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General => General Music Discussion => Topic started by: ReaperKK on March 10, 2022, 07:32:20 AM
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What's happening fellow DTF'ers? I was participating in Sacul's Roulette when I got the itch to run my own again, checking my email I realized it's been 10 FREAKING YEARS since I last ran a roulette, crazy how time flies. This roulette is open to everyone so the more the merrier. I don't remember a lot games being played during my last roulette so I'll have hangman, and first impressions for this roulette (sorry for copying you Sacul!). I'll run signups through the weekend and start Monday!
Format:
- 9 regular rounds, the final round I'll have the top 5 participants send me an album to listen to
- 1 song per round
- Scored will be 1 through 5 with half values
- There will be optional themes which can earn you extra points
Rules:
- No songs from albums I've rated on RYM (https://rateyourmusic.com/~ReaperKK (https://rateyourmusic.com/~ReaperKK)), if I haven't rated the album then it's fair game
- I prefer Spotify but youtube is fine as a back up, if neither work than you can send the files to me
- All rounds are open, you don't have to send a song that fits within the theme
Links:
Rate Your Music Profile (https://rateyourmusic.com/~ReaperKK)
Rounds:
- Round 1: Open
- Round 2: Optional Theme: Acoustic
- Round 3: Open
- Round 4: Optional Theme: Instrumental
- Round 5: Optional Theme: Short Songs (<2 minutes)
- Round 6: Optional Theme: Alternate Takes
- Round 7: Optional Theme: Long Songs (>9 minutes but no longer than 30 minutes)
- Round 8: Optional Theme: Covers
- Round 9: Open
- Round 10: Full Album
Some more details regarding the bonus rounds:
- Acoustic: Songs that are primarily acoustic, acoustic version of electric tracks will qualify for the bonus point as well as solo piano pieces. If in doubt ask yourself if it has an electric guitar in it, if it does it won't qualify
- Alternate Takes: Songs that are different takes of the original, live tracks are perfectly fine here, acoustic versions are fine here too. Please explain to me why this song is different from the original. I'm going to be pretty loose with this category. Please don't send covers and instead save that for the covers round.
- Covers: Send me cover songs. Covers of songs on albums I've rated on RYM are perfectly fine here. Please include the artist who performed the original first in your message to me
Likes & Dislikes:
I'm pretty open minded to a lot of varied music genres and styles, I'll give anything and everything a chance. Currently I've been listening to a lot of heavier music out there but that's just a recent preference.
If there is one thing that will quickly turn me off on a song then it'll be vocals. Usually it's the timbre that puts me off, but bad vocals aren't a deal breaker if the music is strong enough. For example I really don't care for Neal Morse's voice but the music on Innocence & Danger is fantastic so I still enjoyed the album.
It's hard to articulate my musical tastes but I'll try. I like songs that have a lot of strong melodies and if there is a technical component to track that will be an added bonus, I play guitar so good guitar playing is always a plus. Looking at some of favorite albums there is a lot of music that is showy but still maintains a solid foundation of melody and songwriting. I'm also big fan of thoughtful lyrical writing as well and while terrible lyrics aren't an immediate turn off great lyrics can elevate the music for me. I realize that what I wrote might not be any insightful but as I stated earlier even at the worst I can find bits of songs I like.
Participants:
Sign up!:- Vmadera00
- Tomislav95
- HOF
- Stadler
- TAC
- Puppies_On_Acid
- Sacul
- Kingshmegland
- Elite
- Cyril
- Lonestar
- jingle.boy
- Deadeye21
- Luoto
- wolfking
- senecadawg2
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Playlists:
- Round 1 Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4djDuYYvX37BpwgKMMb3Ed?si=997e882d79e24495&pt=bbe4918ddd8a6a423504757fe59f9765)
- Round 2 Playlist (Some songs were youtube only) (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3hrTyKOzClte9L7gSi3l5C?si=9d88cbf2d6734f06)
- Round 3 Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TL1fL380Ad84MuaxaF0jE?si=fd0027c7034a418a)
- Round 4 Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rANp6nlu1yYklTj5y1t5k?si=8f6fc0c8dd6845de&pt=8fe18d7ef3da89e1c2af015a54ccd7df)
- Round 5 Playlist (One song was not on Spotify) (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62cMlugumuyGdtVBkMO0Yk?si=ca16f7b9a8cc49c1)
- Round 6 Playlist (One song was not on Spotify) (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xxL3VAJWNjF0fYGuC4nVb?si=7f4d88f291384009)
- Round 7 Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48WvfIyoIlpq8IaVmrjKmT?si=83b46c4e168242ab)
- Round 8 Playlist (One song was not on Spotify) (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1qqdhPEXtfCKhihPm3bOCS?si=8541e2077c064786)
- Round 9 Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58geamfQI1S4Y6jev9cPVg?si=3e0f70a14b77481b)
Results:
- Round 1 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57340.msg2868341#msg2868341)
- Round 2 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57340.msg2870594#msg2870594)
- Round 3 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57340.msg2872986#msg2872986)
- Round 4 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57340.msg2875143#msg2875143)
- Round 5 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57340.msg2877639#msg2877639)
- Round 6 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57340.msg2881147#msg2881147)
- Round 7 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57340.msg2884732#msg2884732)
- Round 8 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57340.msg2888056#msg2888056)
- Round 9 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=57340.msg2891997#msg2891997)
Scores so far:
jingle.boy - 49
Kingshmegland - 48.5
senecadawg2 - 48
Vmader00 - 47.5
Lonestar - 47
Elite - 42.5
Sacul - 41.5
HOF - 41
Stadler - 40.5
Deadeye21 - 39.5
Luoto - 39.5
Tomislav95 - 39
TAC - 38.5
wolfking - 37.5
Cyril - 37
Puppies_On_Acid - 35
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Full album round, interesting.
Im in
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Count me in!
BTW for Round 7 theme, I read Love song instead of Long song and tried to think of a reason you'd want a long love song :lol
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I do like it long ..... :lol
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But no longer than 30 minutes :P
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I do like it long ..... :lol
:zydarscouch:
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But no longer than 30 minutes :P
I'm not in my 20's anymore lol
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I’d be down for this! Though I see from RYM that Pull only got 2 stars from you. Humph!
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I haven't looked at RYM, but I'm in. I can cobble together something. :)
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In!!!!!!!!!
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In it to win it! But realistically, in it to finish in the bottom third. :corn
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Am in :metal
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Yes please!
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Can I join?
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Of course you can!
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I’d be down for this! Though I see from RYM that Pull only got 2 stars from you. Humph!
That’s two stars too many.
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in it to lose it
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In if there's still room.
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In if there's still room.
Ditto ... I think I can find something that might tickle your earbuds.
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BTW for Round 7 theme, I read Love song instead of Long song and tried to think of a reason you'd want a long love song :lol
I did the exact same double-take.
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Definitely space, I'll add you guys to the list now.
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Would love to be involved, how do I sign up!
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You just did!
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Is that easy!
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How are ya planning on handling the bonus points? If I were to make my roulette again, I'd prob make them worth only half a point tbh, else everyone would feel obligated to partake in the optional themes :P
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How are ya planning on handling the bonus points? If I were to make my roulette again, I'd prob make them worth only half a point tbh, else everyone would feel obligated to partake in the optional themes :P
Your newest round is killing you, eh? :lol
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Would love to be involved, how do I sign up!
Added!
How are ya planning on handling the bonus points? If I were to make my roulette again, I'd prob make them worth only half a point tbh, else everyone would feel obligated to partake in the optional themes :P
That's good food for thought, I'm not sure. I haven't done a roulette with bonus points but I'll drink-about-it at tomorrows DT show.
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How are ya planning on handling the bonus points? If I were to make my roulette again, I'd prob make them worth only half a point tbh, else everyone would feel obligated to partake in the optional themes :P
Your newest round is killing you, eh? :lol
Yeah no shit :lol
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:lol
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I must say that Strangers In the Night, The Number Of the Beast, and Kill 'em All each rating two stars on RYM has me worried about this roulette. Literally three of my favorite albums.
I also noticed One Hot Minute got 1.5 stars. I'm not a RHCP guy, but I think that album is pretty good.
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I must say that Strangers In the Night, The Number Of the Beast, and Kill 'em All each rating two stars on RYM has me worried about this roulette. Literally three of my favorite albums.
I also noticed One Hot Minute got 1.5 stars. I'm not a RHCP guy, but I think that album is pretty good.
Yeah, I'm expecting all of us to fail miserably in this roulette :lol
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Lol, don't worry about it. My tastes don't line up to everyone so I'll be kind lol but I am really pumped about hearing what you guys send me.
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I just enjoy sharing music with people, so I'm going to have fun either way. If something sticks with you, great! If not, well, at least I had fun :)
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i have so much music all the time i don't even know where to begin
but it'd help if you could outline your tastes a little bit :lol
the likes & dislikes section is a bit... vague
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Gonna be honest, picking stuff that’s not on your RYM in any capacity is gonna be really damn tricky. It seems like you’ve reviewed a lot of my main tastes, so I don’t know how I’m gonna survive this!
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Sure, I'm in :)
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I have a couple of questions.
1) Are you doing this to discover new music/bands? If so, I'll gladly send all new artists to you (ie, acts you haven't rated anything of on your RYM). If not, I'm happy to broaden your aperture on acts that you maybe have only rated 1 or a few albums of.
2) Acoustic round ... would piano-only also count?
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Too late to join? Need some distractions at the minute.
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i have so much music all the time i don't even know where to begin
but it'd help if you could outline your tastes a little bit :lol
the likes & dislikes section is a bit... vague
I will update it in a bit to try and help clarify.
Sure, I'm in :)
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I have a couple of questions.
1) Are you doing this to discover new music/bands? If so, I'll gladly send all new artists to you (ie, acts you haven't rated anything of on your RYM). If not, I'm happy to broaden your aperture on acts that you maybe have only rated 1 or a few albums of.
2) Acoustic round ... would piano-only also count?
1. Yup, I'm so disconnecting from the albums and artists that people listen to on the forum that I want some new recommendations. Some of my favorite band I found through this forum so I'd love to try and find some more great music. Plus it'll be fun running a roulette.
2. Good catch, piano-only works, I didn't of that but I'll update that in the OP.
Too late to join? Need some distractions at the minute.
Added.
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Another quick question: For the Alternate takes, assuming you means by the same artist, and not covers?
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Another quick question: For the Alternate takes, assuming you means by the same artist, and not covers?
Yeah, should be, considering covers are a separate optional theme in itself :lol
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Any chance I might still get in on this?
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Any chance I might still get in on this?
Holy fuck... determined to maintain your lead over Cheffy-Poo, eh?
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Any chance I might still get in on this?
Holy fuck... determined to maintain your lead over Cheffy-Poo, eh?
Right? Little fucker...
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:lol :lol
Damn right I am. (Although, looking at the list of artists for this one, I dont love my chances)
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Sent for Round 1.
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Any chance I might still get in on this?
Yup, added!
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Sent for rounds 1-9! :metal :metal :metal :metal :corn
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Sent for rounds 1-9! :metal :metal :metal :metal :corn
Did Cyril hack Pup's account?
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Sent for the first round!
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Sent something I'm surprised isn't banned at all :corn
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Sent something in that I don’t think I’ve seen on the RYM. I’m very prepared to fail, though.
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When is the deadline for submittal? Tomorrow good?
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Sent for round 1
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When is the deadline for submittal? Tomorrow good?
I'm officially taking submissions today and closing sign-ups. Going to let it go through Wednesday so you're good!
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Submissions for Round 1 start today. I already have a good chunk of music submitted so if I can get the rest in by today then we can do hangman tomorrow.
Deadline is Wednesday!
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When is the deadline for submittal? Tomorrow good?
I'm officially taking submissions today and closing sign-ups. Going to let it go through Wednesday so you're good!
You’re going to get it on Thursday then. :lol
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:lol
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When is the deadline for submittal? Tomorrow good?
I'm officially taking submissions today and closing sign-ups. Going to let it go through Wednesday so you're good!
You’re going to get it on Thursday then. :lol
Or Friday from Lucas. ;)
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Sent!
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Sent!
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When is the deadline for submittal? Tomorrow good?
I'm officially taking submissions today and closing sign-ups. Going to let it go through Wednesday so you're good!
You’re going to get it on Thursday then. :lol
Or Friday from Lucas. ;)
Sent something I'm surprised isn't banned at all :corn
:neverusethis:
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Paying attention: I'm as good at it as King is at spelling.
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This entire roulette is gonna be dedicated to my usual staples because I have so many of them lol
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Sent something I'm surprised isn't banned at all :corn
I'm looking forward to seeing you fall flat on your face.
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Paying attention: I'm as good at it as King is at spelling.
No Canuck is going to beat me in shit talking! Unless it's on Facebook. I'm still suspended. :lol
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When is the deadline for submittal? Tomorrow good?
I'm officially taking submissions today and closing sign-ups. Going to let it go through Wednesday so you're good!
You’re going to get it on Thursday then. :lol
Did anyone ask you? :)
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Sending this afternoon after figuring out what would be my safest route here.
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Once again, starting with some classic tomicore
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Got almost all the submissions in, just missing two. If I get those in today I'll toss the hangman up.
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Stadler and Elate..LFG!!
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Elate :lol
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Getting very keen! This is gonna be awesome!
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Elate :lol
Don't tell me you've never seen that before :lol
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Elate :lol
Don't tell me you've never seen that before :lol
Guess I never paid that much attention, probably just read over it.
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Got almost all the submissions in, just missing two. If I get those in today I'll toss the hangman up.
Sent! (twice)
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Just one left....
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slow ride take it easy
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Apparently there's no internet connection outside of Tom Brady's parents' house.
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Password is GoodellSUX
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Roger that.
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So I was able to piggyback off the Brady's wifi, and my song is in!
:)
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:lol
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Alright since most of the hangman is completed here are the final results:
Vmader00: Rivers Of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name
Tomislav95: Dead Letter Circus - The Mile
HOF: Enchant - King
Stadler: The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature
TAC: Dawn Of Solace - Lead Wings
Puppies_On_Acid: Threshold - Slipstream
Sacul: Nine Inch Nails - The Wretched
Kingshmegland: Yesternight - Who You Are
Elite: Toehider - Whatever Makes You Feel Superior
Cyril: The Paper Chase - The Small Of Your Back The Nape Of Your neck (the blizzard)
Lonestar: Gacharic Spin - Mindset
jingle.boy: Absolute Priority - Dead Man Walkin'
Deadeye21: Iron Maiden - Hell On Earth
Luoto: Amorphis - Sampo
wolfking: Evergrey - As I Lie Here Bleeding
sececadawg2: Soen - Lascivious
Link for the spotify playlist for this round has been updated in the OP. First impressions are coming later tonight. A lot of great music this round.
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I would like an "A", please.
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I'll take an "S" for telling Tim to "Suck it."
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Is that last entry, Soen?
Evergrey / As I Lie Here Bleeding. Kade perhaps?
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Oh, and let's have an F while we're at it.
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Is that last entry, Soen?
Evergrey / As I Lie Here Bleeding. Kade perhaps?
Jingle came to play :lol
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Is that last entry, Soen?
And the song is Lascivious, one of my favorites :metal that drum fill in chorus is epic :metal
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Is that last entry, Soen?
Evergrey / As I Lie Here Bleeding. Kade perhaps?
Jingle came to play :lol
Just channeling my inner Evermind :lol
Also, that "F", is for "Fuck you, Kade ... I had Evergrey lined up for the acoustic round"
I also see Dawn of Solace up there. I seem to recall Tim pimping that band recently?
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Wait, there are themes? :lol Fortunately, there isn't one for round 1
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Let's see the T
Wait, there are themes? :lol Fortunately, there isn't one for round 1
They're also optional. I'll definitely participate on some but not all of them.
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I think you skipped an F in there :P
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Wait, there are themes? :lol Fortunately, there isn't one for round 1
Yeah, they are cleverly hidden in the OP. And by "cleverly" I mean "explicitly"; and by hidden, I mean "shown".
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Wait, there are themes? :lol Fortunately, there isn't one for round 1
They're also optional. I'll definitely participate on some but not all of them.
Why send great song if you can send less good song and get that sweet bonus point? :P
Yeah, they are cleverly hidden in the OP. And by "cleverly" I mean "explicitly"; and by hidden, I mean "shown".
Yeah, I forgot. And by forgot I mean I haven't read it skimmed over it.
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Wait, there are themes? :lol Fortunately, there isn't one for round 1
They're also optional. I'll definitely participate on some but not all of them.
Why send great song if you can send less good song and get that sweet bonus point? :P
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The only theme I'm kinda debating is the under 2 minutes one.
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I’ll take the I, for “I’m very much looking forward to this game”.
Also the sub-2 minutes one is something I’ll probably be keen to skip. Would’ve preferred 3 or under.
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Do I see Pain of Salvation? Black Hills?
If so, gotta say, I'm disappointed.
Also, I'll take an R
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I'll take a T
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Do I see Pain of Salvation? Black Hills?
No
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Amorphis-Sampo
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Do I see Pain of Salvation? Black Hills?
It's actually Dawn of Solace :P
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Do I see Pain of Salvation? Black Hills?
It's actually Dawn of Solace :P
Didn't I say that already?
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I also see Dawn of Solace up there. I seem to recall Tim pimping that band recently?
Yup, you 100% did.
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Isn't Daniel Craig in that?
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I see Dawn Of Solace.
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I think one of the bands sent is Dawn of Solace.
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Give me an O for Dawn of SOlace
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Rivers of Nihil - Owls
Nine Inch Nails
Gacharic Spin
Iron Maiden
The Paper Chase
Threshold
Yesternight
The Guess Who
Dawn of Solace
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Rivers of Nihil - Owls
Nine Inch Nails
Gacharic Spin Lonestar
Iron Maiden Deadeye
The Paper Chase
Threshold J-boy
Yesternight
The Guess Who Stadler
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Toehider also
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U for Update!!!!
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swingy jazz??
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Nine Inch Nails is The Wretched
Sacul?
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Rivers of Nihil - Owls
Nine Inch Nails
Gacharic Spin
Iron Maiden
The Paper Chase
Threshold
Yesternight
The Guess Who
Dawn of Solace
Like what the fuq?!?!?
Hard no on me for Threshold. The Guess Who has to be Stads.
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You don't like Threshold? Never knew that.
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You don't like Threshold? Never knew that.
Oh no... I love Threshold. Just didn't have them on my shortlist here.
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U for Update!!!!
Updated!
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You don't like Threshold? Never knew that.
Oh no... I love Threshold. Just didn't have them on my shortlist here.
I thought so.. Just you're response was more of a kid responding to Brussel sprouts.
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can you repost hangmanen? it's been on the last page for me for a while now :lol
anyways
Gray Matter Circus
Absolute Priority
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Threshold song is Slipstream sent by HOF
Maiden song is Hell On Earth
Absolute Priority-Dead Man Walkin' sent by J-Boy
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Amorphis is always Luoto
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Amorphis is always Luoto
This is only my second Amorphis submission, believe it or not :lol
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Amorphis is always Luoto
This is only my second Amorphis submission, believe it or not :lol
Yeah, but both of them were yours.
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Amorphis is always Luoto
This is only my second Amorphis submission, believe it or not :lol
Maybe I always think is you and never actually check :lol
But I got it correctly this time so :corn
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Absolute Priority-Dead Man Walkin' sent by J-Boy
I should get partial points for introducing him to this band.
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Give me the X for Xtremely Xcited to observe the fogey fight
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The Guess Who is No Sugar Tonight / New Mother Nature
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Rivers of Nihil - Owls
Nine Inch Nails
Gacharic Spin
Iron Maiden
The Paper Chase
Threshold
Yesternight
The Guess Who
Dawn of Solace
Like what the fuq?!?!?
I went for a run then I decided to check DTF and saw a hangman. Thought I'll contribute, although it's hilarious I didn't guess Absolute Priority. :lol
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Rivers of Nihil - Owls
Nine Inch Nails
Gacharic Spin
Iron Maiden
The Paper Chase
Threshold
Yesternight
The Guess Who
Dawn of Solace
Like what the fuq?!?!?
I went for a run then I decided to check DTF and saw a hangman. Thought I'll contribute, although it's hilarious I didn't guess Absolute Priority. :lol
I was wondering how the hell you got Yesternight, but not Absolute Priority!?! :facepalm:
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Alright submissions are in and I'm slowly making my way through the songs. Alright lets hang some men:
Rivers Of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name
Dead Letter Circus - T__ _i__
____a_t - _i__
Stadler: The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight / New Mother Nature
Dawn Of Solace - __a_ _i__s
Threshold - S_i_str_a_
Nine Inch Nails - T__ _r_t____
Yesternight - __o _ou Ar_
To__i__r - __at___r _a__s _ou F___ Su__rior
The Paper Chase - T__ S_a__ Of _our _a__ T__ _a__ Of _our ____ (t__ __i__ar_)
Lonestar: Gacharic Spin - _i__s_t
Absolute Priority - __a_ _a_ _a__i_'
Deadeye21: Iron Maiden - ____ O_ _art_
Amorphis - Sampo
wolfking: Evergrey - As I Lie Here Bleeding
Soen - Lascivious
Letters picked: A, S, F, T, I, R, O, U, X
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Dead Letter Circus then? there are so many circuses
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Dead Letter Circus then? there are so many circuses
Got it :lol
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Threshold song is Slipstream sent by HOF
Maiden song is Hell On Earth
Absolute Priority-Dead Man Walkin' sent by J-Boy
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I have nothing to add to this hangman except my own entry at this point.
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I have nothing to add to this hangman except my own entry at this point.
Winger doesn't fit anything up there?
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I have nothing to add to this hangman except my own entry at this point.
Winger doesn't fit anything up there?
Gotta wait for the right moment to play that card!
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Rivers of Nihil - Owls
Nine Inch Nails
Gacharic Spin Lonestar
Iron Maiden Deadeye
The Paper Chase
Threshold J-boy
Yesternight
The Guess Who Stadler
Hang on, how exactly did you pick that I was the one with the Maiden?
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Rivers of Nihil - Owls
Nine Inch Nails
Gacharic Spin Lonestar
Iron Maiden Deadeye
The Paper Chase
Threshold J-boy
Yesternight
The Guess Who Stadler
Hang on, how exactly did you pick that I was the one with the Maiden?
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Once in a while a guy who digs out of a time capsule finds air.
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Rivers of Nihil - Owls
Nine Inch Nails
Gacharic Spin Lonestar
Iron Maiden Deadeye
The Paper Chase
Threshold J-boy
Yesternight
The Guess Who Stadler
Hang on, how exactly did you pick that I was the one with the Maiden?
And you picked my song......hmmm.....trying to fool everyone thinking that was me hey.....
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Rivers of Nihil - Owls
Nine Inch Nails
Gacharic Spin Lonestar
Iron Maiden Deadeye
The Paper Chase
Threshold J-boy
Yesternight
The Guess Who Stadler
Hang on, how exactly did you pick that I was the one with the Maiden?
Broken clock is right twice a day.
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Sacul sent Nine Inch Nails
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The Paper Chase is Cyril
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I’d like to solve The Paper Chase as being “The Small of Your Back, The Nape of Your Neck (The Blizzard)
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The Paper Chase is Cyril
wow ya think
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Alright submissions are in and I'm slowly making my way through the songs. Alright lets hang some men:
Rivers Of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name
Dead Letter Circus - T__ _i__
____a_t - _i__
Stadler: The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight / New Mother Nature
Dawn Of Solace - __a_ _i__s
Threshold - S_i_str_a_
Sacul: Nine Inch Nails - T__ _r_t____
Yesternight - __o _ou Ar_
To__i__r - __at___r _a__s _ou F___ Su__rior
Cyril: The Paper Chase - The Small Of Your Back, The Nape Of Your Neck (The Blizzard)
Lonestar: Gacharic Spin - _i__s_t
Absolute Priority - __a_ _a_ _a__i_'
Deadeye21: Iron Maiden - ____ O_ _art_
Amorphis - Sampo
wolfking: Evergrey - As I Lie Here Bleeding
Soen - Lascivious
Letters picked: A, S, F, T, I, R, O, U, X
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Is Dead Letter Circus “The Mile”?
Been checking out some of these bands since they came up. Liking a lot of them, this is one of the best so far.
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Can you update who sent what?
And the other correct answers?
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I’m playing this game wrong, aren’t I? I gotta guess by letter, not by title. Sorry if I wrecked anyone’s good times.
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I’m playing this game wrong, aren’t I? I gotta guess by letter, not by title. Sorry if I wrecked anyone’s good times.
So, the object is to fill out the hangman. Usually starting with letters and then we can see the artist/title. So guess anything.
But Reap is way behind on filling out the correct answers that have been posted.
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In that case, I will take an M please.
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I’m playing this game wrong, aren’t I? I gotta guess by letter, not by title. Sorry if I wrecked anyone’s good times.
Never played hangman before dude?
You're all good though, guess away.
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I’m playing this game wrong, aren’t I? I gotta guess by letter, not by title. Sorry if I wrecked anyone’s good times.
Never played hangman before dude?
You're all good though, guess away.
Very very rarely
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Alright since most of the hangman is completed here are the final results:
Vmader00: Rivers Of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name
Tomislav95: Dead Letter Circus - The Mile
HOF: Enchant - King
Stadler: The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature
TAC: Dawn Of Solace - Lead Wings
Puppies_On_Acid: Threshold - Slipstream
Sacul: Nine Inch Nails - The Wretched
Kingshmegland: Yesternight - Who You Are
Elite: Toehider - Whatever Makes You Feel Superior
Cyril: The Paper Chase - The Small Of Your Back The Nape Of Your neck (the blizzard)
Lonestar: Gacharic Spin - Mindset
jingle.boy: Absolute Priority - Dead Man Walkin'
Deadeye21: Iron Maiden - Hell On Earth
Luoto: Amorphis - Sampo
wolfking: Evergrey - As I Lie Here Bleeding
sececadawg2: Soen - Lascivious
Link for the spotify playlist for this round has been updated in the OP. First impressions are coming later tonight. A lot of great music this round.
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Keen as a bean to hear the playlist.
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Great. Now I have Slipstream stuck in my head
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Great. Now I have Slipstream stuck in my head
I've had As I Lie Here Bleeding in my ears for 2 days now.
Nothing wrong with either of these things.
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Playlists:
- Round 1 Playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4djDuYYvX37BpwgKMMb3Ed?si=997e882d79e24495&pt=bbe4918ddd8a6a423504757fe59f9765)
I get a message that this playlist is private....
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Oops sorry try again.
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Alright time for first impressions:
This song is groovy
This song is very catchy
This song has some nice vocal melodies and reminds me slightly of Ramble On
This song has some tasty lead lines
A lot of interesting elements in this song
This song caught me be surprise
This was unexpected
I think I prefer the growling vocals over the clean vocals
This song really moves
The song seems to lack energy
This song has a great solo
This song has a lot of energy
This song reminds me of The Matrix
This song has a great chill vibe
This song is a bit generic
This song is epic
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Going with...
Groovy
Lot of energy
Epic
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Hmmm…
I will also guess “groovy”
But as a back up “has a great solo.”
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Hell on Earth has a lot of great lead lines, multiple great solos and is epic. May have also caught by surprise?
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Great solo?
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Hell On Earth is the Epic one.
Mine is the chill one.
Hopefully not the generic one.
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There's a couple I can quickly eliminate (growls vs cleans for instance), but otherwise, these descriptions are vague enough that a lot of them could apply to any number of songs.
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Just had a two hour drive home from the studio this evening, and listened to the entire list. You guys sure have great picks in here, I can’t wait to see what else you’re going to bring out in the upcoming rounds.
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This song caught me be surprise
Looks like a Cyril
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This song has a great chill vibe?
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Alright time for first impressions:
This song has some tasty lead lines
I think I prefer the growling vocals over the clean vocals
This song is epic
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Going with...
Groovy
Lot of energy
Epic
One of these!
Hmmm…
I will also guess “groovy”
But as a back up “has a great solo.”
Nope
Great solo?
Yup!
There's a couple I can quickly eliminate (growls vs cleans for instance), but otherwise, these descriptions are vague enough that a lot of them could apply to any number of songs.
Yea I was trying to keep vague enough so people couldn't immediately get it.
This song caught me be surprise
Looks like a Cyril
No sir
This song has a great chill vibe?
Yup!
Alright time for first impressions:
This song has some tasty lead lines
I think I prefer the growling vocals over the clean vocals
This song is epic
Nope!
This song is groovy
This song is very catchy
This song has some nice vocal melodies and reminds me slightly of Ramble On
This song has some tasty lead lines
Vmader00: A lot of interesting elements in this song
Deadeye21: This song caught me be surprise
This was unexpected
I think I prefer the growling vocals over the clean vocals
This song really moves
The song seems to lack energy
wolfking: This song has a great solo
Lonestar: This song has a lot of energy
This song reminds me of The Matrix
Kingshmegland: This song has a great chill vibe
This song is a bit generic
jingle.boy: This song is epic
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I'll narrow it to lots of energy.
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You got it Lonestar, really woke me up when I listened to that track first thing in the morning :lol
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Not to spoil anything but I gotta say there were some really killer tracks in this round
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caught you by surprise?
tasty lead lines?
unexpected?
epic?
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caught you by surprise?
tasty lead lines?
unexpected?
epic?
None of these
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I think I prefer the growling vocals over the clean vocals
This song caught me bey surprise
A lot of interesting elements in this song
One of these?
I'll go with caught by surprise?
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I think I prefer the growling vocals over the clean vocals
This song caught me bey surprise
A lot of interesting elements in this song
One of these?
I'll go with caught by surprise?
It is one of the the ones you quoted but it's not "caught by surprise".
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I’m guessing Maiden has to be epic. It’s by far the longest track in the list.
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I’m guessing Maiden has to be epic. It’s by far the longest track in the list.
While it's the longest, it's not the epicest
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I think I prefer the growling vocals over the clean vocals
This song caught me bey surprise
A lot of interesting elements in this song
One of these?
I'll go with caught by surprise?
Yours should be the one about growls because it's the only song that has them in addition to mine :lol
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I think I prefer the growling vocals over the clean vocals
This song caught me bey surprise
A lot of interesting elements in this song
One of these?
I'll go with caught by surprise?
Yours should be the one about growls because it's the only song that has them in addition to mine :lol
That was going to be my next guess :laugh:
So growling vocals better than clean?
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Am I generic?
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You got it Lonestar, really woke me up when I listened to that track first thing in the morning :lol
Yeah, if there's one thing I can say about that track, and about Gachapin's music in general, it's just so fucking fun, a welcome diversion in stressful times from the oft moody prog and medal. (don't worry, moody music is in the pipeline!!!)
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I think I prefer the growling vocals over the clean vocals
This song caught me bey surprise
A lot of interesting elements in this song
One of these?
I'll go with caught by surprise?
Yours should be the one about growls because it's the only song that has them in addition to mine :lol
That was going to be my next guess :laugh:
So growling vocals better than clean?
Nope
Am I generic?
Far from it TAC....
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Yea I was trying to keep vague enough so people couldn't immediately get it.
Mission accomplished - for me at least.
Ok, I'll swing for the fences and say Dead Man Walkin is epic - at least the middle climactic section leading to the outro is. I can also see how it was unexpected / caught you by surprise, after the first 2 minutes of mellowness.
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Well then I does have a lot of elements lol
(https://media.giphy.com/media/RHCmTTWgWrdMbcMLzI/giphy.gif)
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Am I generic?
No. Geriatric? Yes.
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Yea I was trying to keep vague enough so people couldn't immediately get it.
Mission accomplished - for me at least.
Ok, I'll swing for the fences and say Dead Man Walkin is epic - at least the middle climactic section leading to the outro is. I can also see how it was unexpected / caught you by surprise, after the first 2 minutes of mellowness.
You told him the story behind the song, right? That only adds to its epicness.
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I’m guessing Maiden has to be epic. It’s by far the longest track in the list.
While it's the longest, it's not the epicest
Is it the tasty lead lines then? Or the caught you by surprise, coz Nicko’s fill into the main body of the song does kinda come outta nowhere.
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Yea I was trying to keep vague enough so people couldn't immediately get it.
Mission accomplished - for me at least.
Ok, I'll swing for the fences and say Dead Man Walkin is epic - at least the middle climactic section leading to the outro is. I can also see how it was unexpected / caught you by surprise, after the first 2 minutes of mellowness.
And you would be right!
Well then I does have a lot of elements lol
(https://media.giphy.com/media/RHCmTTWgWrdMbcMLzI/giphy.gif)
Correct!
Yea I was trying to keep vague enough so people couldn't immediately get it.
Mission accomplished - for me at least.
Ok, I'll swing for the fences and say Dead Man Walkin is epic - at least the middle climactic section leading to the outro is. I can also see how it was unexpected / caught you by surprise, after the first 2 minutes of mellowness.
You told him the story behind the song, right? That only adds to its epicness.
You know what's funny is Jingle did tell me the story but when I was listening to the tracks I was having a few brews and completely forgot. It wasn't until I was putting these list together did I re-read what jingle wrote me and I thought "yup, they were able to convey the scale of this"
I’m guessing Maiden has to be epic. It’s by far the longest track in the list.
While it's the longest, it's not the epicest
Is it the tasty lead lines then? Or the caught you by surprise, coz Nicko’s fill into the main body of the song does kinda come outta nowhere.
You got it!
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NIN - Generic?
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Nope
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Am I catchy?
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TAC, not gonna lie, from my perspective, I’d give your song the “great lead lines”. Lots of killer guitar in that one.
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Am I catchy?
I hope not. I wouldn't want to catch what you have.
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Groovy Soen?
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Hmmm
Really moves
Or
A bit generic…
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NIN - Generic?
Nope
Lacks energy?
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I gave the playlist a spin last night, of the bands I wasn't already familiar with (Threshold, Soen, Absolute Priority, Enchant, Amorphis, Evergrey, Maiden), Rivers of Nihil was by far the strongest track, great fucking song. I'll definitely dig into them further.
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Yea I was trying to keep vague enough so people couldn't immediately get it.
Mission accomplished - for me at least.
Ok, I'll swing for the fences and say Dead Man Walkin is epic - at least the middle climactic section leading to the outro is. I can also see how it was unexpected / caught you by surprise, after the first 2 minutes of mellowness.
You told him the story behind the song, right? That only adds to its epicness.
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Also, for being epic....
(https://c.tenor.com/qlfK6JTRnVwAAAAC/john-turturro-bowling.gif)
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Groovy Soen?
Nah, they are more "swing jazz" type stuff ;)
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The Toehider song is really good. I must check out their albums now.
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My song reminds you of The Matrix? :lol
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The Toehider song is really good. I must check out their albums now.
Yes!
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TAC, not gonna lie, from my perspective, I’d give your song the “great lead lines”. Lots of killer guitar in that one.
Yeah, have to say I agree. Less sure about the singer, but the guitar work is cool.
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Am I catchy?
Nope
Hmmm
Really moves
Or
A bit generic…
Nope
My song reminds you of The Matrix? :lol
Yup!
This song is groovy
This song is very catchy
Stadler: This song has some nice vocal melodies and reminds me slightly of Ramble On
Tim: This song has some tasty lead lines
Vmader00: A lot of interesting elements in this song
Deadeye21: This song caught me be surprise
This was unexpected
I think I prefer the growling vocals over the clean vocals
This song really moves
The song seems to lack energy
wolfking: This song has a great solo
Lonestar: This song has a lot of energy
Sacul: This song reminds me of The Matrix
Kingshmegland: This song has a great chill vibe
This song is a bit generic
jingle.boy: This song is epic
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Very catchy
Or
Tasty lead lines
Or… lacks energy?
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lacks energy or is a bit generic? these seem completely unfitting so one of them is gonna be right
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Very catchy
Or
Tasty lead lines
Or… lacks energy?
King wouldn't be a song that I would send in a Roulette. I do think it lacks energy compared to other songs they have.
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Very catchy
Or
Tasty lead lines
Or… lacks energy?
King wouldn't be a song that I would send in a Roulette. I do think it lacks energy compared to other songs they have.
We all hear things differently, but it always pumps me up!
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Blink of an Eye gets me every time.
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Blink of an Eye gets me every time.
That was my first experience with Enchant, and it's a good album, but I do feel that Paul Craddick's absence was felt in the drum department (you might be talking about the song Under Fire though).
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Do I lack energy?
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Blink of an Eye gets me every time.
That was my first experience with Enchant, and it's a good album, but I do feel that Paul Craddick's absence was felt in the drum department (you might be talking about the song Under Fire though).
Yes, oops! Mine as well.
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Do I lack energy?
Depends if you’ve taken your Centrum Silver or not!
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Very catchy
Or
Tasty lead lines
Or… lacks energy?
One of these
lacks energy or is a bit generic? these seem completely unfitting so one of them is gonna be right
neither
Do I lack energy?
nope, you're a spring chicken in my book
Do I lack energy?
Depends if you’ve taken your Centrum Silver or not!
pfft TAC is all about the Centrum Gold
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Hah!
Do I have tasty lead lines?
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The tastiest Tim! Deadeye had it last page but since he was suggesting it to you I didn't update the sheet.
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Guessing I and/or Enchant need some Centrum Silver then.
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Tim is as tasty as a Big Kuhuna Burger.
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Tim is as tasty as a Big Kuhuna Burger.
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Oh wait..that's Podaar. ;D
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hmm, and it can't be the ramble on or growl comments since it has neither of those...
so one of these four
This song is groovy
This song is very catchy
This was unexpected
This song really moves
it's gotta be "unexpected" right? i mean it is catchy too but i wouldn't call it groovy
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Not as a suggestion this time. But No Sugar Tonight is the one that reminds you of Ramble On, I think.
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Not as a suggestion this time. But No Sugar Tonight is the one that reminds you of Ramble On, I think.
That would be logical.
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Not as a suggestion this time. But No Sugar Tonight is the one that reminds you of Ramble On, I think.
That would be logical.
I'm good with that.
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Not as a suggestion this time. But No Sugar Tonight is the one that reminds you of Ramble On, I think.
That would be logical.
I'm good with that.
Then it shall be!
Look for Round 1 results tomorrow everyone.
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oops...
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That oops was quick. Lol
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Oops? What is oops?
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Oops? What is oops?
Out of pocket spending? :corn
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:corn
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That oops was quick.
:neverusethis:
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Here are the solved first impressions, results are coming in an hour:
seceadawg2: This song is groovy
Elite: This song is very catchy
Stadler: This song has some nice vocal melodies and reminds me slightly of Ramble On
Tim: This song has some tasty lead lines
Vmader00: A lot of interesting elements in this song
Deadeye21: This song caught me be surprise
Cyril: This was unexpected
Puppies_On_Acid: I think I prefer the growling vocals over the clean vocals
Tomislav95: This song really moves
HOF: The song seems to lack energy
wolfking: This song has a great solo
Lonestar: This song has a lot of energy
Sacul: This song reminds me of The Matrix
Kingshmegland: This song has a great chill vibe
Luoto: This song is a bit generic
jingle.boy: This song is epic
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What?!? :lol
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Not as a suggestion this time. But No Sugar Tonight is the one that reminds you of Ramble On, I think.
That would be logical.
I'm good with that.
Huh..I see the Ramble On comparison. I've heard this song my entire life, and I never knew who sang it. :lol
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First round was a huge success in my book. There was a ton of music here to like/love and I already have a lot of bands that I'm going to dig deeper into. It was tough to properly rate this round so I had to get a little more nitpicky. Anyway, onto the results:
Round 1 Results:
Vmader00
Rivers Of Nihil - "Where Owls Know My Name"
My first impression of this song was that it had some great production coupled with interesting vocals. I made the assumption on where this song was going to go the first 30 seconds but those assumptions were wrong. It comes in with the clean vocals and beautiful melody before getting rocked with some great growls and then to top it off there is a fucking SAX. I never knew how much I enjoyed sax in a metal song until listening to Ola Englund's Starzinger. This song is more than just the strength of it's individual parts, it works well as a complete piece of music and the 6:42 length just flies by. If I had one nitpick about this some of the heavier vocals go a little bit too long for my tastes. Awesome pick!
4.5
Kingshmegland
Yesternight - "Who You Are"
This song is tied for my favorite with Rivers Of Nihil. The song pushes all the right buttons for me, great chorus, great performances by all the members, and is pretty damn catchy. I've found myself humming the melody to this song a few times already. Great pick.
4.5
Tomislav95
Dead Letter Circus - "The Mile"
I've heard of Dead Letter Circus and after hearing the vocals I'm sure I've heard a song or two but this is my first proper listen to the band. This song has a great driving feel and some really tight playing from everyone in the band. I liked the song at first but subsequent listens had me enjoying it more and more. Another band that I'll be checking out very shortly.
4
Elite
Toehider - "Whatever Makes You Feel Superior"
This song wins the most catchy of the round award. I really like this song. The groove and energy just hit the spot and it's one of those songs you can't help but bob your head to. The chorus also gave me a little bit of a Queen vibe with the harmonies. I think my only knock is the middle section, it's cool but I don't know if it really serves the song. Either way, I liked it and it will be in my regular song rotation.
4
senecadawg2
Soen - "Lascivious"
Groovy is the word I thought of when I heard the opening bass line. I was grooving to the bass and then the prechorus part hit around the 1 minute mark and I thought "fuck yes this is gunna be good". My instincts were not wrong. There is a lot to love with this song and very little to dislike. I think if I had to give a mark against it would be the middle bridge section. It feels a little out of place. That said I'll definitely be checking out more stuff from Soen.
4
jingle.boy
Absolute Priority - "Dead Man Walkin'"
My first though hearing this was "is that Geoff Tate?" I got a lot of Queensryche vibes from the vocalist. Apart from that I really loved the build up of the track. It unfolds naturally and builds with some great soloing. That climax in the final third with the cut away to the acoustic guitar and piano is also killer. Good song that meets the definition of epic for me.
4
Lonestar
Gacharic Spin - "Mindset"
A catchy, slightly manic song with great instrumentation. This song is sort of a roller-coaster in the sense that you get on and time just flies by. It's up-tempo and it never really gets in it's own way. It's a really fun track to listen to that is easy to put on repeat.
3.5
Deadeye21
Iron Maiden - "Hell On Earth"
I've only heard one Iron Maiden album and that was Number of the Beast. I didn't think it was that great and was moreorless forgettable, this song on the other hand was not. Hell On Earth had a lot of space and breath to it. From the quiet opening to the gallops and then back to a more subdued section it all came together really well. When I heard Number of the Beast I thought Iron Maiden wasn't for me but after hearing this I'm open to checking out more of their stuff.
3.5
Stadler
The Guess Who - "No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature"
You know for the longest time I thought The Guess Who was The Who and they just dropped "guess" from their name, I know I'm a dummy. This track was probably the biggest grower this round. I felt lukewarm at first but with every new spin of the song it opened up to me more and more. I think it just took some time to notice the nuance in the songwriting but I dig it. I'm sure as I listen more I'll enjoy it even more.
3
TAC
Dawn Of Soalce - "Lead Wings"
When I put the songs in the playlist and started listening through the round all the way through it was the guitar that popped out to me the most. There are many things to like about this song but it doesn't fully come together for me. If I had to try and narrow it down it would be the mix and vocalist, both seem lackluster. He isn't bad but there doesn't like there is a life behind his performance. I did pop this on my Spotify playlist so for that it'll get a 3 and a thumbs up
3
Luto
Amorphis - "Sampo"
I think my first impression of this track was a little harsh however this was another track whose individual elements were good but it didn't mesh fully at the end. The first half of the song didn't really click with me but once the middle section hit with the solo and heavy vocals I was getting pulled back in.
3
wolfking
Evergrey - "As I Lie Here Bleeding"
This is a good song with one big fault, and that was the count dracula keyboard intro. Not a fan of that patch or the playing at the start of the song, getting past that song is solid overall. It had one of my favorite solos from this round which gave it a little boost in the scoring. I wouldn't be opposed to hearing more of Evergrey, hopefully they'll be less of that keyboard sound lol.
3
Cyril
The Paper Chase - "The Small Of Your Back, The Snape Of Your Neck (The Blizzard)"
First impression of this track was that I stepped into the middle of a concept album, like walking into a movie theater mid movie. It was a little tough to get a feel for this track. Anyway, I liked but didn't love the track. It reminded me a little bit of "The Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance which I don't really care for (the worst MCR song IMO). I'm not really a fan of the theater like cadence the vocals have throughout the song.
2.5
HOF
Enchant - "King"
I could've used a bit more energy with this song. It's not a bad track, as a matter of fact it's pretty good but it just didn't grab me. It sounds like a track you'd find on prog rock album that splits up 10+ minute epics. With that said it did make my prog rock playlist so it's a keeper.
2.5
Sacul
Nine Inch Nails - "The Wretched"
NIN is a big gap for me. I've heard only the hits that made it on the radio and MTV when I was younger, I've also heard some of the more ambient stuff that Trent has be involved in. The Wretched didn't really give me the urge to check out out any more of their music. It's hard to put into words what I don't like about but it sounds like an industrial track by the numbers. This is most likely due to my limited exposure to the genre but it just didn't get there for me. The one positive I have to say about this track is that it has pretty good sound design.
2
Puppies_On_Acid
Threshold - "Slipstream"
Slipstream is a mixed bag for me. The standouts are the heavier vocals and middle section leading into the solos. There are some negatives; I don't think the song writing is that original, it sounds like music I've heard before and and feels largely forgettable coupled with the production that sounds flat, as if it was put together through cheap amp emulators in ableton. It's not awful but I don't see myself listening to this song in the future.
1.5
Scores so far:
Vmader00 - 4.5
Kingshmegland - 4.5
Tomislav95 - 4
Elite - 4
jingle.boy - 4
senecadawg2 - 4
Lonestar - 3.5
Deadeye21 - 3.5
Stadler - 3
TAC - 3
Luoto - 3
wolfking - 3
Cyril - 2.5
HOF - 2.5
Sacul - 2
Puppies_On_Acid - 1.5
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Gonna make up for that score this round.
