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General => General Music Discussion => Topic started by: Metro on October 22, 2023, 07:57:38 PM
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Welcome to my very first roulette!
After listening to pretty much nothing but Devin Townsend for most of this year, I am ready, eager, and slightly desperate to find some new music.
I figured since I’ve been on this place for close to 13 years, it’s about time I did one of these.
I’ve never hosted a roulette before, or even participated in one. But I've done my research and some stalking on the some of the recent roulettes, so hopefully I know what i'm doing.
This will not be a disaster. Because I said so.
Format
The roulette will be structured like a 5-course meal. Consisting of:
1. Hors d’oeuvre
2. Appetizer
3. Salad
4. Main Course
5. Dessert
+ a Wine Pairing for each course.
- Every course, you will submit two songs.
The first song, your Main Entry, will be given a score 1-10
The other song will be your Wine Pairing. Something to compliment your Main Entry. These songs will be given a score 1-5
The combined total of both scores will be your overall score for each round.
- To make this a little more interesting, I'm gonna have you submit your songs anonymously through a Google Form.
This form will be sent out to participants via DM at the start of each round. I’ll try to guess who submitted what during hangman.
If it matters to anyone, the Google form doesn’t require a Google account, or any personal information whatsoever. Totally anonymous.
If it ends up being a disaster, we’ll scrap that idea after round 1, and never speak of it again. :lol
- Your songs do not have to be food-themed.
Courses
The criteria for your Main Entry will be different each round, listed below.
Course 1 - Hors d’oeuvre
Something light to start off with
Give me a short, simple song
Any style
No instrumentals
4 minutes max
Course 2 - Appetizer
Something to whet my appetite
Give me a song with a bit more substance
Any style
No instrumentals
10 minutes max
Course 3 - Salad
Something natural and simple, like a salad
Give me something stripped-down, like an acoustic song or a piano ballad. Doesn’t have to be a ballad, but it must be something with minimal instrumentation
Instrumentals welcome, but not required
10 minutes max.
Course 4 - Main Course
The pièce de résistance
Give me an epic
The song has to be one combined track. So, songs like SDOIT and The Whirlwind (both of which are obviously banned) that are considered one song or a suite but split up into multiple tracks are NOT eligible
No instrumentals
Minimum of 15 minutes, maximum of 40 minutes.
Course 5 - Dessert
The finale. Something sweet to end the night
Give me a closing track from an album
Any style
No instrumentals
20 minutes max
The criteria for your Wine Pairing will be the same every round:
Wine Pairing:
Similar in style to your Main Entry
Can be from the same artist as your Main Entry, but doesn’t have to be
Instrumentals welcome, but not required
5 minutes max
SECRET MENU
There are 10 artists that are on the “Secret Menu”. These are artists that I know of, but do not know their music.
If you submit a song from one of these artists, you will receive an additional 3 points to your overall score for that round, even if I don’t like the song.
These artists will remain a secret until when/if they come up, but they are known on this forum.
Once an artist is revealed, they are banned from the rest of the game.
If both of your songs happen to be from artists on the secret menu, you still only get 3 bonus points for that round.
1. Ulver
2. Winger
3. Kamelot
4. IQ
5. Amorphis
6. Helloween
7. Joy Division
8. Thrice
9. Tori Amos
10. Wu-Tang Clan
Taste
I’m open to literally anything. The whole point of this is to discover new music.
Most of what I listen to is prog and metal, but I’ll give anything a chance. I’m hoping people don’t just send more prog and metal. I’m intentionally keeping the criteria for some of these rounds pretty open to hopefully get a variety of music.
You've got a weird song you’ve been afraid to submit to other roulettes? Send it my way. Nothing is off limits, except for what’s on the banned list, and as long as it fits in the criteria for that round.
I don't mind harsh vocals.
I don’t mind poppy stuff.
I don’t mind extremely heavy stuff.
I don’t mind electronic music.
I don’t mind weird/ambient/experimental shit.
I don’t mind music in other languages.
I think Hamilton is overrated.
I am not allergic to anything.
I really don’t like olives. You send me anything with olives, I will send it back.
Participants:
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1. TAC
2. faizoff
3. jingle.boy
4. HOF
5. LithoJazzoSphere
6. Buddyhunter1
7. wolfking
8. lonestar
9. ariich
10. twosuitluke
11. Puppies
12. King Postwhore
13. Evermind
14. ProfessorPeart
15. Stadler
16. Sacul
17. romdrums
SCOREBOARD (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UJpxHMKcu2i7rHdV0qaVQacv47JqmQgfwK5pF6lf1-M/edit#gid=833559095)
ROULETTE PLAYLIST (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sP3IkcgjHr7HyVaPuvZVs?si=685d565a5fea4995)
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BANNED LIST
These are artists that I:
a) Already like
b) Am already familiar with
c) Flat out do not like
AC/DC
Adrenaline Mob
Alice In Chains
Anathema
Andrew WK
Animals as Leaders
Anthrax
Arch / Matheos
Archspire
Avenged Sevenfold
Ayreon
Baroness
Beastie Boys
The Beatles (And their solo work)
Bent Knee
Between the Buried and Me
Biffy Clyro
Big Big Train
Billy Joel
black midi
Black Sabbath
Bob Dylan
Bruce Springsteen
Cave In
Clutch
Coheed and Cambria
Coldplay
The Contortionist
Daft Punk
Daughters
David Bowie
Dead Cross
Dead Kennedys
Deafheaven
The Dear Hunter
Death
Death Grips
Deep Purple
Def Leppard
Deftones
Devin Townsend (And any associated projects)
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Dinosaur Jr.
Dio
Dirty Loops
The Doors
Dream Theater (And any associated projects/Solo work)
Eagles
Elton John
Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Emperor
Empire State Bastard
Exodus
Explosions in the Sky
The Faceless
Faith No More
Fates Warning
The Flower Kings
Flying Colors
Foo Fighters
Frank Zappa
Frost*
Genesis
Ghost
Gojira
Good Tiger
Gorillaz
Green Day
Greta Van Fleet
Guns n Roses
Haken (and their solo work)
Halsey
Hanson
Havok
Ihsahn
Interpol
Iotunn
Iron Maiden
Jaco Pastorius
Jimi Hendrix
Johnny Cash
Journey
Judas Priest
King Crimson
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Kiss
Lamb of God
LCD Soundsystem
Led Zeppelin
Leprous
Marillion (Only the Fish era + Seasons End is off limits, everything else from the H era is fair game.)
The Mars Volta
Mastodon
Megadeth
Mercyful Fate
Meshuggah
Metallica
Motley Crue
Motörhead
Mr. Bungle
Muse
Mutoid Man
My Chemical Romance
My Morning Jacket
Nails
Napalm Death
Neal Morse (And any associated projects)
Nine Inch Nails
Ok Goodnight
Opeth
OSI
Overkill
Ozzy Osbourne
Pantera
Pearl Jam
Periphery
Peter Gabriel
Phil Collins
Pink Floyd (and their solo work)
The Police
Polyphia
Poppy
Primus
Queen
Queens of the Stone Age
Queensrÿche
Radiohead
Rage Against the Machine
Rainbow
Ramones
Red Fang
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Rush
Savatage
Sepultura
Silversun Pickups
Sigur Rós
Slayer
Slipknot
The Smashing Pumpkins
Snarky Puppy
Sons of Apollo
Soundgarden
Spiritbox
Spock's Beard
Steve Vai
Steven Wilson (And any associated projects)
Symphony X
System of a Down
Talking Heads
Tears for Fears
TesseracT
Thank You Scientist
Them Crooked Vultures
Thom Yorke
Thomas Giles
Thin Lizzy
Tom Waits
Tool
Toy Matinee
Tropical Fuck Storm
UK
U2
Van Halen
Vektor
VOLA
Ween
Weezer
The Who
The Winery Dogs
Wintersun
Yes
The 1975
Banned During Roulette
Any artist that scores an 8 or higher for a Main Entry, or a 4 or higher for a Wine Pairing will be added to this list.
Artists revealed to be on the Secret Menu will also be added to this list.
Advent Horizon
Amorphis
An Abstract Illusion
Aziza Mustafa Zadeh
Daydream XI
Della Zyr
Elder
Emma Ruth Rundle
Hiromi Trio Project
I.Q.
John Coltrane
Kalandra
Kamelot
Lumsk
Marketa Irglova
Martin Miller
Mew
Moron Police
Nektar
Nightwish
Pescado Rabioso
Protest the Hero
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Reliqa
Silent Memorial
Silent Skies
Southern Empire
Sui Generis
Sweet Billy Pilgrim
Wucan
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Table for 1!
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Ok let me try this one too, I'm in.
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Table for 1!
Table for kicking this guys ass.
I'm in. Always got an appetite for a roulette.
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Just checking ... the main course has to be a minimum of 20 minutes, or is that just a suggestion?
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Just checking ... the main course has to be a minimum of 20 minutes, or is that just a suggestion?
You fucking starting with the questions already??
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Just checking ... the main course has to be a minimum of 20 minutes, or is that just a suggestion?
20 minute minimum, yes.
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Just checking ... the main course has to be a minimum of 20 minutes, or is that just a suggestion?
You fucking starting with the questions already??
You're fucking starting with being a dick already??
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Ok, this one sounds fun. Challenge might be finding a 20 minute song not on your band list, but I think I can swing it if you’ll have me.
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Seems this should have been the format for RJ's roulette. :lol
There are 10 artists that are on the “Secret Menu”. These are artists that I know of, but do not know their music.
If you submit a song from one of these artists, you will receive an additional 3 points to your overall score for that round, even if I don’t like the song. These artists will remain a secret until when/if they come up, but they are known on this forum.
The whole point of this is to discover new music.
Most of what I listen to is prog and metal, but I’ll give anything a chance. I’m hoping people don’t just send more prog and metal.
I find these criteria to strongly be at odds with each other. The presence of the secret menu means that the optimal strategy is just to send you the most popular prog and metal bands on DTF in hopes that you'll land on one of those artists. You're incentivizing getting a whole lot of what you say you're hoping you won't just get a steady diet of. I'll play regardless, but it leaves me torn which direction to go at the moment.
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Let me cook.
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Seems this should have been the format for RJ's roulette. :lol
There are 10 artists that are on the “Secret Menu”. These are artists that I know of, but do not know their music.
If you submit a song from one of these artists, you will receive an additional 3 points to your overall score for that round, even if I don’t like the song. These artists will remain a secret until when/if they come up, but they are known on this forum.
The whole point of this is to discover new music.
Most of what I listen to is prog and metal, but I’ll give anything a chance. I’m hoping people don’t just send more prog and metal.
I find these criteria to strongly be at odds with each other. The presence of the secret menu means that the optimal strategy is just to send you the most popular prog and metal bands on DTF in hopes that you'll land on one of those artists. You're incentivizing getting a whole lot of what you say you're hoping you won't just get a steady diet of. I'll play regardless, but it leaves me torn which direction to go at the moment.
I see what you're saying, but when did I say that the artists on the secret menu were popular here or prog and metal? I just said they were known.
Certainly most of what this forum listens to is prog and metal, but all I mean is that they're artists that people (myself included) have heard of. Not just prog or metal bands, and not just some random ultra-obscure bands that no one has heard of that no one here could possibly ever guess.
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Table for 1!
Table for kicking this guys ass.
I'm in. Always got an appetite for a roulette.
These two muppets playing?! Looks like I'm in then.
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I see what you're saying, but when did I say that the artists on the secret menu were popular here or prog and metal? I just said they were known.
Certainly most of what this forum listens to is prog and metal, but all I mean is that they're artists that people have heard of. Not just prog or metal bands, and not just some random ultra-obscure bands that no one has heard of that no one here could possibly ever guess.
Ok, fair enough. So it could be like, Taylor Swift and the Rolling Stones, or something like that. It then discourages sending unfamiliar bands, but they could be a bit broader stylistically.
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Yeah, I don't think the community at large would let me stay out of this one...
In..
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Table for 1!
Table for kicking this guys ass.
I'm in. Always got an appetite for a roulette.
These two muppets playing?! Looks like I'm in then.
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Yeah, I don't think the community at large would let me stay out of this one...
In..
Hope you like Sushi, Metro.
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Yeah, I don't think the community at large would let me stay out of this one...
In..
Hope you like Sushi, Metro.
:lol
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I see what you're saying, but when did I say that the artists on the secret menu were popular here or prog and metal? I just said they were known.
Certainly most of what this forum listens to is prog and metal, but all I mean is that they're artists that people have heard of. Not just prog or metal bands, and not just some random ultra-obscure bands that no one has heard of that no one here could possibly ever guess.
Ok, fair enough. So it could be like, Taylor Swift and the Rolling Stones, or something like that. It then discourages sending unfamiliar bands, but they could be a bit broader stylistically.
It could be! But I hope no one would send either of those artists :lol
Maybe because I've never participated in one of these before, I don't think about this from a strategy POV. I'm just in it for the music. I want people to send what they want, and if it happens to be from one of a handful of artists, you get a little extra bonus points. Not enough to break the game or tip the scales significantly in anyone's favor, but just something extra to keep it interesting.
But after thinking about it, I am gonna reduce it to just 5 artists on the Secret Menu.
Yeah, I don't think the community at large would let me stay out of this one...
In..
Hope you like Sushi, Metro.
I do! And I know the anonymity factor isn't gonna mean much when it comes to RJ's submissions. :lol
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Maybe because I've never participated in one of these before, I don't think about this from a strategy POV. I'm just in it for the music. I want people to send what they want, and if it happens to be from one of a handful of artists, you get a little extra bonus points. Not enough to break the game or tip the scales significantly in anyone's favor, but just something extra to keep it interesting.
But after thinking about it, I am gonna reduce it to just 5 artists n the Secret Menu.
There are two main types of participants/strategies. One is just to send personal all-time favorites or current infatuations regardless of who is hosting and whether it might be something they'd like. These people generally don't care as much how they score. Not that they aren't hoping what they send will do well, just that they're ideally realizing that tastes aren't always a match, but want to test the waters more and see if any of their quirky favorites connect with you, knowing that some probably won't. They view roulettes as more of a social experiment and compatibility discovery process.
The other is people who try and analyze based on any available clues things they suspect you might like or that seem to be gaps in your collection and send what they think might score the most. They're generally looking to take advantage of whatever might give them a leg up on the competition. They view roulettes as more of a game.
I mostly tend towards the latter strategy.
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I think I'll go world cuisines for the main entrees, and pair everything with Saki....
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20 minutes minimum is a bit high for the main course, especially considering all other rounds have a 10 minute maximum, meaning any song between 11 and 19 minutes is impossible to send anywhere in the roulette. :lol
Thankfully though I do have a 20 minute song in mind, so I'm good even if you keep the rules the same.
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20 minutes minimum is a bit high for the main course, especially considering all other rounds have a 10 minute maximum, meaning any song between 11 and 19 minutes is impossible to send anywhere in the roulette. :lol
Thankfully though I do have a 20 minute song in mind, so I'm good even if you keep the rules the same.
That's a good point! I could make the Final round 20 minutes max, how does that sound?
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20 minutes minimum is a bit high for the main course, especially considering all other rounds have a 10 minute maximum, meaning any song between 11 and 19 minutes is impossible to send anywhere in the roulette. :lol
Thankfully though I do have a 20 minute song in mind, so I'm good even if you keep the rules the same.
That's a good point! I could make the Final round 20 minutes max, how does that sound?
I wouldn't mind either way, though as this is your first roulette I think 20 minutes max would be good for your sake. :lol
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I certainly have way more choices and interesting songs in the 10-20 range. I can find something 20+ if I have to, but that's definitely not my specialty.
Pretty sure I have my hors d'oeuvre and wine pairing picked out for the first round, but I guess I can't send until the form comes to us.
Oh, and do you have any restrictions or preferences on format? Spotify, Youtube, MP3, etc.
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Yeah I’ll send the form out Friday.
And I’m an Apple Music guy, but Spotify and YouTube links are fine.
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Sounds fun, I'd love to play!
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I can't send King Gizzy as you are already used to fine dining. Either way, you can expect more culinary delights from me.
"Give me the best table you've got".
*slyly slips a £50 note*
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Of course I'm in!
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Sounds fun, I'd love to play!
Congratulations!
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Sounds fun, I'd love to play!
Congrats on the win mate.
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Sounds fun, I'd love to play!
Congratulations!
Shit, should have scrolled down first. :lol
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Thanks chaps. :lol
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20 minutes minimum is a bit high for the main course, especially considering all other rounds have a 10 minute maximum, meaning any song between 11 and 19 minutes is impossible to send anywhere in the roulette. :lol
Thankfully though I do have a 20 minute song in mind, so I'm good even if you keep the rules the same.
This was pretty much my observation as well, and hence the reason for my question. I’m good with any setup, but there’s a LOT of great music between 10:00 and 19:59.
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20 minutes minimum is a bit high for the main course, especially considering all other rounds have a 10 minute maximum, meaning any song between 11 and 19 minutes is impossible to send anywhere in the roulette. :lol
Thankfully though I do have a 20 minute song in mind, so I'm good even if you keep the rules the same.
This was pretty much my observation as well, and hence the reason for my question. I’m good with any setup, but there’s a LOT of great music between 10:00 and 19:59.
That's what my wife said. Giggity.
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Sure... when music is a euphemism for "power nap"
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Sure... when music is a euphemism for "power nap"
I needed a power nap this weekend. I was gassed from the last 2 weeks.
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Sure... when music is a euphemism for "power nap"
I needed a power nap this weekend. I was gassed from the last 2 weeks.
Well I hope you’re good and rested Joe! Can I put you down as participating?
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Might as well! LOL
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Great! :tup
I’ve also updated the maximum times for the Appetizer and Dessert rounds.
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So, I'm in the process of compiling a playlist with only songs with the word Olive in the title :neverusethis:
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I can't send King Gizzy as you are already used to fine dining.
Let's not kid ourselves, as delicious as King Gizzard is, they're more like greasy fast food than fine dining. :lol
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I think Gizz is more like a buffet.
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I think the one downside to the anonymous submission is the lack of the stories or descriptions to go with the submissions, I always enjoy writing them for others, and reading what's submitted to me, gives me a sneak peak further into my fellow forum members.
On the other hand, I've always thought about doing a totally anonymous roulette with a proxy collecting and organizing the playlist for me, to keep any subtle prejudices out of the mix (like my habit of automatically dropping Tim a point or two just because :p )
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I can't send King Gizzy as you are already used to fine dining.
Let's not kid ourselves, as delicious as King Gizzard is, they're more like greasy fast food than fine dining. :lol
Quantity over quality. :P
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I’ve also updated the maximum times for the Appetizer and Dessert rounds.
Well that opens up more options! :tup
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A few questions.
Presumably the wine pairing should be something that goes well with the main entry, so e.g. where we're sending some giant epic in round 4 but the wine pairing is max 5 minutes, it should be similar in some way (style, epic feel, etc)?
Do you like all of your banned list artists or are there some you're not keen on but just feel you know well enough already? Might help get a sense of your tastes, considering you're a roulette newbie!
Awesome that you're open to any style, but I wondered if you have any preferences or turn-offs when it comes to vocals/vocal styles, or if you're pretty open in that regard too?
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I can't send King Gizzy as you are already used to fine dining.
Let's not kid ourselves, as delicious as King Gizzard is, they're more like greasy fast food than fine dining. :lol
Quantity over quality. :P
On the plus side, with Gizz off the menu, Luke has a shot to win!
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I’ve also updated the maximum times for the Appetizer and Dessert rounds.
Well that opens up more options! :tup
A 15-minute "appetizer"? :lol
And are we definitively going with minimum 20 minutes for the entree?
I had a tentative menu selected, but if Metro is really a glutton for these endless feasts like the round durations seem to suggest, maybe I need to alter my choices.
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Is there a wine pairing with dessert too?
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Does maximum 4 minutes mean 4:00 or 4:59?
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Does maximum 4 minutes mean 4:00 or 4:59?
;D
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A few questions.
Presumably the wine pairing should be something that goes well with the main entry, so e.g. where we're sending some giant epic in round 4 but the wine pairing is max 5 minutes, it should be similar in some way (style, epic feel, etc)?
Do you like all of your banned list artists or are there some you're not keen on but just feel you know well enough already? Might help get a sense of your tastes, considering you're a roulette newbie!
Awesome that you're open to any style, but I wondered if you have any preferences or turn-offs when it comes to vocals/vocal styles, or if you're pretty open in that regard too?
1. I would say it should be similar in style for each round. So for example in round 3 where I want something stripped-down, the Wine Pairing should also be something like that. I’ll edit the OP to say that.
2. The banned list is mostly artists I already like/am familiar with, but there are some artists in there that I just flat out don’t like, and no one here is going to change my mind. I’ll go in later and highlight those artists.
3. I’m not very picky when it comes to vocals. As I said in the “Taste” section of the OP, I don’t mind harsh vocals.
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Definitely in if you'll have me! Cool theme too.
I'll send the horse divorce thing tomorrow.
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3. I’m not very picky when it comes to vocals. As I said in the “Taste” section of the OP, I don’t mind harsh vocals.
Cool thanks (and for the other answers too). Yeah I only asked because some people like harsh vocals but are put off by post-hardcore (or emo) style vocals, but sounds like you're comfortable with different types of vocals which is great.
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Is there a wine pairing with dessert too?
Yes, obviously dessert wine!
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Yeah I only asked because some people like harsh vocals but are put off by post-hardcore (or emo) style vocals
This feels oddly specific. :lol
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Is there a wine pairing with dessert too?
Yes, obviously dessert wine!
I'm gonna need coffee with my dessert to stay awake after 4 courses' worth of wine!
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Does maximum 4 minutes mean 4:00 or 4:59?
;D
Some people follow the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - seek first to understand, then be understood.
Not you clearly! You just assume you know enough. :biggrin:
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Is there a wine pairing with dessert too?
Yes. Get me drunk and keep me drunk till the end.
Does maximum 4 minutes mean 4:00 or 4:59?
4:00
A 15-minute "appetizer"? :lol
And are we definitively going with minimum 20 minutes for the entree?
I had a tentative menu selected, but if Metro is really a glutton for these endless feasts like the round durations seem to suggest, maybe I need to alter my choices.
Yes, 20 minute min., 40 minutes max. for the Main Course.
And yes, 15 minute appetizer.
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Sometimes, appy's are the best!
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I might actually dip my toes in the salad dressing here. Only did TAC's 'Why do you people here like good music roulette' before. I need to scan my library before fully committing. Guessing in my 30,000+ songs I can find something but the banned list is filled with bands I listen to.
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I might actually dip my toes in the salad dressing here. Only did TAC's 'Why do you people here like good music roulette' before. I need to scan my library before fully committing. Guessing in my 30,000+ songs I can find something but the banned list is filled with bands I listen to.
The trick is to have a 100,000+ song library. :biggrin:
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I might actually dip my toes in the salad dressing here. Only did TAC's 'Why do you people here like good music roulette' before. I need to scan my library before fully committing. Guessing in my 30,000+ songs I can find something but the banned list is filled with bands I listen to.
The trick is to have a 100,000+ song library. :biggrin:
It doesn't help if we can't find the right ones. :lol
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I might actually dip my toes in the salad dressing here. Only did TAC's 'Why do you people here like good music roulette' before. I need to scan my library before fully committing. Guessing in my 30,000+ songs I can find something but the banned list is filled with bands I listen to.
The trick is to have a 100,000+ song library. :biggrin:
It doesn't help if we can't find the right ones. :lol
Eh, it's the hosts fault for not liking good music :biggrin:
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Are there even enough 20 mins epics out there from the non-banned bands?
That will be a challenge.
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I think the one downside to the anonymous submission is the lack of the stories or descriptions to go with the submissions, I always enjoy writing them for others, and reading what's submitted to me, gives me a sneak peak further into my fellow forum members.
On the other hand, I've always thought about doing a totally anonymous roulette with a proxy collecting and organizing the playlist for me, to keep any subtle prejudices out of the mix (like my habit of automatically dropping Tim a point or two just because :p )
Meant to reply to this earlier. You’re more than welcome to share whatever stories you have at the end of the round if you want, and I’d definitely be interested in hearing them.
You can also include the story with your submissions in the Google Form if you want, provided it still stays anonymous. I don’t think there’s a character limit to the responses.
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Are there even enough 20 mins epics out there from the non-banned bands?
That will be a challenge.
I have several hundred songs in the 20-40 minute range that aren't banned.
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But what do you have besides Moonsorrow... ;)
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But what do you have besides Moonsorrow... ;)
:lol Oh boy....
Edge of Sanity
Darkestrah
Elysian Blaze
Velvet Cacoon
Camlann
Finsterforst
Beardfish
Hemina
Swallow the Sun
Null
Swans
Sedna
Arkhtinn
Gorguts
Khanate
Ossein
Miles Davis
Njiqahdda
Moon Safari
Izah
Ocean Chief
Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard
ION
Spectral Lore
And these are just off the top of my head.
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:lol
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I didn't think you were going to take that seriously. :lol
But I do know you missed several. (https://i.imgur.com/9Po5i1a.gif)
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I didn't think you were going to take that seriously. :lol
But I do know you missed several. (https://i.imgur.com/9Po5i1a.gif)
I can keep going :corn
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I had five immediately pop into my head as well, all not on your list. Plenty of fodder for a 20+ minute submission.
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Are there even enough 20 mins epics out there from the non-banned bands?
That will be a challenge.
I have several hundred songs in the 20-40 minute range that aren't banned.
Wow I really don't listen to as much music as some of you guys.
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But what do you have besides Moonsorrow... ;)
:lol Oh boy....
Edge of Sanity
Darkestrah
Elysian Blaze
Velvet Cacoon
Camlann
Finsterforst
Beardfish
Hemina
Swallow the Sun
Null
Swans
Sedna
Arkhtinn
Gorguts
Khanate
Ossein
Miles Davis
Njiqahdda
Moon Safari
Izah
Ocean Chief
Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard
ION
Spectral Lore
And these are just off the top of my head.
So, other than Hemina and Moon Safari, mostly crap. :biggrin:
I've got a couple dozen I can narrow mine to, and that's just in my iTunes library. I'm sure I've got a bunch on Spotify, those are just a bit harder to find/sort.
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Definitely in if you'll have me! Cool theme too.
I'll send the horse divorce thing tomorrow.
Welcome aboard! Don’t send me anything though, wait until you receive the Google Form on Friday.
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So, other than Hemina and Moon Safari, mostly crap. :biggrin:
Not so much crap as 5-10 minutes of good ideas stretched out to 20-30. :p
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OK, looks like I've got some catching up to do...
I can't send King Gizzy as you are already used to fine dining.
Let's not kid ourselves, as delicious as King Gizzard is, they're more like greasy fast food than fine dining. :lol
First off...
(https://i.gifer.com/1ocI.gif)
I can't send King Gizzy as you are already used to fine dining.
Let's not kid ourselves, as delicious as King Gizzard is, they're more like greasy fast food than fine dining. :lol
Quantity over quality. :P
On the plus side, with Gizz off the menu, Luke has a shot to win!
Second and third off...
(https://media.tenor.com/05lKv5qHyskAAAAM/wwe-stone.gif)
So, I'm in the process of compiling a playlist with only songs with the word Olive in the title :neverusethis:
Shame that Devin Townsend is banned already eh?
Are there even enough 20 mins epics out there from the non-banned bands?
That will be a challenge.
I can think of shitloads. Not that they are necessarily any good, mind.
Yes, 20 minute min., 40 minutes max. for the Main Course.
You just inadvertently saved yourself from a Bell Witch submission without even realising it!
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Several of the "songs" I really like that are over 40 minutes, are basically just albums that are a single track long. Tons of the super-long stuff in my library has a few cool moments with a bunch of padded bloat. A few potential candidates, but even auditioning them is going to take so much longer than normal. :lol
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I just quickly scanned my library and 90% of my 20+ minute stuff is either banned or bands doing that stupid thing where they break an epic into separate tracks, which I then merge because they have no business being separate.
I only have a very select few options. Oh well, count me in. The Main Course will be my issue. I'm a very picky eater.
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Oh, also I might try and only submit wine pairing songs that are about wine :lol
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I also have oodles of ambient music that works, but I have no confidence in them doing well in a roulette format. Maybe if I'm stinking up this one too by that round I'd consider them.
Looking at my library, there are lots of other cool songs in the 10-20 minute range I'd overlooked, might swap some of those if Metro really does turn out to appear to be into gorging.
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Do you have a table for me?
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Most definitely!
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Yeah I only asked because some people like harsh vocals but are put off by post-hardcore (or emo) style vocals
This feels oddly specific. :lol
I mean, yes you came to mind but you're not the only one. :lol
But what do you have besides Moonsorrow... ;)
:rollin
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Damn, I only just noticed this thread, I'm in if you'll have me :metal
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooo.................................................
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This sounds interesting. I’m in.
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- To make this a little more interesting, I'm gonna have you submit your songs anonymously through a Google Form.
This form will be sent out to participants via DM at the start of each round. I’ll try to guess who submitted what during hangman.
This is interesting. In one of my roulettes, I scored it completely anonymously. Once I locked down the scoring, which was confirmed by Stadler my secretary, I then guessed who sent what.
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This sounds interesting. I’m in.
Welcome aboard!
And I think I’ll cut it off there. 17 people seems like plenty.
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17 people submitting at least a 20+ min. song..... That's a lot of hours to listen to for a round. It may take a long time to get that scores and reviews out there.
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17 people submitting at least a 20+ min. song..... That's a lot of hours to listen to for a round. It may take a long time to get that scores and reviews out there.
There's wine pairings too, so it's more like 25 minutes per person, minimum. :lol
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Indeed. I think the rest of the rounds can be done in about a week each, but I’m definitely gonna need more time for the main course round.
I have plenty of time to listen to music at my job, so making the time to listen won’t be an issue. I can handle it.
I might tweak some more of the criteria before allowing submissions, and I’ll update the OP with previously mentioned adjustments when I get home later.
You all have the rest of the week to decide on your first submissions. Once again, the Google Form will go out this Friday. Until then, DO NOT SEND ME YOUR SUBMISSIONS THROUGH DM.
Also, please make sure your inbox isn’t full.
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Oops. Lol
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@ Puppies..
Until then, DO NOT SEND ME YOUR SUBMISSIONS THROUGH DM.
@ Stadler..
Also, please make sure your inbox isn’t full.
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damn i only just saw this and it's already closed :lol oh well, no nightmare-core for you yet, then
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Oh good, the main course got a slight tweak. Oh bad, now I have a lot more to choose from. I'm already in analysis paralysis and we haven't even started yet.
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So I'm holding off on submitting until Friday, when the Google thingy gets sent out?
That's good, as I don't know what I'm sending yet.
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Oh good, the main course got a slight tweak.
OK, now to a 15 minute minimum. Hmm..
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So those track length criterias are for each song, or collectively for the two songs? Sorry if covered, I suck at fine details.
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What's with all the fuckin questions!?!?
Asking for a friend. Literally.
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You’re fucking contagious! :lol
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Will be following along!
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Yeah I made some tweaks to the criteria last night. I’m locking it in now. No more changes.
So those track length criterias are for each song, or collectively for the two songs? Sorry if covered, I suck at fine details.
There’s separate criteria for the Main Entry and Wine Pairing. The Main Entry has different criteria every round, the Wine Pairing is the same every round.
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So those track length criterias are for each song, or collectively for the two songs? Sorry if covered, I suck at fine details.
For the main song. All Wine Pairings are to not exceed 5 min.
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Think I have this pretty much mapped out. I don’t know if you’ll like it or not, but I’m gonna enjoy sampling my own cooking at any rate!
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I also went and bolded some artists on the Banned List that I don’t like.
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So what's the rule on SONGS that you might know, but done by other bands that are not banned? I'm not talking about note-for-note covers, I'm talking something pretty different. Will it be rejected because you recognize the melody or something?
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So what's the rule on SONGS that you might know, but done by other bands that are not banned? I'm not talking about note-for-note covers, I'm talking something pretty different. Will it be rejected because you recognize the melody or something?
No, I’d still accept them.
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I have a tentative catered banquet prepared. I'm contemplating a different genre of dish each round, with prog/metal only for one of them at most. Might try and care less how I do in this one, since I seem to do worse in V1 roulettes.
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Just to clarify, you're wanting the wine pairing to be similar in style to the related course, but the other criteria seem to shift per round. So in particular, for dessert, it's fine if the wine pairing is not a closing track?
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Just to clarify, you're wanting the wine pairing to be similar in style to the related course, but the other criteria seem to shift per round. So in particular, for dessert, it's fine if the wine pairing is not a closing track?
Yes, that’s fine.
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Yeah I made some tweaks to the criteria last night. I’m locking it in now. No more changes.
So those track length criterias are for each song, or collectively for the two songs? Sorry if covered, I suck at fine details.
There’s separate criteria for the Main Entry and Wine Pairing. The Main Entry has different criteria every round, the Wine Pairing is the same every round.
So those track length criterias are for each song, or collectively for the two songs? Sorry if covered, I suck at fine details.
For the main song. All Wine Pairings are to not exceed 5 min.
Ah yes.....I see that now. Thanks lads. Told you I suck at reading details.
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I have a tentative catered banquet prepared. I'm contemplating a different genre of dish each round, with prog/metal only for one of them at most. Might try and care less how I do in this one, since I seem to do worse in V1 roulettes.
I want to avoid as much Prog and Metal as possible as well, but am struggling. I can't even get my round 1 sorted. I have 2 excellent songs that fit the criteria but they are heavy. I need to stare at my under 4 minute list again.
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Culinary props for the thread title change...
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What kind of restaurant is this if there's mice in the place?
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Culinary props for the thread title change...
Was hoping someone would get it :tup
What kind of restaurant is this if there's mice in the place?
Ever seen Ratatouille?
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Culinary props for the thread title change...
Was hoping someone would get it :tup
He's gonna be the only one that gets it. :lol
What kind of restaurant is this if there's mice in the place?
Ever seen Ratatouille?
I have, and it's an awesome new ride at Disney!
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Culinary props for the thread title change...
Was hoping someone would get it :tup
He's gonna be the only one that gets it. :lol
Uhm I'm no chef but I got it.
What kind of restaurant is this if there's mice in the place?
Ever seen Ratatouille?
I have, and it's an awesome new ride at Disney!
It is indeed an awesome ride.
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Culinary props for the thread title change...
Was hoping someone would get it :tup
He's gonna be the only one that gets it. :lol
Uhm I'm no chef but I got it.
Ok, I'll just get back in the Dumb Line. :lol
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Mise En Place means “Put in place”. In cooking, it means having all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking.
So right now in the roulette, folks should be prepping their song choices.
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Culinary props for the thread title change...
Was hoping someone would get it :tup
He's gonna be the only one that gets it. :lol
You're the only one estranged from Google. :p
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My prep is going so well I have Gordon Ramsey screaming at me right now.
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I'm expecting Hell's Kitchen GIFs on every page now.
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I'm expecting Hell's Kitchen GIFs on every page now.
The irony if watching Hells kitchen while reading this post.
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I found your dinner guests - they look like trouble.
(https://media.tenor.com/1DveGzoR8DcAAAAd/bandmaid-band.gif)
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I found your dinner guests - they look like trouble.
(https://media.tenor.com/1DveGzoR8DcAAAAd/bandmaid-band.gif)
That video is a literal treasure trove of gifs....one of my favorite songs of theirs as well
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Off to design my own set menu!
Can we send descriptions with our Google form song entries? I'd like to have fun with this and provide a description for each meal (RJ will probably have a field day with those) but it'll likely ruin the anonymity as the descriptions will be quite distinctive—I know basically nothing about high dining so I'll be pull them for each course out of my ass inventing them as we go :lol
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You can absolutely send a story/description with it, provided it remains anonymous.
I’ll be sending the Google Form out at midnight EST tonight. Everyone has until Monday to send their submissions. Then the first round begins.
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You can absolutely send a story/description with it, provided it remains anonymous.
If the style is distinct during all five rounds, I'm fairly sure it won't remain anonymous after Round 1 :)
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You can absolutely send a story/description with it, provided it remains anonymous.
