So who is in this?YtseBitsySpider, kári, ariich, Quadrochosis, Space Invader, dtismajesty, Zantera, Marvellous G, contest_sanity, Ħ
So are all bands/artists in your last.fm out of bounds? Or only those above a certain number of plays?
So who is in this?YtseBitsySpider, kári, ariich, Quadrochosis, Space Invader, dtismajesty, Zantera, Marvellous G, contest_sanity, Ħ
I'm in, setting up mine and then I'll pick a song for you.
BTW Jamesman... A few weeks ago there was this "week van eigen kweek" (week of own culture) on a major Belgian radiostation, meaning only Belgian music for the whole week. I really enjoyed that and so I was thinking maybe I could do the same with your roulette - only send you Belgian music. It will be quite a challenge but I'm up for it if it's cool for you, but bear in mind that it could affect the quality of the music I send you, as I'm sure I have "better" stuff to send you. Your call!
Haha, OK! I'll do my whole library I think. I brought it up because maybe you always wanted to get to know the Belgian music scene or something like that. :lolI'm in, setting up mine and then I'll pick a song for you.
BTW Jamesman... A few weeks ago there was this "week van eigen kweek" (week of own culture) on a major Belgian radiostation, meaning only Belgian music for the whole week. I really enjoyed that and so I was thinking maybe I could do the same with your roulette - only send you Belgian music. It will be quite a challenge but I'm up for it if it's cool for you, but bear in mind that it could affect the quality of the music I send you, as I'm sure I have "better" stuff to send you. Your call!
As long as you have songs that meet all the criteria under song themes in my OP...you may be better off just using your whole music collection, IMO. All up to you!
Oh man did everyone get invited or did you have to sign up. Either was it crushes my soul that I was left out.
I really respect you for asking, and I forgot to talk about this in the thread.
If by vulgar language you mean cursing....I am fine with that! Not against the "spice" of the language.
But to the latter point, I would rather not get music with lyrics that I would take issues with...mainly anti-God sentiments. I mean, take SFAM. Reincarnation isn't Christian at all...but I will listen to it sometimes anyway. It's part of the story. But to have a song that puts down one of the main tenets of my beliefs...yeah, I would probably rate it down.
It's not me being close-minded...just careful with what I "feed my soul." Music is powerful and influential. Hope that all made sense, and hope I don't come across as a close-minded person for taking that stand.
Oh man did everyone get invited or did you have to sign up. Either was it crushes my soul that I was left out.
I got an email saying "You're invited to my roulette; just don't tell sneakyblueberry!"
Go draw comics
Go draw comics
gross no way
i sorry; you can be in my roulette if i ever do oneOh man did everyone get invited or did you have to sign up. Either was it crushes my soul that I was left out.
I got an email saying "You're invited to my roulette; just don't tell sneakyblueberry!"
You give me the heart pains
alright that one doesn't even make sense:neverusethis:
I'm not Harry
i sorry; you can be in my roulette if i ever do oneOh man did everyone get invited or did you have to sign up. Either was it crushes my soul that I was left out.
I got an email saying "You're invited to my roulette; just don't tell sneakyblueberry!"
You give me the heart pains
Im in Im in.
I'll be sending mine this evening.
It got going a tad quicker than I thought.
Cool!I so thought James was posting Round 1 results!
Just need you and SI.
Zantera
Song Name: White Horses At Sea/Utopian Daydream
Band: Amplifier
I really liked this song...so many cool elements. The lyrics were very good as well. The very end was funny but didn't take away from the song haha. I love the space rock feel this song has...is the whole album on that level? Very great pick!
Glad you liked the Emilie song :D
The album is varied in style, but that same sort of ethereal, dreamy atmosphere is present in all of the songs.
I can't say I blame you for your #1 choice. The Frame is a gorgeous song.
:metal to Theocracy!
Did you enjoy that scream to start off the song? One of the most amazing vocal moments EVAR!!!
ariichlolYou nailed it, that basically sums up their music, particularly on Act III! You should check out all three albums, they're just fantastic. Glad you liked it so much, although shame to come mid table. :'(
Song Name: He Said He Had a Story
Band: The Dear Hunter
My only pick where I wish I could put it with the above group, but alas, I had to put one of the songs here. This song packs some awesome energy! And his vocals toward the end are awesome, very passionate. Really want to see how this whole story unfolds in the album. The vibe this song gives is very...I don't know...just very fun but serious. Really liked it musically.