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That River's song was fucking amazing, definitely my favorite aside from what I sent.
I'll send the acoustic round soon..
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if welcome to the black parade is your least favorite MCR song we're probably not gonna get along in this roulette :rollin
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Woot! I'm listening to my acoustic I've mapped out and then sending tomorrow night.
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I'll send the instrumental soon..
I thought it was the acoustic round..
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Woot! I'm listening to my acoustic I've mapped out and then sending tomorrow night.
Send it tonight, mapper.
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Interesting take on the keyboards. I'll look for something tonight to send.
That's harsh on the Threshold.
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That's harsh on the Dawn Of Solace.
Yeah, I didn't want to be the one that brought it up...
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Woot! I'm listening to my acoustic I've mapped out and then sending tomorrow night.
Send it tonight, mapper.
Map off. :lol
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Woot! I'm listening to my acoustic I've mapped out and then sending tomorrow night.
Send it tonight, mapper.
Map off. :lol
Map you and the horse you mapped in on! :lol
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Glad you enjoyed the song! I'll send tomorrow, just have to pick between a few options.
I'll send the instrumental soon..
I thought it was the acoustic round..
shhhh
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Woot! I'm listening to my acoustic I've mapped out and then sending tomorrow night.
Send it tonight, mapper.
Map off. :lol
Map you and the horse you mapped in on! :lol
:lol
Don't you hate when a band is on Spotify and the one album you want to pick from isn't on it!
WTFlagnar!
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https://youtu.be/Qv43UsG6fhY
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I thought we were on short song… what round are we up to?
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https://youtu.be/Qv43UsG6fhY
Gee, for some reason I thought I was getting SNL..
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They were produced by Lorne Michaels so....
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if welcome to the black parade is your least favorite MCR song we're probably not gonna get along in this roulette :rollin
I never got the hype behind it. So many MCR songs are much better IMO.
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They were produced by Lorne Michaels so....
I'm squishing your head... I remember that one.
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Well NIN is the blueprint for a lot of industrial rock/metal, but they're way better than most imo :justjen
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if welcome to the black parade is your least favorite MCR song we're probably not gonna get along in this roulette :rollin
Between Reapers comments on The Paper Chase and MCR and the writeup/score I got for Threshold, I was thinking the same thing. Like, how can The Black Parade be your least favorite MCR song...? :corn
Although, I kind of knew this going into the roulette considering Reapers thoughts on various albums that I both like and dislike. I almost feel like we are polar opposites on a lot of music.
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HOF
Enchant - "King"
I could've used a bit more energy with this song. It's not a bad track, as a matter of fact it's pretty good but it just didn't grab me. It sounds like a track you'd find on prog rock album that splits up 10+ minute epics. With that said it did make my prog rock playlist so it's a keeper.
2.5
Well, that didn’t go as planned, but glad it’s a keeper! I love that whole album especially, but if you like that at all you’d probably like other Enchant stuff (they don’t ever venture too far from that sort of Rush-like hard rock/prog, but they do have some flashier stuff than that one, which for me is just a great rocker.
Sending some acoustic goodness soon.
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First round was a huge success in my book. There was a ton of music here to like/love and I already have a lot of bands that I'm going to dig deeper into. It was tough to properly rate this round so I had to get a little more nitpicky. Anyway, onto the results:
Round 1 Results:
3.5
Deadeye21
Iron Maiden - "Hell On Earth"
I've only heard one Iron Maiden album and that was Number of the Beast. I didn't think it was that great and was moreorless forgettable, this song on the other hand was not. Hell On Earth had a lot of space and breath to it. From the quiet opening to the gallops and then back to a more subdued section it all came together really well. When I heard Number of the Beast I thought Iron Maiden wasn't for me but after hearing this I'm open to checking out more of their stuff.
3.5
Scores so far:
Vmader00 - 4.5
Kingshmegland - 4.5
Tomislav95 - 4
Elite - 4
jingle.boy - 4
senecadawg2 - 4
Lonestar - 3.5
Deadeye21 - 3.5
Stadler - 3
TAC - 3
Luoto - 3
wolfking - 3
Cyril - 2.5
HOF - 2.5
Sacul - 2
Puppies_On_Acid - 1.5
Crap, I got a long way to go if I’m going to break into the top 5 at the end. Hopefully the song I’ve chosen for the acoustic round counts.
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Glad you enjoyed the song! I'll send tomorrow, just have to pick between a few options.
I'll send the instrumental soon..
I thought it was the acoustic round..
shhhh
That's fucked up :lol
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I'll take that 4 :tup
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:fistpump:
Question... how does the bonus scoring work? I'm certain I'll send an acoustic, but just curious what the payoff is (isn't).
Also, Threshold deserved a better fate.
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That River's song was fucking amazing, definitely my favorite aside from what I sent.
Could've been.. but those vox.
(https://c.tenor.com/e--QtIc2l1sAAAAC/baby-what.gif)
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Lu(o)to
Amorphis - "Sampo"
I think my first impression of this track was a little harsh however this was another track whose individual elements were good but it didn't mesh fully at the end. The first half of the song didn't really click with me but once the middle section hit with the solo and heavy vocals I was getting pulled back in.
3
The thing with Amorphis is their music is pretty diverse, their catalog ranges from straightforward melodic rockers to prog elements and death metal. You may want to check out Under the Red Cloud or Queen of Time, they're heavier than this.
This helps me figure out what to send later in the roulette, after this acoustic submission.
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:fistpump:
Question... how does the bonus scoring work? I'm certain I'll send an acoustic, but just curious what the payoff is (isn't).
Also, Threshold deserved a better fate.
You get a bonus point on top of your base score. If I scored the song a 4 and you were within the theme of the bonus round you'd get an additional point bringing your score up to 5.
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Great start, I don't remember everything that I sent but I'm ready to drop to last place in the next few rounds :metal
That River's song was fucking amazing, definitely my favorite aside from what I sent.
Where Owls Know my Name is a really good album, worth checking out. Their latest album is not as heavy but still pretty good.
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That River's song was fucking amazing, definitely my favorite aside from what I sent.
Could've been.. but those vox.
(https://c.tenor.com/e--QtIc2l1sAAAAC/baby-what.gif)
Don’t be such a baby.
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That River's song was fucking amazing, definitely my favorite aside from what I sent.
Could've been.. but those vox.
(https://c.tenor.com/e--QtIc2l1sAAAAC/baby-what.gif)
Don’t be such a baby.
Yes, I am quite childish.
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Glad you enjoyed the song! I'll send tomorrow, just have to pick between a few options.
I'll send the instrumental soon..
I thought it was the acoustic round..
shhhh
That's fucked up :lol
What can I say? I'm intimidated by your growing power
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Sent something acoustic
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Glad you enjoyed the song! I'll send tomorrow, just have to pick between a few options.
I'll send the instrumental soon..
I thought it was the acoustic round..
shhhh
That's fucked up :lol
What can I say? I'm intimidated by your growing power
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/NimbleFatherlyIridescentshark-max-1mb.gif)
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how much are bonus points worth btw :corn
think it was discussed but i don't remember seeing official confirmation on it
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how much are bonus points worth btw :corn
think it was discussed but i don't remember seeing official confirmation on it
:fistpump:
Question... how does the bonus scoring work? I'm certain I'll send an acoustic, but just curious what the payoff is (isn't).
Also, Threshold deserved a better fate.
You get a bonus point on top of your base score. If I scored the song a 4 and you were within the theme of the bonus round you'd get an additional point bringing your score up to 5.
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aight well that's a lot of points to just outright ignore but there's like four themes here i have zero interest in sending towards (covers and alternate takes are 100% not happening, acoustic and short songs probably aren't happening) so i guess i'm just getting bad scores this roulette all the way down :lol i wanna send the songs i wanna send
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Glad you enjoyed the song! I'll send tomorrow, just have to pick between a few options.
I'll send the instrumental soon..
I thought it was the acoustic round..
shhhh
That's fucked up :lol
What can I say? I'm intimidated by your growing power
If I only had a dollar for every time a lady told me that...
I'd have like 3 bucks.
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Glad you enjoyed the song! I'll send tomorrow, just have to pick between a few options.
I'll send the instrumental soon..
I thought it was the acoustic round..
shhhh
That's fucked up :lol
What can I say? I'm intimidated by your growing power
If I only had a dollar for every time a lady told me that...
I'd have like 3 bucks.
Canadian.
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Sent some sad girl
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So, TAC wanted me to ask this: if it’s largely acoustic guitar but has an electric solo… point or no point? (Same with piano).
Oh, and King wants to know when the songs are due. So does Lonestar.
😄😄😄😄
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:lol
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I sent in all ready sucka!
(https://i.postimg.cc/hv2PYXmq/sas-sassy.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
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I sent in all ready sucka!
(https://i.postimg.cc/hv2PYXmq/sas-sassy.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
This... Stop trying to pawn off your slacker ways on us man.
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So, TAC wanted me to ask this: if it’s largely acoustic guitar but has an electric solo… point or no point? (Same with piano).
Oh, and King wants to know when the songs are due. So does Lonestar.
😄😄😄😄
Lol, those would be no point. Songs are due tomorrow. This week is my first (and only) full week back in the office so things might be a little slower when it comes to hangman.
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Songs are due tomorrow.
Hear that, Stadler? Wednesday is good.
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Good!
Glad you enjoyed the Toehider, it’s a fun tune definitely :)
Sending something without electric guitar quite soon.
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To be fair, as an Australian, I have to point out that Toehider is just full on awesome. And Mike is just a legend
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To be fair, as an Australian, I have to point out that Toehider is just full on awesome. And Mike is just a legend
I have no idea what you're talking about.
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Go and listen to Toehider then!
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Just missing one now! Luoto send me your stuffs!
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Luoto will send Finnish Metal Band with Growls and Some Clean Vocals - Black Piers on the Bleak Shore
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Sent
Luoto will send Finnish Metal Band with Growls and Some Clean Vocals - Black Piers on the Bleak Shore
Acoustic metal with growls confirmed ;)
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Lol sweet! Will post hangman when I get home today. Loving what I'm hearing so far by the way.
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If the songs are of the caliber of the three I've heard so far you're in for an outstanding round.
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If the songs are of the caliber of the three I've heard so far you're in for an outstanding round.
You sent three songs?
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If the songs are of the caliber of the three I've heard so far you're in for an outstanding round.
You sent three songs?
No.. I just know what two others sent. (sure you can figure out which 2)
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If the songs are of the caliber of the three I've heard so far you're in for an outstanding round.
You sent three songs?
If you weren't buried in dirt, you'd communicate better.
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:lol
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If the songs are of the caliber of the three I've heard so far you're in for an outstanding round.
You sent three songs?
No.. I just know what two others sent. (sure you can figure out which 2)
Seneca and Ravenheart?
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I know what I sent
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Lol sweet! Will post hangman when I get home today. Loving what I'm hearing so far by the way.
Except my song, surely. :corn
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I know my song will be unguessable in the hangman. It’s beyond obscure! Looking forward to hearing everyone else’s tracks though.
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I know my song will be unguessable in the hangman. It’s beyond obscure! Looking forward to hearing everyone else’s tracks though.
That depends on if Evermind is around or not...he's rather uncanny when it comes to hangman.
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If the songs are of the caliber of the three I've heard so far you're in for an outstanding round.
You sent three songs?
No.. I just know what two others sent. (sure you can figure out which 2)
Seneca and Ravenheart?
???
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I know my song will be unguessable in the hangman. It’s beyond obscure! Looking forward to hearing everyone else’s tracks though.
That depends on if Evermind is around or not...he's rather uncanny when it comes to hangman.
I don’t think even the great Evermind could sleuth this one out. It’s not exactly internationally renowned. Or known by really more than probably 10 people. It is on Spotify though.
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I know my song will be unguessable in the hangman. It’s beyond obscure! Looking forward to hearing everyone else’s tracks though.
That depends on if Evermind is around or not...he's rather uncanny when it comes to hangman.
I don’t think even the great Evermind could sleuth this one out. It’s not exactly internationally renowned. Or known by really more than probably 10 people. It is on Spotify though.
Evermind runs Spotify though.
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Evermind = Skynet.
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:lol
I realized there is one more missing so I'll post hangman tomorrow! Sorry guys
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I realized there is one more missing so I'll post hangman tomorrow! Sorry guys
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It's not me!
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oh yeah i still do need to send for this
i was considering sending the funniest possible thing that still technically qualifies for this round but relistening to it again i think it might actually have some synth strings in it so :x
i might just send the funniest possible thing that does not qualify at all instead but just want to confirm: do strings that are probably synth-generated break the acoustic rule? i'd assume so but who knows :lol for all we know piano ballads could be played on synthesizers with a piano patch anyways
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Send big band or marching band music to be sure.
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i might just send the funniest possible thing that does not qualify at all instead but just want to confirm: do strings that are probably synth-generated break the acoustic rule? i'd assume so but who knows :lol for all we know piano ballads could be played on synthesizers with a piano patch anyways
Hrmm this is tough I hadn't thought of this too much. Sure synths will qualify, I was thinking more along the lines of excluding the electric guitar.
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If one has to genuinely question and consider whether a song is "acoustic" or not, it probably isn't.
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I don’t think Cyril is questioning wether or not it is acoustic, but rather if it meets the guidelines put forward in here. For example, I personally believe the “absolutely no electric guitar” ruling is off, as I know many acoustic versions of tracks that use a clean electric guitar to counter the jangliness of the raw acoustic tone.
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I don’t think Cyril is questioning wether or not it is acoustic, but rather if it meets the guidelines put forward in here. For example, I personally believe the “absolutely no electric guitar” ruling is off, as I know many acoustic versions of tracks that use a clean electric guitar to counter the jangliness of the raw acoustic tone.
And I view the world 'acoustic' as any instrument that doesn't use electrical amplification. This means digital pianos, synthesizers, electric guitars and electric bass guitars are all off limits. This leaves a lot of instruments still available, like everything that doesn't use power to work. You can send acoustic guitar with vocals, or piano, but there's so much more out there. Frankly, just saying 'no electric guitar' is a narrow definition of 'acoustic'.
As for Deadeye's example; if it uses clean electric guitar, I don't think it's 'acoustic'.
Or, I think anything with synthesizers should not be allowed :)
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And see, Reaper’s fine with synth.
So, “acoustic” overall does have a different meaning to different people.
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I sent a straight forward song, acoustic guitars and vocals, nothing else. It probably won't do very well but we will see :corn
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I sent something with acoustic guitars and some sort of harmonica.
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I sent something with acoustic guitars and some sort of harmonica.
I sent something with "acoustic version" in the title.
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Acoustic: Songs that are primarily acoustic
Based on the above line I'd be complaining about songs with any electric instruments being disqualified if I were actually in this roulette. :lol
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I sent something with acoustic guitars and some sort of harmonica.
I sent something with "acoustic version" in the title.
Heh, mine has that in its title too, but I’m assuming it can safely be dropped for hangman purposes.
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I sent a very obscure singer/songwriter solo artist track. It definitely falls under the acoustic label.
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I sent unreleased footage of myself playing the alto saxophone for 6 minutes
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I sent unreleased footage of myself playing the alto saxophone for 6 minutes
Wait, it’s unreleased? Doesn’t that void the rule that we need the links?
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I sent unreleased footage of myself playing the alto saxophone for 6 minutes
I don't know if that's what they call it in Europe, but porn is not allow in this roulette.
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I sent unreleased footage of myself playing the alto saxophone for 6 minutes
I don't know if that's what they call it in Europe, but porn is not allow in this roulette.
tooting his flute?
Blowing his own horn?
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Moistening his reed.
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I don’t think Cyril is questioning wether or not it is acoustic, but rather if it meets the guidelines put forward in here. For example, I personally believe the “absolutely no electric guitar” ruling is off, as I know many acoustic versions of tracks that use a clean electric guitar to counter the jangliness of the raw acoustic tone.
Yeah, and it depends on the band; an electric solo from, say Dave Matthews is one thing, I get that, but an otherwise acoustic song with an electric solo by, say, Iron Maiden or Yngwie Malmsteen, well, that's an acoustic song in my book.
But - and I want to be clear - it's not my roulette and not my rules. I follow the rules.
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anyways, i added my incredibly funny pick for the round to the playlist based on reaper's last comment
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Sweet! Hangman will be up soon!
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Sweet! Hangman will be up soon!
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/PhonyLikelyCatfish-size_restricted.gif)
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give me the J for J
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gimme the D
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S!
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gimme the D
Someday I'm going to get the mods to change your username to Dacul, proving me right
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T
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How about an I for a (dead) Eye?
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Hangman time!
C____d __d C____i_ - ___st
______ ___ _i__s______ - L_si__ ___
______ S____t - _____
___ - S___ S___ _
_i__i_ _____ - L_st ___d ____
___illi__ - T__ S__c_…
J_____ C_s_ - ___t
S__c_'s ____d - Dist__c_ T_ T__ S__
_lli_tt S_it_ - __t____ T__ ___s
___c__ - T__ D___li__ T___s_
D_st____ - T_i__s ____ __ C_l___
S_ldi__ - ___ds__c_
C__l _cL_is_ - I_ I ____ ___d ______…
___ ___t___ ___t___s - T__ ____is_
___c_ Dic_i_s__ - __c __ S__c_
J_li__ _____ - _______d_ D__s
Letters picked: J, D, S, T, I, L, C
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Give me an L for Tim's Loss.
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I’ll take a C, coz C is for Cookie and that’s good enough for me!
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Elliot Smith
I'll take a P because Joe can't psell.
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Tim, that's ptrue.
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Coheed and Cambria-Ghost
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Coheed and Cambria? Ghost?
Bruce Dickinson?
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Elliot Smith
Between the Bars
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Spock's Beard-Distance To The Sun
Marillion-The Space...
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Marillion-The Space...
Fucking Stadler... I knew you'd burn Marillion before I had a chance to send them.
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Marillion-The Space...
Fucking Stadler... I knew you'd burn Marillion before I had a chance to send them.
:neverusethis:
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Was it you? I had something from the Orchestral album lined up for the alternative round. Oh well....
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Marillion-The Space...
Fucking Stadler... I knew you'd burn Marillion before I had a chance to send them.
I had them on tap for the next theme round. Oh well!
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To put a weird one in the bird, how about a W?
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Julien Baker, idk the song
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A for Acoustic.
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The Bruce Dickinson song is Arc Of Space and it should win this round easily.
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Elliot Smith
Between the Bars
Literally one of my all time favorite songs but I didn't send it. A bit risky move, his music is an acquired taste for sure.
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Updated for the new page (can't add letters obviously)
Coheed and Cambria - Ghost
Anneke van Giersbergen - Losing You
______ S____t - _____
___ - S___ S___ _
_i__i_ _____ - L_st ___d ____
Marillion - The Space...
J_____ C_s_ - ___t
Spock's Beard - Distance to the Sun
Elliott Smith - Between the Bars
___c__ - T__ D___li__ T___s_
D_st____ - T_i__s ____ __ C_l___
S_ldi__ - ___ds__c_
C__l _cL_is_ - I_ I ____ ___d ______…
___ ___t___ ___t___s - T__ ____is_
Bruce Dickinson - Arc of Space
Julien Baker - _______d_ D__s
Letters picked: J, D, S, T, I, L, C
Letters pending: W, A
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Coheed and Cambria - Ghost
A_____ _a_ _i__s______ - L_si__ ___
P___a_ Sp___t - _____
___ - Swa_ Swa_ _
_i__i_ _____ - Last __ad ____
Marillion - The Space...
J_____ Cas_ - ___t
Spock's Beard - Distance To The Sun
Elliott Smith - Between The Bars
W__c__ - T__ Da__li__ T___s_
D_st_a__ - T_i__s _a__ __ C_l___
S_ldi__ - __adspac_
Ca_l _cL_is_ - I_ I W___ ___d ______…
___ ___t___ ___t___s - T__ P___is_
Bruce Dickinson - Arc Of Space
Julian Baker - _______d_ D__s
Letters picked: J, D, S, T, I, L, C, P, W, A
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Coheed and Cambria - Ghost
A_____ _a_ _i__s______ - L_si__ ___
P___a_ Sp___t - _____
___ - Swa_ Swa_ _
_i__i_ _____ - Last __ad ____
Marillion - The Space...
J_____ Cas_ - ___t
Spock's Beard - Distance To The Sun
Elliott Smith - Between The Bars
W__c__ - T__ Da__li__ T___s_
D_st_a__ - T_i__s _a__ __ C_l___
S_ldi__ - __adspac_
Ca_l _cL_is_ - I_ I W___ ___d ______…
___ ___t___ ___t___s - T__ P___is_
Bruce Dickinson - Arc Of Space
Julian Baker - _______d_ D__s
Letters picked: J, D, S, T, I, L, C, P, W, A
Luoto had apparently solved Anneke van Giersbergen - Losing You
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Thanks jingle, I missed that!
Coheed and Cambria - Ghost
Anneke van Giersbergen - Losing You
P___a_ Sp___t - _____
___ - Swa_ Swa_ _
_i__i_ _____ - Last __ad ____
Marillion - The Space...
J_____ Cas_ - ___t
Spock's Beard - Distance To The Sun
Elliott Smith - Between The Bars
W__c__ - T__ Da__li__ T___s_
D_st_a__ - T_i__s _a__ __ C_l___
S_ldi__ - __adspac_
Ca_l _cL_is_ - I_ I W___ ___d ______…
___ ___t___ ___t___s - T__ P___is_
Bruce Dickinson - Arc Of Space
Julian Baker - _______d_ D__s
Letters picked: J, D, S, T, I, L, C, P, W, A
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Johnny Cash - Hurt?
Soldier - Headspace?
Cael McLeish - If I were Good Enough?
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Going great! Let’s get a G generated into this game!
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E
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Cael McLeish - If I Were Good Enough?
Now how the bloody hell did you do that? You’re right, by the way.
For anyone wondering, hi, I’m Cael McLeish. Nice to meet you all.
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Cael McLeish - If I Were Good Enough?
Now how the bloody hell did you do that? You’re right, by the way.
For anyone wondering, hi, I’m Cael McLeish. Nice to meet you all.
Never underestimate the hangman prowess of DTF.
And hey :metal
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Cael McLeish - If I Were Good Enough?
Now how the bloody hell did you do that? You’re right, by the way.
For anyone wondering, hi, I’m Cael McLeish. Nice to meet you all.
You cannot comprehend my power! :hat
And hello there, nice songs by the way :metal
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Cael McLeish - If I Were Good Enough?
Now how the bloody hell did you do that? You’re right, by the way.
For anyone wondering, hi, I’m Cael McLeish. Nice to meet you all.
That's not good enough.
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Marillion-The Space...
Fucking Stadler... I knew you'd burn Marillion before I had a chance to send them.
Actually, no. I was THISCLOSE to sending "After Me", though, so your intuition wasn't entirely wrong...
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Puppies sent Marillion and Stadler sent Anneke.
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Quite a few bands that I was curious but also nervous about sending have now been ruled out: Coheed, Marillion, Maiden.
I'm always afraid with these better known bands that if the host hasn't heard and liked them yet, there's probably a good reason why.
Also, a little bummed to see Headpspace sent, but that was another I would've felt somewhat anxious sending. Good song though. Lots of good songs this round.
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Cael McLeish - If I Were Good Enough?
Now how the bloody hell did you do that? You’re right, by the way.
For anyone wondering, hi, I’m Cael McLeish. Nice to meet you all.
You cannot comprehend my power! :hat
And hello there, nice songs by the way :metal
Thanks mate. Keep an eye out, by the way. I’m not far off releasing a proper hard rock EP. Gotta finish off a few vocal harmonies and guitar layers, then it’s off to the mastering studio!
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D_st_a__ - T_i__s _a__ __ C_l___
If this is what I think it is I'm pretty sure the first two words of the song title are missing.
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Will update the hangman when I get home around lunch time.
Just as an update, bands submitted during this roulette arent ruled out in following rounds. So a coheed song can be submitted by someone in subsequent rounds.
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Cael McLeish - If I Were Good Enough?
Now how the bloody hell did you do that? You’re right, by the way.
For anyone wondering, hi, I’m Cael McLeish. Nice to meet you all.
You cannot comprehend my power! :hat
And hello there, nice songs by the way :metal
Thanks mate. Keep an eye out, by the way. I’m not far off releasing a proper hard rock EP. Gotta finish off a few vocal harmonies and guitar layers, then it’s off to the mastering studio!
I was, of course, joking above, but how would we hear your music? Just Google?
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D_st_a__ - T_i__s _a__ __ C_l___
If this is what I think it is I'm pretty sure the first two words of the song title are missing.
That’s Lonestar’s song.
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I was, of course, joking above, but how would we hear your music? Just Google?
I mean, this does kinda rule out using any further Cael McLeish or Volatus tracks, but I’m also not that kind of person to just keep relying on my own stuff (I actually feel like a bit of a narcissist playing If I Were Good Enough… in this round). But, since you were kind enough to ask, here’s my playlist of the solo album this one was from and my 3 track with Volatus. More bluesy hard rock stuff coming this year.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5IwvjGlxiJa9LEZDVLuvam?si=_G-YmW-2TTSTIXbaeH95CA
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D_st_a__ - T_i__s _a__ __ C_l___
If this is what I think it is I'm pretty sure the first two words of the song title are missing.
Shit.. Didn't even catch that lol
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Destrage - Where the Things Have No Colour
Interesting, it's been a while since I've listened to that album. It's quite nuts :corn
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Destrage - Where the Things Have No Colour
Interesting, it's been a while since I've listened to that album. It's quite nuts :corn
It is, but that's probably the least-nuts song on it, for better or worse.
It's also incredibly non-acoustic. :lol
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Destrage - Where the Things Have No Colour
Interesting, it's been a while since I've listened to that album. It's quite nuts :corn
It is, but that's probably the least-nuts song on it, for better or worse.
It's also incredibly non-acoustic. :lol
They did a studio acoustic version, which is absolutely fantastic.
https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw (https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw)
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Destrage - Where the Things Have No Colour
Interesting, it's been a while since I've listened to that album. It's quite nuts :corn
It is, but that's probably the least-nuts song on it, for better or worse.
It's also incredibly non-acoustic. :lol
They did a studio acoustic version, which is absolutely fantastic.
[https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw (http://[https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw)
Suck it, Buddy! :lol
Also, and FYI to Reaper, Headspace is the band.
And let's see an R while you're updating things.
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Destrage - Where the Things Have No Colour
Interesting, it's been a while since I've listened to that album. It's quite nuts :corn
It is, but that's probably the least-nuts song on it, for better or worse.
It's also incredibly non-acoustic. :lol
;D
;D
They did a studio acoustic version, which is absolutely fantastic.
[https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw (http://[https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw)
Suck it, Buddy! :lol
Does Lonestar need you to fight his battles? You gotta gang up and pick on the kid? Butt the F out! ;D
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Destrage - Where the Things Have No Colour
Interesting, it's been a while since I've listened to that album. It's quite nuts :corn
It is, but that's probably the least-nuts song on it, for better or worse.
It's also incredibly non-acoustic. :lol
;D
;D
They did a studio acoustic version, which is absolutely fantastic.
[https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw (http://[https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw)
Suck it, Buddy! :lol
Does Lonestar need you to fight his battles? You gotta gang up and pick on the kid? Butt the F out! ;D
I'm sorry you don't have friends Tim.
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I don’t need Facebook to have friends.
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Chad and RJ, stay out of my lane with Tim. :lol
Fogey Wrestlemania! :lol
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I don’t need Facebook to have friends.
No, that’s my misfortune to bear!
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Chad and RJ, stay out of my lane with Tim. :lol
Fogey Wrestlemania! :lol
Hey a friend to the rescue. He wants to kick my ass but that’s besides the point.
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I'm King Kong Bundy. Lol
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:lol
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I'm King Kong Bundy. Lol
And Tim is Doink the Clown. Give 'em a 5-count!
I getting nostalgic about Indiscipline's roulette.
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give me the R for R U RED E KIDS? I I CAP N
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Destrage - Where the Things Have No Colour
Interesting, it's been a while since I've listened to that album. It's quite nuts :corn
It is, but that's probably the least-nuts song on it, for better or worse.
It's also incredibly non-acoustic. :lol
They did a studio acoustic version, which is absolutely fantastic.
[https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw (http://[https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw)
Suck it, Buddy! :lol
Tell Lonestar to suck it, his link doesn't even work! :rollin
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Destrage - Where the Things Have No Colour
Interesting, it's been a while since I've listened to that album. It's quite nuts :corn
It is, but that's probably the least-nuts song on it, for better or worse.
It's also incredibly non-acoustic. :lol
They did a studio acoustic version, which is absolutely fantastic.
https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw (https://youtu.be/SO0C_FfCVgw)
Suck it, Buddy! :lol
Tell Lonestar to suck it, his link doesn't even work! :rollin
Excuse me?
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Coheed and Cambria - Ghost
Anneke van Giersbergen - Losing You
Prefab Sprout - _____
REM - Swa_ Swa_ _
_i__ie ___re - Last Road Home
Puppies_On_Acid: Marillion - The Space...
Johnny Cash - Hurt
Spock's Beard - Distance To The Sun
Elliott Smith - Between The Bars
Wrec_e - T_e Dar_li_g T_r_s_
Destrage - Things Have No Colour
Headspace - Soldier
Deadeye21: Cael McLeish - If I Were Good Enough...
___ _ert_e_ _r_t_ers - The Promise
Bruce Dickinson - Arc Of Space
Julian Baker - Everybody Does
Letters picked: J, D, S, T, I, L, C, P, W, A, G, E, Z
I think that is all the updates, let me know if I missed something! First impressions will hit either later tonight, or tomorrow afternoon.
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Prefab Sprout
REM
Last Road Home
The Promise
Everybody Does
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Tell Lonestar to suck it, his link doesn't even work! :rollin
Excuse me?
That trick doesn't work when the original link is quoted in everyone else's messages. :biggrin:
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Surely Stads sent the Johnny Cash tune.
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Prefab Sprout
REM
Last Road Home
The Promise
Everybody Does
Ah, thanks Cyril
REM - Swan Swan H
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Wreche - The Darkling Thrush
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Surely Stads sent the Johnny Cash tune.
No sir.
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He sent REM.
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Yep
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Is Lucas the kind of guy that would send Johnny?
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Is Lucas the kind of guy that would send Johnny?
Since Hurt is originally NiN's song and he's their fan I'd say yes :tup
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Wreche - The Darkling Thrush
wtf why did you send this, Cyril?
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Wreche - The Darkling Thrush
wtf why did you send this, Cyril?
because it's acoustic, basically
i told you i picked the funniest thing i could
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Wreche - The Darkling Thrush
wtf why did you send this, Cyril?
because it's acoustic, basically
It IS??
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piano, drums, and vocals!
and touches of what i -think- are synth strings but that's why i asked about them :neverusethis:
no electric guitars (or bass guitar), that's for sure
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piano, drums, and vocals!
and touches of what i -think- are synth strings but that's why i asked about them :neverusethis:
no electric guitars (or bass guitar), that's for sure
Oh brother. Watch it win the round. :lol
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my second place pick was mathcore played on acoustic guitar, for what it's worth
i wanted something that would stand out :corn
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my second place pick was mathcore played on acoustic guitar, for what it's worth
i wanted something that would stand out :corn
methinks you missed the intent or spirit of the theme. This surely will stand out though.
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I almost sent a jazz big band piece, that would have stood out as well :)
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Give 'em the Z
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Vmader00: Coheed and Cambria - Ghost
Tomislav95: Anneke van Giersbergen - Losing You
HOF: Prefab Sprout - Bonny
Stadler REM - Swan Swan H
TAC: Vinnie Moore - Last Road Home
Puppies_On_Acid: Marillion - The Space...
Sacul: Johnny Cash - Hurt
Kingshmegland: Spock's Beard - Distance To The Sun
Elite: Elliott Smith - Between The Bars
Cyril: Wreche - The Darkling Thrush
Lonestar: Destrage - Where The Things Have No Colour
jingle.boy: Headspace - Soldier
Deadeye21: Cael McLeish - If I Were Good Enough...
Luoto: Von Hertzen Brothers - The Promise
wolfking: Bruce Dickinson - Arc Of Space
senecadawg2: Julian Baker - Everybody Does
First impressions up soon!
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Round 2 first impressions. Another amazing round with great music, write-ups should be done by Monday.
This song makes me want to go dancing in Miami
Intimate & raw
This song is somber
This song is haunting
Wow, that voice….
Tasteful solo is tasteful
This song is exhausting
This song has a killer bass tone
This song marches forward
This song sounds grand
This song has beautiful harmonies
This song could've been on Dark New Day's acoustic album
This song is chipper
This song is delicate
Simple and beautiful
The strings add a lot of depth to this song
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exhausting, probably :lol
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I'll guess this.
This song has beautiful harmonies.
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Intimate & raw?
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Intimate and raw?
Simple and beautiful?
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Intimate and raw
Haunting
Strings
One of these?
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Round 2 first impressions. Another amazing round with great music.
Which means I get another 1.5 right? :biggrin:
I'm gonna go with my song was exhausting :corn
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This song marches forward
This song sounds grand
This song has beautiful harmonies
These could all fit
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One of these;
Wow, that voice….
Tasteful solo is tasteful
It should be the first one.
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Am I the Miami one?
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There’s a lot that could fit, one of which I really hope it isn’t, but who knows?
Intimate & raw
This song is somber
This song is haunting
Wow, that voice….
This song is exhausting
This song is delicate
Simple and beautiful
I’d love it to either be Intimate & Raw or Wow That Voice, but I do worry it’s exhausting.
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One of these;
Wow, that voice….
Tasteful solo is tasteful
It should be the first one.
Definitely the first one.
exhausting, probably :lol
Probably??
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One of these;
Wow, that voice….
Tasteful solo is tasteful
It should be the first one.
Definitely the first one.
exhausting, probably :lol
Probably??
I may have to quit the roulette if it's not the first one.
Yours could also be a bit grand or even chipper.
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I'll wait for some of these to be confirmed or denied before taking a guess for mine.
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I'll wait for some of these to be confirmed or denied before taking a guess for mine.
Don’t be such a pussy!
….awaits response from Lonestar.
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Hey, Reaper, I’m having trouble accessing the round 2 playlist. Please help? I’m looking forward to hearing everything
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Is mine intimate and raw?
Hey, Reaper, I’m having trouble accessing the round 2 playlist. Please help? I’m looking forward to hearing everything
Yup, same
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I'll wait for some of these to be confirmed or denied before taking a guess for mine.
Don’t be such a pussy!
….awaits response from Lonestar.
I work smarter, not harder. :P
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exhausting, probably :lol
:lol yup
Intimate & raw?
Nope
Intimate and raw?
Simple and beautiful?
Nope
Am I the Miami one?
You are! Would you like to go dancing in Miami with me TAC?
There’s a lot that could fit, one of which I really hope it isn’t, but who knows?
Intimate & raw
This song is somber
This song is haunting
Wow, that voice….
This song is exhausting
This song is delicate
Simple and beautiful
It is one of these.
One of these;
Wow, that voice….
Tasteful solo is tasteful
It should be the first one.
Probably??
I may have to quit the roulette if it's not the first one.
Yours could also be a bit grand or even chipper.
It is not the first one....
Is mine intimate and raw?
Hey, Reaper, I’m having trouble accessing the round 2 playlist. Please help? I’m looking forward to hearing everything
Yup, same
Not intimate and raw.
I'll check the playlist link folks
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Vinnie Moore - Last Road Home: This song makes me want to go dancing in Miami
Cael McLeish - If I Were Good Enough...: Intimate & raw
This song is somber
This song is haunting
Anneke Van Giersbergern - Losing You: Wow, that voice….
Tasteful solo is tasteful
Wreche - The Darkling Trush: This song is exhausting
This song has a killer bass tone
This song marches forward
This song sounds grand
Spock's Beard - Distance To The Sun: This song has beautiful harmonies
This song could've been on Dark New Day's acoustic album
This song is chipper
This song is delicate
Simple and beautiful
The strings add a lot of depth to this song
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Judging off the way If I Were Good Enough was recorded, I’m thinking it’s quite possibly intimate and raw.
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And you would be right! The playlist link should be fixed by the way.
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Somber Soldier?
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I'll take somber, or 'dat voice (now that we know it's not Bruce).
Edit... ninja'd by Nelson.
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I'll guess this.
This song has beautiful harmonies.
Ahem? Lol
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I'll take somber, or 'dat voice (now that we know it's not Bruce).
Edit... ninja'd by Nelson.
Great song, BTW. I hope it does well.
Also, I'd wager a left testicle that Between the Bars is haunting and that Anneke is either Delicate or That voice
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I’ll go with delicate
Or
Simple and beautiful
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I'll take somber, or 'dat voice (now that we know it's not Bruce).
Edit... ninja'd by Nelson.
Great song, BTW. I hope it does well.
Also, I'd wager a left testicle that Between the Bars is haunting and that Anneke is either Delicate or That voice
AVG being 'dat voice wouldn't surprise me at all.
Johnny Cash would. ;D
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This song has beautiful Harmonies?
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Annekke is certainly that voice.
Does Arc of Space sound Grand?
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I'll take somber, or 'dat voice (now that we know it's not Bruce).
Edit... ninja'd by Nelson.
It is most definitely not “that voice”. ;D
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Is my song haunting?
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Am I the Miami one?
You are! Would you like to go dancing in Miami with me TAC?
Depends on my score. ;D
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Damn, I quit.
Simple and beautiful?
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I'd say Arc Of Space is haunting.
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Somber Soldier?
Nope
I’ll go with delicate
Or
Simple and beautiful
Nope
This song has beautiful Harmonies?
Nope
Annekke is certainly that voice.
Does Arc of Space sound Grand?
First one is right!
Is my song haunting?
Nope
Damn, I quit.
Simple and beautiful?
Nope
I'd say Arc Of Space is haunting.
Nope
Guess I went to vague with these :lol, will adjust next round
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Perhaps Arc of Space is simple and beautiful?
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Perhaps Arc of Space is simple and beautiful?
Just tried that.
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Then it must be that the strings add a lot to the song. Surely. I wouldn’t exactly call it Delicate
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Somber?
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Vinnie Moore - Last Road Home: This song makes me want to go dancing in Miami
Cael McLeish - If I Were Good Enough...: Intimate & raw
This song is somber
This song is haunting
Anneke Van Giersbergern - Losing You: Wow, that voice….
Tasteful solo is tasteful
Wreche - The Darkling Trush: This song is exhausting
This song has a killer bass tone
This song marches forward
This song sounds grand
Spock's Beard - Distance To The Sun: This song has beautiful harmonies
This song could've been on Dark New Day's acoustic album
This song is chipper
This song is delicate
Simple and beautiful
The strings add a lot of depth to this song
Based on what's left, I can only see 'haunting', or 'simple and beautiful' applying to Soldier (and more likely the former). Though, I don't know Dark New Day at all.
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This song is somber
This song is haunting
One of these?
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I loved their 1st album Chad. Offshoot of Sevendust. Heavy but melodic.
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Also, I'd wager a left testicle that Between the Bars is haunting...
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Wagering a testicle is haunting.
Or grand
Maybe somber
It’s also delicate, chipper, and intimate & raw.
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It’s also delicate, chipper, and intimate & raw.
It’s not intimate and raw. That’s me.
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It’s also delicate, chipper, and intimate & raw.
It’s not intimate and raw. That’s me.
He was joking about the wagering a testicle :P
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Wagering a testicle is haunting.
Or grand
Maybe somber
It’s also delicate, chipper, and intimate & raw.
Sort of depends on the origin of said testicle. I never guaranteed that it would be mine.
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Wagering a testicle is haunting.
Or grand
Maybe somber
It’s also delicate, chipper, and intimate & raw.
Sort of depends on the origin of said testicle. I never guaranteed that it would be mine.
Sounds like a Dark New Day for someone.
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This song is somber
This song is haunting
One of these?
Yup one of these.
Wagering a testicle is haunting.
Or grand
Maybe somber
It’s also delicate, chipper, and intimate & raw.
Sort of depends on the origin of said testicle. I never guaranteed that it would be mine.
Sounds like a Dark New Day for someone.
:lol
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Wagering a testicle is haunting.
Or grand
Maybe somber
It’s also delicate, chipper, and intimate & raw.
Sort of depends on the origin of said testicle. I never guaranteed that it would be mine.
I'll bet one of tJingle's testicles! Does that help?
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Wagering a testicle is haunting.
Or grand
Maybe somber
It’s also delicate, chipper, and intimate & raw.
Sort of depends on the origin of said testicle. I never guaranteed that it would be mine.
I'll bet one of tJingle's testicles! Does that help?
Not really. He doesn't have any.
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:lol
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I'm kidding Chad, I couldn't resist! ;D
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He's really not Chad.
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That’s ok. His ole lady knows what I’m packing.
Just kidding Tim ... I couldn’t resist. :P
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Touche!
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Round 2 first impressions. Another amazing round with great music, write-ups should be done by Monday.
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That’s ok. His ole lady knows what I’m packing.
Just kidding Tim ... I couldn’t resist. :P
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That’s ok. His ole lady knows what I’m packing.
Just kidding Tim ... I couldn’t resist. :P
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Oh no doubt! :lol
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I got the biggest belly laugh from this meme :lol :lol
I'm pretty tired tonight and I'd like to edit my write-ups so I'll post those first thing tomorrow morning. For now I give you the solved first impressions, I'll try and make them easier next round.
Vinnie Moore - Last Road Home: This song makes me want to go dancing in Miami
Cael McLeish - If I Were Good Enough...: Intimate & raw
Johnny Cash - Hurt: This song is somber
Coheed and Cambria - Ghost: This song is haunting
Anneke Van Giersbergern - Losing You: Wow, that voice….
Bruce Dickinson - Arc Of Space: Tasteful solo is tasteful
Wreche - The Darkling Trush: This song is exhausting
Marillion - The Space...: This song has a killer bass tone
Rem - Swan Swan H: This song marches forward
Headspace - Soldier: This song sounds grand
Spock's Beard - Distance To The Sun: This song has beautiful harmonies
Destrage - Where Things Have No Colour: This song could've been on Dark New Day's acoustic album
Prefab Sprout - Bonny: This song is chipper
Elliott Smith - Between The Bars: This song is delicate
Julien Baker - Everybody Does: Simple and beautiful
Von Hertzen Brothers - The Promise: The strings add a lot of depth to this song
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Samsonite! I was way off.
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Samsonite! I was way off.
:lol
I say this quote way too often. :biggrin:
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"Grand" would've been pretty much the last way *I* would've though Soldier to be described. But, hopefully it's a good thing!
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One of these;
Wow, that voice….
Tasteful solo is tasteful
It should be the first one.
Oh come on, you could have said it was the second one....
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Exciting! Simple and beautiful is how I would describe pretty much that entire album. There were a few other songs from it I would've liked to send, but this was definitely the most appropriate for the acoustic theme.
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Another great round down. This round was better than the first, I've been spinning this playlist for the past few days and I've been thoroughly enjoying it. There are a lot of 4's this round so I might have to become a little more critical with future rounds. Everyone qualified for the bonus point this round although Cyril gave me a lot to think about on what "acoustic" means to me :lol.
Round 2 Results:
Vmader00
Coheed and Cambria - "Ghost"
I fucking love this song. Every time I listened to this song (which has to be over 20 times at this point) it just kept getting better. I love the unique structure of verse + verse followed by chorus. It's all layered beautifully over the stripped down rhythm guitar track that sets the foundation for the song and never overstays it's welcome. Every time I listen to this song it sticks in my head for hours after. Another awesome pick!
5 + 1
Sacul
Johnny Cash - "Hurt"
I've heard this song before, I loved it when it first came out but I haven't given it a full listen in years. I still enjoy it as much as I did back then and it feels just as impactful. I've always felt that this song has a deeper meaning with Johnny Cash singing it. Rick Ruben alludes to the same in his podcast when he talks about working on this track. It's an emotional piece of music that pulls off the rare trick of being better than the original.
4.5 + 1
Lonestar
Destrage - "Where Things Have No Colour"
I was going to surprised if anyone has even heard of Dark New Day but if you listen to their Black Porch Sessions I think it'd make sense as to why I compared the two. As for the critique of the song itself I think it's on of my favorites of this round that I've been spinning pretty constantly. The immediate hook are the down-tuned guitar melodies, I immediately grabbed my guitar and started trying to figure it out. The song has it's hooks in me and I'd love to check out more of their acoustic stuff if it's around.
4.5 + 1
senecadawg2
Julien Baker - "Everybody Does"
The spotlight is clearly on Julien's voice in this song. The melody is simple and sets the stage for Julien to deliver this emotional vocal performance on top. It's a song that's easy to get lost in. I've gotten distracted twice while putting together this write-up while having the song play in the background. I will waste no time digging more into her music.
4.5 + 1
Tomislav95
Anneke Van Giersbergen - "Losing You"
I've seen Anneke's name get thrown around on the forum but I can't remember if she was a part of a band or is a solo act. Anyway, I'm glad I got to finally hear her in this context, her voice is fantastic and this song highlights it well. I think if I could change anything I would've had just her and the guitar perform the song. While there is nothing wrong with the bands performance I think I preferred the guitar/vox arrangement that is introduced in the beginning.
4 + 1
TAC
Vinnie Moore - "Last Road Home'"
This song reminded me of the music I'd hear at my ex's when I lived in Miami briefly. Hearing this song a couple times I randomly clicked through some of Vinnie's other music to see what it's like and I was a little surprised to find his more shreddy metal stuff on there. It's surprising because typically when solo electric guitar instrumentalist take a stab and doing some more flamenco/django/spanish style guitar it comes off as them shredding on an acoustic guitar (looking at you Paul Gilbert) without actually capturing the style they aim for. This song has strong Govi/Gypsy Kings vibes, it's easy to digest and memorable and brings me back to a time of my life that feels like decades ago.
