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General => Archive => General Music Archives => Topic started by: MoraWintersoul on February 08, 2013, 02:31:45 AM
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Alright you guys, welcome to my song roulette!
Seven eight NINE fine fellas will be battling for the title of the champion, and they are:
ariich
Dr. DTVT
Elite
Lolzeez
Onno
Ruba
Scorpion
YtseBitsySpider (holy eff, everyone, you're battling the mystery judge :lol)
Mystery Participant
What you need to know:
a) I'm a metal person. Meaning, this is maybe one of the 5% of roulettes where you won't hear the words "don't send me growlies". Take advantage of that, I guess :lol I like crazy stuff and I like prog and I like... a lot of things I guess. So there are no genre limits. I guess you're best off with mildly melodic metal and prog, and I'm not really into -core stuff, but with a good enough band that can change!
b) Send songs to morawintersoul@gmail.com. I would prefer youtube links but sending files also works. Just no Spotify, since we don't have it here.
c) I have no time limit for songs, but if you send stuff over 20 minutes long routinely, when you have shorter songs that could just as well fit the purpose, you're going to make me spend a lot more time both listening and trying to judge the tune. Therefore you're slowing the roulette down. So if it's not the very definition of sublime, I am going to mentally deduce you points for being a dick to the rest of the participants :lol
d) list of forbidden bands. I haven't heard every album ever by all of these bands, but the chances of you finding some song of these bands that I haven't heard is pretty slim, so send stuff that's not in it.
ACDC
Adrenaline Mob
Aerosmith
Airbourne
Alcest
Alestorm
Allen/Lande
Altaria
Alterbridge
Amaranthe
Amesoeurs
Amon Amarth
Amorphis
Antimatter
Ark
Apocalyptica
Arch/Matheos
Arcturus
Autumn
Barren Earth
Be’lakor
Before The Dawn
Beautiful Sin
Beyond The Bridge
Blackfield
Black Sabbath
Black Stone Cherry
Blazing Eternity
Brother Firetribe
Burning Circle
Cain’s Offering
Charon
Children Of Bodom
Chimp Spanner
Chroma Key
Cinderella
Circus Maximus
Coldworld
Conception
Control Denied
Cormorant
Dan Swano
Dark Tranquillity
Deep Purple
Dio
Dissona
Distorted Harmony
Dragonforce
Dreamtale
Dream Theater (just gotten into them, they’re pretty good huh?)
Echoes
Elias Viljanen
Elvenking
Embassy Of Silence
Enochian Theory
Enslaved
Epysode
Eumeria
Europe
Fates Warning
Firehouse
Firewind
Forteresse
For My Pain
Forest Stream
Gary Moore
Ghost
Graveyard
Green Carnation
Guns N’ Roses
Harmaja
Heavenwood
Headspace
Heed
Hevein
In Flames
In The Silence
Into Eternity
Insomnium
Iron Maiden
James LaBrie
John Petrucci
Judas Priest
Kalmah
Kalter
Kamelot
Kansas
Korpiklaani
Kristoffer Gildenlow
Kvelertak
Lantlos
Leprous
Les Discrets
Leverage
LTE
Lordi
Lost Horizon
Lunatic Soul
Masterplan
Mind Key
Ne Obliviscaris
Nightingale
Nightwish
Norther
Northern Kings
Noumena
Nox Arcana
Omnium Gatherum
Orkenkjott (bloody special characters…)
Opeth
OSI
Pagan’s Mind
Pain Of Salvation
Paradise Lost
Pearl Jam
Pink Floyd
Poisonblack
Porcupine Tree
Pretentious, Moi?
Queen
Queensryche
Rainbow
Rain Delay
Riverside
Rush
Sacred Ally
Scorpions
Sentenced
Seventh Wonder
Shadowside
Shadow Gallery
Sieges Even
Sinergy
Skid Row
Slash’s Snakepit
Solution.45
Sonata Arctica
Stratovarius
Steelwing
Subsignal
Symphony X
Taranis
Temple Of The Dog
Terasbetoni
The 3rd And The Mortal
The Cult
The Cure
The Gathering
The Loveless
The Man-Eating Tree
The Old Dead Tree
To-Mera
Transatlantic
Triosphere
Van Canto
Vertigo Steps
Voyager
Warmen
Whitesnake
Winds
Winterborn
Wintersun
Winter Rose
Wolverine
Wrathchild America
Yngwie Malmsteen
e) List of rounds! I always curse cruel fate for using up something that would be perfect in a later round in the first round already. So here's a list of future rounds (in smaller font because some people would prefer not knowing, and in that case just scroll):
Round 1: open
Round 2: guitar-driven awesomeness
Round 3: something lyrically good. and if you're not a lyrically oriented person, send me an instrumental!
Round 4: eh fuck it I'll have another open round in the middle. SEND AWESOME STUFF basically.
Round 5: something I could dance to. Headbanging is also dancing, so you can get your death metal on.
Round 6: something with an amazing vocalist.
Round 7: Several songs, under a certain time limit.
What else. Uhm. If I've forgotten something let me know :lol First round is open and you have until Monday (sir Spider has informed me he's away 'til Sunday). Happy hunting!!!
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This is gonna be fun... let's see what I can find for you. I have somewhat an idea what to send, but I'll probably take advantage of the deadline and think on it for a bit.
EDIT: No I didn't. :lol Sent.
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YES :metal
Now which round shall be the Genesis round? Hmm...
Also,I'll find something good for you. :tup Just wait.
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YES. Bring it on! :)
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This is going to be very interesting. Even though I'm not into this roulette for obvious reasons I will follow closely. Let's see what this parterre of stars can do :tup
Good luck, everyone!
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This is going to be very interesting. Even though I'm not into this roulette for obvious reasons I will follow closely. Let's see what this parterre of stars can do :tup
Good luck, everyone!
I won't be in yours either for obvious reasons, lol :lol
Also, guys, I love you all and thanks for taking the time to play a little game with me, it means a lot :heart
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Wait. Why is Ayreon not on your list!?
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Wait. Why is Ayreon not on your list!?
Because I've only heard two of their albums and that's not sufficient enough percentage. Same with Pink Floyd, I've heard maybe four or five.
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Lordi
My introduction to heavier music back in the day! :metalol:
My taste is too similar to yours, so I won't participate, but I already gave you a couple of recommendations anyway. However, I find the lack of Katatonia in that list disturbing :biggrin: Forsaker has the most awesome one-chord riff ever heard in any song since The Mirror, and the chorus of The Racing Heart could melt mountains. If you want something proggier, try Dead Letters.
EDIT: Forgot about Departer - that song almost made Mikael Åkerfeldt cry and that says something!
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Don't ruin the competition, gentlemen! :facepalm:
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Lordi
However, I find the lack of Katatonia in that list disturbing :biggrin:
There goes one of the bands I thought of sending in this roulette.
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I won't interrupt this thread anymore, I promise ;)
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Now should I send my occasional Genesis song this round? Hmmm... Nope. I'll save it for later. I hope you like the songs I share on fb Milena. You may remember this one. Sent. Done. Boom.
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:caffeine:
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I'll only say that it's a pity to not be included in this match because after looking at the list of forbidden bands, I still have a shitload of other great musicians to unleash. But I think I don't need a DTF thread to do so, right? ;D
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A new challenger has appeared!
BRING IT ON PEOPLE
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I'll only say that it's a pity to not be included in this match because after looking at the list of forbidden bands, I still have a shitload of other great musicians to unleash. But I think I don't need a DTF thread to do so, right? ;D
Well you should have applied :D consider this an invitation for the next roulette ;)
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Ok, round 1 sent!
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A new challenger has appeared!
BRING IT ON PEOPLE
:censored Now I can't win.
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I'll only say that it's a pity to not be included in this match because after looking at the list of forbidden bands, I still have a shitload of other great musicians to unleash. But I think I don't need a DTF thread to do so, right? ;D
Well you should have applied :D consider this an invitation for the next roulette ;)
Yeah, obviously I didn't inform myself well enough in the noble song roulette thread. :blush
So, either this or I'll bomb your inboxes, timelines and mobile phone with various recommendations until your and my last.fm history will be approximately the same :lol
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CAN I JOIN? please? :3
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I'll only say that it's a pity to not be included in this match because after looking at the list of forbidden bands, I still have a shitload of other great musicians to unleash. But I think I don't need a DTF thread to do so, right? ;D
Well you should have applied :D consider this an invitation for the next roulette ;)
Yeah, obviously I didn't inform myself well enough in the noble song roulette thread. :blush
So, either this or I'll bomb your inboxes, timelines and mobile phone with various recommendations until your and my last.fm history will be approximately the same :lol
I'm pretty slow at taking up recommendations since my backlog is gargantuous and I mostly pick stuff off people who are not aware I am subtly analyzing their tastes and getting into their bands :lol but I quite like the practice of receiving songs that fit what I want to listen to that week from people who are trying to hit an arrow to the center of my tastes :lol so song roulettes are fun. Plus, a bit of forum bonding always warms my heart.
