#1 [SOLVED]

Drum rolls & horns a screamin', we're getting started. Mind you there will be none of that in today's sound bite, a lenghty pastoral drone piece.


Here it is:
  #1 by Guess The Sample


Can you guess the original work that was sampled for its creation?


If you can't just yet, don't worry, clues will be provided throughout the day, unless someone finds out sooner.


1st clue: In seclusion in the West wing.


2nd clue:

3rd clue: by Franz for Franz, at least the last bits.


4th clue: Part of it was lost or stolen in 1958 in Belgium.


And the answer is........ right here
(can also be found at the bottom of this post, don't wanna spoil it for those would like to try and guess later on)


You can give your answers & guesses as comments on this post or on twitter (@Le_Berger)


First person to find out may come up with a sampled creation of their own, or if they choose to forfeit their turn, we'll figure something out.


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Today's creation comes from yours truly, and there is plenty enough info about me on this page or out there, so let's say I don't wanna butter it up with further self promo.


When the creations will come from other artists, this will be a space allocated  for a blurb about who they are / what they do / official website / upcoming projects, etc.


ANSWER: Mozart's Requiem, Lacrimosa dies illa (choir) from the Sequencia movement.


Congrats to Tom for solving the very first GUESS THE SAMPLE!


When it comes to how it was made, well it's been laying around in the computer for a while, so I might not remember every single thing that I've done with the original. It is a discarded bit from the time I was working on Sounds of the Sleepless Sam Vol.I. If memory serves I time stretched it a little bit and pitch shifted probably close to an octave down, I reversed only parts of it and left others untouched. I then convolved the sound with itself (or at least part of itself) I do not recall any other modifications taking place.

Good times ahead!

I don't know where I got this idea, but it seems like it can be a fun game.

The basics are pretty simple, someone creates a piece of music using sample material, then everyone and anyone tries to guess what was the original. Whoever guesses right may in turn create a piece of their own, or if it's not something you do, we'll feature someone else who created and submitted a piece. It can be anything, from a 30 seconds snippet of hip hop beats to a 20 minutes expansive soundscape, as long as it retains some recognizable features of the original.

I'll get started soon and we'll see where that takes us, it's a trial run of sorts.

Cheers!

FAQ | FYI | What have you

Q: I don't follow blogs but I like the idea and I wanna play with you guys.

A: You can follow from twitter. 

Q: Yay! I figured out the sample!!! What now?

A: You may submit a sampled creation of your own doing, preferably uploaded on soundcloud as it is pretty useful for embedding, then let me know where it's at. If you don't have and don't want a soundcloud account, upload the content on a filesharing site and contact me with the info.

If you don't toy around with sounds, you can forfeit your turn and I'll add a new one submitted by anyone who wants to partake.

Q: I want to partake / submit a sampled creation.

A: ▲ Read the previous Q&A dude (or duderette) ▲

Q: This is haaaaaaaaard.

A: (that’s what she said!) I will provide clues at intervals, at first fairly obscure and enigmatic and then more and more obvious as we go along. Updates & clues will be posted on twitter.

On this note…

Q: Any guidelines for someone who wants to submit material / sampled creations?

A: Please try and not be too obvious or too obscure. We want to scratch our heads and wonder and dig around for answers, but if you pick a recording from some djembe jam in Ivory Coast made in 1962 by an anthropologist, I won’t post it. Also, try and not bend the original so out of shape as no one would recognize it ever. Basically, let’s try to keep it interesting and fun if we can.


Addendum: a friend made me realize that the default setting for a lot of artists who use sampling  as a compositional tool is to twist and bend sound out of shape enough to be unrecognizable. So fair enough, if that's the road you want to take, have at it. However, we expect you to come up with clues that will make it worth our while and as detailed a rendition of how you tweaked the original material, deal? 

Q: Ok, maybe I wanna contribute, but what’s in it for me?

A: The fun of mesmerizing and puzzling dozens of folks? For a start… And then I guess a little bit of exposure too, you can send me a blurb (500ish words) about who you are, what you do, links to your official website, upcoming projects, etc. and it will be added to the post of your sampled creation. Also, if you want, you can create a youtube video or write a detailed description of what you did with the original, once someone has provided the answer I can link it in the original post and on twitter, think of it as a cool educational tool and a way to demonstrate your prowess! N.B. Once the sample has been guessed, a short comparison video (about 30 seconds of your creation & then the original) will be posted on youtube. (if the material is available)

Q: Do I keep ownership of my material displayed on GUESS THE SAMPLE?

A: Sure dude (or duderette) but really, once everybody knows the sample you used, would you really try and turn a profit with that piece and risk a lawsuit? Unless you used public domain recordings or have an arrangement with the original artist... It's your call. 

Q: Hey, I never authorized you to sample my material or distribute it or … copyrights, man!

A: All material displayed on GUESS THE SAMPLE is NOT made available for download, reproduction or public representation through GUESS THE SAMPLE. Furthermore, no transactions or profit should take place on or with the accord of GUESS THE SAMPLE. The intent of the blog is like any other quiz, educational and fun. However, if you feel like any material displayed is an infringement of your rights as a copyright holder or legal representative of a copyright holder, please contact me and your material will courteously be removed swiftly from GUESS THE SAMPLE.


Q: Can you make room for my label on that little box on your page? you know, on the right hand side... What about my blog / magazine?


A: If one of your artist was featured on GUESS THE SAMPLE, sure thing. I'll leave up to twenty active links on there and retire them chronologically afterwards. (the older ones go first) So basically, if you want your label link to stay up there, get artists to feature & submit material pretty often!


For a blog or magazine, it has to be relevant to the content of GUESS THE SAMPLE.

Q: Anything else that hasn’t been covered in this here Q&A?

A: I’m a good man, and thorough. contact me