If the style is distinct during all five rounds, I'm fairly sure it won't remain anonymous after Round 1 :)
And I'm pretty sure if only a few people are giving descriptions or additional content to their submission, it won't be very anonymous.
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I probably won't send them to Metropolaris then, but I'll be posting the descriptions in this thread for fun and discussion.
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Yeah it’s probably a better idea to wait until the end of the round to share stories once it’s revealed who submitted what, but the option will still be there for anyone who does want to include it with their submission.
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Alright. Settled on my songs. Ready for the google thingy.
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Food's in the pass..... RUNNER!!!
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"PM could not be sent to Stadler as their inbox is full!"
Everybody else should have received the link. If not, let me know.
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Fucking stads :lol
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Stads!
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Maybe this will get his attention
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He'll see it in Monday
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"PM could not be sent to Stadler as their inbox is full!"
Everybody else should have received the link. If not, let me know.
I did not receive the link.
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My bad! Just sent it.
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Is there a Cliff's Notes on how the form randomizes things?
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"PM could not be sent to Stadler as their inbox is full!"
Everybody else should have received the link. If not, let me know.
How is he such a popular mother fucker?
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"PM could not be sent to Stadler as their inbox is full!"
Everybody else should have received the link. If not, let me know.
How is he such a popular mother fucker?
:rollin
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Uhh.....I have to send something light.....
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/8-14-2015/pxP_qs.gif)
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How hard are we going with the time limit? Like is a little bit over acceptable?
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How hard are we going with the time limit? Like is a little bit over acceptable?
No.
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How hard are we going with the time limit? Like is a little bit over acceptable?
No.
Pipe down, you're about to send metal in the light round, so you have no room to talk about adhering to the rules!
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How hard are we going with the time limit? Like is a little bit over acceptable?
No.
Pipe down, you're about to send metal in the light round, so you have no room to talk about adhering to the rules!
Elegy is light dammit!!!!!
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How hard are we going with the time limit? Like is a little bit over acceptable?
No
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How hard are we going with the time limit? Like is a little bit over acceptable?
No
(https://i.gifer.com/origin/2d/2da27aa1637c17889e10eaa294d918a9.gif)
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Don't look to Tim, he was always gonna say no. He was never gonna be flexible, even accepting something that was 4:00.00000432
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Tim is the get off my 5:59 lawn, guy.
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How hard are we going with the time limit? Like is a little bit over acceptable?
No.
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How hard are we going with the time limit? Like is a little bit over acceptable?
No.
Think of roulette limits like the legal drinking limit ... not a speed limit. :lol
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Sent an 18 minute song
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Sent an 18 minute song
It’s probably four minutes but feels like 18.
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Served my amuse bouche...
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Sent an 18 minute song
It’s probably four minutes but feels like 18.
Did you enjoy The Silver Cord by the way? :lol I'm honestly just glad it didn't come dead last.
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Sent an 18 minute song
It’s probably four minutes but feels like 18.
Did you enjoy The Silver Cord by the way? :lol I'm honestly just glad it didn't come dead last.
It’s like there was a competition for the 0.5.
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The only score I can say I'm good at competing for.
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How hard are we going with the time limit? Like is a little bit over acceptable?
No
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Uhh.....I have to send something light.....
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/8-14-2015/pxP_qs.gif)
I didn't interpret the "start with something light" first line as meaning the song should be light in tone - the first lines of other rounds are things like "something to whet my appetite". The second line (short and simple) is what I read as being the theme for the round, but it could be a short simple metal tune for example.
That was my reading of it anyway, but perhaps Metro can confirm one way or the other?
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Yeah round 1 is just something short. Doesn’t necessarily have to be light.
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Although the song should be… simple, according to the OP.
Dammit Ariich! I’m committed. Spent all week finding something light. :lol
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Although the song should be… simple, according to the OP.
Dammit Ariich! I’m committed. Spent all week finding something light. :lol
Then stick to your convictions! Regardless of theme, did you send something awesome, or not?
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I went light. Lol
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Yeah round 1 is just something short. Doesn’t necessarily have to be light.
Thanks.
Also I find it funny that for this round the wine pairing is more substantial (i.e. longer time limit) than the actual course. :lol
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Apps go down fast. Wine you savor.
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Wolfking right now...
(https://i.imgflip.com/8418k1.jpg)
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:lol
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I've spent all week on this and still am lost. Trying to intentionally send something not PROG or Metal but the 4 min limit is killing me. I might just say chuck it and send whatever I can hit on the dart board. I know how my brain works and I thought I wouldn't OCD this, but here we are.
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My amuse is far from light... It's more of a firecracker meant to awaken the palate for what's to come....
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Real question: if the submissions are all anonymous, how are you going to hunt down the last few stragglers who haven't sent in time? :lol
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Real question: if the submissions are all anonymous, how are you going to hunt down the last few stragglers who haven't sent in time? :lol
Also what if someone accidentally submits something that's not eligible?
This could get confusing! :lol
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Real question: if the submissions are all anonymous, how are you going to hunt down the last few stragglers who haven't sent in time? :lol
Because it will always be Stadler. The problem with sending on a Friday.
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Real question: if the submissions are all anonymous, how are you going to hunt down the last few stragglers who haven't sent in time? :lol
Also what if someone accidentally submits something that's not eligible?
This could get confusing! :lol
Everyone has to resend
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Real question: if the submissions are all anonymous, how are you going to hunt down the last few stragglers who haven't sent in time? :lol
We'll see. I've received 7/17 so far. I'll post a reminder about it Monday, and if I'm still short, I'll go with what I have.
Real question: if the submissions are all anonymous, how are you going to hunt down the last few stragglers who haven't sent in time? :lol
Also what if someone accidentally submits something that's not eligible?
This could get confusing! :lol
The Google Form includes a reminder all the rules and criteria from the OP, so there's no excuse for not obeying them.
Real question: if the submissions are all anonymous, how are you going to hunt down the last few stragglers who haven't sent in time? :lol
Because it will always be Stadler. The problem with sending on a Friday.
He's been active today! Just avoiding this forum for some reason :lol
The anonymous thing is an experiment! If it ends up being one big headache (which is a strong possibility) I'll ditch it after the first round and you'll just send in your submissions like you normally would.
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Real question: if the submissions are all anonymous, how are you going to hunt down the last few stragglers who haven't sent in time? :lol
Also what if someone accidentally submits something that's not eligible?
This could get confusing! :lol
Everyone has to resend
:lol
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Real question: if the submissions are all anonymous, how are you going to hunt down the last few stragglers who haven't sent in time? :lol
We'll see. I've received 7/17 so far. I'll post a reminder about it Monday, and if I'm still short, I'll go with what I have.
Real question: if the submissions are all anonymous, how are you going to hunt down the last few stragglers who haven't sent in time? :lol
Also what if someone accidentally submits something that's not eligible?
This could get confusing! :lol
The Google Form includes a reminder all the rules and criteria from the OP, so there's no excuse for not obeying them.
Real question: if the submissions are all anonymous, how are you going to hunt down the last few stragglers who haven't sent in time? :lol
Because it will always be Stadler. The problem with sending on a Friday.
He's been active today! Just avoiding this forum for some reason :lol
The anonymous thing is an experiment! If it ends up being a one big headache (which is a strong possibility) I'll ditch it after the first round and you'll just send in your submissions like you normally would.
All true, and genuinely I think the anonymous thing is a brilliant idea and I hope it works well enough to maintain it.
And yeah the reminders are good. And it sounds like you'll be taking the same approach as me in that if it turns out I do already know something that wasn't banned, I still accept it and don't ask people to resend.
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I've spent all week on this and still am lost. Trying to intentionally send something not PROG or Metal but the 4 min limit is killing me. I might just say chuck it and send whatever I can hit on the dart board.
Finally someone to share my role with me.
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And it sounds like you'll be taking the same approach as me in that if it turns out I do already know something that wasn't banned, I still accept it and don't ask people to resend.
BRB, resending with nothing but KGLW and Townsend songs.
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I like the anonymous part of this format too. Perhaps, like Tim did, you could have someone be your proctor - Maybe Tim! A proctor could solicit all the confirmations of who's submitted, and hound the delinquents.
Also, I notice there's nothing preventing multiple submissions. I guess we're all on the honor system to not send a mulligan option, and just take the one that scores better! :lol :lol
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I’ll be sending my google when I get home from work.
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A Proctor isn’t a bad idea… We’ll see how things go this round, and I might make some changes there.
And yeah I’m relying on the honor system :lol I don’t think there was any way to prevent multiple submissions without requiring people to use their emails, and then that takes away the anonymity.
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A Proctor isn’t a bad idea… We’ll see how things go this round, and I might make some changes there.
And yeah I’m relying on the honor system :lol I don’t think there was any way to prevent multiple submissions without requiring people to use their emails, and then that takes away the anonymity.
I figured as much.
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Sent my hors d'oeuvre. That word has too many vowels.
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Damn Frenchie’s!!!
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Empty!!!!
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Damn Frenchie’s!!!
He says while using an unnecessary apostrophe. ;) ;D
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Damn Frenchie’s!!!
He says while using an unnecessary apostrophe. ;) ;D
English is an impossible language anyway.
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Don't I know it.
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Now up to 12/17. Keep em coming folks!
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Just a friendly reminder from the forum chef that the key to a well run professional kitchen is for all the plates for each course to be in the pass AT THE SAME FUCKING TIME MY AMUSE BOUCHE IS DYING IN THE FUCKING WINDOW HURRY THE FUCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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WTF is a bouche?
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WTF is a bouche?
Don't know, but I know it's amused.
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Just a friendly reminder from the forum chef that the key to a well run professional kitchen is for all the plates for each course to be in the pass AT THE SAME FUCKING TIME MY AMUSE BOUCHE IS DYING IN THE FUCKING WINDOW HURRY THE FUCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We got no burbot which I absolutely require for my exclusive set menu so it'll have to wait for tomorrow.
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Just a friendly reminder from the forum chef that the key to a well run professional kitchen is for all the plates for each course to be in the pass AT THE SAME FUCKING TIME MY AMUSE BOUCHE IS DYING IN THE FUCKING WINDOW HURRY THE FUCK UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(https://i.ibb.co/LRgbq6J/IMG-7335.png) (https://ibb.co/C89NXvM)
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WTF is a bouche?
An amuse bouche is a small first course, usually only a bit or two, meant to wake up the palate. Its literal translation is to amuse the mouth...
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Yeah round 1 is just something short. Doesn’t necessarily have to be light.
(https://media.tenor.com/LKBKvLjJjjYAAAAd/gif.gif)
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WTF is a bouche?
An amuse bouche is a small first course, usually only a bit or two, meant to wake up the palate. Its literal translation is to amuse the mouth...
We have some amused douches here for sure.
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Yeah round 1 is just something short. Doesn’t necessarily have to be light.
(https://media.tenor.com/LKBKvLjJjjYAAAAd/gif.gif)
:lol
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WTF is a bouche?
An amuse bouche is a small first course, usually only a bit or two, meant to wake up the palate. Its literal translation is to amuse the mouth...
We have some amused douches here for sure.
I am definitely amused.
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WTF is a bouche?
An amuse bouche is a small first course, usually only a bit or two, meant to wake up the palate. Its literal translation is to amuse the mouth...
We have some amused douches here for sure.
I am definitely amused.
And definitely a douche.
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WTF is a bouche?
An amuse bouche is a small first course, usually only a bit or two, meant to wake up the palate. Its literal translation is to amuse the mouth...
We have some amused douches here for sure.
I am definitely amused.
And definitely a douche.
No question. :lol
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:lol
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Uhh.....I have to send something light.....
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/8-14-2015/pxP_qs.gif)
I didn't interpret the "start with something light" first line as meaning the song should be light in tone - the first lines of other rounds are things like "something to whet my appetite". The second line (short and simple) is what I read as being the theme for the round, but it could be a short simple metal tune for example.
That was my reading of it anyway, but perhaps Metro can confirm one way or the other?
That's actually quite clear now you said that and I went back and read it again. Silly me.
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14/17. Interesting looking batch of songs. Not listening to anything until everyone’s submitted, but we do have 1 artist from the Secret Menu. But who could it be? :justjen
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Let's go you 3 slackers!!!!
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14/17. Interesting looking batch of songs. Not listening to anything until everyone’s submitted, but we do have 1 artist from the Secret Menu. But who could it be? :justjen
Better not be anyone that cockblocks my planned menu....
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Let's go you 3 slackers!!!!
I'm one of the slackers. I'm traveling home today so haven't had time to look at anything yet.
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Let's go you 3 slackers!!!!
I'm one of the slackers. I'm traveling home today so haven't had time to look at anything yet.
Bitch please... I just worked back to back 14 hour shifts, then woke up and flew to Idaho, and still managed to submit...
No respect for the game I tell ya....
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These old bros are harden mother F'ers. :lol
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Let's go you 3 slackers!!!!
I'm one of the slackers. I'm traveling home today so haven't had time to look at anything yet.
Bitch please... I just worked back to back 14 hour shifts, then woke up and flew to Idaho, and still managed to submit...
No respect for the game I tell ya....
:dunno:
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Let's go you 3 slackers!!!!
I'm one of the slackers. I'm traveling home today so haven't had time to look at anything yet.
Bitch please... I just worked back to back 14 hour shifts, then woke up and flew to Idaho, and still managed to submit...
No respect for the game I tell ya....
:dunno:
Probably a Culinary school grad... $20k in knowledge and ten cents of experience...
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I have little confidence in my first round. Round 2 is the only one I have locked and have had locked for some time. 3 and 4 are incomplete and I got nothing for 5. Why did I join this again? :lol
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I have little confidence in my first round. Round 2 is the only one I have locked and have had locked for some time. 3 and 4 are incomplete and I got nothing for 5. Why did I join this again? :lol
Given our host has never played in a roulette before, his tastes are a bit of an enigma. I have some ideas for future rounds but I'm waiting to see how he enjoys the first round of dishes. I wanna get a sense of what his sonic palate is like before deciding on what to serve for the next courses.
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Yeah, the only course I got locked in is the salad, and I know what Winery I'm pulling from, but I'm waiting to see how my proteins play out before deciding on varieties and vintages
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I'll send in the next half hour or so.
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Yeah, the only course I got locked in is the salad, and I know what Winery I'm pulling from, but I'm waiting to see how my proteins play out before deciding on varieties and vintages
Yeah... pretty much that.
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Also... hopefully Metro doesn't see the order of submissions, cuz he'll be able to narrow down the last few slackers announcing that they're slackers. :biggrin:
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Sent.
Looked at one of my cd racks and saw 2 cds and thought.....'yeah, nice'. These songs are not heavy also!!
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These songs are not heavy also!!
We'll be the judge of that! :lol
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:lol
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Also... hopefully Metro doesn't see the order of submissions, cuz he'll be able to narrow down the last few slackers announcing that they're slackers. :biggrin:
Yep, something else I overlooked lol.
Next round, don't announce in the thread that you've submitted. That does give away the order.
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Not everyone has announced, but yeah best people don't generally.
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Anywho, I have all 17 submissions, so the Google Form is now closed. Will start listening this weekend, and Hangmanana will start Monday.
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Anywho, I have all 17 submissions, so the Google Form is now closed. Will start listening this weekend, and Hangmanana will start Monday.
With tuna sandwiches??
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Anywho, I have all 17 submissions, so the Google Form is now closed. Will start listening this weekend, and Hangmanana will start Monday.
With tuna sandwiches??
Oh please, no tuna. Don't need to see me vomit from the smell.
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Settling down with a cup of hot tea for my first listen.
Was toying with the idea of recording my first impressions as an audio commentary, but I've got a cold and can't stop coughing, so I'll spare you.
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These songs are not heavy also!!
We'll be the judge of that! :lol
:lol Fair call, but these are not heavy in my realm and I would think your realm too.
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Also... hopefully Metro doesn't see the order of submissions, cuz he'll be able to narrow down the last few slackers announcing that they're slackers. :biggrin:
Yep, something else I overlooked lol.
Next round, don't announce in the thread that you've submitted. That does give away the order.
Fair call mate, but if people go to the trouble of going back through the order of sent posts to work out who sent what then Id be worried. :lol
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Also... hopefully Metro doesn't see the order of submissions, cuz he'll be able to narrow down the last few slackers announcing that they're slackers. :biggrin:
Yep, something else I overlooked lol.
Next round, don't announce in the thread that you've submitted. That does give away the order.
Fair call mate, but if people go to the trouble of going back through the order of sent posts to work out who sent what then Id be worried. :lol
I wouldn't think anyone (other than Litho :biggrin:) would go to that extent. But in the situation where he knows there are only 3 people left to submit, and someone outs themselves as having not sent yet, then kinda knows that one of those last submissions is going to be that person. Or vice versa, if he sees that he only has received 3 submissions, and someone proclaims they *have* sent, then it's the same (but reversed).
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I may - or may not - have submitted already. Does that help?
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I may - or may not - have submitted already. Does that help?
Doesn't help me.. ;D
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I may - or may not - have submitted already. Does that help?
Give that he's already received all the entries, not really. But it's you, so yes. :p Unless you've already submitted for course #2, in which case, that does help!
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I have a question, Metro..
*yeah cue the razzing*
Does the Wine Pairing for the Desert Round also have to be the last song on an album?
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I have a question, Metro..
*yeah cue the razzing*
The best teachers continue to also remain students.
But I asked him that same question earlier and he said it didn't.
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OK, I missed that.
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The best teachers also know the difference between desert and dessert. :biggrin:
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Right, I should know better.
Dessert has two s's for strawberry shortcake.
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The best teachers also know the difference between desert and dessert. :biggrin:
I would say all teachers should know this.
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The best teachers also know the difference between desert and dessert. :biggrin:
I would say all teachers should know this.
I assume he was just cueing up Sacul to send some desert rock like Kyuss.
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Now to listen to the Wine Pairings.
The drink I'm pairing with this playlist is...more hot tea.
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I'm listening to everything in the order it was submitted, and surprisingly there's a great flow to both playlists. Great unintentional teamwork. No bonus points for that though. :P
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I'm listening to everything in the order it was submitted, and surprisingly there's a great flow to both playlists. Great unintentional teamwork. No bonus points for that though. :P
We are professionals! ;D
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I'm listening to everything in the order it was submitted, and surprisingly there's a great flow to both playlists. Great unintentional teamwork. No bonus points for that though. :P
How do you know it was unintentional?
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Good work guys!!
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Now to listen to the Wine Pairings.
The drink I'm pairing with this playlist is...more hot tea.
Tea is always good.
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Now to listen to the Wine Pairings.
The drink I'm pairing with this playlist is...more hot tea.
Tea is always good.
Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.
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Now to listen to the Wine Pairings.
The drink I'm pairing with this playlist is...more hot tea.
Tea is always good.
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/ed4274f0caf2013801fb7bdf72bfe298/tumblr_nss591Zelr1s2wio8o1_500.gif)
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(https://i.imgur.com/yvwRiK4.jpg)
(couldn't fit everyone in here, sorry!)
I opted to do Scramble instead, like in Vmadera's roulette.
These are listed in the order they were submitted. Still working on my guesses (though some of these are pretty obvious)
Protest the Hero - ubneidrte
Nirvana - All Apologies
Emma Ruth Rundle - Shadows of My Name
Frank Turner - Don’t Worry
The Rembrandts - enw knig
yogrsa - ietm osrdp
Marillion - A Collection
Amorphis - Sacrifice
Sweet Billy Pilgrim - tujs ovabe wodimtn
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - onlakcfre
Lumsk - sda ihelcevn
Blackmore’s Night - Self Portrait
usi nieegsr - aóncnic arap im uterme
The Cure - Lovesong
Mew - Why Are You Looking Grave
aladakrn - vebar nwe wrdlo
Vega - Explode
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The Remembrandts - King or Stads.
Mew
Vega
The Cure - THAT is Stads.
Protest the Hero
Blackmore's Night - Did Stads submit three entries?!?!?
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Nirvana
Emma Ruth Rundle
Frank Turner
Marillion
Sweet Billy Pilgrim
Amorphis - Sacrifice
Blackmore's Night - Self Portait (that is Stads) :lol
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Amorphis is probably Wolfking.
Marillion is Puppies.
Isn't Sweet Billy a staple for Sacul? Luke?
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Isn't Sweet Billy a staple for Sacul? Luke?
How dare you! Nah, it's HOF
(https://i.imgur.com/yvwRiK4.jpg)
(couldn't fit everyone in here, sorry!)
Also, this is amazing!
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That picture is amazing :heart
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Love that everyone is so instantly recognisable.
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Luke sent Frank Turner - Don't Worry
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There is no Luke, only the Lizard Wizard King Dayman now.
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The Marillion song is A Collection, and I already have to alter my menu for one of the later rounds!
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Love the toast between me and Puppies. :lol
Hopefully we don't all get murdered, though.
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:rollin
Some interesting song choices. :corn
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I've got a nice rack!
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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets is Anthony Fantano
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(https://i.imgur.com/yvwRiK4.jpg)
That is absolutely incredible. At first glance I thought those oddly curled fingers to the left of TAC were from a facehugger, which would have been perfect, but they're on the original poster too. :lol Is 4th from the left supposed to be my deepcut.fm DJ avatar?
Anya's eyes are so otherworldly. Sometimes I'm not sure if she's stunning or terrifying.
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Just got home. That is glorious.
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Is 4th from the left supposed to be my deepcut.fm DJ avatar?
That's Luke. You're Lizzo. :P
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The bearded lizard wizard is Luke. You are Lizzo, peeking over RJ’s shoulder.
Glad you guys like it! I put it together while listening to the Wine Pairings.
I’ll post the unscrambled submissions this evening if yall haven’t guessed them by then, along with my guesses and first impressions.
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Oh damn, you're right. :lol The hat looks so similar and threw me off.
I view "Lizzo" are more of a portmanteau of "Litho" and "Jazzo", but it does add another layer of amusement that there is the singer of that name, who I've heard a bit from, but am not overly familiar with.
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Oh damn, you're right. :lol The hat looks so similar and threw me off.
I view "Lizzo" are more of a portmanteau of "Litho" and "Jazzo", but it does add another layer of amusement that there is the singer of that name, who I've heard a bit from, but am not overly familiar with.
Wait, I always meant Lizzo aa the singer Lizzo. You didn't? Gonna play some in the next deepcut.fm session.
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Well, soupytwist coined it on accident (click the link in my sig to see how it happened), so I don't know what he subconsciously meant, and I certainly leaned into that right away, but as an ongoing thing I do mostly think of it as a portmanteau. But I like the versatility of it.
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Mew - Why are you looking grave?
The Cure - Lovesong
Nirvana - All Apologies
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Shadow of my Name
Explode
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Lumsk?
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Kalandra / Brave New World
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Well, now I had to go and change my avatar. :lol
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Kalandra / Brave New World
Evermind.
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Kalandra / Brave New World
Evermind.
No, it was me.
...not actually, but are we revealing ourselves yet if someone guesses correctly? :P
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OK, here's my guesses for who submitted what, as well as my first impressions.
Some of these I'm pretty certain about. Some not so sure. Some were just blind guesses. I'm not gonna explain my reasoning. :P
Protest the Hero - Underbite
I’m feeling pretty good tonight. Love the vocals. Guitar work reminds me of BTBAM and Periphery. Ending was kind of abrupt.
My Guess: Buddyhunter1
Correct Sender: lonestar
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Nirvana - All Apologies
I’ll admit I’ve heard bits and pieces of this one, but I don’t think I’ve ever listened to the whole song. I like the cello.
My Guess: ariich
Correct Sender: faizoff
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Emma Ruth Rundle - Shadows of My Name
Great voice. Love the vibe of this one, very cinematic.
My Guess: Lizzo
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Frank Turner - Don’t Worry
Stomp
Clap
Stomp Stomp
Clap
Stomp
Clap
Stomp Stomp
Clap
This one didn’t do much for me. Might grow on me, though.
My Guess: twosuitluke
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The Rembrandts - New King
Didn’t know these guys wrote the Friends theme song. Sucks what happened to Matthew Perry. Song was just OK. I do love a good 90’s snare.
My Guess: King Postwhore
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Yargos - Time Drops
It’s like Jon Bon Jovi showed up to the wrong recording session. I like the piano, but not much else. A bit melodramatic
My Guess: jingle.boy
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Marillion - A Collection
Very pretty. Leaves you wanting more.
My Guess: lonestar
Correct Sender: romdrums
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Amorphis - Sacrifice
Love that guitar tone. Not sure about the vocals. Cool instrumental section.
My Guess: Puppies
Correct Sender: ariich
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Sweet Billy Pilgrim - Just Above Midtown
Very groovy. Very catchy. Has been stuck in my head since the first listen.
My Guess: HOF
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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Cornflake
What a name. Cool riff. Love the reverb. More of this please.
My Guess: faizoff
Correct Sender: Buddyhunter1
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Lumsk - Das Veilchen
2 years of German in High School didn’t prepare me for this. Very pretty voice. Great guitar work. Das ist gut. Really enjoyed this one.
My Guess: TAC
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Blackmore’s Night - Self Portrait
I thought this sounded familiar, then I realized it was a cover of a Rainbow song I haven’t heard in 10 years. Interesting take on it. Love the vocals. I’ve never been a Ren Faire kind of guy, but mead and mutton does sound good right now…
My Guess: Stadler
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Sui Generis - Canción para mi Muerte
Another very catchy number. A good summer song. And despite it being October, it is still Summer here in VA. 81 degrees today.
My Guess: Sacul
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The Cure - Lovesong
Thanks for sending me this. That keyboard melody (You know the one) has been stuck in my head for years, and I didn’t know what it was from. Song was just alright.
My Guess:romdrums
Correct Sender: ProfessorPeart
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Mew - Why Are You Looking Grave
First heard this band years ago with the song “Introducing Palace Players” from that album with the long name. Hated it. Love this. You gotta admire J. Mascis’ ability to sound bored out of his mind no matter what he sings, but it always works.
My Guess: ProfessorPeart
Correct Sender: Puppies
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Kalandra - Brave New World
Cool groove. Great vocals. Great mix.
My Guess: Evermind
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Vega - Explode
I feel like I’m in a Rocky Balboa training montage. Cool song though.
My Guess: wolfking
You didn't ask, but here's my ranking of the Rocky Movies
1. Rocky IV
2. Rocky II
3. Rocky
4. Rocky III
5. Rocky V
6. Rocky VI
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So now everybody reveals what they actually submitted, and laughs at how badly I know your musical tastes.
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Guilty as charged.
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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Cornflake
My Guess: faizoff
Nope
Do I reveal which is mine or wait for more guesses?
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You can reveal it now.
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I definitely wouldn't have submitted Collection. A good song, but too plain for a roulette
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Hit it out of the park!
And despite it being October, it is still Summer here in VA. 81 degrees today.
Ah, but it will be in the 20s Wednesday evening. That is how the weather works in this state.
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I woke up to 35 degrees in Vermont this morning. Lol
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Yargos was indeed mine. But the impression is way off! ;D Guess you're not a fan of Mac-era Threshold?? I've never once heard or thought Mac would be compared to JBJ. :rollin :rollin
Oh well.
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I sent Nirvana - All Apologies.
spoiler alert mine will be the most obvious and generic submissions.
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Sui Generis - Canción para mi Muerte
Another very catchy number. A good summer song. And despite it being October, it is still Summer here in VA. 81 degrees today.
My Guess: Sacul
Yup, it was a classic summer camp song for that generation - one of the first tunes my mother learned to play on the guitar when she was young as well.
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Nope. Tried getting into Protest The Hero a few times and they're not really my thing, even though they probably should be.
Someone correctly guessed me earlier if you wanna dig for it. :lol
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OK now that buddy jumped in, I was Protest the Hero
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I didn't send Amorphis. That's a good song though.
I sent Mew. Thought you'd get a kick out of J. Mascis being there. :metal And you are correct, his ability to sound bored and making it work is second to none.
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Wow, nailed it with my guess mate. :metal
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I was The Cure. I spent days trying to fit something into the 4 minute time limit and got stuck in a loop. Gave up and sent The Cure. I did things backwards. The Wine Pairing was my real choice.
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I was The Cure. I spent days trying to fit something into the 4 minute time limit and got stuck in a loop. Gave up and sent The Cure. I did things backwards. The Wine Pairing was my real choice.
When the villain realizes the game is up, relents, and hands over the antidote to the poison he's pumped into the city water system.
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Correct for Kalandra, been sending them everywhere recently.
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I was The Cure. I spent days trying to fit something into the 4 minute time limit and got stuck in a loop. Gave up and sent The Cure. I did things backwards. The Wine Pairing was my real choice.
When the villain realizes the game is up, relents, and hands over the antidote to the poison he's pumped into the city water system.
Pretty much. I did it to myself with trying to honor the 'try to not send Prog/Metal' ask. I could easily send fantastic songs in every round but they'd almost all be some sort of Prog and/or Metal. Not really trying to win, trying to send songs that I really like that don't quite fit the Prog/Metal range. Round 2 is locked and loaded. I feel better about that round and will probably tank anyway. I have a huge collection but you guys constantly are throwing stuff out there that I have never heard of. No idea where you find all this stuff.
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Hit it out of the park!
And despite it being October, it is still Summer here in VA. 81 degrees today.
Ah, but it will be in the 20s Wednesday evening. That is how the weather works in this state.
I'm looking forward to that, and I had no idea you were in VA!
Yargos was indeed mine. But the impression is way off! ;D Guess you're not a fan of Mac-era Threshold?? I've never once heard or thought Mac would be compared to JBJ. :rollin :rollin
Oh well.
Never listened to Threshold! Bon Jovi is just what came to mind instantly :lol
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Lumsk - Das Veilchen
2 years of German in High School didn’t prepare me for this. Very pretty voice. Great guitar work. Das ist gut. Really enjoyed this one.
My Guess: TAC
You must've seen this in Ariich's roulette. :lol
Confirmed.
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Confirmed I sent The Rembrandts.
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Lumsk - Das Veilchen
2 years of German in High School didn’t prepare me for this. Very pretty voice. Great guitar work. Das ist gut. Really enjoyed this one.
My Guess: TAC
You must've seen this in Ariich's roulette. :lol
Confirmed.
Nah, we all can just see your turning into a softcock. ;D
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I was The Cure. I spent days trying to fit something into the 4 minute time limit and got stuck in a loop. Gave up and sent The Cure. I did things backwards. The Wine Pairing was my real choice.
When the villain realizes the game is up, relents, and hands over the antidote to the poison he's pumped into the city water system.
Pretty much. I did it to myself with trying to honor the 'try to not send Prog/Metal' ask. I could easily send fantastic songs in every round but they'd almost all be some sort of Prog and/or Metal. Not really trying to win, trying to send songs that I really like that don't quite fit the Prog/Metal range. Round 2 is locked and loaded. I feel better about that round and will probably tank anyway. I have a huge collection but you guys constantly are throwing stuff out there that I have never heard of. No idea where you find all this stuff.
Sounds like you need to host a roulette then! BTW nothing wrong with sending The Cure. That’s a great song.
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I was The Cure. I spent days trying to fit something into the 4 minute time limit and got stuck in a loop. Gave up and sent The Cure. I did things backwards. The Wine Pairing was my real choice.
When the villain realizes the game is up, relents, and hands over the antidote to the poison he's pumped into the city water system.
Pretty much. I did it to myself with trying to honor the 'try to not send Prog/Metal' ask. I could easily send fantastic songs in every round but they'd almost all be some sort of Prog and/or Metal. Not really trying to win, trying to send songs that I really like that don't quite fit the Prog/Metal range. Round 2 is locked and loaded. I feel better about that round and will probably tank anyway. I have a huge collection but you guys constantly are throwing stuff out there that I have never heard of. No idea where you find all this stuff.
Sounds like you need to host a roulette then! BTW nothing wrong with sending The Cure. That’s a great song.
Absolutely. I love the song I sent, I just wasn't sure it was roulette worthy.
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Wine Pairing Scramble will commence once I get confirmation of these last few submissions.
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Nailed it.
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I was The Cure. I spent days trying to fit something into the 4 minute time limit and got stuck in a loop. Gave up and sent The Cure.
The Cure were actually an alternate for me next round. Wound up going a different direction, but I seriously thought about them, contemplated going with something on Pornography.
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Any stragglers wanna confirm their submissions before we move on? If I don’t know what you submitted, I can’t give you any points :lol
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Oh yeah. :lol I guess I sort of thought you'd reveal scores and THEN we'd disclose what we sent, for some reason.
Anyway I sent Amorphis. Interesting that you guessed me for Nirvana. I mean I don't dislike them or anything, but there's only one of their albums I particularly like (which that song isn't on) and even then I doubt I'd think of sending them in a roulette.
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Yours was admittedly once of the blind guesses. And yeah, I thought about waiting until final scores before having people reveal their submissions, but I think it makes more sense now.
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To keep things moving, I'm gonna assume my guess for Luke was correct, and romdrums sent Marillion. Correct me if I'm wrong.
WINE PAIRINGS
(https://i.imgur.com/O1Tmivi.jpg)
(full disclosure, I don’t drink)
Scrambled, once again. These also aren't in order of submission.
crbue dorws asjno erekns - sdeakct kdnae
edaecpahs - droiels
raahmiu - ptwt
ius nsgerie - sarugañ sla rdsepia
teh trbeasmdrn - olst tgohtree
rolasmbcek gtnih - nured a otevil noom
ioamnirll - vorce my esey
orpsiamh - the enaerwdr
irannav - bmdu
ewm - am i ywr on
eth lleneicet - i onwedr woh ew aer
nrkfa trerun - yehnsosisoptth
msukl - ltdilontr
dguey - rerushepsoe
yhsglot ssskie eht - iyct odshl ym rthae
deyiccheslp opnr tcmepusr - blsil monanlid
onjh ermay het - etarh of ilfe
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Mew.
Lumsk.
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Mew-Am I Wry No
John Mayer-Heart Of Life
The Clientele-I Wonder Who We Are
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Bruce Soord & Jonas Renkse - sdeakct kdnae
Headspace - Soldier
Amahiru - WTTP
Sui Generis - sarugañ sla rdsepia
The Rembrandts - Lost Together
Blackmore's Night - Under a Violet Moon
Marillion - Cover My Eyes
Amorphis - The Wanderer
Nirvana - bmdu
Mew - Am I Wry? No
The Clientele - I Wonder Who We Are
Frank Turner - yehnsosisoptth
Lumsk - ltdilontr
Edguy - rerushepsoe
yhsglot ssskie - eht iyct odshl ym rthae
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - blsil monanlid
John Mayer - The Heart of Life
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Nirvana.
Amorphis.
Marillion.
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Amahiru-WTTP
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Frank Turner
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Edguy
Psychadelic Porn Crumpets
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Bruce Soord (not Sword :P ) and Jonas Renske
Headspace - Soldier
Blackmore's Night - Under a Violet Moon
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Sui Generis again
The Rembrandts again
My song should have "the" in the title, not in the band name :)
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Are most people lazy just sending a "pairing" of the same band. Talk about picking low hanging fruit
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Are most people lazy just sending a "pairing" of the same band. Talk about picking low hanging fruit
There's no rule against it, and I have no problem with it.
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Are most people lazy just sending a "pairing" of the same band. Talk about picking low hanging fruit
yes
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Are most people lazy just sending a "pairing" of the same band. Talk about picking low hanging fruit
Shove it hoser. Stop being a bitch.
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sir this is a family restaurant
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Well, get that guy a baby seat.
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Say you're soory, eh
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Marillion song is Cover My Eyes.
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The Rembrandts - Lost Together
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Well, get that guy a baby seat.
You should really concentrate on finding the get-a-good-score seat.
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I'm with Jingle. I have no intention on doubling up.
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I doubled up this round, but only because I felt the songs went together really well. I most likely won't going forward, unless something really warrants it.
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I'm with Jingle. I have no intention on doubling up.
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I doubled up this round, but only because I felt the songs went together really well. I most likely won't going forward, unless something really warrants it.
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Hey, yea mine was Frank Turner (and shockingly is again). I was confused as I thought mine was 'guessed' so didn't confirm. I get it now for future rounds :tup
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For some strange reason, I didn't even give sending the same band a single thought. Just never crossed my mind.
