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Welcome! Without further ado, let’s get to the rules and other bits and pieces of useful information.
Participants:
- Cyril (artist formerly known as Parama)
- Kattelox
- Sacul
- Puppies_On_Acid
- TAC
- Lethean
- senecadawg2
- Stadler
- Train of Naught
- MoraWintersoul
Rounds:
There are eight rounds, each with a theme. I’m not giving the themes in advance, but they should be quite easy. I think lot of themes from my first roulette worked pretty well, so most of them are going to appear again.
After the fourth round, the bottom two players will be eliminated. In case of a tie, the player with the best score for an individual submission stays. If both players have exactly same scores, there will be a quick tiebreaker round. Similarly, if two or more players are tied at the top at the end, the winner is decided with a tiebreaker.
Scoring:
I felt even during the last roulette that my scoring system was quite unfair, so this time I’m going for tiered system.
If there’s ten players: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
If there’s eight players: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1
Banned list (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iA9Z-_PCh0d7GFRquAnwtXzsiXBGS1ug)
Note: the list is slightly different than the one I sent to roulette tracker thread. Some artists will be banned during the roulette, but I'll make a clear note of them.
Submitting songs:
Please send your submissions via PM. I’m using Spotify so basically the artist and the song name are sufficient. If the song in question is not on Spotify, that’s fine too if you provide another way to listen to your song (e.g. YouTube link).
I'll probably wait for one day in case someone wants to take the the open participant spot and then start the first round. If there's anything you want to know, please don't hesitate to ask.
Alright, let's get this show on the road!
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I would love to give it a go! :metal
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This will be fun. Looking forward to discovering your musical taste :corn
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This will be fun. Looking forward to discovering your musical taste :corn
That reminds me. I heard there’s a new Game Of Thrones character being unveiled. Assimus Kissimus.
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This will be fun. Looking forward to discovering your musical taste :corn
That reminds me. I heard there’s a new Game Of Thrones character being unveiled. Assimus Kissimus.
Only so much ass kissing can save me from my own music. :lol
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I would love to give it a go! :metal
Great! :metal
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Do you have enough players already? I'll join if you'll have me!
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Is email the only way to send or is PM fine? Don't wanna use my personal email for DTF stuff tbh :P
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Too bad we don't live in a world where you can have more than one email address. :loser:
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Is email the only way to send or is PM fine? Don't wanna use my personal email for DTF stuff tbh :P
Right. I’m planning on sending Spotify links through PM.
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yeah well, i'm lazy :metal
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This will be fun. Looking forward to discovering your musical taste :corn
I like your enthusiasm. :biggrin: But no extra points are awarded from sweet-talking.
Do you have enough players already? I'll join if you'll have me!
Sorry, I've already expanded the original eight-player limit to ten and I think that is enough for now. But if someone decides to opt out, you can join.
Is email the only way to send or is PM fine? Don't wanna use my personal email for DTF stuff tbh :P
Right. I’m planning on sending Spotify links through PM.
OK, sending through PM is also fine.
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Hey guys! I’m announcing the round 1 theme on behalf of Ruba :metal
You can send ANY song as long as the song in question is featured on the latest Sons of Apollo album!
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Can I nosedive to the furnace instead though?
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Technically yes, TesseracT is not banned!
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Also one point I forgot to mention:
I reserve the right to be a complete dick and reject a submission if I think I know the song well enough. Case in point: Van Halen is not among the banned bands, but if you send me Jump, I'll ask you to send something else. Any other Van Halen song would probably do though. I will not exert this rule lightly and I doubt I'll even need to, but I thought you should know.
Hey guys! I’m announcing the round 1 theme on behalf of Ruba :metal
You can send ANY song as long as the song in question is featured on the latest Sons of Apollo album!
I'm out of the loop here again, what's so bad about Sons of Apollo? I vaguely recall Sherinian talking smack about DT or something...
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Also one point I forgot to mention:
I reserve the right to be a complete dick and reject a submission if I think I know the song well enough. Case in point: Van Halen is not among the banned bands, but if you send me Jump, I'll ask you to send something else. Any other Van Halen song would probably do though. I will not exert this rule lightly and I doubt I'll even need to, but I thought you should know.
That's actually called "to be a reasonable person" but whatever floats your boat.
Technically yes, TesseracT is not banned!
hell yes brb nosediving
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What if I send the bluegrass version of Jump :neverusethis:
I really shouldn't have let jingle send the bluegrass version of Thunderstruck, but I thought it would be funny so I let it in :lol Nah, that's totally fair, Ruba. Game on.
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I was asked about my tastes in the roulette tracker thread and I'm reposting it here.
My top 100 Spotify songs 2017 (https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1E9F6BPJxFqpOA?si=AD_ixNt-SFqqstmrUy-Qqw)
My top 100 Spotify songs 2018 (https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1Ejf2LwSdi8lJq?si=xn6Iy-7URSWfyQ_tyTTlSQ)
My tastes... they probably differ somewhat of an average DTFer. I do like prog and prog metal, but it depends on the artist a lot. Good melodies are more important to me than incessant noodling.
Genres I tend to like:
- industrial
- post-hardcore
- alternative rock/metal, especially from the 90s
- doom/sludge/stoner metal
I usually don't like (there might be exceptions)
- black metal
- hair/glam metal
- pop music made after the 1980s
- rap/hip hop
The banned list should give you a rough idea. It has almost exclusively artists I like, I left out some artists I'm not so keen on so that somebody can try to prove I've been wrong about them.
-- Death metal --
I do enjoy some death metal from time to time, but some of it I find just a bit unmemorable. I might enjoy some song, but not remember how it went five minutes later.
Vocalist also matters a great deal. As a rule of thumb, I'd like to be able to make out at least some of the words (s)he is singing.
Melodeath and technical death are also ok.
Few more notes:
- Sending a song over 10 minutes long is a risky move.
- I'm not too big a fan of instrumental music.
- I like 90s and 00s music, and some 80s too.
- I slightly prefer British music over American.
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Okay... I'm predicting right now that Parama is gonna do well, I won't do well, and Puppies could go either way. :lol
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and Puppies could go either way. :lol
That sounds about right. It really just depends on how much I feel like shooting myself in the foot. :corn
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Guys, don't get discouraged. Those are just very generalised guidelines and there totally is music I find great that won't match all if any of those criterion. You can disregard all of the above if you want and still possibly do well.
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Oh, most of the sign-ups were taken in the Roulettes tracker thread. Sneaky :P
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Genres I tend to like:
- industrial
- post-hardcore
- alternative rock/metal, especially from the 90s
- doom/sludge/stoner metal
- I like 90s and 00s music, and some 80s too.
I am not going to do well. :lol
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Oh, most of the sign-ups were taken in the Roulettes tracker thread. Sneaky :P
I'm sorry, I just read from the OP that it is recommendable to have the participants ready when your turn is up. I would've loved to have a fellow Finn on board.
I am not going to do well. :lol
Don't be selling yourself short, Tim.
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considering the themed rounds i ain't really planning to prepare in advance for any round this roulette so
curious what that first theme is :corn
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As I said, the themes won't be too difficult but since I got all the participants ready, here comes round one:
ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?
Since this is the opening round of the roulette, I want something appropriate for the occasion. Send me an opening track of an album. As you know, a good opener sets the tone for the entire album, so send something you feel is a good song for opening a roulette.
And don't take the title to the heart. If you want to send something more chill, go for it.
You got exactly three days from this post to submit. Any late submission will get -1 points.
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Sent, hope you like it!
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Genres I tend to like:
- industrial
- post-hardcore
- alternative rock/metal, especially from the 90s
- doom/sludge/stoner metal
- I like 90s and 00s music, and some 80s too.
Hell yeah :metal
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Sent, hopefully it's accepted. Came out swinging, hope everyone sent monstrous first picks!
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putting together a list of artists to pull from
even avoiding most of the heavier metal acts i've still scoped out 36 artists I'd really wanna send in this roulette :lol
basically; be prepared for some post-roulette bonus songs
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I just love it when the first song on an album is far and away the best on the album and the round theme is to send an album opener. Sent some prawg metal
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For my first two roulettes, I used this theme for the opening round. Gotta find a song now. Don't have much (actually nothing) for 90's rock. :lol
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Sent an opening track from one of my favorite "90's" albums. It's an album that is not exactly in my lane, but I think it's spectacular.
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For my first two roulettes, I used this theme for the opening round. Gotta find a song now. Don't have much (actually nothing) for 90's rock. :lol
Tim, it doesn't have to be. I like many different kinds of music, sometimes from rather unexpected genres.
Don't know if you remember but I got Killer by Alice Cooper because you had recommended it. It's been some time I've listened to it though, but it's really solid record.
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there's one song i wanna send but i have a suspicion that if we're using really vanilla themes it might be better saved for a future round :lol
i narrowed down to a top 5, but they're all really dang good songs it's hard to pick
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For my first two roulettes, I used this theme for the opening round. Gotta find a song now. Don't have much (actually nothing) for 90's rock. :lol
Tim, it doesn't have to be. I like many different kinds of music, sometimes from rather unexpected genres.
Well, I just sent an unexpected 90's genre. :lol
there's one song i wanna send but i have a suspicion that if we're using really vanilla themes it might be better saved for a future round :lol
i narrowed down to a top 5, but they're all really dang good songs it's hard to pick
Damned themes! :lol
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Don't know if you remember but I got Killer by Alice Cooper because you had recommended it. It's been some time I've listened to it though, but it's really solid record.
Huh? That must've been years ago. Seems you went on a hiatus? :)
I consider Killer essential.
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Don't know if you remember but I got Killer by Alice Cooper because you had recommended it. It's been some time I've listened to it though, but it's really solid record.
Huh? That must've been years ago. Seems you went on a hiatus? :)
I consider Killer essential.
Yeah, probably some time in 2012.
After a few quiet years, I started posting more regulary last year-ish.
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there's one song i wanna send but i have a suspicion that if we're using really vanilla themes it might be better saved for a future round :lol
i narrowed down to a top 5, but they're all really dang good songs it's hard to pick
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there's one song i wanna send but i have a suspicion that if we're using really vanilla themes it might be better saved for a future round :lol
i narrowed down to a top 5, but they're all really dang good songs it's hard to pick
I've narrowed mine down to 7. I'm curious if we have any overlap.
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PM me your song list if you want to check :corn
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Right now I got five submissions, two guys going eenie-meenie-miney-mo and Sacul has posted here so he's on board. I haven't heard of Stadler or senecadawg, but there's still two days left.
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Right now I got five submissions, two guys going eenie-meenie-miney-mo and Sacul has posted here so he's on board. I haven't heard of Stadler or senecadawg, but there's still two days left.
Stadler usually doesn't post on the forum on the weekends.
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Right now I got five submissions, two guys going eenie-meenie-miney-mo and Sacul has posted here so he's on board. I haven't heard of Stadler or senecadawg, but there's still two days left.
Stadler usually doesn't post on the forum on the weekends.
He's having his nails done!
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Right now I got five submissions, two guys going eenie-meenie-miney-mo and Sacul has posted here so he's on board. I haven't heard of Stadler or senecadawg, but there's still two days left.
Stadler usually doesn't post on the forum on the weekends.
He's having his nails done!
Again? :lol
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Right now I got five submissions, two guys going eenie-meenie-miney-mo and Sacul has posted here so he's on board. I haven't heard of Stadler or senecadawg, but there's still two days left.
Stadler usually doesn't post on the forum on the weekends.
He's having his nails done!
I was wondering whether you had him filling out your tax returns or something. ;D
No real rush though. And if any of you are unable to post for a while, message me and I can give upcoming themes in advance.
He's having his nails done!
Again? :lol
You gotta work on your looks sometimes. :lol Or maybe he can file it under work-related costs.
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Nope, it's purely cosmetic. He's tried filing those visits on his expense reports.
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Sent!
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Sent!
Likewise
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i'm down to two songs and both are so dang good i'm going to regret not sending the other one, whichever one i do settle on
i might just spend the entire roulette sending you b-sides to all my submissions because i have so much music for you that i can do this and then still put together a several-hours-long playlist after the roulette's over, like, dammit, only 8 rounds? :lol
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Yeah, I was thinking his banned list looks a little on the thin side.
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even if his banned list was double the size i'm sure i'd still have plenty of voids to fill
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Nine out of ten so far, very good. :tup
I assume I could start hangman as soon as I have all submissions?
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Nine out of ten so far, very good. :tup
I assume I could start hangman as soon as I have all submissions?
You can start it whenever you want, it's your roulette :corn
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Sent a great banger :metal
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Nine out of ten so far, very good. :tup
When I read this this morning, my first thought was..Gee, I wonder if Sacul is playing..
Sent a great banger :metal
...and the answer is YES.
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OK, time to start the hangman. I'm not still 100% sure how it should work, but I'll give it a shot. (and I can make some horrible puns :biggrin:)
Nightingale - Nightfall Overture
Orphaned Land - The Cave
Threshold - Light and Space
Amorphis - The Bee
Hole - Violet
Thrice - Broken Lungs
The Human Abstract - A Violent Strike
fun. - Be Calm
The Panic Channel - Teahouse of the Spirits
Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes
After you've guessed a letter, wait for two turns before you guess another.
You can try to guess artists and song titles anytime. If you get it right, you can guess a letter instantly. If you get it wrong, wait for five turns before guessing a letter.