It was a shame to have to rank you in the middle..I seriously wanted your song higher but there were so many excellent submissions that that was how the dice fell.IT'S TOO LATE NOW.
It was a shame to have to rank you in the middle..I seriously wanted your song higher but there were so many excellent submissions that that was how the dice fell.IT'S TOO LATE NOW.
:sadpanda:
I'M SORRY :heartIt was a shame to have to rank you in the middle..I seriously wanted your song higher but there were so many excellent submissions that that was how the dice fell.IT'S TOO LATE NOW.
:sadpanda:
Hey, remember your roulette and bright eyes
well now you know.
*storms off in high-heels*
Sad face, came lower than I was hoping for there. But I think your scoring system is the best I've seen yet in terms of keeping it winnable for everyone. Sent for round 2!
Ravenheart
Band: Death
Song Name: Voice of the Soul
Such emotional guitars. I liked how the acoustic guitars and the heavy/melodic guitars blended together...it wasn't awkward, it was great! This was a very good piece of music. Do they do only instrumental music?
Lulz. Symbolic is the album to listen to.Yeah, seriously. One of the best metal albums ever.
Listening to it now, just had to. Sacred Serenity is just :metal :hefdaddy. Can we combine those two emoticons?Lulz. Symbolic is the album to listen to.Yeah, seriously. One of the best metal albums ever.
Still in last place, but at least it's closer!
Glad you like it so much!! If you have some time you may could check out their movie, The Sky Remains The Same As Always with some of the high moments of their past tours, so amazing!
Just sent my pick BTW! :)
Cool to see that you enjoyed Codes in the Clouds!
I thought about sending another post-rock song by another band, but I decided to go with this song because the band is fairly new and not so 'big' yet, and when I think about it, I'm probably the only fan on the forum. (might be wrong though)
ya...I punished myself by not sending the info in the right format.
I figured if it lead to me being scored lower, I would learn a lesson from it rather than send you a second PM again like I did the first round.
I love Ozric, I have 20+ of their albums, and I may send you another for the ambient round...or move on to another special...
Magik Valley is the first track off the YUM YUM TREE (2009) It's got a very Transformers sounding intro which is pretty cool. It's probably a 7/10 as one of their tracks.
Went against my instinct, tried to not be predictably metal or prog, and ended up in last place. Fuck. Looks like you're getting nothing but metal and prog, and, oh yeah, prog metal, from me the rest of the way, Lamesman. Hope you like it!!!
Yeah, it's all instrumental, and indeed very beautiful. I've had the film "on my hard drive" for some time now but I just ordered it a few days ago. :)Glad you like it so much!! If you have some time you may could check out their movie, The Sky Remains The Same As Always with some of the high moments of their past tours, so amazing!
Just sent my pick BTW! :)
Is it all instrumental? It was just so beautiful man
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Sent! I hope no one else has submit this artist yet...
Correct.
Some fast...almost house or trance like..but almost always with that guitar that comes in.
Some slow...pulsing....it's very undescribable.
I might have an idea for the next round.
As for Legal Teens, it's not really the type of song that hits you in the face, it's more very subtle and kinda grows for each listen.
Perfect night-time music at least. :tup
-Ravenheart
Band: Emilie Simon
Song Name: The Frozen World
I really liked this song, don't get me wrong. It had this atmosphere of being "chilly," and it pulls it off very well. I just don't see myself listening to it as often as other stuff in this round. It's hard to rate it down like I did. She has a great voice, and the music was interesting, all those little sounds I found annoying on the first listen, but on the subsequent listens, I really liked them. Good pick!
That Anathema song deserved to win. I don't know if you've heard the album yet, but if not - get is asap. Best album of last year.
it is encouraging to see that I am still hanging on.
-Ravenheart
Band: Emilie Simon
Song Name: The Frozen World
I really liked this song, don't get me wrong. It had this atmosphere of being "chilly," and it pulls it off very well. I just don't see myself listening to it as often as other stuff in this round. It's hard to rate it down like I did. She has a great voice, and the music was interesting, all those little sounds I found annoying on the first listen, but on the subsequent listens, I really liked them. Good pick!
*rage*
I don't even remember if I sent you a song... did I?
Don't you have a Sent items folder?