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I'm with Jingle. I have no intention on doubling up.
For some strange reason, I didn't even give sending the same band a single thought. Just never crossed my mind.
I mean, there's nothing wrong with doing it, and it's explicitly within the host's guidance, so there's that. I just prefer to expand my options and offer a wider variety of "flavours" when there's the option to provide two submissions.
Chacun à son goût
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I doubled up this round, but only because I felt the songs went together really well. I most likely won't going forward, unless something really warrants it.
This. Not planning on doubling up going forward.
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Yeah I don’t have any problem with people submitting 2 songs from the same artist, but you better hope I like the artist.
Working on final thoughts/scores. Will post those tomorrow probably, and the Form for Round 2 will go out Friday.
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Yeah I don’t have any problem with people submitting 2 songs from the same artist, but you better hope I like the artist.
Yeah, that's the rub, right. Litho did it a few times in my roulette, and it has served him pretty well, but it's really doubling down on your submission.
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It totally depends on the host and the parameters of the round. In TAC's case I feel like I have at least sort of a grasp on the types of things he likes, but I'm not always sure of which is the song most likely to hit. In Metro's case I don't really have a clue what he likes, so I feel it's safer not to put all my eggs in one basket.
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It totally depends on the host and the parameters of the round.
Partly this. Also for me I prefer being able to give a slightly fuller sense of the artist. That's why my own roulettes are "up to 20 mins of music from one artist" rather than "a song". But I know not everyone has the same preference in that regard.
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So the good news is there’s no 0’s, but there’s also no 10’s.
Individual song scores, that is. Not overall scores.
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The Amorphis is The Wanderer.
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Final scores and thoughts coming tomorrow evening. Still got some writing to do.
...And I'll just say now, it's nothing personal.
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Looking forward to my 1 :corn
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(https://i.imgur.com/uxzXz8G.jpg)
FINAL THOUGHTS AND SCORES
Buddyhunter1 - 13
Main Entry: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Cornflake
9/10
Wine Pairing: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Bill’s Mandolin
4/5
Great riffs, catchy melodies. I love the 5-6-5-8 section of Cornflake. I’m a sucker for stuff with revolving time signatures. Parts of both songs remind me of King Gizz, but with better production.
By fair my favorite pairing of all the submissions.
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ariich - 13
Main Entry: Amorphis - Sacrifice
7/10
Wine Pairing: Amorphis - The Wanderer
3/5
+3 Secret Menu
And here’s the first artist from the Secret Menu! Amorphis is a name I’ve seen around here many times, but never checked them out. After listening to just these two songs, my thoughts are….”it’s alright”.
So congrats, ariich, you get 3 bonus points!
Both songs are solid instrumentally, still not sold on the vocals. I know you asked if I was picky about vocals, and I said no…but maybe I am :lol
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Puppies - 12.5
Main Entry: Mew - Why Are You Looking Grave?
9/10
Wine Pairing: Mew - Am I Wry? No
3.5/5
Really enjoyed both songs. I like the riffs, I like the dreamy vocals, and the addition of J. Mascis on the ME is a nice touch. You’ve changed my mind about a band I had written off for over a decade.
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Sacul - 12.5
Main Entry: Sui Generis - Cancion Para Mi Muerte
8.5/10
Wine Pairing: Sui Generis - Rasguña las Piedras
4/5
I don’t understand a word they’re saying but I love every minute of it. 2 really great, light, catchy songs. More of this, por favor.
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Lizzo - 12.5
Main Entry: Emma Ruth Rundle - Shadows of My Name
9/10
Not much to add that I didn’t say in my first impression. Love the haunting, cinematic vibe of this song. This is the song I’ve gone back to the most out of all the submissions.
Wine Pairing: John Mayer - The Heart of Life
3.5/5
Never been much of a John Mayer guy outside his handful of hits. Very talented and tasteful guitar player. This song is nice.
Love the pairing of these two songs together. Light and dark. They work well together.
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TAC - 12
Main Entry: Lumsk - Das Veilchen
8/10
Wine Pairing: Lumsk - Trolltind
4/5
LOVE the vocals. Love the operatic-ness. Love the guitar work. Melodic and beautiful. Both great submissions.
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HOF - 11.5
Main Entry: Sweet Billy Pilgrim - Just Above Midtown
8.5/10
Woke up with this stuck in my head today, and it hasn’t left. Love the vocals, love the funkiness. The chorus is catchy, I just wish it had a bit more to say.
Wine Pairing: The Clientele - I Wonder Who We Are
3/5
This song makes me wanna go to the beach.
HOF wins this round in terms of catchiness. Both songs are just infectiously catchy. Get the CDC on the phone.
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Evermind - 10
Main Entry: Kalandra - Brave New World
9/10
I love the vocals, the groove, and the dynamics. I love everything but the abrupt ending. Feels like it could have kept building up to something.
Wine Pairing: Ghostly Kisses - The City Holds My Heart
1/5
This one didn’t do it for me. I find the vocals too breathy and sleepy, and the music behind it just uninteresting.
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ProfessorPeart - 9.5
Main Entry: The Cure - Lovesong
6/10
I gotta thank you again for solving a musical mystery that’s been bugging me for years (the keyboard melody), unfortunately this song just didn’t go anywhere interesting for me.
Wine Pairing: Bruce Soord & Jonas Renkse - Stacked Naked
3.5/5
Really like the vibe and vocals. My only real complaint was the lyrics, which I found kind of dumb. And what does the title even mean?
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lonestar - 9
Main Entry: Protest the Hero - Underbite
8/10
First song submitted to the roulette, and it’s a very fitting opener, with the opening line “SO HOW YOU FUCKING FEELING TONIGHT?!”
I’m feeling great, thanks for asking.
Love the energy, love the guitar playing, love the vocals for the most part. Didn’t love the vocals in the ending section. Is that a guest vocalist? Someone else in the band? Either way, didn’t love that part, but it doesn’t ruin the song for me. It also feels like they didn’t know to end the song, so they just stopped playing. :lol
Wine Pairing: Amahiru - WTTP
1/5
Why would you aspire to be Nickelback? This isn’t wine, this is a flat, room temperature, generic, store brand Diet Coke.
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wolfking - 9
Main Entry: Vega - Explode
6/10
I also miss the 80’s. I wasn’t even there. I stand by my Rocky Balboa training montage comment. If Rocky VII ever happens (it shouldn’t), someone send this to Sylvester Stallone.
Wine Pairing: Edguy - Superheroes
3/5
Thought this one was cheesy as hell at first. Still do, but it’s grown on me a lot. Pairs well with the ME.
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romdrums - 9
Main Entry: Marillion - A Collection
6/10
Wine Pairing: Marillion - Cover My Eyes
3/5
I’m only familiar with the Fish-era of Marillion, and I do prefer the more cinematic and proggy style of that era. These songs are nice for what they are. Goes without saying they pair well together.
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King Postwhore - 8.5
Main Entry: The Rembrandts - New King
6/10
I found myself humming this one to myself a lot throughout the day. Simple, jangly 90’s pop rock. Nothing wrong with that.
Wine Pairing: The Rembrandts - Lost Together
2.5/5
I like the Beatles vibe to this one.
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twosuitluke - 8
Main Entry: Frank Turner - Don’t Worry
5/10
This ended up growing on me, but not much. Despite me being a millennial, millennial pop has never appealed to me much.
Wine Pairing: Frank Turner - Photosynthesis
3/5
This one I liked from the get go. I relate to the lyrics a lot, and I like the music a lot more.
I think both songs pair well together, not just because they’re from the same guy. It’s like a call and response thing.
A: “It’s ok if you don’t know what to do.”
B: “I’M GONNA DO WHAT THE FUCK I WANT.”
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faizoff - 7
Nirvana - All Apologies
6/10
Dave Grohl, Kirst Novoselic, and Steve Albini were on Conan O’Brien’s podcast recently talking about the 30th anniversary of this album, and I’ve been meaning to give it a listen. I really like the main guitar riff. I’m not a huge Nirvana guy, but I’ve always thought Nirvana had some great riffs. I know Kurt isn’t known for his guitar abilities, but I’ve always appreciated sloppy guitar playing just as much as super-precise, technical playing.
Wine Pairing: Nirvana - Dumb
1/5
Fitting title.
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Stadler - 7
Main Entry: Blackmore’s Night - Self Portrait
5/10
Wine Pairing: Blackmore’s Night - Under a Violet Moon
2/5
I don’t have much to say about either of these. Nice, catchy, folksy, medieval songs. They didn’t stand out much to me though.
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jingle.boy - 5.5
Main Entry: Yargos - Time Drops
2/10
This one just did nothing for me. As I said before, melodramatic, and I don’t love the vocals.
Wine Pairing: Headspace - Soldier
3.5/5
This was better. I like the melancholy vibe, and definitely prefer these vocals over the main entry.
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Fuck, now I’ve gotta follow this up. :lol I unfortunately don’t have much else Gizz-esque psych rock so… not sure what I’ll be doing yet.
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Ready for the next round. Lol
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Fuck, now I’ve gotta follow this up. :lol I unfortunately don’t have much else Gizz-esque psych rock so… not sure what I’ll be doing yet.
Oh, I do ;D
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Middle of the pack. Well, not last.
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Interesting... A bit surprised by the Nickleback comparison, but it won't make me stray from my Saki pairings, just hope the rest Fare better
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Woah finally someone that does value my current obsession, guess this means you'll get more Argentine cuisine ;D
First song translates as "Song for my death", he sings as an older version of himself, looking back on his life and pondering about what he's done and hasn't. Second one means "Scratch the stones", as in with your nails, and it's him singing to himself, how he feels that society is being too restrictive for artists, and that he hasn't accomplished his artistic dreams.
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I'll take that!
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Nice! Glad someone else enjoys the pop goodness that is Just Above Midtown! If you want something like that but more substantial, they have some similar songs on their latest album in that vein. And lots of other stuff that is nothing like that because they are a really diverse and hard to pin down band.
The Clientele are also pretty diverse, but that’s probably a more representative track for them than the Sweet Billy Pilgrim track is for them.
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We doing the Google form thing again?
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Yeah the form goes out at midnight EST. Metro’s busy in the kitchen right now
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Wanted to laugh at Chad's 2/10 but then again, my wine pairing got 1/5. :lol
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Of course ariich stumbles upon the secret menu. :lol
If you haven't already, check out the live Audiotree performance of "Shadows of My Name" as well. I love the subtle studio enhancements of the original, but it's also a great song in a more restricted environment, contrary to my normal qualms about live music. Some Heavy Ocean also has lots of other great songs to dive into.
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I guess Mac’s voice isn’t for everyone.
Stay away from Threshold then …. Especially if Wilson was only slightly better for you.
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Mac > Wilson
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Mac > Wilson
Mac < everything in this round it seems.
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Of course ariich stumbles upon the secret menu. :lol
This did not go unnoticed. :lol
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Mac > Wilson
Mac < everything in this round it seems.
A bit harsh, poor bloke isn't even around to defend himself.
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Mac > Wilson
Fixed that for me... :)
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Wilson > Glynn > Mac
Proper order right there.
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Wilson is the best vocalist of the three and has done a ton of great albums, but probably the worst fit for Threshold.
For Threshold: Mac > Glynn > Wilson
Non Threshold: Wilson >> the other two
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Wilson is the best vocalist of the three and has done a ton of great albums, but probably the worst fit for Threshold.
For Threshold: Mac > Glynn > Wilson
Non Threshold: Wilson >> the other two
I'm about to derail the other thread you just started to start a fight about Damian Wilson :lol
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Everyone > Wilson
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(https://y.yarn.co/bb625b0e-99a5-45cd-aac6-fc82395cca64_text.gif)
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Which Wilson are we talking about? :neverusethis:
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If you submit Steven Wilson, you will be asked politely, yet FIRMLY, to leave.
Fun fact, when I was planning this roulette, I considered a round called "Meatloaf Again?" where you send me something I've already heard before. Scrapped it because that's a dumb idea.
Also, 5/17 submissions so far. Let me know if you didn't receive the link to the Google Form.
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Which Wilson are we talking about? :neverusethis:
Owen.
(https://media.tenor.com/jBvWbVcN4ioAAAAC/owen-wilson-owen.gif)
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Ann Wilson destroys most of those other vocalists.
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I sent sometime in the last 13 hours.
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I may send sometime soon. Or maybe I sent last night? Or maybe I just sent now? You'll just never know...
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I may send sometime soon. Or maybe I sent last night? Or maybe I just sent now? You'll just never know...
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I may send sometime soon. Or maybe I sent last night? Or maybe I just sent now? You'll just never know...
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I may send sometime soon. Or maybe I sent last night? Or maybe I just sent now? You'll just never know...
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I may send sometime soon. Or maybe I sent last night? Or maybe I just sent now? You'll just never know...
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I may not send ever. Or maybe I sent when the time continuum was altered? Or maybe I just sent in a parallel universe? You'll know for I am the Lizard King Dayman...
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I'm the C-C-C-Combo breaker, but luke was the quote-fail.
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I'm the C-C-C-Combo breaker, but luke was the quote-fail.
That was no fail.
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I'm the C-C-C-Combo breaker, but luke was the quote-fail.
That was no fail.
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I'm the C-C-C-Combo breaker, but luke was the quote-fail.
That was no fail.
It may not have been unintentional, but it definitely was a fail
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Great! :tup
I’ve also updated the maximum times for the Appetizer and Dessert rounds.
I thought the appetizer round was a max of 15 mins?? But now the OP and the google form says otherwise.
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15 minutes seemed excessive for an “appetizer” so I switched it back to 10.
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15 minutes seemed excessive for an “appetizer” so I switched it back to 10.
(https://y.yarn.co/16ae4f59-e43f-45ce-8653-422280cabf89_text.gif)
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Yeah, I had a few very sweet songs in the 10-15 range that are being scrapped.
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15 minutes seemed excessive for an “appetizer” so I switched it back to 10.
This is a prog forum. If anything, 15 minutes is bite size.
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He's doing a 15 minute minimum round with 17 people, cut him some slack. :lol
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10+ minute song for the appetizer? Man I must be doing this roulette wrong.
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He's doing a 15 minute minimum round with 17 people, cut him some slack. :lol
Fine. He can cut himself some tasty slack.
(https://media.tenor.com/gnOwVjD296MAAAAd/steak-meat.gif)
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I’m not giving any flack for the limit, I just missed the switch BACK to a 10 min max. I had two songs that paired nicely together, but one was 11 mins. So, I gotta rethink both submissions now.
No flack.
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Yeah sorry if I didn’t make that clearer. I did mention earlier that I made some changes to the criteria but I guess I should have specified the changes I made. But yeah. 10 minutes is the limit.
And once again, no fucking olives.
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Also, Monday is the deadline for submissions. If anyone does end up wanting to change their submissions before then, you can submit again, just make sure you tell me the songs you are replacing. That goes for future rounds too.
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15 minutes seemed excessive for an “appetizer” so I switched it back to 10.
This is a prog forum. If anything, 15 minutes is bite size.
I guess a 15 minute appetizer isn't so insane if you're sending a full 40-minute epic. I wonder how many people will take him up on that. Then it will be as long as my final EP round.
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11/17 so far. Some familiar faces, but nothing I'm gonna disqualify.
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11/17 so far. Some familiar faces, but nothing I'm gonna disqualify.
I would think mine isn't. Good luck figuring that out lol
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I guess if someone sent something banned you'd just call it out in the thread, a new form would hopefully show up in your inbox, with none the wiser?
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I guess if someone sent something banned you'd just call it out in the thread, a new form would hopefully show up in your inbox, with none the wiser?
Whomever would need to re-submit just sends a new form stating the songs the new form is replacing.
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Doesn't seem stating what they're replacing would even be necessary if Metro had already specified the offending songs in the thread.
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Doesn't seem stating what they're replacing would even be necessary if Metro had already specified the offending songs in the thread.
It would if not everyone had submitted by then.
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That's true. I'm visualizing it incorrectly.
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Up to 12/17 now
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I may or may not be a slacker, and no one will ever know!
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You’re a slacker alright. Whether you’ve sent already is an entirely different question.
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You’re a slacker alright.
I know, right? He didn't even bother to come see me while I was in Scotland! :biggrin:
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You’re a slacker alright.
I know, right? He didn't even bother to come see me while I was in Scotland! :biggrin:
TAC, aka Strickland!
Puppers, that's a two way street friend and you were the one on holiday, so YOU should've visited ME!
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You’re a slacker alright.
I know, right? He didn't even bother to come see me while I was in Scotland! :biggrin:
TAC, aka Strickland!
Puppers, that's a two way street friend and you were the one on holiday, so YOU should've visited ME!
Yeah it's clearly easier for Chris to travel down south than both of us to travel up north. :P
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You’re a slacker alright.
I know, right? He didn't even bother to come see me while I was in Scotland! :biggrin:
TAC, aka Strickland!
Puppers, that's a two way street friend and you were the one on holiday, so YOU should've visited ME!
Touché
Actually my wife and I are already thinking of going to Wales and England next year.
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You’re a slacker alright.
I know, right? He didn't even bother to come see me while I was in Scotland! :biggrin:
TAC, aka Strickland!
Puppers, that's a two way street friend and you were the one on holiday, so YOU should've visited ME!
Touché
Actually my wife and I are already thinking of going to Wales and England next year.
Coincide it with a King Gizzard show and we'll talk. Seriously though, I live just over the border from Wales. It's a beautiful country (well, not all of it), and my little corner of the world is also beautiful.
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Added a playlist for the roulette to the OP.
Up to 14/17 entries. Come on stragglers!
Also, one submitter proposed the idea of codenames to go with your submissions each round. What do you guys think?
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We could do codenames, but they'd have to change each round. Unless we reveal who belongs to each codename at the end of the roulette.....Hmmmm :justjen
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(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I1vDZn7wyjw/hqdefault.jpg)
"Bald Eagle. Your submission was trash. Repeat. Your submission was trash".
Also...
(https://i.gifer.com/VeEm.gif)
@TAC...
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/cd73fa3c562790c10ebcf2e33573b82b/6d7686b7eaddfec0-8c/s540x810/e53643d5765127081e4da5b755de3adcbabce9b4.gif)
@Metro...
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/6c04e022129d7bb1305be702057ed24e/6d7686b7eaddfec0-53/s540x810/ef88ed56c8d7603c08ba3763bc6818aba195c55f.gif)
@Puppies...
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6f/0d/15/6f0d15b63f7cfb690849a1aa194a0305.gif)
@King...
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/0300a5b565f232bf51fb55480e50e982/6d7686b7eaddfec0-27/s540x810/89b6c39ba9715884c988a82bc21233e779b7f5c3.gif)
@Wolfking...
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/68fad879a4748ea26ab7512ac6d9a946/6d7686b7eaddfec0-88/s540x810/739cb45b888bf9f07eb142a034fcfe1cc93245ce.gif)
@Litho...
(https://y.yarn.co/d209683e-6cec-4e67-99bf-df1b5316c060_text.gif)
Man, I loved that scene.
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I'm laughing and confused. :lol
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I'm laughing and confused. :lol
Guess you should watch Parks and Recreation then!
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I know the show but still confused in a funny way. Lol
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2 submissions left. The form closes at midnight EST.
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Listening to my submission now...what a fucking brilliant tune.
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Listening to my submission now...what a fucking brilliant tune.
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I'll take that codename :rollin
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No secret menu artists so far.
There's 2 artists that have been submitted 3 times. No duplicates though.
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I just read up on that eppisode.
Bern there, done that.
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I'll take that codename :rollin
You damn right!
I just read up on that eppisode.
Bern there, done that.
In the context of the show, it's sexual. In the context of this thread it's also sexual.
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I'll take that codename :rollin
You damn right!
I just read up on that eppisode.
Bern there, done that.
In the context of the show, it's sexual. In the context of this thread it's also sexual.
:zydarscouch:
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2 submissions left. The form closes at midnight EST.
Oh right, at the start of Monday? I've always assumed it meant by the end of Monday.
I've already submitted so doesn't affect me but important to know that for future rounds.
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Listening to my submission now...what a fucking brilliant tune.
You're awfully confident about your submissions lately for someone who has only won one roulette in the past 8 years. :neverusethis:
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Shots fired
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Oh, Snap!
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FOOD FIGHT
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2 submissions left. The form closes at midnight EST.
Oh right, at the start of Monday? I've always assumed it meant by the end of Monday.
I've already submitted so doesn't affect me but important to know that for future rounds.
It's possible the remaining two thought this, and I don't wanna disqualify anybody, so I'll give it one more day. Monday night at midnight EST.
But for future rounds, the form goes out Friday, and Sunday at midnight EST is the deadline. No exceptions
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Listening to my submission now...what a fucking brilliant tune.
You're awfully confident about your submissions lately for someone who has only won one roulette in the past 8 years. :neverusethis:
And your one little victory is just so adorable compared to my 9...
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Listening to my submission now...what a fucking brilliant tune.
You're awfully confident about your submissions lately for someone who has only won one roulette in the past 8 years. :neverusethis:
And your one little victory is just so adorable compared to my 9...
Let's revisit this in June of 2034 when I've had equal playing time to surpass your current tally. :D
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2 submissions left. The form closes at midnight EST.
Oh right, at the start of Monday? I've always assumed it meant by the end of Monday.
I've already submitted so doesn't affect me but important to know that for future rounds.
It's possible the remaining two thought this, and I don't wanna disqualify anybody, so I'll give it one more day. Monday night at midnight EST.
But for future rounds, the form goes out Friday, and Sunday at midnight EST is the deadline. No exceptions
That's likely to be a problem for Stadler - he's regularly MIA on weekends. Proof that DTF'rs can have a life!
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If Stadler wants to play, he can sign in for one minute to send…
… or just send on Friday and not be anonymous.
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Yeah part of the reason I send it out on Fridays is because I know there’s some people who don’t log in on the weekends. Nothing wrong with that.
I’m up to 16/17 now.
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Alright, finally got that last submission. Will give the playlist a listen tonight, and have first impressions/guesses up tomorrow evening probably.
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Hangman?
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Probably scramble again. This hangman thing is giving me a headache trying to figure it out. Plus Scramble is easier for me to work with on mobile.
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Alright! Let's get scrambled!
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(https://i.ibb.co/wSQdzHM/IMG-7606.jpg) (https://ibb.co/v3dcj5Z)
(from the show The Bear. both seasons now streaming on Hulu. this roulette is not sponsored by Hulu.)
Martin Miller - Something New
ibiivelns - stesdonoci ñoas
The Sword - The Black River
Agalloch - Not Unlike the Waves
anlogeael - Called Home
Björk - Family
vrrdsiiee - egiots dhosneti
laeqri - I Don’t Know Who I Am
teh ate rapyt - trszregaa
Nightwish - Ever Dream (Live)
vnsaotaii - Blink
iecuheso - Don’t Believe Anymore
oxan - oesr
The Hirsch Effekt - felnji
Moron Police - Isn’t It Easy
mtetamhu - Break the Sane
linmloari - aednvlrne
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Martin Miller
The Tea Party
The Sword
Nightwish
The Hirsch Effect
Moron Police
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Probably scramble again. This hangman thing is giving me a headache trying to figure it out. Plus Scramble is easier for me to work with on mobile.
ariich has a great Excel document for hangman if you aren't aware of it. Sacul also some kind of program or script for it as well I believe. But we do so much hangman that it's kind of interesting to do something different for a change anyway.
Martin Miller
That's a former DTF member! He used to go as "Wischi".
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Moron Police
Martin Miller
The Sword
Agalloch
Edit: Looks like I'm too slow.
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Agalloch - Not Unlike The Waves
Not me. :biggrin:
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Probably scramble again. This hangman thing is giving me a headache trying to figure it out. Plus Scramble is easier for me to work with on mobile.
If Tim can figure it out, anyone can!
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Nightwish
Bjork
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Martin Miller - Something New
The Sword - The Black River
anlogeael - Called Home
öjbkr - Family
laeqri - I don't know who I am
Nightwish - ever Dream
vnsaotaii - Blink
iecuheso - Done Believe Anymore
oxan - Rose
The Hirsch Effekt - felnji
Moron Police - tnis ti yeas
mtetamhu - Break The Seam/Same
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Moron Police is Isn't It Easy
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Whoops, I almost forgot something….
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Moron Police is Isn't It Easy
Seems like the theme of this scramble.
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Tea Party song is Stargazer.
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Martin Miller - Something New
ibiivelns - stesdonoci ñoas
The Sword - The Black River
Agalloch - Not Unlike the Waves
anlogeael - Called Home
Björk - Family
vrrdsiiee - egiots dhosneti
laeqri - I Don’t Know Who I Am
The Tea Party - Stargazer
Nightwish - Ever Dream (Live)
vnsaotaii - Blink
iecuheso - Don’t Believe Anymore
oxan - oesr
The Hirsch Effekt - felnji
Moron Police - Isn’t It Easy
mtetamhu - Break the Sane
Marillion - Neverland
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ariich has a great Excel document for hangman if you aren't aware of it.
I did share it with Metro but yeah it's not that great on mobile - I've improved the layout to help in that regard (and in general) but I can see how people unfamiliar with it might find it a little unwieldy.
But thanks for the kind words and for being a bit of a guinea pig with some of the changes I was making. I think I've now fixed all the bugs you kept finding. :lol
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(https://i.giphy.com/media/lQJ5yjbdbBOta/giphy.webp)
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Is that Marillion again?
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Is that Marillion again?
Yup, Neverland.
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Is that Marillion again?
Sure looks like it and it also looks like Lavender. Very odd for a main selection, if so.
EDIT: Speeling are herd. I didn't try hard enough to match the letters.
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My bad, it is Lavender...yeah, that's an odd one to submit me thinks, especially with how it fits into the album. When I guessed Neverland I immediately went to double check the time, knowing it fell in that dreaded 10-15 minute range of songs we won't be able to submit.
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Yes Marillion, but not Lavender
Yeah Neverland is over the limit. But whatever. I’ll let it slide this round. It’s like ordering a 6 piece mozzarella sticks and getting a 7th
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Allegaeon
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2 submissions left. The form closes at midnight EST.
Oh right, at the start of Monday? I've always assumed it meant by the end of Monday.
I've already submitted so doesn't affect me but important to know that for future rounds.
It's possible the remaining two thought this, and I don't wanna disqualify anybody, so I'll give it one more day. Monday night at midnight EST.
But for future rounds, the form goes out Friday, and Sunday at midnight EST is the deadline. No exceptions
That's likely to be a problem for Stadler - he's regularly MIA on weekends. Proof that DTF'rs can have a life!
Nah, if I know Metropolaris' preference, I'll be in. I assumed - ASS, YOU, ME - that Monday would be good. Now I know it's not it won't be an issue.
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guess we aren't getting rid of him that easily....
:vomitard:
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Yes Marillion, but not Lavender
Yeah Neverland is over the limit. But whatever. I’ll let it slide this round. It’s like ordering a 6 piece mozzarella sticks and getting a 7th
What the actual fuck!? I had to completely change my strategy/submission because of the time limit, and now it's only a suggestion? Well, I guess I'll never know if that benefitted or hurt me.
I'll assume Stadler sent Marillion, and part of the reason you let it slide was because it was already "late". :lol
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Yes Marillion, but not Lavender
Yeah Neverland is over the limit. But whatever. I’ll let it slide this round. It’s like ordering a 6 piece mozzarella sticks and getting a 7th
What the actual fuck!? I had to completely change my strategy/submission because of the time limit, and now it's only a suggestion? Well, I guess I'll never know if that benefitted or hurt me.
I'll assume Stadler sent Marillion, and part of the reason you let it slide was because it was already "late". :lol
One, I'm not telegraphing anything as to what I sent or didn't send.
For whoever sent Neverland, though, I'd accept it if it was me. To be fair, there's like two minutes of "noise" and bells at the end; not sure it's part of the song proper anyway since it's not done live. I have four live versions (and seen it live myself once) and they've never played more than 9:45 of music.
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Mutemath
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Yes Marillion, but not Lavender
Yeah Neverland is over the limit. But whatever. I’ll let it slide this round. It’s like ordering a 6 piece mozzarella sticks and getting a 7th
Serious question....why even have a time limit then?
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I’m wondering the same fucking thing if people aren’t going to read the OP or the reminder of the time limit included with the google form.
jingle, the time limit was changed almost two weeks ago. I posted in this thread that I made changes to the criteria. This post was the last time any changes were made.
Yeah I made some tweaks to the criteria last night. I’m locking it in now. No more changes.
It’s been in the OP for nearly two weeks. If you have to change last minute, I’m sorry but that’s not my problem.
Since it seems to have created such a fuss, whoever submitted Neverland, send something else. Read the rules this time. And just DM it to me. I’m dumping the google form thing. More of a headache than it’s worth. This whole thing is starting to be a fucking headache. Which is greatly my own fault.
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Don't sweat it too much dude. This is your first roulette and hosting roulettes is no easy task. This is just the learning that goes along with the territory.
My first (and second for that matter) I had a vision and then it was a learning curve to run as I hoped, whilst keeping everyone happy. For the record, I like the Google form submission thing, but understand if it's too much of a ballache.
Also, you'll never keep everyone happy, so don't worry too much. As long as you're doing your best to keep everyone happy then a few issues along the way is no big thing.
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I was more wondering if Marillion were banned altogether since they were sent in a previous round.
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I was more wondering if Marillion were banned altogether since they were sent in a previous round.
The op said only if an artist scores 8 or higher...
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I was more wondering if Marillion were banned altogether since they were sent in a previous round.
The op said only if an artist scores 8 or higher...
Marillion should be available for the entire roulette then.
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I’m wondering the same fucking thing if people aren’t going to read the OP or the reminder of the time limit included with the google form.
jingle, the time limit was changed almost two weeks ago. I posted in this thread that I made changes to the criteria. This post was the last time any changes were made.
Yeah I made some tweaks to the criteria last night. I’m locking it in now. No more changes.
It’s been in the OP for nearly two weeks. If you have to change last minute, I’m sorry but that’s not my problem.
Since it seems to have created such a fuss, whoever submitted Neverland, send something else. Read the rules this time. And just DM it to me. I’m dumping the google form thing. More of a headache than it’s worth. This whole thing is starting to be a fucking headache. Which is greatly my own fault.
That's actually a really good point, carry on.
All good though bro, the format with the form is cool, I like it. Kudos for trying something different off the bat.
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Yes Marillion, but not Lavender
Yeah Neverland is over the limit. But whatever. I’ll let it slide this round. It’s like ordering a 6 piece mozzarella sticks and getting a 7th
What the actual fuck!? I had to completely change my strategy/submission because of the time limit, and now it's only a suggestion?
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All the stereotypes about Canadians are wrong.
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I was more wondering if Marillion were banned altogether since they were sent in a previous round.
The op said only if an artist scores 8 or higher...
Marillion should be available for the entire roulette then.
Shush you.
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(from the show The Bear. both seasons now streaming on Hulu. this roulette is not sponsored by Hulu.)
This is getting overlooked. I didn't realize Metro was going to be the new kingshmegland, but I am here for it.
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Riverside.
"I Don't Know Who I Am" is Reliqua - TAC.
"Blink" is from Aviations.
"Don't Believe Anymore" is Icehouse.
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Is that Marillion again?
Yup, Neverland.
Son of a....I had that earmarked for a later round... :yeahright
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Seems as though I didn't put enough emotes in my post to avoid a mini shit-storm. I was being about 85% facetious, and 15% serious. First, I hadn't noticed the revision of the revision of the time limit for this round so I'll fall on my sword for that. No biggie, I adjusted and sent songs that fit the criteria. I was just taken back a bit when it was clearly known I was intending to send a song over 10 minutes, but then reminded of the time re-revised limit, to then only find out that someone else was allowed to send something over the limit. Sorry it seemed like I was making a big deal of it. I did read the OP ... several times. It's not very often the rules change in a roulette multiple times though.
I will also apologizing for guessing names ... I had a bit of a brain fart in that Metro still doesn't technically know who sent what. Sorry aboot that.
Two apologies, and an "aboot" ought to be Canadian enough. :D :P :-*
I do like the random aspect of this roulette too - it's creative ... and as I said, gave me an idea to incorporate something into my next roulette.
Like Luke said ... don't sweat it too much. Rule #1 of roulette hosting ... have, and make it, fun. I was just bustin chops, not seriously pissed off or anything.
@ TAC ... well played. Touche my bro.
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Seems as though I didn't put enough emotes in my post to avoid a mini shit-storm. I was being about 85% facetious, and 15% serious. First, I hadn't noticed the revision of the revision of the time limit for this round so I'll fall on my sword for that. No biggie, I adjusted and sent songs that fit the criteria. I was just taken back a bit when it was clearly known I was intending to send a song over 10 minutes, but then reminded of the time re-revised limit, to then only find out that someone else was allowed to send something over the limit. Sorry it seemed like I was making a big deal of it. I did read the OP ... several times. It's not very often the rules change in a roulette multiple times though.
I will also apologizing for guessing names ... I had a bit of a brain fart in that Metro still doesn't technically know who sent what. Sorry aboot that.
Two apologies, and an "aboot" ought to be Canadian enough. :D :P :-*
I do like the random aspect of this roulette too - it's creative ... and as I said, gave me an idea to incorporate something into my next roulette.
Like Luke said ... don't sweat it too much. Rule #1 of roulette hosting ... have, and make it, fun. I was just bustin chops, not seriously pissed off or anything.
@ TAC ... well played. Touche my bro.
One, I sent Neverland, and I stand by it. It's 9:45 more or less of music. Playing the game, bitches. I wasn't giving a rat's ass what anyone else did or didn't do or wanted to do or wanted me to do. It's not like I'm cleaning up on roulettes around this place and it's not like there's money on the line.
Whatever. Sent something new.
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Updated with the replacement.
Martin Miller - Something New
ibiivelns - stesdonoci ñoas
The Sword - The Black River
Agalloch - Not Unlike the Waves
anlogeael - Called Home
Björk - Family
Riverside - Egoist Hedonist
Reliqa - I Don’t Know Who I Am
The Tea Party - Stargazer
Nightwish - Ever Dream (Live)
Aviations - Blink
Icehouse - Don’t Believe Anymore
oxan - oesr
The Hirsch Effekt - felnji
Moron Police - Isn’t It Easy
Mutemath - Break the Sane
Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
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Marillion- Afraid of Sunlight.
:hefdaddy
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Also, there's a band called Icehouse? Like that awful beer from when "ice brewed" beer was a thing in the 90s?
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Riverside is Egoist Hedonist.
Fantastic song.
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Riverside is Egoist Hedonist.
Fantastic song.
Damn
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Repost for new page
Martin Miller - Something New
ibiivelns - stesdonoci ñoas
The Sword - The Black River
Agalloch - Not Unlike the Waves
Allegaeon - Called Home
Björk - Family
Riverside - Egoist Hedonist
Reliqa - I Don’t Know Who I Am
The Tea Party - Stargazer
Nightwish - Ever Dream (Live)
Aviations - Blink
Icehouse - Don’t Believe Anymore
Xaon - Eros
The Hirsch Effekt - felnji
Moron Police - Isn’t It Easy
Mutemath - Break the Same
Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
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Personally, I think Afraid of Sunlight is an upgrade over Neverland. AOS is a top 3 Marillion song for me, at times I might call it my favorite. Neverland is good, but less good than AOS IMO.
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Personally, I think Afraid of Sunlight is an upgrade over Neverland. AOS is a top 3 Marillion song for me, at times I might call it my favorite. Neverland is good, but less good than AOS IMO.
And it's under 10 minutes :neverusethis:
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Allegaeon
Axon? Naxo? Xona?
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Allegaeon
Yes
Axon? Naxo? Xona?
None of the above :lol
Agalloch and Allegaeon. This will not be confusing.
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Is the song called Rose?