DIS OT
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with those guessing rules i suspect this might get stuck in a standstill sooner rather than later, but we'll see :lol
give me the inaugural D, anyways
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That’s one guess per day!! :lol
T
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That’s one guess per day!! :lol
with those guessing rules i suspect this might get stuck in a standstill sooner rather than later, but we'll see :lol
OK, I'm also a bit unsure about those rules myself. If you have ideas for improvement, be my guest. :)
E: Lowered the "cooldown period" to two turns. Don't really want this taking the better part of the week.
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It's fine man, I'm not gonna guess letters anyway, give me a few minutes.
The Human Abstract - A Violent Strike
Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes
Orphaned Land - The Cave
Threshold - Light and Space
Thrice - Broken Lungs
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Goddammit Ev :lol
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It's fine man, I'm not gonna guess letters anyway, give me a few minutes.
The Human Abstract - A Violent Strike
Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes
Orphaned Land - The Cave
Threshold - Light and Space
Thrice - Broken Lungs
...what.
Well, five outta five. :lol
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It's fine man, I'm not gonna guess letters anyway, give me a few minutes.
The Human Abstract - A Violent Strike
Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes
Orphaned Land - The Cave
Threshold - Light and Space
Thrice - Broken Lungs
...what.
Well, five outta five. :lol
Ah, I see you weren't familiar with Ev's ruthless hangman guessing abilities :laugh:
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Nightingale - Nightfall Overture
I'm also kinda tempted to call Amorphis - The Bee but the first word of the song has four letters and I don't know any Amorphis song that would fit that.
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I'm also kinda tempted to call Amorphis - The Bee but the first word of the song has four letters and I don't know any Amorphis song that would fit that.
You're most likely correct. If it's not The Bee, then it's The Way :P
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nvm, hopefully no one saw this. I'll edit the upper ones if Luoto will also edit his. Although I guess it's too late now. :)
Evermind waits until the next hangman.
Just noticed that, sorry man.
edit: okay well, Hole - Violet got through, that's that. I won't do this in the next rounds, but I love to do this shit in the first one especially when the host is someone I didn't see hosting roulettes in the last few years. Hopefully there's no hard feelings on your end.
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I lied, hangman is gonna take like 5 minutes
Hey ev guess mine too
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nvm
Evermind waits until the next hangman.
Just noticed that, sorry man.
Well, you got three more correct and you were right about the Amorphis, I had accidentally one letter too many.
No worries man. Try the remaining two if you want, although those might be a tad harder. ;D As a hint, one of the artists has a punctuation mark in its name.
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Have you just given away Parama's song? Because it's probably fun. - Be Calm.
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Have you just given away Parama's song? Because it's probably fun. - Be Calm.
Somebody remind me never to play Scrabble with this guy. :lol
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Have you just given away Parama's song? Because it's probably fun. - Be Calm.
Somebody remind me never to play Scrabble with this guy. :lol
:lol
Give me an S
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Guessing the unguessed one is Ev's :metal
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Also thrice was on my shortlist but I actually didn't consider that song for some reason
Which is a shame since it probably is their best opener
That or Digital Sea
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Guessing the unguessed one is Ev's :metal
I'm not playing but I'm trying my best to solve that one before any more letters are revealed. :lol
edit: Yeah, I already figured it was "of the spirits", but the rest evades me.
Yep, I don't know and I've got to write my own writeups now. The Frail Penguin - Twathorse of the Spirits
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The Frail Penguin - Twathorse of the Spirits
I wish!
Also, had one extra letter there again. Man, I gotta be sharper with these in the future.
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The Frail Penguin - Twathorse of the Spirits
I wish!
Also, had one extra letter there again. Man, I gotta be sharper with these in the future.
The Panic Channel - Teahouse of the Spirits
That letter was really crucial, yes.
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Oh that one is Stadler
Can we have the who-sent-whats? :P
Granted a lot of these are Obvious Hole bands that basically anyone could've sent
Puppies is probably The Human Abstract though
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Oh that one is Stadler
Can we have the who-sent-whats? :P
Sure.
???: Nightingale - Nightfall Overture
Train of Naught: Orphaned Land - The Cave
Lethean: Threshold - Light and Space
???: Amorphis - The Bee
TAC: Hole - Violet
???: Thrice - Broken Lungs
Puppies_On_Acid: The Human Abstract - A Violent Strike
Parama: fun. - Be Calm
Stadler: The Panic Channel - Teahouse of the Spirits
Sacul: Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes
First impressions come tomorrow in the afternoon Greenwich/morning U.S. East Coast time.
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Threshold is Lethean, or I'll cook steamed hams
Did Train send Orphaned Land? Did Sacul sent PoTree?
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Threshold is Lethean, or I'll cook steamed hams
Did Train send Orphaned Land? Did Sacul sent PoTree?
Yes to all.
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Some really good songs in this batch. I'm looking forward to the impressions. This round will be a great litmus test for your tastes.
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Threshold is Lethean, or I'll cook steamed hams
Hmm. Glad you were right, cuz that sounds icky. :)
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Threshold is Lethean, or I'll cook steamed hams
Hmm. Glad you were right, cuz that sounds icky. :)
Before I even saw the song name I knew it was you :lol
And if you don't know steamed hams, YouTube the Simpsons steamed hams bit :)
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First impressions come tomorrow in the afternoon Greenwich/morning U.S. East Coast time.
SURPRISE! :neverusethis: I made some time for this tonight.
A good track, but I’m not sure if it’s that memorable in long term. I’m not sold yet on the vocals.
I’ve heard one album from this band and I didn’t like it, but that was a long time ago. Great riff here, but do heavier parts really mesh with rest of the song?
Didn’t expect to receive anything like this. I like the quirkiness of it.
My hatred towards the person behind this band makes it hard for me to be impartial. It’s decent, but the chorus is repeated one or two times too many.
This sounds like a band I might be interested in, but this particular song didn’t really do anything to me.
While I generally like this, it could use a vocalist with a bit more powerful voice. They get more into the spirit of things towards the end though.
Up-tempo and in-your-face, I quite like this.
This is dancing on the line of getting overly proggy for my tastes, but thankfully never crosses it.
The band is definitely talented, and I can appreciate that, but this just isn’t really my thing.
Had to dust off the ol’ air guitar for this one. Great blend of heavy and melodic. This band I could’ve banned and will definitely ban after this round.
Results coming within a week.
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Had to dust off the ol’ air guitar for this one. Great blend of heavy and melodic. This band I could’ve banned and will definitely ban after this round.
I feel like this is mine for sure
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Might be the quirky one :metal
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My hatred towards the person behind this band makes it hard for me to be impartial. It’s decent, but the chorus is repeated one or two times too many.
Oh boy. That's what I was afraid of.
Damn 90's!
Results coming within a week.
Pretty much got my results today! :lol
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TAC sent Hole.
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I had no idea who Hole was and looked it up and yyyeeaaaHhhh big oof
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I had no idea who Hole was and looked it up and yyyeeaaaHhhh big oof
You are such a young babby to have to look up who Hole was! :lol
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TAC sent Hole.
About a half hour after I sent it, I thought of a song I should've sent instead, but I was stuck on finding a 90's album.
I actually love Live Through This.
Yes, Courtney Love is a fucking whore face hot mess, but that album is fucking amazing.
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First Thin Lizzy, now Hole. TAC, do you know what Q-tips are?
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I wasn't even a year old when Kurt Cobain died and I never had a grunge phase, what do you expect :V
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I was 25 when he died. And I definitely never had a grunge phase.
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My hatred towards the person behind this band makes it hard for me to be impartial. It’s decent, but the chorus is repeated one or two times too many.
Oh boy. That's what I was afraid of.
Damn, I hoped I'd gotten someone thinking that was about Steven Wilson. :lol
I promise not to let my opinion of her affect the score, but she's a cunt.
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Oh without a doubt, but that album has some of the rawest energy I've ever heard. I've always loved it.
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Wasn't the rumor that Cobain wrote a lot of it? I can't imagine that's true if it's such a great album, but it's out there.
I think about four of them could be mine; I'm just trying not to get my hopes up on some of them!
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I think about four of them could be mine; I'm just trying not to get my hopes up on some of them!
Same :lol
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I ain’t the sharpest tool in my garden shed I got people underneath my bed
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While we're waiting on results, can you tell us the theme of the next round? :corn
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Results coming within a week.
This still stands. I'd say on Tuesday.
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Results coming within a week.
This still stands. I'd say on Tuesday.
I missed that post apparently :facepalm:
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I already know my score.
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While we're waiting on results, can you tell us the theme of the next round? :corn
Well, since you're asking nicely... :biggrin:
START YOUR ENGINES
This one is more subjective: send me a song that makes you want to put on a pair of cool sunglasses, roll down the windows and drive into the sunset.
Note: Almost every submission last round was sent through PM. Since I'd like to have them in one place, please PM your submission.
Deadline April 26th.
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I'm not actually sure how that feels or what scenario I would be expected to do so with so I'll just send some random crap and pretend it counts
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I'm not actually sure how that feels or what scenario I would be expected to do so with so I'll just send some random crap and pretend it counts
You don't have a SINGLE song to which you can imagine putting on some shades and cruising down the highway? I don't believe you. :P
I like this theme. Got a lot of listening to do before I send, you'll get mine tomorrow morning most likely.
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I own neither shades nor a car :neverusethis:
Also, I hate driving.
So I dunno how I'm supposed to be feeling here :P
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You're supposed to feel cool. Does that help? :lol
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Parama, how do you not have a car?
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I don't know where Parama comes from, but how much you actually need a car depends from place to place. If you live in a city, you can get around by foot/bike/public transit and I'd think generally Europeans have less cars per person than Americans.
I don't actually own a car per se, but I have one at my disposal and do like to drive.
Parama, I can give some example songs if that helps.
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I don't know where Parama comes from,
Nobody does.
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I'm just an AI who got really into metal somehow and the research lab hosting me can't turn me off anymore because I'm too self-aware
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I'm just an AI who got really into metal somehow and the research lab hosting me can't turn me off anymore because I'm too self-aware
Parama sent March of the Machines by Ayreon
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Is that even an Ayreon song
I wouldn't be surprised but I can't place it off the top of my head
Oh also I realised I have a very obvious submission for this round
Gotta pick a b-side too though
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Is that even an Ayreon song
I wouldn't be surprised but I can't place it off the top of my head
Last track of their last album my dude.
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Oh yeah the forgettable album
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Pretty sure forgettable Ayreon album is redundant.
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I'm just an AI who got really into metal somehow and the research lab hosting me can't turn me off anymore because I'm too self-aware
Oh, this is you! https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/21/ai-generated-death-metal-stream/
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nah i don't like archspire
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I own neither shades nor a car :neverusethis:
Also, I hate driving.
So I dunno how I'm supposed to be feeling here :P
You should send Merzbow then... :biggrin:
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Sent for Round 2. :corn
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ROUND 1 RESULTS
10 points: Parama
fun. – Be Calm
Didn’t expect to receive anything like this. I like the quirkiness of it.
I was in a school choir when I went to high school and once we sang Some Nights by these guys. It was by and far my least favourite song we had practiced, for most of the arrangement we used consisted of WOOO-OAH WOAH WOO-OOAH ad infinitum.
I have to admit: I like the accordion. The instrument. This song feels almost a piece from a musical. The instrumentation is well, fun (:neverusethis:) and the track goes from minimalistic ballad to My Chemical Romance-y rock. This came completely out of the left field, and I never would’ve expected an artist that has had an #1 hit this decade would win a round in this roulette, but here we are.
9 points: Kattelox
Amorphis – The Bee
Had to dust off the ol’ air guitar for this one. Great blend of heavy and melodic. This band I could’ve banned and will definitely ban after this round.
Amorphis has definitely been on my radar. I’d have Black Winter Day on a regular rotation for a while and that is one of the catchiest metal songs ever. This one is however much more recent. I think I’m most interested in their two first and Tomi Joutsen-era albums.
This song is seriously good anyways. I haven’t really had an opinion on Tomi’s vocals before, but his growls are damn good. Especially the long loooow growls. The melodic hook and staccato riff behind it kinda feels like a flying bee. I also really like when they kick into a higher gear after the chorus and rise the key.
8 points: Stadler
The Panic Channel – Teahouse of the Spirits
Up-tempo and in-your-face, I quite like this.
This one certainly doesn’t daddle around, it kicks around and keeps the intensity up all the way through. It’s also catchy enough it would’ve deserved radio play. Based on this song I agree that they should’ve been bigger. Reminds me of Foo Fighters except it’s good.
7 points: Lethean
Threshold – Light and Space
A good track, but I’m not sure if it’s that memorable in long term. I’m not sold yet on the vocals.
This is all-around really solid prog track, I get some FII vibes for some reason, the keyboard sound on solo reminds me of some lead sounds Derek uses on that album. The chorus is really beautiful. It ends a bit too suddenly.
6 points: Puppies_On_Acid
The Human Abstract – A Violent Strike
This is dancing on the line of getting overly proggy for my tastes, but thankfully never crosses it.
Well… this is all over the place. But not in a bad way. There is a lot happening and while I am not sure every piece fits, they hammer them into place with raw power.
5 points: Sacul
Porcupine Tree – Blackest Eyes
I’ve heard one album from this band and I didn’t like it, but that was a long time ago. Great riff here, but do heavier parts really mesh with rest of the song?