CAN I JOIN? please? :3
The question of application was hanging in the air for like a month, sorry :lol next time, sure.
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CAN I JOIN? please? :3
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Perfect couple.
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:lol
Following. :)
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CAN I JOIN? please? :3
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Perfect couple.
Last time I checked ghosties weren't into bestiality!
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CAN I JOIN? please? :3
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Perfect couple.
Last time I checked ghosties weren't into bestiality!
A moment in silence for our spectacularly rejected brother........ :|
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CAN I JOIN? please? :3
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Perfect couple.
Last time I checked ghosties weren't into bestiality!
Perfect "friends" then.
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I'm out as well then . . .
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Im still in. :hat
I'm out as well then . . .
You can also be the perfect "friend". :lol
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I'll only say that it's a pity to not be included in this match because after looking at the list of forbidden bands, I still have a shitload of other great musicians to unleash. But I think I don't need a DTF thread to do so, right? ;D
Well you should have applied :D consider this an invitation for the next roulette ;)
Yeah, obviously I didn't inform myself well enough in the noble song roulette thread. :blush
So, either this or I'll bomb your inboxes, timelines and mobile phone with various recommendations until your and my last.fm history will be approximately the same :lol
I'm pretty slow at taking up recommendations since my backlog is gargantuous and I mostly pick stuff off people who are not aware I am subtly analyzing their tastes and getting into their bands :lol but I quite like the practice of receiving songs that fit what I want to listen to that week from people who are trying to hit an arrow to the center of my tastes :lol so song roulettes are fun. Plus, a bit of forum bonding always warms my heart.
Everything alright, plus I'm not really the guy who spams other people with his taste unless they ask me to :tup Yes, and the concept is great so I'll watch out for the next roulette or even start my own in the future ;)
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I know what I want to send, but I won't be able to sent until I get home.
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A moment in silence for our spectacularly rejected brother........ :|
On top of that, I think he's underage but I'm not sure :lol
I know what I want to send, but I won't be able to sent until I get home.
It's okay, I'm not expecting sir mystery until Sunday at least :)
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I just need submissions from the other Rich and our vacant spider. Also, everyone is free to spam. Also, how do I change the thread name so that it sticks.
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You need to change the post name in the OP, that's what defines the thread name. :)
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May I participate? PLS? :smiley:
EDIT: no lol, didnt' read whole first post :(
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I'll send later on this evening.
a question though
Can I pm you the youtube link rather than mail it to you?
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I'll send later on this evening.
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Well done!
To ensure this is moving as swiftly as possible, if I don't state otherwise, I will always have the results only as late as 24h after the last submission.
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Sent.
Expecting the lowest score in the first round.
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I know this has started already, but in an attempt to turn the tables, how about a 'mystery' roulette participant? I'm a forum regular (as the 'mystery' judge was), and just had the idea over the weekend to participate anonymously.
How 'bout it Mora?
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Let him in Milena, it's actually Kevin Moore! He'll send you unreleased CK and OSI every round and fuck the rest of us. :P
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Hello Nick!
And otherwise; goodbye second account?
:neverusethis:
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Let him in Milena, it's actually Kevin Moore! He'll send you unreleased CK and OSI every round and fuck the rest of us. :P
I can neither confirm or deny this.
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Duplicate accounts are against the rules I'm afraid.
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I know this has started already, but in an attempt to turn the tables, how about a 'mystery' roulette participant? I'm a forum regular (as the 'mystery' judge was), and just had the idea over the weekend to participate anonymously.
How 'bout it Mora?
Please use your regular account. Duplicate accounts are a violation of forum rules. This account has been disabled.
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For the record, we've nothing against a mystery participant, and they can keep their secret by having someone else send their entries on their behalf (in the same way I posted Ytse's reviews etc when he was the mystery judge).
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Edit: Mr. Mystery is submitting directly to my email :)
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Yeah that can work too. :)
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Whoever you are, I really like you for picking my game to spice up, but you've fucked up my entire rating plans :lol if I don't post tonight, I shall post results first thing in the morning.
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You said you'd be posting tonight. Eagerly awaiting results. :)
:(
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I just might, I think I am pretty close to figuring it out.
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Good. Do I get 0 points? :biggrin:
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Good. Do I get 0 points? :biggrin:
God, no.
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Okay apologies for my awful writeups on your carefully selected tracks, I am just not good with words right now since I've been writing and translating all day and it just made me fatigued as fuck :biggrin:
First off - when I had eight participants, I intended to divide you into four tiers and score you from 2 to 5 points, because 1 to 4 is boring :lol now with a ninth, I decided to add the top tier for the best song. And 2 to 6 points suddenly sounds boring as well, but it sounds better than 1 to 5 so THERE YOU HAVE IT.
Anyway, I just wanted to elaborate on whether or not I may be judging songs too fast or letting my mood influence them - I've been reviewing albums since 2011 and I won't say I've reached some level where I am absolutely sure of my judgment of something, BUT, since I was always paranoid about whether or not I am missing out on a grower or saying something is the most awesome thing ever and then disliking it a few days later, I have developed some sense of self-observance which allows me to estimate things quickly.
tl;dr I am totally capable of listening to nine songs as soon as most of them are submitted a few times in a row and then ranking them, it just takes a smidge more concentration, but the reason why I am totally cool with doing that is because, if you respect my time enough to submit stuff before the deadline, of course I can respect you enough to come out quickly with ratings and such. That, and the point is in enjoying myself, no one has sent me a single song I have actively disliked and I don't think any of you will :)
Onno - System Of A Down - Chic 'N' Stu #01
2 points
Pretty much the only thing I ever liked about this band was their sense of dynamics and the tone of Serj's voice and when you sent me this song I figured there might be something I missed out on about them, but they just aren't for me I guess. A small dose of them was just fine but nothing much over fine.
Ruba - Horizon - Autumn Closure
2 points
Looksie, a local melodic death metal band, super cool! Lower production values and the fact I've heard and written about way too many bands like this ultimately detract from my enjoyment, but I actually see some potential in these guys. They have already got the soaring Insomnium/Be'lakor guitar melodies down, the singer should work a bit more on his growls, adding more variety to them, and if the piano were a bit more prominent, that would help differentiate them from the pack of similar bands. Let me know where they're at in a couple of years in case I forget to follow them, will you?
ariich - Dog Fashion Disco - 100 suicides
3 points
Good fun band I could dance to, they don't strike a deep chord within me and they've lost me a bit with the trumpets but they're pretty original and fun.
YtseBitsySpider - DevilDriver - End Of The Line
3 points
*takes writeup for ariich's song, switches "dance" with "headbang" and "trumpets" with "vague modern/alternative metal overtones"* the champions' judges share their tier, ladies and gentlemen
Scorpion - Incura - Here to blame
4 points
What are these guys? Don't know. Don't care. The vocalist is awesome in particular, I want his musical babies. This is pretty simple and appealed to me a lot for a reason I can't nail down in my writing tonight, but I can in my head, maybe I will be able to tomorrow :lol
Lolzeez - CAMEL - Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider
4 points
9-minute-long 70's prog song. LotR themed. Well what do you know, I like it. I like the soft dreamy vibe, the vocals in the intro that actually sound like something Elvish and the solosaplenty. What's that warm keyboard thingie sound called again? I can't remember for the life of me now but I know I adore it.
Elite - In Mourning - The Poet And The Painter Of Souls
5 points
I listened to this album (and their previous) when it came out, and the reason why I didn't put it in the forbidden bands list is because I dismissed it as middle-of-the-road proggy melodeath and forgot about how these songs even sounded. Needless to say, I intend to re-visit as much from that time period as possible as it is possible that I have missed out on some growers. This song is the proof of it, it's engaging all the way through and I just loved it. Nice job for the band on the lyrics too.
Mystery participant - Avantasia - The Wicked Symphony
5 points
Again, the reasons why I haven't listened to Avantasia much is because I am not too keen on the concept of rock opera, nor on Tobias' voice, nor on most symphonic-ish power metal. So the intro didn't grab me much. Nor the aforementioned gentleman's vocal contributions. But the verses and transitions were just so awesome and having two of the finest vocals in today's metal, and so well utilized, left me quite stunned, I did not expect this. HATS OFF AVANTASIA.
Dr. DTVT - Evergrey - Recreation Day
6 points
I just knew this round someone would send me something from one of those big bands I haven't even tested out a single song from. Mason hit an arrow to the center of my tastes. Well, actually, no, he fired a cannon and swept away the surface of the field. It's just got a lot of the elements I used to like on the start of my musical journey and a lot of the things I like now, and that is really enough. I suppose his move wasn't very risky but it was smart. Well done.
I forgot what my next round was but it is in the OP :D you have until Friday, and I am going to bed. Good luck! You were great!