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Also wrong ;D
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Xaon - Eros
Motherf*cker :lol
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:rollin
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And the last couple of answers:
Martin Miller - Something New
Invisible - Doscientos Años
The Sword - The Black River
Agalloch - Not Unlike the Waves
Allegaeon - Called Home
Björk - Family
Riverside - Egoist Hedonist
Reliqa - I Don’t Know Who I Am
The Tea Party - Stargazer
Nightwish - Ever Dream (Live)
Aviations - Blink
Icehouse - Don’t Believe Anymore
Xaon - Eros
The Hirsch Effekt - Lifnej
Moron Police - Isn’t It Easy
Mutemath - Break the Same
Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
Will have first impressions posted this evening.
No secret menu artists this time.
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This is my problem, I have heard of maybe 6 bands in that list. I forget how this place humbles me in terms of my collection. It's huge (roughly 35,000 songs), but most of you are speaking Greek when it comes to a lot of this.
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This is my problem, I have heard of maybe 6 bands in that list. I forget how this place humbles me in terms of my collection. It's huge (roughly 35,000 songs), but most of you are speaking Greek when it comes to a lot of this.
There's some really ... eclectic .... tastes amongst DTFrs. There's probably a reason you haven't heard of 1/2 of these! :lol
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This is my problem, I have heard of maybe 6 bands in that list. I forget how this place humbles me in terms of my collection. It's huge (roughly 35,000 songs), but most of you are speaking Greek when it comes to a lot of this.
You and me both my friend, in my family and friend circles, my collection is already obscure and huge. But here I'm an ant in the company of giants.
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There is a lot of music being made and we can now access almost everything being made by people all over the world via streaming. There’s more bands and music than any one person can know and be familiar with. And we have people here from all over the world, so that helps broaden the horizons of what’s out there.
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I'm a page late but for what it's worth I'm enjoying the anonymity approach and think it adds a uniqueness to this roulette that's very cool. If you're finding it a headache to manage Metro then fair enough if you want to scrap it, but I'll miss it.
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This is my problem, I have heard of maybe 6 bands in that list. I forget how this place humbles me in terms of my collection. It's huge (roughly 35,000 songs), but most of you are speaking Greek when it comes to a lot of this.
You and me both my friend, in my family and friend circles, my collection is already obscure and huge. But here I'm an ant in the company of giants.
Bolded for truth. Perfect summation.
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I'm a page late but for what it's worth I'm enjoying the anonymity approach and think it adds a uniqueness to this roulette that's very cool. If you're finding it a headache to manage Metro then fair enough if you want to scrap it, but I'll miss it.
Yeah, if at all possible I'd prefer if we work out how to keep it going. Having the host guess who sent what is a wrinkle we don't often see.
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Just noticed this. Bonus points because I just listened to this album yesterday. :lol
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I'm a page late but for what it's worth I'm enjoying the anonymity approach and think it adds a uniqueness to this roulette that's very cool. If you're finding it a headache to manage Metro then fair enough if you want to scrap it, but I'll miss it.
Yeah, if at all possible I'd prefer if we work out how to keep it going. Having the host guess who sent what is a wrinkle we don't often see.
I too like this setup, I can imagine it being a pain to setup but it's intriguing to know that a host has listened to it blind without knowing the sender.
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This is my problem, I have heard of maybe 6 bands in that list. I forget how this place humbles me in terms of my collection. It's huge (roughly 35,000 songs), but most of you are speaking Greek when it comes to a lot of this.
I'm kind of with you there. I mean my music collection is a little over 100,000 songs now, but even I haven't heard of 5 of the artists in this round.
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Ok, you guys seem to like it, so I’ll continue with the google form.
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Just noticed this. Bonus points because I just listened to this album yesterday. :lol
Blank Space is the only song I liked, and really the only T Swizzle song I like altogether. :lol But I got tired of having The Silver Cord as my icon since I was so underwhelmed by it, so I changed it to something more topical.
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This is my problem, I have heard of maybe 6 bands in that list. I forget how this place humbles me in terms of my collection. It's huge (roughly 35,000 songs), but most of you are speaking Greek when it comes to a lot of this.
I'm kind of with you there. I mean my music collection is a little over 100,000 songs now, but even I haven't heard of 5 of the artists in this round.
I think there's only three I haven't heard of, but I'm definitely not well-versed with most of them.
Ok, you guys seem to like it, so I’ll continue with the google form.
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Just noticed this. Bonus points because I just listened to this album yesterday. :lol
Blank Space is the only song I liked, and really the only T Swizzle song I like altogether. :lol But I got tired of having The Silver Cord as my icon since I was so underwhelmed by it, so I changed it to something more topical.
That one doesn't do much for me, but "Style" is pretty cool, and "Wildest Dreams" is pretty decent. She has scattered good songs, but so far I don't see the appeal on an album/discography level.
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ALRIGHT Round 2 First Impressions / Guesses
Or as I'm calling it from here on out...
STUMP THE SLOTH
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Like before, I will not explain my magic reasoning. Sorry it's so late. It's been a day.
Martin Miller - Something New
Very energetic and melodic. Tasty lead guitar. Reminded me of Spock’s Beard.
My Guess: HOF
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Invisible - Doscientos Años
If my limited Spanish vocabulary is correct, this means "200 Years"? Very chill, love the vibe. Really love the outro.
My Guess: Sacul
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The Sword - The Black River
Love the riffs. You mentioned in your submission that the vocals aren’t great, but they fit the vibe, and I totally agree.
My Guess: ProfessorPeart
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Agalloch - Not Unlike the Waves
Musically solid. Never delved much into Black Metal. The growls or snarls or whatever you call them are kinda silly.
My Guess: Puppies
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Allegaeon - Called Home
Very Opeth. Perhaps too much like Opeth. I was shocked to find that Mikael Åkerfeldt didn’t sing guest vocals on this. Opeth comparisons aside, I liked this one.
My Guess: lonestar
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Björk - Family
You know in Twin Peaks when they’re in the Black Lodge and everyone talks backwards? That’s what this felt like. Love Twin Peaks, I don’t know how I feel about this.
My Guess: Buddyhunter1
Correct Sender: Lizzo
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Riverside - Egoist Hedonist
I don't know, this didn't go anywhere interesting for me. Maybe it'll grow on me.
My Guess: faizoff
Correct Sender: Buddyhunter1
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Reliqa - I Don’t Know How I Am
Christ, this one hits the ground running. And it’s running all over the place. Love the vocals. Love the energy.
My Guess: TAC
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The Tea Party - Stargazer
This pairs nicely with some hot tea. Simple song, but I like it a lot.
My Guess: wolfking
Correct Sender: faizoff
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Nightwish - Ever Dream
I’ve always thought symphonic metal sounds so cheesy. Still do, but this is alright. Powerful vocals. GodDAMN. But the backing vocalist is obnoxious. Shut up, dude.
My Guess: jingle.boy
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Aviations - Blink
Musically interesting. 9.5 minutes flew by. Don't love the vocals.
My Guess: King Postwhore
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Icehouse - Don’t Believe Anymore
I like the vibe of the intro. Reminds me of an Ice level in a video game. Gets kinda dreary towards the end.
My Guess: Lizzo
Correct Sender: wolfking
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Xaon - Eros
Mostly good. About 2.5 minutes too long.
My Guess: Evermind
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The Hirsch Effekt - Lifnej
This was just too much of too much.
My Guess: ariich
Correct Sender: twosuitluke
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Moron Police - Isn’t It Easy
ok wow
My Guess: twosuitluke
Correct Sender: ariich
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Mutemath - Break the Same
Great vibe and groove. Not sold on the vocals.
My Guess: romdrums
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Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
I like H's voice the more I hear it. I love the Fish-era, but this era really is it's own thing, isn't it?
My Guess: Wildranger
Correct Sender: Stadler
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Correct on me and Martin Miller. That's a pretty good guess.
Also correct that H era Marillion is it's own thing (and on the whole has a lot more to offer than the Fish era IMO, with H being the superior vocalist and a more universal lyricist as well).
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The Tea Party - Stargazer
this is me ;)
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I'm Riverside.
Also, fuck.
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Icehouse was one of the bands I don't think I'd ever heard of. :lol I know Icefish though. Gave this song a listen and I can see why someone might think it's me. Pretty cool tune with the saxophone and fretless bass.
I sent Bjork. It's probably a challenging song on the first listen. Hopefully it grows on you.
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Nailed my submission.
Also nice to see Wildranger playing. :lol
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Icehouse was one of the bands I don't think I'd ever heard of. :lol I know Icefish though. Gave this song a listen and I can see why someone might think it's me. Pretty cool tune with the saxophone and fretless bass.
I sent Bjork. It's probably a challenging song on the first listen. Hopefully it grows on you.
I wouldn't expect anyone here to know them. Classic 80s Australian band with some amazing songs. The whole mood of the song for me is haunting and incredible.
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I do like Hirsch Effekt but not that's not me. I was Moron Police, and I don't know what to make of my two word impression but I'm hoping it's positive!
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Correct for mine. I just hope the vocals don't drag it down for you.
Fun fact. Ashes Against the Grain (which this song is taken from) bored me to death the first time I heard it and I didn't go back to it until a couple years later. Now it's my 4th favorite album of all time.
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Correct for mine. Disagree about the song being too long. :)
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Well Rich has already said he sent Moron Police, so this is a bit redundant, but I didn't send Moron Police :lol
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Correct for mine. I just hope the vocals don't drag it down for you.
Fun fact. Ashes Against the Grain (which this song is taken from) bored me to death the first time I heard it and I didn't go back to it until a couple years later. Now it's my 4th favorite album of all time.
Mason sent me Falling Snow years ago in I think my first roulette. It got a good score but I was disappointed with the rest of the album. That song kept dragging me back and I tried The Mantle and it's now become one if my fav albums of all time. Falling Snow I think is still their best song but I still can't fully come around to the whole album.
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Correct on mine.
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Correct.
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2/2 with mine. Shit, Metro's better at this than most of us!
Prediction ... Floor gets a 9/10; Marco 2/10 - blended score 5.5/10
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Yup, that's obviously me, and yeah, that's the right translation. I agree the outro on that song is just magical, gives me chills every time.
Curious to see the wine pairings :corn :corn :corn
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This will give mine away, but how can my band be too much? You like Dillinger Escape Plan don't you?
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This will give mine away, but how can my band be too much? You like Dillinger Escape Plan don't you?
I do, in small doses. The song got better as it went on, as the band calmed the hell down. :lol
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(the sloth of Wall Street)
Alright, on to WINE PAIRINGS
Advent Horizon - Rain On Open Water
etbrte volesr - 30 rendu 13
Wucan - Kill the King
eearvd - It's All Happening on Broadway
staovgu eictar - epeunt
traoanm - Prime
The Tea Party - itahtcacr
himnpiloae - tariie
The Tea Party - wienrt csteoils
After Forever - Energize Me
Marillion - Genie
ltso adnmio - Silent Cry
srii - opetrism
Moron Police - The Undersea
Insomnium - nedru hte itpvaline sky
Moron Police - The Phantom Police
surertnc - Remember Me
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Insomnium
The Tea Party
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Moron police-The Undersea AND The Phantom Below
Marillion
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Wucan-Kill The King
are this and Stargazer Rainbow covers?
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Marillion - Genie
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Remember Me
Prime
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Hmmm. Don’t see my wine pairing in there at all.
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Remember Me
How are we gonna forget you, you're always on here! :lol
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Hmmm. Don’t see my wine pairing in there at all.
Whoops, fixed that.
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After Forever-Energize Me
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Wucan-Kill The King
are this and Stargazer Rainbow covers?
Wucan is most definitely not a cover. They have 2 covers in their releases. One is an excellent cover of Am I Evil and the other is a German track.
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After Forever-Energize Me
Paired with Nightwish presumably.
I wonder what the other Moron Police song got paired with.
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Catching up, your guess is correct, Metro! :tup
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After Forever-Energize Me
Paired with Nightwish presumably.
You presume correctly
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devnat onizhro - rain on open water
eearvd - its all happening on broadway
staovgu eictar - neptune?
ltso adnmio - silent cry
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devnat onizhro - rain on open water
eearvd - its all happening on broadway
staovgu eictar - neptune?
ltso adnmio - silent cry
3/4 right. Neptune is incorrect.
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Advent Horizon
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Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
I like H's voice the more I hear it. I love the Fish-era, but this era really is it's own thing, isn't it?
My Guess: Wildranger
Correct Sender: Stadler
Wait, WHAT? :)
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Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
I like H's voice the more I hear it. I love the Fish-era, but this era really is it's own thing, isn't it?
My Guess: Wildranger
Correct Sender: Stadler
The truth has been revealed!! Stadler is Wildranger! :lol
Wait, WHAT? :)
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But is he OBJECTIVELY Stadler?
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Only a poll will be able to determine this for sure.
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Also correct that H era Marillion is it's own thing (and on the whole has a lot more to offer than the Fish era IMO, with H being the superior vocalist and a more universal lyricist as well).
He's the better vocalist, but... I have to think about the lyricist. "Clutching..." is, as a whole, one of the greatest lyrical performances in my not-modest CD collection. The wordplay, the symbology, the emotional resonance, there is some real art on that record. The whole middle section of Warm Wet Circles is some of the best imagery I've ever heard EVER in a song. Sometimes H veers into the sanctimonious for me, and there are too many lyrics that are sort of cynical cliches.
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Also correct that H era Marillion is it's own thing (and on the whole has a lot more to offer than the Fish era IMO, with H being the superior vocalist and a more universal lyricist as well).
He's the better vocalist, but... I have to think about the lyricist. "Clutching..." is, as a whole, one of the greatest lyrical performances in my not-modest CD collection. The wordplay, the symbology, the emotional resonance, there is some real art on that record. The whole middle section of Warm Wet Circles is some of the best imagery I've ever heard EVER in a song. Sometimes H veers into the sanctimonious for me, and there are too many lyrics that are sort of cynical cliches.
Fish for me is the indisputable master. Can't wait to see what his writing career brings.
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I don’t talk much about Marillion, but Clutching at Straws is a top 15 album for me.
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Also correct that H era Marillion is it's own thing (and on the whole has a lot more to offer than the Fish era IMO, with H being the superior vocalist and a more universal lyricist as well).
He's the better vocalist, but... I have to think about the lyricist. "Clutching..." is, as a whole, one of the greatest lyrical performances in my not-modest CD collection. The wordplay, the symbology, the emotional resonance, there is some real art on that record. The whole middle section of Warm Wet Circles is some of the best imagery I've ever heard EVER in a song. Sometimes H veers into the sanctimonious for me, and there are too many lyrics that are sort of cynical cliches.
Fish has his moments of greatness for sure. But H has written things that connect with me far more deeply than anything Fish has written apart from maybe Sugar Mice. Stuff like Fantastic Place, Beyond You, House, Go, or more recent stuff like White Paper or Care or The Crow and the Nightengale. He just has a little more human sensitivity to him than Fish (who has a certain amount of vitriol in his lyrics that seems to reflect who he is as a person from what I can tell, not that H is a saint either).
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Lost Domain / Silent Cry. Has to be Tim
(we are allowed to guess senders now, yes?)
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I was figuring we should hold off since he's the one guessing, but I suppose it's up to him.
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I was figuring we should hold off since he's the one guessing, but I suppose it's up to him.
Well, he's made his guesses, and knows which song pairs with which. So there isn't much mystery in the wine pairing once we start confirming who sent which dish.
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You’re welcome to guess. I already know who sent what, and what pairs with what.
I’ll reveal what the pairings go with later on. Like the first round, I’m not doing First Impressions for Wine Pairings.
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Heh, I just had another idea of how to make this more complicated and/or interesting.
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You're disqualifying Ariich?
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:lol
So Goodbye Ariich is our new saying? Lol
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Heh, I just had another idea of how to make this more complicated and/or interesting.
Maybe you're WildRanger? Or LithoRanger?
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This idea would REALLY piss off some people…but also make it interesting :lol
Probably not gonna do it. Just a thought.
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Well now I need to know.
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*No prog or metal allowed?
*Only bands from Japan?
*Only bands with an extended universe of lore?
*Only bands with members having a height difference of 10''?
*Only female harsh vocals allowed?
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*No prog or metal allowed?
*Only bands from Japan?
*Only bands with an extended universe of lore?
*Only bands with members having a height difference of 10''?
*Only female harsh vocals allowed?
All of the above, at the same time...............actually I may have something that would fit that...
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*No prog or metal allowed?
*Only bands from Japan?
*Only bands with an extended universe of lore?
*Only bands with members having a height difference of 10''?
*Only female harsh vocals allowed?
All of the above, at the same time...............actually I may have something that would fit that...
So only Waggaki band is allowed?
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This idea would REALLY piss off some people…but also make it interesting :lol
Probably not gonna do it. Just a thought.
Don't leave us hanging!
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:lol
I was thinking about randomizing the Wine Pairings. So instead of your WP being paired with your Main Entry, it would be paired with a random other Main Entry from that round.
It’s pointless, it’s stupid, it would really piss people off…but it intrigues me nonetheless.
Like I said, probably not gonna happen.
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I like the course selections I've prepared too much to do it now, but that would be hilarious for someone to run separately. Sort of a "white elephant" gift roulette, saddling other participants with ridiculous songs. Someone should try that sometime.
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I like the course selections I've prepared too much to do it now
Right. It wouldn't make sense to do it mid roulette.
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Do you usually listen to the wine pairings directly after / before their corresponding main course, or separately?
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Do you usually listen to the wine pairings directly after / before their corresponding main course, or separately?
At the same time, of course :biggrin:
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I like the course selections I've prepared too much to do it now
Right. It wouldn't make sense to do it mid roulette.
The only reason to do it would be...chaos....
(https://i.imgur.com/G4dMJx7b.jpg)
ANYWAY, here's who submitted what Wine Pairing, in the order they were submitted. I added a master playlist of all the songs from this roulette to the OP. Will be adding these songs + the main entries shortly.
HOF: Advent Horizon - Rain On Open Water
Sacul: Gustavo Cerati - Puente
ProfessorPeart: Wucan - Kill the King
Puppies: Insomnium - Under the Plaintive Sky
lonestar: Nemophilia - Raitei
Lizzo: Iris - Imposter
Buddyhunter1: Moron Police - The Phantom Below
TAC: Lost Domain - Silent Cry
faizoff: The Tea Party - Winter Solstice
jingle.boy: After Forever - Energize Me
King Postwhore: Maraton - Prime
wolfking: The Tea Party - Cathartic
Evermind: Currents - Remember Me
twosuitluke: Better Lovers - 30 Under 13
ariich: Moron Police - The Undersea
romdrums: Vedera - It’s All Happening on Broadway
Stadler: Marillion - Genie
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HOF has great taste. Lol
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Do you usually listen to the wine pairings directly after / before their corresponding main course, or separately?
At the same time, of course :biggrin:
The only sensible way to do it :lol
Nah, I listen to just the Main Entries first, then just the Wine Pairings, then both playlists combined with each Main Entry followed by it's respective Wine Pairing.
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I wonder what the other Moron Police song got paired with.
It was ME! The whole time!
Gotta say, out of all the < 5 minute songs on that album, The Undersea is a weird choice. Better than The Dog Song, though.
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HOF has great taste. Lol
Many people are saying this.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/gJXvTckh/i-know-harrison-ford.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
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Some quite strong wine this round.
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Some quite strong wine this round.
Small slips for you. Don't want you drunk, so quickly.
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(https://i.imgur.com/R6TnBwQ.png)
Join the Sloth Gang.
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Some quite strong wine this round.
Small slips for you. Don't want you drunk, so quickly.
You mean sips, right, you drunkard?
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Some quite strong wine this round.
Small slips for you. Don't want you drunk, so quickly.
You mean sips, right, you drunkard?
Such an amateur, old man.
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Some quite strong wine this round.
Small slips for you. Don't want you drunk, so quickly.
You mean sips, right, you drunkard?
For me it's a slip..
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For Tim, it's being a pussy.
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Round 2 results coming Friday. Need a few more listens. The results may shock you.
And once again...
I'll just say now, it's nothing personal.
Google Form will also go out Friday, so now's a good time to review the criteria for the next round.
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Been waiting for the salad course... Absolutely love both the salad and the light pairing I chose to go with it. Straying off the Saki just for this course since she most of her stuff will overpower the course.
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Absolutely love both the salad and the light pairing I chose to go with it.
Of course you do..
(https://media.tenor.com/wXekO3CIigAAAAAC/oh-brother.gif)
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Absolutely love both the salad and the light pairing I chose to go with it.
Of course you do..
(https://media.tenor.com/wXekO3CIigAAAAAC/oh-brother.gif)
I meant in comparison to the rest of what I've got lined up, definitely my favorite course...asshole...
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HOF has great taste. Lol
Many people are saying this.
:) :) :)
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Absolutely love both the salad and the light pairing I chose to go with it.
Of course you do..
(https://media.tenor.com/wXekO3CIigAAAAAC/oh-brother.gif)
I meant in comparison to the rest of what I've got lined up, definitely my favorite course...asshole...
Your favourite course is asshole? No need to overshare dude!
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RJ sent "Knocking At Your Back Door" for next round.
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I like the course selections I've prepared too much to do it now, but that would be hilarious for someone to run separately. Sort of a "white elephant" gift roulette, saddling other participants with ridiculous songs. Someone should try that sometime.
Isn't part of the fun watching people get unwound because their best laid plans just got thrown to the wolves? It's like when Guy Fieri does the kitchen swap.
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Absolutely love both the salad and the light pairing I chose to go with it.
Of course you do..
(https://media.tenor.com/wXekO3CIigAAAAAC/oh-brother.gif)
I meant in comparison to the rest of what I've got lined up, definitely my favorite course...asshole...
Your favourite course is asshole? No need to overshare dude!
:lol
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Nomnomnom...
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He eats the booty like groceries. :zydar:
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He eats the booty like groceries. :zydar:
Don't knock it 'til you've tried it.
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He eats the booty like groceries. :zydar:
I eat it like I'm poisoned and the antidote is in there...
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what in the goddamn hell
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:lol
Teach you to step away from your roulette for 5 seconds....
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Yea, the first rule of roulettes.
I propose a bonus round...
Course 6 - RJ's gonna take you home
Something to round off the evening
Give me a sexual song to set the mood
Any style, put preferably smooth jazz
Purely instrumentals
4 orgasms max
Sexual Act Pairing
Pair a song based on your preferred sexual act
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Main submission - sexual healing by Marvin Gaye
Sex act pairing - https://youtu.be/34CZjsEI1yU?si=pVn-ST-vRP_dcuKH (https://youtu.be/34CZjsEI1yU?si=pVn-ST-vRP_dcuKH)
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Congrats Lonestar
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I am the warden of horny jail my friend...
Congrats Lonestar
:lol
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I am the warden of horny jail my friend...
What's Zydar, then?
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Main: Kiss - "Nothin' To Lose"
Pairing: Ozzy - "One Up The B-Side"
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Suddenly I feel 7 pounds lighter
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Main submission - sexual healing by Marvin Gaye
Sex act pairing - https://youtu.be/34CZjsEI1yU?si=pVn-ST-vRP_dcuKH (https://youtu.be/34CZjsEI1yU?si=pVn-ST-vRP_dcuKH)
Nah you guys are doing it wrong. :biggrin:
Main Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq8NDqTpNLs
Wine Pairing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zliY-MrI0mY
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Nah this is def the way:
Main course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izGwDsrQ1eQ
Wine pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV49MerPUb8
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Main submission - sexual healing by Marvin Gaye
Sex act pairing - https://youtu.be/34CZjsEI1yU?si=pVn-ST-vRP_dcuKH (https://youtu.be/34CZjsEI1yU?si=pVn-ST-vRP_dcuKH)
Nah you guys are doing it wrong. :biggrin:
Main Course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq8NDqTpNLs
Wine Pairing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zliY-MrI0mY
This only confirms my suspicions that I'd be going home with you.
Here's mine. I win.
Get you in the mood -
https://youtu.be/7COTI8k-rgo?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/7COTI8k-rgo?feature=shared)
Sex act pairing -
https://youtu.be/9JgYyZosG6s?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/9JgYyZosG6s?feature=shared)
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The health department isn’t gonna like what happened to this thread
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HAHAHAHA three winners in a row, though. All three got laughs out loud!! :)
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HAHAHAHA three winners in a row, though. All three got laughs out loud!! :)
It may be the best roulette round to date.
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I am the warden of horny jail my friend...
What's Zydar, then?
Nobody outZy's, Zydar.
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A sex round would be so wild lol that should definitely be a bonus.
Though those that posted already would be the winners lol
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Sacul's wine pairing would be disqualified - over 5 minutes.
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If we really want to have a Lonestar Sex Round, the time limit should be about three minutes anyway, no? A more realistic tribute to the round's namesake.
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If we really want to have a Lonestar Sex Round, the time limit should be about three minutes anyway, no? A more realistic tribute to the round's namesake.
:rollin
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That's quite a generous amount of time :neverusethis:
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Whatevs.... I got the best under 3 minute game in the business.
Wait...what are we talking about?
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Round 6, eh?
Sounds sexy
(https://i.ibb.co/Wk3P9Sc/IMG-7632.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZBJYsyh)
(https://imgbb.com/)
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Sounds gross :lol
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Whatevs.... I got the best under 3 minute game in the business.
Wait...what are we talking about?
Bruh, you're not married. I called bullshit.
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Whatevs.... I got the best under 3 minute game in the business.
Wait...what are we talking about?
Bruh, you're not married. I called bullshit.
maybe he'd be married if...
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He was married. He knows what we are telling about.
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Course 3 - Salad
Something natural and simple, like a salad
Give me something stripped-down, like an acoustic song or a piano ballad. Doesn’t have to be a ballad, but it must be something with minimal instrumentation
Instrumentals welcome, but not required
10 minutes max.
I'm such an idiot. I don't know how I missed this component. I've spent all week settling on two songs for this round, but they don't fit the criteria... :facepalm:
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Well, that one hasn’t changed at all since day one, so I don’t know what to tell ya.
You have till Sunday to submit though. You’ve got time.
Final thoughts and results coming tonight. Forecast tonight is cloudy with a chance of shitstorm.
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Regarding the Salad, I have lots to choose from but need a clarification on 'stripped down'. Would a song with guitar/bass/drums with the guitar being entirely acoustic count? Just trying to hone in on the criteria.
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Well, that one hasn’t changed at all since day one, so I don’t know what to tell ya.
No, I know. It's just me being an idiot.
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Well, that one hasn’t changed at all since day one, so I don’t know what to tell ya.
No, I know. It's just me being an idiot.
Don't worry Tim. I keep sending my song in a PM instead of Google. I am also am idiot.
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Well, that one hasn’t changed at all since day one, so I don’t know what to tell ya.
No, I know. It's just me being an idiot.
Don't worry Tim. I keep sending my song in a PM instead of Google. I am also am idiot.
Hell, even I'VE got the technology down! :lol
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Well, that one hasn’t changed at all since day one, so I don’t know what to tell ya.
No, I know. It's just me being an idiot.
Don't worry Tim. I keep sending my song in a PM instead of Google. I am also am idiot.
Hell, even I'VE got the technology down! :lol
I just keep forgetting to send it via Google. LOL
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Regarding the Salad, I have lots to choose from but need a clarification on 'stripped down'. Would a song with guitar/bass/drums with the guitar being entirely acoustic count? Just trying to hone in on the criteria.
That would be fine.
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Question about the Wine Pairings for the Main Course and the Dessert, do they also have to have an "epic feel" and be a closer, respectively?
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Question about the Wine Pairings for the Main Course and the Dessert, do they also have to have an "epic feel" and be a closer, respectively?
For round 4, yes, it should have an epic feel.
For round 5, no, it doesn’t have to be a closer.
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Thanke, that certainly simplifies things a bit more for my Dessert entry, heh ;D
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For round 5, no, it doesn’t have to be a closer.
Oh, odd but ok that opens things up more I suppose!
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Only pussies would take the east route and NOT send a closing track for the win pairing.
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Only pussies would take the east route and NOT send a closing track for the win pairing.
:huh:
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Only pussies would take the east route and NOT send a closing track for the win pairing.
:huh:
Easy route. Wine pairing
Damn kingitis. I’m just chirping at ya’ll
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I'll take the west route if I want, and we'll just see who gets there first!
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I'll have the win pairing.
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I've infected you all.
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Only pussies would take the east route and NOT send a closing track for the win pairing.
I'm sending a single...it's an opening and closing track :biggrin:
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I'll have the win pairing.
Congrats ariich!
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Suck it, Trebek!
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Crap, an under 5 minute epic track for the Main Course Wine Pairing? Back to the drawing board. I just matched style but did not go epic.
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I'll have the win pairing.
Congrats ariich!
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In what sense is the track epic if it's under 5 minutes? I guess it needs to sound epic in some way?
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Epic in terms of feel is subjective. I’m not asking for like a multi-part song with an overture and the works all jammed into 5 minutes. Don’t sweat it too much, as long as it’s similar in style and feel to your Main Entry, you’re fine.
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:corn
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:corn
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:corn
(I have a day job, folks. Will post results when I get home.)
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Ironically enough, I'm in the theater literally eating popcorn.
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ariich - 13
Main Entry: Moron Police - Isn’t It Easy
9/10
Wine Pairing: Moron Police - The Undersea
4/5
Ok wow.
So uh, this might be my new favorite band. I love the melodies. I love the eclectic-ness. I love the little bits that sounds like video game music. I love it all. There were 3 submissions from this band this round, and my favorite of the 3 was submitted by someone else. But Isn’t it Easy was the first one I heard, and that was one hell of an introduction to this band.
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HOF - 12
Main Entry: Martin Miller - Something New
8/10
Wine Pairing: Advent Horizon - Rain On Open Water
4/5
Really awesome pairing of songs. Great groove, great melodies, and fantastic lead guitar on the Martin Miller song. Both songs encompass everything I love about progressive rock.
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Buddyhunter1 - 11.5
Main Entry: Riverside - Egoist Hedonist
6.5/10
This sounded familiar to me on my first listen. I did some digging in my hard drive and found this album. I have no clue when the last time I listened to it was.
Didn’t love this one at first. It did end up growing on me, but not by much. It’s a bit repetitive, but it’s rhythmically interesting and has some great riffs.
Wine Pairing: Moron Police - The Phantom Below
5/5
Congrats. The first perfect score in this Roulette. As I said in the writeup for ariich’s submissions, this might be my new favorite band. Out of the 3 songs submitted from this band, this was far and away my favorite, and my favorite overall song for this round.
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jingle.boy - 11.5
Main Entry: Nightwish - Ever Dream
8.5/10
Wine Pairing: After Forever - Energize Me
3/5
I maintain my stance that symphonic metal is cheesy as hell, but I can’t deny I loved both of these. Floor Jansen is just a powerhouse on both songs. The only other time I’ve heard her prior to this was in the Devin Townsend Project song “Pandemic”, but both of these songs are much better representations of her abilities. I unfortunately have to take off some points for those absolutely obnoxious backing vocals on Ever Dream. Take away that guy’s mic.
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ProfessorPeart - 11.5
Main Entry: The Sword - The Black River
7.5/10
Thought this sounded familiar, then I remembered it was in one of the Guitar Hero games years ago. I also saw these guys open for Clutch last year. The singer mentioned he grew up in Richmond, which was cool. They probably played this song, but who knows? The live mix was awful. Couldn’t tell one song from the other. Not much more to say that I didn’t say before. Great riffs, passable vocals. Cool song.
Wine Pairing: Wucan - Kill the King
4/5
I think you posted this album in the “What album are you listening to?” thread, and I checked it out and listened to a couple songs. I didn’t disqualify it here because I had only heard it once and wasn’t that familiar with it.
This girl can sing, hot damn. The vibe reminds of a heavier and weirder Jethro Tull. Really enjoyed this one.
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TAC - 11
Main Entry: Reliqa - I Don’t Know How I Am
8/10
Just an interesting song all around. Instrumentally, rhythmically, vocally, lyrically etc.
Wine Pairing: Lost Domain - Silent Cry
3/5
I don’t have much to say about this one. It’s just a good metal song. The intro reminded me of Lamb of God. The vocals did not. Really great production, too.
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faizoff - 10.5
Main Entry: The Tea Party - Stargazer
7/10
Another case of 3 submissions from 1 band. They each show a different side of the band, and this was my favorite of the three. It’s just a simple rock song, but it’s really well done and quite catchy.
Wine Pairing: The Tea Party - Winter Solstice
3.5/10
So far the only instrumental song submitted in the Roulette. This one shows the lighter side of the band. A nice instrumental. Very Led Zeppelin.
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wolfking - 10.5
Main Entry: Icehouse - Don’t Believe Anymore
7.5/10
This also grew on me. Really love the vibe of this song. I’m a sucker for a moody, synthy, reverby, 80’s ballad. The sax is a nice touch.
Wine Pairing: The Tea Party - Cathartik
3/5
The third of three songs from this band this round. This one seems to show the darker side of the band, which is a nice contrast to the other two.
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Sacul - 10.5
Main Entry: Invisible - Doscientos Años
7.5/10
This was a grower. Thought it sounded a little silly at first, but I liked it more with each listen. The chorus is catchy as hell, and it’s been stuck in my head all day. And once again, that outro is great.
Wine Pairing: Gustavo Cerati - Puente
3/5
I like this one. Not a lot to say about it. I like the contrast of the light verses and heavier chorus. Good song.
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Stadler - 10
Main Entry: Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight
7.5/10
Wine Pairing: Marillion - Genie
2.5/5
H’s voice continues to grow on me. I know the color marillion is like a shade of orange, but to me their music has always sounded blue, regardless of which era. Just my two cents. Anyway, 2 really great songs. One cinematic, one more straightforward. Songs like these, any fool can see this is a great band.
(Also, don’t Genies typically live in bottles, not boxes?)
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King Postwhore - 9
Main Entry: Aviations - Blink
6/10
Wine Pairing: Maraton - Prime
3/5
2 songs that pair well together because they’re both very similar musically. Both really cool, groovy songs. I definitely prefer the vocals in the Aviations song. Couldn’t get into the vocals for Maraton.
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Evermind - 9
Main Entry: Xaon - Eros
7/10
This one grew on me. I take back my comment about it being 2.5 minutes too long. That ending section has become my favorite part of the song. Love the orchestral/choral stuff.
Wine Pairing: Currents - Remember Me
2/5
Couldn’t get into this one. Sorry.
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lonestar - 8.5
Main Entry: Allegaeon - Called Home
5.5/10
I can’t look past the Opeth worship on this song, which is just a comment rather than a criticism. I’m only a lukewarm Opeth fan, though. They’re a band I can only take in small doses. This song was fine. I wish they sounded a bit more original. I do really like the clean section in the middle of the song.
Wine Pairing: Nemophilia - Ratei
3/5
I was wondering when something like this was gonna show up. I’ve never had any problem with this kind of music (whatever the hell you call it), but it’s not something I’ve really gravitated towards. This song was just fine. Strong melody and chorus.
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Puppies - 7.5
Main Entry: Agalloch - Not Unlike the Waves
5/10
Yeah, I’ve never been much of a black metal guy, and this didn’t change my mind. Better production than I’ve heard on most black metal, that’s a plus for me.
Black metal always makes me feel like I need to brush my teeth.
Wine Pairing: Insomnium - Under the Plaintive Sky
2.5/5
A lot of music in this vein this round, and it all just blends together to me. This didn’t stand out to me much at all. Just sounds like early Opeth. Nothing truly bad about it, but nothing noteworthy.
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romdrums - 7
Main Entry: Mutemath - Break the Same
5/10
Not much more to say that I didn’t say originally. I like the vibe and groove, but the vocals don’t do it for me.
Wine Pairing: Vedera - It’s All Happening on Broadway
2/5
A simple indie pop song like this relies upon the strength of the vocalist, and I just don’t think she’s a very strong vocalist. There’s some weird inflections on certain words, like the way she says “come” in the chorus sounds like “kee-um” and that bugs me :lol
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twosuitluke - 5.5
Main Entry: The Hirsch Effekt - Lifnej
2/10
Well, I liked the last 2 minutes. The rest is just too schizophrenic for me.
Wine Pairing: Better Lovers - 30 Under 13
3.5/5
Better. Great to hear Greg Puciato in his element again. Really like the thrash section around halfway through.