The album in question is Fear of the Blank Planet, in case you were wondering. I love the title track on that one, but didn’t really like the rest.
That main riff is badass. They should’ve built this song around it. Though the contrasts between alt metal and upbeat late 90s rock and the positive sounding music and dark lyrics are intriguing.
4 points: TAC
Hole - Violet
My hatred towards the person behind this band makes it hard for me to be impartial. It’s decent, but the chorus is repeated one or two times too many.
Well it is really energetic alright. It doesn’t ask any questions or your permission. Maybe it’s a little too repetitive and lays all its cards on the table in the beginning but I still liked it more than I expected.
3 points: Train of Naught
Orphaned Land – The Cave
The band is definitely talented, and I can appreciate that, but this just isn’t really my thing.
Two words: culture shock. I’m not too big on the Oriental/Middle Eastern stylings to begin with and then those stringed instruments and choir vocals… it was too weird to take in. Still, I’m starting to get its appeal. I like the hints of extreme metal. OK it’s kinda big and pompous, I almost get some Eurovision vibes ( :lol) and I feel it goes on for a little too long, but in the end it’s a good song.
2 points: senecadawg2
Thrice – Broken Lungs
This sounds like a band I might be interested in, but this particular song didn’t really do anything to me.
I like the verses of this song, but I don’t really feel like the chorus or the outro works. The lyrics are also a bit heavy-handed, I'm not big on conspiracies myself. Still, I like what they’re doing musically although this song didn’t strike a chord and might be interested in checking more of their stuff out.
1 point: MoraWintersoul
Nightingale – Nightfall Overture
While I generally like this, it could use a vocalist with a bit more powerful voice. They get more into the spirit of things towards the end though.
Apparently there’s two versions of the song; this is the newer recording. It starts out promising, I like the verses and the guitar melody preceding them. However, I would’ve wanted a bigger chorus after a quite long build-up. After that it goes a bit off the rails for me for I don’t like the piano melody. Also, I think the vocalist seems to be holding a bit back until the third verse and I wish he’d sang the whole song with same intensity.
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Well, that was three points higher than expected. :lol
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sent the coolest song i could think of without thinking too hard
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Added to banned list
fun.
Amorphis
The Panic Channel
Threshold
The Human Abstract
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I'm self banning Hole. :lol
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I'm self banning Hole. :lol
Nah, you should send it again! :biggrin:
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thrice not being banned is great because i can try and fail to send a song from them you'd like :metal
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Thrice
This sounds like a band I might be interested in, but this particular song didn’t really do anything to me.
Pretty much feel the same way about the songs I've been sent by them..
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okay TAC to be fair the songs you were sent are not at all top-tier thrice tracks :lol
broken lungs is real good though but ehh
i'd say "here's a good one to go check out" but i'm probably gonna save it for a future round of the roulette, hopefully
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Oh no, I gotta redeem Dan to you! This is one of his less proggy projects - he plays pretty much all the instruments and he's my favorite metal producer as well. I love his vocals but I see what you mean about holding back, and about the build-up.
Sent the second round.
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Glad you enjoyed the Threshold. :). One of my early thoughts on them was not being sure about the vocals, but in time Mac became one of my favorites.
Not at all sure about the next round. The only song that's popped into my head probably doesn't really fit the theme.
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Honestly can't remember if I sent my song last night or not... Really happy The Bee did so well. Funny to see fun. place above it, this should be an interesting roulette. I'm not crazy about Amorphis but that song is like universally loved so hooray.
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Oh no, I gotta redeem Dan to you! This is one of his less proggy projects - he plays pretty much all the instruments and he's my favorite metal producer as well. I love his vocals but I see what you mean about holding back, and about the build-up.
I've heard Crimson by Edge of Sanity and it was good.
Honestly can't remember if I sent my song last night or not...
Nope, not yet.
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Probably against my better judgment I sent something less obvious for this round's theme (Sunset Sunglasses Highway).
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8 points: Stadler
The Panic Channel – Teahouse of the Spirits
Up-tempo and in-your-face, I quite like this.
This one certainly doesn’t daddle around, it kicks around and keeps the intensity up all the way through. It’s also catchy enough it would’ve deserved radio play. Based on this song I agree that they should’ve been bigger. Reminds me of Foo Fighters except it’s good.
This is like music to my ears. Exactly how I feel (and I don't really care for the Foo Fighters much.)
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I'm self banning Hole. :lol
There's something wrong with that. Not sure what, but something.
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Well I expected better I guess :lol. Time for something different :metal
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Well I expected better I guess :lol. Time for something different :metal
Send Trains :biggrin:
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Dacul spends the entire roulette sending every In Absentia song in order
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Well I expected better I guess :lol. Time for something different :metal
Send Trains :biggrin:
Just keep sending songs from In Absentia in order :corn
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That was the idea, yes :lol
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That was the idea, yes :lol
I figured that's what you were going for....just wanted to make sure. :)
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Dacul spends the entire roulette sending every In Absentia song in order
Too bad there's only eight rounds. :biggrin:
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Yeah, he won't get to Heartattack or Collapse :(
How many people left for the next round anyways?
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Yeah, he won't get to Heartattack or Collapse :(
Both great songs!
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Heartattack is genuinely one of my favourite PT songs, was glad to catch it on the latest SW tour.
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How many people left for the next round anyways?
I got all but two and Sacul's probably working on it.
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Elite isn't in this roulette so I'm curious who the other is now :corn
Eager for some of that delicious hangmang
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Ask Stadler if he submitted. He's usually a foot-dragger.
(For the record, I'm at a different office today, so I'm behind a different fire wall and can't seem to open the banned list. I'm heading back tonight, so I'll check it first thing in the morn, and send then, ahead of the deadline.)
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Ask Stadler if he submitted. He's usually a foot-dragger.
(For the record, I'm at a different office today, so I'm behind a different fire wall and can't seem to open the banned list. I'm heading back tonight, so I'll check it first thing in the morn, and send then, ahead of the deadline.)
Alright. :tup I can also PM you the banned list if you want so, but thanks for letting me know.
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Thanks for the offer, but it was definitely a firewall issue, and solved upon my return home.
I just sent!
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Cornman go!! :metal
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Still waiting on someone...
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Come on people, send your freaking stuff and let's get a move on.
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Dacul :getoffmylawn:
72 hours is in 9 hours, btw
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Dacul :getoffmylawn:
72 hours is in 9 hours, btw
I meant it as "send before the 27th". I'll make the deadline less ambiguous the next round.
But yeah. Sacul, I don't want to say that we're waiting on you... but we're waiting on you. :biggrin:
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I've cut people for taking too long to send. Don't be afraid to whip out the axe... :biggrin:
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Sent
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I've cut people for taking too long to send. Don't be afraid to whip out the axe... :biggrin:
The angry dragon clause :metal
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Hangman 2
__m______ _a_ _ee__ - Ea___ __a_e__
____ __ma__ - ___e__ ___
_______ - _a__ A__ _a_
___ ____me_ - __ea____ ___
______e_ __a__ _______ - ______ema_e_
Sentenced - May Today Become the Day
_____ __ _e__ - _______ __
Angra - _a_____a __
Van Halen - Panama
______a__ - ___a__e_
After you've guessed a letter, wait for two turns before you guess another.
You can try to guess artists and song titles anytime. If you get it right, you can guess a letter instantly. If you get it wrong, wait for four turns before guessing a letter.
If you see a mysterious figure resembling Harry Redknapp wearing a large hat, mirror shades and fake moustache, please show him to the door.
MAE
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I want that sweet sweet
E
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M!
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Evermind c'mon and solve everything
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Sentenced - May Today Become the Day
Is that Milena?
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Sentenced - May Today Become the Day
Is that Milena?
Yes and yes. :tup
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A
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Van Halen - Panama :lol
Angra?
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Van Halen - Panama :lol
No, it's obviously Parama by Ban Haken. :biggrin:
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Van Halen - Parama :lol
FTFY ;)
Edit: ninja'd
That VH song is probably Stadler.
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Hangman 2
Tomorrows Bad Seeds - Early Prayers
Lost Domain - Silent Cry
___s___ - Da__ All Day
___ ____me_ - __ea____ O__
Crippled Black Phoenix - Troublemaker
Sentenced - May Today Become the Day
Kings of Leon - Knocked Up
Angra - Carolina IV
Van Halen - Panama
_old__a__ - S__a__e_
After you've guessed a letter, wait for two turns before you guess another.
You can try to guess artists and song titles anytime. If you get it right, you can guess a letter instantly. If you get it wrong, wait for four turns before guessing a letter.
If you see a mysterious figure resembling Harry Redknapp wearing a large hat, mirror shades and fake moustache, please show him to the door.
SOME LAD
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Give me the L
For some real MALE action
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Lethean sent Angra
Stadler def sent Van Halen
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That VH song is probably Stadler.
Lethean sent Angra
Both correct.
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Crippled Black Phoenix
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Give us an S!
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Is that Milena?
Of course it's me, this board's lone non-Finn-Finn :angel:
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Lost Domain
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Van Halen- Parama :lol :metal
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Van Halen- Parama :lol :metal
Don't you know six owls are rooooamiiiing :lol
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That's the version where the vocals are all growls and the drums play random blastbeats
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Tell me that's not the quintessential summer driving song.
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Tell me that's not the quintessential summer driving song.
I thought it was Sammy Hagar's I Can't Drive 55?
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That's the version where the vocals are all growls and the drums play random blastbeats
Vocals by David Lee ROOOOOOOOOOOOWRTH.
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That's the version where the vocals are all growls and the drums play random blastbeats
Vocals by David Lee ROOOOOOOOOOOOWRTH.
:rollin
This made me laugh way more than it should have....
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Evermind c'mon and solve everything
If you see a mysterious figure resembling Harry Redknapp wearing a large hat, mirror shades and fake moustache, please show him to the door.
:P
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shows you the door to the hangman vault
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Ev, as I said there's no hard feelings. That was just a joke I wanted to make. If you want to make some guesses, feel free. Just leave something for the others, mmkay? :)
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Kings of Leon
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I'll take the D :corn
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gime me the OOOOO
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Done and done.
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Tomorrow's Bad Seeds - Early Prayer
Lost Domain - Silent Cry
Crippled Black Phoenix - Troublemaker
Kings of Leon - Knocked Up
Angra - Carolina IV
oh btw
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Damn. :clap:
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my google-fu is pretty solid today, can't figure out the bottom band but it looks like "boldheart" or something except there's no e so i'm probably way off
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The bottom band is Goldfrapp.
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Stranger by Goldfrapp sent by Dacul :neverusethis:
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Posting this to a new page.
Hangman 2
Puppies_On_Acid: Tomorrows Bad Seeds - Early Prayers
TAC: Lost Domain - Silent Cry
Parama: Gunship - Dark All Day
senecadawg2: The Protomen - Breaking Out
Train of Naught: Crippled Black Phoenix - Troublemaker
MoraWintersoul: Sentenced - May Today Become the Day
Kattelox: Kings of Leon - Knocked Up
Lethean: Angra - Carolina IV
Stadler: Van Halen - Panama
Sacul: Goldfrapp - Stranger
After you've guessed a letter, wait for two turns before you guess another.
You can try to guess artists and song titles anytime. If you get it right, you can guess a letter instantly. If you get it wrong, wait for four turns before guessing a letter.
SAD LEMON
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Hmmm how about N?
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Is the song Dance All Day?
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Is the song Dance All Day?
No.
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The Protomen
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Breaking Out
Dark All Day by Gunship
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Protomen is seneca?
Angra is Lethean obviously
CBP is Train
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And that's it. :tup You can of course guess who sent what, I've updated the correct guesses above.
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see my above post :metal
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Kings of Leon is Katt, also
TAC is probably Lost Domain
Tomorrows Bad Seeds is Puppies
I didn't send Gunship
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I didn't send Gunship
OK I believe you...
...but my Tommy gun don't. :loser:
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juicy first impressions time? :corn
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Errrr... sometime within six hours I'd say.
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Round 2 first impressions:
I dig the percussion. While this belongs to a genre I'm not too keen on, there’s still a lot to like.
While this was probably a safe bet, it’s fun and fits the theme to the T.
Cool bridge, but I’m kinda lukewarm towards the rest. Vocalist might be the bastard son of Geddy Lee and Claudio Sanchez.
Not exactly what I was looking for, but this totally works too. Nice bassline.
They’re taking it slightly over the top, but not too much. And that’s a great 80s synth sound right there!
Some really sweet guitar work right here. I was in from the opening riff and while it didn’t go where I expected it to, it was a fun journey.
This is nothing like the other songs by them I’ve heard. This feels more like sitting in the backseat while someone is driving through the city at night. I’m surprised if this hasn’t been used in a movie.
Mmm, sax. I don’t really like the female vocalist, but she doesn’t ruin the song.
I do know this band, but I’ve never really liked the vocals. This is maybe best song by them I’ve heard though. The opening reminded me of something along the lines of Bullet for My Valentine or Saosin.
The first half of the song would probably cause me going way under the speed limit. Thankfully it picks up the pace.
Also, I'm listening these songs on shuffle and there was one amazing segue between songs, where I wasn't first sure whether the song had changed.
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Mine is "Mmm, sax". rip the female vocalist
Protomen is "80's synth sound" probably
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Round 2 first impressions:
Cool bridge, but I’m kinda lukewarm towards the rest. Vocalist might be the bastard son of Geddy Lee and Claudio Sanchez.
