Topic: Stanton Moore Video Contest | Hudson Music

[Bart Elliott]

http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/149748

Contest Instructions

Submit a video of yourself performing to either of the Stanton Moore tunes ‘Pot Licker’ or ‘Pie Eyed Manc’. For a full List of official rules, and the ‘Pie Eyed Manc’ and ‘Pot Licker’ play-along tracks and charts, click HERE!

Contest Starts:  January 03, 2012 @ 02:00 pm (EST)
Contest Ends:  February 07, 2012 @ 11:59 pm (EST)
Need more Details?  Read the Official Rules

Grand Prize

        Gretsch: Catalina Club Jazz 4 Piece Black Sparkle Kit
        Gator Cases: Set of Classic Series Hard Cases
        DW: 6000 Series Package: 6000 Single Bass Drum Pedal, 6500 Model Hi Hat, 6300 Snare Stand,
        6710 Straight Cymbal Stand, 6700     Straight/Boom Cymbal Stand
        Bosphorus Cymbals: Stanton’s Signature Cymbal Set
        Audix: D6, i5, and 2 Micro D’s Drum Mics
        Vic Firth: Brick of Stanton’s Signature Stick, VF Combo Stick Bag/Backpack, Stick Caddy and Drum Key
        Zoom: Q3HD Video Recorder
        Remo: Powerstroke 3, Two Vintage A’s and Coated Ambassador (Heads match Gretsch Kit)
        Drum Channel: 1 Year Subscription
        Hudson Music: ‘Groove Alchemy’ DVD and Companion Book signed by Stanton Moore!

2nd Prize

        Vic Firth: Brick of Stanton’s Signature Stick, VF Combo Stick Bag/Backpack, Stick Caddy and Drum Key
        DW: 3000 Series Single Pedal
        Zoom: Q3HD Video Recorder
        LP: Stanton’s Signature Pandeiro
        Remo: 14” Coated Ambassador Drum Head
        Hudson Music: Signed ‘Groove Alchemy’ DVD and Companion Book

3rd Prize

        Vic Firth: Brick of Stanton’s Signature Stick, VF Combo Stick Bag/Backpack, Stick Caddy and Drum Key
        DW: 2000 Series Single Pedal
        LP: ES-7 Cowbell and Bass Drum Mount
        Zoom: Q3HD Video Recorder
        Remo: 14” Coated Ambassador Drum Head
        Hudson Music: Signed Groove Alchemy DVD and Companion Book

[Nathan Cartier]

So, are we playing as close to the original as possible, or doing our own interpretation?

[Bart Elliott]

So, are we playing as close to the original as possible, or doing our own interpretation?

I don't know, you'll need to take this up with Hudson Music who is hosting this contest. 

[Scot Holder]

So, are we playing as close to the original as possible, or doing our own interpretation?

My answer to your question would be "yes."  They furnish charts that have specific notation for some bars and general guidelines for others like "similar groove" and "fill."  That says to me that they are looking for the same feel, but not a note-for-note regurgitation.  That leaves room for doing a lot of stuff in your own way.  For some reason, I think that Mr. Moore would get a kick out of seeing how others apply their own technique and personality to produce a groove similar to the awesome grooves on his original tracks.

Bart's answer, however, is the best.   

[Bart Elliott]

So, did anyone enter the contest? The public judging starts today.

http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/149748/voteable_entries

[Aaron Cummings]

I entered. Here's my link. http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/149748/voteable_entries/43727446#
Please shoot me a vote, if you will.  I've been a Stanton fan for years now and have been working through his books...

[Bart Elliott]

I've made through the first page of entries ... voted for seven entries that I believe should move on to be judged in the finals.

Will work through the rest later today ... hopefully.

It was nice to see some younger drummers in there, as well as a few female drummers.

[Aaron Cummings]

Cool. Hope you liked mine. I'd appreciate tips because we all still have a long way to go.