4 + 1
Puppies_On_Acid
Marillion - "The Space..."
Thanks to DT I'm familiar with one Marillion song, "Easter". There is an interesting tonal change in this after the first third. It takes on what I'd describe as more jazzy feel. The song is composed well and has a really full bass tone that I fell for. Marillion is 2 for 2 and I hope when I explore them more I'll find more great music like this to enjoy.
4 + 1
Elite
Elliott Smith - "Between The Bars"
Hey it's Dave Manchester's avatar! I'm not familiar with Elliott Smith music with the exception of Independence Day which popped up on my Spotify Discovery a while back. Much like the Marillion submission this another artist who I have to explore deeper. The song feels like it just flowed out of Elliott sounding as if it's been effortlessly composed. The formula of simple guitar melody with delicate vocals make a good combination that can be tough to pull off. My only complaint is that this song should've been a tad bit longer.
4 + 1
Kingshmegland
Spock's Beard - "Distance To The Sun"
I was surprised I liked this song as much as I did. I've been hesitant to check out Spock's Beard because I know Neal Morse did some time in the band and truthfully I'm not a big fan of Neal. However with that preconceived notion I walked away as a big fan of this song! The harmonies are beautiful and bring a proggy element to the song which makes it really shine this round. The ending of this song is magical and makes me want to sing along to it. With this track and Neals last album Innocence & Danger I feel like I was too quick to judge and will have to explore his music more.
4 + 1
Luoto
Von Hertzen Brothers - "The Promise"
This song feels like it could've been ripped out of the soundtrack to Game of Thrones, to my ears it fits the visual aesthetic of the show. This song builds masterfully from the start and leads into a nice climax near the end. It's so subtle that it isn't until you listen to it again that you notice that the is starts off more stripped down than how it ends. Few songs pull that trick off as well as this one. The Promise doesn't break it's promise of being a good song (see what I did there?)
4 + 1
wolfking
Bruce Dickinson - "Arc Of Space"
This song came really close to getting the "that voice…" first impression. Bruce's voice cuts through the track and hits you like a brick wall. It's a great performance that suits the song is never over the top or self-indulgent. It grabs you and holds you throughout with a nice little solo break near the middle of the track.
4 + 1
jingle.boy
Headspace - "Soldier"
Silly as it sounds it's the tolling of the bell here that gives the song it's grand sense of scale. This song had some of my favorite lyrics of this round and they work perfectly in the context of the music. Often times when I check out new music I'll hear elements I like mixed in with elements I don't. Soldier is not one of those songs, it's well done and it doesn't leave thinking "I wish there was more of this" or "I wish there was less of that". A little off topic but I get hints of Klaus Meine in the guys vocal performance.
4 + 1
Deadeye21
Cael McLeish - "If I Were Good Enough..."
First of all big props for sending an original song, you're a braver man than I. This song captures the acoustic theme of the round perfect. I love the way this song builds and releases tension throughout, it feels like a passionate performance in a café. I think the only thing keeping me from rating this song higher is the vibrato on the vocals. The timbre of the vocals is good but I feel at points the vibrato goes a little crazy. Good song!
3.5 + 1
Stadler
REM - "Swan Swan H"
I've never been a big fan of REM, they have some bangers but Michael Stipe's voice can get old quick not the case here. There is a sea shanty quality and vibe to the song, especially when the organ gets introduced. I've been digging this song since you sent it. This is one of those tracks that rewards you on repeat listens
3.5 + 1
HOF
Prefab Sprout - "Bonny"
This song is sweet, maybe a little too sweet (although from what I gather from the lyrics it's not the most upbeat topic). I think the biggest thing that turned me off from this song was the harmonica coupled with the upper register guitar playing that gets a little tiring to listen to. A tonal change or release would've really helped IMO.
2 + 1
Cyril
Wreche - "the Darkling Thrush"
I didn't really know what to make of this song when I first heard it. It initially got a much lower score but as I've listened to the song more it started to grow on me. My biggest complaint and the biggest reason it didn't get a higher score is that it goes on way too long. If it was edited down to maybe half it's length I could see thing song getting a 3 instead of a 2. That said it's impressive it keeps the energy up as long as it does but like Cialis it feels like it's 4 hours long and it's time it gets checked out by a doctor.
1.5
Scores so far:
Vmader00 - 10.5
Kingshmegland - 9.5
senecadawg2 - 9.5
Tomislav95 - 9
Elite - 9
jingle.boy - 9
Lonestar - 9
Deadeye21 - 8
TAC - 8
Luoto - 8
wolfking - 8
Stadler - 7.5
Sacul - 7.5
Puppies_On_Acid - 6.5
Cyril - 5.5
HOF - 5.5
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(https://media.giphy.com/media/l0amJzVHIAfl7jMDos/giphy.gif)
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I’ll take it.
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Another great round down. This round was better than the first, I've been spinning this playlist for the past few days and I've been thoroughly enjoying it. There are a lot of 4's this round so I might have to become a little more critical with future rounds. Everyone qualified for the bonus point this round although Cyril gave me a lot to think about on what "acoustic" means to me :lol.
Round 2 Results:
Deadeye21
Cael McLeish - "If I Were Good Enough..."
First of all big props for sending an original song, you're a braver man than I. This song captures the acoustic theme of the round perfect. I love the way this song builds and releases tension throughout, it feels like a passionate performance in a café. I think the only thing keeping me from rating this song higher is the vibrato on the vocals. The timbre of the vocals is good but I feel at points the vibrato goes a little crazy. Good song!
3.5 + 1
Scores so far:
Vmader00 - 10.5
Kingshmegland - 9.5
senecadawg2 - 9.5
Tomislav95 - 9
Elite - 9
jingle.boy - 9
Lonestar - 9
Deadeye21 - 8
TAC - 8
Luoto - 8
wolfking - 8
Stadler - 7.5
Sacul - 7.5
Puppies_On_Acid - 6.5
Cyril - 5.5
HOF - 5.5
Well, I’m pretty much not gonna get anywhere near the top at this point.
Yeah, the vibrato got a little out of control, but we basically cut the entire album in a day and I wasn’t overly well either. This is one of the ones I really want to redo if I ever have the chance to do so. I was 16 at the time and I’m still proud of it, but I can definitely do better. Glad you liked it though. Glad I made up that extra point.
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You're not even close to being out. Enjoy this. It's more about getting to hear music you've never heard before. I love finding new music from the roulettes.
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Round 3 track inbound imminently.
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Solid score...
Unfortunately, Destrage hasn't done any other acoustic takes that I know of, even though fans were totally floored by this one. Their regular catalog is well worth a look though, just an off the hook band.
Still trying to lay out my game plan, I'll send soon.
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Awesome! Like I said when I sent it, that album is dear to me, so it's extra gratifying to see it do well.
Neat to see Coheed do well, also. I'll have to think over the next submission a bit, but I'll send before the end of tomorrow.
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Man, this is going badly!
I guess tonally that song is a bit chipper, but to me it’s a mournful song about regrets and it has more of a sad than happy tone. The build up in the middle when there are about four guitars layered on each other is tremendous. But I can see not liking the harmonica. Oh well, something completely different coming next.
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Will send a song this afternoon. Didn’t realize results were upon us so quickly.
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Will send a song this afternoon. Didn’t realize results were upon us so quickly.
That's what she said.
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You're not even close to being out. Enjoy this. It's more about getting to hear music you've never heard before. I love finding new music from the roulettes.
This, I've already heard so much great music in just the first two rounds it's a lot of fun. Plus I have to be more critical with my rankings, if I ranked the songs in this roulette with how I rank them when I listen to albums on my own almost everyone would be tied.
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You're not even close to being out. Enjoy this. It's more about getting to hear music you've never heard before. I love finding new music from the roulettes.
This, I've already heard so much great music in just the first two rounds it's a lot of fun. Plus I have to be more critical with my rankings, if I ranked the songs in this roulette with how I rank them when I listen to albums on my own almost everyone would be tied.
That's often the case with Roulette's... the margin of difference is so negligible, hosts really do need to nitpick to differentiate the scores. In this round alone, 50% of players got a 4.
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Oh that's great! Yeah it's such a powerful track, I love it.
Sending soon.
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Tomislav95
Anneke Van Giersbergen - "Losing You"
I've seen Anneke's name get thrown around on the forum but I can't remember if she was a part of a band or is a solo act. Anyway, I'm glad I got to finally hear her in this context, her voice is fantastic and this song highlights it well. I think if I could change anything I would've had just her and the guitar perform the song. While there is nothing wrong with the bands performance I think I preferred the guitar/vox arrangement that is introduced in the beginning.
Here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEgwuWnUO9k
Can I get 0.5 more now? ;D
She was part of band The Gathering in 90s, now she's mostly doing guest appearances, most notably on a few Devin Townsend's albums. I like her albums Air (as Agua de Annique) as well.
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Will send a song this afternoon. Didn’t realize results were upon us so quickly.
That's what she said.
:lol
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Good stuff. I wasn't really going to take part in the acoustic theme, until that song became a thing (released on the 18th).
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sending a 1.5 soon!
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You're not even close to being out. Enjoy this. It's more about getting to hear music you've never heard before. I love finding new music from the roulettes.
This, I've already heard so much great music in just the first two rounds it's a lot of fun. Plus I have to be more critical with my rankings, if I ranked the songs in this roulette with how I rank them when I listen to albums on my own almost everyone would be tied.
That's often the case with Roulette's... the margin of difference is so negligible, hosts really do need to nitpick to differentiate the scores. In this round alone, 50% of players got a 4.
This. I honestly thought when starting this it would be a lot easier to score songs I love/like/hate but it's turned out to be much tougher than that.
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Sented.
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Don't remember what I sent for round 3, but I hope to keep the momentum going :metal
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For the record, sent. Round winner, too, if my sources are correct.
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Sended
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For the record, sent. Round winner, too, if my sources are correct.
They're probably 1/16th correct.
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Sent a huge risk. This will put me into contention or take me completely out of it.
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Sent!!
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand sent!!
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We’re off to a quick start with round 3. I look forward to seeing the reaction to my next pick.
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Sent.
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Got almost all submissions, just missing a few. Can't wait to start diving into the music today.
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Oh sorry, forgot to send. I'm on it!
EDIT: And sent
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My submission should be in soon.
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Glad to see a good score there. Send for round 3!
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Damn you guys are quick. I'll post hangman tomorrow so I can keep an eye on it while working. Gonna dive into the music now!
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Damn you guys are quick. I'll post hangman tomorrow so I can keep an eye on it while working. Gonna dive into the music now!
:metardica:
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Hangman time!
______ - ____ ___ ___ _____
______ - _________ _________
________ ____ - _______
_____ _______ - ______ _________
_____ ____ - ____ ______
________ - ______
_____ _____ - _______
_._._. - _______ ___
_____ - ________
_________ - _________ _________
________ - _________ ____
______ _______ - _____ __ ___ ______
_______ - ____
_________ - ____ _______ ____
____ ________ - _____ _________ _ - ___________ __ _______
_________ _________ - _____
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Let’s get A, M and R on the board, please!
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Let’s get A, M and R on the board, please!
One at a time there, grasshopper.
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T
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Fine, forget the M and R, I’m keeping the A though.
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I'll take an E
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Let's go with a P for Deadeye has premature alphabetejaculation.
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R.E.M?
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Let's go with a P for Deadeye has premature alphabetejaculation.
I!d resent that, but it’s kinda there for all to see, and I don’t like it…
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Let's go with a P for Deadeye has premature alphabetejaculation.
I!d resent that, but it’s kinda there for all to see, and I don’t like it…
You need a sense of humor. I misspell all the time. It's a running joke for a decade. I wear it as a badge of honor with our family here.
If it upsets you I apologize and will not interact with you as to not upset you.
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Let's go with a P for Deadeye has premature alphabetejaculation.
I!d resent that, but it’s kinda there for all to see, and I don’t like it…
You need a sense of humor. I misspell all the time. It's a running joke for a decade. I wear it as a badge of honor with our family here.
If it upsets you I apologize and will not interact with you as to not upset you.
Oh, I was joking along. My bad, mate, I didn’t realise it didn’t come across as such. It’s meant to be like a “hey, I’d resent that, but we can all see that I did the dumb, so what’s the point, I’ll go with it!”
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TL;DR We cool, and I did not realise that the way it sounded in my head was not the way that it presented to the intermanet.
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Good! We all got to laugh at each other. Feel free to laugh when I misspell. It's inevitable. :lol
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Way to go Joe... Learn to read a room buddy....
:neverusethis:
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Actually, how do we put the quotes in our signatures? I kinda want King’s quote in there.
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Actually, how do we put the quotes in our signatures? I kinda want King’s quote in there.
Go to profile at the top of the page... Then modify profile > forum profile... There will be a section for signature. Copy/paste his quoted text into there.
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Way to go Joe... Learn to read a room buddy....
:neverusethis:
:king:
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Done.
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I like Blob's quote I have in my posts. :lol
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Updated!
_____a - ____ ___ __e T____
E____a - Pe_e___a_ P_____p__
Pa_a____ ___e - __a__t_
__a__ _a__at_ - _p__a_ A____te_t
_____ ___t - ____ ___e__
Te_a_a_e - ____e_
_a___ ____e - _a_a___
A._.T. - __e__e_ __t
_____ - ___e_e__
Pe__e___e - _p___t_a_ ____at___
A_at_e_a - ____t____ ____
______ _a_____ - _____ __ T_e E_p__e
_a_____ - ___t
_________ - Pa_e _______ _ta_
__a_ ____et__ - ____t P__t_t_pe _ - _ea___e_e_t __ T_____t
_a__e_te_ ____e_t_a - A___e
Letters used: A, T, E, P
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Lets get an M
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I have no idea what the song would be but I’m definitely seeing Anathema.
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Give me an S I guess.
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seems relevant:
Only King could mis-spell a LETTER.
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seems relevant:
Only King could mis-spell a LETTER.
I am gonna guve King the benefit of the doubt and say autocorrect?
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Even if I didn't already know about it, I see A.C.T.
Also, guess I can remove Teramaze from my list of potential songs to send - is it Broken?
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I also think I see Epica
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seems relevant:
Only King could mis-spell a LETTER.
I am gonna guve King the benefit of the doubt and say autocorrect?
Yup, but it was sig worthy. :lol
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Even if I didn't already know about it, I see A.C.T.
Also, guess I can remove Teramaze from my list of potential songs to send - is it Broken?
I had Teramaze on my list as well.
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I think I see Parakeet Face, but I'm not sure which song it is
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I have no idea what the song would be but I’m definitely seeing Anathema.
It's Lightning Song, I think
And dammit! I really wanted to send something from Hindsight for the Alternate Takes round.
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I think I see Parakeet Face, but I'm not sure which song it is
Parakeet Face??
I heard when that band sends out a tweet, they really send out a tweet.
I am so sorry.
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Is Anathema Lonestar?
Epica….J-Boy?
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Do I see Persefone? And if so that is definitely Wolfking.
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Persefone is a neat choice for this roulette. I hope it does well.
ETA: it's Spiritual Migration
I think I see Parakeet Face, but I'm not sure which song it is
Parakeet Face??
I heard when that band sends out a tweet, they really send out a tweet.
I am so sorry.
Damn right you're sorry. Here I am trying to make an honest guess at one of the artists, and you're what—goofing off again?
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I think I see Parakeet Face, but I'm not sure which song it is
Parakeet Face??
I heard when that band sends out a tweet, they really send out a tweet.
I am so sorry.
But it's not a bad point: how does that go? "Hey, we need a band name." "Hey, I got one: Parakeet Face!" "Dude, you're a GENIUS! Let's go!"
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Scar Symmetry - Ghost Prototype I: Measurement of Thought
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Scar Symmetry - Ghost Prototype I: Measurement of Thought
Wolfking submitted 2 songs this round?
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Also seeing Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect
EDIT: Updated for new page (unfilled guesses either didn't fit or are too uncertain, assuming the hangman is correct)
_____a - ____ ___ __e T____
E____a - Pe_e___a_ P_____p__
Pa_a____ ___e - __a__t_
Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect
_____ ___t - ____ ___e__
Teramaze - ____e_
_a___ ____e - _a_a___
A.C.T. - __e__e_ __t
_____ - ___e_e__
Persefone - Spiritual Migration
Anathema - ____t____ ____
______ _a_____ - _____ __ T_e E_p__e
_a_____ - ___t
_________ - Pa_e _______ _ta_
Scar Symmetry - Ghost Prototype I - Measurement of Thought
_a__e_te_ ____e_t_a - A___e
Letters used: A, T, E, P
Pending: M, S, J
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Your Own
Personal
J
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Also seeing Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect
Stads?
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Insomnium - Pale Morning Star
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I have no idea what the song would be but I’m definitely seeing Anathema.
It's Lightning Song, I think
And dammit! I really wanted to send something from Hindsight for the Alternate Takes round.
Didn't even realize they weren't banned, damn. I'd have prob gone with that or their namesake one.
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Insomnium - Pale Morning Star
Maybe Wolfking sent three submissions?
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"And they're all good, too. I bet he makes up some ground this round."
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I think I will take that R now.
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Is Anathema Lonestar?
Epica….J-Boy?
Yes, and with the added bonus of cock-blocking Seneca!!
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Updated!
Gojira - __r_ __r __e T____
E____a - Pere___a_ P___s_p__
Para___m ___e - _ra__t_
Stadler: Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect
_____ ___t - ____ _r_e__
Teranaze - _r__e_
_a___ ____e - _a_ar_s
A.C.T. - __e__e_ __t
Jolly - __re_e__
Persefone - Spiritual Migration
Lonestar: Anathema - Lightning Song
Circus Maximus - Glory Of The Empire
Ra_____ - R_st
Insomnium - Pale Morning Star
wolfking: Scar Symmetry - Ghost Prototype I: Measurement Of Thought
Ma__ester _r__estra - A___e
Letters used: A, T, E, P, M, S, J, R
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Manchester Orchestra
:neverusethis:
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Manchester Orchestra
:neverusethis:
Why the funny face?
Is Anathema Lonestar?
Epica….J-Boy?
Yes, and with the added bonus of cock-blocking Seneca!!
It's hard for me to hope for your failure, as dear as Anathema, and Lightning Song specifically, are to me, but I think I'll find a way.
Also, Gojira?
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Circus Maximus - Glory of the Empire
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Manchester Orchestra
:neverusethis:
Why the funny face?
Is Anathema Lonestar?
Epica….J-Boy?
Yes, and with the added bonus of cock-blocking Seneca!!
It's hard for me to hope for your failure, as dear as Anathema, and Lightning Song specifically, are to me, but I think I'll find a way.
I have faith in you :lol
Also :heart
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Jolly maybe?
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Jolly maybe?
That's Kingshmegland
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Jolly maybe?
That's Kingshmegland
(https://i.postimg.cc/VNgwkHXd/nope-no.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
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Are you Paradigm Blue then?
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Nope.
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Did you even send a song? :lol
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Did you even send a song? :lol
Yup. :lol
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How about N for Needanupdate
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I think I see Paradigm Blue - Gravity
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Gojira song is Born for one thing :metal
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Circus Maximus - Glory of the Empire
What we do, echoes in eternity.
Also, Teramaze / Broken
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Insomnium - Pale Morning Star
Maybe Wolfking sent three submissions?
:metal
I am annoyed two bands I would have sent have been taken though.
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Manchester Orchestra
:neverusethis:
Why the funny face?
Because I don’t know them and have never heard them, yet from the guessed letters it’s very obvious that it had to be that.
The Jolly song is Firewell by the way.
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There are some amazing songs in this round.
Also how did I miss Anathema being available to send? Lightning Song is so epic! That build up is amazing! Great pick Lonestar! :metal
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There are some amazing songs in this round.
Also how did I miss Anathema being available to send? Lightning Song is so epic! That build up is amazing! Great pick Lonestar! :metal
Lets hope our honorable host agrees with you :lol
It is a great track, and one of my more memorable concert experiences being in the front, leaning on Lea's monitor as she sang it. :hearts:
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Love it or loathe it, I’d like it if you could lob an l up on the lobby’s leaderboard.
Look, I’ll admit I’m lousy at the alliteration. It’s likely I need to look into stopping.
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There are some amazing songs in this round.
Also how did I miss Anathema being available to send? Lightning Song is so epic! That build up is amazing! Great pick Lonestar! :metal
Lets hope our honorable host agrees with you :lol
It is a great track, and one of my more memorable concert experiences being in the front, leaning on Lea's monitor as she sang it. :hearts:
Good man.
I had the same experience the first time I saw them. It was that tour they were coheadlining with Alcest. Afterward, I had a long conversation with Danny in the parking lot, gave him a couple of apples and talked about his impressions of the US. I can't believe that was the better part of ten years ago... still probably one of my top 5 shows.
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There are some amazing songs in this round.
Also how did I miss Anathema being available to send? Lightning Song is so epic! That build up is amazing! Great pick Lonestar! :metal
Lets hope our honorable host agrees with you :lol
It is a great track, and one of my more memorable concert experiences being in the front, leaning on Lea's monitor as she sang it. :hearts:
Good man.
I had the same experience the first time I saw them. It was that tour they were coheadlining with Alcest. Afterward, I had a long conversation with Danny in the parking lot, gave him a couple of apples and talked about his impressions of the US. I can't believe that was the better part of ten years ago... still probably one of my top 5 shows.
Yup, same tour. They opened up with the first four tracks from Weather Systems. Just a fantastic show.
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Updated!
Gojira - __rn __r _ne T__n_
E____a - Perenn_a_ P___s_p__
Paradigm Blue - Gravity
Stadler: Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect
_____ ___t - ____ _r_en_
Teranaze - Broken
_a___ ____e - _a_ar_s
A.C.T. - __e__e_ __t
Jolly - Firewell
Persefone - Spiritual Migration
Lonestar: Anathema - Lightning Song
Circus Maximus - Glory Of The Empire
Ra_____ - R_st
Insomnium - Pale Morning Star
wolfking: Scar Symmetry - Ghost Prototype I: Measurement Of Thought
Manchester Orchestra - A___e
Letters used: A, T, E, P, M, S, J, R, N
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Perennial Philosophy by Eidolia?
Also, can I have an L?
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O
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There are some amazing songs in this round.
Also how did I miss Anathema being available to send? Lightning Song is so epic! That build up is amazing! Great pick Lonestar! :metal
Lets hope our honorable host agrees with you :lol
It is a great track, and one of my more memorable concert experiences being in the front, leaning on Lea's monitor as she sang it. :hearts:
Good man.
I had the same experience the first time I saw them. It was that tour they were coheadlining with Alcest. Afterward, I had a long conversation with Danny in the parking lot, gave him a couple of apples and talked about his impressions of the US. I can't believe that was the better part of ten years ago... still probably one of my top 5 shows.
Yup, same tour. They opened up with the first four tracks from Weather Systems. Just a fantastic show.
Wow, that had to be the best opening to a concert ever! For me the first 5 tracks of Weather Systems are probably the most emotionally charged string of consecutive songs I've ever heard.
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The Storm Before The Calm was just amazing to see live.
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Gojira song is Born for one thing :metal
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Manchester Orchestra - Annie?
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This one clearly isn't getting solved without more letters. How about a B?
Or maybe just tell us the rest! :P
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The Storm Before The Calm was just amazing to see live.
Yeah, I already loved the song and the performance was just insane.
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Do you a want a hint as to what mine is?
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Nope. Let either us figure it out, or Reap release that info.
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Then I’ll have a G for the board please.
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Chad is either Teramaze or Circus Maximus. Thinking Teramaze.
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He's not Teramaze because...
Also, guess I can remove Teramaze from my list of potential songs to send - is it Broken?
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Updated!
Gojira - Born For One Thing
Eidola - Perennial Philosophy
Paradigm Blue - Gravity
Stadler: Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect
Cloud Cult - Good Friend
Teramaze - Broken
Sacul: David Bowie - Lazarus
A.C.T. - Checked Out
Jolly - Firewell
Persefone - Spiritual Migration
Lonestar: Anathema - Lightning Song
jingle.boy: Circus Maximus - Glory Of The Empire
Ragdoll - Rust
Luoto: Insomnium - Pale Morning Star
wolfking: Scar Symmetry - Ghost Prototype I: Measurement Of Thought
Manchester Orchestra - Annie
Letters used: A, T, E, P, M, S, J, R, N, L, O, B, G
I've decided to cancel first impressions tomorrow as I will be watching the Duke game so they will be up Sunday :)
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Well, now I quite easily see David Bowie’s Lazarus.
And didn’t I solve number 2 as being Perennial Philosophy by Eidolia? Or is that not the correct answer?
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He's not Teramaze because...
Also, guess I can remove Teramaze from my list of potential songs to send - is it Broken?
I suck at attention to detail.
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Well, now I quite easily see David Bowie’s Lazarus.
And didn’t I solve number 2 as being Perennial Philosophy by Eidolia? Or is that not the correct answer?
Nope you got it, I just missed it, sorry!
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Well, now I quite easily see David Bowie’s Lazarus.
And didn’t I solve number 2 as being Perennial Philosophy by Eidolia? Or is that not the correct answer?
Nope you got it, I just missed it, sorry!
All sweet mate!
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Well, now I quite easily see David Bowie’s Lazarus.
That’s definitely Sacul
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Luoto sent Insomnium
Puppies sent Persefone
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Is A.C.T Checked Out?
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I've decided to cancel first impressions tomorrow as I will be watching the Duke game so they will be up Sunday :)
Are you a Duke man?
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D please
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Cloud Cult - Good Friend
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Wait… that means mine is the only one not guessed yet. Ouch. It’s a super great song too. Sorry guys. I’ll go something obvious next time, I guess.
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No, that's a good thing. I love when it's hard to figure out a song or artist. Normally means I haven't heard them yet. New music to check out!
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Wait… that means mine is the only one not guessed yet. Ouch. It’s a super great song too. Sorry guys. I’ll go something obvious next time, I guess.
Let me guess. Rust by Ragdoll?
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And that’s the one!
I played this track pretty specifically to expose the band to you all. Western Australians, like me, but they kick ass!
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No, that's a good thing. I love when it's hard to figure out a song or artist. Normally means I haven't heard them yet. New music to check out!
What King said.
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Well, now I quite easily see David Bowie’s Lazarus.
That’s definitely Sacul
Yup, keeping on that trend of sending sad music that seems to work with Reaper :corn
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Lazarus is a damn fine choice. I think you sent it for my last roulette too
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I've decided to cancel first impressions tomorrow as I will be watching the Duke game so they will be up Sunday :)
Are you a Duke man?
Nah, I saw all the college basketball I wanted when I worked at UF but my buddy is a fan and I said I'd watch it with him.
I've updated the hangman by the way, I didn't add any letters because all the songs are solved.
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Well that's a relief. Go Heels!
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Is the playlist ready yet?
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Is the playlist ready yet?
Yup, just updated it on page 1. Let me know if the link doesn't work.
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Is the playlist ready yet?
Yup, just updated it on page 1. Let me know if the link doesn't work.
It works!
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I have no idea how the amazing Spiral Architect will do, but it's my second favorite Ozzy Era Sabbath track.
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I have no idea how the amazing Spiral Architect will do, but it's my second favorite Ozzy Era Sabbath track.
Underrated cut.
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I have no idea how the amazing Spiral Architect will do, but it's my second favorite Ozzy Era Sabbath track.
Underrated cut.
It really is. That whole album is underrated, but Spiral Architect is one of Sabbath’s best songs.
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I have no idea how the amazing Spiral Architect will do, but it's my second favorite Ozzy Era Sabbath track.
Underrated cut.
It really is. That whole album is underrated, but Spiral Architect is one of Sabbath’s best songs.
I'll definitely agree with this also.
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Looking forward to the first impressions!
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First impressions in a couple of hours, solved hangman:
Vmader00: Gojira - Born For One Thing
Tomislav95: Eidola - Perennial Philosophy
HOF: Paradigm Blue - Gravity
Stadler: Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect
TAC: Cloud Cult - Good Friend
Puppies_On_Acid: Teramaze - Broken
Sacul: David Bowie - Lazarus
Kingshmegland: A.C.T. - Checked Out
Elite: Jolly - Firewell
Cyril: Persefone - Spiritual Migration
Lonestar: Anathema - Lightning Song
jingle.boy: Circus Maximus - Glory Of The Empire
Deadeye21: Ragdoll - Rust
Luoto: Insomnium - Pale Morning Star
wolfking: Scar Symmetry - Ghost Prototype I: Measurement Of Thought
senecadawg2: Manchester Orchestra - Annie
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Alright here are the first impressions:
Sacul David Bowie - Lazarus: This song faces ones own mortality
HOF Paradigm Blue - Gravity: This isn't Rush?
Dat double bass doe
This song sounds like I'm getting punched in the face
TAC Cloud Cult - Good Friend: Everyone clap along!
This song gives me a good feeling
This song is technical
This song sounds dramatic
Modern prog by the numbers
This song surprised me
I like the cover of this album
Headbanging will commence
This song is peaceful
wolfking: Scar Symmetry - Ghost Prototype I - Measurement Of Thought: The middle section fucking rips
jingle.boy: Circus Maximus - Glory Of The Empire: This song is a journey
This song is very pretty
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I'm the clap along!
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There's 5 or 6 that could apply, but none more than pretty..
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Circus Maximus is modern prog by the numbers
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I like the cover of this album
Probably this one which doesn't tell a lot :-\
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Circus Maximus is modern prog by the numbers
Mayhap. But I'd say it could be 'dramatic' or 'journey'
A.C.T. might be prog-by-numbers?
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Well, CM sounds more modern that ACT.
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This song faces one owns mortality
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I like the cover of this album?
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Definitely “This isn’t Rush?”
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Well 'the middle section fucking rips' has to be about Firewell!
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This song faces one owns mortality
It could also be mine :P
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The middle section fucking rips. That breakdown, it’s gotta be!
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I'm the clap along!
YupThere's 5 or 6 that could apply, but none more than pretty..
If you were referring to your song then no sir, it's not.
Circus Maximus is modern prog by the numbers
Nope
I like the cover of this album
Probably this one which doesn't tell a lot :-\
Nope
Circus Maximus is modern prog by the numbers
Mayhap. But I'd say it could be 'dramatic' or 'journey'
A.C.T. might be prog-by-numbers?
No to ACT, but yes to one of yours
This song faces one owns mortality
Nope
Definitely “This isn’t Rush?”
Yup!
Well 'the middle section fucking rips' has to be about Firewell!
Nope
This song faces one owns mortality
It could also be mine :P
It is!
The middle section fucking rips. That breakdown, it’s gotta be!
No sir
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Headbanging will commence then?
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Is the middle section fucking rips about mine?
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I like the cover of this album?
?
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Circus Maximus is modern prog by the numbers
Mayhap. But I'd say it could be 'dramatic' or 'journey'
A.C.T. might be prog-by-numbers?
No to ACT, but yes to one of yours
Narrowing it down to 1 out of 2 ain't good enough? :D
I'd say it's the journey one.
If not, then the dramatic one.
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I’d wager that Spiral Architect gives you a good feeling.
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Headbanging will commence then?
Nope
Is the middle section fucking rips about mine?
Yup!
I like the cover of this album?
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Nope
Circus Maximus is modern prog by the numbers
Mayhap. But I'd say it could be 'dramatic' or 'journey'
A.C.T. might be prog-by-numbers?
No to ACT, but yes to one of yours
Narrowing it down to 1 out of 2 ain't good enough? :D
I'd say it's the journey one.
If not, then the dramatic one.
Wanted to see you post some more :lol
I’d wager that Spiral Architect gives you a good feeling.
Nope
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Then I take it I’m getting a low score, and your impression is you like the cover.
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Headbanging?
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Dramatic?
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I’d wager that Spiral Architect gives you a good feeling.
It gives me a good feeling.
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"peaceful" has to be Teramaze / Broken.
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Yep, that solo in Ghost Prototype is absurd! :metal
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Perhaps A.C.T. is the "technical" comment?
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Out of the remaining ones I can rule out a couple, but it could still be any of these :lol
Dat double bass doe
This song gives me a good feeling
This song sounds dramatic
This song surprised me
Headbanging will commence
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I seriously just want to find out which one Ragdoll is, then I can move on.
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Prog-by-the-numbers is likely Jolly.
Headbanging for Persefone
This Ragdoll track is .... solid.
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This Ragdoll track is .... solid.
Maybe punched in the face then?
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This Ragdoll track is .... solid.
Maybe punched in the face then?
Yeah, that's a kick ass tune.
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Prog-by-the-numbers is likely Jolly.
I hope it’s not. I probably wouldn’t even call Jolly ‘prog’ at all.
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Then I take it I’m getting a low score, and your impression is you like the cover.
I love the cover but for the score you'll have to wait until tomorrow.
Headbanging?
Nope
Dramatic?
Nope
"peaceful" has to be Teramaze / Broken.
Nope
Perhaps A.C.T. is the "technical" comment?
Nah
Out of the remaining ones I can rule out a couple, but it could still be any of these :lol
Dat double bass doe
This song gives me a good feeling
This song sounds dramatic
This song surprised me
Headbanging will commence
It is one of these :lol
Prog-by-the-numbers is likely Jolly.
Headbanging for Persefone
This Ragdoll track is .... solid.
Nope :lol
Prog-by-the-numbers is likely Jolly.
I hope it’s not. I probably wouldn’t even call Jolly ‘prog’ at all.
It's not prog by the numbers
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Here are the results, the write-ups will be up late tonight/first thing in the morning
Sacul David Bowie - Lazarus: This song faces ones own mortality
HOF Paradigm Blue - Gravity: This isn't Rush?
Luoto Insomnium - Pale Morning Star: Dat double bass doe
Vmader00 Gojira - Born For One Thing: This song sounds like I'm getting punched in the face
TAC Cloud Cult - Good Friend: Everyone clap along!
Tomislav95 Eidola - Perennial Philosophy: This song gives me a good feeling
Cyril Persefone - Spiritual Migration: This song is technical
Kingshmegland A.C.T. - Checked Out: This song sounds dramatic
Puppies_On_Acid Teramaze - Broken: Modern prog by the numbers
Stadler Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect - This song surprised me
Deadeye21 I like the cover of this album
Elite Jolly - Firewell - Headbanging will commence
Lonestar Anathema - Lightning Song: This song is peaceful
wolfking Scar Symmetry - Ghost Prototype I - Measurement Of Thought: The middle section fucking rips
jingle.boy Circus Maximus - Glory Of The Empire: This song is a journey
senecadawg2 Manchester Orchestra - Annie: This song is very pretty
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This song is technical - Persefone?
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This song sounds dramatic?
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This song sounds dramatic?
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This song sounds dramatic?
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Tim, you hurt me.
Lol
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Jolly surprised you?
The headbanging commences?
Both could apply to the middle part again :lol
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I'm not even sure if it's statistically possible that all of those guesses were wrong. :lol
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hhhmmm, through process of elimination we got left:
surprised?
Punched in the face? (I guess I can hear that)
Double bass? (This one I doubt since the double bass is not all that in this song)
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Honestly, when the feedback is that you like the cover of this song, it hasn’t got a chance of being a high scorer.
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I think both of these are ruled out for mine (Spiral Architect, one of my favorite songs of all time), but FOR ME, both these apply:
This song gives me a good feeling
This song is peaceful
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Is my song very pretty?
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This song is technical - Persefone?
Yup!
This song sounds dramatic?
Yup!
Jolly surprised you?
The headbanging commences?
Both could apply to the middle part again :lol
One of them is right so I'll give it to you
I'm not even sure if it's statistically possible that all of those guesses were wrong. :lol
It was impressive :lol
hhhmmm, through process of elimination we got left:
surprised?
Punched in the face? (I guess I can hear that)
Double bass? (This one I doubt since the double bass is not all that in this song)
Yessir
Is my song very pretty?
It is!
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I'm not even sure if it's statistically possible that all of *these* guesses were right. :lol
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So mine must be Modern Prog by the numbers... :(
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If Spiral Architect isn’t the pretty or good feeling, I’ll have to go with pecaceful.
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Lightning Song gives you a good feeling?
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Meant to give a bump to this thread but ended updating an old post by accident. Here are the results, the write-ups will be up late tonight/first thing in the morning
Sacul David Bowie - Lazarus: This song faces ones own mortality
HOF Paradigm Blue - Gravity: This isn't Rush?
Luoto Insomnium - Pale Morning Star: Dat double bass doe
Vmader00 Gojira - Born For One Thing: This song sounds like I'm getting punched in the face
TAC Cloud Cult - Good Friend: Everyone clap along!
Tomislav95 Eidola - Perennial Philosophy: This song gives me a good feeling
Cyril Persefone - Spiritual Migration: This song is technical
Kingshmegland A.C.T. - Checked Out: This song sounds dramatic
Puppies_On_Acid Teramaze - Broken: Modern prog by the numbers
Stadler Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect - This song surprised me
Deadeye21 I like the cover of this album
Elite Jolly - Firewell - Headbanging will commence
Lonestar Anathema - Lightning Song: This song is peaceful
wolfking Scar Symmetry - Ghost Prototype I - Measurement Of Thought: The middle section fucking rips
jingle.boy Circus Maximus - Glory Of The Empire: This song is a journey
senecadawg2 Manchester Orchestra - Annie: This song is very pretty
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I can live with that...like I said, about six of those at least could've applied to Anathema.
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I find the first impressions to be the toughest part lol, I got a different idea for the next round.
Sorry for the delay's folks, I've been working back in the office part time and I'm more exhausted then I should be sitting at a desk (opposed to sitting to my home desk).
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I find the first impressions to be the toughest part lol, I got a different idea for the next round.
Second impressions? :neverusethis:
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I find the first impressions to be the toughest part lol, I got a different idea for the next round.
Second impressions? :neverusethis:
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Very solid round. Running a bit late for work so I'll update the master results and score count in a few hours.
Round 3 Results:
Elite
Jolly - "Firewell"
Awwww yiisssssssss this is a stellar track. I got hooked from the very start, this song elicits memories of one of my all time favorite bands, Fair To Midland. The rhythm section slays but it's not a full on tour-de-force of chugging riffs. Those chorus (pre-chorus?) breaks sections give you a moment to catch your breath before you're thrust right back into it. Great pick!
4.5
Lonestar
Anathema - "Lightning Song"
I could've sworn I've heard this album before but after skimming around I clearly have not. It's ashame that I didn't explore Anathema earlier because I REALLY like this song. The song works well in many contexts; I can have this playing while working as background noise, or I can sit and tune in completely and take it all in, it doesn't command your attention but pays off if you do take the time to hone in on it. The song starts with a beautiful guitar melody and build on that, it reminded me of some of my favorite post-rock tracks with the added bonus of having incredible vocals laid on top.
4.5
jingle.boy
Circus Maximus - "Glory Of The Empire"
I was curious about this song because of the message you sent me but I think it makes sense now. This song hits all the right check boxes; epic - check; arpeggiated guitar intro - check, flows beautifully - check. Two things knock this song down a half point, the vocals take some getting used to. Much like hearing JLB for the first time they took some time to appreciate, and the mix felt really compressed and flat. Spotify says the album was released in 2005 but it sounds like it could've been released the same year as WDADU, it needs more umph. Other than that it's a great song!
4.5
senecadawg2
Manchester Orchestra - "Annie"
What a change this track is from the rest of the roulette :lol. This is a great pick and depending on the day could be my favorite track of the round. I'm filled with melancholy and nostalgia for a time in my life where I was listening to music that fit stylistically with this track. It's pretty, it's mild, and has me yearning for a time long past.
4.5
Vmader00
Gojira - "Born For One Thing"
Another banger. Right out the gate I'm hit with some awesome riffage. The drums really steal the spotlight, on my first run through I caught myself expecting the drums to go one way but instead they brought something more unique to the table. The vocals prevent this song from getting ranked higher, there are kind of one-note and leave me wanted something more.
4
Tomislav95
Eidola - "Perennial Philosophy'"
This song has a lot going on but it's still really easy to follow which is a quality I like. It rewards you if you listen to each instrument separately but it's also coherent, complete piece of music. Something with the singer isn't clicking with me though. He is good, he hits the notes, the vocal melodies are good, and the lyrics are fine too but I don't know, just isn't there.
4
Sacul
David Bowie - "Lazarus"
Full disclosure, I don't like David Bowie. I can respect hm as an artist and entertainer but I never clicked with his music. After his passing I did give Blackstar a few spins and remember enjoying Lazarus. Listening to it again I think it holds up well. There are many interesting elements in the song but I think what really elevates it is are the circumstances around when the song/album was written and David coming to terms with his death. It's a powerful, emotional song that forces me to give all my attention to it. Inescapable, much like death I guess.
4
Kingshmegland
A.C.T. - "Checked Out"
This song is just fun. I was listening to it on my morning drive to and couldn't stop smiling and getting lost in the music, the groove banging off the windows of my car. It's a blast to listen to and easy to digest.
4
wolfking
Scar Symmetry - "Ghost Prototype I - Measurement Of Thought"
From jump I loved the riff. Another tune where I reached for the guitar to try and sort that opening riff out. While the intro riff is fun the middle section comes in and changes the whole dynamic of the song. With the way the opening riff and first verse is constructed I was not expecting to get an anvil dropped on me during the breakdown. I loved it.
4
HOF
Paradigm Blue - "Gravity"
I seriously thought this was a Rush song out the gate which isn't a bad thing. Gravity has one of the best chorus' this round but the verses miss that high standard. The instrumental break are great and sound very Rush inspired. On subsequent listens I just kept thinking "Don't bore us, get to the chorus". I do like the song enough that I want to check out more stuff from Paradigm Blue
3.5
Stadler
Black Sabbath - "Spiral Architect"
I have a fairly negative opinion of Black Sabbath, my dad was always playing them growing up and I was never impressed or interested but this is quite good. This song feels put together, tight, and interesting which are not words I've ever used to describe any. Overall this is the most surprising song of the round.
3.5
Cyril
Persefone - "Spiritual Migration"
Another intense track from Cyril. This one does better than Wreche from the previous rounds, it doesn't feel like an all out assault on my senses :lol. There are a lot of interesting mythemic hooks and quick turns in this song that make near impossible to grasp on first listen (or even fifth listen). My brain was grasping at trying to figure out where it's going and what is exactly is being played. It's abstract in a way but not so much so that I want to turn it off immediately like I would with free jazz. This isn't a song I'd listen to frequently but it is something I'll keep in the rotation.
3.5
Deadeye21
Ragdoll - "Rust"
Big fan of the GTA games so when I saw the cover I knew what my first impression was going to be. I find it pretty difficult to articulate what I like/don’t like about the song. It's a good tune that rocks but it's not something that sticks in your head. I like it but there is nothing really memorable here. None of the interesting elements stick around long enough to make a lasting impression. The breakdown in the middle section is sick but it doesn't stick around long enough, similar things can be said about the solo, it's good but it goes in one ear and out the other. That's not to imply that I need guitar acrobatics in every solo but I feel the note choice could be better.
3.5
Luoto
Insomnium - "Pale Morning Star"
Powerful track right here. It starts off strong and carries it's intensity throughout without becoming a riff salad even when you get to the middle part where the onslaught is dialed back a little bit. I feel like the song really hits it's stride when it gets to the first melodic break, it gets into this pattern of slowing down only to build again and that kind of writing I can get behind.
3.5
TAC
Cloud Cult - "Good Friend"
Another tough one. There are elements I like here but they are quickly overpowered by elements I don’t like. Lets start with the positive; I love the amount of instruments on this track. I didn't catch it at first but on repeats listens I started to unwrap the layers. It was rewarding with every pass through. Now for the negative, the vocals. They aren't great, they come off whiny and the way they are harmonized makes it worse, it's nice when he gets to the part of the chorus, the "To help me out, when I'm burning down.." part, but then the harmonies come back in and just kills it for me.
2.5
Puppies_On_Acid
Teramaze - "Broken"
I want to like this song but it sadly doesn't do anything for me here. My first impression became my permanent impression of the song. The vocal melodies come off as trying a bit too hard, like going for the high note that comes in during the "no one left I'm on my own" line. The lyrics are pretty weak here too, I get it, you're standing on your own. The chorus, piano breakdown, and solo redeem the song a little bit. At first I thought maybe I was just in the wrong head space listening to this song which is why it wasn't clicking but I just don't care for it personally. I think it's biggest sin is that it's forgettable and doesn't stick out from other songs in it's genre.
2
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Hmm… so two 3.5s and a 3.
I’m losing big time. Hopefully I can pick this up in the next few rounds.
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Teramaze deserved a better fate. Not the song I would've chosen to send, but I love that song to bits anyway.
As for Circus Maximus... cha-ching. I was worried it would fall in the "modern prog-metal by the numbers" kinda impression even when I sent it, but glad it hit the mark. Not sure I've ever noticed any issue with the production, and Michael Eriksen is a Top-5 modern vocalist for my tastes.
Instrumental is on its way. I'm sending a song that is always on my short-list, but amazingly I've never sent it in a roulette before.
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Awesomesauce!! Sending an instrumental soon.
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senecadawg2
Manchester Orchestra - "Annie"
What a change this track is from the rest of the roulette :lol. This is a great pick and depending on the day could be my favorite track of the round. I'm filled with melancholy and nostalgia for a time in my life where I was listening to music that fit stylistically with this track. It's pretty, it's mild, and has me yearning for a time long past.
I love it! I feel like this might have been my riskiest send yet (though I suppose you could make an argument for Julien Baker), so it's a relief to see you enjoyed it. That yearning pretty much sums up my feelings as well.
I'll be sending an instrumental probably this afternoon. I just have to decide between two or three choices.
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I thought it was a risk.
Sending in a bit.
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So.... Instrumental. Does that mean ZERO words? I have two songs I'm waffling between, and both have sounds made by a human voice. One is like 8 minutes long, and has a recitation of an earlier verse (from the record) at the end, and the second has one line from a song from a previous record recited in the background (buried in the mix). Does that negate the extra point?