Some really sweet guitar work right here. I was in from the opening riff and while it didn’t go where I expected it to, it was a fun journey.
One of these is mine. Mine has a great opening riff and a great bridge! ;D
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I dig the percussion. While this belongs to a genre I'm not too keen on, there’s still a lot to like.
While this was probably a safe bet, it’s fun and fits the theme to the T.
Some really sweet guitar work right here. I was in from the opening riff and while it didn’t go where I expected it to, it was a fun journey.
The first half of the song would probably cause me going way under the speed limit. Thankfully it picks up the pace.
Mine is probably one of these....maybe..
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"Not exactly what I was looking for, but this totally works too. Nice bassline."
This could be mine... I had a feeling my submission wasn't exactly what you were looking for, because I probably interpreted the theme in a different way.
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I had a feeling my submission wasn't exactly what you were looking for, because I probably interpreted the theme in a different way.
And that's completely fine. Everyone did and it would've been boring if I had received Radar Love 10 times. :lol This is definitely more diverse bunch of songs than the first one and while there's a couple of songs I personally don't feel fitting the theme that well, I think it's just fun that people can interpret it in so different ways.
Results probably Friday or Saturday.
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Round 2 first impressions:
Cool bridge, but I’m kinda lukewarm towards the rest. Vocalist might be the bastard son of Geddy Lee and Claudio Sanchez.
Some really sweet guitar work right here. I was in from the opening riff and while it didn’t go where I expected it to, it was a fun journey.
One of these is mine. Mine has a great opening riff and a great bridge! ;D
It's the first one. I wouldn't usually want to give first impressions away before the results but I did some research on the band and apparently the vocalist is female. :lol This is bit like the time I came across with Slaughter and I thought they're an OK hard rock band, but I kinda dig the chick singing. Umm yeah, about that... :rollin
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Yay, another 4!!
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While this was probably a safe bet, it’s fun and fits the theme to the T.
Cool bridge, but I’m kinda lukewarm towards the rest. Vocalist might be the bastard son of Geddy Lee and Claudio
Mine.
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:soon:
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:corn :corn :corn :corn :corn :corn
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:splodetard: :splodetard: :splodetard: :splodetard: :splodetard: :splodetard: :splodetard: :splodetard:
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ROUND 2 RESULTS
10 points: Stadler
Van Halen – Panama
While this was probably a safe bet, it’s fun and fits the theme to the T.
Sometimes playing it safe pays off. I mean, it’s a song about a car and features sounds of a sports car revving! :lol Stellar guitar playing and while it’s kind of flashy and almost silly, it has the strong driving back from the rhythm section.
9 points: Puppies_On_Acid
Tomorrows Bad Seeds – Early Prayers
Some really sweet guitar work right here. I was in from the opening riff and while it didn’t go where I expected it to, it was a fun journey.
The opening riff let me expect something stoner rock, but then it became reggae-y. And towards the end it becomes skateboard punk. Interesting mix, but it works. Instrumentation is top notch and it’s really fun to listen. Although the missing apostrophe in the band name is bugging me.
8 points: Parama
Gunship ft. Tim Cappello, Indiana – Dark All Day
Mmm, sax. I don’t really like the female vocalist, but she doesn’t ruin the song.
How to make modern music that I like? By making it sound retro, of course! Okay, it’s not a surefire method, but it works here. They’re taking 80s vibe and turning it into something that sounds familiar and vaguely futuristic. Tim’s sax is soloing all over and while it sounds a bit sleek to my tastes, it’s a nice touch. Indiana’s vocals are indeed my biggest gripe with the song, she has that breathy indie pop voice ala Ellie Goulding or Halsey which probably intends to sound sexy, but usually gets on my nerves. On this occasion I can tolerate her however. Great bass drop! Let's fly. :hat
7 points: MoraWintersoul
Sentenced – May Today Become the Day
I do know this band, but I’ve never really liked the vocals. This is maybe best song by them I’ve heard though. The opening reminded me of something along the lines of Bullet for My Valentine or Saosin.
Wait, weren’t these guys supposed to be all gloomy and depressing? :lol This reminds me of music on the PS2 racing games I used to play when I was younger (Burnout series, FlatOut2…). I’m not still too crazy about Laihiala’s vocals, but he does good enough job here. Just some very good high-octane heavy metal.
6 points: Lethean
Angra – Carolina IV
I dig the percussion. While this belongs to a genre I'm not too keen on, there’s still a lot to like.
The theme was about driving and you send a song about a boat? :neverusethis: I really like the Brazilian folk music influence. The straight-up power metal portions are probably my least favourite here, it’s just a genre of music I’ll probably never get into. The chorus is very good though. Instrumental section is seriously good, especially the sick bass lead and the guitar solo.
5 points: Kattelox
Kings of Leon – Knocked Up
Not exactly what I was looking for, but this totally works too. Nice bassline.
I don’t like Sex on Fire or Use Somebody. Thankfully this song is nothing like those two. This is driven forward by a quite chill country-esque vibe. The chorus is very good, it could stand to be repeated one more time.
4 points: TAC
Lost Domain – Silent Cry
Cool bridge, but I’m kinda lukewarm towards the rest. Vocalist might be the bastard son of Geddy Lee and Claudio Sanchez.
OK, I also quite like the chorus. This belongs pretty much in the same category with the Sentenced song, but while this is more technical, it’s less catchy. But like Thrice in the last round, this band’s probably worth further investigation.
3 points: Sacul
Goldfrapp – Stranger
This is nothing like the other songs by them I’ve heard. This feels more like sitting in the backseat while someone is driving through the city at night. I’m surprised if this hasn’t been used in a movie.
The first impression still stands. I have no idea how this song would fit the theme, it feels like you’re going 10 mp/h. However, no points for style are awarded. This is a big orchestral, lush ballad and a quite good one at that.
2 points: senecadawg2
The Protomen – Breaking Out
They’re taking it slightly over the top, but not too much. And that’s a great 80s synth sound right there!
I get some Bruce Springsteen vibes from this. This song is musically quite repetitive, maybe a little too much for its length, but the energy and theatricality (is that even a word?) of it save it from becoming too boring.
1 point: Train of Naught
Crippled Black Phoenix – Troublemaker
The first half of the song would probably cause me going way under the speed limit. Thankfully it picks up the pace.
The sample at the beginning is almost more interesting than the rest of the song. Here’s some of the stoner rock vibe I like, but it feels like they’ve been hitting the bong one too many times. The first half of the song feels a bit undecided whether it wants to be chill or heavy. I wish the production was a tad heavier. The chorus is good though and the organ sound is lovely. While the faster part is fun and fits the theme, they take a bit too long getting there.
Standings
Parama 18 pts
Stadler 18 pts
Puppies_On_Acid 15 pts
Kattelox 14 pts
Lethean 13 pts
MoraWintersoul 8 pts
Sacul 8 pts
TAC 8 pts
Train of Naught 4 pts
senecadawg2 4 pts
Also, I'm listening these songs on shuffle and there was one amazing segue between songs, where I wasn't first sure whether the song had changed.
This one was a segue from Tomorrows Bad Seeds to Goldfrapp. It was quite fun, I'd encourage at least Puppies and Sacul to try it out.
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Round 3 theme:
PULLING THE PLUG
For this round, send me something 'acoustic'. Now this term can be interpreted in many ways, but send something either acoustic guitar or piano-driven, with little to no electric instruments (bass is fine).
DEADLINE MAY 6th 10 a.m. US Eastern/3 p.m. Greenwich time
Added to banned list
Van Halen
Tomorrows Bad Seeds
Gunship
Sentenced
Angra
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Neato. That KoL song isn't even in my top 10 for them, but I'm glad you liked it, because I was afraid you'd have that opinion of the band based on Use Somebody and Sex On Fire (I rarely listen to those although I don't think they're bad). Their stuff over the years has gotten much more mellow and smooth than Sex On Fire implies they are.
Got a lot of options for this next one, you'll get mine probably tomorrow (seeing Avengers tonight so no time to send).
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hmm, this theme sucks and i might have to whip out one of my "secret bands" for it, we'll see :corn
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Just for fun, I envisioned some situations and cars you might feel like listening to these songs.
Tomorrows Bad Seeds: Cruising through the Southern California coastline in a Chevy Caprice (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4b/CAPR005.jpg/800px-CAPR005.jp70s) at dusk.
Van Halen: Pedal to the metal through the Arizona desert in Dodge Charger (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Dodge.383.magnum-black.front.view-sstvwf.JPG/800px-Dodge.383.magnum-black.front.view-sstvwf.JPG), leaving large clouds of dust behind.
Gunship: In a dystopic not-too-distant future dominated by bright 80s neon colours, you're armed with one of these (https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/KAQOG/s1/techrules-at96-gt96-trev-supercar-concepts-unveiled.jpg), in a snazzy hot pink paint job.
The Protomen: The car is irrelevant, you have only one mission and it is BREAKING OUT OF HERE while the evening sky burns orange. Unfortunately, you end driving in circles a few times before finding the right way.
Lost Domain: Powering aroound the outskirts of a major metropolitan area in a Nissan 350Z (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/Nissan350Z-01.jpg/800px-Nissan350Z-01.jpg).
Sentenced: I still feel like this song would be a perfect fit for a racing console game, so here's some gameplay footage from FlatOut 2 (https://youtu.be/HSs3vO5gqyc?t=32).
Angra: Wading through Amazonian jungle in a Jeep Wrangler (http://www.autowiki.fi/images/thumb/0/06/Jeep_Wrangler_JL_Unlimited_Sport_4-door.jpg/800px-Jeep_Wrangler_JL_Unlimited_Sport_4-door.jpg), while taking some time to marvel the sights.
Goldfrapp: You're a chauffeur (https://i.imgur.com/cjmL7xn.jpg) for a movie star.
Kings of Leon: You're cruising on a Midwestern highway in a Buick Station Wagon (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/Buick_Estate_Wagon_--_06-14-2012_front.JPG/1280px-Buick_Estate_Wagon_--_06-14-2012_front.JPG), while the Sun is shining from the cloudless sky and there are endless fields of gold on your either side.
Crippled Black Phoenix: You're driving through grittier areas of Manchester in a Ford Cortina Mark V (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/FordCortina20080125.jpg/800px-FordCortina20080125.jpg). Your car has slight engine trouble.
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Yeah, that's definitely fitting :lol
EDIT: Sent a song that makes me tear up almost every time I listen to it. Hope it's the round winner.
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sent a song that's just a guy with an acoustic guitar. we're taking things completely literal here
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Sent 2 songs :biggrin:
One is just a guy and an acoustic guitar. The other is a guy and a piano.
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i mean technically i sent two songs too, like i have been doing, but the one that counts is the guitar guy
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the one that counts is the guitar guy
Same
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i hope we sent the same guitar guy
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i hope we sent the same guitar guy
Well, technically the song I sent is by a band, but this particular song is just an acoustic guitar and a guy singing.
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A sent a guy playing an acoustic song, but a a different guy is singing. :neverusethis:
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mine's just one dude :corn
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6 points: Lethean
Angra – Carolina IV
I dig the percussion. While this belongs to a genre I'm not too keen on, there’s still a lot to like.
The theme was about driving and you send a song about a boat? :neverusethis: I really like the Brazilian folk music influence. The straight-up power metal portions are probably my least favourite here, it’s just a genre of music I’ll probably never get into. The chorus is very good though. Instrumental section is seriously good, especially the sick bass lead and the guitar solo.
The theme wasn't about driving - it was a song that makes you want to drive. :P This is a great song for the car, so there. :)
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6 points: Lethean
Angra – Carolina IV
I dig the percussion. While this belongs to a genre I'm not too keen on, there’s still a lot to like.
The theme was about driving and you send a song about a boat? :neverusethis: I really like the Brazilian folk music influence. The straight-up power metal portions are probably my least favourite here, it’s just a genre of music I’ll probably never get into. The chorus is very good though. Instrumental section is seriously good, especially the sick bass lead and the guitar solo.
The theme wasn't about driving - it was a song that makes you want to drive. :P This is a great song for the car, so there. :)
Of course, it was just an observation that amused me.
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Initially I thought that Angra song was an odd choice for that theme but I had it playing in the car yesterday and it totally works. :)
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Initially I thought that Angra song was an odd choice for that theme but I had it playing in the car yesterday and it totally works. :)
:metal
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I honestly had no clue what the theme meant, figured out it was more of a slow burning mood but seems it was the opposite :P. Sent something acoustic.
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I honestly had no clue what the theme meant, figured out it was more of a slow burning mood but seems it was the opposite :P. Sent something acoustic.
The theme is really lax, I'm sure it's good. :tup I figured after two rather upbeat rounds something chiller is probably appropriate. I first thought about reusing "no percussion"-round from my first roulette (and I could've made a joke title about Spinal Tap drummers) but I thought 10 songs in row without any percussion would probably put me to sleep. :lol
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Everyone in? I had a lot of songs I wanted to send for this one.
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Deadline has now officially passed and I'm still two submissions short :-[. I'll message them and hopefully they're still in. However, missing a deadline means -1 tardy penalty point unless you have a good reason for not meeting the deadline.
Anyways, I'm starting the hangman without them and add their songs to it later.