[Arianna Fanning]

Hi everyone,

I entered the Hudson/Stanton Moore Drum Contest and just wanted to share my video.

If you do enjoy what you hear/see, please considering voting for me through the link below. You can vote once a day until February 22nd...every vote counts and I'd greatly appreciate your support. Any feedback is certainly welcomed!

https://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/149748/voteable_entries/43613375

Thanks!!

-Arianna

[Bart Elliott]

Well, I took the time to listen to almost 100 entries; quite a few of the later entries were bogus and some were also removed. Out of those, I've written down 30 names of players, all of which I voted for ... feeling they should be considered further.

I'm going to start whittling those down and only voting for those (daily) that I believe should move on.

Overall, a lot of nice playing by everyone. Kudos!

[Todd Norris]

Nice work Arianna!  Now to watch some more. 

[Arianna Fanning]

Thanks Todd, really appreciate it!

[Russell Keeble]

Hi guys! Im new at this forum and also have entered the video contest please check it out http://apps.facebook.com/promotionshq/contests/149748/voteable_entries/43554856

If like it please vote! it's nice to have somewhere to post it without feeling like your spamming! I've seen some really great video's on the contest, really nice to see so many drummers with different takes on the same song.

Cheers!

[Nathan Cartier]

So bummed.  I had learned Pie-Eyed Manc, shot my video, went to sync up the audio and found out my JVC camcorder is pretty much past its prime and the video flies way out of sync with the audio about halfway through.  Been spending the past two weeks learning how to convert HD video off my phone and import it into Reaper.

Oh well, when I get it straightened out I'll just upload to youtube anyway...spent all that time learning it. 

[Arianna Fanning]

Hi all,

Just a friendly reminder that voting for the Hudson Music/Stanton Moore Contest is open until Feb 21. Please keep voting for your favorite entries once/day, every day through Tuesday at 11:59pm!

I'm currently in 19th place and would really love to make the top 12/finals- if you enjoy my video, I'd greatly appreciate your votes!! 

https://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/149748/voteable_entries/43613375

[Russell Keeble]

How are people getting so many votes?! Does anyone else find it a little odd that the contest is basically all about how many people you can get to vote daily. Does anyone know how many go through to the judging stage?

Lol im trying my best!

http://apps.facebook.com/promotionshq/contests/149748/voteable_entries/43554856

[Bart Elliott]

How are people getting so many votes?! Does anyone else find it a little odd that the contest is basically all about how many people you can get to vote daily. Does anyone know how many go through to the judging stage?

Well, like most contests, especially those online, it's a popularity contest. Voting isn't necessarily about choosing the most deserving or best sounding performer. This is true for readers polls such as the ones Modern Drummer and DRUM! magazine put on, to these playing competitions.

The good news is that final contestants will be judged by qualified judges. The bad news is that some of the stronger/better performers won't make it to the final stage. There are several performances that I am surprised TO and NOT see in the top list. Essentially those who get a lot of people (friends, etc.) to vote for them are rewarded by making it to the finals. Sort of like American Idol or Dancing With The Stars.

I can't tell you how many will make it to the final judging; only Hudson Music knows that for sure. 

[Arianna Fanning]

Hudson Music posted on FB last week some time that the top 12 most-voted videos will go through to the finals. I've been consistently sitting around #19 unfortunately, but maybe they'll take some wild-card videos 

Checked out your video Russell- awesome job. Your kit sounds great too! Good luck!

How are people getting so many votes?! Does anyone else find it a little odd that the contest is basically all about how many people you can get to vote daily. Does anyone know how many go through to the judging stage?

Lol im trying my best!

http://apps.facebook.com/promotionshq/contests/149748/voteable_entries/43554856

[Russell Keeble]

Thanks Arianna! I like your video too, it's nice to see people actually enjoy themselves whilst playing....rather than sit blank faced. Nice groove too!

That sucks about the top 12 been taken through, i honestly don't see how i can squeeze out as many votes as these guys! yeah hopefully they'll consider a few more...