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So.... Instrumental. Does that mean ZERO words? I have two songs I'm waffling between, and both have sounds made by a human voice. One is like 8 minutes long, and has a recitation of an earlier verse (from the record) at the end, and the second has one line from a song from a previous record recited in the background (buried in the mix). Does that negate the extra point?
Would To Live Is To Die not count due to the recitation of the poem from Cliff’s grave not count? Coz Metallica themselves count it as an instrumental.
Would a leftover voice from the count-in, or a studio outtake afterwards negate it from being an instrumental?
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So.... Instrumental. Does that mean ZERO words? I have two songs I'm waffling between, and both have sounds made by a human voice. One is like 8 minutes long, and has a recitation of an earlier verse (from the record) at the end, and the second has one line from a song from a previous record recited in the background (buried in the mix). Does that negate the extra point?
Send it and see what happens. :neverusethis:
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Ok, so the harsh vocals are not your thing but you still like the heavy stuff. I think I'm safe for the next few rounds but might need to rethink the last open round, since I sent all my submissions at once.
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Awesome! Glad you liked that one. You’d probably like their album Transist as well. It looks like their first album is no longer on streaming services.
If I can make up my mind in the next few minutes before I leave for a trip, I’ll send something soon. If not probably tonight.
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4 is nice enough but I need to step up my game. I'm glad you liked it. Different strokes and all that but I absolutely love Eidola's singer's voice ;D
For the next round, I'm not usually fan of intrumentals but I'll probably try to find something since I don't think I'll participate in some of the more restrictive bonus point rounds.
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Speaking of restrictive themes, that short song round... any chance we can get partial bonus points, like, say, if the song is 2:30 in length? Im realizing now that there are very few actual songs in my library that come in less than 2 minutes. It's almost all just intros or transition noise.
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Or like, can we bump it to 3 minutes or less? The short round is hellish.
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Anything over 2 minutes is way too long in this fast society. Can’t get my attention in the first 10 seconds? Then it’s not gonna be worthwhile
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Honestly, the <2 minute rule is fine for me.
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I mean, I'm happy to send something that's less than 2 minutes, I just worry the range and quality of potential songs is going to be much lower than if it were a little longer :lol
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*Reaper gets sent Converge - Concubine five times*
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Anything over 2 minutes is way too long in this fast society. Can’t get my attention in the first 10 seconds? Then it’s not gonna be worthwhile
:neverusethis:
Honestly, the <2 minute rule is fine for me.
Right? Quit the bellyachin. As RJ told his players once ... "As to my time limits, fucking deal with it, at least I didn't ask for a song memorializing your dog's latest bowel movement."
This is why it's called a "bonus". Kids are so fucking entitled these days. :biggrin: :P
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Right, that’s it, you’re getting a joke song from a web series.
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Right, that’s it, you’re getting a joke song from a web series.
You know, not a horrible idea. You can always send the intro track to a 90's sitcom or anime series :metal :lol
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*sends facts of life theme*
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Right, that’s it, you’re getting a joke song from a web series.
You know, not a horrible idea. You can always send the intro track to a 90's sitcom or anime series :metal :lol
Don't laugh; I may actually do this (inspired as well by the Van Halen thread).
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*sends facts of life theme*
I'll follow that with Golden Girls theme song.
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*Reaper gets sent Converge - Concubine five times*
I'm tempted :neverusethis:
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There's always You Suffer, too :neverusethis:
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I chickened out. I was going to send "The Rockford Files Theme" but didn't.
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I chickened out. I was going to send "The Rockford Files Theme" but didn't.
There's always Sanford And Son.
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If you guys can't find a song under two minutes then send a regular song, no point in getting an extra point if your song is gonna be rated a 1 :lol
As for the vocals, instrumental meant no vocals, spoken word or otherwise, I unfortunately gotta draw the line somewhere. Sort of the same sentiment as the 2 minute limit, if it's a killer song don't go for the bonus point.
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is an exactly 2 minute song eligible for the short songs round because if so then i have no problem with the 2 minute rule and if not i propose it be changed to ≤ 2 minutes and that's the only change that should be made
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is an exactly 2 minute song eligible for the short songs round because if so then i have no problem with the 2 minute rule and if not i propose it be changed to ≤ 2 minutes and that's the only change that should be made
Put it into Audacity and speed it up by like 2%. Problem solved!
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*sends facts of life theme*
Simon and Simon* or Airwolf would be my go-to's. Maybe Hart to Hart.
* this is my phone ringtone.
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My ringtone is Where Eagles Dare.
My text tone is Master Of Puppets.
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*sends facts of life theme*
Simon and Simon* or Airwolf would be my go-to's. Maybe Hart to Hart.
* this is my phone ringtone.
A serious suggestion would be the CHiPs theme.... That bass line is just dope af.
My ring tone is still Sam Ermelini's solo from Another Day Slips By
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is an exactly 2 minute song eligible for the short songs round because if so then i have no problem with the 2 minute rule and if not i propose it be changed to ≤ 2 minutes and that's the only change that should be made
2 minutes or less works.
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let's GO *sends the worst song you've ever heard in your life*
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Sent another of my all-time favorite songs. Expecting a 3 :metal
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*sends facts of life theme*
Simon and Simon* or Airwolf would be my go-to's. Maybe Hart to Hart.
* this is my phone ringtone.
A serious suggestion would be the CHiPs theme.... That bass line is just dope af.
My ring tone is still Sam Ermelini's solo from Another Day Slips By
When my brother calls me my ringtone is Barney Miller.
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Seems like I've just come up with an idea for a new thread!
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I'm glad you enjoyed Firewell. It's funny that you mention Fair to Midland in your write-up, because your high rankings on RYM for that band were exactly my reason for sending you Jolly! I can't see the scores after this round yet, but I think I'm doing alright so far. Let's try to keep this up :)
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Sent! Something for the change of seasons
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Sent for the rest of the roulette!
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Reaper, you should check out that whole Scar Symmetry album, Holographic Universe. It's fabulous.
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Yeah that Scar Symmetry album is tasty.
Also, I was really glad to see the Anathema joy. Even though the earlier albums are so different from what you heard on Lightning Song, I would definitely recommend checking them out. For me, there's an Anathema album for almost every mood.
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Sent.
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Sent
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Round 3.......ouch....Teramaze got done dirty :sad:
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Round 3.......ouch....Teramaze got done dirty :sad:
I still can't believe you sent Teramaze.
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I owe you guys some updated scores:
Scores so far:
Vmader00 - 14.5
senecadawg2 - 14
Kingshmegland - 13.5
Elite - 13.5
jingle.boy - 13.5
Lonestar - 13.5
Tomislav95 - 13.
wolfking - 12
Deadeye21 - 11.5
Luoto - 11.5
Sacul - 11.5
Stadler - 11
TAC - 10.5
Cyril - 9
HOF - 9
Puppies_On_Acid - 8.5
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I think I have less points than I did at the end of Round 2. :lol
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I think I have less points than I did at the end of Round 2. :lol
I know the feeling :lol
Round 3.......ouch....Teramaze got done dirty :sad:
I still can't believe you sent Teramaze.
I like Teramaze! Especially Her Halo and Are We Soldiers.
I would have sent An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento), but I figured I was already pushing it sending 2 songs over 10 minutes. :dunno:
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I had Delusions Of Granduer for my long song.
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I had Delusions Of Granduer for my long song.
That's a good one too!
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I had Delusions Of Granduer for my long song.
That's a good one too!
Well, it WAS a good one.. :lol
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:splodetard:
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how am i not in last :lol
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how am i not in last :lol
Reporting for duty!
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Ouch, alright, 9th on the leaderboard and I’m not gonna be able to make this up. How many rounds until I’m out of the running?
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Sent!
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Ouch, alright, 9th on the leaderboard and I’m not gonna be able to make this up. How many rounds until I’m out of the running?
Anything can happen but there are 9 rounds, the top 5 will go the album round for round 10. If I tried to lsiten to 16 albums that would probably take a month to get through :lol
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Right, so I’ll assume I’m not sending you V anytime soon.
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I haven’t sent anything yet, I’m sorry. I’ve had a really important day today and my mind therefore wasn’t at this roulette. Sending tomorrow, first to get some sleep!
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Don't worry about it Elite!
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Sent!
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Sweet! I have everyone's submissions for this round so hangman later today.
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Too early to get an A?
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Sweet! I have everyone's submissions for this round so hangman later today.
Alien Weaponry sent by Lonestar.
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Sweet! I have everyone's submissions for this round so hangman later today.
Alien Weaponry sent by Lonestar.
I don't even think they have an instrumental track.
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Sweet! I have everyone's submissions for this round so hangman later today.
Alien Weaponry sent by Lonestar.
I don't even think they have an instrumental track.
Oh I thought they were instrumental.
Reaper, Pretty sure Lonestar did NOT send Alien Weaponry.
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Sweet! I have everyone's submissions for this round so hangman later today.
Alien Weaponry sent by Lonestar.
I don't even think they have an instrumental track.
Oh I thought they were instrumental.
Reaper, Pretty sure Lonestar did NOT send Alien Weaponry.
Have you ever listened to them? You'd probably dig them a lot.
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I used to be able to see what you guys used to play on Spotify. I think I dropped the needle on them. I don’t remember what I heard.
You all must’ve blocked me because I can’t see it anymore. :lol
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I used to be able to see what you guys used to play on Spotify. I think I dropped the needle on them. I don’t remember what I heard.
You all must’ve blocked me because I can’t see it anymore. :lol
You don't matter enough for me to block you. :-*
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I used to be able to see what you guys used to play on Spotify. I think I dropped the needle on them. I don’t remember what I heard.
You all must’ve blocked me because I can’t see it anymore. :lol
I still follow you. I hide the 'view friend activity' pane. My macbook monitor is tiny enough as it is.
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I used to be able to see what you guys used to play on Spotify. I think I dropped the needle on them. I don’t remember what I heard.
You all must’ve blocked me because I can’t see it anymore. :lol
I still follow you. I hide the 'view friend activity' pane. My macbook monitor is tiny enough as it is.
I don't even use Spotify on my laptop to any extent, and never even bothered to check anything about followers. I just listen to music with it. Crazy, huh?
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That's Tim's second Facebook to get info on. Lol
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I used to be able to see what you guys used to play on Spotify. I think I dropped the needle on them. I don’t remember what I heard.
You all must’ve blocked me because I can’t see it anymore. :lol
You don't matter enough for me to block you. :-*
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Shit I accidentally sent the short song this round instead of the instrumental :lol
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:lol
Son of a....
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Shit I accidentally sent the short song this round instead of the instrumental :lol
You can resend and I'll put the hangmang up tomorrow. That's why I asked if you wanted to use that song or not :lol
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Shit I accidentally sent the short song this round instead of the instrumental :lol
:lolpalm:
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Shit I accidentally sent the short song this round instead of the instrumental :lol
That's why I asked if you wanted to use that song or not :lol
And now I understand why you asked :lol
Sent something different instead, you can still keep the short song for next round :)
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No worries! Hangmang up shortly
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T
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S for shortly
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:lol
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S for shortly
Seems right, since we’re already waiting on T for tall-ly
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Sorry folks! Here is the hangman!
____ _r__s__ - Re_
___s __a__ - ___ - _ete_ - T___et ___s_es - ___e
A__e_ ___a___ - .____
Sithu Aye - A Future With No Colour
_a__ ____e - T_e _ess_a_ W___ ___e A_a__
__a__ _a__a - _ea__es E_ _e_a__a
E__________ - ____es E__s
____ea_ __we_ T___ - A __ea_ A__ __ese_t _a_e_
E___ ____s__ - _a_
Dvne - Sunset's Grace
____-_at_ - A___e__ | Te__a _______ta
Frost* - Hyperventilate
Deadeye21: Iron Maiden - Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)
___as _____e - At T_e _______ __ T_e S__e_
wolfking: Jason Becker - Altitudes
_a_ ____te_ - S_____ 1
Letters used: S, T, E, W, A, R
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Frost*
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:corn
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give me E for Hey Guys Let's Spell Out "STEVE" With The Guessed Letters
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give me E for Hey Guys Let's Spell Out "STEVE" With The Guessed Letters
Give me a W :lol
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Frost*
Hyperventilate is the song
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Sithu Aye - A Future With no Colour
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A
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Dvne - Sunset's Grace
Forgot about this one but at least someone else sent it, lol
EDIT: Iron Maiden - Losfer Words (Big 'Orra). Seems it's fine to send the same band multiple times.
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Updated!
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EDIT: Iron Maiden - Losfer Words (Big 'Orra). Seems it's fine to send the same band multiple times.
I think Reaper said it was.
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Jason Becker-Altitudes...Wolfking
Love Them From Kiss-sent by Stadler. :P :P
Actually he sent Iron Maiden
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EDIT: Iron Maiden - Losfer Words (Big 'Orra). Seems it's fine to send the same band multiple times.
I think Reaper said it was.
Yup it is. My only strict rule is no music from albums I've rated.
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How about an update with an R
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EDIT: Iron Maiden - Losfer Words (Big 'Orra). Seems it's fine to send the same band multiple times.
I think Reaper said it was.
Yup it is. My only strict rule is no music from albums I've rated.
Was it not? I will sit this round out completely and wipe this track from the board if that’s the case. I wasn’t aware we couldn’t play the same band twice. I had something else lined up but it wouldn’t have quite fit.
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Deadeye sent Iron Maiden!
@ Deadeye....usually in a roulette, bands sent can be sent only once. Sometimes hosts can allow bands to be resent if the first song doesn't rate a certain score. Reaper has already stated that bands sent can be sent again, so you're good.
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Jason Becker-Altitudes...Wolfking
Jeez I'm predictable.
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Welp, no one else has asked for D.
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usually in a roulette, bands sent can be sent only once. Sometimes hosts can allow bands to be resent if the first song doesn't rate a certain score. Reaper has already stated that bands sent can be sent again, so you're good.
Things I’m only learning now. This is the learning I referred to when I said I’ll only start my own roulette after this one is over. If Reaper’s cool with it, I shall avoid making this error in future.
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If Reaper’s cool with it, I shall avoid making this error in future.
As said previously, there's been no error with this. Hell, even I might take advantage of it later :biggrin:
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@ Deadeye....usually in a roulette, bands sent can be sent only once. Sometimes hosts can allow bands to be resent if the first song doesn't rate a certain score. Reaper has already stated that bands sent can be sent again, so you're good.
I mean, there's a pretty logical reason for that too. If someone hits the sweet spot with a host sending a band he apparently absolutely adores, it's easy how you could win the entire roulette by sending music from just that band, while (I believe) the purpose of a roulette should be to expose the host to many different artists. ReaperKK has repeatedly stated that it's ok to send a band twice, but I think part of the fun is also trying different stuff and sending various artists.
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King Crimson - Red
Equilibrium?
Also one letter for my song is placed incorrectly in the hangman :P
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Look, I sent it half asleep and it’s the first melody in my head as I woke up, so thought that meant something. As it is, Reaper has stated a hit and miss relationship with Maiden through Hell On Earth in round one, so it’s not exactly like playing a proven favourite.
However, I now choose to skip this round. Even if it’s not against Reaper’s rules, I concede that it is improper to have send another track from the same band. ReaperKK, Losfer Words (Big ‘Orra) receives a 0.0 in the upcoming round. Hope you enjoyed the track all the same, I’ll see you all in the next round.
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Look, I sent it half asleep and it’s the first melody in my head as I woke up, so thought that meant something. As it is, Reaper has stated a hit and miss relationship with Maiden through Hell On Earth in round one, so it’s not exactly like playing a proven favourite.
However, I now choose to skip this round. Even if it’s not against Reaper’s rules, I concede that it is improper to have send another track from the same band. ReaperKK, Losfer Words (Big ‘Orra) receives a 0.0 in the upcoming round. Hope you enjoyed the track all the same, I’ll see you all in the next round.
Dude.. ease up man. It's all good. If the host is ok with it, then you're totally fine. Don't be such a n00b :D ;) :P
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Yeah definitely chill, it's all fine. Elite was just explaining why it's normally a rule, that's all - absolutely nobody is having a go at you for fairly playing within the rules.
I mean, it's a weird rule on Reaper's part, but hey, that's the game now. :lol
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As your exalted ruler I demand that I win.
So it has been told.
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Yeah, Deadeye. It's no biggie..
I'll be sending Coheed for the rest of the roulette ;)
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Yeah definitely chill, it's all fine. Elite was just explaining why it's normally a rule, that's all - absolutely nobody is having a go at you for fairly playing within the rules.
I mean, it's a weird rule on Reaper's part, but hey, that's the game now. :lol
This exactly ^
I'm sorry if I made you feel bad about it, that was definitely not the intention.
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The fun part about the game is checking band I never heard of. A great way to find new music.
Also, we all get to rib each other like buddies do.
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King Crimson - Red
Stadler?
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Give me a P for Tim.
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Look, I sent it half asleep and it’s the first melody in my head as I woke up, so thought that meant something. As it is, Reaper has stated a hit and miss relationship with Maiden through Hell On Earth in round one, so it’s not exactly like playing a proven favourite.
However, I now choose to skip this round. Even if it’s not against Reaper’s rules, I concede that it is improper to have send another track from the same band. ReaperKK, Losfer Words (Big ‘Orra) receives a 0.0 in the upcoming round. Hope you enjoyed the track all the same, I’ll see you all in the next round.
Nah it's my roulette, I'll be properly ranking it ;) :lol
Yeah definitely chill, it's all fine. Elite was just explaining why it's normally a rule, that's all - absolutely nobody is having a go at you for fairly playing within the rules.
I mean, it's a weird rule on Reaper's part, but hey, that's the game now. :lol
So I thought about banning bands that were already played but ultimately decided against it. There are so few bands that I can think of that I like everything. Hell if you sent anything from dredg's last album (one of my favorite bands) you'd be getting a 1.5 or less.
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Are you banning updates to the Hangman too?
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:lol
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Stadler: King Crimson - Red
___s _ra__ - _or - Peter - To__et _r_s_es - _ore
A__e_ ___a_d_ - .____
Sithu Aye - A Future With No Colour
TAC: Gary Moore - T_e _ess_a_ W___ ___e A_a__
Frank Zappa - Peaches En Regalia
Equilibrium - __r_es Ep_s
Lonestar: Nuclear Power Trio - A Clear And Present Rager
Eric Johnson - Zap
Dvne - Sunset's Grace
Cyril: Poly-Math - Alchemy | Terra Incognita
Frost* - Hyperventilate
Deadeye21: Iron Maiden - Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)
Chaos Divine - At The Ringing Of The Siren
wolfking: Jason Becker - Altitudes
Max Richter - Spr___ 1
Letters used: S, T, E, W, A, R, D, P, O
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Frank Zappa - Peaches en Regalia
Max Richter
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Gimme O
(I don't need it for Gary Moore though :P)
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if you sent anything from dredg's last album (one of my favorite bands) you'd be getting a 1.5 or less.
is there even a song on that record that would warrant a 1.5?
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Chaos Divine-At The Ringing Of The Siren
That's not instrumental!
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Chaos Divine-At The Ringing Of The Siren
That's not instrumental!
So it won’t get the bonus point!
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Gimme O
(I don't need it for Gary Moore though :P)
That just might be Tim!
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Chaos Divine-At The Ringing Of The Siren
That's not instrumental!
So it won’t get the bonus point!
Right!
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Chaos Divine-At The Ringing Of The Siren
That's not instrumental!
So it won’t get the bonus point!
Right!
.... then. Off you go!
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Eric Johnson - Zap.
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Frank Zappa - Peaches en Regalia
Wow, after I sent this in Kattelox's roulette a few years back it seems to show up in almost every roulette now. :lol
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Look, I sent it half asleep and it’s the first melody in my head as I woke up, so thought that meant something. As it is, Reaper has stated a hit and miss relationship with Maiden through Hell On Earth in round one, so it’s not exactly like playing a proven favourite.
However, I now choose to skip this round. Even if it’s not against Reaper’s rules, I concede that it is improper to have send another track from the same band. ReaperKK, Losfer Words (Big ‘Orra) receives a 0.0 in the upcoming round. Hope you enjoyed the track all the same, I’ll see you all in the next round.
Nah it's my roulette, I'll be properly ranking it ;) :lol
Yeah definitely chill, it's all fine. Elite was just explaining why it's normally a rule, that's all - absolutely nobody is having a go at you for fairly playing within the rules.
I mean, it's a weird rule on Reaper's part, but hey, that's the game now. :lol
So I thought about banning bands that were already played but ultimately decided against it. There are so few bands that I can think of that I like everything. Hell if you sent anything from dredg's last album (one of my favorite bands) you'd be getting a 1.5 or less.
If it matters to anyone, that's one of those rules that tries to address a very specific instance, and fails miserably because of the unintended consequences. I get not being able to submit a band that scores a 5.0 and then floods the roulette with that band. But so many bands have eras and/or differences that don't make repeated high scores a given. Something off Scorpions Lonesome Crow is NOTHING like anything off of Blackout. Maiden has three different singers and arguably four different eras, and each are different enough. Sabbath, too. Rainbow, Deep Purple. I could go on.
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if you sent anything from dredg's last album (one of my favorite bands) you'd be getting a 1.5 or less.
is there even a song on that record that would warrant a 1.5?
Kalathat is a pretty good song.
Updated the hangman!
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Nuclear Power Trio - A Clear and Present Rager (Lonestar?)
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Frank Zappa - Peaches en Regalia
Wow, after I sent this in Kattelox's roulette a few years back it seems to show up in almost every roulette now. :lol
Really? I've seen it only twice, both times sent by me :biggrin:
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@ Stads' post. Agreed. And that's often why hosts say anything that scores below average is still fair game for someone to take another shot at it. Personally, I've got so many options of new bands to share, I don't see the need re-load and submit a sloppy second. For instance, Broken might not have been the best choice for Teramaze being a low-key ballad. I'm not gonna chance something else from them on the chance it really is a dud of a band for KK. That's just me though.
Nuclear Power Trio - A Clear and Present Rager (Lonestar?)
Those videos are so fuckin good.
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Nuclear Power Trio - A Clear and Present Rager (Lonestar?)
Those videos are so fuckin good.
Putting aside how good the music is, yeah those videos are great and I am now wondering if I should've send this (My favorite from NPT)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmuiAuDmB_g
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Nuclear Power Trio - A Clear and Present Rager (Lonestar?)
Those videos are so fuckin good.
Putting aside how good the music is, yeah those videos are great and I am now wondering if I should've send this (My favorite from NPT)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmuiAuDmB_g
I was waffling between pretty much every track, narrowed it down to Rager, Ukraine in the Membrane, and Mutually Assured Seduction, and settled on Rager. The album is so solid beginning to end
Definitely can't deny their knack for catchy song titles
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Poly-Math. Terra Incognita is the second part.
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Poly-Math. Terra Incognita is the second part.
That's Cyril
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True
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Updated.
I'll have the complete hangman up at lunch with some first impressions.
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Updated.
I'll have the complete hangman up at lunch with some first impressions.
Second lunch?
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Completed Hangman
Stadler: King Crimson - Red
Sacul: Nils Frahm - For - Peter - Toilet - Brushes - More
Vmader00 Angel Vivaldi - .____
Kingshmegland: Sithu Aye - A Future With No Colour
TAC: Gary Moore - The Messiah Will Come Again
Tomislav95: Frank Zappa - Peaches En Regalia
Puppies_On_Acid: Equilibrium - Kurzes Epos
Lonestar: Nuclear Power Trio - A Clear And Present Rager
HOF: Eric Johnson - Zap
Elite: Dvne - Sunset's Grace
Cyril: Poly-Math - Alchemy | Terra Incognita
jingle.bou: Frost* - Hyperventilate
Deadeye21: Iron Maiden - Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)
Luoto: Chaos Divine - At The Ringing Of The Siren
wolfking: Jason Becker - Altitudes
senecadawg2: Max Richter - Spring 1
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First impressions, doing something a little different. I think I got the idea from a roulette a while back:
This song is Navy
This Song is Purple
This Song is White
This song is Red
This song is Yellow
This song is Brown
This song is Black
This song is Fuchsia
This song is Gray
This song is Green
This song is Maroon
This song is Olive
This song is Orange
This song is Violet
This song is Blue
This song is Tan
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First impressions, doing something a little different. I think I got the idea from a roulette a while back:
This song is Navy
This Song is Purple
This Song is White
This song is Red
This song is Yellow
This song is Brown
This song is Black
This song is Fuchsia
This song is Gray
This song is Green
This song is Maroon
This song is Olive
This song is Orange
This song is Violet
This song is Blue
This song is Tan
WTF? Was it The Crayola Roulette?
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well, i give up :lol
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My song is blue.
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White or blue for me. Lol
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Mine is, um, red?
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(https://c.tenor.com/K1mgyJRRXQIAAAAC/crayons-you.gif)
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WTF?
Mine is purple?
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(https://i.imgur.com/QtAJbTg.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/QtAJbTg.jpg)
Looks like The Wiggles got the Diversity Memo.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/Y9dJ2hM4/offensive-crayons-with-off-color-names.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Suspicious Cold Sore :lol
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(https://i.imgur.com/QtAJbTg.jpg)
Looks like The Wiggles got the Diversity Memo.
That picture was actually attached to a Guardian article talking about exactly that: The Wiggles Going Woke (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/25/the-wiggles-going-woke-is-a-win-win-more-role-models-for-us-a-bigger-market-for-them).
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Anthony looks like he banged each one of them. :lol
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Completed Hangman
Vmader00 Angel Vivaldi - .____
Are you sure that's the song I sent? I thought I sent ..___
Also, orange?
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What does any of this even mean?
Skip!
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No idea. Am I orange?
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Fuchsia?
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Frost* has got to be "Privilege".
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My song is blue.
Nah
White or blue for me. Lol
Nope
Mine is, um, red?
Common now, that'd be too easy :lol
WTF?
Mine is purple?
WTF?!?
yes.
What does any of this even mean?
Wanted to do something different this round
No idea. Am I orange?
Nope
Fuchsia?
Nope
Frost* has got to be "Privilege".
Nope.
I won't keep it going forever, I have my write-ups written so I'll post those tomorrow night.
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This song is Navy
wolfking: Jason Becker - "Altitudes" - This Song is Purple
This Song is White
This song is Red
This song is Yellow
This song is Brown
This song is Black
This song is Fuchsia
Vmadera00: Angel Vivaldi - ".____" - This song is Gray
This song is Green
This song is Maroon
This song is Olive
This song is Orange
This song is Violet
This song is Blue
Deadeye21: Iron Maiden - "Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)" - This song is Tan
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Reap, your heart is black like a dead soul. :lol
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I'm green! It's not easy BTW.
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Maroon?
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Haha, just had a strong feeling Altitudes was purple. Crazy hey!?
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Is Losfer Words tan? Coz the Egyptian sandstone look is kinda tan?
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Completed Hangman
Vmader00 Angel Vivaldi - .____
Are you sure that's the song I sent? I thought I sent ..___
Tan? Grey?
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Hey Reap, whatever your favorite color is, that's what my song is...
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Updated!
I'm green! It's not easy BTW.
Nope.
Maroon?
Nope.
Is Losfer Words tan? Coz the Egyptian sandstone look is kinda tan?
Yup! (but I didn't make the connection to the album cover until now :lol, maybe it was subliminal)
Completed Hangman
Vmader00 Angel Vivaldi - .____
Are you sure that's the song I sent? I thought I sent ..___
Tan? Grey?
Yup (gray). Also I checked the pm and it was .____
Hey Reap, whatever your favorite color is, that's what my song is...
Nope.
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No idea how I did that. Total fluke.
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I'm green! It's not easy BTW.
:tup
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Opps, I was debating between which one to send and forgot :facepalm: both great instrumental though so no regrets :metal For the record, I guessed orange because of the music video for it (worth checking out for the music alone), the Rhythm guitar in this entire album is amazing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKmJeRfDwl4
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I'd guess mine is either yellow or green, but I'm colorblind and I often get the two confused, especially when the shade of green is as light as I suspect it would be for this song.
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We do get an explanation as to how our songs are these colours when we get through to the write ups, right? I really hope so.
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I'm going to guess "Violet" for mine.
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I'm going to post my First Impressions of the First Impressions:
This impression is vague
This impression is confusing
This impression doesn't make sense
This impression is opaque
This impression is perplexing
This impression is baffling
This impression is unclear
This impression is obtuse
This impression is abstract
This impression is puzzling
This impression is convoluted
This impression is mysterious
Stadler:This impression is ambiguous
This impression is obscure
This impression is dubious
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I'm going to guess "ambiguous" for mine. :)
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Updated!
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TAC is yellow
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I'm going to post my First Impressions of the First Impressions:
This impression is vague
This impression is confusing
This impression doesn't make sense
This impression is opaque
This impression is perplexing
This impression is baffling
This impression is unclear
This impression is obtuse
This impression is abstract
Tim: This take is horrible - on Power Windows.
This impression is convoluted
This impression is mysterious
Stadler:This impression is ambiguous
This impression is obscure
This impression is dubious
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:lol
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I feel like mine doesn’t make sense.
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Mine is orange!
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I'd guess mine is either yellow or green, but I'm colorblind and I often get the two confused, especially when the shade of green is as light as I suspect it would be for this song.
Neither
We do get an explanation as to how our songs are these colours when we get through to the write ups, right? I really hope so.
No because the explanation is simple, I just went with the first color that popped into my head while listening to the song that wasn't already used :lol
I'm going to guess "ambiguous" for mine. :)
Nah
Updated!
You got it solved!
Mine is orange!
Nah
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Haha, just had a strong feeling Altitudes was purple. Crazy hey!?
Probably due to your newly acquired super powers.
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I got it.
My song is cromulent.
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My song is gasping for air.
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Listening to the playlist. You know, this Gary Moore guy can play.
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Listening to the playlist. You know, this Gary Moore guy can play.
He's amazing.
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I'm surprised there's 3 songs >10mins. Shouldn't there be a penalty for playing a theme too early? :biggrin:
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Listening to the playlist. You know, this Gary Moore guy can play.
Guitar legend. Close to the best there ever was.
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I'm surprised there's 3 songs >10mins. Shouldn't there be a penalty for playing a theme too early? :biggrin:
Hey, there was no rule about song length.... :corn
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I'm surprised there's 3 songs >10mins. Shouldn't there be a penalty for playing a theme too early? :biggrin:
Hey, there was no rule about song length.... :corn
He's got length envy.
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I'm surprised there's 3 songs >10mins. Shouldn't there be a penalty for playing a theme too early? :biggrin:
Hey, there was no rule about song length.... :corn
He's got length envy.
I focus on quality, not quantity.
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Alright so here is the final and first impressions, I see most weren't a fan of them. Depending on how this crown and coke goes I may have results tonight or tomorrow morning:
wolfking: Jason Becker - "Altitudes" - This Song is Purple
senacadawg2: Max Richter - "Spring 1" - This Song is White
Lonestar: Nuclear Power Trio - "A Clear And Present Rager" - This song is Red
HOF: Eric Johnson - "Zap" - This song is Yellow
Elite: Dvne - "Sunset's Grace" - This song is Brown
Stadler: King Crimson - "Red" - This song is Black
Sacul: Nils Frahm - "For - Peter - Toilet - Brushes - More" - This song is Fuchsia
Vmadera00: Angel Vivaldi - ".____" - This song is Gray
Kingshmegland: Sithu Aye - "A Future With No Color" - This song is Green
TAC: Gary Moore - "The Messiah Will Come Again" - This song is Maroon
Tomislav95: Frank Zappa - "Peaches En Regalia" - This song is Olive
Puppies_On_Acid: Equilibrium - "Korzes Epos" - This song is Orange
Cyril: Poly-Math - "Alchemy | Terra Incognita" - This song is Violet
jingle.boy: Frost* - "Hyperventilate" - This song is Blue
Deadeye21: Iron Maiden - "Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)" - This song is Tan
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What made you see green in my song? Cool idea though.
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violet is a rad as hell color so i'm expecting a bad score bcuz it's a thing i like
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Life sure is full of surprises. If you'd told me yesterday that today I'd be trying to restrain myself from making an off-color joke about white supremacy and the nearly triple Ks in our dear host's username...
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Alright so here is the final and first impressions, I see most weren't a fan of them. Depending on how this crown and coke goes I may have results tonight or tomorrow morning:
It would seem the C&C won.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zVOp5DlQ2MQ/TzO4rBdXZLI/AAAAAAAAAt4/qwC2MHP-xKA/s1600/approval-people-clapping.gif)
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:lol
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Canadians did us in again. :lol
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Alright so here is the final and first impressions, I see most weren't a fan of them. Depending on how this crown and coke goes I may have results tonight or tomorrow morning:
It would seem the C&C won.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zVOp5DlQ2MQ/TzO4rBdXZLI/AAAAAAAAAt4/qwC2MHP-xKA/s1600/approval-people-clapping.gif)
It was probably the 3rd one that can claim victory
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Life sure is full of surprises. If you'd told me yesterday that today I'd be trying to restrain myself from making an off-color joke about white supremacy and the nearly triple Ks in our dear host's username...
Hey hey hey now, those K's stand for something (my initials :lol)
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Life sure is full of surprises. If you'd told me yesterday that today I'd be trying to restrain myself from making an off-color joke about white supremacy and the nearly triple Ks in our dear host's username...
Hey hey hey now, those K's stand for something (my initials :lol)
Hopefully your parents were wise enough not to give you a middle name starting with K. :biggrin:
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Awesome round! A lot of really great instrumental tracks this round with some scoring surprises. Will update the OP and links later as well as the point totals.
Round 4 Results:
Kingshmegland
Sithu Aye - "A Future With No Colour"
This song is a perfect blend of prog and rock elements. It sounds silly to write but a lot of prog rock instruments can have too much wankery and just get in their own way, this being a big issue I have with LTE. No part in this track over stays it's welcome and everything gels. I'm jealous you got to see this band as an opener, it seems like it'd be a killer tune to see live.
5 + 1
TAC
Gary Moore - "The Messiah Will Come Again"
Killer guitar tone and absolutely killer performance! The guitar playing is so just impressive here, great note choice, great bends and the shredding is top notch. The playing is flashy but doesn't detract from the song, a seemingly endless bag of tricks here but it isn't a showcase of them. Great song, seriously.
5 + 1
Cyril
Poly-Math - "Alchemy | Terra Incognita"
I hate to disappoint you but you won't be getting a 1.5, you killed it here Cyril! I love this song and it's been on constant repeat since hearing it, It's almost like this song is constructed to pay homage to all my favorite post-rock bands. When I saw your song coming up to listen I brewed a pot of coffee to make sure I had the energy to get through it and from start it seemed like it was going to be another rhythmically intense track but it's much more than that, I was wrong to make that assumption. The song goes through these fantastic climatic build ups that are so rewarding to hear coupled with a fantastic mix and lush guitar tones. I can't stop listening to this track and I can't wait to check out the album.
5 + 1
senecadawg2
Max Richter - "Spring I"
What a touching piece of music. I'm a fan of orchestral music but never fully explored it. It seems a little dauting because I don't know where to begin or articulate what I'd like to hear. Ideally I'll find more of this music to discover. This is a beautiful track that never gets old or stale.
5 + 1
Sacul
Nils Frahm - "For - Peter - Toilet Brushes - More"
This could pair nicely with the Atmos track I sent you for your roulette. This track ventures into the ambient territory but doesn't get all the way there. There is enough happening to keep you vested so that song doesn't just fade to the background. I love the mood and tone of the song and the atmosphere it creates. There is great progression here especially at the end when the piano gets a little busier.
4.5 + 1
Lonestar
Nuclear Power Trio - "A Clear And Present Rager"
First off this band has the best album cover, band name, and song titles I've seen so far. I honestly expected some sort of parody track but this song rocks, and it rocks hard. It doesn't over stay it's welcome and has some creative writing. I'm going to take your suggestion and listen to the rest of this album ASAP
4.5 + 1
jingle.boy
Frost* - "Hyperventilate"
Loved this track, one of my favorites from this round. This song reminds of DT back when DT had more interesting instrumental sections. One of the best things about this song is that it's not over the top and isn't shredding for the sake of shredding. A lot of the higher rated tracks from this round have the same feedback. I'm a fan of technical playing but there is a fine line between "wow this is some amazing playing" to "I get it, you've spent years practicing your alternate picking". As for the song it's upbeat and poppy in a prog instrumental kind of way but most importantly it's memorable. This is another track I spun a bunch after first hearing it.
4.5 + 1
Luoto
Chaos Divine - "At The Ringing Of The Siren"
A lot of headbanging was done to this song. I love the blend of genres not just from the instrumentalists but from the vocalist as well. There are so many interesting things happening in this song that even if you took away the vocals it'd still remain interesting and score high. Great pick, another band I'll be taking a deep dive into.
4.5
Vmader00
Angel Vivaldi - ".____"
I love that super wet, lush, clean guitar in the beginning, I wish there was more of it. As for the rest of the song it's enjoyable. The chugs are solid, solos fantastic, and melodies wonderful.
4 + 1
HOF
Eric Johnson - "Zap"
As a guitar player I'm infinitely familiar with one EJ tune, Cliffs of Dover. This song gave me those vibes without being as showy. That's not to say there isn't a lot of shredding on here, there is but it serves the song well, there isn't a compromise to the melody which is refreshing. So many guitar players go the route of establishing a melody over a few bars and then going to pound town on their necks on top of it (looking at you Satch). I remember checking out the album EJ and from what I recall I liked it but I like this more than anything on there.
4 + 1
wolfking
Jason Becker - "Altitudes"
I've known about Jason Becker and his story for a long time I never took the time to check out his work, only bits and snippets here and there so I'm glad this popped up. The playing here is unreal and over the top and I mean that in a complimentary way. Jason is an absolute beast and the playing is very reminiscent to some of yngwie's work but Jason does what Yngwie can't which is write a great piece of music.
4 + 1
Stadler
King Crimson - "Red"
Red had me vibing until that keyboard part in the middle section there, it kinda of kills the momentum of the track for me. Fortunately it doesn't go on for too long and gets back into the main theme which then goes on for a bit to long :lol. This is a good song but I wish it was either shorter, or had a bit more variety, towards the end it got a little tiresome listening to the same motif on repeat. Big shout out here to the bass lines in this song, they are catchy and I found myself humming it for most of the day.
3.5 + 1
Tomislav95
Frank Zappa - "Peaches En Regalia"
So many unique sounds in this song, I love it. Feels like I should be strolling down the street in China town in NY in the 70's. I enjoy the live feel of this song, it has this sense of everyone grooving in a room together jamming out. It's loose but not sloppy and gets better with more listens.
3.5 + 1
Puppies_On_Acid
Equilibrium - "Kurzes Epos"
What a journey! When this song started I looked at the track length I thought to myself "oh boy, this is gonna be a chore to get through" but honestly it wasn't at all. There was a lot of variety without any compromise to the energy of the song. Listening to this makes me want to journey off to some grand adventure, but I want to do it sprinting the entire way. I still think it could be trimmed up just slightly but overall a good pick and good song.
3.5 + 1
Elite
Dvne - "Sunset's Grace'"
This song grabbed me from the start but lost me as it went on. I thought the intro was compelling and engaging but as the track went on my enjoyment sort of fizzled. I wish that they stayed more on course with the clean guitars in the intro. You can tell they were building on the idea near the end but unfortunately the distorted sections didn't rise the very short, but high standard the clean parts did.
3 + 1
Deadeye21
Iron Maiden - "Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)"
This is one of the few songs I think could've benefitted from vocals. There are some good ideas here but they go on too long, especially in the first half. Things sort of change up in the latter half and become more interesting but it would've been cool if they had some vocals at the start and ended the track with the instrumental section they have now, or maybe just more variety to the intro. I do get strong video game vibes from this track.
3 + 1
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so the solution is to send instrumentals forever, got it :corn
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OH HELL YEAH!!
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Woohoo, I lost the top spot :metal Took the time to update the total scores for my own reference:
senecadawg2 - 20
Vmader00 - 19.5
Kingshmegland - 19.5
jingle.boy - 19
Lonestar - 19
Elite - 17.5
Tomislav95 - 17.5
wolfking - 17
Sacul - 17
TAC - 16.5
Luoto - 16
Deadeye21 - 15.5
Stadler - 15.5
Cyril - 15
HOF - 14
Puppies_On_Acid - 13
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And I lost one spot despite getting my best score (not including bonus) in the roulette :lol That song is on a good track record.
Don't know about the <2 minute song. I do have some options which are all instrumental, funnily enough.
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Very nice!!
Sent!
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Sent!
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@ Deadeye, No one loves Iron Maiden more than I do, but...well..not to pile on but...Losfer Words should've been called Losfer Ideas.
You would've been better off sending Transylvania.
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Yeah, I'm not a big fan of Losfer Words... but let's go Max Richter! Really glad you enjoyed that one, KK. I'd highly recommend that whole album (and in fact, almost all of his work). I'll be sending my short song soon
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I’ll settle for all the 4s I can get after my sluggish start. Eric Johnson is just a master of the instrument, and he’s really nothing like a Satriani type instrumental guitar guy (his albums tend to be about 50% vocal, and the structure of his instrumental stuff tends to be pretty creative). EJ is a pretty nice acoustic album that I definitely enjoyed, but you really should check out his first three solo albums (Tones, Ah Via Musicom, and Venus Isle) to hear him at the peak of his playing and creativity.
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Giddy up. I feel good about this upcoming round; I fell better about the alt takes round.
Jesse "The Body" strategy, comin up!
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I knew this was goung to be the most difficult round. I wanted to send some awesome jazz fusion, but I figured that would be too risky, so I went with a rather bland instrument prog metal song instead. What a shame.
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I knew this was goung to be the most difficult round. I wanted to send some awesome jazz fusion, but I figured that would be too risky, so I went with a rather bland instrument prog metal song instead. What a shame.
If it helps, I loved it!
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dvne have always sat in the category of "pretty good at what they do but they never do anything especially exciting" for me
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Giddy up. I feel good about this upcoming round; I fell better about the alt takes round.
Jesse "The Body" strategy, comin up!
Actually the next round is my most iffy submission, I feel very strong for the following three, and got some big guns loaded up for the finals.
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yeah i'm mildly regretting voting in favor for the <2 minute option atm bcuz like, i have good options in the 2-minute camp but better ones in the <2:30 camp that i wish i could send :lol ahh well
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If you think you can score 1.5 more straight up with the <2:30 song, then go for it.
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@ Deadeye, No one loves Iron Maiden more than I do, but...well..not to pile on but...Losfer Words should've been called Losfer Ideas.
You would've been better off sending Transylvania.
Or Genghis Khan.
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I knew this was goung to be the most difficult round. I wanted to send some awesome jazz fusion, but I figured that would be too risky, so I went with a rather bland instrument prog metal song instead. What a shame.
If it helps, I loved it!
Great! Check out the rest of the album then. Literally every other track is better than the instrumental :lol
It was one of my favourites from 2017. The vocals might not be up your alley, but trying it out doesn't hurt!
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Well, I guess that’s me done for at this point, since you’ve already got every long song worth sending on the RYM and I wouldn’t have an alternate take worth a damn. Losfer Words is easily my favourite Maiden instrumental too, and the only other thing I had to send would’ve been at risk of not gaining the bonus point due to having a spoken word intro for its album at the very start. I guess I can only hope that I can make up some points on the short song. Damn!!
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Well, I guess that’s me done for at this point, since you’ve already got every long song worth sending on the RYM and I wouldn’t have an alternate take worth a damn. Losfer Words is easily my favourite Maiden instrumental too, and the only other thing I had to send would’ve been at risk of not gaining the bonus point due to having a spoken word intro for its album at the very start. I guess I can only hope that I can make up some points on the short song. Damn!!
It's alright mate, it's all not that serious haha.
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you’ve already got every long song worth sending on the RYM
Hot take!
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deadeye no offense but you need a larger music library :lol
maybe run a roulette? :neverusethis:
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you’ve already got every long song worth sending on the RYM
there's literally thousands of songs over 10 minutes out there
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deadeye no offense but you need a larger music library :lol
maybe run a roulette? :neverusethis:
Banned list:
Iron Maiden
Bruce Dickinson
Blaze Bayley
Paul DiAnno
Nicko's House Of Ribs
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deadeye no offense but you need a larger music library :lol
maybe run a roulette? :neverusethis:
Banned list:
Iron Maiden
Bruce Dickinson
Blaze Bayley
Paul DiAnno
Nicko's House Of Ribs
:rollin Outstanding!
So Pyscho Motel is available to send then?
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I'd immediately sign up for a Deadeye roulette! :metal
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deadeye no offense but you need a larger music library :lol
maybe run a roulette? :neverusethis:
I like what I like. Just apparently Reaper’s already reviewed it which puts me in a hard spot.
Banned list:
Iron Maiden
Bruce Dickinson
Blaze Bayley
Paul DiAnno
Nicko's House Of Ribs
You didn’t mention Smith & Kotzen though, so that’s fair game!
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I'd immediately sign up for a Deadeye roulette! :metal
I plan to start one once this one’s done.
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I'd immediately sign up for a Deadeye roulette! :metal
I plan to start one once this one’s done.
:metal
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from my perspective reaper's banned list is so small that tbh i haven't even been checking if anything i've submitted is banned i've just been assuming it isn't :P
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Sent in a short song.
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Sent in a short song.
You can't just send in the first half of Run To The Hills! :lol
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Sent in a short song.
You can't just send in the first half of Run To The Hills! :lol
I didn’t. I sent the final two solos of The Thin Line Between Love And Hate. Can’t send Hills anyway, Reaper has Beast on his RYM.
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Sent in a short song.
You can't just send in the first half of Run To The Hills! :lol
Or the first half of the intro to Sign of the Cross. :P
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Zaccaly!
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Luckily, it’s not that at all
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you’ve already got every long song worth sending on the RYM
Hot take!