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You snooze you lose, tardy-grades! More chances for me to come in first :metal
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Hangman III
Damien Rice - 9 Crimes
__s - T_r_ __ t__ C__t_r_
Cat Stevens - Father and Son
_i__sc_a__r - Das _a____ A___i_
Glen Hansard - Bird of Sorrow
_i_d___d - __t__r
Michael Schenker Group - ____r __di__ _i__t_ar_
Sieges Even - Blue Wide Open
Daughter - Youth
Note: One of the song titles features a number, I had written it in letters.
PC TARDIS
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Show me A :corn
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P
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Glen Hansard - Bird of Sorrow
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I
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R time
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Damien Rice - Nine Crimes
Show me A :corn
Show me the door :lol
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I heard back from my late bird friends and I already got one submission and will get the other probably later today. I'll add 'em to the hangman when I got both.
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Man it's like seneca's EP in my first roulette all over again
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S
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T
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Cat Stevens - Father and Son
Sieges Even
Michael Schenker Group
Give me uuuhh D
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So sorry for being late, friends! Also whoever sent Sieges Even ahead of me can eat a ****.
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Cat Stevens - Father and Son
Sieges Even
Michael Schenker Group
Hmmmm...
1. Stadler or uh... *checks participant list* ... Mora maybe? I have no idea.
2. Puppies
3. Stadler or TAC
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So sorry for being late, friends!
Sorry but I had that song in my first roulette. :lol
Anyway, I'll add the other late submission to the hangman.
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What song :corn
Also,
Daughter - Youth
Yes?
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The Burden Is Mine... Alone by Green Carnation. Gave it a spin anyways but I think having the same song in two roulettes would've been a bit redundant. :lol
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I was so close to sending Mark Knopfler's "Heart Full of Holes." Maybe I should have gone with that.
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Blue Wide Open for Sieges Even.
C
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Hint: Not the hugest Cat Stevens fan. Used to hear him, usually "Wild World", a lot (along with "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison) all the time at Uconn, and STILL - almost 30 years later - burned out on it.
I'm trying to figure out the MSG song (I guess that's another hint); I assumed it was one thing, but it's not (and thank god it's not because it would/should have won the round).
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I'm trying to figure out the MSG song (I guess that's another hint); I assumed it was one thing, but it's not (and thank god it's not because it would/should have won the round).
It's the McCauley /Schenker Era...
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It's O Time
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Yes?
Yes. Turn of the Century
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Daughter - Youth
Yes?
I thought you were asking me whether the above guess was correct, not guessing a band. :lol :facepalm:
Hangman III
Damien Rice - 9 Crimes
Yes - Turn of the Century
Cat Stevens - Father and Son
Zinnschauer - Das Zahnen Allein
Glen Hansard - Bird of Sorrow
Mindfeed - Mother
Michael Schenker Group - Never Ending Nightmare
Sieges Even - Blue Wide Open
Daughter - Youth
Regina Spektor - Samson
Note: One of the song titles features a number, I had written it in letters.
JACQUES NIGHT PROD
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E
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Mother
Can't figure out the artist name tho
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It can only be "Danzig" or "Pink Floyd". Those are the only one's that count.
Mutha!!!!!!! :metal
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It can only be "Danzig" or "Pink Floyd". Those are the only one's that count.
Mutha!!!!!!! :metal
Those two are very good indeed!
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Never Ending Nightmare?
Mindfeed
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Never Ending Nightmare?
Mindfeed
Good work. :tup
And as you've probably already guessed, the remaining song is in German. Mein Gott! :biggrin:
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Still missing one then?
And I have no plans to guess the last one.
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Let me see U. Damn Germans. :lol
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Whoever sent Glen Hansard—stay in your own lane! ;)
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Okay, so you send Damien Rice? :P
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Whoever sent Glen Hansard—stay in your own lane! ;)
:angel:
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I don't even remember the Glen Hansard song being acoustic only but I could be wrong
The climax is pretty loud & also great though
But what I sent is louder
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Lethean sent Mindfeed.
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Now I have all the songs, thank you for your patience and co-operation. I'd like to emphasise that if there's something going on with your lives that's more urgent than one silly forum game (being buried up to your neck in work, going to visit relatives out of town etc.), please message me and we'll work something out. I feel it's my duty as the host to make things run smoothly and at reasonable pace, but I also need your help with it. :)
First impressions come when the hangman is solved.
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Samson by Regina Spektor, dope song
Someone please help me figure out this German song because it's driving me insane. Show me G.
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No G's!
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Someone please help me figure out this German song because it's driving me insane.
Because it is german I think I should be able to solve it, regardless if I know it or not, but I got nothing so far. :\
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:corn :corn :corn
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Give me an H. Rules be damned, nobody else is guessing a letter :lol
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gimme the Q!
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Q's are all quelled.
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Damien Rice - 9 Crimes
Yes - Turn of the Century
Cat Stevens - Father and Son
_i__schauer - Das _ah_e_ A__ei_
Glen Hansard - Bird of Sorrow
Mindfeed - Mother
Michael Schenker Group - Never Ending Nightmare
Sieges Even - Blue Wide Open
Daughter - Youth
Regina Spektor - Samson
Q COITUS GRAPHED
bfjklmnvwxyz are all that's left. Show me N damn it!
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J!!
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Zinnschauer - Das Zahnen allein
*slams mug on table* Now give me impressions!
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Your mother should be proud
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Zinnschauer - Das Zahnen allein
*slams mug on table* Now give me impressions!
That's it. :tup
Uplifting with some dark undertones. I like the vocalist’s tone.
Wow, some serious guitar virtuoso chops. Didn’t think I’d get anything with harsh vocals on this round, props for thinking outside the box.
Wow, this is depressing. Vocals are a bit rough. I enjoy the lead guitar work here.
Yeah, I’m a bit of sucker for this kind of music.
I like how this gets more intense as it goes on. But are those the pop song chords I’m hearing?
Unconventional guitar playing. Unfortunately I’m not really feeling this.
Great alt rock/grunge vibe. Simple but effective guitar lines.
Folksy, campfire-y music, but I’m not saying it’s a bad thing.
Raaagh here come those dreadful pop song chords… And they go on for the whole song. To say something positive, I like the subdued percussion.
One of the proggier songs this round, sadly it feels quite disjointed although there’s some amazing guitar work.
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Folksy, campfire-y music, but I’m not saying it’s a bad thing.
mememe
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Second one lol
Sounding like my risk paid off but I'll wait for the "but it sucks" following that line
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Wait, are pop song chords inherently different from metal song chords? :lol :lol
rhetorical question
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Wait, are pop song chords inherently different from metal song chords? :lol :lol
That's referencing a certain four-chord progression.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%E2%80%93V%E2%80%93vi%E2%80%93IV_progression
I think it has been done way too many times and most songs with it come off as boring or unimaginative to me. Here's a fun little medley based on pop song chords. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pidokakU4I)
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Oh, I'm aware of the 'pop progression,' was just having a bit of fun :lol I love the pop chords. The chords are just a foundation and will always sound the same; it's what you do with everything else that will make it sound unique or the same as everything else.
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For the record I originally sent Thrice - Child of Dust which is really damn good but felt predictable
Being surprising is more fun
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I see mine. I’m not doing well here.
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I'm not sure I see mine...
Sure, some serious guitar virtuoso chops, but harsh vocals? Nope.
Sure, more intense as it goes on, but pop song chords? I don't think so.
Sure, one of the proggier songs this round, but disjointed? I don't think so.
If I had to commit:
Uplifting with some dark undertones. I like the vocalist’s tone.
With this as a backup:
Yeah, I’m a bit of sucker for this kind of music.
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Mine is probably the last one :|
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Uplifting with some dark undertones. I like the vocalist’s tone.
Yeah, I’m a bit of sucker for this kind of music.
I like how this gets more intense as it goes on. But are those the pop song chords I’m hearing?
Raaagh here come those dreadful pop song chords… And they go on for the whole song. To say something positive, I like the subdued percussion.
Likely any of these, probably the third one :lol
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10 - 1 points: MoraWintersoul
Regina Spektor – Samson
Yeah, I’m a bit of sucker for this kind of music.
Ladies with disintinctive voices and pianos… I just can’t help liking this. I like the subtle changes in dynamics. It’s a pensive and a little yearning but overall positive piece reminiscing her first flame and I can relate to that, many of us have warm feelings towards our first loves.
Also, a song called Delilah won one round in my first roulette. Coincidence? :lol
9 points: Lethean
Mindfeed – Mother
Great alt rock/grunge vibe. Simple but effective guitar lines.
Yes, apparently they are a prog metal band but this song has 90s alt rock written all over it. The vocal hook is very much Alice in Chains. A beautiful acoustic ballad. The vocals are good, although he sounds somewhat uncomfortable in his higher range, 2:55 has me cringing. They seem to be seriously unsung, the video you linked me is over seven years old and has around 500 views. A real shame if you ask me.
8 points: Kattelox
Cat Stevens – Father and Son
Folksy, campfire-y music, but I’m not saying it’s a bad thing.
Wild World is IIRC Cat is telling life lessons to some young girl. Listening to the first verse I thought this is him telling life lessons to a young boy and I started to wonder whether he’s a little preachy. :lol However, when I read the lyrics I found there’s a lot more to this song. Old father not understanding his son and vice versa is a situation you can relate to. Nothing much to say about the music, it’s a neat folk tune, even though the guitar solo is a little rough.
7 - 1 points: Train of Naught
Daughter – Youth
Uplifting with some dark undertones. I like the vocalist’s tone.
This isn’t really an acoustic song, but I decided to let it pass. The vocalist has a really lovely voice. The lyrics are quite dark even though the song feels quite uplifting at least to me. Great lyrical hook.
6 points: Sacul
Glen Hansard – Bird of Sorrow
I like how this gets more intense as it goes on. But are those the pop song chords I’m hearing?
I’m liking Glen’s vocals even though this isn’t the kind of music I usually listen to. He has a very soulful voice and the half spoken/half sung vocals in the verses are cool. The band gradually fading in is a lovely touch and he really lets it rip in the bridge. Man, why is Ed Sheeran popular and this guy’s not (maybe because he’s pushing fifties :justjen)?
5 points: TAC
Michael Schenker Group – Never Ending Nightmare
Wow, this is depressing. Vocals are a bit rough. I enjoy the lead guitar work here.
Quite dramatic song. I don’t really like the vocals, his voice is not really suited for this kind of music. I’d wager he sounds better on rockier tunes. The guitar work is very tasteful throughout and I’m actually interested whether Michael utilises a delay effect or does he really pick the acoustic at that pace. While this didn’t score higher than this, I’d like to hear some of their heavier songs before passing any judgement.
4 points: Parama
Zinnschauer – Das Zahnen Allein
Wow, some serious guitar virtuoso chops. Didn’t think I’d get anything with harsh vocals on this round, props for thinking outside the box.
What is this, German acoustic Protest the Hero? :lol Great vocals and the best guitar playing on this round, which is saying something. Sadly, the song climaxes at four minutes and if it had ended there, it would be fighting for the top spot. The latter half never really reaches the heights of the first and the momentum is largely gone.
3 points: Stadler
Yes – Turn of the Century
Unconventional guitar playing. Unfortunately I’m not really feeling this.
I find the guitar in the first section quite unique, Steve plays mostly the higher strings and occasionally follows the vocal melody. Also the fast licks behind the vocals in the last section is quite an interesting solution, but it works. It’s a lot better song than I initially thought and there’s abundance of moments of great musicianship, but it misses some kind of hook that would make me want to come back again and again.
2 points: Puppies_On_Acid
Sieges Even – Blue Wide Open
One of the proggier songs this round, sadly it feels quite disjointed although there’s some amazing guitar work.
Look… it starts well enough and for the first three minutes I’m on board. Then it kinda falls of the rails because every section comes and goes without anything really linking them. The whole song feels uncohesive. And it’s starting to annoy me because this song has some real potential and the guitar playing is great. The key change at 3:38 feels especially scruffy to me. I received a song from this album on my first roulette and I’m stilling willing to check it out, but this’d better be the worst song on it. :biggrin:
1 point: senecadawg2
Damien Rice – 9 Crimes
Raaagh here come those dreadful pop song chords… And they go on for the whole song. To say something positive, I like the subdued percussion.
Oh man… I’m really struggling to find something to like about this. Both Lisa and Damien sound half-asleep, the same boring piano pattern loops over and over. Well percussion and strings are good. It feels so inoffensive even with the gun metaphor that it almost becomes offensive in itself.
STANDINGS
Parama 22 pts
Kattelox 22 pts
Lethean 22 pts
Stadler 21 pts
Puppies_On_Acid 17 pts
MoraWintersoul 17 pts
Sacul 14 pts
TAC 13 pts
Train of Naught 10 pts
senecadawg2 5 pts
Also, I was planning for eliminating the bottom two contestants after the next round, but I actually find it kind of fun to have ten contestants, so I'm going to ask for your opinion. However, it's going to be only an advisory vote, there's no real democracy here. :biggrin:
Wait, can I add a poll to this topic anymore?
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I say do what feels right!
I'm gonna enjoy being at the top with Parama and Lethean for the moment. You know it's an interesting roulette when Stadler and Parama are at the top, only one point apart! Very happy Cat Stevens did so well, though it hurts to see that Sieges Even song so low.
