Pink
Conchetupony

Ponies Requesting Collabs
MRPPony
ajbiz11

The title Derpy Swings has nothing to do with Derpy.

I have Tuner’s permission to do this. Don’t hate me.

And um…BREAK THOSE BARRIERS!!...i guess…

[Symphon]

I'll definitely try to do something for this, but no promises this time.

[MilesTiden]

Ooooh~ Finally. I'll see if I can get my bari sax and vibraphone ready for recording. I think I'm gonna like this :3

[JacobPadilla]

I would love to do this! My friend is also a Saxophone player too! But I don't remember if he bought it or rented it? Still I'll try to work on this but like "Derpy Wings 2" there will be no guarantees.(As I didn't have much time on my hands to complete my track for that album. )

[Motivfs]

Suddenly my project for Derpy's Wings, which I wasn't able to make the deadline for, has a second opportunity.

[ExoBassTix]

What about Soulful House?
That's swingy

[Coloriot]

What about Soulful House?
That's swingy

I guess that works. But note that not everyone who participates is gonna get on. We'll judge first on quality, then on if it should be truly deemed 'swingy'.

[simonli2575]

If I knew how to make a Hardstyle kick, I might try participating this album.

[ExoBassTix]

If I knew how to make a Hardstyle kick, I might try participating this album.

This makes me think of Lento Violento, but than not aggressive :3

What about Soulful House?
That's swingy

I guess that works. But note that not everyone who participates is gonna get on. We'll judge first on quality, then on if it should be truly deemed 'swingy'.

Uhm... So, if I send something in, I can be sure that I'm getting on?

... Uhm, okay I guess, that helps with the waiting for the final verdict, okay.

[Coloriot]

If I knew how to make a Hardstyle kick, I might try participating this album.

This makes me think of Lento Violento, but than not aggressive :3

What about Soulful House?
That's swingy

I guess that works. But note that not everyone who participates is gonna get on. We'll judge first on quality, then on if it should be truly deemed 'swingy'.

Uhm... So, if I send something in, I can be sure that I'm getting on?

... Uhm, okay I guess, that helps with the waiting for the final verdict, okay.

Actually the opposite. If you send something in, and there's too many for an ep, we'll pick the tracks that most closely relate to jazz. So if you send in something that's swingy, but not necessarily jazzy, there's a chance you may not get on. Did that clear it up for you?

[ExoBassTix]

Actually the opposite. If you send something in, and there's too many for an ep, we'll pick the tracks that most closely relate to jazz. So if you send in something that's swingy, but not necessarily jazzy, there's a chance you may not get on. Did that clear it up for you?

Yes, I understand now
I think that I can make it kind-of jazzy.

Let's see how far I can get with this.

[Tasorrog]

What about electro swing :p

[Symphon]

What about electro swing :p

Electro-Swing is definitely recommended as well. If it's got Swing, it'll be goin' in~

[ajbiz11]

Anyone wanna colab?

I have an idea for some strings, but don't know if I'll have time to FINSIH the track, as I only have a week left to work on music before I go MIA for awhile...

[Freewave]

I like this idea. I may take part. Put me down for now.

I have a Blues wip i've never completed that could be perfect for this.

By the way....

[S.P.P]

Time for a swing jazz cover of something relatively well known then!

[JacobPadilla]

Unfortunately, my Saxophone Friend Rented his Sax.. Well, I do have a great Idea for a Blues Rock song that would be built on Improv. and have Emphasis on Electric Guitar and Bass. So basically "Led Zeppelin" Sounding with a Bit of Grit/Rough in the Guitar playing. Would something of this sort be fine? Because if not then I have nothing else I can do for this Album. But I would love to participate!

[Coloriot]

Unfortunately, my Saxophone Friend Rented his Sax.. Well, I do have a great Idea for a Blues Rock song that would be built on Improv. and have Emphasis on Electric Guitar and Bass. So basically "Led Zeppelin" Sounding with a Bit of Grit/Rough in the Guitar playing. Would something of this sort be fine? Because if not then I have nothing else I can do for this Album. But I would love to participate!

I think that's fine.

[Lying Pink]

1. Is this just on the existing DW chat or is it a new one?
2. If there's lots of people going "I'd enter this but I don't know much about jazz" I could do a brief "how to do jazz basically but not in depth" document if that is helpful?
3. If anyone needs an alto saxophone or flute player I might be able to help, depending on time.

[Coloriot]

1. Is this just on the existing DW chat or is it a new one?
2. If there's lots of people going "I'd enter this but I don't know much about jazz" I could do a brief "how to do jazz basically but not in depth" document if that is helpful?
3. If anyone needs an alto saxophone or flute player I might be able to help, depending on time.

1. It's on the current chat
2. Go ahead. Just send a link when you have it.
3. Ok cool.

Also, should I put you down as a participant?

[Lying Pink]

Also, should I put you down as a participant?

Er... pencil me in. I'd love to enter but I'll have to see if I have time.

[Conchetupony]

Sounds fun, gonna enter. I had some ideas for a jazzy cover of Love Me Cheerilee,

3. If anyone needs an alto saxophone or flute player I might be able to help, depending on time.

...and some sax improv. over it would be lovely; I'll contact you when I get a WIP done?

[Lying Pink]

...and some sax improv. over it would be lovely; I'll contact you when I get a WIP done?

Yeah, hit me up and I'll see what I can do!

[S.P.P]

Sounds fun, gonna enter. I had some ideas for a jazzy cover of Love Me Cheerilee

Godfkingdamnit looks like I need to find a new song.

Edit: Just thought of the perfect song to do! :3
'nother edit: Can somebody invite me to the group chat please? Skype in sig

[Conchetupony]

...and some sax improv. over it would be lovely; I'll contact you when I get a WIP done?

Yeah, hit me up and I'll see what I can do!

Great c:

Here's an old demo of the cover; I've been meaning to do it for a while Probably will work on the composition (pretty boring right now, and needs moar swing beat) and retaking the instruments so they aren't so off sync lol

Sounds fun, gonna enter. I had some ideas for a jazzy cover of Love Me Cheerilee

Godfkingdamnit looks like I need to find a new song.

Was gonna upload that demo at the time of this post, to see if you were interested in collabing on that or something, but my Internet's been an ass lately and you already found a perfect song :c