I highly, HIGHLY suggest you do a long song round in your roulette my friend...there's a whole wide world waiting for you.
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I knew this was goung to be the most difficult round. I wanted to send some awesome jazz fusion, but I figured that would be too risky, so I went with a rather bland instrument prog metal song instead. What a shame.
I haven't checked your pick out but I'd rather have awesome jazz fusion rather than bland instrument prog metal :lol
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Sent in a short song.
Ides of March?
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you’ve already got every long song worth sending on the RYM
Hot take!
I highly, HIGHLY suggest you do a long song round in your roulette my friend...there's a whole wide world waiting for you.
Lonestar sent IQ!
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(https://i.postimg.cc/T3SJ1RzN/20220414195837.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NK6HPwfR)
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you’ve already got every long song worth sending on the RYM
Hot take!
I highly, HIGHLY suggest you do a long song round in your roulette my friend...there's a whole wide world waiting for you.
Lonestar sent IQ!
I was about to say that :lol
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(https://i.postimg.cc/T3SJ1RzN/20220414195837.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NK6HPwfR)
:lol
Let's get 'em Rich!
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Sent something fantastic! Can't wait for the hangman.
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you’ve already got every long song worth sending on the RYM
Hot take!
I highly, HIGHLY suggest you do a long song round in your roulette my friend...there's a whole wide world waiting for you.
Rite?!?! I could literally send a months worth of music from 10min+ songs.
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Sent something I hadn't listened to in a while.
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Finding songs under 2 minutes is a bit of a challenge.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/T3SJ1RzN/20220414195837.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NK6HPwfR)
:lol
Let's get 'em Rich!
What the :rollin
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I knew this was goung to be the most difficult round. I wanted to send some awesome jazz fusion, but I figured that would be too risky, so I went with a rather bland instrument prog metal song instead. What a shame.
I haven't checked your pick out but I'd rather have awesome jazz fusion rather than bland instrument prog metal :lol
This was last round! Jazz Fusion inbound after the 2-minute round which you already have :)
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Sent something a lot longer than 2 minutes. I've been thinking about one song that's sub 2:00, I absolutely love it but don't know how I'd feel if first time hearing was outside of context of an album.
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Sent something a lot longer than 2 minutes. I've been thinking about one song that's sub 2:00, I absolutely love it but don't know how I'd feel if first time hearing was outside of context of an album.
Out of interest, what was the rejected track? I almost went with One Life by Alter Bridge, but it too is dependant on the kick off to the rest of the album.
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Sent something a lot longer than 2 minutes. I've been thinking about one song that's sub 2:00, I absolutely love it but don't know how I'd feel if first time hearing was outside of context of an album.
Out of interest, what was the rejected track? I almost went with One Life by Alter Bridge, but it too is dependant on the kick off to the rest of the album.
I'll keep it for now, until hangman. Just in case someone (Lucas) sent it ;D
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I've got no clue on what you're talking about :lol
Sent something short and sweet.
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I've got no clue on what you're talking about :lol
Sent something short and sweet.
It's just that I checked rym and both of us rated an album with that song 5/5
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I cannot friggin' believe my perfect candidate for the alternate takes round released today
what a coincidence
it's like a few weeks away but
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I cannot friggin' believe my perfect candidate for the alternate takes round released today
what a coincidence
it's like a few weeks away but
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9AVHzD57DE
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god i need a new mithras album
it would be very funny (read: bad) to submit mithras in this roulette huh
also i'm actually a few tracks deep into this alt takes album and idk if i even like it that much :lol oops
edit: yeah i've completely changed my mind this SUCKS. welp.
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Sent.
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Thank you for the submissions. I'm going to the in-laws tomorrow for Easter so I'll have hangman up tomorrow night or Monday morning.
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Stupid Zombie Jesus Day delaying my roulette fun...
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Stupid Zombie Jesus Day delaying my roulette fun...
Yeah, but the Easter Bunny comes!
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Stupid Zombie Jesus Day delaying my roulette fun...
Yeah, but the Easter Bunny comes!
There's an exceptionally tasteless joke in there somewhere, but I just can't find it atm....just too early.
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Chocolate bunny. *Homer drools*
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Sent something short and brutal.
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Sent something short and brutal.
The ladies knows all about that, eh! :lol
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Sent something short and brutal.
The ladies knows all about that, eh! :lol
Perhaps, but certainly not from me.
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Sent something short and brutal.
The ladies knows all about that, eh! :lol
Perhaps, but certainly not from me.
(https://c.tenor.com/wZ16lIrvZykAAAAC/enough-already-warning-look.gif)
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give me the K for Korn
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Are Rich and Lucas submitted?
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I have, because I sent the two minute song last round and told him to keep it for this one :)
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Is Reaper celebrating Easter Monday??
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:corn
Sent something short and sweet.
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It should only take about 32 minutes to listen to all the entries! Assuming everyone went for the bonus point.
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It should only take about 32 minutes to listen to all the entries! Assuming everyone went for the bonus point.
At least a couple of us didn't, so it's probably 35+
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Is Reaper celebrating Easter Monday??
I was by being late to work :lol
Here is the hangman:
_______ - ____ ___-______ _______ __ ____
______ ___ - _______
___ ____ __ ____ - _______!?
_______ - _____ ______
____ ________ - ____________: ________
____ - ___ _____ __ ___ _____
________ - ________ ______
_________ - _______ ______
_____ - ________
_____________ - ____
___ ______ - ______, ______, ______, ___ __ ___ ____ _ ____
___ _______ - ___ ____ __ _______ ___ ________ ______
________ _______ - _____
_______ - ____ _ ____
___ _______ - ______ _______
________ - _______ _________
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T
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Gimme the D baby...
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S
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Iron Maiden sent by Deadeye.
A
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F for FASTER
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Iron Maiden sent by Deadeye.
A
:lol
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B for Brief.
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Iron Maiden sent by Deadeye.
A
I’ll take an N for “not this time!”
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C__si_e - So_e _ed-_anded S_ieg_t Of _and
Strong Bad - Trogdor
The Fall Of Troy - __ob_e_!?
Battles - Sna_e __nge_
John Petrucci - Necronomicon: Prologue
Kingshmegland: Styx - The Fight Of Our Lives
Lonestar: ASTERISM - Midnight Hunter
Amendfoil - Skyline Escape
_ide_ - _e_idian
Disasterpeace - _o_e
The Smiths - Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want
Stadler: The Beatles - She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
TAC: Thoughts Factory - _ig_t
Rishloo - Just A Ride
The Misfits - Hybrid Moments
wolfking: Mastodon - Crusher Destroyer
Letters picked: T, D, S, A, F, B, N, C, G, O, I
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C
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Do I spy Crusher Destroyer by Mastodon at the bottom of that there list?
also, I might grab a G for this game please.
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Do I spy Crusher Destroyer by Mastodon at the bottom of that there list?
That one is 2:00 or 2:01 or 2:02 depending on where you look :o
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Do I spy Crusher Destroyer by Mastodon at the bottom of that there list?
That one is 2:00 or 2:01 or 2:02 depending on where you look :o
The original on Spotify is exactly 2:00, and I think the extra 2 seconds in the reissue is dead noise predominantly, so I’d give it a pass.
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The Beatles-She Came Through The Bathroom Window......Stadler
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Yea it was slightly different everywhere I looked but I gave it pass looking at the cd times. Will update hangman at lunch.
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The Misfits-Hybrid Moments
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Updated :)
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Strongbad - Trogdor. LOL! That’s Buddy I think.
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Amendfoil - Skyline Escape
definitely not sub-2 minutes :lol
The Fall of Troy
Battles
Styx
Thoughts Factory which is probably TAC
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Updated!
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give me O while you're at it
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Styx-The Fight Of Our Lives...sent by Kingshmegland
E
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Strongbad - Trogdor. LOL! That’s Buddy I think.
I'm not even in this roulette, quality pick though. :lol
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Strongbad - Trogdor
JFC :lol :lol
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my favorite fun fact about trogdor is that it was in guitar hero and due to hardware limitations + a bonkers charting decision is virtually impossible (or on some consoles, literally impossible) to full combo. i'm also 99% certain it's never -ever- been full combo'd in co-op on the original hardware. just guitar hero nerd facts
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Do I spy Crusher Destroyer by Mastodon at the bottom of that there list?
That one is 2:00 or 2:01 or 2:02 depending on where you look :o
The original on Spotify is exactly 2:00, and I think the extra 2 seconds in the reissue is dead noise predominantly, so I’d give it a pass.
Ripped on my PC it comes in at 1:59.
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Do I spy Crusher Destroyer by Mastodon at the bottom of that there list?
That one is 2:00 or 2:01 or 2:02 depending on where you look :o
The original on Spotify is exactly 2:00, and I think the extra 2 seconds in the reissue is dead noise predominantly, so I’d give it a pass.
Ripped on my PC it comes in at 1:59.
Wolfking sent Mastadon.
I see The Smiths up there, but don't know jack shit by them.
How 'bout an I?
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I see The Smiths up there, but don't know jack shit by them.
That looks like Please, please, please, let me get what I want
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Updated!
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ASTERISM-Midnight Hunter...sent by Lonestar
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Do I spy Crusher Destroyer by Mastodon at the bottom of that there list?
That one is 2:00 or 2:01 or 2:02 depending on where you look :o
The original on Spotify is exactly 2:00, and I think the extra 2 seconds in the reissue is dead noise predominantly, so I’d give it a pass.
Ripped on my PC it comes in at 1:59.
Wolfking sent Mastadon.
I see The Smiths up there, but don't know jack shit by them.
How 'bout an I?
Dude, come on you're killing me.
I did not send MastAdon.
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Rishloo - Just A Ride.
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John Petrucci - Necronomicon: Prologue
Disasterpeace
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Dude, come on you're killing me.
I did not send MastAdon.
:lolpalm:
Now I'm just gonna spell it that way to piss people off!!
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Updated, will try to get first impressions out later today
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Solved hangman, first impressions and playlist in the next few hours:
Cyril: Cursive - Some Red-Handed Slieght Of Hand
Deadeye21: Strong Bad - Trogdor
Elite: The Fall Of Troy - Problem!?
HOF: Battles - Snare Hunger
jingle.boy: John Petrucci - Necronomicon: Prologue
Kingshmegland: Styx - The Fight Of Our Lives
Lonestar: ASTERISM - Midnight Hunter
Luoto: Amendfoil - Skyline Escape
Puppies_On_Acid: Widek - Meridian
Sacul: Disasterpeace - Home
senacadawg2: The Smiths - Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want
Stadler: The Beatles - She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
TAC: Thoughts Factory - _ig_t
Tomislav95: Rishloo - Just A Ride
Vmader00: The Misfits - Hybrid Moments
wolfking: Mastodon - Crusher Destroyer
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That Cursive song is great
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First impressions:
This song goes up to 11
This song is smooth
Fantastic guitar tone
Boots up steam….
This song is lush
Top tier song from a band a I'm not really into
Why do I think of Forgetting Sarah Marshall when I hear this song?
Great build-up
Lets mosh!
RAWWWRRRRRR
Poppy with a little punk?
Hit by a nostalgia train
There is a lot happening here
This song is choppy
This song sounds likes sludge
I love the synths
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Hit by a nostalgia train?
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Am I lush?
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Choppy
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Guitar tone
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I have no idea. Boots up Steam??
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I have no idea. Boots up Steam??
That's prob mine, as I sent part of a videogame soundtrack :P
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That Cursive song is great
(2/5)
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Hit by a nostalgia train?
Nope
Am I lush?
Nope
Choppy
Yup
Guitar tone
Nope
I have no idea. Boots up Steam??
Nope
I have no idea. Boots up Steam??
That's prob mine, as I sent part of a videogame soundtrack :P
lol yup
That Cursive song is great
(2/5)
woah someone is ambitious :lol
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Lonestart: ASTERISM - "Midnight Hunter" - This song goes up to 11
This song is smooth
Puppies_On_Acid: Widek - "Meridian" - Fantastic guitar tone
Sacul: Diasterpeace - "Home" - Boots up steam….
This song is lush
Stadler: The Beatles - "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window" - Top tier song from a band a I'm not really into
Why do I think of Forgetting Sarah Marshall when I hear this song?
Tomislav95: Rishloo - "Just A Ride" - Great build-up
Lets mosh!
wolfking: Mastodon - "Crusher Destroyer - RAWWWRRRRRR
Cyril: Cursive - "Some Red-Handed Sleight Of Hand" - Poppy with a little punk?
Deadeye21: Strong Bad - "Trogdor" - Hit by a nostalgia train
Elite: The Fall Of Troy - "Problem!?" - There is a lot happening here
HOF: Battles - "Snare Hunger" - This song is choppy
This song sounds likes sludge
I love the synths
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11, RAAWWRR, or Mosh?
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I'm thinking mine is either 'guitar tone' or 'great build-up'?
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OK, then this.
This song is lush.
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Mine reminds you of Sarah Marshall :lol
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Mine could be mosh, Rawrrrr or a lot happening..
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Am I smooth?
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Am I smooth?
Smooth as sandpaper :tup
Oh you meant your song.... :biggrin:
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Am I smooth?
Like diarrhea.
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Is mine "Great build-up"?
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Am I smooth?
Like diarrhea.
He already said I was not lush!
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Maybe corny.
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Or sludgey.
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Maybe corny.
Like diarrhea.
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srtong bad is nostalgia probably
cursive is poppy punk ig (they're more emo than anything but /close enough/)
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Strong Bad could be rawr.
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oh yeah that also makes sense
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Sega Genesis might be nostalgic.... though JP does have nice guitar tone, and is smooth as silk.
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Lets mosh!
RAWWWRRRRRR
One of these. Or could be the sludge one.
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Mine is either:
Fantastic guitar tone
Top tier song from a band a I'm not really into
Hit by a nostalgia train
There is a lot happening here
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Updated! Final write-ups are done and will be posted tomorrow :)
11, RAAWWRR, or Mosh?
Yes one of these
I'm thinking mine is either 'guitar tone' or 'great build-up'?
Guitar tone!
OK, then this.
This song is lush.
No sir
Mine reminds you of Sarah Marshall :lol
Nope, but I could see it
Mine could be mosh, Rawrrrr or a lot happening..
Yup
Am I smooth?
Not in this context, no
Is mine "Great build-up"?
Yup
srtong bad is nostalgia probably
cursive is poppy punk ig (they're more emo than anything but /close enough/)
Strong bad yes, cursive also yes!
Strong Bad could be rawr.
Nope
Sega Genesis might be nostalgic.... though JP does have nice guitar tone, and is smooth as silk.
No sir
Lets mosh!
RAWWWRRRRRR
One of these. Or could be the sludge one.
Yup, one of them
Mine is either:
Fantastic guitar tone
Top tier song from a band a I'm not really into
Hit by a nostalgia train
There is a lot happening here
Yup one of those!
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Ok, so if Necromonicon isn't smooth, it sure as hell ain't sludge/mosh, and I sure as hell hope the synths weren't the thing that stood out to you with a JP song!. So it's either lush, or Forgetting Sarah Marshall. I never saw that movie, so I'll defer to lush.
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I love the synths?
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Nice!!! I can live with that....should make for a decent score leading into the meat and potatoes of my song submissions.
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Am I the synths?
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Wow, Trogdor was nostalgia train. Hope that’s a good thing.
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Alright results coming up, but first solved first impressions:
Lonestare: ASTERISM - "Midnight Hunter" - This song goes up to 11
Luoto: Amendfoil - "Skyline Escape" - This song is smooth
Puppies_On_Acid: Widek - "Meridian" - Fantastic guitar tone
Sacul: Diasterpeace - "Home" - Boots up steam….
senecadawg2: The Smiths - "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" - This song is lush
Stadler: The Beatles - "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window" - Top tier song from a band a I'm not really into
TAC: Thoughts Factory - "Light" - Why do I think of Forgetting Sarah Marshall when I hear this song?
Tomislav95: Rishloo - "Just A Ride" - Great build-up
Vmager00: The Misfits - "Hybrid Moments" - Lets mosh!
wolfking: Mastodon - "Crusher Destroyer - RAWWWRRRRRR
Cyril: Cursive - "Some Red-Handed Sleight Of Hand" - Poppy with a little punk?
Deadeye21: Strong Bad - "Trogdor" - Hit by a nostalgia train
Elite: The Fall Of Troy - "Problem!?" - There is a lot happening here
HOF: Battles - "Snare Hunger" - This song is choppy
jingle.boy - John Petriccui - "Necrominicon: Prologue" - This song sounds likes sludge
Kingshmegland: Styx - "The Fight Of Our Lives" - I love the synths
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Who in the hell is Sarah Marshall? :lol
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This was easy to get through because of the song lengths, which makes me wonder how I'm going to get through the long song round :lol. Anyway, onto the results!
Round 5 Results:
Luoto
Amendfoil - "Skyline Escape"
I really love this track, easily one of my favorites of the round. This song is beautifully constructed with lots to unpack if you care to do so. I feel like it's really tough to put vocals over a track that sounds so busy but it's pulled off masterfully here and big props to the drummer who pulls off an incredible performance.
5
Cyril
Cursive - "Some Red-Handed Sleight Of Hand"
Fantastic little song. For a song that is so short I love that it has a more traditional song structure. There are a lot of pop punk elements here that I enjoy plus the addition of the strings mix in the back a great dimension to the song.
4.5 + 1
jingle.boy
John Petrucci - "Necrominicon: Prologue"
I thought I've heard this track before somewhere but I clearly haven't (or maybe I'm getting old and forgot). This song is actually a great representation of what is now JP's modern playing and by extension modern DT, hell even the intro could be used on the next DT epic. The playing is stellar as always and I think my only complaint here would be that it feels a bit disjointed near the later half when the shredding part comes in. That's really the only thing that keeps it from earning a 5.
4.5 + 1
Stadler
The Beatles - "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window"
Abbey Road is the one Beatles album I'm really familiar with from the Beatles catalog so I can't believe I didn't rank it on RYM. Anyway, as my first impression states this song is one of the best from The Beatles. The song writing is so tight here, there is no filler, it's slim and trim and leaves a great taste in your mouth after it's finished. Like drinking a good expresso coffee.
4.5 + 1
Tomislav95
Rishloo - "Just A Ride"
As I mentioned in my message to you Rishloo has been on my list of bands to check out since my last roulette 10 years ago. I'm happy every time I hear something new from the band and this is no exception. One thing that's stood out for me is their ability to create this great moody tracks. It reminds me a little bit of the first A Perfect Circle album. I'm also really surprised at how well the vocals are mixed. He comes in with a lot of power and it can get a little tiring to listen to if he was mixed any hotter.
4.5
Vmader00
The Misfits - "Hybrid Moments"
This round is perfect for punk music. I went through a punk phase back in high school and this song wants me to bust the studded belts. I'm a little surprised at how melodic this song is. It's a fun little piece of music.
4.5 + 1
HOF
Battles - "Snare Hunger"
A really fun rhythmic track. It’s not so abstract that it's hard to follow but interesting enough to keep you engaged. The song could work as a standalone track or as a filler leading to something else on the album. Whatever it is, I like it.
4 + 1
Lonestar
ASTERISM - "Midnight Hunger"
Love the balls-to-the-wall energy. Nice, high energy playing by everyone here but despite the songs length the main guitar riff gets a little tired by the end song. They could've added a little bit more with the bassist, maybe a solo or something would've been cool.
4 + 1
Puppies_On_Acid
Widek - "Meridian"
Captures the essence of the round perfectly. Feels like a complete song in under 2 minutes. It's quick, to the point, and packs in some decent riffing in one tiny package
4 + 1
Sacul
Disasterpeace - "Home"
Hey it's a song off the FEZ soundtrack! I always enjoyed the soundtrack of the game and at parts enjoyed it more than the actual game. It's a nice relaxing little sythwave track. Taken out of context of the video game the track stands up pretty well on it's own but it sort of falls into the background (which I get is the point of a video game soundtrack) but that also has the negative effect of becoming forgettable. Still though, soundtracks rarely do it for me but this is the exception (along with the JP track)
4 + 1
Senecadawg2
The Smiths - "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want"
Sonically this is probably the best of the round. The mix is gorgeous and makes me feel like I'm lost in a dream. Compositionally the song does well here too but I think it would've benefitted from being longer, there are some ideas here that I would've liked explored more.
4 + 1
Deadeye21
Strong Bad - "Trogdor"
Man I haven't thought of Strong Bad in years so this was a really fun treat to listen to again. I don't ever remember hearing this version, only seeing the original on the web series. As a song it's pretty fun, not something I'd listen to but a song that I can't help but smiling due to the memories associated with it. It sort hits the same spot as Tenacious D, it's good but I have to be in the right mood to listen to it.
3.5 + 1
Elite
The Fall Of Troy - "Problem!?"
This song feels like it's put together by 10-20 second vignettes of ideas. It's not bad but a little tough to follow. I do wish they trimmed it a bit and stuck to a few ideas because there is a lot of great stuff happening here, it just doesn't last long enough to be impactful.
3.5 + 1
Kingshmegland
Styx - "The Fight Of Our Lives"
Huh, not really what I expected, however this song perfectly captures the sound of the 70's, hrmm when did this album come out? *Checks Spotify* hrmm 2021, must be a reissue, *checks RYM*. WHAT THIS CAME OUT IN 2021? The must of walked in a studio that is a time capsule from the early syth era. I've never checked out Styx before but this is like Queen if Queen didn't include the "No Synthesizers" note on their records. It's good if not a little bland, it seems a little incomplete to me.
3 + 1
TAC
Thoughts Factory - "Light"
Delicate and pretty piano playing accompanied by vocals that are a little too overwrought/dramatic. I don't know the vocals just don't sync up with the piano underneath. The piano melody and the harmonies near the end save the score a little bit.
3 + 1
wolfking
Mastodon - "Crusher Destroyer"
I love the crunchy riffs here but the vocals don't do it for me. I'd have to be in a very specific mood to listen to this track. Fantastic drum performance (Mastodon always seems to have killer drum tracks) and fun to hear the Jurassic Park intro.
3 + 1
Scores so far:
Vmader00 - 25
senecadawg2 - 25
jingle.boy - 24.5
Lonestar - 24
Kingshmegland - 23.5
Elite - 22
Tomislav95 - 22
Sacul - 22
Luoto - 21
Stadler - 21
wolfking - 21
TAC - 20.5
Cyril - 20.5
Deadeye21 - 20
HOF - 19
Puppies_On_Acid - 18
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Who in the hell is Sarah Marshall? :lol
It's a movie called "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". One of the lead characters is working on a rock opera and he does this really dramatic vocals, that's what I was reminded when I heard that track :)
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Gotcha!
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Cool... I would highly suggest checking out Asterism's other, longer stuff.. Especially Dawn. If people could overlook the fact that Hal CA is just 18 and a female,she could easily be one of the best guitarist of the next generation. Jingle will back that assessment up, he's heard all their stuff.
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Cool... I would highly suggest checking out Asterism's other, longer stuff.. Especially Dawn. If people could overlook the fact that Hal CA is just 18 and a female,she could easily be one of the best guitarist of the next generation. Jingle will back that assessment up, he's heard all their stuff.
I'm Jingle, and I backup this assessment.
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jingle.boy - John Petriccui - "Necrominicon: Prologue" - This song sounds likes sludge
(https://m0.joe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/05150154/Screenshot-2019-09-05-at-15.00.58-1.png)
jingle.boy
John Petrucci - "Necrominicon: Prologue"
I thought I've heard this track before somewhere but I clearly haven't (or maybe I'm getting old and forgot). This song is actually a great representation of what is now JP's modern playing and by extension modern DT, hell even the intro could be used on the next DT epic. The playing is stellar as always and I think my only complaint here would be that it feels a bit disjointed near the later half when the shredding part comes in. That's really the only thing that keeps it from earning a 5.
4.5 + 1
(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2019-08/13/23/asset/54a060f61328/sub-buzz-591-1565737963-1.png?resize=625:759)
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Oof! I guess I asked for that.
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Oof! I guess I asked for that.
I didn't. :lol
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Oof! I guess I asked for that.
I didn't. :lol
:lol
Didn't see you right above me.
We're both pretty shit at roulettes lately hey?! :lol
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Oof! I guess I asked for that.
I didn't. :lol
:lol
Didn't see you right above me.
We're both pretty shit at roulettes lately hey?! :lol
At least you guys aren't in last place :rollin
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Isn't the total scoring wrong? Lol
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Isn't the total scoring wrong? Lol
Oh, yeah, you are right. I only got half a point for that last round according to the overall scores.
ReaperKK is worse at math than Tim! :neverusethis:
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I didn't check everyone else's scores, but I should have 18 total points. :corn
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yeah according to the scoreboard i got 5.5 points this round and lost .5 off my total of 15 at the end of last round :lol
i think reaper copied the round 3 scores and added round 5 to them
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Dammit! Tim is infecting us! :lol
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Isn't the total scoring wrong? Lol
Oh, yeah, you are right. I only got half a point for that last round according to the overall scores.
ReaperKK is worse at math than Tim! :neverusethis:
You're right. I just went back and double checked. Turns out you didn't win! :lol
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I think he just didn’t update the scores. I should have 19 instead of 14 and I just got 5 this round.
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Damn. Bottom 5. I might as well use the band I’ve been holding back then.
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I don't understand the alternate take criteria. What's the point if you don't know the song in the first place?
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Hell yeah, Just a Ride is an awesome song! Don't wait 10 years to give Living as Ghosts With Buildings as Teeth album a spin :lol
I'm glad I sent song longer than 2 minutes bc I don't think there's anything I could've send that's better than 3.5/5.
For alternate take round, I guess I'll find a live version of something since there are many live renditions I like more than original studio recordings.
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I've been looking forward to this round for a couple of weeks. Sent!
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I don't understand the alternate take criteria. What's the point if you don't know the song in the first place?
I hear ya ... it's hard when covers aren't allowed this round. Like, one of the most famous (classic rock) alternate takes would be Joe Cocker doing With A Little Help From My Friends. But alas, it's a cover.
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This was easy to get through because of the song lengths, which makes me wonder how I'm going to get through the long song round :lol. Anyway, onto the results!
Maybe you need to call an audible, and shorten the max length? Seriously, even if the average is in the 20 minute range, that's gonna be about 5.5 hours of music. Methinks your eyes were bigger than your ears! lol
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Dammit! Tim is infecting us! :lol
I'll review the scores, sorry guys!
I don't understand the alternate take criteria. What's the point if you don't know the song in the first place?
Well you can send alternate takes of songs I've heard before too. So if you see a song I've ranked on RYM but you know the band did an acoustic version, or did an extended jam (ala hollow years from Live at Budokan) you can send that. it's also open to songs I haven't heard, I'll most likely be checking out the original versions too at some point.
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You (royal) could also just say fuck it, and not follow the theme. Seemed to work ok for Luoto and Tomi last round.
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Hey, that's not bad! I can't recommend The Queen Is Dead highly enough. It's got the best qualities of PPPLMGWIW (jeez, I suppose not everything should be an acronym), and got em in spades, but the songs are obviously a bit more developed. When I was considering whether I might skip the theme, the other song I considered sending was "There is a Light That Never Goes Out." Obviously with the bonus point in play, that song would've had to score perfectly just to match, so I'm glad I didn't send it, but I'd wager you'd give it at least a 4.5
I'll be sending my alternate take soon, I hope
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So I have a question... no covers, but what if the alternate is an alternative version of a song from that band, that is also a cover? In other words, say a band had a hit with a cover, like Van Halen and "You Really Got Me". Can I send an alternate version of VH doing "You Really Got Me" and still get the point?
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Christ :lol
I'll allow it.
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My song is from another multiverse. Is that allowed? :lol
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So I have a question... no covers, but what if the alternate is an alternative version of a song from that band, that is also a cover? In other words, say a band had a hit with a cover, like Van Halen and "You Really Got Me". Can I send an alternate version of VH doing "You Really Got Me" and still get the point?
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.17XC7vIvcsvpYP0Ww3F3pwHaEK?w=329&h=185&c=7&r=0&o=5&dpr=2&pid=1.7)
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what if band B covers band A's song and then band C covers band B's cover and then band A does a cover of band C's cover of band B's cover of band A's song, is that an alternate take or a cover?
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That's called cancelling this roulette :lol lmao
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what if band B covers band A's song and then band C covers band B's cover and then band A does a cover of band C's cover of band B's cover of band A's song, is that an alternate take or a cover?
It's like saying Beetlejuice three time then this appears.
https://youtu.be/a70yJwgQtzo
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That's called cancelling this roulette :lol lmao
:lol
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Sent!
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Sent!
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So I have a question... no covers, but what if the alternate is an alternative version of a song from that band, that is also a cover? In other words, say a band had a hit with a cover, like Van Halen and "You Really Got Me". Can I send an alternate version of VH doing "You Really Got Me" and still get the point?
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.17XC7vIvcsvpYP0Ww3F3pwHaEK?w=329&h=185&c=7&r=0&o=5&dpr=2&pid=1.7)
That's actually not that far off, bud. Wait until you see what I actually sent, and it's probably that bad or worse. (For the record, I was debating sending the '88 remake of "Hush" that Deep Purple did on the Nobody's Perfect live record. Obviously that was an alternate version of the first big hit back in '68 which was a cover of a tune by Joe South.)
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Well that ended up great! Sending in a minute.
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Sent!
I've had pretty good luck so far with the non-metal and non-proggy submissions, but I'm looking forward to sending a few more of those in the upcoming rounds
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I'll send tonight. Haven't a clue what to send yet though.
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Sent an orchestral version of one of my classic roulette songs
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Some really cool stuff so far. I'm still missing a few submissions but no rush. I won't be posting hangman until Saturday, I have a minor surgery on Thursday so I'm not sure how much I'll be around to update the thread, if I'm feeling it up for it I'll have hangman up Friday (assuming all submissions are in).
Sorry for the little delay here everyone!
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, I have a minor surgery on Thursday so I'm not sure how much I'll be around to update the thread, if I'm feeling it up for it I'll have hangman up Friday (assuming all submissions are in).
Sorry for the little delay here everyone!
Wishing you the best Reaper. Nothing too major, I hope!
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Thanks Cael! It's nothing serious, just a sign of getting old :lol
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I have a minor surgery on Thursday so I'm not sure how much I'll be around to update the thread,
Looking at the standings, I assume that you're having your ears replaced?
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I have a minor surgery on Thursday so I'm not sure how much I'll be around to update the thread,
Looking at the standings, I assume that you're having your ears replaced?
That means we win the next round right! :metal
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I have it on good authority that Wolfking will win the next round.
I mean, he won't ;D ...but he should.
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Re-sent to clarify which version to use. Let me know if that doesn’t work either for some reason.
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I have it on good authority that Wolfking will win the next round.
I mean, he won't ;D ...but he should.
:metal
If anyone was wondering.........I sent some heavy metal.......shocking I know.
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Yeah, I don't think anyone was wondering. :lol
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Get out. Lol
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Yeah, I don't think anyone was wondering. :lol
(https://viralviralvideos.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/11/Are-you-serious-eddie-murphy-oh-really-say-what-surprised-you-serious-GIF.gif)
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yeah i added my song for this round, i got nothing i wanna send for the theme so just sending something else instead
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I sent som3thing that I hope fits. And is quite off the beaten path for me.
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I have a minor surgery on Thursday so I'm not sure how much I'll be around to update the thread,
Looking at the standings, I assume that you're having your ears replaced?
:lol, I might be a little worried what my tastes are gonna be like if that happens.
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Sent for Round 6!
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Alright guys I can barely walk but I can certainly shit post on the forums so expect hangman todays, thanks for the patience!
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Alright guys I can barely walk but I can certainly shit post on the forums so expect hangman todays, thanks for the patience!
Ah.. did we get snipped? :) :) :)
(I'm kidding; I don't know anything about your personal life and am just poking fun.)
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Alright guys I can barely walk but I can certainly shit post on the forums so expect hangman todays, thanks for the patience!
Ah.. did we get snipped? :) :) :)
(I'm kidding; I don't know anything about your personal life and am just poking fun.)
I was thinking it was his midlife right of passage probing.
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Alright guys I can barely walk but I can certainly shit post on the forums so expect hangman todays, thanks for the patience!
Ah.. did we get snipped? :) :) :)
(I'm kidding; I don't know anything about your personal life and am just poking fun.)
No but close :lol. For those who are curious read below.
Not very roulette related but basically my wife finally bought a replacement treadmill for her old one she's had for years. She bought a commercial grade treadmill, thing was a beast and weighed a ton. I tried to help her lift it and felt something weird in my groan. Thought I might of pulled something but the pain didn't persist, I stopped trying to move it. The next day I go to the gym, get a good workout and come home to shower and see a bulge in my lower abdomen. Show my wife who was a ER nurse for 10 years and he was like "You got a hernia". So after confirming I got surgery to repair it yesterday. It wasn't so bad yesterday but boy o boy today is rough. You really take for granted how much you use your abs day to day. I'm now 35 years old with on ice pack on my groan praying I don't have to fart because I did earlier and it nearly crippled me. The kicker is she hated the treadmill and returned it and got another one.
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Oh no! That’s brutal I’m sure. Rest up, and I hope you feel better soon.
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Damn dude, that sounds rough! Take it easy; I will pray that you don't fart.
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Fucking ouch bro.... No burritos for you today...
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Fucking ouch bro.... No burritos for you today...
But plenty of ice.
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Fucking ouch bro.... No burritos for you today...
But plenty of ice.
The ice is a life saver right now. Hangman time!
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Letters used: R, H, T, F
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give me the R
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H for hernia.
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T for Treadmill
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F for fart-free!
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Updated and thank you for the laughs :lol
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Updated and thank you for the laughs :lol
Hope that doesn’t hurt too much!
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The Hu sent by lonestar
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The Hu - Song of Women (Feat. Lzzy Hale of
FHalestorm)
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G for groan
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I for Incision.
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The Hu sent by lonestar
Am I that transparent? :p
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How do you guys guess these so quickly?
Anathema - Sunset Of Age
Black Country, New Road - The Place Where He Inserted The Blade
David Gray - L's Song
Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits (Feat. Bring Me The Horizon)
Elton John - Madman Across The Water
Eric Clapton - ___ ___e
Fer_a___ _er____ - A_i_a__e
wolfking: Helloween - _i_ti_ _f Fate
I_ ___r_i_g - __a__ St_r_ - _i_e at _7
Jeff Buckley - Eternal Life - Road Version
Jordan Rudess - Ytse Jam
Puppies_On_Acid: Moonsorrow - Taistelu Pohjolasta
TAC: Sia - Chandelier
Lonestar: The HU - Song of Women (feat. Lzzy Hale Of Halestorm)
_i__e_ _ester - She
Within Temptation - Ice Queen
Letters used: R, H, T, F, G, I, S, E, A
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Ed SHeeran - Bad Habits (Feat. Bring Me the Horizon)
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David Gray - L's Song
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Ed SHeeran - Bad Habits (Feat. Bring Me the Horizon)
lmao
Within Temptation
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They guessed mine cause I sent the same song in Sacul's roulette a month ago. Banking I'll get results from you first though...
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They guessed mine cause I sent the same song in Sacul's roulette a month ago. Banking I'll get results from you first though...
So did I. ;D
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S
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Is the Within Temptation song In Vain?
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Also, can I take an E?
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Puppies: Moonsorrow - Taistelu Pohjolasta
I assume that's the version off Tulimyrsky EP as it would fit the theme.
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Puppies: Moonsorrow - Taistelu Pohjolasta
I assume that's the version off Tulimyrsky EP as it would fit the theme.
You guys know me so well :metal
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They guessed mine cause I sent the same song in Sacul's roulette a month ago. Banking I'll get results from you first though...
Not this time ;D
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They guessed mine cause I sent the same song in Sacul's roulette a month ago. Banking I'll get results from you first though...
Not this time ;D
It was pretty fucking close though :lol
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Seems we need some more vowels - "A", Pat.
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And updated!
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Sia - Chandelier, sent by TAC
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Did Anathema get submitted again?
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I know you put Es in, but that REALLY looks like Madman Across the Water by Elton John, which I am fairly sure has had a few different versions.
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There are definitely no Es revealed.
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Did Anathema get submitted again?
Sunset of Age
Also Jordan Rudess - Ytse Jam
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There are definitely no Es revealed.
The listed letters say they should be. Reaper, I think we need an update to the last update!
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There are definitely no Es revealed.
The listed letters say they should be. Reaper, I think we need an update to the last update!
Updated that update to include the right updates.
First impressions will be coming tomorrow!
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I have e's in my entry, and they are not revealed, for what that's worth.
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Jeff Buckley
Eric Clapton - gots to be Stadler
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Jeff Buckley - Eternal Life - Road Version
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Black Country, New Road - The Place Where He Inserted The Blade.
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Reaper, you sure put the "hang" in hangman. :lol
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Eric Clapton - gots to be Stadler
Kind of right
Reaper, you sure put the "hang" in hangman. :lol
Updated :)
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Helloween - gots to be TAC, but it’s not ... so Kade?
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The Within Temptation song is Ice Queen
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Jeff Buckley
Eric Clapton - gots to be Stadler
Nope.
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Udpated again, first impressions today still.
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Solved hangman:
Sacul: Anathema - Sunset Of Age
Cyril: Black Country, New Road - The Place Where He Inserted the Blade
senecadawg2: David Gray - L's Song
Deadeye21: Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits (feat. Bring Me The Horizon)
Kingshmegland: Elton John - Madmen Across The Water
Vmader00: Eric Clapton - Old Love
HOF: Fernando Perdomo - Amicable
wolfking: Helloween - Victim Of Fate
Luoto: In Mourning - Black Storm - Live at Z7
Elite: Jeff Buckley - Eternal Life - Road Version
jingle.boy: Jordan Rudess - Ytse Jam
Puppies_On_Acid: Moonsorrow - Taistelu Pohjolasta
TAC: Sia - Chandelier
Lonestar: The HU - Song of Women (feat. Lzzy Hale Of Halestorm)
Stadler: Wicked Lester - She
Tomislav95: Within Temptation - Ice Queen
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First Impressions:
I have mixed feelings on this one
jingle.boy: Jordan Rudess - "Ytse Jam" - I was worried about this one
The sound of the 90's
Sacul: Anathema - "Sunset Of Age" - The strings bring a lot to the table
This is aggressive
HOF: Fernando Perdomo - "Amicable" - This song is ethereal
TAC: Sia - "Chandelier" - Those are some serious pipes
Very skeptical going into this one
Lonestar: The HU - "Song Of Women (feat. Lzzy Hale of Halestrom" - Viking song
Way better than the OG
Well at least the music is pretty good
You weren't kidding about the solo
senecadawg2: David Gray - "L's Song" - Campfire tune
Folksy
Hairspray everywhere!
I don't think this union works
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The strings bring a lot to the table?
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Am I the pipes?
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This is aggressive
Viking song
Well at least the music is pretty good
Folksy
I don't think this union works
One of these.
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I have mixed feelings on this one
I was worried about this one
Very skeptical going into this one
Well at least the music is pretty good
You weren't kidding about the solo
Campfire tune
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Actually, I am the worrisome one and Helloween is the Pipes.
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First Impressions:
I have mixed feelings on this one
I was worried about this one
This song is ethereal
Those are some serious pipes
Very skeptical going into this one
Way better than the OG
Well at least the music is pretty good
Folksy
I don't think this union works
There are way too many applicable with this one.
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Theoretically, anyone who played this theme could be the “better than the OG”
Ytse Jam for piano might be folksy.
Otherwise, the options left for that song are fairly grim.
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Let's go, Reaper. Narrow it down!
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gonna go with "the strings bring a lot to the table", most of the rest don't look like they apply anyways (or are too vague to make much of)
viking music is obviously the hu, serious pipes is probably chandelier
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Gonna go with “you weren’t kidding about the solo.”
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Actually, I am the worrisome one and Helloween is the Pipes.
Has to be.
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Hopefully not mixed feelings
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I have mixed feelings on this one
This song is ethereal
Those are some serious pipes
One of these?
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The strings bring a lot to the table
Way better than the OG
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I have mixed feelings on this one
I was worried about this one
This song is ethereal
Those are some serious pipes
One of these?
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I'm gonna go with 'This is aggressive' because it's so very different from the original and what Jeff Buckley usually did.
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Updated!
The strings bring a lot to the table?
Nope
I have mixed feelings on this one
I was worried about this one
Very skeptical going into this one
Well at least the music is pretty good
You weren't kidding about the solo
Campfire tune
None of these
First Impressions:
I have mixed feelings on this one
I was worried about this one
This song is ethereal
Those are some serious pipes
Very skeptical going into this one
Way better than the OG
Well at least the music is pretty good
Folksy
I don't think this union works
There are way too many applicable with this one.
One of these...
Theoretically, anyone who played this theme could be the “better than the OG”
Ytse Jam for piano might be folksy.
Otherwise, the options left for that song are fairly grim.
No in the case of Ytse Jam
gonna go with "the strings bring a lot to the table", most of the rest don't look like they apply anyways (or are too vague to make much of)
viking music is obviously the hu, serious pipes is probably chandelier
No but you did get The HU right
Gonna go with “you weren’t kidding about the solo.”
Nope
Actually, I am the worrisome one and Helloween is the Pipes.
Has to be.
but it isn't....
Hopefully not mixed feelings
It's not
I have mixed feelings on this one
This song is ethereal
Those are some serious pipes
One of these?
Cyril guessed yours :lol
The strings bring a lot to the table
Way better than the OG
Yup!
I have mixed feelings on this one
I was worried about this one
This song is ethereal
Those are some serious pipes
One of these?
Yup!
I'm gonna go with 'This is aggressive' because it's so very different from the original and what Jeff Buckley usually did.
While true it can apply to it, it's not actually the answer.
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Are both of my guesses wrong? You didn't say specifically.
If I am wrong on both counts...maybe hairspray?
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Serious pipes?
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I think skeptical going in.
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No idea then. Ethereal maybe?
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Are both of my guesses wrong? You didn't say specifically.
If I am wrong on both counts...maybe hairspray?
Sorry TAC, missed your post. You were originally right.
Serious pipes?
Nope
I think skeptical going in.
Nope
No idea then. Ethereal maybe?
Yup
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Very skeptical going into this one
Way better than the OG
Campfire tune
Folksy
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Very skeptical going into this one
Way better than the OG
Campfire tune
Folksy
One of these yup!
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hhhmm, Folksy?
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I was worried about this one
Very skeptical going into this one
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Is Helloween way better than the OG?
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Well, let's try and narrow it down with what's left
I was worried about this one
The sound of the 90's
The strings bring a lot to the table
This is aggressive
Very skeptical going into this one
Way better than the OG
Well at least the music is pretty good
You weren't kidding about the solo
Campfire tune
Folksy
Hairspray everywhere!
I don't think this union works
I think I can rule out the sound of the 90s, Hairspray, Union (it's piano only) and Campfire
Worried or Skeptical is my guess.
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I believe the BMTH Collab is way better than the OG, so maybe it’s that.
Totally could’ve used the 87 version of Ride Into the Sun too. Dang! Should’ve used some Leppard.
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Sound of the 90s is Jeff Buckley. At least the music is good is Ed Sheeran/Bring Me The Horizon.
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Well, let's try and narrow it down with what's left
I was worried about this one
The sound of the 90's
The strings bring a lot to the table
This is aggressive
Very skeptical going into this one
Way better than the OG
Well at least the music is pretty good
You weren't kidding about the solo
Campfire tune
Folksy
Hairspray everywhere!
I don't think this union works
I think I can rule out the sound of the 90s, Hairspray, Union (it's piano only) and Campfire
Worried or Skeptical is my guess.
And worried would be right!
I believe the BMTH Collab is way better than the OG, so maybe it’s that.
Totally could’ve used the 87 version of Ride Into the Sun too. Dang! Should’ve used some Leppard.
No sir
Sound of the 90s is Jeff Buckley. At least the music is good is Ed Sheeran/Bring Me The Horizon.
No to both....
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I'm going to cling to hope that your use of the word *WAS* is a critical piece of that impression. :lol
Never deprive anyone of hope ... it might be all they have.
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This song is ethereal, right?
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Is mine a campfire tune?
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Sacul: Anathema - "Sunset Of Age" - I have mixed feelings on this one
Wait, wasn't mine either about the strings or being better than the OG? :lol :justjen
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This song is ethereal, right?
Nope
Is mine a campfire tune?
Yup!
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Gonna leave the impressions going for today and tomorrow morning I'll post results.
I have mixed feelings on this one
jingle.boy: Jordan Rudess - "Ytse Jam" - I was worried about this one
The sound of the 90's
Sacul: Anathema - "Sunset Of Age" - The strings bring a lot to the table
This is aggressive
HOF: Fernando Perdomo - "Amicable" - This song is ethereal
TAC: Sia - "Chandelier" - Those are some serious pipes
Very skeptical going into this one
Lonestar: The HU - "Song Of Women (feat. Lzzy Hale of Halestrom" - Viking song
Way better than the OG
Well at least the music is pretty good
You weren't kidding about the solo
senecadawg2: David Gray - "L's Song" - Campfire tune
Folksy
Hairspray everywhere!
I don't think this union works
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Folksy?
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I have mixed feelings on this one?
Very skeptical going into this one?
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Way better than the OG?
The sound of the 90's?
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Is mine a campfire tune?
Yup!
The sort of campfire you don't want to leave the warmth of because of the great company, or the sort of campfire that never gets going properly because the wood is damp and smoking like a son of a bitch and all your graham crackers are stale?
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Is mine a campfire tune?
Yup!
The sort of campfire you don't want to leave the warmth of because of the great company, or the sort of campfire that never gets going properly because the wood is damp and smoking like a son of a bitch and all your graham crackers are stale?
Or the kind of campfire where the smoke always follows you no matter where you sit, or which way the wind is blowing? Oh, wait ... that's every campfire!