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:lol
I'd encourage everyone to actually risk a bit and, if not, just try to go for emotional songs (or you can do both). I mean, anyone who knows me even a little would tell you sending me something like Avantasia, which I've almost always actively disliked, is a ticket to catastrophe. And Elite sent me a song by a band which I completely forgot about because of how little impression they made on me in the past. And I've scored both of these songs very high.
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:lol
I'd encourage everyone to actually risk a bit and, if not, just try to go for emotional songs (or you can do both). I mean, anyone who knows me even a little would tell you sending me something like Avantasia, which I've almost always actively disliked, is a ticket to catastrophe. And Elite sent me a song by a band which I completely forgot about because of how little impression they made on me in the past. And I've scored both of these songs very high.
Do mean emotional songs in the next round, so that means guitar-driven and emotional? Or do you mean emotional songs in the next open round?
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:lol
I'd encourage everyone to actually risk a bit and, if not, just try to go for emotional songs (or you can do both). I mean, anyone who knows me even a little would tell you sending me something like Avantasia, which I've almost always actively disliked, is a ticket to catastrophe. And Elite sent me a song by a band which I completely forgot about because of how little impression they made on me in the past. And I've scored both of these songs very high.
Do mean emotional songs in the next round, so that means guitar-driven and emotional? Or do you mean emotional songs in the next open round?
Every time you can squeeze one in, send it :)
The rounds are really as open as they can be, whenever I have themes it's just to give you a bit of guideline so you don't have to pick from your entire library. Take "guitar-driven". It can mean a great riff or a solo that makes the song or just a strong guitar presence throughout the song. I just want you guys to just send me awesome songs that have stuff I know I like in my music so this would be a lot of fun and not a chore for you to try and think really hard to fit something into a round theme.
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Ok, thanks, I get it know. Will find something awesome to send.
EDIT: I think I just found something perfect. Will send now :)
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Hmm well, good that you liked.
But I want more points and I know exactly, what to send :xbones.
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Hmm well, good that you liked.
But I want more points and I know exactly, what to send :xbones.
There are more obscure soundcloud Finnish bands than ducks in the Hawaii's. :lol
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Hmm well, good that you liked.
But I want more points and I know exactly, what to send :xbones.
There are more obscure soundcloud Finnish bands than ducks in the Hawaii's. :lol
Did I say that this one will be Finnish?
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No, but you're Finnish, she likes Finnish bands and so I made an ignorant guess :lol
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I'm gonna be taking a risk and sending some jazz to a prog metal person. Hope you like it! I just gotta decide between these two tracks. :justjen
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Sented. You better like it. :)
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seriously? Avanatasia and Evergrey?
...that's like saying you've never tried chocolate and then not putting chocolate on the list.
And then someone sends you chocolate.
You acknowledge Jorn being one of the best metal voices but have never checked out tobby's project?
harumph.
what's this next round?..guitar somethingorother...grumblegrumble...
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seriously? Avanatasia and Evergrey?
...that's like saying you've never tried chocolate and then not putting chocolate on the list.
And then someone sends you chocolate.
You acknowledge Jorn being one of the best metal voices but have never checked out tobby's project?
harumph.
what's this next round?..guitar somethingorother...grumblegrumble...
Evergrey I've never tried and that is a mortal sin, I admit, but I thought, based on the ten or so songs I have heard, that I completely dislike Avantasia :lol
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Hope you didn't mind the huge story I wrote. :rollin
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Grr, I did take a risk and it didn't pay off at all! I even had Evergrey on my list of potentials, but I thought that might be a bit straightforward and unexciting. D'oh!
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Grr, I did take a risk and it didn't pay off at all! I even had Evergrey on my list of potentials, but I thought that might be a bit straightforward and unexciting. D'oh!
You'll get a hang of what I like pretty quickly :) I suppose I can bold the music I particularly adore in my OP for easier navigation. Definitely, everyone, don't just play on the fact I haven't heard a lot of the stuff I should have, I already know I should familiarize myself with some bands :) or, if you do, go for the newer/overlooked stuff and not just the classics.
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Grr, I did take a risk and it didn't pay off at all! I even had Evergrey on my list of potentials, but I thought that might be a bit straightforward and unexciting. D'oh!
You'll get a hang of what I like pretty quickly :) I suppose I can bold the music I particularly adore in my OP for easier navigation. Definitely, everyone, don't just play on the fact I haven't heard a lot of the stuff I should have, I already know I should familiarize myself with some bands :) or, if you do, go for the newer/overlooked stuff and not just the classics.
I sent jazz. Enjoy.
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Grr, I did take a risk and it didn't pay off at all! I even had Evergrey on my list of potentials, but I thought that might be a bit straightforward and unexciting. D'oh!
You'll get a hang of what I like pretty quickly :) I suppose I can bold the music I particularly adore in my OP for easier navigation. Definitely, everyone, don't just play on the fact I haven't heard a lot of the stuff I should have, I already know I should familiarize myself with some bands :) or, if you do, go for the newer/overlooked stuff and not just the classics.
I sent jazz. Enjoy.
Yes, you really need to aquire a taste for jazz! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4sEcIHG0Yc)
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Grr, I did take a risk and it didn't pay off at all! I even had Evergrey on my list of potentials, but I thought that might be a bit straightforward and unexciting. D'oh!
You'll get a hang of what I like pretty quickly :) I suppose I can bold the music I particularly adore in my OP for easier navigation. Definitely, everyone, don't just play on the fact I haven't heard a lot of the stuff I should have, I already know I should familiarize myself with some bands :) or, if you do, go for the newer/overlooked stuff and not just the classics.
I sent jazz. Enjoy.
Yes, you really need to aquire a taste for jazz! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4sEcIHG0Yc)
I was just thinking about that. :rollin
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Lolzeez - CAMEL - Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider
4 points
9-minute-long 70's prog song. LotR themed. Well what do you know, I like it. I like the soft dreamy vibe, the vocals in the intro that actually sound like something Elvish and the solosaplenty. What's that warm keyboard thingie sound called again? I can't remember for the life of me now but I know I adore it.
Mellotron maybe?
I freakin love that song. Camel is awesome. Nice one Lolzeez.
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Lolzeez - CAMEL - Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider
4 points
9-minute-long 70's prog song. LotR themed. Well what do you know, I like it. I like the soft dreamy vibe, the vocals in the intro that actually sound like something Elvish and the solosaplenty. What's that warm keyboard thingie sound called again? I can't remember for the life of me now but I know I adore it.
Mellotron maybe?
I freakin love that song. Camel is awesome. Nice one Lolzeez.
I played it really safe. Cause I knew she liked the song. Thanks Facebook. :lol And yeah that's prob a Mellotron.
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Lolzeez - CAMEL - Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider
4 points
9-minute-long 70's prog song. LotR themed. Well what do you know, I like it. I like the soft dreamy vibe, the vocals in the intro that actually sound like something Elvish and the solosaplenty. What's that warm keyboard thingie sound called again? I can't remember for the life of me now but I know I adore it.
Mellotron maybe?
I freakin love that song. Camel is awesome. Nice one Lolzeez.
I played it really safe. Cause I knew she liked the song. Thanks Facebook. :lol And yeah that's prob a Mellotron.
You got me mixed up with my sister :lol I didn't click play at the time and then I forgot.
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Lolzeez - CAMEL - Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider
4 points
9-minute-long 70's prog song. LotR themed. Well what do you know, I like it. I like the soft dreamy vibe, the vocals in the intro that actually sound like something Elvish and the solosaplenty. What's that warm keyboard thingie sound called again? I can't remember for the life of me now but I know I adore it.
Mellotron maybe?
I freakin love that song. Camel is awesome. Nice one Lolzeez.
I played it really safe. Cause I knew she liked the song. Thanks Facebook. :lol And yeah that's prob a Mellotron.
You got me mixed up with my sister :lol I didn't click play at the time and then I forgot.
Forgot to care? Lol. Still,I played it safe. You knew the song was about LOTR and went into fangirl mode. I dont know what I'm talking about tbh...
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I don't think I 'risked' anything. I had no idea you had heard the band before, I just sent something I thought you would like. It worked. :)
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No, but you're Finnish, she likes Finnish bands and so I made an ignorant guess :lol
Well... it either is... or isn't! :biggrin:
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No, but you're Finnish, she likes Finnish bands and so I made an ignorant guess :lol
Well... it either is... or isn't! :biggrin:
There must be a third option, or Hegel will cry :lol
I enjoyed Evergreyn and Camel, let's see what the next round brings ;)
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No, but you're Finnish, she likes Finnish bands and so I made an ignorant guess :lol
Well... it either is... or isn't! :biggrin:
There must be a third option, or Hegel will cry :lol
But I prefer Marx :mehlin.
How 'bout this...
maybe.
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Sent awesomeness again.
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Sent!
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CAN I JOIN? please? :3
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Perfect couple.
Last time I checked ghosties weren't into bestiality!
A moment in silence for our spectacularly rejected brother........ :|
Dont worry, I'm gay aniway
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Comebacks of this caliber are few and far between :hefdaddy
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Comebacks of this caliber are few and far between :hefdaddy
Yup, especially since it took him so long :biggrin:
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CAN I JOIN? please? :3
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Perfect couple.