What's the next theme, Mr. Ruba :corn
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guess i should've stuck with my original entry but ohwell :P
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Round 4 theme:
LADIES' NIGHT OUT
Send me something with female vocals. As for the question of exclusivity, it's the same thing as the last round: little bit of male vocals is acceptable, but an all-out duet is not.
DEADLINE 16th MAY 12 a.m. U.S. EASTERN/5 p.m. GREENWICH TIME
Added to banned list
Regina Spektor
Mindfeed
Artists I haven't received in this roulette but am banning anyway just to make the next round a little harder :lol
Genitorturers
Infected Rain
Fiona Apple
St. Vincent
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sent
not actually what i thought i'd be sending but i realized right before sending i had an even better pick for this round than my first choice
but the song i wanted to send is too good to use as a b-side
anyways y'all are playing for 9 points or lower this round :neverusethis: gets dead last
i've only heard of one of the above artists and they were one of my least favorite submissions of my album roulette, nice :corn
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Hell yeah, you'll have mine tonight.
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I love Blue Wide Open and really like Nine Crimes too, still remember the melody from it after someone sent it to me in 2016. I guess I'm glad I'm not in this roulette. :lol
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Guys, don't bother. I just slayed this round. Sorry, not sorry.
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Guys, don't bother. I just slayed this round. Sorry, not sorry.
One point ahead of you, old man, and I got just the song to make you stay behind me :biggrin: :corn
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Also yeah 9 crimes is good
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I vote for elimination
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Sent something from one of the coolest albums of the last couple of years. Frankly, I've been afraid to use it in a roulette, even though I've been dying to. But I'm probably getting eliminated after this round, so here it is!!!!!
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AH HELL YEAH
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Sent something from one of the coolest albums of the last couple of years. Frankly, I've been afraid to use it in a roulette, even though I've been dying to. But I'm probably getting eliminated after this round, so here it is!!!!!
I hope it's something specTACular.
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Sent something from one of the coolest albums of the last couple of years. Frankly, I've been afraid to use it in a roulette, even though I've been dying to. But I'm probably getting eliminated after this round, so here it is!!!!!
I hope it's something specTACular.
It's fanTACstic!
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Well, that's a disappointing score. :yeahright
And dammit! Jinjer is banned!!! :censored
Sent some crap :corn :metal
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Sent sent sent
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Well, that's a disappointing score. :yeahright
And dammit! Jinjer is banned!!! :censored
Like I said, I wasn't completely turned off to Sieges Even, there were some moments of brilliance but the whole song was missing something that pulls the individual parts together.
Jinjer is fucking awesome. :metal :metal :metal
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9 points: Lethean
Mindfeed – Mother
Great alt rock/grunge vibe. Simple but effective guitar lines.
Yes, apparently they are a prog metal band but this song has 90s alt rock written all over it. The vocal hook is very much Alice in Chains. A beautiful acoustic ballad. The vocals are good, although he sounds somewhat uncomfortable in his higher range, 2:55 has me cringing. They seem to be seriously unsung, the video you linked me is over seven years old and has around 500 views. A real shame if you ask me.
They're not really a prog metal band, I don't think. Except for the drumming in some cases maybe. I think they just got labeled that because 2 of them were in Threshold and they were on Inside Out. You might like both of their albums though.
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Alright, everybody's in and it's time for another hangman.
HANGMAN IV
Bent Knee - Being Human
Tr_____ere - __ __rtre__
Heart - Wait for an Answer
Mazzy Star - Fade into You
Ae___a_ - _d___e__
__n_ca _e_da_ - ______ ___ An___ere
_e__a - _ea_
Cult of Luna - The Wreck of S.S. Needle
Bent Knee - Battle Creek
_a_t_e__rn_n_ - ___e/___r
Note: One song title features numbers, I've written them in letters.
BANTER CD
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A
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B
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C
Easy as 1 2 3 :neverusethis:
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Cult of Luna & Julie Christmas - The Wreck of S.S. Needle
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Bent Knee - Battle Creek
evermevermind?
cult of luna is elite
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cult of luna is elite
Elite is not in this roulette. :lol
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I see mine! I see mine!
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D
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E
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Bent Knee is Being Human. Good stuff.
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Bent Knee is Being Human. Good stuff.
It's apparently so good I originally received it twice!
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Bent Knee is Being Human. Good stuff.
It's apparently so good I originally received it twice!
I'm guessing Parama sent Being Human since he guessed Battle Creek, and also because he sent me the album both those songs are from, in my album roulette from last spring. Not typically something I reach for, but it has lots of good stuff imo. Curious to read the results on those.
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LOL. I guess whoever sent Battle Creek tried to send Being Human first? Being Human is superior so,
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N
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I have first impressions ready to go after the hangman is solved. :corn
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Give me T then, Tcoward
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Heart sent by Stadler
Mazzy Star - Fade Into You sent by seneca
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Heart is Wait For An Answer
Show me R, matey
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F me up!
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HANGMAN IV
Parama: Bent Knee - Being Human
???: Triosphere - My Fortress
Stadler: Heart - Wait for an Answer
senecadawg2: Mazzy Star - Fade into You
???: Aeolias - Odysseus
???: Monica Heldal - Follow You Anywhere
Puppies_On_Acid: Messa - Leah
???: Cult of Luna - The Wreck of S.S. Needle
???: Bent Knee - Battle Creek
???: iamthemorning - 5/4
Note: One song title features numbers, I had written them in letters.
CORN FLATBED
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Triosphere - My Fortress
Five/Four
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Got ninja'd by Parama. Um... show me O.
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Monica Heldal - Follow You Anywhere
Iamthemorning
Messa - Leah, puppies
Aeolian - Odysseus ?
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Monica Heldal - Follow You Anywhere
Iamthemorning
Messa - Leah, puppies
Aeolian - Odysseus ?
All correct except the final band name.
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Can't figure it out tbh uhh give me L
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Can't figure it out tbh uhh give me L
You weren't too far off. And that's definitely the most obscure band so far, when looking at Spotify listens.
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Aeolias!
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Aeolias!
Indeed. :tup
I was tired when writing these first impressions and thus some might be a bit weird/incoherent or idk.
Vocals are definitely the star of this song. I like this, but it’ll take more listens to define how much.
Great drum sounds and a lovely driving beat. The vocals feel maybe slightly too operatic for my tastes.
This is just plain lovely. :smiley:
I’d probably picked different synth sounds. I already knew this lady has an amazing voice and this is probably the best performance I’ve heard from her.
I forgot to ban this :D. The kind of power metal I like.
This is maybe a little too out there. But damn, she hits some high notes!
While it begins quite low-key, it becomes quite sweeping and epic.
Dark and smoky. Great guitar solo.
It has it quirks, but everything has it’s place and it feels like well thought-out and executed piece.
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no clue :metal
bring on last place
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I'm listening to it now while reading the impressions.
:lol
No idea.
I mean, it is "out there".
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This is just plain lovely. :smiley:
This has to be mine. Has to.
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The Bent Knee list goes:
1. Battle Creek
2. In God We Trust
3. Skin
4. Being Human
:tup
This is maybe a little too out there. But damn, she hits some high notes!
Also pretty sure that’s mine
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Train of Wrong
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Train of Wrong
Train of Naught Right :biggrin:
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damn that's a better one yeah
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Train of Wrong
Train of Naught Right :biggrin:
:clap:
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:corn :corn :corn
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:corn :corn :corn
Tuesday.
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just a heads up that I got a username change, if you're wondering where last place this round went
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just a heads up that I got a username change, if you're wondering where last place this round went
Yeah, I did notice and even updated the OP accordingly but thanks for pointing it out. :tup
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hell yeah
Also don't cut anyone bcuz how would that affect the scoring scale with stack ranking anyways
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My scoring system for eight players would be 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1. (copied from Formula 1, back when I was at least a bit interested in it :biggrin:)
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just a heads up that I got a username change, if you're wondering where last place this round went
Still looks like Parama to me
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just a heads up that I got a username change, if you're wondering where last place this round went
Still looks like Parama to me
Why the change?
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Syncing my internet profile
Parama is basically a dead name I haven't registered anywhere in almost a decade lol, DTF just happens to be old
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Oh, ok.
I first registered on MP.com as TC, but then ended up registering everywhere else as TAC, including here and at Voices UK. I requested a name change and it was not granted. It was nice of Bosk to do that for you.
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I requested a name change and it was not granted. It was nice of Bosk to do that for you.
If it makes you feel better, I'm going to keep calling him Parama.
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He'll always be Parama to me *sqeezes Parama's cheek*
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Oh, ok.
I first registered on MP.com as TC, but then ended up registering everywhere else as TAC, including here and at Voices UK. I requested a name change and it was not granted. It was nice of Bosk to do that for you.
Ariich did it for me actually :P
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Oh, ok.
I first registered on MP.com as TC, but then ended up registering everywhere else as TAC, including here and at Voices UK. I requested a name change and it was not granted. It was nice of Bosk to do that for you.
Ariich did it for me actually :P
After your last two roulettes, I'm sure he'd do anything for you. :P :P
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:hat
it was my master plan all along
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It's a quick operation and I charge very competitive prices, just two roulette victories is all it costs. :P
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Round 4 results
10 points:Puppies_On_Acid
Messa – Leah
Dark and smoky. Great guitar solo.
Oooh yeah… For doom metal this has quite chill vibe. Production is amazing, with growly guitars, cold organ and really 70s-sounding lead guitar. Sara’s vocals are a bit distant in the mix, which I feel adds to the gothic atmosphere:
Turn off the lights. Pull the curtains over the windows. Light a black candle. RAISE YOUR CHALICEEEE! :xbones :metal
9 points: senecadawg2
Mazzy Star – Fade Into You
While it is repetitive, it has a lovely, laid-back vibe.
A ballad built around strummed guitar chords with some lovely slide guitar and piano rounding up the sound. I really like Hope’s vocals and I don’t really know why, but this one hit me in the feels. The laid back, slightly melancholic music makes me kinda want to hug someone. I’ve heard this one before, but it was better than I thought.
8 points: TAC
Aeolias – Odysseus
Great drum sounds and a lovely driving beat. The vocals feel maybe slightly too operatic for my tastes.
Yeah, so apparently these guys are super unknown. I can’t really think a reason for that based on this song. Production is very good. The drummer is a real powerhouse and the build-up at the beginning is seriously cool. I’m not the biggest fan of the vocals, it almost feels like at points she’s singing an unrelated song. But she has a cool menacing tone. It’s an interesting nine-minute journey. An odyssey if you will.
7 points: MoraWintersoul
iamthemorning – 5/4 (Ocean Sound Sessions)
It has it quirks, but everything has it’s place and it feels like well thought-out and executed piece.
Well, here’s a lot going on. Electric and grand piano, violin, hand claps, bass solo… there’s a lot jampacked in about three minutes. But I pretty much like everything about it. Maybe it should’ve been extended a little for it feels a little busy, but it’s a great song full of melody.
6 points: Kattelox
Monica Heldal – Follow You Anywhere
This is just plain lovely. 😊
Another folksy piece from Katt, this one is based around finger-picked acoustic guitar and Monica’s beautiful soft vocals. Lovely organ, contrabass and quiet percussion complete the atmosphere. Nice, summer-y song.
5 points: Train of Naught
Cult of Luna, Julie Christmas – The Wreck of S.S. Needle
Vocals are definitely the star of this song. I like this, but it’ll take more listens to define how much.
The vocals are my favourite thing about the song. While Julie has a really beautiful voice, she's screaming at the top from her lungs lot of the time and the vocals ooze contempt. While the instrumental is quite good too, with the intensity ebbing and weaving, I probably wouldn’t like it this much if it had another vocalist.
4 points: Sacul
Bent Knee - Battle Creek
While it begins quite low-key, it becomes quite sweeping and epic.
If I have two Bent Knees, I’m presumably squatting. This one was easily the better one of the two. While I like the vocals in both songs a lot (Courtney has an impressive range and might be the best vocalist on this round from the technical viewpoint), this one feels more like a cohesive unit. I’m getting strong Radiohead vibes from the bridge.
3 points: Stadler
Heart – Wait for an Answer
I’d probably picked different synth sounds. I already knew this lady has an amazing voice and this is probably the best performance I’ve heard from her.
What you said in your PM I pretty much agree with. It’s not the best song by Heart I’ve heard, it’s too synth heavy for my liking. Ann Wilson’s performance however is top notch. I’ve already held her in high regard, but she might be one of the greatest rock vocalists full stop. And while the song itself was good, the competition was very tough.
2 points: Lethean
Triosphere – My Fortress
I forgot to ban this :D. The kind of power metal I like.
I had Marionette in my first roulette. Then I was in love from the moment the vocals kicked in. This is maybe more straightforward power metal track with a great main riff and Ida’s smoky powerful vocals still kick ass, but the chorus is a huge let down and quite unmemorable. I think these guys can do better than this.
1 point: Cyril
Bent Knee - Being Human
This is maybe a little too out there. But damn, she hits some high notes!
I feel largely towards this the same way like Sieges Even last round. There are good moments, but overall it feels like they were throwing art rock to the wall and saw what stuck. The bridge is my favourite part of the song, with complex Leprous-esque rhythms and an amazing crescendo. The ambient instrumental outro is alright, but I don’t understand what it has to do with the song itself and maybe it should’ve been a separate song.