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Alright completed first impressions, final reviews up shortly!:
Sacul: Anathema - "Sunset Of Age" - The strings bring a lot to the table
Cyril: Black Country, New Road - "The Place Where He Inserted The Blade" - Well at least the music is pretty good
senecadawg2: David Gray - "L's Song" - Campfire tune
Deadeye21: Ed Sheeran - "Bad Habits (feat. Bring Me The Horizon)" - I don't think this union works
Kingshmegland: Elton John - "Madman Across The Water" - Folksy
Vmader00: Eric Clapton - "Old Love" - The sound of the 90's
HOF: Fernando Perdomo - "Amicable" - This song is ethereal
wolfking: Helloween - "Victim Of Fate" - Hairspray everywhere!
Luoto: In Mourning - "Black Storm - Live at Z7" - You weren't kidding about the solo
Elite: Jeff Buckley - "Eternal Life - Road Version" - Very skeptical going into this one
jingle.boy: Jordan Rudess - "Ytse Jam" - I was worried about this one
Puppies_on_Acid: Moonsorrow - "Taistelu Pohjolasta" - This is aggressive
TAC: Sia - "Chandelier" - Those are some serious pipes
Lonestar: The HU - "Song Of Women (feat. Lzzy Hale of Halestorm)" - Viking song
Stadler: Wicked Lester - "She" - Way better than the OG
Tomislav95: Within Temptation - "Ice Queen" - I have mixed feelings on this one
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All in all a pretty successful round, I was pretty loose with the definition of alternate takes but there was a lot to like here:
Round 6 Results:
HOF
Fernando Perdomo - "Amicable"
What a fantastic song. From jump I loved the mix, it's very lush and easy to get lost in. The song has a nice slow groove and that solo just flat out kicks ass, the tone is out of this world. I enjoyed this so much I'm going to start exploring Fernando's music this afternoon.
5 + 1
Elite
Jeff Buckley - "Eternal Life - Road Version"
I love Jeff Buckley's Grace so when you sent this I was little bit apprehensive that it would taint my thoughts on the original. As much as I love Grace I actually never took the time to listen to the live/road/demo versions of his material but this has changed my mind on that. This version is very different, the energy and tone change is pretty staggering here. I love it, in fact I went back and forth with the album version and I don't really know which version I like better. This song fucking rocks, I love it and I wish Jeff had brought a little more of this energy to Grace.
5 + 1
Sacul
Anathema - "Sunset Of Age"
I took a listen to the original first and it was good, although the mix is a little hard to get through. This version off "Falling Deeper" is much better though. There is a lot more depth and maturity to this track, the strings are gorgeous and the song seems to breathe a lot more while adding a bit more emotion to the piece. The original song came off as fairly one note in it's tone where as this has some more life to it.
4.5 + 1
Kingshmegland
Elton John - "Madman Across The Water"
It's been forever since I've heard this album and I don't remember this song at all but I'm glad you sent it in. I feel like this was Elton in his prime during this era (80's to mid 90's Elton was pretty damn good too). The song is masterfully composed and the performance is equally as good. I went back to check out the original and I really liked it too but I think this version edges it out just slightly. There is a different tone to this song compared to the original.
4.5 + 1
senecadawg2
David Gray - "L's Song"
Fantastic tune. I'm familiar with a couple of David Gray songs and I've always enjoyed his voice and his ability to stand out from the singer/songwriter crowd. This song has a good drive behind it while still maintaining that stripped down approach, it'd go over well in a small intimate setting as well as a large concert hall. I need to check out more of David Gray's work.
4 + 1
wolfking
Helloween - "Victim Of Fate"
I'm kind of surprised I liked this track as much as I did. I saw the hair on the guys in the youtube photo and thought "here we go" but I was wrong for judging early. The vocals are top notch here (that note he hits a little after the 4 minute mark *chef's kiss*) and the guitar playing is pretty killer. I took a listen to the original (I think it was the original on Spotify) and I really liked this version more. One thing I wanted to add is that this song is a grower, it started with a 3 base score and multiple listens went up to a 4. Nice pick :tup
4 + 1
jingle.boy
Jordan Rudess - "Ytse Jam"
I love Jordan, there isn't much I can say about his playing that hasn't been said already. He is phenomenal but one of the biggest complaints I have with him, especially in a solo context is he shows no restraint and just overplays as much as possible. I get it, I'd probably do the same if I had the same technical prowess but his millions of notes become one note. Surprisingly that isn't the case with this song. Because the original has a lot of energy his playing matches that perfectly and his embellishments work well here. I'm taken back by how much I like this version because I remember sampling his DT covers record and I hated it lol.
4 + 1
Lonestar
The HU - "Song of Women (feat. Lzzy Hale of Halestorm)"
I was a little caught off guard by the vocals at the start but when Lzzy starts singing it brings it all together for me. This is a fantastic song, it's rich and mixed beautifully. Lzzy's voice compliments the song immensely and while I’m still struggling a bit with the other vocalist I think it'll grown on me.
4 + 1
Stadler
Wicked Lester - "She"
I listened to both versions of this song and I can't tell you how much more I like this version is over the one on "Dressed To Kill". The flute, horns, vocals everything works better on this version. I've tried many times to get into Kiss and never could (aside from the unplugged album which I love) but if you can point me to an album that's more like this I think it might just click.
4 + 1
Vmader00
Eric Clapton - "Old Love"
When I saw this song come up I kind of rolled my eyes. I'm not a fan of Eric Clapton, I think he is largely overrated as a guitar player and I think 90% of his songs are occupy the blandest space of the adult cotemporary genre. This song is a rewarding listen though. It's a good track, almost great even. I like the loose feeling of the track and solo. The song captures the mood of the unplugged session perfectly. This was another grower and gained a half a point after more listens.
4 + 1
Luoto
In Mourning - "Black Storm - Live at Z7"
Should've saved the aggressive first impression for this track :lol. Right off the bat the performance is pretty great. I'm always impressed by singers that can maintain that level of power in their voice in a live context. When the song started I was a little concerned that it was going the same thematically through out but there are some good dynamics here without being overwhelming. You weren't kidding about the solo, it kicks a lot of ass.
3.5 + 1
TAC
Sia - "Chandelier"
I'm a sucker for these style of covers although sometimes they don't work as intended. I think this song comes close to missing the mark if it wasn't for Sia's voice. The piano melody isn't very interesting but her voice carries the song through. While her vocal performance is amazing it's also a little over-the-top, I feel like I'm watching an episode of "The Voice" with the vocal theatrics.
3.5 + 1
Cyril
Black Country, New Road - "The Place Where He Inserted The Blade"
I really like the music within this song but when the singer came in with those dead-pan style vocals he lost me immediately. It gets slightly more tolerable as the song goes on but is moreorless a distraction all the way through. I do like the composition, it has this stage play vibe thing going on that is interesting to listen to. I saw this album get posted a lot in the "What album have you been listening to?" thread so maybe I need to give it a full run-through sometime to get more context.
2.5
Tomislav95
Within Temptation - "Ice Queen"
One one hand the performance is pretty good with some interesting instrumentation and arrangements, on the other hand I was over the lead singers voice about 30 seconds into the song. Don't get me wrong she is very talented by that style of upper register singing with her timbre just really grates on my ears. This one was the toughest to rank of the bunch, it bounced around from a 1.5 to 3 but I'll give it a 2.5 in the end.
2.5 + 1
Deadeye21
Ed Sheeran - "Bad Habits (feat. Bring Me The Horizon"
I've been lukewarm on Ed Sheeran's material from the last couple of releases. Bad Habit's is ok so I was hoping this song being a collab would make Bad Habits more interesting. I think it misses the mark, there isn't a good marriage of ideas here. It seems like nu-metal paint-by-numbers applied to a song that wasn't that great to begin with. The riffing is uninspired, the vocalist isn't particularly memorable and it seems like a poorly executed cash grab of a popular song at the time. I did check out some of Bring Me The Horizon's other work and it was pretty good, Teardrops slaps pretty hard but they dropped the ball here.
2 + 1
Puppies_on_Acid
Moonsorrow - "Taistelu Pohjolasta"
There is no shortness of aggression to this track, it slaps you right in the face. This song is a struggle because of how hard it goes as long as it does. I'm an old man, I need some relief in there and the song just doesn't give it to you. For what it is the song isn't awful and under the right circumstances I can see myself listening to it but I don't see that happening often.
2 + 1
Scores so far:
Vmader00 - 30
senecadawg2 - 30
jingle.boy - 29.5
Lonestar - 29
Kingshmegland - 29
Elite - 28
Sacul - 27.5
Stadler - 26
wolfking - 26
Tomislav95 - 25.5
Luoto - 25.5
TAC - 25
HOF - 25
Cyril - 23
Deadeye21 - 23
Puppies_On_Acid - 21
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Yeah, it's no surprise you'd like that version of Victim of Fate more. I love Kai Hansen, but Kiske is Kiske.
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ahh now that's more like it :corn
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Nice!!
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Holding strong.
Ok, got it narrowed down to one of three songs this round. Will make a final determination tomorrow morning, then send.
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HOF
Fernando Perdomo - "Amicable"
What a fantastic song. From jump I loved the mix, it's very lush and easy to get lost in. The song has a nice slow groove and that solo just flat out kicks ass, the tone is out of this world. I enjoyed this so much I'm going to start exploring Fernando's music this afternoon.
5 + 1
Awesome! He has released a ton of music (maybe a little too much at times), but he's a fantastic artist. That Burned Out Hearts compilation is a really good introduction. The full albums I'd recommend are: Out to Sea (there are 4 of these, all of which are instrumental, but start with the first one), The Golden Hour, and Zebra Crossing.
I've totally forgotten what I had planned for this round, or if I did plan anything.
Edit: and sent!
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Very nice....now for the big guns, I've had my eye on this round since the beginning. This is where I knock my nemesis Seneca down a notch or two...sending.
Accidentally sent my cover submission, just sent my long track. Keep the cover for next round!!
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Sent the very first song that popped in my head. Will be surprised if Reaper doesn't really know them.....unless he hates them.
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Very nice....now for the big guns, I've had my eye on this round since the beginning. This is where I knock my nemesis Seneca down a notch or two...sending.
Accidentally sent my cover submission, just sent my long track. Keep the cover for next round!!
Looking to leapfrog both of you!
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Glad you enjoyed the song!
In case it wasn't super obvious from my PM, he's one of my favorites, and that little song is precious to me. You're right about it live, too.
Very nice....now for the big guns, I've had my eye on this round since the beginning. This is where I knock my nemesis Seneca down a notch or two...sending.
Not to be cocky, but—ah, to hell with it, I can be cocky.
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I’m skipping. I don’t need to play the last round. This was where I thought I’d be able to turn it around and it did worse than everything else!
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if you're in a roulette death spiral that means it's time to send all the unsafe picks you really want to send but don't think the host would like 'cause it's not like it matters anymore :corn
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I’m skipping. I don’t need to play the last round. This was where I thought I’d be able to turn it around and it did worse than everything else!
WTF?!
isn't there 3 regular rounds left? And mate, some things aren't about winning and quitting when you can't. There's no prize here, so why the fuck throw your hands up and quit. Have a different goal and aim to maybe not come last perhaps.
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Point - I had thought long was the penultimate round.
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Yeah, I knew Eric Clapton was risky. I did better than I expected though.
Let's hope I can stay in the game for the next few rounds but I think I have some good choices
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Ah, screw it. I’ve got nothing to lose anymore. Submitted.
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I’m skipping. I don’t need to play the last round. This was where I thought I’d be able to turn it around and it did worse than everything else!
WTF?!
isn't there 3 regular rounds left? And mate, some things aren't about winning and quitting when you can't. There's no prize here, so why the fuck throw your hands up and quit. Have a different goal and aim to maybe not come last perhaps.
Yep. I don't play in roulettes to win. I play to expose people to music they may not ever hear otherwise.
To put things in perspective. I've played in 40 roulettes now and have won 3 times. Not a very good winning percentage. But I've had fun in 100% of them. :metal
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I’m skipping. I don’t need to play the last round. This was where I thought I’d be able to turn it around and it did worse than everything else!
WTF?!
isn't there 3 regular rounds left? And mate, some things aren't about winning and quitting when you can't. There's no prize here, so why the fuck throw your hands up and quit. Have a different goal and aim to maybe not come last perhaps.
Yep. I don't play in roulettes to win. I play to expose people to music they may not ever hear otherwise.
To put things in perspective. I've played in 40 roulettes now and have won 3 times. Not a very good winning percentage. But I've had fun in 100% of them. :metal
With the amount of players most of the time, the win possibility percentage is low. Doesn't matter how many you play, it's always the same chances on winning or not.
If I expose someone to something they really like that it least sticks or gets them checking out the band, that's a win in itself.
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Honestly I've gotten so much good music this roulette so far that it's a big win for me.
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Ah, screw it. I’ve got nothing to lose anymore. Submitted.
Usually when I'm toast in a roulette, that's when I bust out the really goofy stuff I like.... Like kpop or something.
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Ah, screw it. I’ve got nothing to lose anymore. Submitted.
Usually when I'm toast in a roulette, that's when I bust out the really goofy stuff I like.... Like kpop or something.
Now you just go for it in the 1st round. Lol
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Ah, screw it. I’ve got nothing to lose anymore. Submitted.
Usually when I'm toast in a roulette, that's when I bust out the really goofy stuff I like.... Like kpop or something.
Now you just go for it in the 1st round. Lol
Have to set the tone early on, its working though!
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You and I are going at it in different ways but it's a battle.
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Ah, screw it. I’ve got nothing to lose anymore. Submitted.
Usually when I'm toast in a roulette, that's when I bust out the really goofy stuff I like.... Like kpop or something.
Now you just go for it in the 1st round. Lol
Gacharic Spin is far from kpop.... They're jrock.... Learn the difference boys....
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I'm just going by fetishistes.
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To put things in perspective. I've played in 40 roulettes now and have won 3 times. Not a very good winning percentage. But I've had fun in 100% of them. :metal
Hold my beer. :rollin This is my 77th, and I've won 4 (placed 2nd four or five times though, I think).
Sent something I've never sent in a roulette before. Have confidence.
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Man, you guys keep track? Wouldn't have a clue how many I've competed in or won. Not that many on both counts. Might have a better strike rate than 4/77 though. lol.
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Man, you guys keep track? Wouldn't have a clue how many I've competed in or won. Not that many on both counts. Might have a better strike rate than 4/77 though. lol.
Yeah, I'm anal that way. I like to know how things scored, what I've submitted, try not to duplicate too much. I mean, when ariich has run 7 of these, it'd be easy to forget what bands/songs I'd sent 10 years ago. :lol
If Dave pokes his head in here, he might be able to tell you your win rate. At one point, he was keeping a comprehensive list of players, hosts, and winners.
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Man, you guys keep track? Wouldn't have a clue how many I've competed in or won. Not that many on both counts. Might have a better strike rate than 4/77 though. lol.
Yeah, I'm anal that way. I like to know how things scored, what I've submitted, try not to duplicate too much. I mean, when ariich has run 7 of these, it'd be easy to forget what bands/songs I'd sent 10 years ago. :lol
If Dave pokes his head in here, he might be able to tell you your win rate. At one point, he was keeping a comprehensive list of players, hosts, and winners.
You take this shit more seriously than your job mate.
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Man, you guys keep track? Wouldn't have a clue how many I've competed in or won. Not that many on both counts. Might have a better strike rate than 4/77 though. lol.
Yeah, I'm anal that way. I like to know how things scored, what I've submitted, try not to duplicate too much. I mean, when ariich has run 7 of these, it'd be easy to forget what bands/songs I'd sent 10 years ago. :lol
If Dave pokes his head in here, he might be able to tell you your win rate. At one point, he was keeping a comprehensive list of players, hosts, and winners.
You take this shit more seriously than your job mate.
Roulette's are serious business, mate. :lol
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Man, you guys keep track? Wouldn't have a clue how many I've competed in or won. Not that many on both counts. Might have a better strike rate than 4/77 though. lol.
Yeah, I'm anal that way. I like to know how things scored, what I've submitted, try not to duplicate too much. I mean, when ariich has run 7 of these, it'd be easy to forget what bands/songs I'd sent 10 years ago. :lol
If Dave pokes his head in here, he might be able to tell you your win rate. At one point, he was keeping a comprehensive list of players, hosts, and winners.
You take this shit more seriously than your job mate.
Roulette's are serious business, mate. :lol
If only there was a business opportunity in them? :lol
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I'd be curious to see that win rate list, but I just did a quick count on the tracker thread, and I think this is my 43rd, not including the ones that weren't finished.
I agree with Chad. Roulettes are serious business. :lol
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I'd be curious to see that win rate list, but I just did a quick count on the tracker thread, and I think this is my 43rd, not including the ones that weren't finished.
I agree with Chad. Roulettes are serious business. :lol
Serious enough to bring people out of their sabbatical ;) :D
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Rough count says I played in 38 with 9 wins, but it's hella early so I definitely could've missed some.
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Rough count says I played in 38 with 9 wins, but it's hella early so I definitely could've missed some.
That's an excellent strike rate.
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I'm pretty sure I didn't say anything about the solo :lol
Sent a lot to unpack once again.
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Rough count says I played in 38 with 9 wins, but it's hella early so I definitely could've missed some.
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Still no Tom Brady. Lol
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Nice! Yeah that's def better than the original one, and the strings sound gorgeous there.
I'll send soon.
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Rough count says I played in 38 with 9 wins, but it's hella early so I definitely could've missed some.
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Still no Tom Brady. Lol
Oh fuck off with that bullshit. :lol
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:lol
Tee hee.
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:lol
Tee hee.
Tee Bee
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Rough count says I played in 38 with 9 wins, but it's hella early so I definitely could've missed some.
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Still no Tom Brady. Lol
Tom Brady's no Joe Montana.
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I'd take 7 of 10 than 4 of 4.
Thanks for ruining the joke Chad. :lol
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I'd take 7 of 10 than 4 of 4.
Thanks for ruining the joke Chad. :lol
We were talking about winning percentages, so Montana > Brady.
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Sent one of my all-time favorites. Gimme dat 2 :corn
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To put things in perspective. I've played in 40 roulettes now and have won 3 times. Not a very good winning percentage. But I've had fun in 100% of them. :metal
Hold my beer. :rollin This is my 77th, and I've won 4 (placed 2nd four or five times though, I think).
Sent something I've never sent in a roulette before. Have confidence.
I can't tell you how many I've played in, but I can unequivocally tell you I have not won even one. I am the Detroit Lions of DTF roulettes. Or the Dan Marino. Or the Marty Shottenheimer.
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if you're in a roulette death spiral that means it's time to send all the unsafe picks you really want to send but don't think the host would like 'cause it's not like it matters anymore :corn
Which is basically how I play EVERY round, which explains the previous post quite nicely, if you ask me! :) :) :)
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To put things in perspective. I've played in 40 roulettes now and have won 3 times. Not a very good winning percentage. But I've had fun in 100% of them. :metal
Hold my beer. :rollin This is my 77th, and I've won 4 (placed 2nd four or five times though, I think).
Sent something I've never sent in a roulette before. Have confidence.
I can't tell you how many I've played in, but I can unequivocally tell you I have not won even one.
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=54850.msg2639872#msg2639872
I don't post in P/R so this is the first time I can say that Stadler is wrong! :neverusethis:
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To put things in perspective. I've played in 40 roulettes now and have won 3 times. Not a very good winning percentage. But I've had fun in 100% of them. :metal
Hold my beer. :rollin This is my 77th, and I've won 4 (placed 2nd four or five times though, I think).
Sent something I've never sent in a roulette before. Have confidence.
I can't tell you how many I've played in, but I can unequivocally tell you I have not won even one.
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=54850.msg2639872#msg2639872
I don't post in P/R so this is the first time I can say that Stadler is wrong! :neverusethis:
Holy crap! I forgot about that! Now I'm the New York Jets! :) :) :) :)
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To put things in perspective. I've played in 40 roulettes now and have won 3 times. Not a very good winning percentage. But I've had fun in 100% of them. :metal
Hold my beer. :rollin This is my 77th, and I've won 4 (placed 2nd four or five times though, I think).
Sent something I've never sent in a roulette before. Have confidence.
I can't tell you how many I've played in, but I can unequivocally tell you I have not won even one.
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=54850.msg2639872#msg2639872
I don't post in P/R so this is the first time I can say that Stadler is wrong! :neverusethis:
Holy crap! I forgot about that! Now I'm the New York Jets! :) :) :) :)
I remember that. The freebie round 0 means you beat me twice. :lol
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You mean I'm tied with Stadler?! :lol
I've had a few 2nd place finished as well.
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According to the tracker threads I've participated in 15 roulettes (not counting ones that never finished), and as of yesterday I've won two. 13% ain't a bad win rate! :biggrin:
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Interesting, between the current tracker thread (which covers roulettes finishing in 2017 onwards) and the archived one, I have three distinct roulette phases of about four years each.
In the original run of roulettes (the ones finishing 2010-2013), I was not very successful, only winning 1 out of 16 (6%) and even that was a joint win.
I didn't play in any at all in the next four years (roulettes finishing 2014-2017).
For the next four years after my glorious return (roulettes finishing 2018-2021), I achieved 6 wins out of 19, or 32%. Not bad at all.
I wonder what the next four years of roulettes will look like. I'm currently on 0 wins out of 1. :lol
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I wonder what the next four years of roulettes will look like. I'm currently on 0 wins out of 1. :lol
I better see you again for my next roulette whenever that is - you'll be able to send non-electronic stuff this time! :lol
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Interesting, between the current tracker thread (which covers roulettes finishing in 2017 onwards) and the archived one, I have three distinct roulette phases of about four years each.
In the original run of roulettes (the ones finishing 2010-2013), I was not very successful, only winning 1 out of 16 (6%) and even that was a joint win.
I didn't play in any at all in the next four years (roulettes finishing 2014-2017).
For the next four years after my glorious return (roulettes finishing 2018-2021), I achieved 6 wins out of 19, or 32%. Not bad at all.
I wonder what the next four years of roulettes will look like. I'm currently on 0 wins out of 1. :lol
I guess I should run another roulette, since you won my last 2. :corn
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Interesting, between the current tracker thread (which covers roulettes finishing in 2017 onwards) and the archived one, I have three distinct roulette phases of about four years each.
In the original run of roulettes (the ones finishing 2010-2013), I was not very successful, only winning 1 out of 16 (6%) and even that was a joint win.
I didn't play in any at all in the next four years (roulettes finishing 2014-2017).
For the next four years after my glorious return (roulettes finishing 2018-2021), I achieved 6 wins out of 19, or 32%. Not bad at all.
I wonder what the next four years of roulettes will look like. I'm currently on 0 wins out of 1. :lol
I guess I should run another roulette, since you won my last 2. :corn
Don't make it Rush-themed this time and I'll participate. :biggrin:
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Sent for the next two rounds! Can't wait to see how these do.
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I've been plugging in on the long song submissions and so far I really like what I'm hearing.
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I've been plugging in on the long song submissions and so far I really like what I'm hearing.
(https://c.tenor.com/AGJtiVVQMzYAAAAM/i-know-han-solo.gif)
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I've been plugging in on the long song submissions and so far I really like what I'm hearing.
guy who hasn't gotten to my song yet voice
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Is it almost hangman time?
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Almost just waiting on a couple of more so hopefully today.
Fun fact, 3 people submitted the same band for this round, and 2 people submitted the same song :lol
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Give me an R for Repeated.
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Almost just waiting on a couple of more so hopefully today.
Fun fact, 3 people submitted the same band for this round, and 2 people submitted the same song :lol
I'd bet, I'm not one of them.
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Just as I wanted to ask if it was me I realized I have PM :lol of course someone else sent it
Resent something (almost) as good.
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Almost just waiting on a couple of more so hopefully today.
Fun fact, 3 people submitted the same band for this round, and 2 people submitted the same song :lol
I wouldn't be surprised at all if it was the band I sent. They have (at least) four excellent songs I was considering for this round.
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Just as I wanted to ask if it was me I realized I have PM :lol of course someone else sent it
Resent something (almost) as good.
Guess you'll the first to solve a hangmen line item.
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I’ll take an N for Nah, coz I can’t believe we’ve got two of the same song.
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Almost just waiting on a couple of more so hopefully today.
Fun fact, 3 people submitted the same band for this round, and 2 people submitted the same song :lol
I wouldn't be surprised at all if it was the band I sent. They have (at least) four excellent songs I was considering for this round.
HAHA, my brain sort of stopped reading after "four excellent songs" and I thought, "that's it?" :)
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My computer screen broke, so I haven’t been able to use my desktop since Sunday morning. Probably a lousy excuse, but coupled with busy days I haven’t gotten round to sending. Will do so tomorrow when I get stuff working again.
Glad you enjoyed the Buckley song! :D
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My computer screen broke, so I haven’t been able to use my desktop since Sunday morning. Probably a lousy excuse, but coupled with busy days I haven’t gotten round to sending. Will do so tomorrow when I get stuff working again.
Glad you enjoyed the Buckley song! :D
Just PM the name of the song. He'll find it.
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I'll give it till tomorrow morning and then post the hangman, once Elite sends I'll update the hangman to include it.
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So, I know full well that this going to sound like a stupid excuse, but my computer broke down and on top of that, this is probably the busiest week of the year for work AND I have 4 rehearsals for stuff, so I've basically barely been home. I haven't really been on DTF either because of that, since I mainly access this from my home desktop. Anyway, I sent my entry for this round and I'll probably add something for the last round soon as well, just in case I miss the results.
And I was on such a good run! No late sendings so far in this roulette I believe.
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Thanks for the submission Elite, it's hangman time:
_a_____e _ead - A _a_e_e__ __ A__s
_ea_d__s_ - _______ ___e
_____e - __a__
_e_es_s - ___e_a S___ - ___e __ _a__s
____e__a__ - ____a_e
Pain of Salvation - ICON
Sacul: Godspeed You! Black Emperor - The Dead Flag Blues
____ - __e __s_e__a_
___de___ - __e _a_de_ __ ___e
__e ___s__ E__e__ - ___a_d
_a_____a's ___se - __a_es
Fates Warning - The Light And Shade Of Things
__ee_ Day - _es_s __ S______a
No Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope
_a_es _a_____ - S____ _e_a__s
___e_s_de - __e Sa_e ___e_
Letters picked: E, D, S, A, Y
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Give me an E for Elite
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Thanks, exclamation mark :lol
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the dead flag blues, dacul probably
give me the D, because someone needs it
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Give me the S for “that’s not ours, that’s Ed’s!”
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Odd... I'm not seeing my submission up there...
Actually, if you're going artist-song... You may have mine backwards
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A for About fucking time Elate!
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Odd... I'm not seeing my submission up there...
Actually, if you're going artist-song... You may have mine backwards
I think mine is missing a space.
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I'll take a Y. Why not?
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Thanks, exclamation mark :lol
Wow that's a really good pick. I didn't even think of sending them
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Fates Warning - The Light and Shade of Things.
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Fates Warning - The Light and Shade of Things.
Wow! Nice job, Thor!
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:lol I thought it had been long enough for all the jokes to subside yet here we are.
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Ne Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope.
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:lol I thought it had been long enough for all the jokes to subside yet here we are.
Well, stop being amazing then. :lol
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:lol I thought it had been long enough for all the jokes to subside yet here we are.
Well, stop being amazing then. :lol
*gush* I'll try my best. :lol
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Pain of Salvation - Icon.
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y'know i'm realizing i probably have the shortest song playing to the theme 'cause mine's just -barely- over 9 minutes :lol
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Muse - The Globalist?
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Updated.
Odd... I'm not seeing my submission up there...
Actually, if you're going artist-song... You may have mine backwards
Sorry! I'm dumb, song is fixed!
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Green Day-Jesus Of Suberbia
Genesis...Stadler
Machine Head
Riverside-The Same River
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Machine Head
A Farewell to Arms.
Wonderful track.
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y'know i'm realizing i probably have the shortest song playing to the theme 'cause mine's just -barely- over 9 minutes :lol
Green Day-Jesus Of Suberbia
well never-freaking-mind then :lol
i'll gladly take the L on that one
there's another Fates Warning song btw
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Machine Head - A Farewell To Arms
Beardfish - _____rt ___e
_r___e - __a_r
Stadler: Genesis - Cinema Show - Live in Paris
__t_er_a__ - ___ta_e
Pain of Salvation - ICON
Sacul: Godspeed You! Black Emperor - The Dead Flag Blues
R___ - T_e __s_er_a_
Elite: Wilderun - The Garden Of Fire
Cyril: The Hirsch Effekt - Cotard
Caligula's Horse - Graves
Fates Warning - The Light And Shade Of Things
Green Day - Jesus Of Suburbia
No Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope
Fates Warning - St___ Re_a__s
Riverside - The Same River
Letters picked: E, D, S, A, Y, R, T
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So..not Genesis? Cinema show? by Stadler?
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Thanks, exclamation mark :lol
Wow that's a really good pick. I didn't even think of sending them
It's a bit of a risk, but considering Reaper's taste for ambient music, I think it's a must listen.
R
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Caligula's Horse - Graves
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Caligula's Horse - Graves
Ooh, that's a good one! :metal
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Caligula's Horse - Graves
Ooh, that's a good one! :metal
For sure :metal been thinking about sending that one but in the end didn't
The other FW song is Still Remains
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Genesis - Cinema Show - Live at somewhere
Wilderun - The Garden of Fire
Riverside - The Same River
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Thanks, exclamation mark :lol
Wow that's a really good pick. I didn't even think of sending them
It's a bit of a risk, but considering Reaper's taste for ambient music, I think it's a must listen.
Yeah, I think that's a good call. I'll be surprised if he doesn't like it. A couple weeks ago I saw them live for the first time, btw, and it was one of the best shows I've been to in a really long time. They played something I wasn't expecting—which I won't post here in case it might be a spoiler for someone planning to see them elsewhere—and I just about lost control of my body.
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Updated!
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Caligula's Horse - Graves
Ooh, that's a good one! :metal
Musically, it's pretty damned good. Vocals though... I just never got along with CH vocally.
I'll bet Kade sent one of the FW's
TAC sent Wilderun
Beardfish
Let's have a T
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I did not send Wilderun.
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I did not send Wilderun.
You sure about that?
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I did not send Wilderun.
You sure about that?
Er… pretty sure. :lol
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I did not send Wilderun.
You sure about that?
Er… pretty sure. :lol
There you go. You're not COMPLETELY sure. So maybe you did!
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The Hirsch (Cyril) Effekt - Cotard
Quite a few people might've sent Wilderun but I'll guess it's either Elite or Puppies.
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FYI, for the Genesis fans, "The Cinema Show" is from Seconds Out. It was recorded in Paris, though, with Bill Bruford on drums, on the previou 1976 tour (the bulk of Seconds Out documents the '77 "Wind And Wuthering" tour).
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Is the second one Beardfish?
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Is the second one Beardfish?
Yes, and it's also the second mention of Beardfish as well. ;D
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Is the second one Beardfish?
Yes, and it's also the second mention of Beardfish as well. ;D
Like I bother reading other people's posts
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Is the second one Beardfish?
Yes, and it's also the second mention of Beardfish as well. ;D
Like I bother reading other people's posts
Caught you reading mine. ;D
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Quite a few people might've sent Wilderun but I'll guess it's either Elite or Puppies.
Yes
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Is the second one Beardfish?
Yes, and it's also the second mention of Beardfish as well. ;D
Like I bother reading other people's posts
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Updated
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Did Wolfking send Ne Obliviscarus?
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Witherfall
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Did Wolfking send Ne Obliviscarus?
I did not.
I'll bet Kade sent one of the FW's
That is correct, but which one?
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The Light And Shade Still Remains.
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Witherfall
Vintage. That's Tim.
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:metal
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Did Wolfking send Ne Obliviscarus?
I did not.
I'll bet Kade sent one of the FW's
That is correct, but which one?
Still Remains
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Did Wolfking send Ne Obliviscarus?
I did not.
I'll bet Kade sent one of the FW's
That is correct, but which one?
Still Remains
Nice.
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RPWL - The Fisherman
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Willing to bet someone is either going to get which song I picked in the very next message, or I may not be worked out.
I’m wondering which song was sent twice.
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Willing to bet someone is either going to get which song I picked in the very next message, or I may not be worked out.
I’m wondering which song was sent twice.
I don't think Iron Maiden is there.
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Well done Wolfking.
That’s coz I didn’t play Maiden this time.
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I’m wondering which song was sent twice.
Clearly one of the Fates songs, since Reaper said that he received 3 from the same band, but there are only 2 FW songs up there.
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Updated, completed hangman coming up later today along with first impressions.
Machine Head - A Farewell To Arms
Beardfish - _____rt ___e
_r___e - __a_r
Stadler: Genesis - Cinema Show - Live in Paris
TAC: Witherfall - ___ta_e
Pain of Salvation - ICON
Sacul: Godspeed You! Black Emperor - The Dead Flag Blues
RPWL - The Fisherman
Elite: Wilderun - The Garden Of Fire
Cyril: The Hirsch Effekt - Cotard
Caligula's Horse - Graves
Fates Warning - The Light And Shade Of Things
Green Day - Jesus Of Suburbia
No Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers The Kaleidoscope
wolfking: Fates Warning - Still Remains
Riverside - The Same River
Letters picked: E, D, S, A, Y, R, T
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Solved hangman:
[Vmader00: Marchine Head - A Farewell To Arms
Tomislav95: Beardfish - Comfort Zone
HOF: Fringe - Flair
Stadler: Genesis - Cinema Show - Live in Paris
TAC: Witherfall - Vintage
Puppies_on_Acid: Pain Of Salvation - ICON
Sacul: Godspeed You! Black Emperor - The Dead Flag Blues
Kingshmegland: RPWL - The Fisherman
Elite: Wilderun - The Garden Of Fire
Cyril: The Hirsch Effekt - Cotard
Lonestar: Caligula's Horse - Graves
jingle.boy: Fates Warning - The Light And Shade Of Things
Deadeye21: Green Day - Jesus Of Suburbia
Luoto: No Obliviscaris - And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope
wolfking: Fates Warning - Still Remains
senecadawg2: Riverside - The Same River
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First Impressions:
Cyril The Hirsch Effekt - "Cotard" - This song is hectic
Good but not really memorable
Prog rock light
This song is very dreamlike
I liked this more than I thought I would
An enjoyable journey
Feels like classic prog to me
HOF - The Fringe - "Flair" - Poppy elements with some great bass playing
Vmader00 - Machine Head - "A Farewell To Arms" - This song is sinister
Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
illicit a feeling of melancholy
Crunchy
Skeptical at first but was better than I expected
Luoto: No Oblviscaris - "And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope" - Big fan of the violin
This song is dreary
This song reminds me of Porcupine Tree
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First, I'm curious how long the playlist is.
Second, my guesses of what TL&SoT could be:
First Impressions:
This song is sinister
Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
illicit a feeling of melancholy
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Is it any of these?
Good but not really memorable
Prog rock light
I liked this more than I thought I would
An enjoyable journey
Poppy elements with some great bass playing
Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
illicit a feeling of melancholy
Crunchy
Skeptical at first but was better than I expected
This song is dreary
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You couldn't even pare it down to 1/2 of the options?? :lol
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First, I'm curious how long the playlist is.
Second, my guesses of what TL&SoT could be:
First Impressions:
This song is sinister
Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
illicit a feeling of melancholy
It clocked in at over 3 hours :lol. No to your picks though
Is it any of these?
Good but not really memorable
Prog rock light
I liked this more than I thought I would
An enjoyable journey
Poppy elements with some great bass playing
Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
illicit a feeling of melancholy
Crunchy
Skeptical at first but was better than I expected
This song is dreary
Yes, one of these :)
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Is mine dream like?
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Only 3 hours eh. Looks like most of us went easy on you, if the average is in the 12-ish minute range.
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Is it any of these?
Good but not really memorable
Prog rock light
I liked this more than I thought I would
An enjoyable journey
Poppy elements with some great bass playing
Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
illicit a feeling of melancholy
Crunchy
Skeptical at first but was better than I expected
This song is dreary
:lol
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First Impressions:
This song is hectic
Good but not really memorable
Prog rock light
This song is very dreamlike
I liked this more than I thought I would
An enjoyable journey
Feels like classic prog to me
Poppy elements with some great bass playing
This song is sinister
Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
illicit a feeling of melancholy
Crunchy
Skeptical at first but was better than I expected
Big fan of the violin
This song is dreary
This song reminds me of Porcupine Tree
Is mine any of these?
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First Impressions:
Good but not really memorable
This song is sinister
Crunchy
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First Impressions:
This song is hectic
Good but not really memorable
Prog rock light
This song is very dreamlike
I liked this more than I thought I would
An enjoyable journey
Feels like classic prog to me
Poppy elements with some great bass playing
This song is sinister
Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
illicit a feeling of melancholy
Crunchy
Skeptical at first but was better than I expected
Big fan of the violin
This song is dreary
This song reminds me of Porcupine Tree
Is mine any of these?
Probably not. :rollin
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The slow moving dark cloud one?
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I'll guess melancholy
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Am I hectic?
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Poppy elements with some great bass playing, maybe?
Also, it’s “The Fringe - Flare” just for the record. For some reason the streaming services all omit the “The.”
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Like it more than you thought, let’s eliminate that first.
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Is my song dreamlike?
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Is mine dream like?
Nope
The slow moving dark cloud one?
Nope
I'll guess melancholy
No sir
Am I hectic?
Nope
Poppy elements with some great bass playing, maybe?
Also, it’s “The Fringe - Flare” just for the record. For some reason the streaming services all omit the “The.”
Yup, and I'll change it, i was going off the spotify listing
Like it more than you thought, let’s eliminate that first.
Nope
Is my song dreamlike?
Nope
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Feels like classic prog to me?
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We suck at matching impressions.
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Next round I'll try to be less vague :lol
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Great, now I'm melancholic.
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First Impressions:
Good but not really memorable
This song is sinister
Crunchy
?
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hectic, crunchy, or skeptical at first
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Does any other song than mine have a violin? I doubt it :P
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Am I sinister?
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Am I sinister?
Do you have to ask? ;D
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Enjoyable journey?
Or
Melancholy?
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Is it an enjoyable journey then?
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Updated!
Feels like classic prog to me?
Nope
First Impressions:
Good but not really memorable
This song is sinister
Crunchy
?
Yes!
hectic, crunchy, or skeptical at first
Yes!
Does any other song than mine have a violin? I doubt it :P
Yes!
Am I sinister?
Nope
Enjoyable journey?
Or
Melancholy?
Nope
Is it an enjoyable journey then?
Nope
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First Impressions:
Cyril: The Hirsch Effekt - "Cotard" - This song is hectic
Good but not really memorable
Prog rock light
This song is very dreamlike
I liked this more than I thought I would
An enjoyable journey
Feels like classic prog to me
HOF: The Fringe - "Flair" - Poppy elements with some great bass playing
Vmader00: Machine Head - "A Farewell To Arms" - This song is sinister
Sacul: Godspeed You! Black Emperor - "The Dead Flag Blues" - Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
illicit a feeling of melancholy
Crunchy
Deadeye21: Green Day - "Jesus Of Suburbia" - Skeptical at first but was better than I expected
Luoto: No Oblviscaris - "And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope" - Big fan of the violin
This song is dreary
senecadawg2 Riverside - "The Same River" - This song reminds me of Porcupine Tree
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Am I good but not really memorable?
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Am I Crunchy?
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An enjoyable journey?
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Skeptical but better than you expected?
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Slow moving dark cloud?
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I'd like to rule out 'sounds like Porcupine Tree' for Light and Shade of Things, but since I don't listen to them at all, someone else would need to advise if this is a possibility.
I can see L&SoT being an enjoyable journey.
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Updated! I'll keep first impressions going today and post the results tomorrow :)
Am I good but not really memorable?
No, but you're memorable to me
Am I Crunchy?
Nope
Skeptical but better than you expected?
Yup!
Slow moving dark cloud?
Nope
I'd like to rule out 'sounds like Porcupine Tree' for Light and Shade of Things, but since I don't listen to them at all, someone else would need to advise if this is a possibility.
I can see L&SoT being an enjoyable journey.
No to both
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I figured Riverside was “sounds like porcupine tree.”
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I'd like to rule out 'sounds like Porcupine Tree' for Light and Shade of Things, but since I don't listen to them at all, someone else would need to advise if this is a possibility.
I can see L&SoT being an enjoyable journey.
No to both
Well shit then. I'm left with good/not memorable, dreamlike, or dreary.
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An enjoyable journey?
?
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Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
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Some more updates! Plan is still for results today :)
I figured Riverside was “sounds like porcupine tree.”
You figured correctly!
I'd like to rule out 'sounds like Porcupine Tree' for Light and Shade of Things, but since I don't listen to them at all, someone else would need to advise if this is a possibility.
I can see L&SoT being an enjoyable journey.
No to both
Well shit then. I'm left with good/not memorable, dreamlike, or dreary.
Nope ;)
An enjoyable journey?
?
Sorry I missed this earlier King, but nope
Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
Yup!
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Crunchy?
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Well shit then. I'm left with good/not memorable, dreamlike, or dreary.
Nope ;)
(https://c.tenor.com/7wkkQajA8t0AAAAC/dumbledore-well.gif)
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:lol
Me too. Me too.
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I don't care anymore what mine is.
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Oh, I want to know but my brain hurts. Lol
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Oh, I want to know but my brain hurts. Lol
That's cuz you've been sitting on it all day. ;D
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Wrong. My wife gas it in a jar.
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Damn dude...just once...read what you wrote before hitting post...just once...please...
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No kidding. Whatever you do...DON'T OPEN THAT JAR!!
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:lol :lol :lol
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What? I want to know what my impression is but my brain hurts from trying. You pleabians. :lol
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Wrong. My wife gas it in a jar.
:lol this gave me the good belly laugh I needed. I try to edit my reviews before posting. My first drafts read like a drunken toddler trying to explain sounds. Anyway, sorry the delay, I've had some crazy long 12+ hour days at work this week. Results today but first solved first impressions:
Cyril: The Hirsch Effekt - "Cotard" - This song is hectic
Lonestar: Caligula's Horse - "Graves" - Good but not really memorable
jingle.boy: Fates Warning - "The Light And Shade Of Things" - Prog rock light
Stadler: Genesis - "Cinema Show - Live In Paris" - This song is very dreamlike
TAC: Witherfall - "Vintage" - I liked this more than I thought I would
Puppies_On_Acid: Pain Of Salvation - "ICON" - An enjoyable journey
Tomislav95: Beardfish - "Comfort Zone" - Feels like classic prog to me
HOF: The Fringe - "Flair" - Poppy elements with some great bass playing
Vmader00: Machine Head - "A Farewell To Arms" - This song is sinister
Sacul: Godspeed You! Black Emperor - "The Dead Flag Blues" - Like a slow moving dark cloud on the horizon
Kingshmegland: RPWL - "The Fisherman" - illicit a feeling of melancholy
Elite: Wilderun - "The Garden Of Fire" - Crunchy
Deadeye21: Green Day - "Jesus Of Suburbia" - Skeptical at first but was better than I expected
Luoto: No Oblviscaris - "And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope" - Big fan of the violin
wolfking: Fates Warning - "Still Remains" - This song is dreary
senecadawg2 Riverside - "The Same River" - This song reminds me of Porcupine Tree
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Light and Shade of things is Prog Rock *light*? Sure, the first 3 minutes and the outro, but otherwise there is nothing light about it.
I'm impressed results are coming out this fast! :tup
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Wrong. My wife gas it in a jar.
This is one for the ages. My god, man. :) :) :)
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Ouch... :(
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Eh. You know what I mean. Lol. I am full of gas though.
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Light and Shade of things is Prog Rock *light*? Sure, the first 3 minutes and the outro, but otherwise there is nothing light about it.
I'm impressed results are coming out this fast! :tup
Yeah, I scratched my head when I read that one too.
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Really successful, I think out of all the rounds this was most consistent quality wise.
Round 7 Results:
HOF
The Fringe - "Flair"
My initial impression when I first put this track one was "Wow, this has some great pop elements to it". Half way through it takes this fantastic turn for a great bass and guitar solo. To me solo breaks rarely work and often times will kill the momentum of the song but not the case here. The mood fits the general vibe perfectly. I love this song, I hit repeat on it the moment it was finished.
4.5 + 1
Sacul
Godspeed You! Black Emperor - "The Dead Flag Blues"
A really dreary but lovely song, dark and brooding but also a joy to listen to. There isn't much flash here but there is a lot of substance. The minutes fade away while listening to this song and after it's over I immediately reach to start the song over. Brilliant pick.
4.5 + 1
Kingshmegland
RPWL - "The Fisherman"
I really like the melancholy vibe throughout this song. It's very pleasant, like a warm spring day that’s a fun track to get lost in. This song was especially effective seeing as the only real epics I've been listening to are prog metal ala the most recent DT releases. This song came on like a breath of fresh air from the sea of music I've been currently listening to.
4.5 + 1
Deadeye21
Green Day - "Jesus Of Suburbia"
I cannot tell you how much I hate the song "American Idiot" so I wasn't looking forward to listening to this when I saw it came off the same album but I was pleasantly surprised. This song reminds me of early Green Day, it's easy to digest and the quick turns in the song aren't jarring and fit pretty well. Every section feels different but it’s still a perfect encapsulation of the Green Day sound I'm familiar with.
4.5 + 1
jingle.boy
Fates Warning - "The Light And Shade Of Things"
This roulette has been fantastic at exposing me to bands and artists that I've always wanted to listen to but haven't found the time to do so. This song is like Prog Rock light to me, for a song that is as long as it is there isn't a lot of fluff here, each segment flows nicely from one to another. I dig it!
4.5 + 1
Vmader00
Machine Head - "A Farewell To Arms"
Very dark and brooding, I love the mood of this song. Having given this song a few spins I like it but I don't love it. It's hard to pinpoint exactly why but I think it's the vocals during the heavy sections, there just isn't enough bite to his voice, it falls a bit short. The music is fantastic though, I'd love to get an instrumental version of this song.