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Lizzo - 4.5
Main Entry: Björk - Family
2/10
I’ve been wanting to check out Björk for a long time, so thanks for the introduction. Unfortunately this song just wasn’t for me. The vibe, atmosphere, and vocal delivery are all interesting, I’ll give it that much, but I really can’t say I enjoyed it.
I’m not writing her off entirely. Mayhaps there’s a better entry point?
Wine Pairing: Iris - Imposter
2.5/5
This wasn’t bad, but it just didn’t stand out to me very much.
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Can we retroactively remove secret menu points so I can still be in first? :neverusethis:
You did that Riverside song a bit dirty, but I'll take the perfect wine score. :metal You've basically heard half of that Moron Police album already, but if you like those three songs it's pretty safe to say you'll like the rest of it, too. Also good to know I can safely ignore black metal for the rest of the roulette. :lol
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I've already bought the Moron Police album and spun it like a dozen times today. Love it. :metal
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Hmnnn kinda expected a bit more with the Invisible track, and that's certainly too low for Puente, but I'll take it :P
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Wow, not afraid to drop some low scores.
I'm getting fucking cooked next round.
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I'll just say now, it's nothing personal.
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You should update your scoreboard. :heart
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Done
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Oof, looks like my beginner's luck has run out.
Given your seeming penchant for epics and enjoyment of "weird/ambient/experimental shit", I was hoping that would go over better. If you get the urge just check out one of her classic 90s albums, hard to go wrong with any of them, but if you don't like that one I'm worried about the mellower tracks. Maybe the poppier ones would work better, who knows.
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Given your seeming penchant for epics and enjoyment of "weird/ambient/experimental shit",
Weird/ambient/experimental? Where does he say that?
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Given your seeming penchant for epics and enjoyment of "weird/ambient/experimental shit",
Weird/ambient/experimental? Where does he say that?
In the "Taste" section of the OP
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From another thread
Rich (someone has to stop that roulette monster :lol )
This truly seems to be impossible. :lol
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Given your seeming penchant for epics and enjoyment of "weird/ambient/experimental shit",
Weird/ambient/experimental? Where does he say that?
In the "Taste" section of the OP
Gotcha!
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It's always a bit liberating to have that whole 'pressure to win' thing removed from the equation...
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Something told me I should have gone with Wucan for my main track. Something from the live album that really shows off just how awesome Fran's voice is. She is just ridiculous.
Since they are now banned, you should check out their Rock Hard Festival 2023 show on YouTube. Pro shot and really good. They also have another mini-show from their rehearsal room.
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Time to do my homework for the salad.
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Time to do my homework for the salad.
It's due tomorrow!
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Wow, not afraid to drop some low scores.
As the recipient of the "2" last round, no... he's not.
I'm getting fucking cooked next round.
What kind of salad are you sending?
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Time to do my homework for the salad.
It's due tomorrow!
Dude, I've been tossing my salad for days.
Wait a minute....
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Time to do my homework for the salad.
It's due tomorrow!
Dude, I've been tossing my salad for days.
Wait a minute....
That's some sticky dressing!
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You'd know it.
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A 12 seems good! That Advent Horizon album has the inside track on album of the year for me. I think you’ll like it if you like that one. The Martin Miller album is good too, and I love that track but it’s kind of the big highlight there. Still a cool album worth checking out.
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Who's pairing scrambled eggs with their tossed salad?
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Can someone do a wellness check on Luke
Just make sure he's ok
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Who's pairing scrambled eggs with their tossed salad?
I see what you did there :neverusethis:
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You've basically heard half of that Moron Police album already, but if you like those three songs it's pretty safe to say you'll like the rest of it, too.
Hell yeah! :heart
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So let me get this right, The Hirsch Effekt would've scored higher in a TAC roulette, and he's not even a fan of Dillinger Escape Plan! Come on man!
I guess at least I did better than the human algorithm, although Rich should clearly wear this crown.
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Happy with that score.
Got fuck all for a salad too. I'm more of a vegetable man.
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Happy with that score.
Got fuck all for a salad too. I'm more of a vegetable man.
Then make a cold stew, and call it an Australian Salad. :lol :lol
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:lol
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11/17 Salads so far
That's a lot of lettuce.
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I sent a question via PM Metro.
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Asking for a friend?
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Up to 15/17 submissions
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Alright, I've got all of the submissions.
Interesting looking batch of songs. Will give the main entries a listen this evening.
No Secret Menu artists this time...but one person did come VERY close.
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(https://i.imgur.com/8V4he5M.jpg)
In order of submission:
Gacharic Spin - lnlyeo rmat
KIP WINGER - rohtean wya
ekamtar goarlvi - thuiwot a mpa
vesli lsrpyee - rigdeb eorv bultedor taewr
ian onifadrc - shmseaesl
teamruuls - eht ilml
Della Zyr - ahtw urehsop angs oefreb
tba orf elssha - The Boys of Summer
azize amfsaut hzead - owt dncaesl
yvryegeer - lotgiyr fo hte nmedda
Anneke van Giersbergen - paeag
advdi bcyrso - sky satrli
eoacdps oirsba - aatnact de uepents liamaosrl
sbhu - oednnvbier
rasa ibrllasee - eetltilsa lacl
moirih rtoi orpejct - abndr enw dya
lckab blale stycoei - eposk ni hte ehwle
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KIP WINGER!!!
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Gacharic Spin - who else could possibly be this predictable? :p
Della Zyr. I know who sent this.
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Anneke Van Giersbergen
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The Boys of Summer.
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KIP WINGER!!!
Please make this reality tp ruin Tim's day! Lol
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(https://i.imgur.com/8V4he5M.jpg)
In order of submission:
Gacharic Spin - lnlyeo rmat
KIP WINGER - rohtean wya
Marketa Irglova - Without a Map
vesli lsrpyee - rigdeb eorv bultedor taewr
Ani DiFranco - shmseaesl
teamruuls - eht ilml
Della Zyr - ahtw urehsop angs oefreb
Bats for Lashes - The Boys of Summer
aziza amfsaut hzead - owt dncaesl
yvryegeer - lotgiyr fo hte nmedda
Anneke van Giersbergen - Agape
David Crosby - Sky Trails
eoacdps oirsba - aatnact de uepents liamaosrl
Bush - oednnvbier
Sara Bareilles - Satellite Call
Hiromi Trio Project - Brand New Day
Black Label Society - eposk ni hte ehwle
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KIP WINGER!!!
Please make this reality tp ruin Tim's day! Lol
Oh boy!!
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Black Label Society.
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Bush
Sara Berellis
a song called Brand New Day
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Hiromi Trio Project. Know who sent this too.
Bat For Lashes. And again.
Marketa Irglova.
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Kinger sent Ani Difranco.
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David Crosby-Sky Trails probably sent by a fogey
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Will post first impressions/Stump the Sloth tomorrow.
My overall first impression of the Main Entries after 1 listen: Terrific batch of songs. Maybe my favorite round so far. I can safely say there won't be any 2/10's this time around.
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I'll try harder next time...
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So, I can still get a 3? :lol
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Possibly. Maybe even a 2.5 :P
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I'm pretty sure I can find some 1/10s.
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I mean, fucking Winger was sent..
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That's a 10/10 if wolfking or HOF were hosting though.
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Metro, are we still anonymous to you at this point? When you get the google form back, you can't see from whom it came from?
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Metro, are we still anonymous to you at this point? When you get the google form back, you can't see from whom it came from?
Correct.
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That's a 10/10 if wolfking or HOF were hosting though.
Shit, if HOF were running this, I might've taken a dartboard and sent Winger myself.
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"Agape"
"Without a Map"
"Satellite Call"
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Whoops, I forgot we're not supposed to be guessing who sent what. Ignore me, I'm a dumbass.
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Whoops, I forgot we're not supposed to be guessing who sent what. Ignore me, I'm a dumbass.
I did it last round too.
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Whoops, I forgot we're not supposed to be guessing who sent what. Ignore me, I'm a dumbass.
I did it last round too.
Speaking of dumbass.
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Found my rage-quit song if I get a 1/10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oliE9omifU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oliE9omifU)
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Whoops, I forgot we're not supposed to be guessing who sent what. Ignore me, I'm a dumbass.
I did it last round too.
Speaking of dumbass.
You just can't resist the low hanging fruit.
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Whoops, I forgot we're not supposed to be guessing who sent what. Ignore me, I'm a dumbass.
I did it last round too.
Speaking of dumbass.
You just can't resist the low hanging fruit.
:lol
I mean, it was RIGHT THERE! :lol
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I don't mind it if you guys guess. Not like I can confirm it
It helps me out if I'm stumped :lol
Found my rage-quit song if I get a 1/10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oliE9omifU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oliE9omifU)
No sir get this shit out of here no thank you have a nice day.
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We should solve our own songs to throw you off the scent. :D
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We should solve our own songs to throw you off the scent. :D
I've done that a few times. :lol
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Black Label Society.
Spoke in the Wheel.
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I mean, fucking Winger was sent..
Kip Winger, bruh.
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I mean, fucking Winger was sent..
Kip Winger, bruh.
Kip FUCKING Winger :metal
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We should solve our own songs to throw you off the scent. :D
I've done that a few times. :lol
You're cheating and deceiving cunt tactics still leaves me in awe regulary. :lol
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I mean, fucking Winger was sent..
Kip Winger, bruh.
Kip FUCKING Winger :metal
(https://media.tenor.com/J5A9wZzn3ZYAAAAC/robert-redford-jeremiah-johnson.gif)
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What is that one from?
N/M, it's in the image title. :facepalm:
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What is that one from?
N/M, it's in the image title. :facepalm:
You have just discovered the greatest gif of all time.
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Huh.... never knew that was RR. I just always thought of it as 'the Kade approval gif'
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I've seen the GIF many times, but just never thought to find out what it's from until just now.
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Huh.... never knew that was RR. I just always thought of it as 'the Kade approval gif'
The other one that bugs me is the nervous blonde girl you sometimes post when waiting for results. Couldn't find anything on it last time I looked.
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Huh.... never knew that was RR. I just always thought of it as 'the Kade approval gif'
Even I knew that was Robert Redford.
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Black Label Society.
Spoke in the Wheel.
This was sent to me as well. I wonder if it's by the same person.
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Huh.... never knew that was RR. I just always thought of it as 'the Kade approval gif'
The other one that bugs me is the nervous blonde girl you sometimes post when waiting for results. Couldn't find anything on it last time I looked.
This one?
(https://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lufhslz8R41qgixe3.gif)
I know exactly what it's from. I might let you stew on it for a bit. :lol
Huh.... never knew that was RR. I just always thought of it as 'the Kade approval gif'
Even I knew that was Robert Redford.
Proof that even a blind squirrel finds a nut once and a while.
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The guy is an all time major movie star. I could see me not knowing some 90's hipster, but someone of your..um.. age should know who the hell Robert Redford is.
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Huh.... never knew that was RR. I just always thought of it as 'the Kade approval gif'
The other one that bugs me is the nervous blonde girl you sometimes post when waiting for results. Couldn't find anything on it last time I looked.
This one?
(https://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lufhslz8R41qgixe3.gif)
I know exactly what it's from. I might let you stew on it for a bit. :lol
Can't seem to find anything directly stating so, but some quick sleuthing and this appears to be Brittany from Glee. Never seen the show, though I know what it is. Image lookup sites still mostly spit out garbage trying to find it, but I searched a bit harder this time.
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Well I'm sure glad that mystery has been solved.
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Now to solve whether Mangini was "fired" or "let go".
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I'm terrible at these scrambles, but I can say without a doubt that TAC sent Kip.
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I'm terrible at these scrambles, but I can say without a doubt that TAC sent Kip.
You're not that great on the not scrambles. ;D
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I did not recognize that as Robert Redford either for a long time until someone pointed it out.
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The guy is an all time major movie star. I could see me not knowing some 90's hipster, but someone of your..um.. age should know who the hell Robert Redford is.
And someone your age should know who the hell Norm Peterson is. :biggrin:
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The guy is an all time major movie star. I could see me not knowing some 90's hipster, but someone of your..um.. age should know who the hell Robert Redford is.
And someone your age should know who the hell Norm Peterson is. :biggrin:
I know who that is. It just didn't hit me in whatever context I questioned it. I've been to Cheers and walked down those stairs!
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Huh.... never knew that was RR. I just always thought of it as 'the Kade approval gif'
Even I knew that was Robert Redford.
:lol
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Can't seem to find anything directly stating so, but some quick sleuthing and this appears to be Brittany from Glee. Never seen the show, though I know what it is. Image lookup sites still mostly spit out garbage trying to find it, but I searched a bit harder this time.
Correct. First time I saw it used, Obscure (long way back member) used it in anticipation of roulette scores. I thought it was a beauty, and saved the link.
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Well, one song looks like The Mill. Another one is 'something' of the damned. Can't figure out the first word.
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(https://i.imgur.com/8V4he5M.jpg)
In order of submission:
Gacharic Spin - Lonely Mart
KIP WINGER - Another Way
Marketa Irglova - Without a Map
vesli lsrpyee - rigdeb eorv bultedor taewr
Ani DiFranco - shmseaesl
teamruuls - The Mill
Della Zyr - ahtw urehsop angs oefreb
Bats for Lashes - The Boys of Summer
aziza amfsaut hzead - owt dncaesl
Evergrey - Trilogy of the Damned
Anneke van Giersbergen - Agape
David Crosby - Sky Trails
eoacdps oirsba - aatnact de uepents liamaosrl
Bush - oednnvbier
Sara Bareilles - Satellite Call
Hiromi Trio Project - Brand New Day
Black Label Society - eposk ni hte ehwle
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Can't seem to find anything directly stating so, but some quick sleuthing and this appears to be Brittany from Glee. Never seen the show, though I know what it is. Image lookup sites still mostly spit out garbage trying to find it, but I searched a bit harder this time.
Correct. First time I saw it used, Obscure (long way back member) used it in anticipation of roulette scores. I thought it was a beauty, and saved the link.
Lady Obscure, from the magazine of sorts a few members like lonestar and Evermind wrote for? I've skimmed some older roulettes, so I'm vaguely familiar, I think.
Another one is 'something' of the damned. Can't figure out the first word.
Evergrey - "Trilogy of the Damned".
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Another one is 'something' of the damned. Can't figure out the first word.
Evergrey - "Trilogy of the Damned".
Ah, I can't stand Tom Englund so makes sense why I missed that one.
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Yikes, he's apparently a lightning rod for controversy here.
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Yikes, he's apparently a lightning rod for controversy here.
Nah, he's just a bad singer. Like Damian Wilson. :)
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(https://i.giphy.com/media/IPYGn2isxVvy/giphy.webp)
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Lonely Mart
Another Way
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I wonder who sent Evergrey.........?
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I know who didn’t.
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I know who didn’t.
Wait..........you mean you, don't you?
Oh Tim, your humor is just so liberating.
(https://i0.wp.com/www.rockatnight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Evergrey-2.gif?fit=267%2C475&ssl=1)
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Huh.... never knew that was RR. I just always thought of it as 'the Kade approval gif'
I didn't know that was Redford either. I thought it was one of those Nick Offerman type hipster guys. Huh.
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Another one is 'something' of the damned. Can't figure out the first word.
Evergrey - "Trilogy of the Damned".
Ah, I can't stand Tom Englund so makes sense why I missed that one.
He sounds like Michael Bolton if he had stayed in the hard rock/metal realm, and that pretty much killed Evergrey for me.
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Another one is 'something' of the damned. Can't figure out the first word.
Evergrey - "Trilogy of the Damned".
Ah, I can't stand Tom Englund so makes sense why I missed that one.
He sounds like Michael Bolton if he had stayed in the hard rock/metal realm, and that pretty much killed Evergrey for me.
WOW, that's harsh!! :) :) :) :) :)
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(https://i.imgur.com/AosQioB.jpg)
Gacharic Spin - Lonely Mart
Sup, RJ?
Very pretty piano. Great voice. Thanks for including the translation with this.
My Guess: lonestar
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Kip Winger - Another Way
Decent song, might be better with a different vocalist. Sounds like there’s some steel guitar waaaaay in the background. Wish that was a bit more prominent.
My Guess: HOF
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Marketa Irglova - Without a Map
I’m not religious, but that ending section was really powerful.
My Guess: romdrums
Correct Sender: ariich
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Elvis Presley - Bridge Over Troubled Water
I really enjoyed this rendition, his voice really suits this song. The strings are a nice touch. Don’t know if this really qualifies as “stripped-down”, though, as there is a full band + an orchestra playing.
My Guess: Stadler
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Ani DiFranco - Shameless
I found the drums a little distracting. Would have been better with just guitar and voice only. Good song though. Interesting vocals, and really cool guitar playing.
My Guess: Puppies
Correct Sender ProfessorPeart
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Meursault - The Mill
Nice mellow song, I like the harmonica
My Guess: TAC
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Della Zyr - What Orpheus Sang Before
Love the airy vibe of this.
My Guess: Buddyhunter1
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Bat for Lashes - The Boys of Summer
Love this rendition. Didn’t even occur to me that this was a cover until that unmistakeable 3-note riff started. You mentioned that this song wasn’t on streaming, but I managed to find it.
My Guess: jingle.boy
Correct Sender: Puppies
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Aziza Mustafa Zadeh - Two Candles
Love solo piano Jazz, so I loved this. I don’t drink anymore, but this makes me wanna go to some swanky bar downtown and have an old-fashioned and see where the night takes me.
My Guess: Lizzo
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Everygrey - Trilogy of the Damned
Three songs in one? I’ll take it. Very passionate vocals, but a bit much at times.
My Guess: wolfking
Correct Sender: jingle.boy
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Anneke van Giersbergen - Agape
Never heard of this woman in my life. Great voice. Very beautiful song.
My Guess: ariich
Correct Sender: Evermind
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David Crosby - Sky Trails
Haunting song. Expected to hear more of David Crosby, but the female vocalist is nice.
My Guess: King Postwhore
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Pescado Rabiso - Cantata de Puentes Amarillos
I like this a lot. Very interesting chords.
My Guess: Sacul
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Bush - Bonedriven
Very Nirvana, but a lot prettier.
My Guess: faizoff
Correct Sender: wolfking
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Sara Bareilles - Satellite Call
Man that piano sounds massive. Lovely vocals.
My Guess: ProfessorPeart
Correct Sender: faizoff
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Hiromi Trio Project - Brand New Day
Fantastic piano playing. Very melodic. Didn’t want this song to end.
My Guess: Evermind
Correct Sender: romdrums
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Black Label Society - Spoke in the Wheel
I’m usually not a fan of Zack Wylde’s voice, but it really suits a song like this.
My Guess: twosuitluke
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Kip Winger - Another Way
Decent song, might be better with a different vocalist. Sounds like there’s some steel guitar waaaaay in the background. Wish that was a bit more prominent.
My Guess: HOF
You are correct in your guess, but the bolded cuts me!
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Della Zyr - What Orpheus Sang Before
Love the airy vibe of this.
My Guess: Buddyhunter1
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/3a/Big_Rigs_Over_the_Road_Racing_trophy.jpg/220px-Big_Rigs_Over_the_Road_Racing_trophy.jpg)
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Yep, ya got me
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I can tell you 1000% I did not send Ani Difranco.
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Nope.
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Gacharic Spin wasn't me for a change.
Jk...
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There was a familiar face in the comments section of the video you linked
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGIQ1uCTIgA&t=4s
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While I am a huge Sara Bareilles fan and considered sending her this round, it was not me.
I went with Ani.
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Hiromi Trio Project - Brand New Day
Fantastic piano playing. Very melodic. Didn’t want this song to end.
My Guess: Evermind
Never heard of them :biggrin:
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Not me, guv. That's 0/3 now. :lol
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Confirmed. No idea how but confirmed.
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Not me, guv. That's 0/3 now. :lol
Since ariich confirmed he didn't send Anneke, I actually sent Anneke :)
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Kade did not send Evergrey - I did.
Bat for Lashes is surely Puppies.
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Confirmed. No idea how but confirmed.
Yours was a blind guess, I’m shocked I got that one :lol
Not me, guv. That's 0/3 now. :lol
Since ariich confirmed he didn't send Anneke, I actually sent Anneke :)
Dammit, you were my second choice for that
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You got me. I sent David Crosby.
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There was a familiar face in the comments section of the video you linked
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGIQ1uCTIgA&t=4s
Lol.... yeah that kind of gives it away.... For Rich, and anyone else who cares, the version I submitted is a stripped down studio version, not the full band album version.
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Yep, that's me. I might be biased; I just listen for the vocal. I did a tour of RCA Studio A in Nashville, and they played just the isolated vocal from that track and it was stunning. Just stunning.
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Yep, Aziza is me.
"Satellite Call" is one of my favorite Bareilles songs, I'm definitely curious who sent it, she doesn't get brought up here much at all.
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I sent Sara Bareillies not Bush.
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Bush was me.
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Kade did not send Evergrey - I did.
Bat for Lashes is surely Puppies.
Indeed! I'm going to keep sending that until someone loves it! YOU WILL ALL LOVE IT!!!
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Kade did not send Evergrey - I did.
Bat for Lashes is surely Puppies.
Indeed! I'm going to keep sending that until someone loves it! YOU WILL ALL LOVE IT!!!
Don't send it to me - you've already convinced me!
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Kade did not send Evergrey - I did.
Bat for Lashes is surely Puppies.
Indeed! I'm going to keep sending that until someone loves it! YOU WILL ALL LOVE IT!!!
Aka the Moonsorrow treatment
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Kade did not send Evergrey - I did.
Bat for Lashes is surely Puppies.
Indeed! I'm going to keep sending that until someone loves it! YOU WILL ALL LOVE IT!!!
Don't send it to me - you've already convinced me!
It's good, but I prefer other songs of her's personally.
Kade did not send Evergrey - I did.
Bat for Lashes is surely Puppies.
Indeed! I'm going to keep sending that until someone loves it! YOU WILL ALL LOVE IT!!!
Aka the Moonsorrow treatment
Pretty sure it already has a name. ;)
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Pescado Rabiso - Cantata de Puentes Amarillos
I like this a lot. Very interesting chords.
My Guess: Sacul
Yeah that's me, and the chords stuff is a recurring thing with his music (he's also part of Invisible, which I sent last round), full of weird-ass chord progressions with lovely, easy to follow melodies on top. And very poetic lyrics.
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Ok so process of elimination says that ariich sent Marketa Irglova and romdrums sent Hiromi Trio Project, correct?
Listening to the Wine Pairings now. Here's some more Scramble to keep y'all occupied.
(https://i.imgur.com/tZjsitB.jpg)
The order is scrambled as well, as usual.
tyolace - ercienilse
John Coltrane - Naima
Imogen Heap - 1-2
David Corsby - Buddha on a Hill
llaianek riot - beul ni teh efac
slui taeblro sinetpta - ededquátno o edtoyén
Rodrigo y Gabriela - Hanuman
aa mlliswai - mi fien
Bruce Dickinson - Arc of Space
Silent Skies - The Trooper
Duke Ellington & John Coltrane - In a Sentimental Mood
Elvis Presley - doog imet iserclah otg the buesl
gerte edtah - I Hate Everything
Green Carnation - Sweet Leaf
Sara Bareilles - Little Voice
Prefab Sprout - bynon
BAND-MAID - drrowfa
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ariich and rom are both fans of Hiromi (as am I, and hopefully RJ now as well?), so it works regardless.
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Bandmaid.
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John Coltrane - "Naima".
Prefab Sprout - HOF.
Imogen Heap.
Green Carnation - "Sweet Leaf".
Elvis Presley - Stadler.
Man, some great stuff this round, and Elvis.
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David Crosby - Buddah on a hill
- John Coltrane in a sentimental mood
- I Hate Everything
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Sara Bareilles - Little Voice
Bruce Dickinson - Arc Of Space
Silent Skies - The Trooper
Guessing on that last one. No idea who the band is but seems to fit.
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All correct so far
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I did indeed send Marketa. And yeah my reaction to that song is the same, I'm not religious either but that song is still incredibly moving.
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Imogen Heap is either puppies or Ariich.
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Rodrigo y Gabriela - Hanuman
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Imogen Heap is either puppies or Ariich.
Not me. I loved the songs I was sent in my latest roulette but haven't got as far as digging into her stuff yet.
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John Coltrane - "Naima".
Prefab Sprout - HOF.
Imogen Heap.
Green Carnation - "Sweet Leaf".
Elvis Presley - Stadler.
Man, some great stuff this round, and Elvis.
Hurtful.
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Sorry man, I guess it needed an emoji or something. You kinda painted a target on his back vehemently insisting he should have been on everyone's favorite vocalist list last year because he's influenced some of those vocalists. ;) The song might be great, I'll definitely check it out when the playlist goes up.
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Greet Death
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beul ni teh efac = Lube In The Face
That has to be wrong. :lol
EDIT: Oh, it's Blue! I'm an idiot.
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:lol
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beul ni teh efac = Lube In The Face
That has to be wrong. :lol
EDIT: Oh, it's Blue! I'm an idiot.
Lube in the Face sounds like a much more exciting song though. :lol
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beul ni teh efac = Lube In The Face
That has to be wrong. :lol
EDIT: Oh, it's Blue! I'm an idiot.
To be honest, I thought that too but was not gonna guess it!
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*Steel Panther has entered the chat*
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Greet Death
Buddy.
beul ni teh efac = Lube In The Face
That has to be wrong. :lol
EDIT: Oh, it's Blue! I'm an idiot.
:rollin
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I can hear that lightbulb popping, cracking when "blue" finally popped in your head. :lol
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:lol :lol
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tyolace - ercienilse
John Coltrane - Naima
Imogen Heap - 1-2
David Corsby - Buddha on a Hill
llaianek riot - Lube in the Face
slui taeblro sinetpta - ededquátno o edtoyén
Rodrigo y Gabriela - Hanuman
A.A. Williams - I’m Fine
Bruce Dickinson - Arc of Space
Silent Skies - The Trooper
Duke Ellington & John Coltrane - In a Sentimental Mood
Elvis Presley - doog imet iserclah otg the buesl
Greet Death - I Hate Everything
Green Carnation - Sweet Leaf
Sara Bareilles - Little Voice
Prefab Sprout - bynon
BAND-MAID - drrowfa
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beul ni teh efac = Lube In The Face
That has to be wrong. :lol
EDIT: Oh, it's Blue! I'm an idiot.
I suppose it's better than Lube in the Cafe :lol
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I can hear that lightbulb popping cracking when :blue" finally popped in your head. :lol
I stared at that for several minutes and all I got was Lube. As soon as I hit post, the bulb exploded. No joke, I immediately had the answer as I hit Post. :lol
And now the band just came to me:
Alkaline Trio - Lube In The Face
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I can hear that lightbulb popping cracking when :blue" finally popped in your head. :lol
I stared at that for several minutes and all I got was Lube. As soon as I hit post, the bulb exploded. No joke, I immediately had the answer as I hit Post. :lol
And now the band just came to me:
Alkaline Trio - Lube In The Face
Well, on behalf of all of us, thank you Prof for the add on edit instead of editing the original post. :lol
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AA Williams-I'm Fine
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Man, now I see in a post about lube I talk about my bulb exploding.
I need to get in contact with Michael Starr and Satchel. Got a song idea.
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Pardon the interruption, but I just had to run in and celebrate the majesty of Lube in the Face as highest moment in roulette history
My humble respects, please carry on extra smoothly
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Pardon the interruption, but I just had to run in and celebrate the majesty of Lube in the Face as highest moment in roulette history
My humble respects, please carry on extra smoothly
:lol
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Man, now I see in a post about lube I talk about my bulb exploding.
I need to get in contact with Michael Starr and Satchel. Got a song idea.
The lube should help with that exploding bulb mate.
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Looks like this roulette is running smoothly.
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I may not win the roulette, but I'll take this little victory. :lol
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Looks like this roulette is running smoothly.
I can't see any of these comments causing any friction.
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Lube helps everything run "smoothly."
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Behold! My forum moment immortalized in my sig.
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The title of this roulette is a grand slam.
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The title of this roulette is a grand slam.
:lol
It's the perfect pairing.
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Everyone clearly had far too much wine last round.
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Y'all really want that sex round huh...
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Not really. :lol
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Indiscipline's presence turned this into a truly Dionysian feast.
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beul ni teh efac = Lube In The Face
That has to be wrong. :lol
EDIT: Oh, it's Blue! I'm an idiot.
:rollin
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Here's who submitted what Wine Pairing, and all the entries this round are now in the playlist.
RJ's submissions aren't on streaming, so here's both of his on Youtube
Gacharic Spin - Lonely Mart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGIQ1uCTIgA)
BAND-MAID - Forward (https://youtu.be/YQwmCHGTxco?t=31)
lonestar: BAND-MAID - Forward
HOF: Prefab Sprout - Bonny
ariich: A.A. Williams - I’m Fine
Stadler: Elvis Presley - Good Time Charlie’s Got the Blues
ProfessorPeart: Rodrigo y Gabriela - Hanuman
TAC: Acolyte - Resilience
Buddyhunter1: Greet Death - I Hate Everything
Puppies: Imogen Heap - 2-1
Lizzo: Duke Ellington & John Coltrane - In a Sentimental Mood
jingle.boy: Silent Skies - The Trooper
Evermind: Green Carnation - Sweet Leaf
King Postwhore: David Crosby - Buddha on a Hill
Sacul: Luis Alberto Spinetta - Quedándote o Yéndote
wolfking: Bruce Dickinson - Arc of Space
faizoff: Sara Bareilles - Little Voice
romdrums: John Coltrane - Naima
twosuitluke: Alkaline Trio - Blue Lube in the Face
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Huh, is this Acolyte's roulette debut? I've had them on my consideration list to send a few times, but never quite found room. And it'd have been one of the longer tracks, so I guess I'll have to revisit that one.
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Y'all really want that sex round huh...
I think we just had it.
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I'll just throw this question out there in case anyone else is in the same boat... any flexibility on the 5 minute limit on the Wine Pairing for the entree round? I feel like I'm working on a nice beef wellington, and am forced to pair it with a Yellowtail Shiraz. I could use a few extra minutes to get a really nice pairing - like, maybe we're allowed to send 45 minutes in total, while the main entree still has to be the bigger song, and minimum of 15 minutes?
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Lizzo: Duke Ellington & John Coltrane - In a Sentimental Mood
romdrums: John Coltrane - Naima
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--bBecmI6NM
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:hifive:
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like, maybe we're allowed to send 45 minutes in total, while the main entree still has to be the bigger song, and minimum of 15 minutes?
That's going to bump up the average length of submissions from the 20 minute range to close to 40, I can guarantee it. :P
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I'll just throw this question out there in case anyone else is in the same boat... any flexibility on the 5 minute limit on the Wine Pairing for the entree round? I feel like I'm working on a nice beef wellington, and am forced to pair it with a Yellowtail Shiraz. I could use a few extra minutes to get a really nice pairing - like, maybe we're allowed to send 45 minutes in total, while the main entree still has to be the bigger song, and minimum of 15 minutes?
Just play by the rules and stop your damn whining.
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Yeah I’m not adjusting the rules anymore.
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I'll just throw this question out there in case anyone else is in the same boat... any flexibility on the 5 minute limit on the Wine Pairing for the entree round? I feel like I'm working on a nice beef wellington, and am forced to pair it with a Yellowtail Shiraz. I could use a few extra minutes to get a really nice pairing - like, maybe we're allowed to send 45 minutes in total, while the main entree still has to be the bigger song, and minimum of 15 minutes?
Just play by the rules and stop your damn whining.
You and I have a different definition of "whining". Man alive, mrs TAC must be a hardass on you if you think the above statement is "whining". Why you get so butt-hurt when I simply ask a question?
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Yeah I’m not adjusting the rules anymore.
Totally fair. Just thought I'd ask.
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I'll just throw this question out there in case anyone else is in the same boat... any flexibility on the 5 minute limit on the Wine Pairing for the entree round? I feel like I'm working on a nice beef wellington, and am forced to pair it with a Yellowtail Shiraz. I could use a few extra minutes to get a really nice pairing - like, maybe we're allowed to send 45 minutes in total, while the main entree still has to be the bigger song, and minimum of 15 minutes?
Just play by the rules and stop your damn whining.
Whining about wine pairing. So much whine. :P
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He obviously still has a hangover from missing the orgy last night.
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I'll just throw this question out there in case anyone else is in the same boat... any flexibility on the 5 minute limit on the Wine Pairing for the entree round? I feel like I'm working on a nice beef wellington, and am forced to pair it with a Yellowtail Shiraz. I could use a few extra minutes to get a really nice pairing - like, maybe we're allowed to send 45 minutes in total, while the main entree still has to be the bigger song, and minimum of 15 minutes?
Just play by the rules and stop your damn whining.
I don't take orders from a beer drinking pleabian.
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I'll just throw this question out there in case anyone else is in the same boat... any flexibility on the 5 minute limit on the Wine Pairing for the entree round? I feel like I'm working on a nice beef wellington, and am forced to pair it with a Yellowtail Shiraz. I could use a few extra minutes to get a really nice pairing - like, maybe we're allowed to send 45 minutes in total, while the main entree still has to be the bigger song, and minimum of 15 minutes?
Just play by the rules and stop your damn whining.
I don't take orders from a beer drinking pleabian.
Look at the two of you....the OG whine pairing.
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No, You're not running this roulette. I listen to the OP only. LOL
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It should also go without saying that next round is gonna take a little longer. So that I can digest everything, while also traveling for Thanksgiving.
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No, You're not running this roulette. I listen to the OP only. LOL
Why don't you move to Canada too? Oh yeah, you're practically in Canada already.
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This roulette got a little tight today. I think it needs something to loosen it up.
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It should also go without saying that next round is gonna take a little longer. So that I can digest everything, while also traveling for Thanksgiving.
Maybe send the Google form out sooner so we can get them in,so you can be ready to roll.
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It should also go without saying that next round is gonna take a little longer. So that I can digest everything, while also traveling for Thanksgiving.
Maybe send the Google form out sooner so we can get them in,so you can be ready to roll.
That's a good idea.
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When the Google form comes out has no bearing on when I send, it's when the results are posted that does.
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When the Google form comes out has no bearing on when I send, it's when the results are posted that does.
You if you score one way, you'll send a certain song, but if you score better or worse, you'll change it?
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Good idea, I’ll send it out this evening.
Working on final scores and everything for this round now. Expect those tomorrow evening or Friday.
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When the Google form comes out has no bearing on when I send, it's when the results are posted that does.
You if you score one way, you'll send a certain song, but if you score better or worse, you'll change it?
Sometimes I'm on the fence between several different artists or songs, and something in the score or writeup for mine or others edges me towards one of them.
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There will be no edging in this thread.
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I'll bet you're going to ruin a few finishes, though.
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It should also go without saying that next round is gonna take a little longer. So that I can digest everything, while also traveling for Thanksgiving.
Maybe send the Google form out sooner so we can get them in,so you can be ready to roll.
That's a good idea.
Very good idea, especially since I'm likely to be away for the whole weekend.
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No, You're not running this roulette. I listen to the OP only. LOL
Why don't you move to Canada too? Oh yeah, you're practically in Canada already.
3 1/2 hours away from the border, sucka!
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No, You're not running this roulette. I listen to the OP only. LOL
Why don't you move to Canada too? Oh yeah, you're practically in Canada already.
3 1/2 hours away from the border, sucka!
You're welcome anytime.
Cranky pants is not.
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I'll bet you're going to ruin a few finishes, though.
Pretty sure we woke up being whipped in a dungeon the first and second rounds.
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No, You're not running this roulette. I listen to the OP only. LOL
Why don't you move to Canada too? Oh yeah, you're practically in Canada already.
3 1/2 hours away from the border, sucka!
Working on a petition to seal Massachusetts' northern border.
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No, You're not running this roulette. I listen to the OP only. LOL
Why don't you move to Canada too? Oh yeah, you're practically in Canada already.
3 1/2 hours away from the border, sucka!
Working on a petition to seal Massachusetts' northern border.