Last time I checked ghosties weren't into bestiality!
A moment in silence for our spectacularly rejected brother........ :|
Dont worry, I'm gay aniway
:hefdaddy
And sent.
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still deciding between about 6 bands.
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still deciding between about 6 bands.
Take it easy :heart
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well I'm in a very heavy "core" place right. Great music. Good screamers and what I call "highschool" clean vocals. No matter the round, be prepared to be bombarded with them.
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I thought I was being slow sending yesterday. :P
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I think I have everything so I shall judge today evening or early tomorrow :yarr
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I think I have everything so I shall judge today evening or early tomorrow :yarr
Don't forget to rate my story. :rollin
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I think I have everything so I shall judge today evening or early tomorrow :yarr
Don't forget to rate my story. :rollin
You didn't tell me about your brother so I won't go and tell the world your story :lol
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I think I have everything so I shall judge today evening or early tomorrow :yarr
Don't forget to rate my story. :rollin
You didn't tell me about your brother so I won't go and tell the world your story :lol
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
I don't have a brother.
But I have a sister. :heart
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Pics or it's not true.
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I will try to judge them today but I have a reaaaaaaally complicated schedule (on a Sunday, whaddaya know) because of a planned night out and an early morning in school tomorrow and some webzine-writing duties leftover. But I will try because I love you :heart
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Pics or it's not true.
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Judging time!! Sorry for taking a day longer and for awful writeups, I am kind of short on time. I liked all your songs and I am having a kickass time with this.
Mystery Participant - Van Halen - One Way To Rock
2 points
Pretty neat, nice hard rocking tune with great guitar-playing. That's about the beginning and the end of it. I liked it.
Elite - Dagoba - Face The Colossus
2 points
Those French metallers, always weird and cool as fuck. They lost me a bit with the vocs and the symphonic-ish overtones but I dug just about everything else.
Ruba - Bruce Dickinson - Darkside Of Aquarius
3 points
Neat song! I always liked Bruce and I suppose I should really check out the rest of his solo stuff, besides the 15-ish songs I already know. He's awesome.
Lolzeez - Pat Metheny Group - Follow me
3 points
Ladies and gentlemen, Lolzeez's story for your enjoyment:
"This is the first jazz song that I remember hearing. Pretty much. 4 years old,my uncle is listening to Imaginary Day on a CD player with headphones on. That evening I woke up from sleep at 3:00AM or something. I had a nightmare about a green woman with big teeth following me and saying "Hi Onat. We haven't seen each other in a while." Yeah this may be the only dream I will always remember. Nobody was awake at all. I turned on that CD player,put on these headphones and there we go. Imaginary Day was playing. The first track was the title track. But I skipped it cause I guess it was "too long". Next up was Follow Me. And I enjoyed the living crap out of it. Then I stayed up,listening to Follow Me for like 4 hours before my parents woke up. Yeah.. It was weird. Anyways I just felt like sharing this story with you. I was originally gonna go for some Mahavishnu track but I had a good story to tell about Follow Me. So here you go. Enjoy. Also,Pat Metheny likes doing effects with his guitar. Hope you don't mind. Holy crap I wrote too much. Ah well. Enjoy"
Dr. DTVT - Tony MacAlpine - Key To The City
4 points
There's something really universally appealing about this man's guitar style, I can't tell what it is but I dig it a lot.
YtseBitsySpider - Killswitch Engage - My Last Serenade
4 points
My friends listen to a lot of metalcore and I always just shut my brain out when they do that because I don't particularly care for it, but whenever this song comes on I enjoy it. Especially that clean-vocal part. Something about it always gets me.
Onno - Anathema - Untouchable part 1
5 points
Judging by the number of Anathema fans on DTF, I think everyone in this roulette knows this song, so I don't have to be creative with the writeup :lol the number of points speaks for itself.
ariich - Haken - Insomnia
5 points
A somewhat standard song from these gentlemen - Marco is responsible for not letting me completely miss out on them, he got me into some of their epics - but very high in quality. I'll be jumping on the Haken3 bandwagon I guess.
Scorpion - Buckethead - Hills Of Eternity
6 points
You were right, it is extremely emotional and mellow and I loved this. I always dismissed Buckethead as yet another quirky shredder, I guess I'll have to make up for that.
Well! The third round is "something lyrically good" and Marillion is off for this round, as I've in the meantime been introduced to their most awesome lyrics/songs by... a lot of people :lol If you're not a lyric-person, send me an instrumental I guess.
Don't have time to calculate points now (when I get back from the great outdoors, I promise) but I think you're all pretty close. Deadline is Wednesday and I'll make sure to judge them pretty fast so get snapping. Think about rounds in advance as well, since I intend to shorten the deadlines after this round.
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Yay, I got a high score! :)
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Fuck yes Buckethead! You're right, Buckethead can shred, and he often does, but the rest of that album is similarly amazing, just like all of Electric Tears (which is even more stripped down, with guitars being the only instrument).
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Guess jazz isnt your thing. I got an amazing song for this round. It's kinda jazz but I know 100% you'll enjoy it. You'll see.
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Good to see you liked Anathema! :tup I've also heard a few early Camel albums and they were nice.
However, I find the lack of Katatonia in that list disturbing :biggrin:
There goes one of the bands I thought of sending in this roulette.
Don't worry, I don't think she listened to my song recommendations, so you can probably still send something by them!
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funny i don't see buckethead as a shredder.....more of a quiet slow industrial noise maker. He's good and I have many of his discs but it's his slower stuff that always gets me moved....like Watching The Boats With My Dad
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Shit. Next time I'll send earlier. I had to send from my phone, so I couldn't look at my library. I just sent something that came to mind and it failed.
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Onno - Anathema - Untouchable part 1
5 points
Judging by the number of Anathema fans on DTF, I think everyone in this roulette knows this song, so I don't have to be creative with the writeup :lol the number of points speaks for itself.
Oh hells yes. I had a chinese friend stay at mine this weekend, and when I put this on this morning, she insisted I write down the band and the album so she could find it later.
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I have never listened to Anathema. :|
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Schweet, performed a lot better that round! :D And you're right that Insomnia is pretty straightforward for Haken, but I want to make sure it fit the theme, and that's one of their more guitar-driven songs.
Glad the Anathema scored highly as well, that's a wonderful song!
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I have never listened to Anathema. :|
You probably should correct that mistake :)
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I have never listened to Anathema. :|
You probably should correct that mistake :)
*cough*yourownroulette*cough*
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I have never listened to Anathema. :|
You probably should correct that mistake :)
*cough*yourownroulette*cough*
Shut up, I'm busy judging :biggrin: It's just that there are three four 9 minute songs and I won't rush things :)
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I have never listened to Anathema. :|
You probably should correct that mistake :)
*cough*yourownroulette*cough*
Shut up, I'm busy judging :biggrin: It's just that there are three four 9 minute songs and I won't rush things :)
I meant the band I sent you. Correct the mistake of not listening to it sooner.
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I have never listened to Anathema. :|
You probably should correct that mistake :)
*cough*yourownroulette*cough*
Shut up, I'm busy judging :biggrin: It's just that there are three four 9 minute songs and I won't rush things :)
I meant the band I sent you. Correct the mistake of not listening to it sooner.
I did. I've already judged your entry :)
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Good.
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Guess jazz isnt your thing. I got an amazing song for this round. It's kinda jazz but I know 100% you'll enjoy it. You'll see.
Oh, it's a really great song so don't be afraid to send me more in that vein, it's just that I liked the others better :)
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Standings:
Scorpion - 10 points
Dr. DTVT - 10 points
ariich - 8 points
Mystery Participant - 7 points
Elite - 7 points
Lolzeez - 7 points
YtseBitsySpider - 7 points
Onno - 7 points
Ruba - 5 points
I think my arbitrary scoring system contributed to the fact this is really close :lol hopefully it'll get better in the following rounds. Some of you, start underperforming, fast :lol
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As long as you have a "must" system where the each round two songs get 2 points, two songs get 3 points, four get 2, five get 2, and one gets 6, we should eventually spread out. It's when people are afraid to give bad scores to good songs everyone clumps up.
It's also why I've tried to get rid of scoring in my roulettes. Live or die.
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Eh, when I participate in a roulette I don't usually worry about how I'm scored as long as I'm not a bore to the person judging. So I just assume everyone's like that and give low points to good songs. The point is, DTFers know their shit but some two songs will have the bottom tier because some songs have to be in the bottom tier. That doesn't mean I hated them. Usually, when I hate something, I will openly say I did :)
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I was telling you there was nothing wrong with your score system. Given enough rounds, we should spread out. It just happens that the people who did poorly in round 1 found their way in round 2 and vice versa.
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I was telling you there was nothing wrong with your score system. Given enough rounds, we should spread out. It just happens that the people who did poorly in round 1 found their way in round 2 and vice versa.