4 + 1
Stadler
Genesis - "Cinema Show – Live In Paris"
Probably the best Genesis song I've heard. The song is very dreamlike and I really enjoy getting lost in those slow arpeggios. The break in the song is exactly what I’d expect from Genesis the only difference being that this break compliments the song well. I'm kind of surprised this is a live mix, if you took the crowd out, I would’ve thought it was a recording live in a studio.
4 + 1
TAC
Witherfall - "Vintage"
I saw Witherfall and I rolled my eyes but I was totally in the wrong, this song kicks all kinds of ass! A great assortment of chunky riffs paired with some great vocals. The only thing keeping this song from getting a higher score is that it does drag on a bit too long, shaving a minute or so off the end would make it feel more concise.
4 + 1
Elite
Wilderun - "The Garden Of Fire"
Some Opeth vibes listening to this song meaning this song is as heavy as it is grand. The song was a little tough to follow on the first pass through but each listen afterwards elevated my enjoyment of this track. I'm really curious what the rest of the album sounds like, does it keep this high energy up?
4 + 1
Lonestar
Caligula’s Horse - "Graves"
There is a lot a going for this song, great riffs, great mix, pretty good vocals but it's not really engaging. I don't know but it just doesn't seem memorable to me. Feels like modern prog metal by the numbers. Not a bad thing I just wish there was a bit more character to the song. The latter half of the song did a lot of the heavy lifting points wise. One the first sax solo hit I started to get a lot more interested, problem is trying to get through the first half of the song.
4 + 1
Luoto
No Obliviscaris - "And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope"
This song started off so strong but sort of lost me as it went on. I wish the motif of the intro was carried on through the song. The intro was really fantastic and while the heavier parts are good but they don't hold up to the intro.
4 + 1
wolfking
Fates Warning - "Still Remains"
I love the bleak atmosphere at the start of the song. I sort of wished they kept it going through the whole track. This is the second Fates track I'm listening to and I think the sore spot for me are the vocals, they definitely need time to grow on me. Fortunately for this track the music stands out so much that it carries the weaker vocals, the instrumental break was really good.
4 + 1
Puppies_On_Acid
Pain Of Salvation - "ICON"
I enjoyed the journey this song took me on. This song avoids a lot of the prog rock trappings of over playing/over staying it's welcome. The sound design is great, and Daniel's vocals here are really impressive. I've tried to get into POS a few times in the past but largely wrote them off, this song makes me curious enough to check out the rest of the album.
3.5 + 1
Cyril
The Hirsch Effekt – “Cotard"
Man how I wish this song was an instrumental. The vocals aren't bad but they just don't work for me in the context of the song. There is some serious riffage in this song but I just can’t get past the vocals. I'll give this a few more spins and see if the score will go up a bit (it did!).
3.5 + 1
senecadawg2
Riverside – “The Same River"
I get some voyage 34 Porcupine Tree vibes from this song. It's a good song with a good mood but it meanders. I'm not really a fan of the vocals, they seem a little abstract and hard to cling on to. The composition is pretty, just a tad too long in my opinion.
3.5 + 1
Tomislav95
Beardfish – “Comfort Zone"
Good song that has some terrible choices in guitar tone. That fuzz tone used on the main motif is tough to listen to. The rest of the song is good but not really compelling or engaging, I don't really get the desire to play it again when it's done.
3 + 1
Scores so far:
Vmader00 - 35
jingle.boy - 35
senecadawg2 - 34.5
Kingshmegland - 34.5
Lonestar - 34
Elite - 33
Sacul - 33
Stadler - 31
wolfking - 31
Luoto - 30.5
HOF - 30.5
TAC - 30
Tomislav95 - 29.5
Deadeye21 - 28.5
Cyril - 27.5
Puppies_On_Acid - 25.5
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Hot damn. So close!
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not my worst performance this roulette :metal
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Heck yeah, top result two rounds in a row!
Glad you liked that one. It really is killer, and one that I always want to go right back and hear again when it’s over too. That middle solo section is interesting, because it does stop the song and take a right turn, but it also makes it that much cooler when the band comes back in. They had an edit that was put out on YouTube only that removed that section, and there is something to be said for the shorter version. Both are great though.
I didn’t explain in my DM, but The Fringe is a project by Randy McStine, Nick D’Virgilio, and Jonas Reingold. It’s a heck of an album and I hope we get another one at some point. That’s the proggiest song on there, but overall the album is a great mix of rock, prog, and pop and definitely worth checking out.
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Ok...still in the hunt but definitely got my work cut out.
Sending now.
Edit--- just remembered my snafu, and that you already have my cover. If you need me to resend just let me know.
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Heck yeah, top result two rounds in a row!
Glad you liked that one. It really is killer, and one that I always want to go right back and hear again when it’s over too. That middle solo section is interesting, because it does stop the song and take a right turn, but it also makes it that much cooler when the band comes back in. They had an edit that was put out on YouTube only that removed that section, and there is something to be said for the shorter version. Both are great though.
I didn’t explain in my DM, but The Fringe is a project by Randy McStine, Nick D’Virgilio, and Jonas Reingold. It’s a heck of an album and I hope we get another one at some point. That’s the proggiest song on there, but overall the album is a great mix of rock, prog, and pop and definitely worth checking out.
I'm looking forward to checking out the rest of the album, I feel like with this roulette there are dozens of album I need to start listening to once it's all said and done.
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Saw them at Rosfest. Had a great conversation with Randy that day.
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Damn I'm barely holding on to the top spot here, while I submitted everything on the first round, I might rethink my next submissions to play it safe.
Yeah I'm not crazy about his vocals but the music itself is so good :metal the vocalist , Robb Flynn, interviewed JP on his podcast. Really good interviewer.
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Really successful, I think out of all the rounds this was most consistent quality wise.
Round 7 Results:
jingle.boy
Fates Warning - "The Light And Shade Of Things"
This roulette has been fantastic at exposing me to bands and artists that I've always wanted to listen to but haven't found the time to do so. This song is like Prog Rock light to me, for a song that is as long as it is there isn't a lot of fluff here, each segment flows nicely from one to another. I dig it!
4.5 + 1
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jingle.boy
Fates Warning - "The Light And Shade Of Things"
This roulette has been fantastic at exposing me to bands and artists that I've always wanted to listen to but haven't found the time to do so. This song is like Prog Rock light to me, for a song that is as long as it is there isn't a lot of fluff here, each segment flows nicely from one to another. I dig it!
4 + 1
Does this mean I get 8.5?? :biggrin: I had 29.5 last round, so I'm assuming that 4.5 + 1 is my score this round. Glad that last listen earned me an extra .5 ;) :D
Despite the head-scratching impression, you got the score right!! :tup
Also, Tomi... sorry, not sorry.
Cover song sent (kinda). Have confidence.
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not my worst performance this roulette :metal
:lol
I knew going into this roulette that you and I would probably be finishing in the bottom. Glad to see we are meeting expectations :biggrin:
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yeah i'm going thru some of reaper's RYM ratings atm and we are just fundamentally incompatible on pretty much every level :lol
aside from like, porcupine tree and pink floyd there is nothing in the 5-stars i particularly care about or for. like some good stuff but nothing i'd rate even close to that highly
but then like, frames as a 1-star album, hospice as a 1.5-star album, the great misdirect, screen violence, the mountain, frengers, ocean machine as 2-star albums, we do NOT get along AT ALL :rollin
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not my worst performance this roulette :metal
:lol
I knew going into this roulette that you and I would probably be finishing in the bottom. Glad to see we are meeting expectations :biggrin:
yeah i'm going thru some of reaper's RYM ratings atm and we are just fundamentally incompatible on pretty much every level :lol
aside from like, porcupine tree and pink floyd there is nothing in the 5-stars i particularly care about or for. like some good stuff but nothing i'd rate even close to that highly
but then like, frames as a 1-star album, hospice as a 1.5-star album, the great misdirect, screen violence, the mountain, frengers, ocean machine as 2-star albums, we do NOT get along AT ALL :rollin
For what it's worth I'm actually really happy you guys joined. While not ever track is a hit I do enjoy listening to stuff that I wouldn't of come across naturally. Also you called out some lower rankings on my RYM, I have a weird way of ranking albums, at least I think so. I list out the songs and rank them on a love/like/hate then average it out, followed by assigning a half point if the album flows well. I know I know, I'm special, but my excuse was I born around the time Chernobyl happened :lol
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Really successful, I think out of all the rounds this was most consistent quality wise.
Round 7 Results:
jingle.boy
Fates Warning - "The Light And Shade Of Things"
This roulette has been fantastic at exposing me to bands and artists that I've always wanted to listen to but haven't found the time to do so. This song is like Prog Rock light to me, for a song that is as long as it is there isn't a lot of fluff here, each segment flows nicely from one to another. I dig it!
4.5 + 1
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jingle.boy
Fates Warning - "The Light And Shade Of Things"
This roulette has been fantastic at exposing me to bands and artists that I've always wanted to listen to but haven't found the time to do so. This song is like Prog Rock light to me, for a song that is as long as it is there isn't a lot of fluff here, each segment flows nicely from one to another. I dig it!
4 + 1
Does this mean I get 8.5?? :biggrin: I had 29.5 last round, so I'm assuming that 4.5 + 1 is my score this round. Glad that last listen earned me an extra .5 ;) :D
Despite the head-scratching impression, you got the score right!! :tup
Also, Tomi... sorry, not sorry.
Cover song sent (kinda). Have confidence.
Usually when I do these reviews I'll write the review after the first listen then listen again 2-4 more times and adjust the review and score. I'm a dummy so I had your entry in there twice, the song started as a 4 but gained a half point on repeat listens :)
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not my worst performance this roulette :metal
:lol
I knew going into this roulette that you and I would probably be finishing in the bottom. Glad to see we are meeting expectations :biggrin:
yeah i'm going thru some of reaper's RYM ratings atm and we are just fundamentally incompatible on pretty much every level :lol
aside from like, porcupine tree and pink floyd there is nothing in the 5-stars i particularly care about or for. like some good stuff but nothing i'd rate even close to that highly
but then like, frames as a 1-star album, hospice as a 1.5-star album, the great misdirect, screen violence, the mountain, frengers, ocean machine as 2-star albums, we do NOT get along AT ALL :rollin
For what it's worth I'm actually really happy you guys joined. While not ever track is a hit I do enjoy listening to stuff that I wouldn't of come across naturally. Also you called out some lower rankings on my RYM, I have a weird way of ranking albums, at least I think so. I list out the songs and rank them on a love/like/hate then average it out, followed by assigning a half point if the album flows well. I know I know, I'm special, but my excuse was I born around the time Chernobyl happened :lol
I'm glad I joined too. I just knew what I was getting myself into when I joined. As I've stated in other threads, I don't play in roulettes to win, I play to have fun and introduce the hosts to new music. :tup :metal
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Ray has weak vocals? Interesting.
Maybe it's been discussed but what are you looking for with the covers. Covers of songs you already know?
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I'm not picky, I'll take covers of songs I know or don't know. If I don't know the song I'll listen to the original just for comparison however I will judge the cover on it's own merits and not against the original if that makes sense.
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the band i'm submitting for round 8 did do a cover but i don't rlly care about bonus points at this point so i just submitted a better song from them instead
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I submitted a cover.
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Oh nice, that's awesome, glad you loved it. The whole album is a masterpiece, I think you'll dig it a lot :metal
Can I send a cover of a cover? :P
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I'm gonna send an album cover.
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I'm gonna send an album cover.
(https://i.redd.it/55f0zk2k3h411.jpg)
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Sent something totally different than what I had planned.
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jingle :getoffmylawn:
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jingle :getoffmylawn:
(https://i.gifer.com/embedded/download/1PEw.gif)
Take solace in the fact the points went to a player who could do something with them. ;) :D :P JK, man. I'd be royally cheesed to if that happened to me. Lesson learned, don't procrastinate on submissions.
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THAT’S the one I get top 5 placement in? Oh well, I’ll take it. Jesus of Suburbia is a great song, and I’m glad you agree.
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Take solace in the fact the points went to a player who could do something with them. ;) :D :P JK, man. I'd be royally cheesed to if that happened to me. Lesson learned, don't procrastinate on submissions.
At least it was a damn good song and I agree with the score.
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Really successful, I think out of all the rounds this was most consistent quality wise.
Round 7 Results:
jingle.boy
Fates Warning - "The Light And Shade Of Things"
This roulette has been fantastic at exposing me to bands and artists that I've always wanted to listen to but haven't found the time to do so. This song is like Prog Rock light to me, for a song that is as long as it is there isn't a lot of fluff here, each segment flows nicely from one to another. I dig it!
4.5 + 1
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jingle.boy
Fates Warning - "The Light And Shade Of Things"
This roulette has been fantastic at exposing me to bands and artists that I've always wanted to listen to but haven't found the time to do so. This song is like Prog Rock light to me, for a song that is as long as it is there isn't a lot of fluff here, each segment flows nicely from one to another. I dig it!
4 + 1
Does this mean I get 8.5?? :biggrin: I had 29.5 last round, so I'm assuming that 4.5 + 1 is my score this round. Glad that last listen earned me an extra .5 ;) :D
Despite the head-scratching impression, you got the score right!! :tup
Also, Tomi... sorry, not sorry.
Cover song sent (kinda). Have confidence.
Usually when I do these reviews I'll write the review after the first listen then listen again 2-4 more times and adjust the review and score. I'm a dummy so I had your entry in there twice, the song started as a 4 but gained a half point on repeat listens :)
As it should have!! :lol
:fistpump:
Also, officially submitted now.
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Yes, the rest of the album definitely keeps up the energy! At this point, I think Wilderun are my favourite ‘metal’-band and their last three albums are all great in their own way. The one this song is from is probably the most accessible. The one after that, Veil of Imagination, is a little more on the symphonic metal side, and works best as an album (I think). The latest album, Epigone, released in January of this year is brilliant, because it’s moody like their others, but it’s not as heavy as the rest, until it suddenly bursts out into heavy stuff. From a semi-objective perspective, I think they’ve been improving with every subsequent release, but I can also see why one would prefer any of those albums over the others.
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I'll stick to what I sent already, though I see you ranked one of their albums at 2.5 stars in RYM, so I'm taking a risk here :corn
Curious to see what everyone else sent.
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I'll stick to what I sent already, though I see you ranked one of their albums at 2.5 stars in RYM, so I'm taking a risk here :corn
Curious to see what everyone else sent.
Same... Let's get some hangman going!!
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Bit of a general question - this isn’t even related to Iron Maiden.
If I play a song for the covers round and then use one of their originals for the next open round, does that count as playing the same artist twice and reopen the “don’t use an artist twice” controversy, or?
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Bit of a general question - this isn’t even related to Iron Maiden.
If I play a song for the covers round and then use one of their originals for the next open round, does that count as playing the same artist twice and reopen the “don’t use an artist twice” controversy, or?
Depends on if we're all feeling like snarky assholes at the time.
It's not against the rules of this specific roulette though, so go for it.
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Reaper has been clear from the outset that using the same artist twice is LEGAL in this roulette.
Busting another player's chops unmercifully is also LEGAL btw... :lol
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Reaper has been clear from the outset that using the same artist twice is LEGAL in this roulette.
Busting another player's chops unmercifully is also LEGAL btw... :lol
On the latter point... legal = expected/required
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Bit of a general question - this isn’t even related to Iron Maiden.
If I play a song for the covers round and then use one of their originals for the next open round, does that count as playing the same artist twice and reopen the “don’t use an artist twice” controversy, or?
I look forward to hearing your Iron Maiden cover :lol
jokes aside it's totally cool!
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Can I send a cover of a cover? :P
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Can I send a cover of a cover? :P
Only if the original artist plays a cover of the cover from the first cover.
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Bit of a general question - this isn’t even related to Iron Maiden.
If I play a song for the covers round and then use one of their originals for the next open round, does that count as playing the same artist twice and reopen the “don’t use an artist twice” controversy, or?
I look forward to hearing your Iron Maiden cover :lol
jokes aside it's totally cool!
I could send two from the same J-Metal band. :lol
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Can I send a cover of a cover? :P
Yup! You definitely can.
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Can I send a cover of a cover? :P
But not if I send it first
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About Riverside, I'm disappointed the song didn't do better, but I think you made some good points. I can definitely see how it might feel a bit meandering, and as much as I love them, I do think the vocals aren't the greatest. For what it's worth though, I think he's improved over the years, so I think there might still be something there for ya if you're ever inclined to give them another chance. (I'd definitely recommend Love, Fear and the Time Machine)
I'll stick with the cover song I sent before.
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riverside's 2009 album Anno Domini High Definiton is my fave, still holds up all these years later too :corn
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Iron Maiden has a ton of great covers!
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Iron Maiden has a ton of great covers!
And there are great covers of Maiden too!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bahP_Dksavs
I doubt anyone sent this but I used to listen to this a lot more than the original.
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riverside's 2009 album Anno Domini High Definiton is my fave, still holds up all these years later too :corn
Definitely. Hybrid Times is one hell of a closer :metal
Also, sent!
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riverside's 2009 album Anno Domini High Definiton is my fave, still holds up all these years later too :corn
That and Love, Fear and the Time Machine are my favorites.
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About Riverside, I'm disappointed the song didn't do better, but I think you made some good points. I can definitely see how it might feel a bit meandering, and as much as I love them, I do think the vocals aren't the greatest. For what it's worth though, I think he's improved over the years, so I think there might still be something there for ya if you're ever inclined to give them another chance. (I'd definitely recommend Love, Fear and the Time Machine)
I'll stick with the cover song I sent before.
riverside's 2009 album Anno Domini High Definiton is my fave, still holds up all these years later too :corn
I'll put these on my album list to check out :tup
Still missing a few submissions but once those are up I'll toss the hangman up. So far I'm enjoying the hell out of these covers. One additional note, updates might be a tad bit slower this week, I'm going to Florida tomorrow until Friday. I'll have my pc and I'll be listening to the submission on the beach versus my office.
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One additional note, updates might be a tad bit slower this week,
How is that even possible? :lol
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One additional note, updates might be a tad bit slower this week,
How is that even possible? :lol
You pleabian. His dominion, his rules.
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One additional note, updates might be a tad bit slower this week,
How is that even possible? :lol
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One additional note, updates might be a tad bit slower this week,
How is that even possible? :lol
:lol I knew you'd say something
Fun fact, while I'm still missing a few submission I've had two people submit covers where the original artist was the same.
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Fun fact, while I'm still missing a few submission I've had two people submit covers where the original artist was the same.
Let me guess… Metallica? They are kinda the kings of the covers.
I’m still trying to work out what to use. I’ve narrowed it down to three, but two of them are on albums from your RYM and I don’t know if that’s allowed.
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Fun fact, while I'm still missing a few submission I've had two people submit covers where the original artist was the same.
Let me guess… Metallica? They are kinda the kings of the covers.
No, they’re not.
Sent!
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Fun fact, while I'm still missing a few submission I've had two people submit covers where the original artist was the same.
Let me guess… Metallica? They are kinda the kings of the covers.
I’m still trying to work out what to use. I’ve narrowed it down to three, but two of them are on albums from your RYM and I don’t know if that’s allowed.
So if it's a cover of a song that's on my RYM then it's allowed, but if the cover itself is on an album I ranked then it's off limits.
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Fun fact, while I'm still missing a few submission I've had two people submit covers where the original artist was the same.
Wouldn't be surprised if I was one of the two.
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Fun fact, while I'm still missing a few submission I've had two people submit covers where the original artist was the same.
Let me guess… Metallica? They are kinda the kings of the covers.
I’m still trying to work out what to use. I’ve narrowed it down to three, but two of them are on albums from your RYM and I don’t know if that’s allowed.
So if it's a cover of a song that's on my RYM then it's allowed, but if the cover itself is on an album I ranked then it's off limits.
Right… ouch. I’m gonna need a while to think then
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No worries Deadeye, I'm flying to Florida shortly anyway :)
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Have fun, Reaper!
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Submitted.
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Submitted.
You spent 2 days finding a cover song? :lol
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Submitted.
You spent 2 days finding a cover song? :lol
And working at schools. And doing Leppard write ups. And making sure that what I submitted was something I!d be happy with.
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I think I might have everyone's submissions. I'll double check, if I do hangman will be today! Thanks for the patience everyone!
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:corn
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So he didn’t have all submissions :corn
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Oh, he did... but once again - despite my warning - someone procrastinated, and ended up sending an already submitted song. :loser:
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Lol, there was one I was still waiting for. I just got it today, hangman in 5.
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Alright everyone hangman time. I'm still on vacation so I will try to update as best as I can but it might be slower. As always I appreciate your patience:
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____________ - _____m_ __m_ (_________m)
_____________ - __m__ __ ____ ____
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Disturbed - Sound Of Silence
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__________ ______ - ____ _____
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_____ ___ _________ - M_ __m__ ____________ ___
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Letters picked: M
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Disturbed - Sound of Silence? lol
lets get an M
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That was fast!
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give me the I for Iron Maiden
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I'd like to buy an E
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I’ll go for an A thanks
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F for Florida!
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How about L for let’s see some letters.
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Disturbed - Sound Of Silence
_a_ For La__e_ - The Boys Of Summer
Pain Of Salvation - Hallelujah
HOF: The Clientele - Or__e__ _eac_
Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver
C_ao_ Addic_ - I Will Remember
Allegaeon - Roundabout
_a_ _oo_e - Holy Diver
Alice in Chains- _ea__
Apocalypitica - Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
BADBADNOTGOOD - Limit To Your Love
Chaos Divine - Africa
__o__ - Enter Sandman
Kip Winger - Limelight
_a_lor __if_ - Dro__ Of ___i_er
Thank You Scientist - My Fames Disappearing Act
Letters picked: M, I, E, A, F, L, D, C, R, O
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Alice in Chains
Allegaeon
BADBADNOTGOOD
I Will Remember
Africa
Pain of Salvation - Hallelujah (are they not banned after last round? :lol)
The Clientele
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Updated
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The Boys Of Summer
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HOF sent The Clientele.
Gimme da D
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I must be going crazy as I can't see my song up there.
Edit: Maybe I can see what might be the artist but the song title looks wrong.
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Can I take an R for Reaper’s Roulette?
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Thank You Scientist - My Famed Disappearing Act
… that’s not a cover
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Thank You Scientist - My Famed Disappearing Act
… that’s not a cover
No one says everyone played the theme this time round.
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Africa
Chaos Divine
Kip Winger
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Africa
Chaos Divine
Kip Winger
Can confirm, if it’s one of these, they are great covers. Weezer also rocks it, kinda surprised to not see them on the board here for any of their covers.
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Thank You Scientist - My Famed Disappearing Act
… that’s not a cover
No one says everyone played the theme this time round.
Should of played their cover of Party All The Time
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Two covers of Holy Diver in there, Killswitch Engage being the other one.
Let's C the C
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Updated, I think I got all the updates :)
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Apocalyptica - Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
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The Limit of Your Love
Winger is TAC
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Winger is TAC
Winger is most definitely NOT TAC! :lol
Gotta be HOF.
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Let's have an R
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I did not send Kip this time, but the song is Subdivisions.
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Winger is TAC
Winger is most definitely NOT TAC! :lol
Gotta be HOF.
Except for the fact HOF’s submission has already been identified!
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Let's have an R
Weird, I asked for one of those ages ago but it’s not up.
I’ll grab an O though.
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Winger is TAC
Winger is most definitely NOT TAC! :lol
Gotta be HOF.
Except for the fact HOF’s submission has already been identified!
:blush
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Winger is TAC
Winger is most definitely NOT TAC! :lol
Gotta be HOF.
Except for the fact HOF’s submission has already been identified!
:blush
Remember that time you gave me crap for doing this?
Tee Hee.
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Allageon would have to be Roundabout, surely?
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Winger is TAC
Winger is most definitely NOT TAC! :lol
You sure??? :biggrin:
Enter Sandman
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I am sitting here, smugly. :)
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Kip Winger hasn't covered Subdivisions.
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Updated!
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Kip Winger hasn't covered Subdivisions.
Hah, you’re right, it was Limelight and Spirit of Radio that he did. Seemed to fit the puzzle though.
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I could swear there were three i’s revealed in the puzzle before the update just now. Obviously the song is Limelight.
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Nah you just saw wrong ;)
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Nah you just saw wrong ;)
nuts?
There is another Rush cover people are missing though. Hint, hint.
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King sent an unsolved Rush cover.
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King sent an unsolved Rush cover.
omg how'd you guess that...you're psychic or something...
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Drops of Jupiter. Interesting song to cover.
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King sent an unsolved Rush cover.
omg how'd you guess that...you're psychic or something...
Listen to you two TB12 fans.
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Wtf is TB12?
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Tom Brady's business. Lol
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Drops of Jupiter. Interesting song to cover.
The song blew the first time around.
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Drops of Jupiter. Interesting song to cover.
The song blew the first time around.
The cover or original? The original, I agree.
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It might be the several beers I've been drinking but I'm listening through the tracks now and I gotta say this is probably the most fun of the rounds. Fun hearing covers of songs I'm pretty familiar with instead of songs that are completely new to me.
Drops of Jupiter. Interesting song to cover.
The song blew the first time around.
I mentioned this to jingle in another thread but if you're a Led Zep fan Train covers the entirety of Led Zep II and does an amazing job.
EDIT: For those curious here is Ramble On: https://open.spotify.com/track/6j5zFSiZO1BZmTl9RZ0Xc0?si=48dfbecdfadb464a
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Drops of Jupiter. Interesting song to cover.
The song blew the first time around.
Quoted for truth.
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Tayllor fucking Swift?? Is Kev playing??
That must be Stadler.
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Tayllor fucking Swift??
I don't think that's her middle name. Then again, I'm not that familiar with anything to do with T-Swizzle. :biggrin:
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What's T swizzle?
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(https://i.postimg.cc/d0swrBxZ/20220526-214349.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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What's T swizzle?
It's my nickname for you. :neverusethis:
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Cool P swizzle.
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T-Fizzle is more appropriate Puppies. :lol
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The truth hurts. Lol
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Oh it's awful. :lol
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:rollin
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T-Fizzle is more appropriate Puppies. :lol
I believe that's how the lovely Mrs TAC has him listed in her phone contacts.
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Tears
Pat Boone
Chaos Addict?
Bat for Lashes
Ghost
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Tayllor fucking Swift?? Is Kev playing??
That must be Stadler.
Hi guys! :) :)
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Tears
Pat Boone
Chaos Addict?
Bat for Lashes
Ghost
Ah... the unsolved Rush cover!!!
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Boys of Summer wouldn’t happen to be Bat For Lashes, would it?
And I’ll say Chaos Addict is a fairly safe bet for I Will Remember
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Disturbed - Sound Of Silence
Bat For Lashes - The Boys Of Summer
Pain Of Salvation - Hallelujah
HOF: The Clientele - Or__e__ _eac_
Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver
Chaos Addict - I Will Remember
Allegaeon - Roundabout
Pat Boone - Holy Diver
Kingshmegland: Alice in Chains- Tears
Apocalypitica - Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
BADBADNOTGOOD - Limit To Your Love
Chaos Divine - Africa
Ghost - Enter Sandman
Kip Winger - Limelight
Taylor Swift - Drops Of Jupiter
Thank You Scientist - My Fames Disappearing Act
Letters picked: M, I, E, A, F, L, D, C, R, O
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Got home from vacation, normal cadence should resume. First impressions coming soon.
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There’s a few here I really like.
There’s a few here I really don’t.
I wonder what will come out on top?
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Fascinating to see the same song up there twice. Curious to see which will prevail.
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Fascinating to see the same song up there twice. Curious to see which will prevail.
Sure will..
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Fascinating to see the same song up there twice. Curious to see which will prevail.
Would have to be Killswitch right? They absolutely nailed it, put in a bit of their own sound as well and it all slaps!
Then again, I haven’t heard Pat Boone’s version, but I never cared did anything from Boone.
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Alright so here is the solved hangman, first impressions later tonight:
jingle.boy: Disturbed - Sound Of Silence
Puppies_On_Acid: Bat For Lashes - The Boys Of Summer
senecadawg2: Pain Of Salvation - Hallelujah
HOF: The Clientele - Orpheus Beach
Vmader00: Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver
Tomislav95: Chaos Addict - I Will Remember
Lonestar: Allegaeon - Roundabout
TAC: Pat Boone - Holy Diver
Kingshmegland: Alice In Chains - Tears
Luoto: Apocalyptica - Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
Sacul: BADBADNOTGOOD - Limit To Your Love
Deadeye21: Chaos Divine - Africa
Elite: Ghost - Enter Sandman
wolfking: Kip Winger - Limelight
Stadler: Taylor Swift - Drops Of Jupiter
Cyril: Thank You Scientist - My Famed Disappearing Act
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Fascinating to see the same song up there twice. Curious to see which will prevail.
Sure will..
Sure will... :corn
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Chad Addict covering Toto's "I Will Remember?!" HELL YEAH!!
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Chad Addict covering Toto's "I Will Remember?!" HELL YEAH!!
Chad Addict.... Dude... :lol
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Chad Addict covering Toto's "I Will Remember?!" HELL YEAH!!
Chad Addict.... Dude... :lol
:rollin
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:facepalm:
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Auto correct because I love Chad so much. :lol
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That's more like auto incorrect.
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Tim, Tim, Tim. Don't stand in the way of what Chad and I have.
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Does he make you kiss him through a mask?
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Only when we role-playing.
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Does he make you kiss him through a mask?
:lol
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Does he make you kiss him through a mask?
Safety first!
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Does he make you kiss him through a mask?
Safety first!
If it's Joe we're talking about, can't blame you for masking up first.
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give me the D for Dang, those aren't firST IMpresSIOns
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Does he make you kiss him through a mask?
Safety first!
If it's Joe we're talking about, can't blame you for masking up first.
Got my second booster. Only thing Chad needs to worry about is him losing his breath from my weight.
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Alright first impression time:
TAC: Pat Boone - "Holy Diver" - This is jazzy
The solo gave me blue balls
I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
This has a cool jam vibe
Ohh this is tasty
HOF: The Clientele - "Orpheus Beach" - Is this what kids call shoegaze?
Love the instrumentation
Puppies_On_Acid: Bat For Lashes - "The Boys Of Summer" - Haunting
Vmader00: Killswitch Engage - "Holy Diver" - Oh fuck not these guys
jingle.boy: Disturbed - "Sound Of Silence" - A cover of one of the few songs I enjoy from the original artist
Definitely better than I expected
Deadeye21: Chaos Divine - "Africa" - This reminds me of Leo's cover
I don't know if I like the vocals or not…
Not as cheesy as I thought it would be
I'm familiar with this tune!
Taking the original and making it slightly more generic
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Was I the surprise?
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Sound of Silence:
Alright first impression time:
I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
Haunting
A cover of one of the few songs I enjoy from the original artist
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Nope
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Sound of Silence:
Alright first impression time:
I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
Haunting
A cover of one of the few songs I enjoy from the original artist
Yup!
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Haunting?
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Am I jazzy?
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I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
Haunting
Definitely better than I expected
One of these?
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Sound of Silence:
Alright first impression time:
I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
Haunting
A cover of one of the few songs I enjoy from the original artist
Yup!
Well suck me sideways! I finally got one on my first guess. :fistpump:
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Alright first impression time:
Oh fuck not these guys
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Am I shoegaze? I don’t actually know what shoegaze is either.
Actually, I’m gonna go with “Haunting.”
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Tasty?
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Am I jazzy?
Or am I? :P
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I'm familiar with this tune?
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Alright first impression time:
The solo gave me blue balls
I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
This has a cool jam vibe
Ohh this is tasty
Love the instrumentation
Not as cheesy as I thought it would be
I'm familiar with this tune!
Hard to narrow it down further, but it’s gotta be within these surely.
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fuck not these guys is Ghost, isn’t it? :lol
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fuck not these guys is Ghost, isn’t it? :lol
I sure hope so :biggrin:
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Haunting?
Nope
Am I jazzy?
You are!I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
Haunting
Definitely better than I expected
One of these?
Yup!
Alright first impression time:
Oh fuck not these guys
lol yup, good guess
Am I shoegaze? I don’t actually know what shoegaze is either.
Actually, I’m gonna go with “Haunting.”
You had the shoegaze impressionTasty?
Nope!
I'm familiar with this tune?
Nope!
Alright first impression time:
The solo gave me blue balls
I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
This has a cool jam vibe
Ohh this is tasty
Love the instrumentation
Not as cheesy as I thought it would be
I'm familiar with this tune!
Hard to narrow it down further, but it’s gotta be within these surely.
You do have to narrow it down, but it's not any of the ones you quoted :)
fuck not these guys is Ghost, isn’t it? :lol
lol it's not
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Then I suppose it reminds you of the Leo cover?
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Is mine tasty? :corn
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One of these?
The solo gave me blue balls
I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
This has a cool jam vibe
Ohh this is tasty
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One of these?
The solo gave me blue balls
I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
This has a cool jam vibe
Ohh this is tasty
I'd guess 'instrumentation' or 'know this tune' for Roundabout.
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know this tune could apply to Enter Sandman as well
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Then I suppose it reminds you of the Leo cover?
Yup
Is mine tasty? :corn
Nope
One of these?
The solo gave me blue balls
I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
This has a cool jam vibe
Ohh this is tasty
No sir!
One of these?
The solo gave me blue balls
I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
This has a cool jam vibe
Ohh this is tasty
I'd guess 'instrumentation' or 'know this tune' for Roundabout.
Nope
know this tune could apply to Enter Sandman as well
Nope
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Ohh this is tasty?
I'm familiar with this tune!?
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Solved first impressions, write-ups coming today when I get home from work:
TAC: Pat Boone - "Holy Diver" - This is jazzy
wolfking: Kip Winger - "Limelight" - The solo gave me blue balls
senecadawg2: Pain Of Salvation - "Hallelujah" - I don't care for the original so this was a surprise
Sacul: BADBADNOTGOOD - "Limit To Your Love" - This has a cool jam vibe
Tomislav95: Chaos Addict - "I Will Remember" - Ohh this is tasty
HOF: The Clientele - "Orpheus Beach" - Is this what kids call shoegaze?
Cyril: Thank You Scientist - "My Famed Disappearing Act" - Love the instrumentation
Puppies_On_Acid: Bat For Lashes - "The Boys Of Summer" - Haunting
Vmader00: Killswitch Engage - "Holy Diver" - Oh fuck not these guys
jingle.boy: Disturbed - "Sound Of Silence" - A cover of one of the few songs I enjoy from the original artist
Stadler: Taylor Swift - "Drops Of Jupiter" - Definitely better than I expected
Deadeye21: Chaos Divine - "Africa" - This reminds me of Leo's cover
Elite: Ghost - "Enter Sandman" - I don't know if I like the vocals or not…
Luoto: Apocalyptica - "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" - Not as cheesy as I thought it would be
Kingshmegland: Alice In Chains - "Tears" - I'm familiar with this tune!
Lonestar: Allegaeon - "Roundabout" - Taking the original and making it slightly more generic
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What the fuck does blue balls mean?
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This reminds me of Leo’s cover is one impression that gives me no idea where this ks going to fall. I don’t know if you care for Leo or hate his work, I don’t know if this compares favourably or unfavourably. This has me on edge.
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Who the fuck is Leo?
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Who the fuck is Leo?
Assuming we’re talking the same man, Leo Moracchioli. Used to be a great cover artist, but his choices lately aren’t that grand.
This is his Africa cover.
https://youtu.be/MH9FyLsfDzw (https://youtu.be/MH9FyLsfDzw)
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Yikes... Looks like I may be tanking myself out of the album round...
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Yikes... Looks like I may be tanking myself out of the album round...
Don’t feel bad, I never stood a chance!
Picking my final song as we speak. I was saving a special artist for this final moment, was hoping to play an entire album of theirs but now I’ve gotta pick just one song which makes it hard.
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Yeah, except I had a specific album I wanted to test out. Oh well..
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Yep. I did too.
Oh well, you can try it out on me. I’m going to run an 11 rounder myself after this roulette is fully finished. You may have another chance!
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Who the fuck is Leo?
Assuming we’re talking the same man, Leo Moracchioli. Used to be a great cover artist, but his choices lately aren’t that grand.
This is his Africa cover.
https://youtu.be/MH9FyLsfDzw (https://youtu.be/MH9FyLsfDzw)
Yup that's him, I haven't checked out his stuff in a while though.
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That's a promising first impression, for sure. Looking forward to seeing the results.
On a separate note, I'm thinking of sending another cover for the next round. In choosing my submission for this round, I made a playlist of my favorite covers, and boy oh boy, there are some killer songs on there.
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Love the Instrumentation!
...hate the vocals. 2/5
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Somebody should have sent the Pain of Salvation Holy Diver cover as well
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That's a promising first impression, for sure. Looking forward to seeing the results.
On a separate note, I'm thinking of sending another cover for the next round. In choosing my submission for this round, I made a playlist of my favorite covers, and boy oh boy, there are some killer songs on there.
Do it! No restrictions for next round (aside from the usual RYM album rule)
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Who the fuck is Leo?
Assuming we’re talking the same man, Leo Moracchioli. Used to be a great cover artist, but his choices lately aren’t that grand.
This is his Africa cover.
https://youtu.be/MH9FyLsfDzw (https://youtu.be/MH9FyLsfDzw)
*thinks about clicking* ...........uhhh.....nah.
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Great covers this round so the scores mirror that. One more full round guys!
Round 8 Results:
HOF
The Clientele - "Orpheus Beach"
I'm not familiar with the original so I checked it out then gave this track a spin. This cover improves on the original IMO. Stylistically I think this stays pretty true to the original but it's more interesting to listen to. I've found myself spinning this track over and over since hearing. It's a great choice, a great song, and a great cover
5 + 1
Cyril
Thank You Scientist - "My Famed Disappearing Act"
I've had this song stuck in my head since hearing it the first time. Great up-tempo song with a catchy chorus. I think I've listened to this song most this round, this seems like it would a killer tune to see live. I think I’ve heard a few songs from Thank You Scientist in passing but nothing has stuck like this track.
5
Deadeye21
Chaos Divine - "Africa"
The heaviness of this track reminded me of the cover Leo did a few years ago (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH9FyLsfDzw if you're interested) but with some much-needed dynamics. I remember checking out all the covers that were popping up a few years and none of the stuck with me like this one has. I really love the original and I love this track.
5 + 1
Kingshmegland
Alice In Chains - "Tears"
This is one of my favorite tracks of 2112. I'm probably in the minority but I think the back half of 2112 is stronger than the title track. Anyway, I love AIC and Rush so this cover should work right? Well, it sure as hell does. I love this cover. The harmonies are fantastic as well as the instrumentation. They give a new life to an already fantastic song.
5 + 1
Sacul
BADBADNOTGOOD - "Limit To Your Love"
I remembered that this song came off a Feist album but I was completely drawing a blank to how the song was played. I gave the original a spin, then took a listen to the James Blake cover which I didn’t care for before moving to this cove. This cover sounds like it could’ve come from a jam session and I love that quality about it. I don't think it overshadows the original but it compliments it really well. Listening to this cover reminds me of something I could hear Submotion Orchestra doing.
4.5 + 1
Puppies_On_Acid
Bat For Lashes - "The Boys Of Summer"
This song blows the original away. Natasha shines bright and the added synths are fantastic. This version is a lot more somber and introspective, both qualities which elevate it above the original
4.5 + 1
Jingle.boy
Disturbed - "Sound Of Silence"
My interest was immediately peaked when you sent this cover. I like Disturbed, they were one of my first concerts I went to solo and I really like Sound of Silence despite not being a fan of Simon & Garfunkel. David's voice is very powerful here and turns the song form a delicate piece of music to more of an anthem. Really great cover that I think ranks about as high as the original. Thank god you didn’t send “Shout” otherwise it would’ve been the first song given a 1 :lol
4.5 + 1
Senecadawg2
Pain Of Salvation - "Hallelujah"
I don't like Hallelujah, I think it’s a very overhyped song and as much as I love Jeff Buckley I don't really like his version either (although it's slightly better than the Leonard Cohen version). This is probably the best version of the song I've heard. They capture the spirit of the song but still make it their own and they make it better. There is a great little guitar solo here, the vocals (and backing vocals) are great. It rocks!
4 + 1
Tomislav95
Chaos Addict - "I Will Remember"
I love the mix and power of this song. It's dynamically very different from the original but I like that, I like when bands put their own flavor on covers. The vocals are the real star of the show here.
4 + 1
Vmader00
Killswitch Engage - "Holy Diver"
My brother-in-law loves Killswitch Engage, it's all he talks about. I've heard countless stories about this cover from him but never checked it out so I guess I have to for this roulette. Turns out It’s not bad! The vocals are great; the riffs are heavy and crunchy but never get muddy. I've spun this a few times and it holds up every time. I guess I'll have to tell my BIL that I finally listened to this song.
4 + 1
Stadler
Taylor Swift - "Drops Of Jupiter"
My wife is a massive Train fan and a pretty big Taylor Swift fan so I'm intimately familiar with material from both artists. For what it's worth Pat, the lead singer from Train is one of the best live vocalists I've ever seen and I think Taylor works better in a studio setting rather than live. Pat is a hard act to follow and I think Taylor does a good job capturing the vibe of the song while adding a more personal touch but she just doesn't quite get there. I’m not usually a fan of acoustic guitar + vocal guitar covers so I’m probably a little biased here.
4 + 1
Luoto
Apocalyptica - "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)"
This is a solid cover, It’s opened up to me with repeat listens. I've heard Apocalyptica’s material in passing over the years, it's ranged from meh to good. This is on the good side. I wish they took a little more liberty with the arrangement and mix. I recently went and saw a string quartet cover Ed Sheeran's music and one of the things that impressed me most was the slight alterations to the arrangements to make them more palatable for the strings, versus a straight ahead cover, I wish they did that here.
3.5 + 1
TAC
Pat Boone - "Holy Diver
A really fun take on the Dio classic but sadly takes second place to the other Holy Diver cover. I enjoy the arrangement; it reminds me a lot of post-modern jukebox however this version does lack a bit of energy. It seems like a cover done by a band as a request, not because they actually wanted to do it, but it’s still pretty good so I can’t hate on it too much.
3.5 + 1
Wolfking
Kip Winger - "Limelight”
Excited to listen to this cover of one of my favorite Rush songs. It's a good cover that hits the key melodies of the original but that little instrumental break right before the chorus really took me out of the song. I found it more distracting than adding anything to the song.
3.5 + 1
Elite
Ghost - "Enter Sandman”
This is a hard song to cover. It's such a big part of American rock/metal culture that it's tough to do a straight ahead cover and try to match the intensity of the original. I'll start with the good; the re-arrangement of the song is fantastic. It shaves a few minutes off the original and gives a unique spin on the track and puts it in a tidy radio edit length format. Now the negative, the vocals; they bring the overall cover down IMO. It's hard to match the intensity of Hetfield's timbre and vocal style (and again I realize the bias due to hearing the original for so long) but it just seems gutless and lacks power. I wish his approach was different, but I fully admit I don't know what I would change.
3.5 + 1
Lonestar
Allegaeon - "Roundabout”
This song isn't bad but it strips away something from the original in an attempt to bring it to more of a progish metal space. The original had so much character, this song lacks that. There are good moments here and there and I do think they did a good job covering the song, I just think this version isn't that memorable
3.5 + 1
Scores so far:
jingle.boy - 40.5
Kingshmegland - 40.5
Vmader00 - 40
senecadawg2 - 39.5
Sacul - 38.5
Lonestar - 38.5
Elite - 37.5
HOF - 36.5
Stadler - 36
wolfking - 35.5
Luoto - 35
TAC - 34.5
Tomislav95 - 34.5
Deadeye21 - 34.5
Cyril - 32.5
Puppies_On_Acid - 31
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i checked and i already added my ninth and final song to the playlist
i can still totally make the finals right :neverusethis:
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3 top finishes in a row! I’m glad I decided to change course and send The Clientele. Was gonna send something more rocky, but I was going through some songs later at night and that’s the one that really hit right in the moment. It’s a great song by a great band. If you liked that, there’s a lot more in a similar vein where that came from.
Will have to figure out what to send next. I’m a little bit out of pocket the next two days so it might be Thursday night or Friday.
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Yay! I finished in the top 3. I made a good choice here then. Doesn’t pull me out of the bottom 3 overall, but not bad.
Will have a look through everything by my selected artist and send in my final song soon.
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I finally got something to stick! :metal
I'm glad you liked that Boys of Summer cover. It's the best cover of that song I've ever heard and I love how Natasha made it her own. Although I do like the original a lot as well.
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Nice, I'm glad you liked it! Check their album Sacrament of Hope, it's pretty good.
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And my final song for this Roulette is officially in the pile. Looking forward to seeing what it’s up against. Very proud to have made the top 3 at least once.
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Criminal assessment. Sending shortly.
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Yeah, I felt the need to call 911, cuz Roundabout was just robbed.
Anyway, I'm torn - take a chance and send something a little off the grid, or stick with what brought me to the dance.
Choices, choices.
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It's King Kong Bundy vs. The Mounty. The boarder wars! :metal
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The moment I saw you rated Killswitch a 2.5 in RYM, I figured this was risky, but I did not think my other choices would do better. I knew I would lose the top spot eventually but I'm still in the running. I'll probably change my submission to this round, so give me some time to come up with something stronger.
Also, not sure if you answered this but how are you scoring the album round? still 1-5 or are you rating each song individually and then doing an average?
By the way, the reason why I guessed Disturbed so quickly in Hangman is because I figured someone would send one of their covers. Honestly, I expected Land of Confusion.
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By the way, the reason why I guessed Disturbed so quickly in Hangman is because I figured someone would send one of their covers. Honestly, I expected Land of Confusion.
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t thinking about it after I tried to send S.O.S but someone else had already done it.
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It's King Kong Bundy vs. The Mounty. The boarder wars! :metal
The Mounty? Really, that's the best you could come up with?