That reminds me of a joke I heard where, there were 3 Canadians out in the woods, one from Ontario, and two from Quebec. They come across this strange bottle of Molson Golden, and when one of them tries to open it, a genie comes out. The genie says, "hey, thanks for letting me out of that bottle, eh? I will grant each of you one wish." The first Quebecker says, "I wish for a giant wall around Quebec." The genie grants his wish, and then asks the second Quebecker what he wishes for, and the 2nd Quebecker replies, "yeah, and if you could also put a giant ceiling over Quebec as well, to make it impossible for anyone to get into Quebec!" The genie grants his wish as well. So the Ontarian, who has been quietly listening to the Quebeckers and their wishes, gets a grin on his face. When the genie asks the Ontarian what his wish is, he says, "yeah, fill Quebec with water!"
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:lol
That's funny.
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I've heard variations of that joke before.
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This roulette got a little tight today. I think it needs something to loosen it up.
I've got the song for ya :metal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glWllMffnBg
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So that's where Viagra Boys' "Punk Rock Loser" comes from.
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Alright, so I sent out the Google Form for Round 4. Deadline remains the same. Sunday night at midnight EST. Let me know if you didn't receive it.
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“31 Guests are viewing this topic”
Who the hell are you people? :lol
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“31 Guests are viewing this topic”
Who the hell are you people? :lol
Sex addicts
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“31 Guests are viewing this topic”
Who the hell are you people? :lol
Sex addicts
An orgy room.
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People wondering what a "lubricated roulette" is.
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Plubeans
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People wondering what a "lubricated roulette" is.
I can only assume people are googling that term and this thread is the first thing that pops on in Google search. Weirdos.... :biggrin:
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“31 Guests are viewing this topic”
Who the hell are you people? :lol
I had over 100 guests viewing my final hangman. Gotta step your game up with a colossal formatting snafu. :hat
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Results coming later this evening. That should shake things up.
No 2’s or 1’s. But also no perfect scores.
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:corn
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“31 Guests are viewing this topic”
Who the hell are you people? :lol
31 devasted people that missed the invitation.
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31 people that googled Lube Face and were sorely disappointed.
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Yup. They saw your face, Tim.
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And they were believers.
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And then they saw your face....
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31 people that googled Lube Face and were sorely disappointed.
Why do I have the urge to google that right now.........probably shouldn't.
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Speaking of lubed, I'm getting stroked in the results.
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:corn
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:corn
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romdrums - 13
Main Entry: Hiromi Trio Project - Brand New Day
9/10
I swear I’ve heard this in a movie or TV show or something. I’m a sucker for piano jazz. I could listen to this all day. Only criticism I have is the abrupt ending.
Wine Pairing: John Coltrane - Naima
4/5
:millahhhh <- just imagine that but with a Sax instead of a trumpet. Any Coltrane is good Coltrane.
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Lizzo - 12
Main Entry: Aziza Mustafa Zadeh - Two Candles
9/10
Not much to say about this because there’s not much to it, and that’s fine. I love solo piano jazz, and I really enjoyed this one. Didn’t want it to end.
Wine Pairing: Duke Ellington & John Coltrane - In a Sentimental Mood
3/5
:millahhhh <- just imagine that but with a Sax instead of a trumpet. Any Coltrane is good. I’ve owned the Giant Steps album for years, but haven’t spent much time with it other than the title track.
We tried playing Giant Steps in high school jazz band years ago (I played bass). It did not go well.
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lonestar - 11
Main Entry: Gacharic Spin - Lonely Mart
7.5/10
Beautiful song. Reminds me of Kingdom Hearts.
Wine Pairing: BAND-MAID - Forward
3.5/5
Very catchy. Reminds me of something but I can’t put my finger on it.
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ariich - 11
Main Entry: Markets Irglova - Without a Map
8/10
The ending makes this song for me. The rest is great, but every time I listen to it now, I’m just waiting for that outro.
Wine Pairing: A.A. Williams - I’m Fine
3/5
Very beautiful song, but I feel like it’s missing a climax. It needed to build up to something.
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King Postwhore - 11
Main Entry: David Crosby - Sky Trails
7.5/10
Wine Pairing: David Crosby - Buddha on a Hill
3.5/5
Two really beautiful, haunting songs. Really enjoyed both of them
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Sacul - 11
Main Entry: Pescado Rabioso - Cantata de Puentes Amarillos
8/10
I just really love his weird chords. More of this please.
Wine Pairing: Luis Alberto Spinetta - Quedándote o Yéndote
3/5
Not a lot to say about this. A really pretty song.
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twosuitluke - 10.5
Main Entry: Black Label Society - Spoke in the Wheel
7.5/10
I like this more than anything else I’ve heard from BLS. Has a kind of Lynyrd Skynyrd vibe. I think Zakk’s voice suits stuff like this more than their metal stuff.
Wine Pairing: Alkaline Trio - Blue Lube in the Face
3/5
Well this song spawned a new meme/joke/whatever, so I gotta give it props if only just for that. This song was alright. Reminded me of Neutral Milk Hotel. The singer sounds like he’s blown out his voice.
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Puppies - 10.5
Main Entry: Bat for Lashes - The Boys of Summer
7/10
Really simple, lovely rendition of a song I’ve never cared for that much.
Wine Pairing: Imogen Heap - 2-1
3.5/5
I’m only a little familiar with Imogen Heap. I own Speak for Yourself and think that’s a great album. This song seems to be more of that kind of electro pop sound, which I welcome. Really liked it.
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Evermind - 10.5
Main Entry: Anneke van Giersbergen - Agape
7/10
I know her from somewhere, but I can’t place it. Don’t tell me. It’ll come to me. Very pretty song. The word “diabolically” seems kinda shoehorned in there.
Wine Pairing: Green Carnation - Sweet Leaf
3.5/5
With all the cover songs this round, I was little disappointed that this wasn’t a cover of the Black Sabbath song. Really enjoyed this one. This is one of those bands I’ve seen mentioned many times, but never got around to listening to.
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Buddyhunter1 - 10.5
Main Entry: Della Zyr - What Orpheus Sang Before
8/10
Love the airy vibe of this one. Sounds like was recorded in a cave behind a waterfall. Lovely song and atmosphere. I want to live in this song.
Wine Pairing: Greet Death - I Hate Everything
2.5/5
This one was just ok. A little too repetitive. I do like the fuzzy, noisy guitar bit in the middle. I’m a sucker for shit like that. Gotta say, this guy sounds pretty chill for someone who hates everything.
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faizoff - 10
Main Entry: Sara Bareilles - Satellite Call
7/10
Wine Pairing: Sara Bareilles - Little Voice
3/5
My only knowledge of Sara prior to this was Love Song from 16 years ago. I don’t ever need to hear that one again, but I enjoyed these two. Really like the “ooh-ooh” section of Satellite Call.
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jingle.boy - 10
Main Entry: Everygrey - Trilogy of the Damned
6/10
I like parts of this. Some parts are beautiful, but then some parts sound like Kurt Cobain trying to sing Queen.
Wine Pairing: Silent Skies - The Trooper
4/5
Obviously I know and love the original version. This is an interesting take on the song. Being that the song is about war, the energy of the original makes sense, but arguably, so does the more somber vibe of this version. Two sides of the same coin. I like it.
I should note that you also submitted an alternate song for your WP, which I considered, but I couldn’t find that one on Apple Music. So I went with this one.
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ProfessorPeart - 10
Main Entry: Ani DiFranco - Shameless
6.5/10
This song would be better without the drums. Love the energy and the guitar playing.
Wine Pairing: Rodrigo y Gabriela - Hanuman
3.5/5
Really fierce guitar playing, but still very melodic and tasteful.
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Stadler - 10
Main Entry: Elvis Presley - Bridge Over Troubled Water
7/10
Wine Pairing: Elvis Presley - Good Time Charlie’s Got the Blues
3/5
I’m certainly familiar with Elvis. My mom is a huge fan and his music was always around growing up. I’ve even been to Graceland and his birthplace in Tupelo, MS. I really enjoyed both renditions of these songs. I’ll admit I’m more familiar with the Neal Morse Band version of Bridge, but I like this version a lot, and his voice really suits it. Gotta take off some points solely because these just aren’t stripped-down. There’s a full band and an orchestra.
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TAC - 9.5
Main Entry: Meursault - The Mill
6.5/10
Not quite the stripped-down vibe I was hoping for, moreso just a mellow song, but it’s a nice song.
Wine Pairing: Acolyte - Resilience
3/5
I get a medieval vibe from this. This makes me want to play Skyrim.
And Tim, Skyrim is a video game.
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HOF - 8
Main Entry: Kip Winger - Another Way
5/10
The vocals kill this for me. Instrumentally great though.
Wine Pairing: Prefab Sprout - Bonny
3/5
who the fuck is bonny
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wolfking - 7
Main Entry: Bush - Bonedriven
4/10
This one was just ok. Sounds like they really wanna be Nirvana.
Wine Pairing: Bruce Dickinson - Arc of Space
3/5
Nice to hear Bruce outside of Maiden, but it still sounds like Maiden. Not complaining one bit. Good song.
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My score sucked, but it still beat Winger! :lol
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Ouch. That risk did not pay off. :lol Nostalgia blinded me on that submission it seems.
I don't hear the Nirvana reference either but fair enough.
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Nice to hear Bruce outside of Maiden, but it still sounds like Maiden. Not complaining one bit. Good song.
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I don't understand this at all to be honest.
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I just meant it sounded like some of the acoustic Maiden bits I've heard. Couldn't name a specific example, that's just what it reminded me of.
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HOF - 8
Main Entry: Kip Winger - Another Way
5/10
The vocals kill this for me. Instrumentally great though.
Wine Pairing: Prefab Sprout - Bonny
3/5
who the fuck is bonny
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Well, she doesn’t live at home you see.
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Hmnnn sad you didn't dig the Spinetta song a bit more, but I'll take that good score for Cantata de Puentes Amarillos - such an epic track.
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I just meant it sounded like some of the acoustic Maiden bits I've heard. Couldn't name a specific example, that's just what it reminded me of.
Fair.
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Oof, not what I expected. Ironic that I needed lube after that boning.
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Oof, not what I expected. Ironic that I needed lube after that boning.
You get props for having the most energetic submissions this round. :tup
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Still in second place. Hey Ariich, start sucking more, you've won enough roulettes recently. :loser:
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Y'all gotta put your heads together and figure out the secret menu. :biggrin:
I'll say it again, someone came VERY close to one of them this round.
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Still in second place. Hey Ariich, start sucking more, you've won enough roulettes recently. :loser:
You'd be ahead if it weren't for the bonus band thing.
I'm shooting for a bonus band this round.
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Y'all gotta put your heads together and figure out the secret menu. :biggrin:
I'll say it again, someone came VERY close to one of them this round.
Winger is on the secret menu?
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Y'all gotta put your heads together and figure out the secret menu. :biggrin:
There's literally no hints, what's there to "figure out"? Ariich just got lucky. :P
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Idk man. Figure it out. :biggrin:
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Nice, glad you enjoyed those. Sending 20+ minutes of brutality...
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I have a slight idea of who one of the secret menu artists is. Do we get points if we PM you our guess but don't submit them? :)
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I have a slight idea of who one of the secret menu artists is. Do we get points if we PM you our guess but don't submit them? :)
After the roulette, Lithochadosphere.
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I will neither confirm nor deny any guesses.
Also, I'm up to 9/17 submissions for next round. Keep em coming!
EDIT: Speak of the devil, someone has submitted a Secret Menu artist for next round! Who could it be?
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ariich of course. :lol
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Ariich is NOT on the Secret Menu.
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ariich of course. :lol
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Does Winger have a 15+ minute song? That's a lot of suckage to endure.
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congrats ariich of course. :lol
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Does Winger have a 15+ minute song? That's a lot of suckage to endure.
A 5 minute Winger song is a lot of suckage to endure.
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Wouldn't be surprised if I sent one of the secret menu artists.
But yeah, probably ariich. :lol
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Definitely not me.
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I did a lot better this time but looks like I'm still keeping that bottom spot warm!
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Nice! I miss David Crosby's voice. That band with his son was amazing, live.
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faizoff - 10
Main Entry: Sara Bareilles - Satellite Call
7/10
Wine Pairing: Sara Bareilles - Little Voice
3/5
My only knowledge of Sara prior to this was Love Song from 16 years ago. I don’t ever need to hear that one again, but I enjoyed these two. Really like the “ooh-ooh” section of Satellite Call.
I love that part too! Hauntingly beautiful passage.
Glad you enjoyed it.
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And where did we land with the wine pairing? Still a five minute limit even though this is the epic round?
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Correct.
17 epics is more than enough. 34 would be ridiculous.
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Can't get any idea of why you preferred "Naima" to "In a Sentimental Mood", but the former on Giant Steps is one of my favorite and most influential albums to me, so I can only complain so much.
As for Aziza, if you like solo piano, definitely check out the rest of that album and also Contrasts. Both are just her, some tracks are purely instrumental, some have her vocals. Other albums are equally good, but have varying sizes of ensembles around her.
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13/17 so far.
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Got a sneaking feeling the secret artist is also who I planned for the last round.
My epic is in, with a strong, bold Saki to go with it...
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The combined length of just the Main Entries so far this round is 4.5 hours.
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15/17
Closer to 5.5 hours now
I'm pleasantly surprised there's no overlap. I really thought some people might end up sending the same song.
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15/17
Closer to 5.5 hours now
I'm pleasantly surprised there's no overlap. I really thought some people might end up sending the same song.
No one is sending the same song as me :corn
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15/17
Closer to 5.5 hours now
I'm pleasantly surprised there's no overlap. I really thought some people might end up sending the same song.
No one is sending the same song as me :corn
I'm sure no one else has even HEARD my main entry.
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15/17
Closer to 5.5 hours now
I'm pleasantly surprised there's no overlap. I really thought some people might end up sending the same song.
No one is sending the same song as me :corn
I'm sure no one else has even HEARD my main entry.
I think a couple people around here have heard my main entry, but I've never sent it before.
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Tim would've been the only one to potentially send the same song as me.
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Tim would've been the only one to potentially send the same song as me.
I considered it, but I went in a more obvious direction.
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Still only 1 Secret Menu artist. Not the one that I thought would show up this round, though.
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Did Ariich crack the code again?
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Did Ariich crack the code again?
If he did, that would pretty much seal everyone's fate. :corn
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I've already seen to sealing my own fate :loser:
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:footloose:
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Waiting on one last submission
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Grandadler or Dacul? :corn
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I already sent, so...
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Stadler was in before the weekend I believe. Ariich has been a late sender...of late.
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Stadler was in before the weekend I believe. Ariich has been a late sender...of late.
I don't think I've sent any submission late in months, you cheeky bugger. :P
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Stadler was in before the weekend I believe. Ariich has been a late sender...of late.
I don't think I've sent any submission late in months, you cheeky bugger. :P
Well, not late, technically... ;D
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Stadler was in before the weekend I believe. Ariich has been a late sender...of late.
He was. I've set a personal deadline of COB Friday for my submissions, so unless I'm traveling unexpectedly, I'm not likely to be the guy holding up the program.
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How fitting that this round coincides with Thanksgiving.
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Spock's Beard - Jaws of Heaven
Silent Memorial - Retrospective
Beardfish - And The Stone Said: If I Could Speak
Moonsorrow - äsäjät tytsynyn orejvanj viart
Southern Empire - White Shadows
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
crthyceoa - oirmrr fo ussol
Daydream XI - The Grand Disguise
Soilwork - A Whisp of the Atlantic
morpree nrotno - rowra
Caligulas' Horse - Graves
Nektar - A Tab in the Ocean
deerl - oler
Fishmans - Long Season
attsnin enbor - tcrepfe uysdna isieedtrv
An Abstract Illusion - Skeletons of Light
IQ - Fallout
Longest song: 35:16
Shortest song: 15:08
Combined length of Main Entries: 5:53:09
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Good thing I'm always hungry!!!
Spock's Beard - Jaws of Heaven
IQ - Fallout
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Tim and I sitting next to each other for the shit and giggles, I bet.
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Fishmans-Long Season
Tim and I sitting next to each other for the shit and giggles, I bet.
Please pass the jelly!
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Moonsorrow
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Gee I wonder who that is...
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Daydream XI-The Grand Design
I know who that is too.
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An Abstract Illusion
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I've listened to roughly the first 1/3rd of the playlist today. Might be Tuesday before I get first impressions up.
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Silent Memorial - Retrospective.
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Silent Memorial - Retrospective.
I know who that is too!
A song called A Bat In The Canoe?
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A song called A Bat In The Canoe?
So close, yet so far :lol
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Soilwork-A Whisp Of the Atlantic
I think I know who sent that.
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Caligula's Horse-Graves
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Seventh Wonder-The Great Escape
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Beardfish-And The Stone Said: If I Could Speak
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Tim on fire.
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Tim on fire.
Tim on the couch doing nothing. :lol
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Tim on fire.
Tim on the couch doing nothing. :lol
Tim on the couch doing nothing being a boss at roulette games, you mean.
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Tim on fire.
I've always pictured that.
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Seventh Wonder-The Great Escape
Nevermind :biggrin:
I did it again :lol
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Tim is the new Ev
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Tim on fire.
I've always pictured that.
:lol :lol
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Tee hee. Lol
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You just want to douse me with your hose.
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Shit, that's easy.
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Southern Empire-White Shadows
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Nektar-A Tab In The Ocean
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Nektar-A Tab In The Ocean
Ooh, interesting.
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Goddammit I had IQ slotted for next round.
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Goddammit I had IQ slotted for next round.
I'm surprised it wasn't you that sent IQ.
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Moonsorrow - äsäjät tytsynyn orejvanj viart
Is this song title even scrambled? :neverusethis:
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Goddammit I had IQ slotted for next round.
I'm surprised it wasn't you that sent IQ.
Lonestar's is obvious.
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Goddammit I had IQ slotted for next round.
I'm surprised it wasn't you that sent IQ.
I definitely wouldn't have sent Fallout. I was leaning on Narrow Margin for a but but pivoted my gameplan.
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Skeletons Of Light
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Spock's Beard - Jaws of Heaven
Silent Memorial - Retrospective
Beardfish - And The Stone Said: If I Could Speak
Moonsorrow - Jäästä syntynyt/Varjojen virta
Southern Empire - White Shadows
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
Theocracy - Mirror of Souls
Daydream XI - The Grand Disguise
Soilwork - A Whisp of the Atlantic
Emperor Norton - Arrow
Caligulas' Horse - Graves
Nektar - A Tab in the Ocean
Elder - Lore
Fishmans - Long Season
Instant Boner - Perfect Sunday Revisited
An Abstract Illusion - Skeletons of Light
IQ - Fallout
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Theocracy - Mirror of Souls
Elder - Lore
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Instant Boner...WTF?? Perfect Sunday Revisited
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Elder-Lore
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Instant Boner...WTF?? Perfect Sunday Revisited
Quite the follow up to Lube In The Face.
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Emporer Norton-Arrow
Instant Boner...WTF?? Perfect Sunday Revisited
Quite the follow up to Lube In The Face.
Slick!
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These got solved quick.
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All but one. Brush up on your Finnish, people. :P
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All but one. Brush up on your Finnish, people. :P
What difference will it make? It's gonna look just as scrambled. ;D
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Instant Boner...WTF?? Perfect Sunday Revisited
That must be luke
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All but one. Brush up on your Finnish, people. :P
What difference will it make? It's gonna look just as scrambled. ;D
I agree. How is this any different?
Jäästä syntynyt/Varjojen virta
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Instant Boner......oh boy. :lol
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Theocracy - Mirror of Souls
I know who that was, and I could've predicted it even before the round started.
Shyte, this was launched and finished before I even got a look at anything.
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Finishing up my guesses now. That'll give ya'll something to do in the meantime.
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I guess Tim sent metal. Lol
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ALRIGHT doing things a little differently this time. Just doing matchmaker now, first impressions will come later.
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Spock’s Beard - Jaws of Heaven
My Guess: faizoff
Silent Memorial - Retrospective
My Guess: lonestar
Beardfish - And the Stone Said; If I Could Speak
My Guess: ProfessorPeart
Moonsorrow - Jäästä syntynyt / Varjojen virta
My Guess: Puppies
Southern Empire - White Shadows
My Guess: King Postwhore
Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
My Guess: Evermind
Theocracy - Mirror of Souls
My Guess: TAC
Daydream XI - The Grand Disguise
My Guess: jingle.boy
Soilwork - A Whisp of the Atlantic
My Guess: Lizzo
Emperor Norton - Arrow
My Guess: HOF
Caligula’s Horse - Graves
My Guess: ariich
Nektar - A Tab in the Ocean
My Guess: Stadler
Elder - Lore
My Guess: Buddyhunter1
Fishmans - Long Season
My Guess: Sacul
Instant Boner - Perfect Sunday, Revisited
My Guess: twosuitluke
An Abstract Illusion - Skeletons of Light
My Guess: wolfking
IQ - Fallout
My Guess: romdrums
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Wow. I think you’ve matched mine on the first try every time.
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Of course I'm Moonsorrow. :)
Whoever sent Skeletons of Light should win the round. That is an amazing song!
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I must be transparent.
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Yep, that's me.
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Indeedy.
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Yup.
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Yup...did you have me pegged for Silent Memorial before I whined about IQ being sent? Didn't think about the guessing the senders thing when I posted that one.
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Yup...did you have me pegged for Silent Memorial before I whined about IQ being sent? Didn't think about the guessing the senders thing when I posted that one.
I knew it was you the moment I saw the Wine Pairing :P
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Moonsorrow - äsäjät tytsynyn orejvanj viart
Is this song title even scrambled? :neverusethis:
:rollin :rollin
Also yeah, correct on mine.
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Yup...did you have me pegged for Silent Memorial before I whined about IQ being sent? Didn't think about the guessing the senders thing when I posted that one.
I knew it was you the moment I saw the Wine Pairing :P
Ah...I said I was pairing everything with Saki...
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You got me correct for the first time! :tup
Kind of surprised Soilwork wasn't Kade.
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I am guilty of having an Instant Boner.
Moonsorrow - äsäjät tytsynyn orejvanj viart
Is this song title even scrambled? :neverusethis:
Amazing :clap:
Also, how is Graves not banned?
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Correct on mine mate, good stuff.
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Yup yup.
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You got me correct for the first time! :tup
Kind of surprised Soilwork wasn't Kade.
I heavily considered both the Soilwork and the Silent Memorial.
I did almost send Crimson bit I'm not that much of an asshole. I was close though. :lol
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Correct guess on mine. 👍
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Confirmed!
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Mine was right.
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Also, how is Graves not banned?
Why would this be banned?
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Also, how is Graves not banned?
Why would this be banned?
He's surprised you don't already know it.
EDIT: I assume anyway - that's normally what people mean.
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To quote Tim, "Who the fuck is Graves?" :lol
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Also, how is Graves not banned?
Why would this be banned?
He's surprised you don't already know it.
EDIT: I assume anyway - that's normally what people mean.
Ah. Nope, never listened to Cunnilingus Horse
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Also, how is Graves not banned?
Why would this be banned?
Yea, I'm just surprised that you don't know it I guess. Knowing the bands you are into I just thought this would be banned I suppose.
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I’ve heard of them but never listened to them.
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Guessed mine right as well, which should be obvious since you got everyone else right!
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Goddammit I had IQ slotted for next round.
I almost pm'd you to ask you which IQ epic you were going to send so I didn't send the same one!
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Some great songs here, but half of them I've never heard. Any chance you can share the playlist dude?
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To quote Tim, "Who the fuck is Graves?" :lol
And Dadler. Didn't she date Elon Musk for a while?
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Goddammit I had IQ slotted for next round.
I almost pm'd you to ask you which IQ epic you were going to send so I didn't send the same one!
Fucker..
I wanted to send Closer for the closer.
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I'll add them to the playlist later, but for now here's the Wine Pairings
The Ocean - labayghpatciel ii teh hwis in resmda
cdieorrehnn - afmecmnsmelnh
Golden Resurrection - See My Commands
Spock's Beard - kzkieama
pehle thaud - het saapegs apler rgey
In Flames - lodesohmin
dim ryag - valhotean tide
Caligula's Horse - siwll onsg etl eth lsoorc unr
Beardfish - ni eral lefi ethre is on gablear
eosthnru iemrep - gehrcina uot
ameisvs kttcaa - srinosing
Epysode - Obsessions
Kamelot - Fallen Star
Nektar - King of Twilight
amrsy obold - riokunsetrtce
Messa - csensfo
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I see Spock's Beard and In Flames.
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Also The Ocean
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Hoping Metro and I's mutual love for Devin Townsend extends to our mutual indifference to Caligula's Horse. :neverusethis:
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Here's a playlist of just the epics. Will add these + the Wine Pairings to the master playlist this evening.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38DrIc6QZBZfCkY747661l
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Here's a playlist of just the epics. Will add these + the Wine Pairings to the master playlist this evening.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/38DrIc6QZBZfCkY747661l
Amazing, thank you! God Lord, it's nearly 6 hours :lol
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Just over 7 hours with the Wine Pairings :biggrin:
The combined length of everything submitted this roulette is 15:05:49
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Just over 7 hours with the Wine Pairings :biggrin:
The combined length of everything submitted this roulette is 15:05:49
So... results when? :) :) :) :)
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Another Beardfish and Caligula's Horse.
Golden Resurrection
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Messa
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So... does the "Closer" wine pairing have to be a closer too, or just complement the initial submission? I've got my closer LOCKED, and I can get a stylistic partner, but not a closer (under five minutes).
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It can be, but doesn't have to be.
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The GR is See My Commands - That's Tim.
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I almost sent Without Walls by IQ but figured someone else might grab them.
I was surprised to see the Beard. I assumed they were banned but I guess it is just the Neal era that is banned.
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The GR is See My Commands - That's Tim.
That is a Godly guitar solo!!
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I almost sent Without Walls by IQ but figured someone else might grab them.
I was surprised to see the Beard. I assumed they were banned but I guess it is just the Neal era that is banned.
Well, full disclosure, I'm already familiar with both SB songs submitted.
Faizoff dm'd a question, and I don't think he'd have a problem with me sharing it:
I see on your banned list where you mention 'and associated works' not allowed. so I wanted to ask, what if associated artists was only involved for a short period or had some involvement and you want to submit from that associated act where the banned artist is no longer involved or has collaborated?
Eg say you banned Mike Portnoy (and associated artists) and Dream Theater wasn't listed in your banned list, since Portnoy is no longer in the band he's not associated, is the output of post Portnoy Dream Theater eligible for submission? I'm going way too hypothetical but I hope my question is coming across.
I said yes to his question, but I didn't know he had Spock's Beard in mind when he asked that. I am very much familiar with all eras of SB.
The banned list says "Neal Morse and associated projects" are banned, but in hindsight, I should have specified that Spock's Beard, regardless of what era, is banned. So because I neglected to specify that, and I already said yes to his question, I'll allow it this round. Just because I already know the song, doesn't necessarily mean it's gonna win. And regardless of how they score this round, Spock's Beard is banned next round.
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I almost sent Without Walls by IQ but figured someone else might grab them.
I was surprised to see the Beard. I assumed they were banned but I guess it is just the Neal era that is banned.
Well, full disclosure, I'm already familiar with both SB songs submitted.
Faizoff dm'd a question, and I don't think he'd have a problem with me sharing it:
I see on your banned list where you mention 'and associated works' not allowed. so I wanted to ask, what if associated artists was only involved for a short period or had some involvement and you want to submit from that associated act where the banned artist is no longer involved or has collaborated?
Eg say you banned Mike Portnoy (and associated artists) and Dream Theater wasn't listed in your banned list, since Portnoy is no longer in the band he's not associated, is the output of post Portnoy Dream Theater eligible for submission? I'm going way too hypothetical but I hope my question is coming across.
I said yes to his question, but I didn't know he had Spock's Beard in mind when he asked that. I am very much familiar with all eras of SB.
The banned list says "Neal Morse and associated projects" are banned, but in hindsight, I should have specified that Spock's Beard, regardless of what era, is banned. So because I neglected to specify that, and I already said yes to his question, I'll allow it this round. Just because I already know the song, doesn't necessarily mean it's gonna win. And regardless of how they score this round, Spock's Beard is banned next round.
So does that mean I can submit Neverland?
I KID, I KID!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Kamelot - Fallen Star
Surely it pairs with Seventh Wonder
Nektar - King of Twilight
Surely it pairs with Nektar :lol
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Epysode-Obsession..
Gee I wonder..
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The GR is See My Commands - That's Tim.
That is a Godly guitar solo!!
Will check out later.
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The GR is See My Commands - That's Tim.
That is a Godly guitar solo!!
Will check out later.
A young Tommy Johansson. :metal
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Epysode-Obsession..
Gee I wonder..
(https://i.imgur.com/tndx999.gif)
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Epysode-Obsession..
Gee I wonder..
(https://i.imgur.com/tndx999.gif)
(https://media.tenor.com/DyBwWD0SL6QAAAAC/cosmo-kramer-seinfeld.gif)
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The GR is See My Commands - That's Tim.
That is a Godly guitar solo!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBgSK1htv_w
The singer is hilarious!
This is like pure Trilogy era Malmsteen though, cool shit.
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I almost sent Without Walls by IQ but figured someone else might grab them.
I was surprised to see the Beard. I assumed they were banned but I guess it is just the Neal era that is banned.
Well, full disclosure, I'm already familiar with both SB songs submitted.
Faizoff dm'd a question, and I don't think he'd have a problem with me sharing it:
I see on your banned list where you mention 'and associated works' not allowed. so I wanted to ask, what if associated artists was only involved for a short period or had some involvement and you want to submit from that associated act where the banned artist is no longer involved or has collaborated?
Eg say you banned Mike Portnoy (and associated artists) and Dream Theater wasn't listed in your banned list, since Portnoy is no longer in the band he's not associated, is the output of post Portnoy Dream Theater eligible for submission? I'm going way too hypothetical but I hope my question is coming across.
I said yes to his question, but I didn't know he had Spock's Beard in mind when he asked that. I am very much familiar with all eras of SB.
The banned list says "Neal Morse and associated projects" are banned, but in hindsight, I should have specified that Spock's Beard, regardless of what era, is banned. So because I neglected to specify that, and I already said yes to his question, I'll allow it this round. Just because I already know the song, doesn't necessarily mean it's gonna win. And regardless of how they score this round, Spock's Beard is banned next round.
I had a backup in case you rejected the post Neal Spock's beard. If you were already familiar with it, I wouldn't have minded re-submitting.
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The GR is See My Commands - That's Tim.
That is a Godly guitar solo!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBgSK1htv_w
The singer is hilarious!
This is like pure Trilogy era Malmsteen though, cool shit.
Oof. Hearing that kind of music paired with lyrics about Jesus and God is just weird. I'm not the biggest Power Metal guy anyway, but this was just all super cheese. I guess it was super swiss cheese since it was also holy and all.
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I almost sent Without Walls by IQ but figured someone else might grab them.
I was surprised to see the Beard. I assumed they were banned but I guess it is just the Neal era that is banned.
Well, full disclosure, I'm already familiar with both SB songs submitted.
Faizoff dm'd a question, and I don't think he'd have a problem with me sharing it:
I see on your banned list where you mention 'and associated works' not allowed. so I wanted to ask, what if associated artists was only involved for a short period or had some involvement and you want to submit from that associated act where the banned artist is no longer involved or has collaborated?
Eg say you banned Mike Portnoy (and associated artists) and Dream Theater wasn't listed in your banned list, since Portnoy is no longer in the band he's not associated, is the output of post Portnoy Dream Theater eligible for submission? I'm going way too hypothetical but I hope my question is coming across.
I said yes to his question, but I didn't know he had Spock's Beard in mind when he asked that. I am very much familiar with all eras of SB.
The banned list says "Neal Morse and associated projects" are banned, but in hindsight, I should have specified that Spock's Beard, regardless of what era, is banned. So because I neglected to specify that, and I already said yes to his question, I'll allow it this round. Just because I already know the song, doesn't necessarily mean it's gonna win. And regardless of how they score this round, Spock's Beard is banned next round.
I had a backup in case you rejected the post Neal Spock's beard. If you were already familiar with it, I wouldn't have minded re-submitting.
Well in that case then, send me the substitution
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The GR is See My Commands - That's Tim.
That is a Godly guitar solo!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBgSK1htv_w
The singer is hilarious!
This is like pure Trilogy era Malmsteen though, cool shit.
Oof. Hearing that kind of music paired with lyrics about Jesus and God is just weird. I'm not the biggest Power Metal guy anyway, but this was just all super cheese. I guess it was super swiss cheese since it was also holy and all.
:lol I didn't pay attention to the lyrics at all truthfully. No doubt it was cheesy. Wouldn't be something I'd hunt out and listen to a full album of but it was pleasant enough.
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First Impressions coming this evening. Faizoff’s gonna send me a substitution for his entries.
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I guess it was super swiss cheese since it was also holy and all.
:lol
I thought cheese was the ultimate wine pairing.
You guys are killing my song! :lol
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Resent!
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Me too! ;D
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faizoff: Iced Earth - Dante’s Inferno
Epic and heavy. Love the riffs and the choral vocals, especially in that last 3.5 minutes.
lonestar: Silent Memorial - Retrospective
Really like the flow of this one. Never loses momentum, or my interest.
The ending reminded me of Learning to Live.
Oh, and I noticed the James Bond riff at 13:44
ProfessorPeart: Beardfish - And the Stone Said; If I Could Speak
I really dig the retro vibe of this one. Great lead guitar.
Puppies: Moonsorrow - Jäästä syntynyt / Varjojen virta
I first listened to this while playing Skyrim…and it works very well as a soundtrack to that.
King: Southern Empire - White Shadows
For a nearly 20-minute song, this one flew by. Strong vocals and melodies, great riffs, and I love the saxophone.
Evermind: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
Man, this was a journey. Fantastic vocals. I gotta wonder why they didn’t just go all the way and make this a concept album
TAC: Theocracy - Mirror of Souls
I’ve heard Matt Smith on one of Neal Morse’s albums, and this is a far better representation of his abilities. Honestly, his voice reminds me of a more refined Chris Collins.
jingle.boy: Daydream XI - The Grand Disguise
Parts of this, especially in the first section, reminded me of A Nightmare to Remember. Love the energy and the riffs. The vocalist is definitely channeling Russell Allen.
(…Or is that actually Russell Allen?)
Lizzo: Soilwork - A Whisp of the Atlantic
I’ve heard a couple Soilwork albums, and I’m definitely familiar with former drummer Dirk Verbeuren. I never knew they did Epics. The drumming on this is fantastic.
HOF: Emperor Norton - Arrow
Love the instrumentation, especially the synth sounds. Not a fan of the vocals.
ariich: Caligula’s Horse - Graves
I liked parts of this. The lead guitar is great, the melodies are great, the djenty parts are…there. I think this’ll grow on me.
Stadler: Nektar - A Tab in the Ocean
I love me some 70’s prog. Really enjoyed this one.
Buddyhunter1: Elder - Lore
Yes, very good. Screw fade-outs, I wish this kept going.
Sacul: Fishmans - Long Season
Congrats on sending the longest (and quite possibly weirdest) song of the roulette. This song is a vibe, as the kids say. I liked the bits that sounded like music.
twosuitluke: Instant Boner - Perfect Sunday, Revisited
I really like the loose, jammy vibe of this one.
wolfking: An Abstract Illusion - Skeletons of Light
Ok wow.
romdrums: I.Q. - Fallout
I was wondering when this band was gonna show up. Very cinematic. Sounds old-school, but with modern production. Really liked this one.
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wolfking: An Abstract Illusion - Skeletons of Light
Ok wow.
Ooohhh yeah!
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Lizzo: Soilwork - A Whisp of the Atlantic
I’ve heard a couple Soilwork albums, and I’m definitely with former drummer Dirk Verbeuren. I never knew they did Epics. The drumming on this is fantastic.
It's a new dimension to their sound in the past few years after David Andersson joined (tragically now RIP). It's their longest song, but they do have a few other mini-epics recently as well.
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wolfking: An Abstract Illusion - Skeletons of Light
Ok wow.
Ooohhh yeah!
I called it. This should be the round winner. :corn
I'll also accept my song as round winner. :biggrin:
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I'll hold out hope that Ok Wow means something like, Okay, wow, um, yeah, so, hmmm.......no. One can hope. Never heard of the band. Guess I'll go find that when I'm done listening to this Jelusick record.