Yeah, it was 1AM and my train of thought went to shit, sorry about that :lol
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I think I should re-sign. Only 5 points, damnit.
Anyway, if I'm going to lose, better to do with style and go till the end.
If I send an instrumental, can it have spoken samples?
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I think I should re-sign. Only 5 points, damnit.
Anyway, if I'm going to lose, better to do with style and go till the end.
If I send an instrumental, can it have spoken samples?
It's only been two rounds :lol
Yes, absolutely.
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This round is going to be tough. Because I can't send Rush for lyrics and I have used Bruce Dickinson, I have some obscure songs in Finnish which would need translation and stuff like
"You probably lick more ass than anyone
I guess you like the taste of shit on your tongue" (Ministry - Crumbs)
, which I like, but I don't know about anybody else.
And I rarely like instrumental music and the most usual occasions; Rush, DT and Pink Floyd are out, I don't really have anything which would score more than 2 points.
I'll think about something, but my expectations are low.
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I agree with the Doc. Having just run (well, co-run) a roulette where I just scored each song, it was really hard to make myself give some lower scores. Ranking it can be brutal, but makes it more fun, and like Doc says it can make more difference in the rankings.
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I had no problem scoring low.
;)
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Round 3 sent!
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Sented.
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послао
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послао
:hefdaddy
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послао
:hefdaddy
TOTALLY.
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Sent. High risk, high reward.
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Sent.
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Milena, you should really delete some messages from your inbox :P
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Done, sorry! That's why I said I preferred email ::)
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Milena, you should really delete some messages from your inbox :P
This is good advice for everyone. Most PM's aren't worth keeping longer than a few months. Don't be an e-hoarder.
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Sent. I think I took a chance going non-metal.
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Milena, you should really delete some messages from your inbox :P
This is good advice for everyone. Most PM's aren't worth keeping longer than a few months. Don't be an e-hoarder.
But how can I delete _floyd's PMs wishing me a happy 1000th/2000th/3000th post.
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Milena, you should really delete some messages from your inbox :P
This is good advice for everyone. Most PM's aren't worth keeping longer than a few months. Don't be an e-hoarder.
But how can I delete _floyd's PMs wishing me a happy 1000th/2000th/3000th post.
:lol
I know that feel.
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Depressing update: due to not having access to a computer with a fast enough internet connection to actually buffer youtube stuff, and no headphones, judging is postponed til firstthinginthemorning.
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WAITWAITWAIT
I'M ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE
I WON'T LOOK BAAAAACK
AAAAAAAAH
Edit: Except I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open anymore. Sorry for the false alarm lol
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WAITWAITWAIT
I'M ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE
I WON'T LOOK BAAAAACK
AAAAAAAAH
Edit: Except I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open anymore. Sorry for the false alarm lol
Go get some sleep. :biggrin:
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WAITWAITWAIT
I'M ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE
I WON'T LOOK BAAAAACK
AAAAAAAAH
Edit: Except I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open anymore. Sorry for the false alarm lol
Go get some sleep. :biggrin:
Hey don't tell me what to do :D Also, I sent you email asking to re-send your song, why didn't you :mehlin
Ah, right, no one checks their email, ever :lol
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WAITWAITWAIT
I'M ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE
I WON'T LOOK BAAAAACK
AAAAAAAAH
Edit: Except I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open anymore. Sorry for the false alarm lol
Go get some sleep. :biggrin:
Hey don't tell me what to do :D Also, I sent you email asking to re-send your song, why didn't you :mehlin
Ah, right, no one checks their email, ever :lol
:lol Sending now
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Judging time! Holy balls on a stick.
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Onno - Lamb Of God - Blood Of The Scribe
2 points
Both songs in this tier were a good listen, but a bit too standard in the context of this round and what they went up against.
Mason - The Dear Hunter – Home
2 points
Both songs in this tier were a good listen, but a bit too standard in the context of this round and what they went up against.
Mystery - Led Zeppelin - Battle For Evermore
3 points
You said you were risking it and staying away from obvious bands that I need to listen to, but I think Led Zeppelin is quite obvious and something I need to listen to :D I never liked them a whole lot – was always a Deep Purple/Rainbow/Black Sabbath kinda gal, but I want to remedy that. This song was better than the “greatest hits” of theirs and would have likely scored higher a round or two ago but here it was overshadowed by some others.
Lolzeez – Frank Zappa – Peaches En Regalia
3 points
Same as Mystery’s song, overshadowed. Lolz was the only person to send me an instrumental instead and I quite liked this – would like to hear an album full of this.
YtseBitsySpider - Shadrane - Lantern's Dance
4 points
Melodic rock-ish prog with a Jorn-ish singer. Pretty darn interesting and well done, even if I’ve heard many bands in the similar vein. Concept album, you say? This should be looked into…
Elite - Spock’s Beard - All That’s Left
4 points
One of those bands near (or right there)-prog royalty that are on the immediate check-out list and you picked me a nice introductory song. In another round, this could have even won, but as I’ve said before this round is quite strong.
Scorp - Devin Townsend – Nobody Here
5 points
Interesting lyrics improved by great delivery, and the mood in this song is just right. Well done Scorp.
Ruba – Nine Inch Nails - Something I Can Never Have
5 points
You’ve really hit the nail on the head here – I’ve been really into something more minimalistic and dark with the mood I had all past week and the lyrics might seem ordinary to some but they were downright painful to me as I’ve had a couple of similar situations in the near past. So, disturbing but good.
Ariich - Thrice – Daedalus
6 points
Everything scored 4 points and onwards (and even three) is the exact example of what I want to be sent in this roulette but this nailed the round theme too. The delivery is so perfect and the lyrics are perfect as well – the father/son topic is obviously something I can’t relate to as a 20-year-old girl but this set of lyrics was just… especially special. I don’t even like this genre normally! But this song is so good. What the hell. You floored me Rich.
You were great, everyone, and it's still close. The next round is open and you have until another Sunday mooooorning.
Standings:
Scorpion - 15 points
ariich - 14 points
Dr. DTVT - 12 points
YtseBitsySpider - 11 points
Elite - 11 points
Lolzeez - 10 points
Ruba - 10 points
Mystery Participant - 10 points
Onno - 9 points
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Yes! Glad you liked it, you should check out the song "Deep Peace" from the same album Terria as well, it has a similar vibe, I think. I actually like it a little more, but the lyrics aren't as good, so I didn't send that.
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Sent.
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Sent.
You're fast :zydar:
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:D :heart
Yeah I wasn't sure if it would be your style, but personally I feel that Thrice transend the "genre" that they get lumped into. The last few albums especially are incredible mature and powerful. Glad I took the risk!
Also, WHEN DID ROUND 4 CHANGE? I had a few bands with funny/odd names lined up to choose from, and now it's just an open round? Boooooooooo!
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Yes! :victorydance:
Also, WHEN DID ROUND 4 CHANGE? I had a few bands with funny/odd names lined up to choose from, and now it's just an open round?
I second this. I like better to have some limits, my imagination is kinda dull.
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It changed in the very first day :lol I thought the topic was too lame and too... specific? Do you guys really want it?
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You'd better take the chance while there is any, guys. Rounds may never be open again. :neverusethis:
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Sent.
You're fast :zydar:
You wouldn't want to know :hat
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Sent.
You're fast :zydar:
You wouldn't want to know :hat
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It changed in the very first day :lol I thought the topic was too lame and too... specific? Do you guys really want it?
Well you didn't announce it, and the tiny text in the OP isn't something I check regularly. ;)
Nah it's cool though, I'm happy with an open round. I might send a band with a funny name anyway. :P
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Sent.
You're fast :zydar:
You wouldn't want to know :hat
*pic*
You started it :biggrin:
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I might send a band with a funny name anyway. :P
Yeah :tup
You started it :biggrin:
True :yarr
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Daedalus is an amazing song. Also glad you liked Spock's Beard. If ever you need a guide to get into them, I'll be here :p
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By the way, I've updated the thread title for you, to make sure people know results have been posted. :)
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By the way, I've updated the thread title for you, to make sure people know results have been posted. :)
I totally forgot! You're a doll.
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It changed in the very first day :lol I thought the topic was too lame and too... specific? Do you guys really want it?
I thought it was funny.
I'll think about, whether I'll send the song I was going to or something else.
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Damn. It's time to bring out the big guns. I might just send a badass 20 minute song here. Sorry everyone.
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Damn. It's time to bring out the big guns. I might just send a badass 20 minute song here. Sorry everyone.
:lol
If it's REALLY badass. Then yeah. Go ahead.
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Sent... wait, Milena, did I send? :lol
I think so, but I'm not sure.
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You sent sent sent.
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So, this round is open? I need to know before sending my awesome stuff :)
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Damn. It's time to bring out the big guns. I might just send a badass 20 minute song here. Sorry everyone.
:lol
If it's REALLY badass. Then yeah. Go ahead.
Would you consider the Your Majesty loop badass?
:neverusethis:
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So, this round is open? I need to know before sending my awesome stuff :)
Yes! Knock yourself out!