You're way too hairy to be KKB. George The Animal Steele maybe, but not Bundy.
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It's King Kong Bundy vs. The Mounty. The boarder wars! :metal
The Mounty? Really, that's the best you could come up with?
You're way too hairy to be KKB. George The Animal Steele maybe, but not Bundy.
The Curler? :lol
Was there ever a Canadian wrestler? I can't remember.
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It's King Kong Bundy vs. The Mounty. The boarder wars! :metal
The Mounty? Really, that's the best you could come up with?
You're way too hairy to be KKB. George The Animal Steele maybe, but not Bundy.
The Curler? :lol
Was there ever a Canadian wrestler? I can't remember.
Bret Hart, Edge, Jericho
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But they never had the persona as a Canadian. I really can't think of one.
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There was a wrestler known as the Mountie, just checked.
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But they never had the persona as a Canadian. I really can't think of one.
If we want to use the persona of our home country, then you'd have to be Doink the Clown.
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But they never had the persona as a Canadian. I really can't think of one.
If we want to use the persona of our home country, then you'd have to be Doink the Clown.
Bubbles the Wrestler.
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Criminal assessment. Sending shortly.
What's also criminal is that I didn't know Allegaeon did a cover of Roundabout. Now I must go listen to it. :metal
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Criminal assessment. Sending shortly.
What's also criminal is that I didn't know Allegaeon did a cover of Roundabout. Now I must go listen to it. :metal
Absolutely. They fucking crush it. :metal
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hell yeah, they're an amazing band, and that record is mostly covers in that same style, it's great
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Sent!
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:corn
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:corn
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Still waiting on a few stragglers.
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I believe I sent
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You did! :)
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I'm one. I'll send today.
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Wasn’t me!
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I feel like I sent. Did I?
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I sent mine.
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One missing, I've sent them a message
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I’m fairly sure I was one of the first to send, so not me.
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I think it's time to shame them publicly.
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I say we shame the F*** out of them.
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One missing, I've sent them a message
Can I send 2 songs, whichever gets the highest grade I get, and that person gets the lower scoring song?
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I say the late person has to trade spots with me.
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I say the late person has to trade spots with me.
I checked with him: he says no. ;) :) :) :) :)
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:lol alright guys well last full round hangman, here it is:
_____at - T_____ __ ____
A__an_ ___ts - _a__ T__ ____d
___ ___ T_a_n - ____s___nd
A___s__t_ - S_as_ns __ __t___
__d___t__n - _a__ _n ___
___ __ T__ants - __n_d__ __ ____t (Da_n _n T__ Da__n_ss)
S____ __s - Sta_a____
_a____ ______t - _a___ T_ S__ ___
___A - St_a_ T__ S___s
___ans __ S______ - __nt__
N_______A - _____n' _____n'
_st__a - D_at___ss
___a___ - As__ns__n
T__ ___an - ___ass__ | ___ta____s
N___ - _nd___n_ T__ _t__na_ ____stat__n __ __a__
___a __t_ __nd__ - _____s __ _______n
Letters picked: Z, T, A, S, N, D
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give me the Z for Zoinks Scoob! This Is Gonna Be My Last Round!
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T for TIIIIIMMYEH!!!
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A
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S
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Give me the N for not a winner this time
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Give me the N for not a winner this time
Don't worry, you are a winner in our heart.
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Gimme the final D
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Updated!
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How about a C for can’t wait to see how this one ends
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Nile?
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I for I got nothin
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Big Big Train
Oceans of Slumber - Winter
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Ostura - Deathless
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Ostura - Deathless
Good track, also eliminates that from the album round.
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Looks like a song up there called Ascension, but I'm not familiar with the act.
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____eat - Te___e __ E_ur
Tomislav95: Arcane Roots - Half The World
Big Big Train - _ri_s__und
Stadler: Aerosmith - Seasons Of Wither
Redemption - Fall On You
Woe Of Tyrants - Kingdom Of Might (Dawn In The Darkness)
Sigur Ros - Stara__ur
_ar_c_ _r__ect - _a___ T_ See __u
___A - Stra_ T_e S_ies
Oceans Of Slumber - Winter
Lonestar: NEMOPHILIA - Rollin' Rollin'
Ostura - Deathless
___a_er - Ascension
Luoto: The Ocean - Jurassic | Cretaceous
NILE - Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame
Emma Ruth Rundle - _____s __ ___i_i_n
Letters picked: Z, T, A, S, N, D, C, I, E, U, R
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Enduring the Eternal Molestation of Flame
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Aerosmith - Seasons of Winter ... gotta be Stads
The Ocean - <dunno>, but surely it's Rich!?
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Updated
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Seasons of WITHER.
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Let's get an E
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ocean song is Jurassic | Cetacean or however it's spelled
Arcane Roots - Half the World, good stuff
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Seasons of WITHER.
Yeah, that too.
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Updated - except The Ocean
Fix'd
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Enduring the Eternal Molestation of Flame
For a second I thought I sent Nile, but I wouldn't have sent this song.
I don't remember what I sent now... :corn
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I’ll go for a U this time around.
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The Ocean - <dunno>, but surely it's Rich!?
Nope, wasn't me!
Tomislav? Luoto?
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Updated!
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There's a Sigur Rios up there.
Woe Of Tyrants - Kingdom Of Might (Dawn In The Darkness)
Two people sent Seasons of Wither?? :lol
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Redemption
Emma Ruth Rundle
Did Tomislav send Arcane Roots?
Also, Cretaceous* ;D
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Redemption
Emma Ruth Rundle
Did Tomislav send Arcane Roots?
Also, Cretaceous* ;D
I might've send a lot of these but you're right :D
That Redemption song is Fall on you?
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Redemption
Emma Ruth Rundle
Did Tomislav send Arcane Roots?
Also, Cretaceous* ;D
I might've send a lot of these but you're right :D
That Redemption song is Fall on you?
Kade.
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There's a Sigur Rios up there.
Woe Of Tyrants - Kingdom Of Might (Dawn In The Darkness)
Two people sent Seasons of Wither?? :lol
Damn right; it's a bitchin' song.
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Another update coming soon but I just wanted to pop in and say that this round is so far the strongest of the roulette so far. Really great tunes this round :tup
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Another update coming soon but I just wanted to pop in and say that this round is so far the strongest of the roulette so far. Really great tunes this round :tup
Money shot round.
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Updated!
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NEMONIA-Coughin' Coughin'
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:lol while I don't want to throw to many hints I thought that particular song was going to be a Limp Bizkit cover
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Cheers.
I’ll take Rollin’ Rollin’ by NEMOPHILLIA, and an R for the board.
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Redemption
Emma Ruth Rundle
Did Tomislav send Arcane Roots?
Also, Cretaceous* ;D
I might've send a lot of these but you're right :D
That Redemption song is Fall on you?
Kade.
Negative.
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Redemption
Emma Ruth Rundle
Did Tomislav send Arcane Roots?
Also, Cretaceous* ;D
I might've send a lot of these but you're right :D
That Redemption song is Fall on you?
Kade.
Negative.
Is that um.. a deNile?
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Redemption
Emma Ruth Rundle
Did Tomislav send Arcane Roots?
Also, Cretaceous* ;D
I might've send a lot of these but you're right :D
That Redemption song is Fall on you?
Kade.
Negative.
Is that um.. a deNile?
I have no idea what you are talking about.......
Actually, Chad, you should check my song out once it's revealed, I think you'll really enjoy it.
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Cheers.
I’ll take Rollin’ Rollin’ by NEMOPHILLIA, and an R for the board.
It's Nemophila, but yeah
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Lonestar sent Nemophila.
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Such talent.... So much prognostication
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Not only that but I have a knack for predictions. ;D
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Not only that but I have a knack for predictions. ;D
Or perversions.
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Hey, me and Lonestar are having a nice chat here..
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Not the chat I'm having with him on an app you won't use you old bastard.
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But I have the DTF app.
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Suuuure.
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Yeah, we're on it right now.
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You can't even guess my song.
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You sent the Hooters?
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Lol. Nope.
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Styx without DDY?
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Not only that but I have a knack for predictions. ;D
Not based on the last two posts.
Also, I predict you will not be submitting an album.
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You sent the Hooters?
:lol
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Updated! First impressions tonight!
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Not only that but I have a knack for predictions. ;D
Not based on the last two posts.
Also, I predict you will not be submitting an album.
No shit. I knew that 6 rounds ago.
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Staralfur
VOLA - Stray the Skies
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We got some impressions on the horizon?
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We got some impressions on the horizon?
My impression on the horizon is that the closer you get, the further it appears.
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Sorry for the delay, first impressions this evening, here is the solved hangman!
Vmader00:L Volbeat - Temple Of Ekur
Tomislav95: Arcane Roots - Half The World
HOF: Big Big Train - Grimspound
Stadler: Aerosmith - Seasons Of Wither
TAC: Redemption - Fall On You
Puppies_On_Acid: Woe Of Tyrants - Kingdom Of Might (Dawn In The Darkness)
Sacul: Sigur Ros - Staralfur
Kingshmegland: Barock Project - Happy To See You
Elite: VOLA - Stray The Skies
Cyril: Oceans Of Slumber - Winter
Lonestar: NEMOPHILIA - Rollin' Rollin'
jingle.boy: Ostura - Deathless
Deadeye21: Voyager - Ascension
Luoto: The Ocean - Jurassic | Cretaceous
wolfking: NILE - Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame
senecadawg2: Emma Ruth Rundle - Blooms Of Oblivion
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Actually fuck it, I'll be a bit late to work, here are the first impressions:
Lonestar: NEMOPHILA - "Rollin' Rollin'" - Wow, that bass riff!
This song keeps marching forward
Fantastic tune!
This song had me curious
wolfking: NILE - "Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame" - Yeesh, this one is rough
I'm searching myself for the right score to give
Awesome growls!
This band is difficult for me to get into
Kingshmegland: Barock Project - "Happy To See You" - Did I just walk into a renaissance festival?
Wow, that guitar riff!
I'm very familiar with this song
Reminds me a bit of Nirvana
I was worried I'd have to give this song a 0
Almost like a rock gospel
HOF: Big Big Train - "Grimspound" - A lovely relaxed piece of music
Stadler: Aerosmith - "Seasons Of Wither" - I didn't think this band had any more surprises for me
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Did I just walk into a renaissance festival?
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For the strongest round of the roulette so far, there are a couple of filthy impressions up there.
I'm not sure I can link Deathless to any of the more specific ones (eg, it ain't the bass riff one, or growls), so I have a feeling it's either a really good one, ore a really bad one. I'll just sit tight and wait.
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I’m very afraid it’s gonna be the “I was worried I was going to have to give this song a 0”. I pray it isn’t. I’m hoping for wow, that guitar riff because the kick in was one of the moments that solidified my fandom for the band. It’s probably gonna be one of the negative ones based on my scores within this roulette as a whole though, so I won’t get my hopes up too high.
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This song had me curious
I'm very familiar with this song
A lovely relaxed piece of music
I didn't think this band had any more surprises for me
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I was worried I'd have to give this song a 0.
Yeah, this one is rough
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That bass riff is definitely Nemophila... Hariguchi-san kicks ass in that track!
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A lovely relaxed piece of music.
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A lovely relaxed piece of music.
Same
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Did I just walk into a renaissance festival?
Yes!, now where is my turkey leg
I’m very afraid it’s gonna be the “I was worried I was going to have to give this song a 0”. I pray it isn’t. I’m hoping for wow, that guitar riff because the kick in was one of the moments that solidified my fandom for the band. It’s probably gonna be one of the negative ones based on my scores within this roulette as a whole though, so I won’t get my hopes up too high.
Nope!
This song had me curious
I'm very familiar with this song
A lovely relaxed piece of music
I didn't think this band had any more surprises for me
Yup!
I was worried I'd have to give this song a 0.
Yeah, this one is rough
Yup!
That bass riff is definitely Nemophila... Hariguchi-san kicks ass in that track!
Yup!
A lovely relaxed piece of music.
Yup!
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I'm no wench! Get your own leg! :lol
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Awwww yeah....
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Still having trouble picking out mine, but looking at the rest.... I'm going to guess either BBT or Redemption is difficult to get in to. But since BBT is guessed already....
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Is Deathless a Rock Gospel? Given all the symphonic elements, and soaring vox ... I can see that being the ticket.
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marching forward? fantastic tune? i was worried i'd have to give this song a 0?
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Is it one of these 4?
Fantastic tune!
This song had me curious
I'm searching myself for the right score to give
This band is difficult for me to get into
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Mine is marching forward.
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Mine is marching forward.
Thanks Yngwie.
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Mine is marching forward.
Thanks Yngwie.
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Is Sigur Rós the fantastic tune? Because I'd agree :P
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I think I’m leaning towards “this song had me curious” this evening
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Mine is marching forward.
Thanks Yngwie.
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Another update, results tomorrow!:
Lonestar: NEMOPHILA - "Rollin' Rollin'" - Wow, that bass riff!
This song keeps marching forward
Deadeye21: Voyage - "Ascension" - Fantastic tune!
This song had me curious
wolfking: NILE - "Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame" - Yeesh, this one is rough
I'm searching myself for the right score to give
Awesome growls!
This band is difficult for me to get into
Kingshmegland: Barock Project - "Happy To See You" - Did I just walk into a renaissance festival?
Wow, that guitar riff!
I'm very familiar with this song
Reminds me a bit of Nirvana
I was worried I'd have to give this song a 0
Almost like a rock gospel
HOF: Big Big Train - "Grimspound" - A lovely relaxed piece of music
Stadler: Aerosmith - "Seasons Of Wither" - I didn't think this band had any more surprises for me
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Still having trouble picking out mine, but looking at the rest.... I'm going to guess either BBT or Redemption is difficult to get in to. But since BBT is guessed already....
No to Redemption
Is Deathless a Rock Gospel? Given all the symphonic elements, and soaring vox ... I can see that being the ticket.
Nope
marching forward? fantastic tune? i was worried i'd have to give this song a 0?
Nope
Is it one of these 4?
Fantastic tune!
This song had me curious
I'm searching myself for the right score to give
This band is difficult for me to get into
yes!
Mine is marching forward.
Nope!
Is Sigur Rós the fantastic tune? Because I'd agree :P
Nope!
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Another update, results tomorrow!:
Deadeye21: Voyager - "Ascension" - Fantastic tune!
You know what, if this is the last round I get to play, I’m glad I got to have this as my final first impression!
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:corn
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Alright first impressions, results coming up:
Lonestar: NEMOPHILA - "Rollin' Rollin'" - Wow, that bass riff!
jingle.boy: Ostura - "Deathless" - This song keeps marching forward
Deadeye21: Voyage - "Ascension" - Fantastic tune!
Luoto: The Ocean - "Jurassic | Cretaceous" - This song had me curious
wolfking: NILE - "Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame" - Yeesh, this one is rough
TAC: Redemption - "Fall On You" - I'm searching myself for the right score to give
Puppies_On_Acid: Woe Of Tyrants - "Kingdom Of Might (Dawn In The Darkness) - Awesome growls!
Sacul: Sigur Ros - "Staralfur" - This band is difficult for me to get into
Kingshmegland: Barock Project - "Happy To See You" - Did I just walk into a renaissance festival?
Elite: VOLA - "Stray The Skies" - Wow, that guitar riff!
Cyril: Oceans Of Slumber - "Winter" - I'm very familiar with this song
senecadawg2: Emma Ruth Rundle - "Blooms Of Oblivion" - Reminds me a bit of Nirvana
Vmader00: Volbeat - "Temple Of Ekur" - I was worried I'd have to give this song a 0
Tomislav95: - Arcane Roots - "Half The World" - Almost like a rock gospel
HOF: Big Big Train - "Grimspound" - A lovely relaxed piece of music
Stadler: Aerosmith - "Seasons Of Wither" - I didn't think this band had any more surprises for me
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interesting, oceans of slumber weren't listed on your RYM page
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Neither was Sigur Rós, damn :lol
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Excited to see how this one goes! Not a huge fan of Nirvana myself, but hopefully it reminded you of all their best qualities :lol
Still kind of bummed about blowing my good position in these last couple rounds.
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Getting excited for the final lot of results.
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interesting, oceans of slumber weren't listed on your RYM page
It wasn't, I never got around to checking the album out, in just really familiar with the song.
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Here there, here are the final results. First off I want to sincerely thank everyone who has participated in the roulette so far. I really enjoyed most of the music I've heard and I have dozens of albums to listen to now! I won't wait another ten years to host another one :)
Round 9 Results:
Elite
VOLA - "Stray The Skies"
That opening guitar riff is just filthy, I love it! The rest of the song is really good too, the chorus is a perfect ying to the verses yang. The only complaint here is that the song is too short which is a take I rarely have. Normally I'm all for trimming the fat this song but in a round where most songs lean longer this one could've put some more time under its belt.
5
Deadeye21
Voyager - "Ascension"
I love this song. I've only listened to a few other songs this round so far but I have a feeling this will be one of my favorites. The riffs here are solid and the added synth give it’s a sort of post-rock/post-metal feel. I like the vocalist a lot but I think this song could work really well as an instrumental pick too. Thanks for the great track!
5
Senecadawg21
Emma Ruth Rundle - "Blooms Of Oblivion"
I just started to get into Emma Ruth Rundle so this track is new to me. So far everything I've heard from her I've really liked and this is no different. There is a rawness here that reminds me a bit of the song "Something in the Way" by Nirvana but it's much more composed. This is some of my favorite singer/songwriter style of writing. It's dark and brooding but not so much so that it becomes overwrought. One of my favorites of this round and this roulette
5
Tomislav95
Arcane Roots - "Half The World"
I wanted to avoid calling this grand because I'm pretty sure I said that about half the songs in this roulette but it is quite epic despite its length. The drum work here is awesome, I really love the slightly dissonant feeling those snare triplets have in the chorus. Another stellar track 4.5
HOF
Big Big Train - "Grimspound"
Big Big Train has been on my radar for a while now, it feels like every time I click into what "What album are you listening to now" thread Zydar is spinning a BBT album so I was looking forward to this song and it didn’t let me down. I love the orchestration and the way the song is composed, there is a melancholy feel to the whole track that is really enjoyable. My only real issue here is the lead singer. I'm not really a fan of the timbre of his voice. It's the same issue I had with The Flower Kings, it was just off to me. Fortunately, the music really carries this track and gives it a great score.
4.5
Stadler
Aerosmith - "Seasons Of Wither"
I'm pretty familiar with Aerosmith, they were a staple in the house growing up and I really came to love "Pump" through "Nine Lives" when I got older. By in large the older stuff never stuck with me aside from the hits. This song came as a shock to me, not only is this song fantastic but it easily shot up to top 10, maybe even top 5 Aerosmith songs. The main riff has a proggy sort of Rush feel to me and Steven Tyler takes care to not overdo it. It's a stellar song from start to finish and one I've been spinning nonstop since hearing it.
4.5
Cyril
Oceans Of Slumber - "Winter"
This song popped up on my Spotify Discovery playlist a little bit ago and from that moment I fell in love. Cammie's voice is stellar in the first verse and the drum arrangement makes me want to hit repeat before a full minute has even passed. They have this sense of built-up tension that gets released when the cookie monster vocals hit. The only thing keeping this song from getting a 5 is that I wish it spent more time with the clean vocals in the intro and developed those ideas out further.
4.5
Lonestar
NEMOPHILA - "Rollin’ Rollin’"
Man this song rocks hard. I love it. My only real knock against it is the vocals, they work in the chorus but not in the verses for me. I think over time though I'll come to like them more. After a few spins I already grew to enjoy them. I think it was just an issue with my expectations of the song after hearing the first couple of measures. The solo is fucking fire.
4.5
Luoto
The Ocean - "Jurassic | Cretaceous"
I see on Spotify that Katatonia is tagged on this song. I didn't do much research to see what (if any) involvement they had with this tack but it had me curious, I like Katatonia but haven't heard of The Ocean. Listening through this song I can see some of the Katatonia influence (could just be making this up, maybe the vocals are the only contribution), there is some great chugs and riffage in the chorus but when the horns kick in that really elevates this track to a whole new level. I love when vocals kick in the middle part (Jonas?) and take a slower darker turn, it gives the song some additional depth. Love this track, awesome pick.
4.5
TAC
Redemption - "Fall On You"
I'm torn on this track. I've given it a few listens and every spin has gotten a different response. First listen wasn't really that impressive, a couple more spins and I'm starting to dig but it's not clicking fully with me. The melodies, riffs, vocals, mix, it's all good but not great. It just feels like it's lacking a certain something.
4
Puppies_On_Acid
Woe Of Tyrants - "Kingdom Of Might (Dawn In The Darkness)"
I'm not really sure what this would classified as but it's pretty damn good. There are some great melodies here coupled with some great vocals. The mix could use a little love, there isn't much oomph to the track.
4
Kingshmegland
Barock Project - "Happy To See You
My very first impression when hearing the first 15-20 seconds was off putting but the song got better quick. It has this up-tempo feel that is refreshing and the song rewards repeat listens. Interesting pick King!
4
Jingle.boy
Ostura - "Deathless”
A good tune with great orchestration layered on top. The little quick turns they do before he goes into the upper register are really cool. What keeps this song from scoring a bit higher is the middle part. It sort of loses a bit of momentum for me and comes off disjointed. Solid pick!
4
Vmader00
Volbeat - "Temple Of Ekur”
I remember when I first heard Volbeat years ago and I absolutely hated their vocalist. He sounded like he was gargling marbles while trying to sing. When I saw this song I was bracing for the awfulness. Instead, this song left me pleasantly surprised. This song doesn't work miracles, I still don't care for the vocalist but he is mixed much better here. I checked out some older songs and it sounds like they've panned his voice further apart which definitely helped. After repeat listens it gets better but it's the instrumentalists that carry this track for me.
3
Sacul
Sigur Ros - "Staralfur”
I've tried to get into Sigur Ros a few times, they seem highly praised on the forum so it's one of those bands that I've already given a fair number of chances to. The vocals just ruin it for me, the quality of his voice is just very abrasive to me. This is definitely one of the better tracks I've heard, it's more digestible and really pretty. I was going to initially give this song a 2 but I've warmed up to it on listens but it's still difficult to get past his voice, fortunately it's kept to minimum here.
3
Wolfking
NILE - "Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame”
Alright so the music here is killer. I'd love to have an instrumental version of this track. It's really the vocals that kill it for me, it just seems like yelling over growling on top of the music and not really making an effort to elevate it. The only part where I though the vocals were good was in that "I will embrace you part".
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Scores so far:
jingle.boy - 44.5
Kingshmegland - 44.5
senecadawg2 - 44.5
Vmader00 - 43
Lonestar - 43
Elite - 42.5
Sacul - 41.5
HOF - 41
Stadler - 40.5
Deadeye21 - 39.5
Luoto - 39.5
Tomislav95 - 39
TAC - 38.5
wolfking - 37.5
Cyril - 37
Puppies_On_Acid - 35
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oops, double post here
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Finishing in the top 2 and in the top 10 overall. Feels so good to use a local band to get my best result! This has been really great. Thanks Reaper!
Well guys, congrats to those advancing into the album round, I hope to see a few of you in a few weeks when I put together my own Roulette.
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Also have to find it epic that Voyager is going on a European tour supporting VOLA later this year, so number 2 supporting number 1 from this round. Epic.
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Oh boy. Now to figure out out of the 3 albums I have in mind to send.
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Awesome!
ERR is one of my most listened to artists of the last year or so, and her newest album, from which that track comes, is fantastic. It's dark and brooding, like you say, but I think that's well balanced by the fact that its not a heavy darkness, and there are plenty of moments of quiet and fragility that don't feel fake. Can't recommend her stuff enough.
I'll explore the album choices now and send shortly. I have two in mind.
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Aww yeah... And you ain't lying about that solo, Saki and Hazuki are fucking tremendous players for sure.
It is making me think about my final submission though... Had a few albums selected, I'll pick something in the next day or so.
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HA! And here I thought I was playing it safe. Should've stuck with Mastodon and gotten a 2 instead :)
Also, not sure if you answered this but how are you scoring the album round? still 1-5 or are you rating each song individually and then doing an average?
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Oh boy. Now to figure out out of the 3 albums I have in mind to send.
You’re still deciding!?!? It’s not like finishing top 5 crept up on you. Get off the pot, you clown.
Will send when I’m back at my laptop.
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Im going to rate the albums the same I rate them on RYM. Ill rank each individual song then add points if the album has a good flow or theme. I do plan on listening to each album twice. Most albums on RYM I only spin once for the ranking.
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Im going to rate the albums the same I rate them on RYM. Ill rank each individual song then add points if the album has a good flow or theme. I do plan on listening to each album twice. Most albums on RYM I only spin once for the ranking.
Thank you :tup
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Oh boy. Now to figure out out of the 3 albums I have in mind to send.
You’re still deciding!?!? It’s not like finishing top 5 crept up on you. Get off the pot, you clown.
Will send when I’m back at my laptop.
Listen you Hoser. I'll slap that toque of your head pal. That's always been my process. 2 or 3 then listen to them and make a decision.
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HOF
Big Big Train - "Grimspound"
Big Big Train has been on my radar for a while now, it feels like every time I click into what "What album are you listening to now" thread Zydar is spinning a BBT album so I was looking forward to this song and it didn’t let me down. I love the orchestration and the way the song is composed, there is a melancholy feel to the whole track that is really enjoyable. My only real issue here is the lead singer. I'm not really a fan of the timbre of his voice. It's the same issue I had with The Flower Kings, it was just off to me. Fortunately, the music really carries this track and gives it a great score.
4.5
Awesome! One of the things that really sets BBT apart is their songs are so well orchestrated, with a mix of instruments and just a lot of depth to the arrangements. The band just have so many talented players that what they make just can’t not sound great. If Longdon (RIP) isn’t your cup of tea as a singer, it may be hard to get past. This song does feature what I think of as more of his lounge singer style (which isn’t present on every song). But he did have a tremendous voice which he used to a great effect. I’d say jump in with The Underfall Yard or English Electric and see how you feel about it then. At the least check out the songs Victorian Brickwork and East Coast Racer as those are two of his (and the whole band’s) finest moments.
This roulette started badly for me, but the second half or so went really well. It was a lot of fun though. Thanks for having me!
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Oh boy. Now to figure out out of the 3 albums I have in mind to send.
You’re still deciding!?!? It’s not like finishing top 5 crept up on you. Get off the pot, you clown.
Will send when I’m back at my laptop.
Listen you Hoser. I'll slap that toque of your head pal. That's always been my process. 2 or 3 then listen to them and make a decision.
Well, at least you know how to spell toque. It's my process too, and seeing as how we've been at/near the top of the leaderboard for a couple of rounds now, I went thru it a while ago - primarily because I was worried Tim might cock-block me, but alas... he did not.
I'm in!
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Curious Reaper... is it still a 5-point scale you're going to use to score the submissions?
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When do I have to have my album in?
:)
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not last :2metal:
also yeah winter is probably the only OoS i could highly recommend but then its kinda incredible so
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Curious Reaper... is it still a 5-point scale you're going to use to score the submissions?
Yup that's right, out of 5 points for the album. I'll have write-ups explaining how that score came about
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6th place isn’t too bad! Just a shame that a 5 still means I lose out on the last roune by just a half point, but that’s what it is :)
Thanks for having me. I’m glad I was able to send you stuff that you enjoyed!!
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Curious Reaper... is it still a 5-point scale you're going to use to score the submissions?
Yup that's right, out of 5 points for the album. I'll have write-ups explaining how that score came about
So results tomorrow? :biggrin:
Hope you enjoy the album I sent. I know its all about taste and all, but it's a top-notch album for me.
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Sent!
There were a few contenders, but I ended up sticking with the choice I'd set aside all the way back in round 2. There are very few albums I've listened to as much as this one. So much so that it's difficult to remember what it was like the first time I heard it.
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And sent as well!
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So... Being a five point scale, being 1.5 behind makes it tricky to win, especially with the quality content I'm sure to be sent, so I'm just gonna wing it and have some fun. Sending soon...
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OK all submissions in so I'm going to start listening tomorrow. It'll probably take me a week to listen through the music so I may toss up an extra game before hangman.
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not last :2metal:
Yeah yeah, rub it in! :lol
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Huh, that's the first time I've heard his voice described like that and I don't get it, it's not like he's growling or yelling :lol. Oh well.
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Huh, that's the first time I've heard his voice described like that and I don't get it, it's not like he's growling or yelling :lol. Oh well.
Yeah, abrasive is not at all how I would describe the vocals in Sigur Ros. :dunno:
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I'm genuinely shocked by that score for Nile....
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:king:
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I'm working through it King promise!
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I'm working through it King promise!
Dock him points for impatience.
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That's my happy dance! Chad, bite your hoser tongue.
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:jingleboy:
That's mine. Real men don't dance.
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:jingleboy:
That's mine. Real men don't dance.
Sure they do. I'm just not good at it.
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OK all submissions in so I'm going to start listening tomorrow. It'll probably take me a week to listen through the music so I may toss up an extra game before hangman.
Where is this fabled extra game?
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I ended up scraping it because I had my father-in-law show up this weekend (rude), had a kids birthday party to go to, and today I have to put mulch down. I will have hangman up today though.
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Alright final hangman, these are formatted as Artist - Album:
_AN_-_AI_ - _nseen _orl_
_ran_ Ne_ - __e _e_il An_ _o_ Are Ra_in_ Insi_e _e
In_er_als - _oi_e _i__in
jingle.boy: Daydream XI - The Circus Of The Tattered And Torn
Rise __ain - Rise __ain
Letters Picked: L, A, R, E, S, O, N, I
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L for length.
:eyebrows:
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A
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R
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L for Tim
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Let's get an E
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Updated.
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L for Tim
Dammit. Chad picked L. I'll take an S.
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Serves you right, fool.
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Fool? My wife calls me worse. :lol
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I'm sure you had it coming.
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I think you know that answer. Lol
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O for Other letters
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N for no clue (as usual).
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I for I have no fucking idea.
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Daydream XI-Circus Of The Tattered And Torn.....J-boy!
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Daydream XI-Circus Of The Tattered And Torn.....J-boy!
I was wondering how long it was going to take for you to get this. :D
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Updated! Completed hangman and first impressions coming up later today!
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Daydream XI-Circus Of The Tattered And Torn.....J-boy!
I was wondering how long it was going to take for you to get this. :D
I haven't followed the thread since I was eliminated. But I poked my head in here yesterday and again this morning.
I actually just listened to it last week.
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BAND-MAID - Unseen world
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Intervals-A Voice Within-Kingshmegland
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Brand New-The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me
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Daydream XI-Circus Of The Tattered And Torn.....J-boy!
I was wondering how long it was going to take for you to get this. :D
I haven't followed the thread since I was eliminated. But I poked my head in here yesterday and again this morning.
I actually just listened to it last week.
So did Reaper!!
BAND MAID is obviously RJ
Intervals is Vmadera
Brand New/ The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me... Seneca
Edit :ninja:
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Last one looks like Rise Again - Rise Again?
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Oh man... That Intervals album is outstanding, as is Daydream...
Glad I'm not really in this one, I'd hate to be in a position to have to beat those.
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I don't know all these albums, but I do see an all-time favorite on the list.
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brand new is the easy winner of these for me lol
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Intervals-A Voice Within-Kingshmegland
Nope.
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Intervals-A Voice Within-Kingshmegland
Nope.
Jingle got it right :corn
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Last one looks like Rise Again - Rise Again?
Which I can honestly say, I cannot find any trace of a band called Rise Again. Plenty of Rise AgainST but not just Again.
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Here are the solved hangman:
jingle.boy: Daydream XI - The Circus Of The Tattered And Torn
Kingshmegland: Rise Twain - Rise Twain
Lonestar: BAND-MAID - Unseen World
senecadawg2: Brand New - The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me
Vmader00: Intervals - Voice Within
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First impressions:
I sort of wish this was instrumental
I wish there was a tad more variation
There is some serious hype around this album
Dream Theater done right
This album feels nice and loose
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Wish it was instrumental?
Dream theater done right?
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I'm going to say variation is Band Maid.
Daydream is the DT done right one.
Intervals is the instrumental one... Which would be ironic since other than that album, they're an exclusively instrumental band, including their live shows.
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I think the Hype one is Daydream
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This album feels nice and loose. This is mine.
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I assume Brand New is either Hype or Loose, either way I'm excited. Can't wait to see the results. This roulette has been good fun.
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I think the Hype one is Daydream
Nah … make bank on it being DT done right.
Rise Twain is nice and loose.
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I think the Hype one is Daydream
Nah … make bank on it being DT done right.
Rise Twain is nice and loose.
And you would be right
This album feels nice and loose. This is mine.
Yup!
I'm going to say variation is Band Maid.
Daydream is the DT done right one.
Intervals is the instrumental one... Which would be ironic since other than that album, they're an exclusively instrumental band, including their live shows.
Yup on the BAND-MAID and Intervals
Wish it was instrumental?
Dream theater done right?
Instrumental!
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Here are the solved first impression which you guys have already figured out. I'll do my best to get write-ups out tonight.
Dream Theater done right - Daydream XI - The Circus Of The Tattered And Torn
This album feels nice and loose - Rise Twain - Rise Twain
I wish there was a tad more variation - BAND-MAID - Unseen World
There is some serious hype around this album - Brand New - The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me
I sort of wish this was instrumental - Intervals - Voice Within
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When I submitted, I had typed "this is the album Dream Theater wishes they could put out these days"... but then chose not to set any expectations, and just sent the album with a brief explanation of the concept.
Here's hoping the order listed above is a clue. :biggrin:
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When I submitted, I had typed "this is the album Dream Theater wishes they could put out these days"... but then chose not to set any expectations, and just sent the album with a brief explanation of the concept.
Here's hoping the order listed above is a clue. :biggrin:
If the order is a clue then I'm screwed :lol
Funny thing is, that is the only Interval albums with vocals
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When I submitted, I had typed "this is the album Dream Theater wishes they could put out these days"... but then chose not to set any expectations, and just sent the album with a brief explanation of the concept.
Here's hoping the order listed above is a clue. :biggrin:
If the order is a clue then I'm screwed :lol
Funny thing is, that is the only Interval albums with vocals
It's hysterical...it's actually the only thing period they've done with vocals. I've seen them live three times, and they've never sung a single word. Even the tracks off that album are instrumental live.
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When I submitted, I had typed "this is the album Dream Theater wishes they could put out these days"... but then chose not to set any expectations, and just sent the album with a brief explanation of the concept.
Here's hoping the order listed above is a clue. :biggrin:
If the order is a clue then I'm screwed :lol
Funny thing is, that is the only Interval albums with vocals
It's hysterical...it's actually the only thing period they've done with vocals. I've seen them live three times, and they've never sung a single word. Even the tracks off that album are instrumental live.
It's honestly a shame, because I think that album is incredible and they had potential, but Aaron wanted Intervals to be an instrumental band. I still like their latest stuff
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Here's hoping the order listed above is a clue. :biggrin:
Get outta here
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The anticipation is killing me. :lol
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Here are the solved first impression which you guys have already figured out. I'll do my best to get write-ups out tonight.
Was hoping to wake up to results.
Am disappoint.
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Dock him for disappointment!
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Alright time for some motherfucking results. Thanks to everyone being apart of this and putting up with my tardiness.
Jingle.boy
Daydream XI - "The Circus Of The Tattered And Torn"
Jingle promises a journey and a journey is what I was taken on with this album. The first notes after the spoken word intro take me right into a modern prog concept album. From the start this album comes strong with the all the prog elements you want; quick turns, blistering guitar lines, a synth from the 70’s and technicality which lays the foundation of what the album is going to (hopefully) bring.
Years of listening to DT has prepped me for this kind of album, it’s pretty easy to digest on first listen but really opens up on the second and subsequent listens (I’m on the fourth listen through as I write this). The album kicks into high gear for me with “Trust-Forged Knife”. The crushing guitar tone, fantastic vocals, and arrangement really kicks ass. I felt excited and energized listening to this album, similar to how I felt when I first discovered DT. It felt familiar yet fresh to me.
Not all is perfect Daydream land. There are some slight flaws with this album. My biggest gripe would have to be the choice of the choir in songs like “Open The Curtains”. I’ve never been a fan of choirs in prog rock music, there is an element of cheese to me that seems to overpower whatever musical point the song is trying to make, it’s a little bit better in other places on the album like the intro of “Collector of Souls”. My other issue is that while Tiago is a fantastic singer, I don’t think his voice works in the slower parts of the album. “Windblown” is a good example where I wish he sang with a little less emotion. I get that he is playing a character but he can be a little too emotive, especially with a song like “The Love That Never Was”.
I’m pretty dense so I’m not great at picking up the story of most concept albums so after the first run through I went back and read a little bit more about it and I think it’s an interesting concept. I tuned into the lyrics more on repeat listens and I was able to understand them (the lyrics) more in the context of the story.
All in all, this album was really good the first run through but was great with every listen afterwards. It’s very rare that I listen to a prog rock concept album for the first time and don’t roll my eyes. I enjoyed this album so much I went to bandcamp and bought to show support and try to make up, at least in small part, to the abysmal Spotify stream numbers. Thank you for all the great tuns jingle!
Ticket 00011 – 3.5/5
Open The Curtains – 4/5
Trust-Forged Knife – 4.5/5
Painted Smile – 4/5
Windblown – 3/5
A Cup Of Agony – 4.5/5
Overhauling Wounds – 4/5
Collector Of Souls – 3.5/5
Forgettable – 4.5/5
The Love That Never Was – 2/5
The Circus Of The Tattered And Torn – 4/5
Album Rating: 4.5
Vmader00
Intervals - "A Voice Within”
I swear I thought Intervals was an instrumental band and after reading your comments I guess this is the album they had a vocalist on. Despite the vocals, which aren’t bad, the album is really, really solid. I love the playing on this album. For a huge guitar guy like me this album pays has lots to dive into. It’s high energy with a lot of riffs being thrown at me, almost all of which are catchy and heavy. The big elephant in the room are the vocals, they aren’t bad but it feels like this album was written as an instrumental first and then the vocals were tossed on top which in itself isn’t a bad thing, a lot of bands do it, but the music feels a little busy for vocals. I feel like there isn’t a great foundation for the vocals to rest on.
Vocals aside this album is made for me, it’s highly technical but not a pure shred fest. The song writing is killer too. Moment Marauder was an instant favorite for me and it just hung onto that high bar for the rest of the whole album. Honestly the last third of this album is all bangers. “Atlas Hour”
I will definitely be checking more of Intervals out. Their like a tamer Scale The Summit which can often sacrifice the melody for some technical flash. If it wasn’t for the vocals this album would be an easy 5/5. Thank you for all the great music this Roulette.
Ephemeral – 4/5
Moment Marauder – 5/5
Automation – 4/5
The Self Surrendered – 4/5
Breathe – 5/5
The Escape – 4/5
Atlas Hour – 5/5
Siren Sound – 5/5
A Voice Within – 5/5
Album Rating: 4.5
Kingshmegland
Raise Twain - "Raise Twain"
I’m really happy you joined this roulette King. You’ve given me some unique stuff to listen to that is outside the mold of what I’d expect on the DT forum. This album is no exception. It’s laid back but still pokes you for attention.
For starters I really like the way this album is mixed. It’s stripped down yet has a warm feeling throughout. Like listening to a vinyl record there is a warmth throughout that is very enjoyable. The song writing compliments this style of mix perfectly with every instrument jumping out as needed and nothing more.
The song writing floats between good and great on this record. I think there are some great songs here like “The Range”, “Everspring”, “Lit Up”, and “On This Life” but I do wish there was a bit more variety with this album. I think it’s great mix might also be the one thing from keeping it from scoring higher. A run time of 50 minutes isn’t that long but towards the end I’m starting to want something a little different. I think this album might be stronger if you shaved 2 or 3 songs off the record.
This is a great background album. You have this playing while working and tune in when you need a quick little boost of fantastic melodies and production and return to what you were doing. The album does lose a little bit of steam towards the end but overall it’s a great pick.
Everspring – 4.5/5
Golden – 4/5
The Range – 4.5/5
Lit Up – 4.5/5
Death Of Summer – 3/5
On This Life – 4.5/5
Prayers – 2.5/5
Falling Skies – 3/5
Into A Dream – 3.5/5
That Is Love – 3.5/5
Album Rating: 4
Lonestar
BAND-MAID - "Unseen World”
What a creepy album cover, don’t know why it makes uncomfortable: lol.
The first few notes here sounded like it was going to be another concept album before the guitars kick in. I got a ton of pop-rock vibes from this album. It was released in 2021 but I felt it could’ve fit in the early 2000’s, almost a Sum 41 feel but better, and with more solos. There is a lot of energy in this album, by the time I hit After Life (one of my favorite tracks) I had a pretty good idea of what the rest of the album is going to sound like which was both a good and bad thing.
Let’s start with the good; every song is really catchy here which is impressive considering I don’t understand what they are singing. It’s very rare that a song not in English sticks with me for as long as some of these songs did. The riffs and super tight and really creative. They are a perfect representation of what I would want from a tune that I want to headbang to. Complementing the riffs are the kick ass solos. Seriously, every solo on this record is the perfect length and compliments the song.
The song writing is all there but around half-way through it starts to wear down a bit. I think this is an album of bangers when listened in sessions but I don’t think there is enough variety to keep me interested for a complete album listen. Maybe I’m old and my attention span is starting to wane but I just needed something a little different. This album has an overproduced sound to me. It’s almost too perfect, it’s like every song was conjured in a lab for maximum enjoyment but in doing that it sounds lacks any personality.
In the end I really like this album but I don’t think this will be an album I listen from start to finish all the way through, it’s shines brightest when broken up into chunks. Thank you Lonestar for bringing some music to this roulette that I would’ve never have checked out on my own.
Warning! – 4/5
No God – 3.5/5
After Life – 5/5
Manners - 3.5/5
I Still Seek Revenge. – 4/5
H-G-K – 3/5
Sayonakidori – 4/5
Why Why Why – 4/5
Chemical Reaction – 2.5/5
Giovanni – 3.5/5
Honkai – 3.5/5
Black Hole – 3/5
Album Rating: 4
Senecadawg2
Brand New - "The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me”
This fucking album. I’ve seen this album get raved about on DTF and a large majority of friends have nothing but positive things to say about this album. I don’t know why I never got around to checking it out but the time has finally come.
The album starts off great. I love “Sowing Season (Yeah)” as an opener. It sets a good tone for the record and the sonic qualities bring me back to the early 2000’s when I was graduating high school and going off to college. As we arrive to the second song, “Millstone”, I’m getting more into the record. There is a rawness here that I really like and reminds me of bleach tip pop-punk rock days.
It’s around “Limousine” that things start to kind of fall apart for me. The songs are there, and they are good but at this point I was getting pretty tired of the shouty vocal style. It fits the music but doesn’t really suit me. By the time we get to “You Won’t Know” I’m starting to check out a little bit. The singing just starts to lose me.
It’s not all bad though. I think the songs for the most part is well written and enjoyable but like BAND-MAID it becomes too much at some point for me. This is another album where I feel like the songs are strong but when put into a whole, they clash a bit. I know as I write this, I’m going to lose a tone of credibility with DTF (if I haven’t already).
I think what I need is more time with this album. I’m reminded of when I first heard dredg, I really disliked their vocalist but there was enough to keep me coming back and over time they grew to be one of my favorite bands. I don’t think Brand New will do that but with every listen it got slightly better. Thank you for all the awesome music Seneca.
Sowing Season (Yeah) – 4/5
Millstone – 4.5/5
Jesus Christ – 5/5
Degausser – 4/5
Limousine – 3.5/5
You Won’t Know – 2.5/5
Welcome To Bangkok – 3.5/5
Not The Sun – 5/5
Lucas – 3.5/5
Untitled – 2/5
Archers – 3/5
Handcuffs – 3/5
Album Rating: 3.5
Scores so far:
jingle.boy - 49
Kingshmegland - 48.5
senecadawg2 - 48
Vmader00 - 47.5
Lonestar - 47
Elite - 42.5
Sacul - 41.5
HOF - 41
Stadler - 40.5
Deadeye21 - 39.5
Luoto - 39.5
Tomislav95 - 39
TAC - 38.5
wolfking - 37.5
Cyril - 37
Puppies_On_Acid - 35
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Holy shit, I just saw a pig fly over my house!
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Chad! Congrats my friend!
Thank you Karolis. I had a blast and definitely went for the different you'd expect on DTF.
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Congrats Chad! You're a boss. And thanks for having me along for the ride, Reap. It's been a fun one. I wish I could've been a bit more consistent, but it was great to play in. About Brand New, I think you might be on to something -- with repeated listens I think the second half of the album might eventually grow on you.
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Yup, knew the moment I heard Chad's album, I figured him for the win. Congrats Hoser.
Thanks Reap, glad you enjoyed what I sent, and I totally get your criticisms of Unseen World, I feel it starts out too strong for the rest of the album and wears by the end, but the girls are pure energy, and beyond talented. I'm gonna send you a live video that's a must for any intro to them, they really shine brightest live. Thanks again.
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Ya know, I almost didn’t join this because I wasn’t sure our tastes were in sync in any way. I’m very glad that my submissions hit the mark. Great roulette, and great competition. I’m quite amazed to have done well, let alone have my arm raised. Some times it’s better to be lucky than good! :D. I’m honoured and humbled, truly.
Holy shit, I just saw a pig fly over my house!
You could learn a thing or two from King/Seneca/Cheffy on how to pay a compliment. :lol
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I have used Daydream XI a couple of times and it's done poorly, yet every time J-Boy uses it, it does really well. I confuse.
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Chad, be careful. He'll congratulate you with a Zima.
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Congrats, Chad!
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Glad you enjoyed the album, I figured once you said the score would be out of 5 that I wouldn't be able to climb to #1, but I'll take a top 5.
Congrats Jingle,