ROUND 5 RESULTSDr. DTVT: Enchant – DefenselessI don’t think this song is very dark, apart from the lyrics, which are sad and OK. I don’t like the vocals, and while the guitar solo is good, I don’t really like the rest of the instrumentals. I’m sorry, but I don’t like this.
6.0/10
lonestar: IQ – CapricornI’ve seen these guys live once, and they didn’t really spark my interest at the time. I was curious when you sent me this song, because I wanted to know if I would be interested this time. Well, turns out I’m not. The song is not really that dark, and though the lyrics are good, I sincerely dislike the vocals. The instrumentals are OK, but nothing special. The sax is pretty cool though, but not enough to save the song. Overall, I don’t really like it, sorry.
6.0/10
Lolzeez: Van Der Graaf Generator – Killer This sounds like nice old prog. The lyrics are really dark, but other than that, the song is too happy IMO. I don’t really like the vocals either. The instrumental parts are really cool though; but overall, it’s not nearly as dark as I’d wanted it to be, though it is a pretty OK song.
6.5/10
Elite: Enochian Theory – The Fire Around the LotusCool song which fits the theme nicely. I didn’t really think of it as something special though. It was cool to listen to, but nothing more than that.
7.4/10
crazyaga: Swans – I Was A Prisoner In Your SkullWow, another unconventional entry by you! I guess I shouldn’t be surprised
This is dark, but in a weirder way. It’s an interesting song.
7.5/10
black_floyd: Psychotic Waltz – A Psychotic Waltz
Dark mood, good lyrics, decent vocals and nice instrumentals. Good song.
7.8/10
Big Hath: Katatonia – The Longest YearI’ve been wanting to check this band out for a while. I’ve heard a few songs before and it sounded pretty good. Anyway, this song has a really dark, beautiful and desperate atmosphere. I like that. The lyrics are good and dark too. The vocals are OK, but fit the song really well. Overall, it’s a great song.
8.3/10
Nihil-Morari: Gregor Samsa – These Points BalanceIt’s a beautiful and dark song, but it’s almost too sad. It almost depresses me. Why? Because it’s so empty and slow. But it’s still beautiful and sad. And the more I listened to it, the less depressing it became. Great song.
8.3/10
Scorpion: Green Carnation – The Burden Is Mine... AloneThis is a really beautiful song. It’s really sad, and has simple but effective lyrics. It’s one of those songs which has only a guitar and some vocals, but it doesn’t need more. It’s great!
8.5/10
MoraWintersoul: Kamelot – GloryThis was the third song I’ve listened to, and the first one that I could say was dark. Although not extremely dark, it is certainly dark enough, and really beautiful. It’s sad and has good lyrics. The song has a really medieval vibe, which I really like. It’s short but that’s not a bad thing, its length is perfect! Great song. You know, I’ve seen these guys live on a festival ones. I should really look them up.
8.7/10
STANDINGSAs no one objected, I changed the scores of Elite and Nihil-Morari in the last round to 10/10, because they initially sent the same song as Scorpion. From now on, people who send the same song in a round will not have to send a new one.
Scorpion 43.5
Nihil-Morari 42.9
Big Hath 42.8
MoraWintersoul 41.2
black_floyd 41.0
crazyaga 41.0
Elit: 40.9
Dr. DTVT 39.4
Lolzeez 39.2
lonestar 38.1
FORBIDDEN LIST UPDATEAdded:
Gregor Samsa
Green Carnation
Kamelot
Katatonia
Psychotic Waltz
And now, there is hope! [/cheesymode]
ROUND 6: DREAMING LIGHTAfter the depressing mess that was the dark round (???wut), you now enter a safe place where nothing can harm you. Send me a song that will get me happy even in my most depressing moods. Beautiful happy music that I already like (AKA tips): I love Anathema, especially their last two albums. The song you send me doesn't have to have happy lyrics; I cheer up by listening to DT - Beneath the Surface and Opeth's Damnation as well. Just make sure the sound of the whole song is happy. The deadline of this round is this Wednesday, 19:00 CET. Good luck!