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I'll hold out hope that Ok Wow means something like, Okay, wow, um, yeah, so, hmmm.......no. One can hope. Never heard of the band. Guess I'll go find that when I'm done listening to this Jelusick record.
If you are OK with harsh vocals, it's one of the best songs of the last 8 years.
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Evermind: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
Man, this was a journey. Fantastic vocals. I gotta wonder why they didn’t just go all the way and make this a concept album
Their previous record before that one was a concept album, and their record after that also happened to be a concept album.
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I'll hold out hope that Ok Wow means something like, Okay, wow, um, yeah, so, hmmm.......no. One can hope. Never heard of the band. Guess I'll go find that when I'm done listening to this Jelusick record.
I did think that too to be fair. :lol
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Super picky with harsh vocals. Can't explain why I like who I like or why. I have expanded my tolerance of them but it still tiny compared to a lot of you.
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If you wish a 15 minute song kept going, I think that's a good sign. :corn I felt like that band would be right up your alley sound-wise. Not surprised you're digging the An Abstract Illusion song, either.
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I hear you on the singer’s voice. It is quite weird/unusual. But I still find it enjoyable in this context at least.
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I'll hold out hope that Ok Wow means something like, Okay, wow, um, yeah, so, hmmm.......no. One can hope. Never heard of the band. Guess I'll go find that when I'm done listening to this Jelusick record.
I did think that too to be fair. :lol
Almost through the whole track. Really not a fan of the harsh vocals here, but I fear I am wrong in my overall summation of 'Ok wow'.
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Lizzo: Soilwork - A Whisp of the Atlantic
I’ve heard a couple Soilwork albums, and I’m definitely with former drummer Dirk Verbeuren. I never knew they did Epics. The drumming on this is fantastic.
It's a new dimension to their sound in the past few years after David Andersson joined (tragically now RIP). It's their longest song, but they do have a few other mini-epics recently as well.
I'm really eager to hear where the sound of the band goes from here after David's unfortunate passing. I guess Bjorn has been as much as a focal point in the songwriting as much as David.
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That whole Southern Empire album is fantastic.
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That whole Southern Empire album is fantastic.
Can confirm
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Sacul: Fishmans - Long Season
Congrats on sending the longest (and quite possibly weirdest) song of the roulette. This song is a vibe, as the kids say. I liked the bits that sounded like music.
It all sounds like music, good music :neverusethis:
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Lizzo: Soilwork - A Whisp of the Atlantic
I’ve heard a couple Soilwork albums, and I’m definitely with former drummer Dirk Verbeuren. I never knew they did Epics. The drumming on this is fantastic.
It's a new dimension to their sound in the past few years after David Andersson joined (tragically now RIP). It's their longest song, but they do have a few other mini-epics recently as well.
I'm really eager to hear where the sound of the band goes from here after David's unfortunate passing. I guess Bjorn has been as much as a focal point in the songwriting as much as David.
They've had one of the more fascinating journeys that a band can have in metal at this point. For someone to be teleported from '00 shortly after The Chainheart Machine was released and have them hear some of the stuff on the last few albums would be quite a shock I'm sure. I think the last decade in particular had been Speed and David's side project of The Night Flight Orchestra starting to bleed heavily into Soilwork's sound, and also dabbling increasingly in proggier directions than they ever had. Sven and Sylvain have done a small bit of songwriting in the past, so I wonder if they'll have to step it up some now, or does it start becoming "Speed and friends". It'll be fascinating however it turns out.
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Lizzo: Soilwork - A Whisp of the Atlantic
I’ve heard a couple Soilwork albums, and I’m definitely with former drummer Dirk Verbeuren. I never knew they did Epics. The drumming on this is fantastic.
It's a new dimension to their sound in the past few years after David Andersson joined (tragically now RIP). It's their longest song, but they do have a few other mini-epics recently as well.
I'm really eager to hear where the sound of the band goes from here after David's unfortunate passing. I guess Bjorn has been as much as a focal point in the songwriting as much as David.
They've had one of the more fascinating journeys that a band can have in metal at this point. For someone to be teleported from '00 shortly after The Chainheart Machine was released and have them hear some of the stuff on the last few albums would be quite a shock I'm sure. I think the last decade in particular had been Speed and David's side project of The Night Flight Orchestra starting to bleed heavily into Soilwork's sound, and also dabbling increasingly in proggier directions than they ever had. Sven and Sylvain have done a small bit of songwriting in the past, so I wonder if they'll have to step it up some now, or does it start becoming "Speed and friends". It'll be fascinating however it turns out.
I've thought this all along truthfully. I mean, it was always bound to happen but still the new one especially, while great, is pretty soft. I'd like to see Slyvain really step up now and try and fill some of that songwriting aspect. The guitar aspect is not a problem, I mean, he's been getting fuck all solos anyway and has a great style but I too don't want to see Soilwork become a Bjorn solo type of band.
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It's kind of the Opeth problem all over again, in a different form. Part of me finds the cross-influence intriguing, another part of me likes keeping each different project more focused on their own particular vibe.
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Even though the crossover is pretty easy to see and hear, in their defence I think Soilwork have done a pretty fine job keeping them as separate as they have. I'm just a bit over critical I think because I like the old shit so much. Saying that, Ride Majestic fights it out with Chainheart as my fav album.
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Their last album had the most overlap yet, and I'm still on the fence about that it. I probably just haven't spent enough time with it, so I'll have a better feeling for it down the road a bit. But the song I sent from the prior EP for me has the best balance they've achieved so far. The Living Infinite and A Predator's Portrait are their two peaks for me.
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Their last album had the most overlap yet, and I'm still on the fence about that it. I probably just haven't spent enough time with it, so I'll have a better feeling for it down the road a bit. But the song I sent from the prior EP for me has the best balance they've achieved so far. The Living Infinite and A Predator's Portrait are their two peaks for me.
AWOTA could be top 5 in their whole catalog. The other three songs fucking rip.
When I first listened to the new one, I really didn't like it, I thought too the crossover was too great. I felt it lack memorable melodies and hooks though. It really grew on me though over time.
Funny, I see so much love for TLI, that's one I'm just meh about.
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Out of curiosity Luke, if you could send King Gizz in this roulette, what would you send that fits the criteria?
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Out of curiosity Luke, if you could send King Gizz in this roulette, what would you send that fits the criteria?
Probably the vomit after the meal..literally.
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Have a servant taste Luke's main course first, he may have slipped something into it...
Though with the quantity of food this round, regurgitation may be the only possible outcome anyway.
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Out of curiosity Luke, if you could send King Gizz in this roulette, what would you send that fits the criteria?
Main Course - The Dripping Tap (what better main course than water).
Wine Pairing - Vegemite (which you could make a delicious drink with, from your dripping tap)
Out of curiosity Luke, if you could send King Gizz in this roulette, what would you send that fits the criteria?
Probably the vomit after the meal..literally.
An Australian delicacy, surely.
Have a servant taste Luke's main course first, he may have slipped something into it...
Though with the quantity of food this round, regurgitation may be the only possible outcome anyway.
Shut up, you wolfed it down and begged for seconds.
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Hold up......this Lizard group is Australian?
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Hold up......this Lizard group is Australian?
Yea dude! They legit have a song about Vegemite, they are the real deal :lol
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I have never heard of them outside of DTF. :lol
Vegemite! :metal
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I have never heard of them outside of DTF. :lol
Vegemite! :metal
I mean, they are getting quite a following. They have 1.5M monthly listeners on Spotify (if that actually means anything). I've just checked and that is more than 28 bands currently featured on the DTF Top 25 Artists Countdown.
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Oh I'm not saying they don't, I live under a rock. :lol
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Lizard Wizards usually live under rocks as well. You might be neighbours :neverusethis:
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I had to rip out a Gizzard this morning. Lol
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I had to rip out a Gizzard this morning. Lol
But were you in full wizard garb? I can only hope King.
Currently working my way through the playlist and on the Moonsorrow song. Wish me luck.
Edit: Graves should win this round! It's definitely better than the song I sent.
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Long Season is goated tho.
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Long Season is goated tho.
According to my Last.fm I've listened to a live version of it. I'll try and get to it tonight.
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Yeah the live version is amazing, but I feel it's better appreciated if you know the studio one well enough.
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I had to rip out a Gizzard this morning. Lol
But were you in full wizard garb? I can only hope King.
Currently working my way through the playlist and on the Moonsorrow song. Wish me luck.
Edit: Graves should win this round! It's definitely better than the song I sent.
I could borrow one of my wife's robes. :lol
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I had to rip out a Gizzard this morning. Lol
But were you in full wizard garb? I can only hope King.
Currently working my way through the playlist and on the Moonsorrow song. Wish me luck.
Edit: Graves should win this round! It's definitely better than the song I sent.
I could borrow one of my wife's robes. :lol
How would that be any different?
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I couldn't fit in them before, silly.
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I couldn't fit in them before, silly.
If that ain't motivation, I don't know what is!
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I'm really liking this Instant Boner!
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I'm really liking this Instant Boner!
Ironic considering Moonsorrow left me limp :neverusethis:
Jk, it was actually pretty good and I added all of Moonsorrow's albums to a playlist so I'll get to them soon(ish).
I couldn't fit in them before, silly.
If that ain't motivation, I don't know what is!
I'm ready for this thread to get horny again. Let's get pics of King in the Queen's robes!
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I’ve got fuck all to do at work today, so I’m working on final scores and whatnot. Should have those up tomorrow.
I sent out the Google Form for the 5th and Final round last night, let me know if you didn’t get it.
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What about the wine pairings and playlist?
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I posted the Wine Pairings scramble a few days ago, and everything has been added to the playlist since then.
Here’s where we left off with the Scramble. I added in faizoff’s substitution.
I'll add them to the playlist later, but for now here's the Wine Pairings
The Ocean - labayghpatciel ii teh hwis in resmda
cdieorrehnn - afmecmnsmelnh
Golden Resurrection - See My Commands
Iced Earth - rbtun gseifrfon
pehle thaud - het saapegs apler rgey
In Flames - lodesohmin
Dim Gray - valhotean tide
Caligula's Horse - siwll onsg etl eth lsoorc unr
Beardfish - ni eral lefi ethre is on gablear
Southern Empire - gehrcina uot
Massive Attack - srinosing
Epysode - Obsessions
Kamelot - Fallen Star
Nektar - King of Twilight
Mary’s Blood - riokunsetrtce
Messa - csensfo
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I could use a substitution from round 2. :neverusethis:
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Iced Earth
Southern Empire
Dim Gray
<something> Attack
Mary's Blood
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Iced Earth
Southern Empire
Dim Gray
<something> Attack
Mary's Blood
Gotta be Massive Attack.
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That Silent Memorial track sure does steal from Scenes From a Memory a lot.
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That Silent Memorial track sure does steal from Scenes From a Memory a lot.
If you really want a listening experience, find Indi's play-by-play of it and then listen along. :hefdaddy
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A great round this. Metro, how many listens are you giving to this mammoth playlist?
That Silent Memorial track sure does steal from Scenes From a Memory a lot.
If you really want a listening experience, find Indi's play-by-play of it and then listen along. :hefdaddy
I think I remember reading that one. It was one of the (many) moments I kicked myself for not being in that roulette.
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I'm really liking this Instant Boner!
Ironic considering Moonsorrow left me limp :neverusethis:
Jk, it was actually pretty good and I added all of Moonsorrow's albums to a playlist so I'll get to them soon(ish).
I couldn't fit in them before, silly.
If that ain't motivation, I don't know what is!
I'm ready for this thread to get horny again. Let's get pics of King in the Queen's robes!
Alacazam!
(https://i.postimg.cc/9FqrvPXP/20231124-175431.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BX4SFKKt)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTTGtVrQ/20231124-175419.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JyfmzD8r)
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Mother of God....
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Only the arms and shoulders were tight. Lol
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The best Gizzard King I've ever seen.
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My counterpart.....
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(https://i.postimg.cc/9FqrvPXP/20231124-175431.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BX4SFKKt)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTTGtVrQ/20231124-175419.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JyfmzD8r)
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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See My wand? Lol
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:rollin
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(https://i.ibb.co/NyDPtsw/IMG-7716.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tJjtQ4y)
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I don't think I've ever seen anything more masculine. :heart
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Sheeeeiiiit. I'm ready to head to Mordor!
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(https://i.imgflip.com/876azn.jpg)
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:lol
My brother, who is a brewer has 4 taps at his house. Lol
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I'm not sure if this is a glorious thing to see first thing on a weekend, or a traumatic thing.
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Glorious, my friend. Glorious.
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:corn
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7-8 hours of food and you still have room for popcorn?
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(https://i.imgur.com/uxzXz8G.jpg)
So I lied. There are actually 2 Secret Menu artists this round.
Evermind - 14
Main Entry: Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape
7/10
A lot of cool moments and riffs, I just wish this had more of a payoff at the end. Can’t deny those stellar vocals.
Wine Pairing: Kamelot - Fallen Star
4/5
+3 Secret Menu
Congratulations, you have found one of the Secret Menu artists!
Another name that I’ve seen a lot around here but never checked out.
I know this has the same vocalist as Seventh Wonder, but I think he sounds better here, and dare I say he even sounds more confident here. Great song.
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romdrums - 13.5
Main Entry: I.Q. - Fallout
8/10
+3 Secret Menu
Congratulations, you have also found one of the Secret Menu artists!
I was wondering when this band was gonna show up. I’m aware of their song “The Last Human Gateway”, but have never listened to it, so I was honestly expecting someone to send that. I love the singer, I love the lush synthesizers, I love the lead guitar, and I especially love the flow of the song and the dynamics.
Wine Pairing: Obsidious - Delusion
2.5/5
Well, I liked the last two minutes.
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wolfking - 13.5
Main Entry: An Abstract Illusion - Skeletons of Light
10/10
Ok wow.
I have no complaints. Heavy, aggressive, technical, proggy, and that ending is the definition of the word Epic. The best song this round.
Wine Pairing: In Flames - Moonshield
3.5/5
The only In Flames I’ve ever heard is their 2016 album Battles, which was garbage. This was much better. How do you go from this to Battles? What the hell happened there?
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Buddyhunter1 - 12
Main Entry: Elder - Lore
8.5/10
These guys remind me of Baroness. I really love the sludgy, proggy vibe of this. I’m taking off points because fadeouts are fucking stupid.
Wine Pairing: The Ocean - Bathyalpelagic II: The Wish In Dreams
3.5/5
I thought this was a Blood Mountain-era Mastodon song when it first started. I wish Mastodon sounded like this nowadays. Great song. I don’t like abrupt endings.
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King Postwhore - 12
Main Entry: Southern Empire - White Shadow
8/5
Wine Pairing: Southern Empire - Reaching Out
4/5
Really enjoyed both songs from this band. Great riffs and vocals. I definitely hear the DT influence, but also some Yes, especially in the vocal harmonies in Reaching Out.
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lonestar - 12
Main Entry: Silent Memorial - Retrospective
8.5/10
Really enjoyed all of this, but the highlight for me was the instrumental section in the middle. Just really fun to listen to. I like the Alex Lifeson chord at 9:30
Example if you don’t know what I’m talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea5uhBoUusA
Wine Pairing: Mary’s Blood - Counter Strike
3.5/5
Very melodic and energetic. Really enjoyed this one.
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Stadler - 11.5
Main Entry: Nektar - A Tab in the Ocean
8/10
Wine Pairing: Nektar - King of Twilight
3.5/5
Just some great old-school prog. The organ playing especially stood out to me. Love it.
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jingle.boy - 10.5
Main Entry: Daydream XI - The Grand Disguise
8/10
The riffs. Just. Don’t. Stop. Coming. I love the energy of this one, even if some parts reminded me a bit too much of DT and Symphony X.
Wine Pairing: Epysode - Obsessions
2.5/5
The cheesy vocals kinda ruin this more. Instrumentally alright though.
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HOF - 10.5
Main Entry: Emperor Norton - Arrow
7/10
I feel like the vocalist is trying and failing to be Einar Solberg. Despite the out of place vocals, this one goes some interesting places. I like the production, and how it sounds like they’re all playing live in a room.
Wine Pairing: Dim Grey - Avalon / The Tide
3.5/5
Much better vocals on this one. Love the atmosphere too.
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ProfessorPeart - 10.5
Main Entry: Beardfish - And the Stone Said; If I Could Speak
7.5/10
Wine Pairing: Beardfish - In Real Life There is No Algebra
3/5
I hear a lot of modern prog bands trying to sound retro, and usually they’re unsuccessful or just too derivative. This definitely has a retro vibe, but is still unique and modern enough to where it’s not totally derivative. Really enjoyed both of these, especially the lead guitar.
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twosuitluke - 10.5
Main Entry: Instant Boner - Perfect Sunday, Revisited
8.5/10
Nothing to add that I didn’t say before. I love the loose, jammy vibe of this one. Great vocals too.
What’s up with that band name though?
Wine Pairing: Messa - Confess
2/5
The salad round was last week, Luke.
I kid, but this one didn’t do it for me. Just kinda dreary and forgettable.
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TAC - 10
Main Entry: Theocracy - Mirror of Souls
7.5/10
I think the synth strings sound a little silly, but other than that. Enjoyed this one. Really melodic and powerful.
Wine Pairing: Golden Resurrection - See My Commands
2.5/5
It’s like if Yngwie Malmsteen played in a Christian metal band. Which would never really happen, because the only god Yngwie believes in is himself. Great guitar chops, cheesy lyrics.
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faizoff - 10
Main Entry: Iced Earth - Dante’s Inferno
7/10
Wine Pairing: Iced Earth - Burning Times
3/5
Not much to say about these two, but I enjoyed them. Great riffs and vocals. Dante’s Inferno really feel like the soundtrack to a trip to Hell.
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Lizzo - 10
Main Entry: Soilwork - A Whisp of the Atlantic
8/10
I guess it’s never too late to change course and become a prog metal band. And they did it pretty well.
Wine Pairing: Ephel Duath - The Passage (Pearl Grey)
2/5
Autocorrect kept changing this to “Ethel Death”, which sounds like a country death metal band.
This was a bit too out there for me.
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ariich - 9.5
Main Entry: Caligula’s Horse - Graves
7/10
Wine Pairing: Caligula’s Horse - Will’s Song (Let the Colours Run)
2.5/10
Graves grew on me a bit the more I listened to it. Will’s Song didn’t do much for me at all. With both songs, I really don’t love the vocals, but I really like the lead playing, but a lot of the riffs just seem to be typical modern prog/djent fare.
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Puppies - 9
Main Entry: Moonsorrow - Jäästä syntynyt / Varjojen virta
6.5/10
Wine Pairing: Dornenreich - Flammenmensch
2.5/5
Both of these songs make me wanna go for a walk in the woods at night after it’s snowed. Or just sit at home and play Skyrim.
And as always, black metal always makes me feel like I need to brush my teeth.
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Sacul - 9
Main Entry: Fishmans - Long Season
5.5/10
I’ve listened to this twice, and I think I enjoyed it? Some parts are a little too out there for me, but then there’s some parts that are really melodic and cool.
Wine Pairing: Massive Attack - Risingson
3.5/5
I know a couple of songs from this album, Angel and Teardrop(which was the theme song to the show House). I love the vibe of this song and album.
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Instant Boner wasn't a Secret Menu artist? The fuck?
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Never heard of them until you submitted them.
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Man, even the people who self-describe as liking weird music rarely seem to like the same weird music as me. At least the entree was fairly satisfying.
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Hey, that’s a lot better score than I expected! Emperor Norton were a very young group of kids when they made that album, and the production was very low budget, but they had a very cool sound that worked somehow. I know they lost their drummer a little while later, and then I think the guitarist went away to school so I have no idea if they will ever reform and make a second album. Album created a little bit of buzz in prog circles when it came out, but they may be lost to obscurity. Definitely a cool album worth checking out though, especially if you can accept the vocals for what they are.
Dim Grey are an awesome new band who seem to really be going places. Have opened for Marillion and Big Big Train and are on BBT’s English Electric label. The singer is amazing and he’s also pulling keyboard duties for BBT now. Their album Firmament is incredible.
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Yeah I didn't expect much after your impression, oh well. Back to prog for this last round :P
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Nice!!
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Dammit, I knew IQ was a secret menu artist as well. Totally shouldn't have waited.
Glad you enjoyed both my tra KS, that was Silent Memorials only album, but Mary's Blood has a pretty deep discography to dig into. If you're an anime fan, they do a tremendous cover of Unravel from Tokyo Ghoul.
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>Host in OP hopes people don't just send prog and metal
>Secret menu bonus points artists so far are all prog and metal
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Just goes to show, TASTESTM - Obsessions is the best song I was ever sent out of the 400+ I received in my roulettes. In no world or universe would I ever have expected Kelly Carpenter and Magali Luyten be described as "cheesy".
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...and the world just became a little more sad
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The only In Flames I’ve ever heard is their 2016 album Battles, which was garbage. This was much better. How do you go from this to Battles? What the hell happened there?
One day the requisite 3-hour documentary will be made to chronicle this. It has to be one of the steepest drop-offs in quality of output I've seen from a band.
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Well, if anything, this is affirming my belief that I am not really cut out to contend in these roulette's. Had to try it to find out. At least my comic relief was on point.
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The only In Flames I’ve ever heard is their 2016 album Battles, which was garbage. This was much better. How do you go from this to Battles? What the hell happened there?
One day the requisite 3-hour documentary will be made to chronicle this. It has to be one of the steepest drop-offs in quality of output I've seen from a band.
In Flames was never my favorite Melodic Death Metal band that came out of the Gothenburg scene, but their run from The Jester Race thru Clayman is fantastic. After that the band took a massive turn for the worse and then another downward turn on Silent Charms.
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The only In Flames I’ve ever heard is their 2016 album Battles, which was garbage. This was much better. How do you go from this to Battles? What the hell happened there?
One day the requisite 3-hour documentary will be made to chronicle this. It has to be one of the steepest drop-offs in quality of output I've seen from a band.
In Flames was never my favorite Melodic Death Metal band that came out of the Gothenburg scene, but their run from The Jester Race thru Clayman is fantastic. After that the band took a massive turn for the worse and then another downward turn on Silent Charms.
In Flames were my first proper melodeath band and were always a favourite. I agree that Clayman is peak In Flames, but I also love Reroute > Sense of Purpose as well. I came on board when Come Clarity was released and worked backwards, so those albums were still really important to me. They REALLY dropped off after Sense of Purpose for me.
As to results. I just realised my main entry was joint second this round, I just shit out with my wine pairing and the fact two secret menu artists were sent.
@ProfesserPeart, you're destroying me, so you're doing fine.
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Well, if anything, this is affirming my belief that I am not really cut out to contend in these roulette's. Had to try it to find out.
You're in the top half of the standings. That's not bad at all. It's all about the match between host and sender, and this can be radically different roulette to roulette, and sometimes even round to round. I've won one roulette this year and been dead last in another. You just never know.
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This secret artist thing definitely pays off big time, I'm in the top 3 now somehow :lol
Well, if anything, this is affirming my belief that I am not really cut out to contend in these roulette's. Had to try it to find out. At least my comic relief was on point.
Nah man, you're doing absolutely fine. It's a good opportunity to send some music to the host, and if he doesn't like it, just don't take it personal.
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I have no confidence whatsoever that my final entries will score well, but at this point it doesn't matter, it's exhilarating to send a couple things way off the beaten DTF roulette pathways.
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Well, if anything, this is affirming my belief that I am not really cut out to contend in these roulette's. Had to try it to find out.
You're in the top half of the standings. That's not bad at all. It's all about the match between host and sender, and this can be radically different roulette to roulette, and sometimes even round to round. I've won one roulette this year and been dead last in another. You just never know.
Yeah, the round specifications can often greatly affect what you are able to send too. I only had two or three songs for this round that I felt were worth sending that were over 15 minutes and weren't on the banned list or sent previously in the roulette (I had planned to send Marillion at first, but wasn't going to give him Marillion for a third time in this roulette!).
For me, the fun in a roulette is having a captive listener who has committed to listening to whatever you send them. This is your chance to get them to listen to something you want other people to hear. Whether they like it or not, sometimes that's more rewarding than just winning the game itself.
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Hoping Metro and I's mutual love for Devin Townsend extends to our mutual indifference to Caligula's Horse. :neverusethis:
Thank God. :lol In first place by a hair... time to hopefully not fuck this up.
I thought this was a Blood Mountain-era Mastodon song when it first started. I wish Mastodon sounded like this nowadays. Great song. I don’t like abrupt endings.
That was my thought when I first heard it, too. Both that song and Elder feel somewhat Mastodon-inspired to me, though Elder (especially their Reflections Of A Floating World album) is much more Crack The Skye-sounding, specifically. And if you don't like the abrupt ending, listen to the full album. ;)
>Host in OP hopes people don't just send prog and metal
>Secret menu bonus points artists so far are all prog and metal
:lol Don't need 'em to win, though. :metal
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ariich just got tossed from Chad's roulette and had an assured victory in Victor's snatched from him by an 8 seed. He's gonna be on the warpath and you're gonna need all the help you can get. ;)
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On some planet, in some universe, the secret artist is Night Ranger. ;)
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>Host in OP hopes people don't just send prog and metal
>Secret menu bonus points artists so far are all prog and metal
I see your point, but I had never heard Amorphis before, so I didn't know if they were Prog or Metal :P
I'm pretty certain the remaining 2 Secret Menu artists wouldn't be classified as Prog or Metal. Haven't listened to them so I could be wrong.
I've gotten 6/17 submissions for the final round. No Secret Menu artists so far. But I could be lying.
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Man alive, even with a 2/10 in Round 1, I'm not in last place?!?!?
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ariich just got tossed from Chad's roulette and had an assured victory in Victor's snatched from him by an 8 seed. He's gonna be on the warpath and you're gonna need all the help you can get. ;)
It's really not been my week. :lol
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Damn secret menu artists. Came 3rd despite having the best song of the round haha.
Yeah, old In Flames and new In Flames can't be compared. Jester Race is a pioneer album in melodic death metal, Battles is just shit.
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Is there actually a running leader board somewhere, or am I just missing it?
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There’s a link to the scoreboard in the OP
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There’s a link to the scoreboard in the OP
Found it! Was looking for a list and missed the link.
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That link doesn't show the total points so far though.
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That link doesn't show the total points so far though.
Scroll all the way to the right. I figured there's no longer a need for me to check the scores anymore so I haven't looked.
I thought I had Bonus Band points locked up for that round..
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Ah. Thank you Tim. I didn't scroll that far right.
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Ah. Thank you Tim. I didn't scroll that far right.
Scroll right. Isn't that what the kids are saying these days?
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Ah. Thank you Tim. I didn't scroll that far right.
Scroll right. Isn't that what the kids are saying these days?
It's swipe. Lol.
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It was bound to happen, but we've got our first duplicate. Two people sent the same song for their Main Entry.
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You going to tell them thst they sent the same song or are you ok with it?
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It’s possible I submitted mine twice with two different wine pairings. Not sure if that is possible, but I had filled out the form without submitting, and then came back to it and submitted with a different wine pairing. Or maybe that’s not it at all!
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Well idk who it is :lol It's still anonymous at this point.
I don't have any problem with it, honestly. I'll allow it.
The song is Absolute Priority - Dead Man Walkin'.
After Matchmaker when it's revealed who sent what, if one of the two people that sent it want to send a replacement, that's fine.
Or
If the two people that sent it happen to already know who each other are, y'all can discuss it privately and if one of you wants to send a replacement before matchmaker, that's fine too. You have until the deadline. Just make sure to mention that you're submitting a replacement, and keep the same Wine Pairing so I know which one is being replaced, if that makes sense.
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That link doesn't show the total points so far though.
Scroll all the way to the right. I figured there's no longer a need for me to check the scores anymore so I haven't looked.
I thought I had Bonus Band points locked up for that round..
I haven’t bothered checking since my 2/10 in round 1 :lol! Talk about killing a guy’s mojo. I also figured (and hoped) Nightwish would be on the secret menu. That was the only way I could claw my way to respectability.
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Glad to see you lose your hard on, Chad. Lol
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Well idk who it is :lol It's still anonymous at this point.
I don't have any problem with it, honestly. I'll allow it.
The song is Absolute Priority - Dead Man Walkin'.
After Matchmaker when it's revealed who sent what, if one of the two people that sent it want to send a replacement, that's fine.
Or
If the two people that sent it happen to already know who each other are, y'all can discuss it privately and if one of you wants to send a replacement before matchmaker, that's fine too. You have until the deadline. Just make sure to mention that you're submitting a replacement, and keep the same Wine Pairing so I know which one is being replaced, if that makes sense.
I can almost guarantee I know who sent that song.
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The song is Absolute Priority - Dead Man Walkin'.
I can almost guarantee I know who sent that song.
Well, I know definitely who one of them is, and likely the other.
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Well, nevermind what I posted then!
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Alright, got a replacement. Problem solved.
Up to 9/17. Keep em coming.
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ariich just got tossed from Chad's roulette and had an assured victory in Victor's snatched from him by an 8 seed. He's gonna be on the warpath and you're gonna need all the help you can get. ;)
It's really not been my week. :lol
It's definitely been your year though. :tup
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Up to 12/17 now. Deadline is midnight EST.
Fun fact, originally the Secret Menu was 10 artists, not just 5. Out of those 10...you have still only found 3. :lol
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It would only be a fun fact if I hit one of them ;D , which I know I did not do in the dessert round.
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"Let's go slackers!" -Tim, probably.... :biggrin:
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"Let's go slackers!" -Tim, probably.... :biggrin:
:rollin
I've made a conscious effort to hit a secret menu band this time.
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Tim already has a chart for everyone that plays roulettes and has been ready for 5 years.
Tim also never sees his family, locked in his man cave.
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:lol
Something like that. :lol
It's worse when I'm running a roulette. I can usually make it to round 6 before my wife goes, "What's going on with you lately?" :lol
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:lol
Hard to say, playing games with the guys, honey! :lol
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Tell her you're chatting with your mistress. Then when she finds out the real truth she'll say "thank god it's only a roulette".
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Tell her you're chatting with your mistress. Then when she finds out the real truth she'll say "thank god it's only a roulette".
That can't possibly go wrong ;)
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Tell her you're chatting with your mistress. Then when she finds out the real truth she'll say "thank god it's only a roulette".
Funny thing is, my wife jnows my slogan.
The mistresses in my life is sports & music. :lol
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Tell her you're chatting with your mistress. Then when she finds out the real truth she'll say "thank god it's only a roulette".
Not a chance. That is not her kind of humor, trust me.
I've told her about the roulettes. It's usually met with an eyeroll as it goes in one ear and out the other.
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Hey, at least she controls her TV watching. Lol
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Hey, at least she controls her TV watching. Lol
And I control mine!
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Tell her you're chatting with your mistress. Then when she finds out the real truth she'll say "thank god it's only a roulette".
Not a chance. That is not her kind of humor, trust me.
I've told her about the roulettes. It's usually met with an eyeroll as it goes in one ear and out the other.
I get that from my wife too! I've explained the premise of a roulette but not sure how I'd explain pics of Joe in his wife's robe?
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Easily. Have her find my Facebook page. It's my Profile pic! :lol
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Up to 15/17 now. Come on stragglers!
Some people have submitted artists that were cut from the original 10 Secret Menu artists. What do you guys think, should I reinstate the 5 that were cut?
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Up to 15/17 now. Come on stragglers!
Some people have submitted artists that were cut from the original 10 Secret Menu artists. What do you guys think, should I reinstate the 5 that were cut?
Only if it's an artist I submitted :neverusethis:
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Up to 15/17 now. Come on stragglers!
Some people have submitted artists that were cut from the original 10 Secret Menu artists. What do you guys think, should I reinstate the 5 that were cut?
Can I still get my Secret Artist points from last round?
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My name is Meeeeetroooo......
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Up to 15/17 now. Come on stragglers!
Some people have submitted artists that were cut from the original 10 Secret Menu artists. What do you guys think, should I reinstate the 5 that were cut?
I'm generally not a fan of changing the rules as we go along, but you're the host so really you can do whatever you like. :P
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I submitted mine sometime in the last 24-48 hours, along with the final Saki pairing.
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Up to 15/17 now. Come on stragglers!
Some people have submitted artists that were cut from the original 10 Secret Menu artists. What do you guys think, should I reinstate the 5 that were cut?
I'm generally not a fan of changing the rules as we go along, but you're the host so really you can do whatever you like. :P
Which can include bonus points for those responsible for lols such as Lube in the Face and Instant Boner. At least an extra point each for whoever sent them.
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Up to 15/17 now. Come on stragglers!
Some people have submitted artists that were cut from the original 10 Secret Menu artists. What do you guys think, should I reinstate the 5 that were cut?
I'm generally not a fan of changing the rules as we go along, but you're the host so really you can do whatever you like. :P
Which can include bonus points for those responsible for lols such as Lube in the Face and Instant Boner. At least an extra point each for whoever sent them.
:lol
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I submitted mine sometime in the last 24-48 hours, along with the final Saki pairing.
Warm or cold? I'm a warm kind of guy.
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Up to 15/17 now. Come on stragglers!
Some people have submitted artists that were cut from the original 10 Secret Menu artists. What do you guys think, should I reinstate the 5 that were cut?
I'm generally not a fan of changing the rules as we go along, but you're the host so really you can do whatever you like. :P
Which can include bonus points for those responsible for lols such as Lube in the Face
That's a great idea! Bonus points to ProfessorPeart!
I'll think about it. It's not like it would affect anybody's scores so far. Again, you guys have so far only found 3 out of a potential 10. :P
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Lube in the face is + infinity.
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Up to 15/17 now. Come on stragglers!
Some people have submitted artists that were cut from the original 10 Secret Menu artists. What do you guys think, should I reinstate the 5 that were cut?
I'm generally not a fan of changing the rules as we go along, but you're the host so really you can do whatever you like. :P
That is a kiss ass off the top rope! :lol
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Lube in the face is + infinity.
Does this mean I won the roulette then? :lol
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:lol
I would say yes. Lol
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Up to 15/17 now. Come on stragglers!
Some people have submitted artists that were cut from the original 10 Secret Menu artists. What do you guys think, should I reinstate the 5 that were cut?
I'm generally not a fan of changing the rules as we go along, but you're the host so really you can do whatever you like. :P
While we're at it can we change the rules to golf scoring? Lowest wins!
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Wait a minute......
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Lube in the face is + infinity.
Does this mean I won the roulette then? :lol
Whoever gets some lube in the face are the real winners.
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16/17 now.
Working on my guesses, and I'm convinced that a certain someone submitted twice :lol
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Still waiting on the last one. Google Form closes in 30 minutes.
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Wonder who it could be??
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I know for a fact it's not Stadler. :lol He linked a playlist from his Spotify account in his submission.
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Alright, got them all. Will post scramble in the morning.
We're in the endgame now.
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(https://i.imgur.com/D5FsRqa.jpg)
Absolute Priority - Dead Man Walkin’
Oasis - acemgnaph vpenroaus
Nord - The Only Way to Reach the Surface
District 97 - Ghost Girl
ioarf tclrue & aupl nsiannokh - eht aehtcwr
David Maxim Micic - Daydreamers
Beyond the Bridge - All a Man Can Do
Oceanside - The Frame
The Blue Nile- usyrdata ngiht
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Asia - Open Your Eyes
Pain of Salvation - The Perfect Element
la niáaumq de ecarh ápsajor - ha te vi neert lsa uelsc
Arcane Roots - Half the World
Helloween - Keeper of the Seven Keys
eadvlsne - gitdlahy
M83 - Outro
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Pain of salvation
M83
The blue Nile
Oasis
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Too funny... Endgame was on TV here last night, so I ended up watching it.
District 97 - Ghost Girl
Arcane Roots - Half the World
Helloween - Keeper of the Seven Keys (that didn't get scrambled very well!)
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Wakanda Forever
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David Maxim Micic - "Daydreamers".
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Asia - Open Your Eyes (GREAT choice, by the way; I'm jealous!!!)
