Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST BEFORE VOTING!

You are voting for your favorite riff in the CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND of the January 2010 Riff-Off. More information about the Riff-Off can be found here. To view the bracket for this month's Riff-Off, go here.

Because not all contestants have access to the same quality of recording equipment, your voting decision should be based first on the actual composition, second on the player's execution of the riff. Try to look past recording quality. Some questions you may want to ask yourself while considering which way to vote: What is the emotional impact of the riff? How original is the riff? Does the riff inspire me? Would I want to hear a whole song built off this riff?

Note that each contestant has chosen a battle name for the Riff-Off; their identities have been hidden from all other contestants and the voting public, and will be revealed at the end of the Riff-Off, when a champion is crowned.

Lastly, while comments are strongly encouraged, please realize that each contestant put personal time and creative energy into his or her submission. If you have any critique to provide in this thread, give the contestants the courtesy of making it constructive. This competition is built on the premises of fun and musical growth.

Here are the links to each clip in this battle:

Stockholm Syndrome

Chumble Spuzz

If you run into any technical issues or have other question regarding the Riff-Off, PM or email me (kgmessier at gmail dot com).

Have fun!

- Keith

[DrNewcenstein]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

Oooooooooh a tough one

I'm seriously diggin' both. Gonna hafta mull these over.

[tone4days]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

good stuff guys
congrats to you both for making it this far
will have to listen to each a few more times before voting
best of luck
t4d

ps - there is a typo in the poll .. missing the S in stockholm

[daemon barbeque]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

Wow, both are very creative and out of the box. I like the smoothness on Chumble's riff, the delay was used perfectly, and the tone is nice.

The swede had a totally different approach and I dig it. The tone didn't hit me the slightest, and the recording quality is Meh. But I like the riff, the feeling and the creativity in it.

Stockholm gets my vote!

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

ps - there is a typo in the poll .. missing the S in stockholm

Two typos, in fact. I noticed them right away and asked Stevie Bees to fix them when he stickies the poll.

[JohnnyGuitar]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

I don't know what's up with Stockholm Syndrome's tone - I didn't like the fuzzy lo-fi thing there but after I got passed it - I realized I really like the catchy melody. A classic-rock classic...

Chumble - that's the right way to open an 80's rock anthem... . The use of delay is brilliant, loved the aggressive chords that follow the palm muted melody.


I would love to hear both riffs in a song context.

[Lazarus1140]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

SS - I really like the way your riff is straight and to the point. I can easily imagine a song wrapped around it.

CS - Great timing with the delay .... nice overall ambience!

I voted but didn't vastly prefer one over the other.

[tone4days]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

i am hearing some strange volume drop outs or pumping or somesuch in chumble's .. just me?

voted - but it's definitely a 55-45 kinda thing - both are solid and in the same league to eb sure

[daemon barbeque]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

i am hearing some strange volume drop outs or pumping or somesuch in chumble's .. just me?

voted - but it's definitely a 55-45 kinda thing - both are solid and in the same league to eb sure

That's why I would prefer the other ranking system.

[Redmist]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

Stock's has the right groove for me and would really suit a big band sound
Nice length and note choices.

Chumble's riff is kicking when the chords rip in and would sound great once it gets to the meat of the song. Heavily gated but good use of effects.

[GoDrex]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

one was more interesting than the other which sounded like it had been done 1000 times before... should be a clear winner.

[astrozombie]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

one was more interesting than the other which sounded like it had been done 1000 times before... should be a clear winner.

Sadly, you've been wrong before brother.

both are good. chumble got my vote, I liked his approach.

[GoDrex]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

Sadly, you've been wrong before brother.

yeah I know - I still have trouble accepting it.

btw - tied up 6 to 6 at this point.

[Pink Unicorn Horsey]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

tied up 6 to 6 at this point.

Quite fitting for a championship match!

[stevie_bees]

Re: Riff-Off 2.4: Stockholm Syndrome vs. Chumble Spuzz

I just voted!!