STANDINGS
Kattelox 28 pts
Puppies_On_Acid 27 pts
MoraWintersoul 24 pts
Lethean 24 pts
Stadler 23 pts
Cyril 22 pts
TAC 21 pts
Sacul 18 pts
Train of Naught 15 pts
senecadawg2 14 pts
I've decided not to eliminate anyone. The more people the merrier :hug:.
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Added to banned list
Messa
Mazzy Star
Aeolias
iamthemorning
Round 5 theme:
THE YOUNG GUNS
One of my gripes with modern music is that even when I find some band I like, the members are at least on their thirties. I have hard time finding good music people my age are making. Show me I don't belong into a lost generation. Send me something by people born in 1990 or later (if it's band a member or two may be older).
Note: I know this theme might be a little more difficult than the previous ones, because information is not always available. Of course you don't have to go searching for birth certificates, but if you send me a bunch of dudes with greying beards I'll get suspicious.
Deadline May 24th 10 a.m. U.S. Eastern/3 p.m. Greenwich time
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we'll both agree that you're wrong and move on :metal
i have a band i want to send but i'm having a hell of a time identifying the band members' ages
nvm, found an article from 2011 that puts them all in their mid 20's so that's a big no-go
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i think the real difficulty of this theme is going to be finding artists who i can actually find info about the ages of, lol
edit: looked into a half dozen potential candidates so far. only able to find band member info for the first one i looked into, which wasn't eligible
this round's gonna be interesting and/or impossible :lol
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i think the real difficulty of this theme is going to be finding artists who i can actually find info about the ages of, lol
That's what I thought of and if it's too hard I can amend it a little.
Even if there's no years of birth available, I guess you can get a rough idea from year of formation/debut album, promo pictures, whether the band members have been in other bands before etc.
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how about bands who sound young even if they aren't necessarily, like, still in their 20's :metal
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Hahahaha, 1 for Being Human :lol At least I agree that Battle Creek is a better sing.
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Riding high! Kickass.
This will be an interesting theme. I have an Avantasia concert tonight so I'll send my song tomorrow.
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I think I know exactly what to send aaaaahhhh :corn
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I sent the Rolling Stones.
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That's better than I expected. :lol Yeah I guess you won't like Cult of Luna then, the Julie Christmas feature was a one-off I'm pretty sure. There's a pretty cool band called Khoma which is more like a prog version of Cult of Luna with clean vocals, I'm personally not super into that big contrast of a fairly high pitched prog vocalist with super punchy sludge instrumentation though..
Sent Greta Van Fleet :metardica:
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Sent what is probably the youngest artist in this whole roulette.
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Katt sent Billie Eilish
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Katt sent Billie Eilish
He sent Kidz Bop.
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8 points: TAC
Aeolias – Odysseus
Great drum sounds and a lovely driving beat. The vocals feel maybe slightly too operatic for my tastes.
Yeah, so apparently these guys are super unknown. I can’t really think a reason for that based on this song. Production is very good. The drummer is a real powerhouse and the build-up at the beginning is seriously cool. I’m not the biggest fan of the vocals, it almost feels like at points she’s singing an unrelated song. But she has a cool menacing tone. It’s an interesting nine-minute journey. An odyssey if you will.
:lol at the bolded part. I agree, and yes it is menacing.
This is one of the shortest songs on the album actually. It's a great album and I really enjoy it. Kind of out there for sure.
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Round 5 theme:
THE YOUNG GUNS
Round 6 theme:
The Fogeys!
:metal
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Hahahaha, 1 for Being Human :lol At least I agree that Battle Creek is a better sing.
Both are amazing songs.
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Katt sent Billie Eilish
You observant bastard.
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....aaaaaannnnd sent
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Hangman V
Agent Fresco - See Hell
A_t_r ____r__r - _n ___r _a__
______ _r____r_ - __n_ra_
Billie Eilish - ocean eyes
____n ___t_r_ - ____n ___t_r_
Perturbator - _a_ta__a__
R__a_ __n_ - __ra_ R____
The Ongoing Concept - You Will Go
Art By Numbers - Best Laid Plans
_a____ R___r_ - __rn_n_
Note: one punctuation mark has been omitted.
RANT
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Billie Eilish - Ocean Eyes sent by Katt
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T
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A
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I’m so good at this I can’t even determine if my song is in the hangman :|
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Agent Fresco
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See Hell! :metal
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Art By Numbers - Best Laid Plans
The Ongoing Concept - You Will Go
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So I had to truck my daughter and six of her friends yesterday and today, and both days a Billie Eyelash song came on, and the whole car went nuts, but I was like, "Wha?" I didn't get it. Not to say it's bad, I just didn't get it.
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R
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So I had to truck my daughter and six of her friends yesterday and today, and both days a Billie Eyelash song came on, and the whole car went nuts, but I was like, "Wha?" I didn't get it. Not to say it's bad, I just didn't get it.
Was one of them ocean eyes? The stuff on her new debut album is dark and strange and uncomfortable at times. ocean eyes is beautiful :)
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She currently has a top 5 hit in the US so I'd say she's pretty popular with the kids atm
Also I'd place a good bet on the two songs being bad guy and bury a friend
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WHO??
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Perturbator? Missing an R though so maybe not
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Also I'd place a good bet on the two songs being bad guy and bury a friend
bury a friend is great!
I sort of expected that you'd be sending Billie.
Perturbator? Missing an R though so maybe not
I guess that's my mistake, yes it is.
I read it as Pertubator the whole time. :facepalm:
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I don't like bad guy and am meh on bury a friend :lol
The ballads on that album are all pretty good though. But I wanted to send something off my shortlist that I thought you'd really like. Last place
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I'm in the wrong roulette. :lol
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According to my results the last two rounds, same
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I'm in the wrong roulette. :lol
She's one of very few pop artists that I actually find interesting. I don't know many good young artists, hence this round. Sometimes I feel like this picture around other people my age. Guess I was born twenty years too late. :lol
(https://i.imgur.com/VAeA885.jpg)
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I probably should've sent the b-side as the a-side then :P
Dunno, I'm pretty sure the band I sent is of proper age range but like I said had difficulty confirming for sure
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Nobody else is guessing so I guess I'll take the D
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E
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Hangman V
Agent Fresco - See Hell
A_t_r ___er_er - _n ___r _a__
Phoebe Bridgers - Funeral
Billie Eilish - ocean eyes
_e_en ___ter_ - _e_en ___ter_
Perturbator - Vantablack
Rival Sons - _era_ R____
The Ongoing Concept - You Will Go
Art By Numbers - Best Laid Plans
Maggie Rogers - Burning
Note: one punctuation mark has been omitted.
RED ANT
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Phoebe Bridgers - Funeral
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Perturbator song is Vantablack, sent by Sacul.
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Is the last song Morning?
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Is the last song Morning?
No.
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Burning?
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:onfire:
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L
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Maggie Rogers
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Who are these fucking people?? :lol
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no clue who maggie rogers is but i was able to google based on guessing her last name :P
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Who are these fucking people?? :lol
Google Maggie, she's pretty great and I'm having a huge streak of jealousy from googling her yesterday to make sure she's younger than thirty and finding out she's two years younger than me :'(
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Rival Sons
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Rival Sons
Stadler
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Rival Sons
Stadler
And proud of it. That song RULES.
(Can I say that?)
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You can say that but only if you do it as Adam Baldwin as Donald Trump. ;D
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You can say that but only if you do it as Adam Baldwin as Donald Trump. ;D
I'm sure you mean Alec Baldwin... :loser:
I cant see Adam Baldwin pulling off a Trump impersonation.
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I was at work and had a brain fart. I literally was like...what is his name? :lol
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Come on ruba we need an update here :natalieportman:
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Your update is that I remain in first place. :neverusethis:
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Hey, that's what I said right before scoring bad two rounds in a row :tup
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Were you in 425's roulette? I blew my load early on with all the epics, stayed in first, and then didn't make it to the final round. Hoping to avoid repeating that here! :lol
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I just barely made it to the final round in that roulette :P
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I didn't make it out of the prelims..
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Come on ruba we need an update here :natalieportman:
Guess some letters then.
If ye don't eat yer meat, ye can't have any puddin'! :biggrin:
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L
also give me I i guess too
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Rival Sons is Feral Roots
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Hangman V
Agent Fresco - See Hell
Actor|Observer - In Your Ways
Phoebe Bridgers - Funeral
Billie Eilish - ocean eyes
Seven Sisters - Seven Sisters
Perturbator - Vantablack
Rival Sons - Feral Roots
The Ongoing Concept - You Will Go
Art By Numbers - Best Laid Plans
Maggie Rogers - Burning
Note: one punctuation mark was omitted.
LEOTARD UNI
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O and U
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O and U
OK, have two for one for I completely missed the L. :facepalm:
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Seven Sisters - Seven Sisters
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Actor Observer - In Your Fart :neverusethis:
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:vomitard:
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Time for First Impressions!
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nah y'all need to guess a song title first!
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In Your Ways
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First impressions:
This doesn’t break any new ground, but what it does it does it well.
Catchy riff with cool rhythms. I’m in.
What are those vocals? There are two genres mixed I’m not sure go that well together, at least here.
Beautiful song building into a nice finish. It didn’t win me completely over yet though.
Rather minimal piece. I get some country vibes out of this but like it anyway.
The world needs more music like this. The vocalist doesn’t really have the kind of power this kind of music demands though.
This isn’t Between the Buried and Me in disguise, is it?
More minimalism, but the vocals are pretty great.
Interesting beat. It and genuinely good vocals raise this above disposable modern pop music.
This has great ominous mood.
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#4 is funeral for sure
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First impressions:
This doesn’t break any new ground, but what it does it does it well.
The world needs more music like this. The vocalist doesn’t really have the kind of power this kind of music demands though.
I'm one of these.
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also the BTBAM comment is about The Ongoing Concept probably
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More minimalism, but the vocals are pretty great.
it's ya girl Billie
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Interesting beat. It and genuinely good vocals raise this above disposable modern pop music.
Could be me!
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I'm actually at a loss. I can rule out the one's that say the vocals aren't cutting the mustard, since the vocals are what elevate my song. But it's not "pop". It's not "country", I don't think.
Hmmmmmm.
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:corn
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:corn
Probably on Tuesday.
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Round 5 results
10 points: Lethean
Agent Fresco – See Hell
Catchy riff with cool rhythms. I’m in.
OK, this sounds like Leprous. A lot. But since Leprous is one of my favourite bands, it’s a good thing. The intertwining bass and guitar rhythms are fun and the chorus is amazing. Might be my favourite song in the roulette so far.
9 points: TAC
Seven Sisters – Seven Sisters
The world needs more music like this. The vocalist doesn’t really have the kind of power this kind of music demands though.
These guys know their 80s Iron Maiden. The intro bears resemblance to Children of the Damned. If you’ve played me this without context, I might have been fooled to think this was an actual 80s metal band, although the ridiculously reverbed lead guitar sound doesn’t really belong to that time period. The guitarists are pretty damn great. The vocalist isn’t that great honestly, but he’s trying. The youthful enthusiasm shines through and there’s loads of great riffs and melodies. If these guys find their Dickinson or Halford, they’ll be going to places.
8 points: Sacul
Perturbator – Vantablack
This has great ominous mood.
Yeaaaah… some quality creepy electronica. I’m not really sure what this is, synthwave with industrial influence? I like it anyway. Vocals remind me of Front 242. I read an interpretation of the lyrics that said this is about rape (in metaphorical level), but I think it could also be about roleplay/rough sex. Well. It’s quite creepy, uneasy listening and definitely not for everyone. He’s apparently playing on my local rock festival and I think I might be interested to check him out there.
7 points: senecadawg2
Phoebe Bridgers – Funeral
Rather minimal piece. I get some country vibes out of this but like it anyway.
This starts with some droning guitar, that fades out and is replaced by acoustic guitar. The chord progression is great, I think it’s a little bit of of gospel-y. Some lovely string arrangements here too. Phoebe sounds like she could use a hug.
6 points: Train of Naught
Art By Numbers – Best Laid Plans
This isn’t Between the Buried and Me in disguise, is it?
C’mon, I can’t be the only one who have thought this sounds like Fossil Genera :lol. The mix of prog metal and jazz works really well and the first two and half minutes are some high-energy fun. The last minute is good too, but the song could’ve probably ended at three minutes.
5 points: Cyril
Actor|Observer – In Your Ways
Beautiful song building into a nice finish. It didn’t win me completely over yet though.
You’ve played this song on plug.dj and I’ve actually checked out couple of their songs, but neither of them really struck a chord. This however, is quite good. However, while I find the first half of the song quite beautiful in itself, it’s sort of unmemorable. Bit like Circa Survive in a way that while I enjoy it, I can’t remember how it goes afterwards. Thankfully, the extended outro packs quite a punch.
4 points: Stadler
Rival Sons – Feral Roots
This doesn’t break any new ground, but what it does it does it well.
Some nice roots-y rock, I’d almost like to categorise this as desert rock. Guitar work is excellent and my favourite thing about the song. Although you were praising the vocals, they’re not really my thing and they’re kinda heavy on reverb.
3 points: Kattelox
Billie Eilish – ocean eyes
More minimalism, but the vocals are pretty great.
The vocals are indeed the best thing about the song. While her singing on her newer material is kinda mumbled and low in pitch, she shows some real ability in here. But while I would definitely want to hear her sing more like this and this song is well, good, this is another high-quality round and I didn’t really connect with the song on emotional level.