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Pain of Salvation is The Perfect Element, excellent closer.
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Asia - Open Your Eyes (GREAT choice, by the way; I'm jealous!!!)
Before I saw this post, I thought for sure this was yours! And, I agree, this is a really good choice. When we first got our VCR when I was a kid, the Asia in Asia video was one of the first things my Dad rented, and then copied. I'm pretty sure I still have it in my garage somewhere.
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Asia - Open Your Eyes (GREAT choice, by the way; I'm jealous!!!)
Before I saw this post, I thought for sure this was yours! And, I agree, this is a really good choice. When we first got our VCR when I was a kid, the Asia in Asia video was one of the first things my Dad rented, and then copied. I'm pretty sure I still have it in my garage somewhere.
I just got the deluxe box of that show (video and audio) but haven't listened to it in a while.
I LOVE that song. It's one of my favorites, from what is my favorite Asia album.
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The Perfect Element
Outro
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Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms
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Asia - Open Your Eyes (GREAT choice, by the way; I'm jealous!!!)
Before I saw this post, I thought for sure this was yours!
Oasis is Stadler.
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Beyond The Bridge ?? - All A Man Can Do
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Absolute Priority-Dead Man Walking
Has to be Chad, could be Lonestar. Not sure which one blinked.
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A handful that I considered, interested to see how they do.
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A handful that I considered, interested to see how they do.
There’s none that I considered. :lol
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Oceansize - The Frame
Nord - The Only way to Reach the Surface
Some non-English from Puppies.
Helloween is clearly Timbo
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Absolute Priority - Dead Man Walkin’
Oasis - Champagne Supernova
Nord - The Only Way to Reach the Surface
District 97 - Ghost Girl
ioarf tclrue & Paul nsiannokh - The Watcher
David Maxim Micic - Daydreamers
Beyond the Bridge - All a Man Can Do
Oceanside - The Frame
The Blue Nile- Saturday Night
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Asia - Open Your Eyes
Pain of Salvation - The Perfect Element
la niáaumq de ecarh ápsajor - ha te vi neert lsa uelsc
Arcane Roots - Half the World
Helloween - Keeper of the Seven Keys
Enslaved - gitdlahy
M83 - Outro
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The Watcher
Saturday Night
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Something Something & Paul Something - The Watcher
Blue Nile looks like Saturday Night
Looks like an Enslaved in there. Gee, wonder who that could be.
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Helloween is clearly Timbo
It's not, and seeing my scores from the last round, no way I'd send that, though I LOVE the song.
I strongly considered Kiske's Do I Remember A Life? but decided to send something else.
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Helloween is clearly Timbo
It's not, and seeing my scores from the last round, no way I'd send that, though I LOVE the song.
I strongly considered Kiske's Do I Remember A Life? but decided to send something else.
Pain of Salvation?
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Beyond The Bridge ?? - All A Man Can Do
Chad.
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The Oasis is Champagne Supernova.
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The Oasis is Champagne Supernova.
Phenomenal song.
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The Oasis is Champagne Supernova.
Phenomenal song.
Yes, it is.
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Great band, great album.
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Great band, great album.
We still talking about Helloween?
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Great band, great album.
We still talking about Helloween?
We never were! :lol
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Helloween is clearly Timbo
It's not, and seeing my scores from the last round, no way I'd send that, though I LOVE the song.
I strongly considered Kiske's Do I Remember A Life? but decided to send something else.
Well this certainly fucks up my predictions :lol
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Great band, great album.
We still talking about Helloween?
Them too.
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Any chance he is messing with us? I had him down for Helloween as well.
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Looks like an Enslaved in there. Gee, wonder who that could be.
It's not who you think it is. :corn
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Looks like an Enslaved in there. Gee, wonder who that could be.
It's not who you think it is. :corn
Litho?
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About to start my first listen.
Got my guesses locked in and feeling mostly confident, assuming Tim and Puppies aren't lying. :lol
Stump the Sloth coming tomorrow.
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I don't lie when it comes to Helloween. Top 5 band right there for me.
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Number of songs in this roulette: 170
Number of different artists: 144
Shortest song: Little Voice - Sara Bareilles (2:20)
Longest song: Long Season - Fishmans (35:16)
Round 1 length: 2 hours 5 minutes 50 seconds
Round 2 length: 3 hours 6 minutes 54 seconds
Round 3 length: 2 hours 44 minutes 26 seconds
Round 4 length: 7 hours 8 minutes 16 seconds
Round 5 length: 3 hours 46 minutes 28 seconds
Combined length: 18 hours 51 minutes 54 seconds
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I think Ariich had individual rounds that were longer than that in his album roulette! :lol :lol
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I think Ariich had individual rounds that were longer than that in his album roulette! :lol :lol
Yeah, but Ariich isn't a mere mortal like the rest of us.
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(https://i.imgur.com/AosQioB.jpg)
Absolute Priority - Dead Man Walking
The vocals are very Geoff Tate. Powerful ending. Wish I had the lyrics so I could follow the story.
My Guess: lonestar
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Oasis - Champagne Supernova
Lovely song. Felt like something that would play at the end of the movie.
My Guess: Stadler
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Nord - The Only Way to Reach the Surface
I love pasta. You know, cause of all the noodling. (This is not a criticism)
Very proggy. Enjoyed this one.
My Guess: Puppies
Correct Sender: TAC
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District 97 - Ghost Girl
Interesting song.
My Guess: ProfessorPeart
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Fiora Cutler & Paul Hankinson - The Watcher
oh that’s pretty
My Guess: Lizzo
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David Maxim Micic - Daydreamers
Very “scrape-y” guitar tone, but great playing. I’ve heard of this guy somewhere, and I just wrote him off as just another djenty-wanker kind of guitar player. But he’s got some great chops. Two vocalists here, I definitely prefer the female singer.
My Guess: Buddyhunter1
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Beyond the Bridge - All a Man Can Do
Powerful.
My Guess: jingle.boy
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Oceansize - The Frame
Takes a few minutes to get going, but once it does it’s quite beautiful.
My Guess: romdrums
Correct Sender: Puppies
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The Blue Nile - Saturday Night
Is it wrong to listen to this on a Monday night? I don’t care it’s a great song.
My Guess: HOF
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Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Great lead playing from Knopfler as always, but other than that this one didn’t do much for me.
My Guess: Evermind
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Asia - Open Your Eyes
Fun fact, my very first concert was Asia and Yes back in 2009. Despite that, I haven’t explored Asia outside of their big hit.
Loved this song, great chorus and outro.
My Guess: King Postwhore
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Pain of Salvation - The Perfect Element
So this is Pain of Salvation? Huh, ok.
I suppose the downside of jumping to the ending of an album like this is that you don’t quite get the emotional payoff that you’d get from listening to the whole thing. I’m sure this would be better in context.
My Guess: ariich
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La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros - Ah te vi entre las luces
Very chill. Very Pink Floyd. Very good.
My Guess: Sacul
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Arcane Roots - Half The World
A little repetitive, but I like the vibe.
My Guess: TAC
Correct Sender: romdrums
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Halloween - Keeper of the Seven Keys
Hot damn those vocals
My Guess: wolfking
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Enslaved - Daylight
Ok. Wow.
My Guess: twosuitluke
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M83 - Outro
Short, sweet, and beautiful. A fitting end to this playlist.
My Guess: faizoff
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The Blue Nile - Saturday Night
Is it wrong to listen to this on a Monday night? I don’t care it’s a great song.
My Guess: HOF
Correct, and it is legal to listen to it any night of the week!
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Correct. I hoped to hit one of the secret artists, otherwise I had pretty much no chance to win. Sad you didn't like it much.
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M83 - Outro
Short, sweet, and beautiful. A fitting end to this playlist.
My Guess: faizoff
Correct guess, and also apt description.
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Correct, I did send Helloween.
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Yep, that's me.
Are you going to reveal who the remaining 7 secret menu artists were?
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I didn't send Nord.
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Yep again. Not excited about the impression.
Another Ok Wow which must mean either another 10 or maybe a 1.
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Yep again. Not excited about the impression.
Another Ok Wow which must mean either another 10 or maybe a 1.
I'm gonna go with 10, because that's an amazing song. Which I didn't send.... :yeahright :facepalm:
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Yep again. Not excited about the impression.
Another Ok Wow which must mean either another 10 or maybe a 1.
I'm gonna go with 10, because that's an amazing song. Which I didn't send.... :yeahright :facepalm:
Well I sent it, so confirmed 1/10
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Wrong!!!
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Correct on my song sent.
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Absolute Priority - Dead Man Walking
The vocals are very Geoff Tate. Powerful ending. Wish I had the lyrics so I could follow the story.
My Guess: lonestar
https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Absolute_Priority/Hunter/355623
And you are correct ... we both sent this one, and I politely re-submitted (since RJ was the one that introduced this album to the forum).
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Yup, that's mine.
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Mine was right. Big mystery!! :) :) :)
Thank god I didn't shoot JFK or bury Jimmy Hoffa. They would have solved it on November 24, 1963 and August 1, 1975, respectively. At least you guys know I'm not DB Cooper!!! :)
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David Maxim Micic - Daydreamers
Very “scrape-y” guitar tone, but great playing. I’ve heard of this guy somewhere, and I just wrote him off as just another djenty-wanker kind of guitar player. But he’s got some great chops. Two vocalists here, I definitely prefer the female singer.
My Guess: Buddyhunter1
Correct, and yeah he gets lumped in with a lot of instrumental prog guitarists like Plini, but he transcends that classification in my opinion. It helps that a lot of his stuff has guest vocals, but my first reaction to that album was that it scratched my itch for huge, bright, optimistic, wall-of-sound metal with excellent riffs and melodies that only a certain Canadian musician we both ranked #1 in the countdown thread had managed to do prior. ;)
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I don't even know if I'd lump Plini into that. He's the most melodic and interesting of them to me. David does so much more than that though.
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I don't even know if I'd lump Plini into that. He's the most melodic and interesting of them to me. David does so much more than that though.
He's melodic yeah, and his playing style and the atmosphere of his songs is pretty similar to David's, but I'm not that into him. For me, he falls into the trap with most guitar-driven instrumental prog of being way too one-dimensional. I saw him opening for Periphery the other week and I wished his set was like, half the length it was.
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We're probably just not going to agree on that. I've seen dozens of those players on Youtube, and most of them I forget their names right after I learn them. He's one of the few that I've kept coming back to and actually remember his music afterwards, with to me a fairly wide range of influences. You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
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Yeah Plini doesn’t do much for me. I do have the Archetype Plini plugin from Neural DSP, and that thing sounds awesome.
And I figured out where I first heard DMM
https://youtu.be/5okklYnKMyQ?si=mBj7MGURaDBiIYZH
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Yeah, that's basically the G3 concept updated for the past decade or so.
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Place Vendome - dhtneur ni eht ctiesand
District 97 - ayst rof hte ingnde
Sting - Fragile
trg - gnaginiim
M83 - Go
David Maxim Micic - kelirnw zmea
ilsa thaivibilas - dcena fo the tnhskgi
Thrice - nladednoi wnei
nlhscioa lbtriel - eagpa
tedoecf - ntod ays eyoogbd
Voyager - yawrnua
Oasis - Going Nowhere
Saki - nertbshsig
alyraue - al asca lde eomrbh
ianp fo sanvaolit - ingend theem
Thy Catafalque - éman emerkv
White Void - tshi eaoaplypsc is orf yuo
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We're probably just not going to agree on that. I've seen dozens of those players on Youtube, and most of them I forget their names right after I learn them. He's one of the few that I've kept coming back to and actually remember his music afterwards, with to me a fairly wide range of influences. You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
Yeah, describing Plini as one-dimensional is something I can't get on board with. But seeing the recent setlist (didn't know he was on tour) I can see why Buddy would think that.
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Voyager
M83-Go
District 97
Sting- Fragile…that’s Stads.
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Voyager
M83-Go
District 97
Sting- Fragile…that’s Stads.
I dunno, there’s a second Oasis song (Going Nowhere) that might be Stadler.
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Voyager
M83-Go
District 97
Sting- Fragile…that’s Stads.
I dunno, there’s a second Oasis song (Going Nowhere) that might be Stadler.
Oh sure. Didn’t look close enough.
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Sting- Fragile…that’s Stads.
Nah, that's me.
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Sting- Fragile…that’s Stads.
Nah, that's me.
Good tune, though; I think I sent the Spanish version to TAC in his roulette.
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Thrice
Voyager
Saki
White Void
Thy Catafalque
David Maxim Micic
Place Vendome - that's TAC
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Place Vendone is not me. Probably the same person that sent Helloween.
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Going back to Matchmaker, Tim did you send Nord?
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You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
What does that even mean? :lol But yes, most guitar-driven instrumental prog bores me to tears. It's not a style I generally enjoy.
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Going back to Matchmaker, Tim did you send Nord?
(https://media.tenor.com/hd38QbURZjkAAAAC/it-was-me-confess.gif)
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Then surely that means Puppies sent Arcane Roots? The rest of the guesses I’m pretty sure are correct.
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You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
What does that even mean? :lol But yes, most guitar-driven instrumental prog bores me to tears. It's not a style I generally enjoy.
jingle and I both sent instrumental acoustic guitar music in ariich's last roulette in the same round and we had last and next to last place. :lol The way you're talking here and knowing you aren't into Who Bit the Moon (DMM's most Plini-esque album) confirms that you don't like the electric version of that.
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You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
What does that even mean? :lol But yes, most guitar-driven instrumental prog bores me to tears. It's not a style I generally enjoy.
jingle and I both sent instrumental acoustic guitar music in ariich's last roulette in the same round and we had last and next to last place. :lol The way you're talking here and knowing you aren't into Who Bit the Moon (DMM's most Plini-esque album) confirms that you don't like the electric version of that.
The Rik Emmett stuff? Yeah, that got unnecessarily crapped on. :lol
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You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
What does that even mean? :lol But yes, most guitar-driven instrumental prog bores me to tears. It's not a style I generally enjoy.
jingle and I both sent instrumental acoustic guitar music in ariich's last roulette in the same round and we had last and next to last place. :lol The way you're talking here and knowing you aren't into Who Bit the Moon (DMM's most Plini-esque album) confirms that you don't like the electric version of that.
The Rik Emmett stuff? Yeah, that got unnecessarily crapped on. :lol
Crapped on? It scored a 7.7/10!
You didn't even let me into your roulette. :P
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You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
What does that even mean? :lol But yes, most guitar-driven instrumental prog bores me to tears. It's not a style I generally enjoy.
jingle and I both sent instrumental acoustic guitar music in ariich's last roulette in the same round and we had last and next to last place. :lol The way you're talking here and knowing you aren't into Who Bit the Moon (DMM's most Plini-esque album) confirms that you don't like the electric version of that.
Instrumental acoustic guitar music probably wouldn't fare much better, for future reference. :biggrin: And yeah, spot-on with why Who Bit The Moon is my least favorite album of his. Though I do really like Ego and Bilo I despite them being almost entirely instrumental - I just find the songwriting to be particularly strong on those, I suppose. David Maxim Micic is also probably one of my favorite guitarists, so that certainly helps.
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You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
What does that even mean? :lol But yes, most guitar-driven instrumental prog bores me to tears. It's not a style I generally enjoy.
jingle and I both sent instrumental acoustic guitar music in ariich's last roulette in the same round and we had last and next to last place. :lol The way you're talking here and knowing you aren't into Who Bit the Moon (DMM's most Plini-esque album) confirms that you don't like the electric version of that.
The Rik Emmett stuff? Yeah, that got unnecessarily crapped on. :lol
Crapped on? It scored a 7.7/10!
IT WAS LAST PLACE OUT OF 23 SUBMISSIONS!!! IT FINISHED BEHIND KING GIZZARD!!!!!!!!!
:rollin
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Then surely that means Puppies sent Arcane Roots? The rest of the guesses I’m pretty sure are correct.
Nope. I sent Oceansize.
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You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
What does that even mean? :lol But yes, most guitar-driven instrumental prog bores me to tears. It's not a style I generally enjoy.
jingle and I both sent instrumental acoustic guitar music in ariich's last roulette in the same round and we had last and next to last place. :lol The way you're talking here and knowing you aren't into Who Bit the Moon (DMM's most Plini-esque album) confirms that you don't like the electric version of that.
The Rik Emmett stuff? Yeah, that got unnecessarily crapped on. :lol
Crapped on? It scored a 7.7/10!
IT WAS LAST PLACE OUT OF 23 SUBMISSIONS!!! IT FINISHED BEHIND KING GIZZARD!!!!!!!!!
:rollin
Out of 24, actually. :)
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Then surely that means Puppies sent Arcane Roots? The rest of the guesses I’m pretty sure are correct.
Nope. I sent Oceansize.
:censored
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Pain of Salvation.
Nicholas Britell.
"Don't Say Goodbye".
Rayuela - "La Casa Del Hombre".
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Then surely that means Puppies sent Arcane Roots? The rest of the guesses I’m pretty sure are correct.
Nope. I sent Oceansize.
:censored
Hey Metro, I sent Arcane Roots. ;D
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You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
What does that even mean? :lol But yes, most guitar-driven instrumental prog bores me to tears. It's not a style I generally enjoy.
jingle and I both sent instrumental acoustic guitar music in ariich's last roulette in the same round and we had last and next to last place. :lol The way you're talking here and knowing you aren't into Who Bit the Moon (DMM's most Plini-esque album) confirms that you don't like the electric version of that.
The Rik Emmett stuff? Yeah, that got unnecessarily crapped on. :lol
Crapped on? It scored a 7.7/10!
You didn't even let me into your roulette. :P
:lol
I rated your song #1 if it’s any consolation.
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You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
What does that even mean? :lol But yes, most guitar-driven instrumental prog bores me to tears. It's not a style I generally enjoy.
jingle and I both sent instrumental acoustic guitar music in ariich's last roulette in the same round and we had last and next to last place. :lol The way you're talking here and knowing you aren't into Who Bit the Moon (DMM's most Plini-esque album) confirms that you don't like the electric version of that.
The Rik Emmett stuff? Yeah, that got unnecessarily crapped on. :lol
Crapped on? It scored a 7.7/10!
IT WAS LAST PLACE OUT OF 23 SUBMISSIONS!!! IT FINISHED BEHIND KING GIZZARD!!!!!!!!!
:rollin
Wait, someone sent the Gizz?
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You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
What does that even mean? :lol But yes, most guitar-driven instrumental prog bores me to tears. It's not a style I generally enjoy.
jingle and I both sent instrumental acoustic guitar music in ariich's last roulette in the same round and we had last and next to last place. :lol The way you're talking here and knowing you aren't into Who Bit the Moon (DMM's most Plini-esque album) confirms that you don't like the electric version of that.
The Rik Emmett stuff? Yeah, that got unnecessarily crapped on. :lol
Crapped on? It scored a 7.7/10!
IT WAS LAST PLACE OUT OF 23 SUBMISSIONS!!! IT FINISHED BEHIND KING GIZZARD!!!!!!!!!
:rollin
Wait, someone sent the Gizz?
Yeah... YOU! https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=58332.msg2996807#msg2996807
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Mine was right. Big mystery!! :) :) :)
Thank god I didn't shoot JFK or bury Jimmy Hoffa. They would have solved it on November 24, 1963 and August 1, 1975, respectively. At least you guys know I'm not DB Cooper!!! :)
This sounds like something DB Cooper would say :biggrin:
But we all know that DB Cooper is actually Tommy Wiseau.
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Winner gets a copy of my mixtape.
Loser also gets a copy of my mixtape.
From the tracker thread if you missed it.
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Place Vendome - dhtneur ni eht ctiesand
District 97 - Stay for the Ending
Sting - Fragile
GTR - Imagining
M83 - Go
David Maxim Micic - Wrinkle Maze
ilsa thaivibilas - Dance of the Knights
Thrice - nladednoi wnei
Nicholas Britell - eagpa
tedoecf - Don't Say Goodbye
Voyager - yawrnua
Oasis - Going Nowhere
Saki - nertbshsig
Rayuela- La Casa Del Hombre
Pain of Salvation - Ending Theme
Thy Catafalque - éman emerkv
White Void - tshi eaoaplypsc is orf yuo
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GTR-Imagining-Kingshmegland..
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You might just be the ariich of that style. :p
What does that even mean? :lol But yes, most guitar-driven instrumental prog bores me to tears. It's not a style I generally enjoy.
jingle and I both sent instrumental acoustic guitar music in ariich's last roulette in the same round and we had last and next to last place. :lol The way you're talking here and knowing you aren't into Who Bit the Moon (DMM's most Plini-esque album) confirms that you don't like the electric version of that.
The Rik Emmett stuff? Yeah, that got unnecessarily crapped on. :lol
Crapped on? It scored a 7.7/10!
IT WAS LAST PLACE OUT OF 23 SUBMISSIONS!!! IT FINISHED BEHIND KING GIZZARD!!!!!!!!!
:rollin
Wait, someone sent the Gizz?
Yeah... YOU! https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=58332.msg2996807#msg2996807
:rollin
I thought we were talking about your current roulette dude! It's OK, Lizzo is gonna send King Gizzy on my behalf in your roulette :tup
I just looked at the scores in the round you posted thinking "Gizz did pretty well, they came third in that round (understandable with the score Rich awarded)", then realised it was reverse order :facepalm:
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Saki has only one song....let's see how long this takes. :lol
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Yeah... YOU! https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=58332.msg2996807#msg2996807
:rollin
I thought we were talking about your current roulette dude! It's OK, Lizzo is gonna send King Gizzy on my behalf in your roulette :tup
Waiting for a check in the mail first. (https://i.imgur.com/5ZG55cI.gif)
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I thought we were talking about your current roulette dude! It's OK, Lizzo is gonna send King Gizzy on my behalf in your roulette :tup
It's gonna take some set of brass balls for anyone to send me King Gizzy
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I thought we were talking about your current roulette dude! It's OK, Lizzo is gonna send King Gizzy on my behalf in your roulette :tup
It's gonna take some set of brass balls for anyone to send me King Gizzy
I'm sorry I couldn't be your guy, but FYI mine are mirror balls...
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David Maxim Micic - Wrinkle Maze
ilsa thaivibilas - Dance of the Knights
Pain of Salvation - Ending Theme
tedoecf - Dont say goodbye
District 97 - Stay for the Ending
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This Apocalypse Is For You
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All of the songs are now on the playlist
The only ones missing are Oceansize - The Frame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODw2B1ZL4Ps)
And both of RJ's submissions from Round 2
Gacharic Spin - Lonely Mart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGIQ1uCTIgA)
BAND-MAID - Forward (https://youtu.be/YQwmCHGTxco?t=31)
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All of the songs are now on the playlist
The only ones missing are Oceansize - The Frame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODw2B1ZL4Ps)
And both of RJ's submissions from Round 2
Gacharic Spin - Lonely Mart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGIQ1uCTIgA)
BAND-MAID - Forward (https://youtu.be/YQwmCHGTxco?t=31)
Too bad that youtube version of The Frame sounds terrible. Not sure why that album isn't available on streaming services anywhere.
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Very busy this week. Working on final scores and will have those up tomorrow.
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:corn
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I'll just say now, it's nothing personal.
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I'll just say now, it's nothing personal.
Sweet! 1/10 incoming.....and the Enslaved song I should have sent gets a perfect score :lol
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Made the executive decision to reinstate the other 5 Secret Menu artists. It doesn't change the winner, they still win with or without that.
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jingle.boy - 13.5
Main Entry: Beyond the Bridge - All a Man Can Do
10/10
Phenomenal song. Since you previously submitted Dead Man Walkin’, I’ll say this: They’re both great and powerful songs, but I give this one the slight edge because I think it holds up better on its own.
Wine Pairing: Defecto - Don’t Say Goodbye
3.5/5
Very simple, but emotional song. Really liked it. I found the vocals a bit grating at first, but they grew on me.
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Sacul - 13
Main Entry: La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros - Ah te vi entre las luces
9/10
That bassline(You know which one I’m talking about) might be my favorite thing ever.
Wine Pairing: Rayuela - La Casa del Hombre
4/5
Very cool very Jazzy
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Buddyhunter1 - 12.5
Main Entry: David Maxim Micic - Daydreamers
8.5/10
Wine Pairing: David Maxim Micic - Wrinkle Maze
4/5
Nothing else to add about Daydreamers that I didn’t say before. Wrinkle Maze is a wonderful, cinematic piece, and the addition of Per Nilsson is always a nice touch. This David dude is a talented guy.
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twosuitluke - 11.5
Main Entry: Enslaved - Daylight
8.5/10
“Ok wow” seems to have become something a coveted reaction here. Sorry to disappoint, but it’s not quite a 10 for me. I don’t love the first 3 minutes. Everything after that is amazing though.
Wine Pairing: Thy Catafalque - Néma Vermek
3/5
Black metal makes me wanna brush my teeth, this makes me wanna floss. Good song overall though. That riff at 2:37 is goodness.
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TAC - 11.5
Main Entry: Nord - The Only Way to Reach the Surface
8/10
This song was a fun journey. Very good.
Wine Pairing: White Void - This Apocalypse is for You
3.5/5
Reminds me of Ghost, back when Ghost was still good.
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faizoff - 11.5
Main Entry: M83 - Outro
8/10
Beautiful
Wine Pairing: M83 - Go!
3.5/5
Simple, groovy, and catchy
I do kinda wish that Outro was the WP so that it could close out the playlist for the whole roulette.
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HOF - 11.5
Main Entry: The Blue Nile - Saturday Night
7.5/10
I just really like the chill vibe of this one.
Wine Pairing: Nicholas Britell - Agape
4/5
Beautiful piece of music.
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lonestar - 11.5
Main Entry: Absolute Priority - Dead Man Walking
8/10
A powerful ending that I’m sure would be even more powerful in context of the full album. I’ll definitely give that listen one of these days.
Wine Pairing: Saki - Brightness
3.5/5
Very tasty solos.
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romdrums - 11
Main Entry: Arcane Roots - Half The World
7.5/10
This grew on me a bit. The repetitiveness doesn’t bother me as much, and I do like the buildup.
Wine Pairing: Voyager - Runaway
3.5/5
Reminds me of a heavier Duran Duran. I like it.
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King Postwhore - 11
Main Entry: Asia - Open Your Eyes
8/10
Progressive Pop Rock at its finest. I especially love the last 2.5 minutes.
Wine Pairing: GTR - Imagining
3/5
Love Hackett and Howe, but somehow have never bothered to check this out. My only knowledge of it is the infamous one word review of this album, “SHT”.
This song was just fine. Sounded like a leftover song from Drama. Kinda expected more from a collaboration between those two guitarists.
I also didn’t notice until now that this is 6 minutes, when the time limit was 5 :p Oh well, I guess my cup overfloweth.
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Puppies - 11
Main Entry: Oceansize - The Frame
8/10
Takes a while to get where it’s going, but it’s worth the wait.
Wine Pairing: Thrice - Dandelion Wine
3/5
+3 Secret Menu
You've found one of the Secret Menu Artists! Enjoy your three bonus points.
Vocals remind me of Chris Cornell at time. Cool song.
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Stadler - 10.5
Main Entry: Champagne Supernova - Oasis
8/10
Wine Pairing: Oasis - Going Nowhere
2.5/5
Champagne Supernova is a fantastic piece of BritPop.
Going Nowhere is kind of a fitting title, because it didn’t really go anywhere interesting for me.
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wolfking - 10.5
Main Entry: Helloween - Keeper of the Seven Keys
7.5/10
+3 Secret Menu
You've found one of the Secret Menu Artists! Enjoy your three bonus points.
The vocals are the true standout here. Powerful voice.
Wine Pairing: Place Vendome - Thunder in the Distance
3/5
The intro of this reminded me of Jump - Van Halen. This one was just alright.
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Lizzo - 10.5
Main Entry: Fiora Cutler & Paul Hankinson - The Watcher
7.5/10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT7rkmMMLBk
(I am Creed in this clip)
Wine Pairing: Lisa Batiashvili - Dance of the Knights
3/5
Kudos for having the most unique submissions this round.
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Evermind - 9
Main Entry: Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
5.5/10
Nothing has changed from my first impression. I like the lead playing, and not much else.
Wine Pairing: Sting - Fragile
3.5/5
Very moody song. I liked it.
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ProfessorPeart - 7.5
Main Entry: District 97 - Ghost Girl
5/10
Wine Pairing: District 97 - Stay for the Ending
3/5
Sorry dude, neither one of these did anything for me. I thought the vocals for both were pretty good, but the instrumentation on Ghost Girl at times sounded sounded like they were just making it up as they went along. Stay for the ending was better.
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ariich - 5
Main Entry: Pain of Salvation - The Perfect Element
3/10
Wine Pairing: Pain of Salvation - Ending Theme
2/5
Honestly, both of these songs came and went without grabbing me at all. Sorry man, just not my thing. Thanks for playing.
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And so the winner of Metro's Gourmet Roulette, with a score of 59.5 is...
BUDDYHUNTER1
You can find the rest of the scores in the Scoreboard linked in the OP.
And at long last...
THE SECRET MENU
1. Ulver
2. Winger (I am so sorry, HOF)
3. Kamelot
4. IQ
5. Amorphis
6. Helloween
7. Joy Division
8. Thrice
9. Tori Amos
10. Wu-Tang Clan (Yes, really)
Thanks to everyone for playing along through the ups and downs of my first roulette. I enjoyed it, and I hope you did too.
Now that it's over...I think I'm gonna go listen to some Devin Townsend.
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I was gonna send Wu-Tang Clan as well
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The Winner and Loser of the roulette should expect their prize in their DMs shortly.
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Congrats Buddy!
Metro, I just picked an ending song tied to Steve Howe. I forgot about the 5 minute limit. :lol
Thanks for having me in your roulette!
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Good to see Beyond the Bridge doing well.
Thanks for the roulette!
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I would've put Beyond the Bridge above Absolute Priority as well, that whole album is amazing.
Thanks for having me...if you didn't figure it out, aside from the Band Maid track, Saki was the guitarist in every wine pairing I sent. (she has 4 official projects, and none of her side stuff would've fit the stripped down tone of the salad course, don't think I've actually seen her play an acoustic guitar lol)
Congrats Not Rich on the victory!!!
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Wow, epic fail on my part. :lol
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Yeah, didn't have any expectations at all this round, so I guess maybe it even went slightly better than I might have anticipated. We don't seem like a particularly good match taste-wise (I'm always suspicious of Gizz superfans :p), but at least a couple things hit pretty well, so not all was lost. The format was fun anyway, glad to have been part of it.
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YEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH
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My third win! Thanks for having me, and thanks for enjoying the songs I sent. :biggrin: Definitely check out Bilo III, I think you'll love it. It's pretty much the only album I've found that almost manages to out-Devin Townsend Devin Townsend himself.
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Wow, epic fail on my part. :lol
Congrats ariich? :-\
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Wow, epic fail on my part. :lol
Congrats ariich? :-\
I know, pretty impressive. Outside of stack ranking, I think that's the lowest absolute score I've ever got in a roulette round. :lol
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Wow, epic fail on my part. :lol
Congrats ariich? :-\
I know, pretty impressive. Outside of stack ranking, I think that's the lowest absolute score I've ever got in a roulette round. :lol
Now you know the pain of mortality. :p
Congrats Buddy!
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Wow, epic fail on my part. :lol
Congrats ariich? :-\
I know, pretty impressive. Outside of stack ranking, I think that's the lowest absolute score I've ever got in a roulette round. :lol
Now you know the pain of mortality. :p
Hey now, I'm the master of throwing away a lead. :lol But I have on occasion made epic comebacks and surprise wins, so I guess it probably somewhat evens out.
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Oof
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Feeling a strong 7 to a light 8 on this mixtape.
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Hell yeah, glad you loved those songs, check both La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros albums, they're such good prog albums, very varied and diverse. Also check out that Rayuela record, it's quite nice. If you're curious about more Argentinean prog, you reaaally need to try Serú Girán's La Grasa de las Capitales, I couldn't find a way to send it on the roulette but you'll dig it. And finally, Bubu - Anabelas, since you're a big Magma fan - I almost sent the first song on the epic round but the no instrumentals rule prevented it :P
Congrats ariich Buddy! Didn't realize I was in second place, maybe I should have really sent Ommadawn in the epic round :lol
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I still ended up in last? It's a damn fix! This mixtape better be a good pick me up :lol
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Thanks for hosting me Metro. It was fun playing.
Congrats buddyhunter1!!!!
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Thanks, Metro, this was a blast!! And congratulations to the winner! I'm going to go jump out of a plane.
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Wow, I actually finished tied for 4th, not bad!
This was a fun roulette. I really liked the format. Thanks for running this Metro.
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Wait, you had Winger the band on the secret menu, but not Kip Winger solo? Preposterous! :lol
This was a fun roulette. Enjoyed the format a lot. Thanks for hosting!
And congrats, Buddy!
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Thanks for running this dude. I'll be honest, going in to it I was over confident knowing you like Devy and Gizzy, but alas I sent trash music :lol
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Oh I took the Bronze! I'll take that.
Congrats Buddy!
Great format Metro, and excellent job keeping the pace! It was fun and I look forward to Metro V.2,
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I've already won but here's a bonus for the sex round anyways.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujsUCqe-QIk
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Peter has made many straight men question their sexuality.
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I still ended up in last? It's a damn fix! This mixtape better be a good pick me up :lol
Consider it a consolation prize.
And pay close attention. That goes for buddy, too.
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I still ended up in last? It's a damn fix! This mixtape better be a good pick me up :lol
Consider it a consolation prize.
And pay close attention. That goes for buddy, too.
Errrr, what the hell am I listening to? :lol
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Thanks for playing!
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good to see you enjoyed Oceansize's The Frame!
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I still ended up in last? It's a damn fix! This mixtape better be a good pick me up :lol
Consider it a consolation prize.
And pay close attention. That goes for buddy, too.
Errrr, what the hell am I listening to? :lol
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zK2CCCMdOcU
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I still ended up in last? It's a damn fix! This mixtape better be a good pick me up :lol
Consider it a consolation prize.
And pay close attention. That goes for buddy, too.
Errrr, what the hell am I listening to? :lol
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zK2CCCMdOcU
I'd rather that than Bon Jovi :hefdaddy
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That guy sings so many artists in the voice you just heard. LOL
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I've already won but here's a bonus for the sex round anyways.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujsUCqe-QIk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujsUCqe-QIk)
I'm adding a bonus sex round to my roulette now.
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Hold my dildo.
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I've already won but here's a bonus for the sex round anyways.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujsUCqe-QIk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujsUCqe-QIk)
I'm adding a bonus sex round to my roulette now.
This horny bunch was giving you one whether you wanted it or not.
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I still haven't forgotten the prank round in an old roulette when y'all sent me death and power metal :lol
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Hold my dildo.
Quotable. :lol
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Apparently this needs to be my first round submission in his upcoming roulette.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fZkTd2-dAE
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Woohoo! A secret menu band!
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Since I turned this into the Lubricated Roulette, I should have just sent this:
https://youtu.be/tkD74wAOTRE?si=gR-7UljgM5SzCi80
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I know, pretty impressive. Outside of stack ranking, I think that's the lowest absolute score I've ever got in a roulette round. :lol
My round 1 score (and Litho's Round 2) of "2" bitch slaps you.
:hifive: to Kade - I think he/I were the only ones to receive 10/10 perfect scores (without the benefit of a secret menu)?
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:hifive: to Kade - I think he/I were the only ones to receive 10/10 perfect scores (without the benefit of a secret menu)?
I got one perfect score but it was a wine pairing so it was a 5/5. :P
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:hifive: to Kade - I think he/I were the only ones to receive 10/10 perfect scores (without the benefit of a secret menu)?
I got one perfect score but it was a wine pairing so it was a 5/5. :P
So we're the Michelin chef's; you're the sommelier. ;)
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RJ came in middle place, does he also deserve a prize?
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RJ came in middle place, does he also deserve a prize?
My prize is the friends I made along the way. :heart
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RJ came in middle place, does he also deserve a prize?
My prize is the friends I made along the way. :heart
I love you, softy.
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Alright no mixtape for you.
People are saying it’s their album of the year.