By the way guys, yesterday and today are really stressful for me as I am finishing up my internship teaching this semester (due to things beyond my control), but results should be up no later than Thursday.So did you student teach this past Spring? If so, how was it?
By the way guys, yesterday and today are really stressful for me as I am finishing up my internship teaching this semester (due to things beyond my control), but results should be up no later than Thursday.So did you student teach this past Spring? If so, how was it?
Yay, I ended up on top! :D
(funny aside: When I went through the first listen, I was drinking tea and I started headbanging, and I somehow had this picture of you headbanging in a nice, eloquent room with a white sweater on, drinking tea and eating British food. Oh, stereotypes :lol )Damn you, old bean!
-BrotherH
Band: Bass Communion
Song Name: Construct IV
Oh man, I'd considered sending you Periphery! But I'm still very happy with second place, glad you dug it so much! If you liked that song then you should definitely check out the album, it's not flawless by any means but there are a lot of really excellent songs on it.
I also considered sending Mars from the Planets suite, but decided it wasn't aggressive enough. :lol
Yay, I ended up on top! :D
no worries...take your time...
I just had to tell Ravenheart to send me a different song, as he sent the same song you sent (although an acoustic version). Poor giant indie.Words cannot describe the rage.
Next song sent, if it gets approved. ;)
Also happy with the fact that I've started collecting some points!
Great picks all around.
Although, in my humble opinion, kári's song should be on the opposite side of the rankings for this round.
Well, not 'arch enemies' like that, but he is 4 points ahead of me in the contest overall, so I consider him my biggest rival as for now. :P
Damn, why didn't I send a Newsom song? Awesome pick Rich. :tup
Song sent. :tup
Yeah Rich, I wonder where you heard that song from :D:heart I just love it soooooooooooooo much.
Oh yeah, didn't realise that was a question. :facepalm:
Yeah I love her lyrics. I love the music as well, her brand of contemporary folk is gorgeous, but something that really stands out is the elegant but generally simple poetry in her words. That song especially is straightforward enough, but has enough lovely little touches, and an overall feel and story, to elevate it up another notch.
I haven't done very well these last few rounds.
I just
I
I don't even
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a convenient listing of those off limit bands would be helpful....so I don't have to go back through 8 pages.
Of course you'll have to go back through.
But.
It's your roulette....these duties come with the territory.
In the finals, James, you could have the 2 contestants send you a complete album. Someone else did that, and it seemed like a cool idea.
:'(
Don't act like I didn't see that "GIANT INDIES REALLY SUCK" part.(https://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab103/opethian92/EmilieAutumnff-1-1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/oQaMD.gif)Don't act like I didn't see that "GIANT INDIES REALLY SUCK" part.(https://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab103/opethian92/EmilieAutumnff-1-1.jpg)
RICH STOP I CANT TAKE IT WHEN YOU YELLThat's what James said.
Thanks :tup
As for the final between the top 2, an album seems like way too much of a "chore" to work through. I was thinking of the top 2 sending me three songs, and I will rate each song on a scale of 1 to 10. WHoever has the higher average wins.
Thoughts?
The Cure is one of my favorite bands, and while I don't think this is their best album or song, this one has just hit home recently with me so much.
great roullette, thanks for inviting me.
I really hope you were able to get some great bands to move you forward musically.......from all of us.
I'll check back on this to see who won.
Good luck to the finalists.
glad you like Frames!
Here are all the albums I pulled songs from:
Emilie Autumn - Enchant
Emilie Autumn - Opheliac
Death - The Sound of Perseverance
Emilie Simon - La marche de l'empereur OST
Depeche Mode - Violator
VAST - Nude
The Cure - Bloodflowers
Hope you find that at least one of these has a lot to offer you. :)
SI and CS have sent their submissions. Ariich, I presume I'm not holding anyone up on their roulettes starting, right? Busy week ahead of me and I want to not rush it.Nah Lat started early so you can take your time!
For the record.
Sepultura was never sent.
The song I sent for the metal:intensity round was in fact -
PANTERA - Domination (live)
SI and CS have sent their submissions. Ariich, I presume I'm not holding anyone up on their roulettes starting, right? Busy week ahead of me and I want to not rush it.Nah Lat started early so you can take your time!
I'll compile a list of the albums for my entries when I'm back home.
They're not all the best albums by those bands or artists though.