Damn. It's time to bring out the big guns. I might just send a badass 20 minute song here. Sorry everyone.
:lol
If it's REALLY badass. Then yeah. Go ahead.
Would you consider the Your Majesty loop badass?
:neverusethis:
If that was an actual song, I'd score that with six motherfucking points. Not even kidding.
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Taking a huge risk. Sending a long post rock song. Any Post Rocker has heard of this one.
SLEEP
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Sent!
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послао
:hefdaddy
TOTALLY.
And again.
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I think I have you all!
Time for some serious shit - until Thursday I will be beyond swamped with schoolwork so I might not have the time to judge this until then. So as not to slow stuff up beyond every measure of what's good and right in the world - could you guys send me the next round until then as well, so I can judge two at the same time? I'm sure you've already thought of something for it and that you've already figured out what I like - this is the time where each roulette starts running on autopilot :D
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Did I send? I've been so busy with work I don't remember if I sent, or if I did what it was. Also, can you please post the round themes in not 1 point text?
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You actually didn't... but that's okay, now you've got more time.
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I sent my open
what's the next round?
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I sent my open
what's the next round?
Round 5: something I could dance to. Headbanging is also dancing, so you can get your death metal on.
Also, sent that bitch. :hat
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Sent.
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Death metal you say? Prepare for awesome.
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oh..I got the perfect shyt!
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I got a sexy song from an awesome album. Just wait.
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2nd page. :(
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these kids rich....can't keep a half decent roulette going.....
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Relax, I'm alive, the exam is done ;D
*goes through her inboxes to see if anyone's missing*
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Okay, I have everyone in round 4 (Rich #2 and Mason sent the same song, so I'll probably just score them same since it's not a well-known song or anything so you can't blame them) and approx. half of round 5 :)
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yes I was "holding out" until I saw some movement on round 4.
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(Rich #2 and Mason sent the same song)
the hell? :lol
what's with me sending the same song someone else does in roulettes lately?
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(Rich #2 and Mason sent the same song)
the hell? :lol
what's with me sending the same song someone else does in roulettes lately?
Scorp and Onno sent the same one for round 5 if I'm not mistaken :lol it's cool though, I don't mind.
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I'm so glad I'm not "Mason #2" :lol
Even though Elite sent the same song as me, I think I introduced that band to him. Anyway, prepare to rock Milena :metal
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Round 5 sent!
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(Rich #2 and Mason sent the same song)
the hell? :lol
what's with me sending the same song someone else does in roulettes lately?
Scorp and Onno sent the same one for round 5 if I'm not mistaken :lol it's cool though, I don't mind.
Darn you Scorp! :biggrin: Well, at least we both know it's a good one!
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I'm so glad I'm not "Mason #2" :lol
Even though Elite sent the same song as me, I think I introduced that band to him. Anyway, prepare to rock Milena :metal
I know you did. And thank you very much for it! :metal
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I'm so glad I'm not "Mason #2" :lol
Even though Elite sent the same song as me, I think I introduced that band to him. Anyway, prepare to rock Milena :metal
I know you did.
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Round 4 results! This was a tight one,
Ruba - Fall Out Boy - Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued
2 points
Ruba asked me if they were a major name in Serbia once upon a time. Well, they were, and I was exposed to a lot of their music - this was better than anything else I've heard of theirs but not really something I'd play for myself in my spare time.
Lolzeez - Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Sleep
2 points
It's pretty hard to judge a 23-minute post rock song objectively in a song roulette. I mean, it's a beautiful piece of music, and I would certainly like to hear more, but I wouldn't use it for a mix CD. So there it is.
Onno - Mastodon - The Last Baron
3 points
A pretty okay song. Something about Mastodon rubs me wrong, I'm always left a bit cold to songs that people claim are their best, but they seem to handle the "epic" format better than others.
ariich - Von Hertzen Brothers - Angel's Eyes
4 points
I was supposed to see these guys with Pain Of Salvation in 2011, but, as it happens, I only get awfully sick once per year and it always coincides with that one show worth seeing here per year. I liked this song, it had some great Amorphis-y moments, so I guess those come from their common influences.
YtseBitsySpider - Sepultura - Inner Self
4 points
I don't like thrashy stuff much and I dig this. What is it with you guys making me dig stuff I don't dig? :rollin
Elite and Dr. DTVT - Ice Age - The Lhasa Road (No Surrender)
5 points
Prog. Really proggy prog. And good prog. Someone give me some info about these guys a.s.a.p because this is my song roulette and if I am too lazy to google, it is your civic duty :lol
Mystery Participant - Star One - Human See, Human Do
5 points
Quoting Mystery's email: "So, we've established that you love Russell Allen. With Headspace on the no-no list, looks as though Damian Wilson is another vocalist you appreciate. According to your forbidden band list, it would seem you also get moist over Dan Swano. And as you so eloquently stated in the Nightwish thread a while back, Floor Jansen is "majestic". All that said, how could you not possibly have Star One in your listening repertoire ?!?"
Because me and Arjen don't get along much! Everything I've checked out of his so far (yes, even THE) falls under "pretty nice, but nothing worth getting obsessed over", and since he has so many different projects going, I got discouraged from checking out everything. Needless to say, that should change, I can't be a proghead and ignore most of what Arjen did, I'm getting tired of the surprised gasps :biggrin:
Oh and nice song. Those Dan roars :heart :heart :heart love that man to pieces.
Scorpion - Ihsahn - On The Shores
6 points
I honestly didn't expect to like this as much as I did, but I did. I like weird/proggy black metal-based stuff, just never gave Ihsahn the time of my day. This song is pure sax (shamelessly stealing ?'s pun). Especially that second half.
Standings:
Scorpion - 21 points
ariich - 18 points
Dr. DTVT - 17 points
Elite - 16 points
YtseBitsySpider - 15 points
Mystery Participant - 15 points
Lolzeez - 12 points
Ruba - 12 points
Onno - 12 points
(I need to check my math but I think I got it all right)
I think I got almost everything for round 5 as well but I won't be able to judge in the afternoon because I'll be out of the house from about 2pm til 2am :biggrin: so Saturday morning it is, if I manage to wake up well before class. Thanks for being cool and cooperative once again :hat
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ariich - Von Hertzen Brothers - Angel's Eyes
4 points
I liked this song, it had some great Amorphis-y moments, so I guess those come from their common influences.
Yeah, both bands are influenced by the legendary psychedelic proggers Kingston Wall.
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Scrop, you need to screw up at some point, or I'll have to have you assassinated so that I can win.
Glad you liked it Milena, you should definitely check out the album it's from!
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Cool :) climbing up again.
I believe you still need my 5th submission, right? I'll send it later today!
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Hey! The Ice Age song is very very cool! Who are those guys? :)
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YtseBitsySpider - Sepultura - Inner Self
4 points
I don't like thrashy stuff much and I dig this. What is it with you guys making me dig stuff I don't dig? :rollin
Heh, Sepultura is the only thrash band I like also! :lol
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I have the "S" on my shoulder...they're rather influential.
I haven't sent round 5 yet.
I'm still at a loss..and confused. By a woman....shocker.
I love growly death vocals, but I don't like thrash, I'm not really into core, but I enjoy this an that.
Good grief.
I need to find some music made of chocolate and foreplay
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I love growly death vocals, but I don't like thrash, I'm not really into core, but I enjoy this an that.
Good grief.
I need to find some music made of chocolate and foreplay
I'm probably both the pickiest and the least picky person ever. And I have the need to listen to everything.
You don't need to find foreplay, just double the quantity of chocolate :biggrin:
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Sent. Also, you have class on Saturday? What's up with that?
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Damn. Well,hoping that you like the sexy dance song from an album that only 2 people have heard of. (Me and my pet turtle.)
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Sent. Also, you have class on Saturday? What's up with that?
My Uni doesn't have a building of its own, so we use buildings of others whenever they're vacant, including Saturday mornings for regular classes and Sunday mornings for exams.
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Wow, I thought I had it bad. :lol I feel your pain, Milena.
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Hey! The Ice Age song is very very cool! Who are those guys? :)
They made two very good albums (in 1999 and 2001), then decided to change their style and disappeared.
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Sent. Also, you have class on Saturday? What's up with that?
My Uni doesn't have a building of its own, so we use buildings of others whenever they're vacant, including Saturday mornings for regular classes and Sunday mornings for exams.
:tdwn :facepalm:
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Sent. Also, you have class on Saturday? What's up with that?
My Uni doesn't have a building of its own, so we use buildings of others whenever they're vacant, including Saturday mornings for regular classes and Sunday mornings for exams.
:tdwn :facepalm:
Yeah, that's the Balkans for you :lol
I listened to all your songs and this is probably the best round ever. Except... I miss Lolzeez! Is your entry anywhere to be found little buddy?
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Sent. Also, you have class on Saturday? What's up with that?
My Uni doesn't have a building of its own, so we use buildings of others whenever they're vacant, including Saturday mornings for regular classes and Sunday mornings for exams.
:tdwn :facepalm:
Yeah, that's the Balkans for you :lol
I listened to all your songs and this is probably the best round ever. Except... I miss Lolzeez! Is your entry anywhere to be found little buddy?
Sending now.
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Okay :tup
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:caffeine:
Here's hoping that the results will be there before midnight, though I know that that is probably illusory.
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Milena,with all this dancing theme I got something to say:
Video pls.
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:caffeine:
Here's hoping that the results will be there before midnight, though I know that that is probably illusory.
Why the fuck not :)
Milena,with all this dancing theme I got something to say:
Video pls.
I have nothing to record myself with sadly. But I did entertain the idea in my head.
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You've probably noticed that this "two people send the same song" thing has severely damaged the neatness of my tier-system since I'm tier-ing songs and not people who send them, but that's perfectly okay I guess, it gives me less songs
YtseBitsySpider - Asking Alexandria - Closure
2 points
So eventually it had to happen and someone sent me a song I don't like at all. But that's just one out of 43 so you're all doing fine :)
Lolzeez - Focus - 10
3 points
*slowly sways from side to side*
*falls into deep pleasant slumber*
Ruba - Ministry - Crumbs
3 points
A year ago or so a song in the neighborhood of "industrial" would earn a big "blech" from me but you've sent me two I liked already and I've found myself some other cool stuff so I guess that's another genre to explore *tired sigh*
Ariich - Twelve Foot Ninja - Coming For You
4 points
You were right, that video is 50 types of hilarious :rollin the song is quite cool as well, I love the unforced genre changes, and the "fuck it, we CAN so why wouldn't we" attitude.
Dr. DTVT - Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
4 points
Now this is just fucking A. Good job for thinking of it!
Scorpion and Onno - Diablo Swing Orchestra - A Tap Dancer's Dilemma
5 points
I think this is the tenth time that I think "holy fuck why was I putting off listening to this band" in this roulette.
Mystery - Frost* - Toys
5 points
You could have easily used this for the lyric-round! And for the upcoming round as well because that dude's voice is like vanilla and not in the metaphorical, "vanilla = safe and unexciting" sense.
Elite - Moonloop - Strombus
6 points
DSO or Frost* had the chance to win the round as well, but this is the first band in this roulette I haven't even heard of, and it's relatively recent, and it kicks as much ass as these accomplished bands already so I just had to award the other Rich all six points. This song is so good I can almost see the rest of the album being relatively unexciting :-\ tell me it ain't so.
The next round is about vocalists, and just so I could avoid 7 people sending me Ayreon, no Arjen please :lol Just send me someone who's really amazing and who's not on my forbidden bands list. You can get creative with it and you've got until Saturday evening. Good luck!
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Aw right, forgot to add up the points!
... this is my least favorite part because I hate numbers with a passion.
Scorpion - 26 points
ariich - 22 points
Elite - 22 points
Dr. DTVT - 21 points
Mystery Participant - 20 points
Onno - 17 points
YtseBitsySpider - 17 points
Lolzeez - 15 points
Ruba - 15 points
I know (or hope!) this is not about winning, but Scorp's riding you guys pretty hard at the moment :lol the last round will have doubled points (and no wagering, since everyone wagers their full points except me it seems) so it's all open so far.
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Woohoo, I'm not in last place anymore! I knew you'd like that song :)
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I sent you the first band in this roulette you hadn't heard of? :lol
Yeah, the rest of the album is pretty awesome too! :)
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...colour me shocked.
I absolutely thought you'd love that song.
I do.
oh well.
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rrrrYEAH!
3 points, nice! Even though it was one of my favourite songs from one of my favourite albums.
I thought that I must hurry with the next song, but apparently I don't have to. Well, I know what to send.
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Sent. A little unconventional, but oh well. I have the points to take a risk, after all. :biggrin:
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I have four of you so far. I must inform you Mystery was always politely timely and awesome and that you definitely want him in your roulette should he decide to appear again ;)
Also, I've always been in a hurry these past few weeks, so I never get a chance to respond to all the stuff you're writing with your submissions, but I really really appreciate it that you take your time to write something alongside your submissions, music's worth something more for me when it comes with stories and you all gave me some cool stuff to read about songs/artists you sent.
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You already know my top 3-5 favourite vocalists, so this is gonna stink.
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You already know my top 3-5 favourite vocalists, so this is gonna stink.
Eh, it's not like you can't redeem yourself in the final round if you happen to screw up, since I'll be scoring that with double points :)
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I really didn't have anything with an amazing vocalist that you didn't know already, but I think I found something that will do. Sent.
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Bring out the big guns. Let's go.
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I can't, by God, believe that my submission wasn't on her list.
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sent
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Just Elite, Rich and Lolzy :)
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Just unoriginal backup Rich, Rich and Lolzy :)
FTFY :)
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Just Elite, Rich and Lolzy :)
Wait. I sent you already. Ah well. Let's try this one more time.
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Just Elite, Rich and Lolzy :)
Wait. I sent you already. Ah well. Let's try this one more time.
So this is the obligatory Genesis round for you? :laugh:
That leaves us with two Riches yet to send. I think I have an Amorphis lyric for that...
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Just Elite, Rich and Lolzy :)
Wait. I sent you already. Ah well. Let's try this one more time.
So this is the obligatory Genesis round for you? :laugh:
Yup. Oh and your dinner is ready.
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Another 20+ minutes epic, then? ::)
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Just Elite, Rich and Lolzy :)
Wait. I sent you already. Ah well. Let's try this one more time.
So this is the obligatory Genesis round for you? :laugh:
That leaves us with two Riches yet to send. I think I have an Amorphis lyric for that...
This Rich has sent.
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Just Elite, Rich and Lolzy :)
Wait. I sent you already. Ah well. Let's try this one more time.
So this is the obligatory Genesis round for you? :laugh:
That leaves us with two Riches yet to send. I think I have an Amorphis lyric for that...
This Rich has sent.
You should send me a song as well Rich :P
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I... really wonder where the "real" Rich is? :lol
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Sorry sorry sorry, had the most crazy busy week! I'm back now though. :)
Sent!
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Sorry sorry sorry, had the most crazy busy week! I'm back now though. :)
Sent!
It's okay :)
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Does anyone have a problem with me changing the scoring system? I want to get used to a new scoring system for the final round, and you have all gotten so good it's become pointless to give two points to someone a round ago already.
In any case, results coming tonight :)
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No problem with it, at all. Your roulette, your rules.
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Alrighty then, since no one objected, here's what I've come up with.
I received one 26 minute song and three 9+ minute songs to judge today and... it was pretty fun, actually! Results:
Lolzeez - Genesis – Supper’s Ready
6.5 points
I'll probably be scorned for saying this but it sounds like what you'd expect unhinged 70's prog musicians would sound like - just working out their boredom of popular music without a lot of pre-meditation. It got quite awesome in places but there were a lot of places if you know what I mean.
Onno - Storm Corrosion – Drag Ropes
7 points
Is having heard Storm Corrosion Of Love And Emotion but not Storm Corrosion itself a mortal sin? :lol I guess I never cared enough to check it out. It was okay, got pretty awesome in the last three or four minutes.
Ariich – After Forever – Cry With A Smile
7.5 points
You don't have to write such a lengthy introduction to Floor Jansen, I adore her already :D what kind of bugs me about After Forever songs that I've heard so far is that Floor is by far the best thing in their music. But hey they're better than Nightwish from what I could work out.
Elite – Jeff Buckley – Vancouver
8 points
Shit dude this is beautiful. More of that, any day.
Dr. DTVT - IQ – Life Support
8 points
Mason wins email writeup of the round: "since you like KM I know you appriciate keys"
LOGICAL LINE OF THINKING.
Anyway, quite a neat little prog song and my 805th "I should investigate further".
Ruba - Animal Alpha – Bundy
8 points
Could have worked for the danceable round as well, such awesome shit :metal I like this woman you like.
Also, another KM reference in the email writeups: "She's the same for me than Kevin Moore for you" WHAT IS IT WITH YOU GUYS :rollin
Mystery - Mystery – Dear Someone
8.5 points
How fitting that the band's name is Mystery :lol you said this guy toured with Yes. I don't care if this is blasphemy but I like his voice better than Jon Anderson's. Well done.
Scorpion – Agalloch – Falling Snow
9 points
How surprising that Scorpion sends me a song that I totally fall for YAWN
YtseBitsySpider - Theocracy – Laying The Demon To Rest
9 points
This, however, is new. You are right, I have been slightly avoiding this band because of the Christian lyrics... I don't have anything against religious lyrics, in theory, but if I know outright I won't be able to relate, a band goes down a bit on my check-out list. I wouldn't be surprised if this were their best song, it has the "best song a band has done" vibe. Seriously if you're reading this thread and don't mind metal check this stuff out.
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Fuck I always forget points.
*scrolls back into the abyss*
Scorpion - 34.5 points
Elite - 30 points
ariich - 29.5 points
Dr. DTVT - 29 points
Mystery Participant - 28.5 points
YtseBitsySpider - 28 points
Onno - 24 points
Ruba - 23 points
Lolzeez - 21.5 points
I always do this judging thing way too late at night so I'll have to go back and check my math before the final round. WHICH IS:
Free round! Send me under 20 minutes of music, consisting of as many or as few songs as you would like to cram in there. You can go a few seconds/minutes over I guess since I'm not a strict person. I'll calculate the average and double the points because yay double points.
And to make this more interesting, you have 48 hours instead of the usual 72. Good luck.
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I could have written something along the lines of 'Jeff Buckley is my Kevin Moore' too :lol
The man used to be a HUGE inspiration to me by his guitar playing, songwriting and his singing, which is fucking awesome, as you have found out too :)
For this last round, I'll compile you a nice list tomorrow. I'm very tired now, so sleep has my priority.
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Lol, Uncle Tom is running away for the win! Can someone stop him? :loser:
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Probably not, he has a good lead.
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Probably not, he has a good lead.
For some reason this reminds me of the lovely archery olympic competitions. I must really go to bed :angel:
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For this last round, I'll compile you a nice list tomorrow. I'm very tired now, so sleep has my priority.
Fuck sleep, SENT.
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For this last round, I'll compile you a nice list tomorrow. I'm very tired now, so sleep has my priority.
Fuck sleep, SENT.
:heart :heart :heart
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That last round makes it real easy to pin down the Mystery participant because there are probably only four people on DTF who are even aware of the band Mystery, despite my addition of them to my list. It's not me, so leaves three other people.
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:victorydance:
Now I just try to keep Lolzeez behind me.
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round 7 sent.
Also, you may want to update the OP
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round 7 sent.
Also, you may want to update the OP
THANKS, I always forget.
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:hat Thank you, whoever was the kind soul that introduced me to Agalloch.
Will send shortly.
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im happy to have one hit this roulette...seemed I was languishing in mediocre.
I'll find something I gotta review what I sent already....
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So, is 20 minutes a target or could I send you a one-minute song if I like?
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Sent
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So, is 20 minutes a target or could I send you a one-minute song if I like?
You can send whatever as long as the total running time is under 20 minutes, I don't care what you send :)
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Sent.
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Oh... gosh I am so going to miss this when it's over :mehlin
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Gonna send tomorrow. Flooded with homework.
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Sent. Complete with almost novel-length PM, but fuck it.
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Round 7 sent!
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amen!.....to think if we hadn't had a 48 hour submission deadline...
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Is everybody in?
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Is everybody in?
Yup! I'll probably judge tonight or early next morning, I should have done it yesterday but I couldn't focus on anything and I want to give you guys a nice goodbye post :)
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Are we at the last round already? :O This roulette should have lasted way longer!
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Are we at the last round already? :O This roulette should have lasted way longer!
Those waiting for their turn to start a roulette might disagree... :P
Nah, looks like this roulette has been really cool, I would've been glad to participate if Milena didn't already know so many of the bands I like :)
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Are we at the last round already? :O This roulette should have lasted way longer!
Those waiting for their turn to start a roulette might disagree... :P
Among those I shall number myself :P
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I have all the scores and a couple of versions of my relatively lengthy writeup ready, except for the fact I misplaced Spider's PM (I think it happened to me once per every person who sent me PMs instead of emails :lol). And I even remember one of his songs from when I read the PM, but I don't remember the other one :D so whenever he reappears and re-sends, this is all over.
Shit, I am sad.
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Results time!
Lolzeez
Genesis block
Dancing with the Moonlit Knight 8/10
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) 8/10
Firth of Fifth 8/10
8 x 2 = 16
Liked these way more than the first Genesis song you sent me, nice job there.
Ariich
Moon Safari – A Kid Called Panic 8/10
Moon Safari – The World’s Best Dreamers 8/10
8 x 2 = 16
Pretty sweet and uplifting stuff, and they sure know how to close a song, which is something I like in a band.
Ruba
Death – Crystal Mountain 9/10
Djerv – Only I Exist 7/10
(9+7)/2 = 8
8 x 2 = 16
Ruba sent me a death metal classic and another song of his favorite singer and they were cool beans most of the time :)
Mystery Participant
darkology – violent vertigo 7/10
beyond twilight – perfect dark 7/10
Savatage - Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12-24 7/10
Tesla - Edison's medicine 8.5/10
(7+7+7+8.5)/4 = 7.375
7.375 x 2 = 14.75
The first three songs were somehow ordinary (with the exclusion of EXCEPTIONAL vocals by Jorn and Kelly - whoever you are, you know my vocalists) but good, and the Tesla song really hit the jackpot. Nice work.
Dr. DTVT
Fair To Midland block
Dance of the Manatee – 8/10
Vice/Versa – 8/10
Whiskey and Ritalin – 8/10
A Loophole In Limbo – 9/10
Rikki Tikki Tava – 7/10
(8+8+8+9+7)/5 = 8
8 x 2 = 16
Fair To Midland is one of those bands some of my friends have always poked me to check out, and I have to say, my first impression, based on the very few songs I've heard of theirs, they sound like Coheed & Cambria would sound if they were awesome (sorry Nick, if you're reading this :lol). Very good.
Elite
DARKWATER - Again 8.5/10
8.5 x 2 = 17
Elite sent me one, Swedish melodic prog metal song. The dude knows I love my Wolverine and Seventh Wonder and Nightingale and what have you. Or just guesses pretty good These guys are excellent.
YtseBitsySpider
Bullet For My Valentine – The End 6/10
Anthrax - In The End 8/10
7 x 2 = 14
One relatively okay but unremarkable BFMV song and a well-structured Anthrax song off their last album which I dug. Appropriate names for the final round, also :D
Onno
Jurojin - The Winter 8/10
Karnivool - All I Know 8.5/10
Flying Colors – Blue Ocean 8/10
Motorhead – Going To Brazil 7/10
(8+8.5+8+7)/4 = 7.875
7.875 x 2 = 15.75
So, another band in this roulette I haven't previously heard of (Jurojin), the only Flying Colors song I actually remember off their album, and wow Karnivool sounds good, they remind me of someone. Great round, loved it.
Scorp
Ensiferum - Token Of Time 8/10
Ozric Tentacles – Snakepit 7/10
The Cat Empire – Fishies 8.5/10
Devin Townsend – Deep Peace 9/10
(8+7+8.5+9)/4 = 8.125
8.125 x 2 = 16.25
The short psychodelic song was just okay but then that awesome song you got in your roulette really hit the jackpot and I have to say the Devin song you sent me is my favorite DT song yet. Great work as always Scorp.
The final standings:
Scorpion - 50.75 points
Elite - 47 points
ariich - 45.5 points
Dr. DTVT - 45 points
Mystery Participant - 43.25 points
YtseBitsySpider - 42 points
Onno - 39.75 points
Ruba - 39 points
Lolzeez - 37.5 points
And, to make the final statement - this roulette has finally tipped me over the edge in regards to checking out some long overdue bands, so if I run another one without having these bands in the updated forbidden list, you have every right to round-kick me:
Evergrey
In Mourning
Incura
Bruce Dickinson (seriously I'm an idiot)
Haken
Anathema
Devin Townsend (although I've gotten a little farther with him during the course of this roulette)
Von Hertzen Brothers
Star One
Ihsahn
Diablo Swing Orchestra
Frost*
Moonloop
After Forever
Theocracy
Agalloch
IQ
Jeff Buckley
Death (seriously I'm an idiot)
Darkwater
And probably, I will in the very least youtube the albums which contained all the other songs I've liked.
Thanks for participating. You were great. :heart see all of you on some other GMD battlegrounds.
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:victorydance: :victorydance:
Thanks for running this Milena. :hug: I had a lot of fun and I'm glad that I could introduce you to some awesome stuff.
EDIT: Will Mystery Guy reveal his identity now? I wanna know who I've beaten. :laugh:
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Yay, this roulette was fun! Thanks for running it. Glad you liked Jurojin :)
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nice work
glad you found some new music
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Congrats Scorp :tup
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Well, thanks Milena, I had good times. And I didn't finish at the last position, it's a good start for roulettes.
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Well, thanks Milena, I had good times. And I didn't finish at the last position, it's a good start for roulettes.
:lol
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One to end this thread in a pretty classy way:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGmAmJFUvzM
;D
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Ah, I'd assumed we had to send 20 minutes by the same band or artist! Ah well, no matter.
Cool roulette, was lots of fun. And congrats to Scrop!
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Ah, I'd assumed we had to send 20 minutes by the same band or artist! Ah well, no matter.
Cool roulette, was lots of fun. And congrats to Scrop!
You should have sent Heartland instead of The World's Best Dreamer
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Good, most points in the final round! Which was exactly what I aimed for, but I lost anyway.
Congrats to my buddy Scroppy for winning!
And Milena, enjoy all the bands you can check out now :)