2 points: MoraWintersoul
Maggie Rogers – Burning
Interesting beat. It and genuinely good vocals raise this above disposable modern pop music.
OK, I’m not a fan of love songs or happy sounding music. And this almost sounds like something playing in clothes stores or in a cider commercial. However, the production is more interesting (I quite like the synth playing the main melody) than that and also, she sounds sincere. I guess the sincerity is the biggest factor that I actually somewhat like it.
1 point: Puppies_On_Acid
The Ongoing Concept – You Will Go
What are those vocals? There are two genres mixed I’m not sure go that well together, at least here.
OK, I begun to like this song more the more I listened to it. The disco vibe with mixed post-hardcore reminds me of some of Dance Gavin Dance’s groovier songs and it’s pretty fun after all. However, the chorus pretty much kills the song. Those high-pitched vocals are kinda horrible, they sound like Brian Johnson being tortured. With better vocals this song wouldn’t have been the last, but here we are.
STANDINGS
Lethean 34 pts
Kattelox 31 pts
TAC 30 pts
Puppies_On_Acid 28 pts
Stadler 27 pts
Cyril 27 pts
MoraWintersoul 26 pts
Sacul 26 pts
senecadawg2 21 pts
Train of Naught 21 pts
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Added to banned list
Agent Fresco
Seven Sisters
Perturbator
Phoebe Bridgers
Art By Numbers
Round 6 theme:
ALL YOUR BASS ARE BELONG TO US
Bass players are often treated as punchlines to lame jokes. I feel that is highly unfair towards an underrated and cool instrument. So send me something where the bassist gets his time in the spotlight by great bass lines, amazing tone, a bass solo etc.
DEADLINE 31st MAY 10 a.m U.S. EASTERN/3 p.m. GREENWICH TIME
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Whoooa. Shit. Knew I should have sent bad guy.
Got a great idea for the next round.
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Whoooa. Shit. Knew I should have sent bad guy.
Well that one would've been a 2, so you were better off this way. :lol
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:lol
Sent something I can't stand but is widely loved here
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:lol
Sent something I can't stand but is widely loved here
I love it too, in fact so much it was banned. :loser: :biggrin:
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Correction: I sent a song I can't f'ing stand. :neverusethis:
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Correction: I sent a song I can't f'ing stand. :neverusethis:
Guaranteed to be excellent. ;D
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oh here's the moment i've been waiting for :metal
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Ah shit, my mind is drawing a blank.
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Correction: I sent a song I can't f'ing stand. :neverusethis:
Pardon me, but I think it's a bit weird you're sending me songs you hate. :lol I'm sure there's plenty of songs you like that fit the criteria, for example that Kings of Leon song had a sweet bass line.
Ah shit, my mind is drawing a blank.
Don't overthink it. It doesn't have to be nine-minute long bass solo. :) If there's some song you think has a kickass bass line, go with it. Or it could be contrabass. Or if you think all those jokes are right and bassists are just guitarists with less talent (though in that case I'll cease speaking to you :biggrin:), send bass-heavy electronica.
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What's that old roulette adage... "Win if you can, lose if you must, but always cheat" :lol I'm tryin' to get that high score, son! Although if you really want me to I'll send something I genuinely enjoy.
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I'm tryin' to get that high score, son!
Nothing wrong with that. :lol :tup If you think that's your best bet, I'll roll with it.
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Also do check out the entire actor|observer album. It's really good, I almost sent Dilettante but ended up.just going with my fave. Shrug. In Your Ways is probably at least a 9.5/10 for me tbh :P
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Sent some bad ass bass!
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Sent some bad ass bass!
Did you catch them yourself?
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I sent my most obvious submission of the entire roulette
Maybe it isn't so obvious anymore but still kinda feels like it is
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Sent some bad ass bass!
Did you catch them yourself?
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I'm baffled how Google Images suggested "bass fish with sunglasses". Pic from Penn State Bass Fishing FB account, whoever they are.
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Sent some bad ass bass!
Did you catch them yourself?
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I sent my most obvious submission of the entire roulette
Maybe it isn't so obvious anymore but still kinda feels like it is
parama sent east of the wall/brand new/pain of salvation/ummm
or do I call you Cyril now? I'm too invested in the Parama brand
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I sent my most obvious submission of the entire roulette
Maybe it isn't so obvious anymore but still kinda feels like it is
Parama sent something from East of the Wall's Apologist. Perhaps False Build or The Apologist...
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Brand New is also banned.
I'm going with Cyrama. :biggrin:
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Crymama
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Ask your doctor before taking Cyrama. Side effects include checking out music nobody else on Earth has heard of.
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Ask your doctor before taking Cyrama. Side effects include checking out music nobody else on Earth has heard of.
:rollin
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:lol
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Sent a song with a bad ass bass tone and slick bass lines.
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Yep, y'all basically got it :corn
Big surprise
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We know our Cyril so well :heart
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I'm basically a crazy guy running around DTF city with a boombox blaring the apologist tbh
I don't know if there's any roulette host I haven't sent them to at least once
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I'm basically a crazy guy running around DTF city with a boombox blaring the apologist tbh
I don't know if there's any roulette host I haven't sent them to at least once
That's kind of like me and Moonsorrow :lol
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I'm basically a crazy guy running around DTF city with a boombox blaring the apologist tbh
I don't know if there's any roulette host I haven't sent them to at least once
That's kind of like me and Moonsorrow :lol
They aren't banned, you know. :biggrin:
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Puppies send Moonsorrow for an easy 1 :neverusethis:
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:metal
Thanks to Elite for sending See Hell in my roulette. :). That song was pretty much the round winner as soon as I heard it.
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Elite sent me Agent Fresco Yellow Nights and it came in last in the round.
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See Hell is a great song. I don't hear Leprous in it, but that's a well deserved win for Lethean :metal
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Elite sent me Agent Fresco Yellow Nights and it came in last in the round.
I haven't heard that one. I only have the one album that See Hell is on - Destrier. It's a great album but I don't know if it would be your thing or not. But I definitely recommend giving See Hell a listen.
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See Hell is a great song. I don't hear Leprous in it, but that's a well deserved win for Lethean :metal
Thanks! :) But it totally sounds like Leprous. In a very good way.
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See Hell is good yeah I can confirm
Never got that album cause I wasn't super into the whole album though
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Lethean, check out the song A Long Time Listening. Elite (I think) sent me both that and See Hell in my roulette and it was really good, but it's not on Destrier.
Maybe I'm not listening to the right Leprous; I play Coal more than anything so that could be why I'm not hearing it. :lol
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I just did, actually. It's OK. If that's the best song of the roulette, then we have all failed miserably.
I may give that Agent Fresco album a listen.
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9 points: TAC
Seven Sisters – Seven Sisters
The world needs more music like this. The vocalist doesn’t really have the kind of power this kind of music demands though.
These guys know their 80s Iron Maiden. The intro bears resemblance to Children of the Damned. If you’ve played me this without context, I might have been fooled to think this was an actual 80s metal band, although the ridiculously reverbed lead guitar sound doesn’t really belong to that time period. The guitarists are pretty damn great. The vocalist isn’t that great honestly, but he’s trying. The youthful enthusiasm shines through and there’s loads of great riffs and melodies. If these guys find their Dickinson or Halford, they’ll be going to places.
Ruba, I'm so glad you liked this. I close my eyes and this puts me back in the early 80's. This album is like a cross between Iron Maiden's and Def Leppard's debuts. The youngish vocals remind me a lot of Joe Elliot on On Through The Night. That's why I don't mind them.
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I just did, actually. It's OK. If that's the best song of the roulette, then we have all failed miserably.
Nah - it's a great song. :)
However, I think I just sent the best song of the roulette for round 6. :P
I may give that Agent Fresco album a listen.
Might be a little too moody for you, but it's totally worth a listen.
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I've listened to See Hell probably eight times in space of 24 hours. I can't remember the last time I was stoked about one song this much. I also tried playing it on guitar, but I didn't nail the rhythm in verses yet.
It's bit like poppier Leprous except it works (I'm looking at you, From the Flame :P).
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See Hell was fine enough. I'll definitely spin it.
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I'm basically a crazy guy running around DTF city with a boombox blaring the apologist tbh
I don't know if there's any roulette host I haven't sent them to at least once
That's kind of like me and Moonsorrow :lol
They aren't banned, you know. :biggrin:
Yeah, but it doesn't fit the theme. I mean they do have bass, but not something that would stand out for a Bass round.
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Ruba, I'm so glad you liked this. I close my eyes and this puts me back in the early 80's. This album is like a cross between Iron Maiden's and Def Leppard's debuts. The youngish vocals remind me a lot of Joe Elliot on On Through The Night. That's why I don't mind them.
I admit I've grouped Def Leppard with all the 80s hair metal and thus ignored them (although they're one of the better bands in that genre). I'm listening to their debut right now though and Joe sounds good to me.
I fell in love with Iron Maiden when I was twelve and they were my favourite band for over five years. If you can actually sound like them without any irony and still attain some originality, you damn sure gain some points from me.
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Might be a little too moody for you, but it's totally worth a listen.
You're talking to a depression patient here. :loser:
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I fell in love with Iron Maiden when I was twelve
Me too!
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I'm basically a crazy guy running around DTF city with a boombox blaring the apologist tbh
I don't know if there's any roulette host I haven't sent them to at least once
That's kind of like me and Moonsorrow :lol
They aren't banned, you know. :biggrin:
Yeah, but it doesn't fit the theme. I mean they do have bass, but not something that would stand out for a Bass round.
If round 8 is like an epic round or something, get ready
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I'm basically a crazy guy running around DTF city with a boombox blaring the apologist tbh
I don't know if there's any roulette host I haven't sent them to at least once
That's kind of like me and Moonsorrow :lol
They aren't banned, you know. :biggrin:
Yeah, but it doesn't fit the theme. I mean they do have bass, but not something that would stand out for a Bass round.
If round 8 is like an epic round or something, get ready
Oh you better believe it! :biggrin:
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Might be a little too moody for you, but it's totally worth a listen.
You're talking to a depression patient here. :loser:
No that was directed at TAC. (Unless you meant that he's a depression patient...)
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But Ruba - I love From the Flame :)
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But Ruba - I love From the Flame :)
Well. It's not a bad song. But I can name 20 better Leprous songs without breaking a sweat. And See Hell is easily better than it. But to be fair, it reminded me most of Bonneville, which is awesome.
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Might be a little too moody for you, but it's totally worth a listen.
You're talking to a depression patient here. :loser:
No that was directed at TAC. (Unless you meant that he's a depression patient...)
:rollin
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That's better than I expected. :lol Yeah I guess you won't like Cult of Luna then, the Julie Christmas feature was a one-off I'm pretty sure. There's a pretty cool band called Khoma which is more like a prog version of Cult of Luna with clean vocals, I'm personally not super into that big contrast of a fairly high pitched prog vocalist with super punchy sludge instrumentation though..
You might have converted me into a Made out of Babies fan. :lol They kick fucking ass, but they want to make me break stuff and I'm scared of her and aahhhh!
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The best Malina song wouldn't make my leprous top 30, tbh
Maybe not even top 40, tho I'd probably have to listen to Aeolia somewhat cause there's barely enough songs otherwise :P
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The best Malina song wouldn't make my leprous top 30, tbh
Maybe not even top 40, tho I'd probably have to listen to Aeolia somewhat cause there's barely enough songs otherwise :P
Not even Stuck or Mirage? :sad:
But Malina is pretty underwhelming indeed.
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Might be a little too moody for you, but it's totally worth a listen.
You're talking to a depression patient here. :loser:
No that was directed at TAC. (Unless you meant that he's a depression patient...)
I'm drunk and missed the context. :facepalm:
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The best Malina song wouldn't make my leprous top 30, tbh
Maybe not even top 40, tho I'd probably have to listen to Aeolia somewhat cause there's barely enough songs otherwise :P
Not even Stuck or Mirage? :sad:
But Malina is pretty underwhelming indeed.
The best songs are forgettably meh
Actually I think the second to last track was alright
I literally don't remember what mirage sounds like
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LET ME BE YOUR
GUUUUUUUUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDE
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That's better than I expected. :lol Yeah I guess you won't like Cult of Luna then, the Julie Christmas feature was a one-off I'm pretty sure. There's a pretty cool band called Khoma which is more like a prog version of Cult of Luna with clean vocals, I'm personally not super into that big contrast of a fairly high pitched prog vocalist with super punchy sludge instrumentation though..
You might have converted me into a Made out of Babies fan. :lol They kick fucking ass, but they want to make me break stuff and I'm scared of her and aahhhh!
They're really good!! Check out Battle of Mice, that's another Julie Christmas-fronted band. :)
Not sure if I'll be able to send in time, can't think of any song for this theme right now, tomorrow is a holiday and this weekend I'm going to a festival... but I'll try! Otherwise start without me please
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That's better than I expected. :lol Yeah I guess you won't like Cult of Luna then, the Julie Christmas feature was a one-off I'm pretty sure. There's a pretty cool band called Khoma which is more like a prog version of Cult of Luna with clean vocals, I'm personally not super into that big contrast of a fairly high pitched prog vocalist with super punchy sludge instrumentation though..
You might have converted me into a Made out of Babies fan. :lol They kick fucking ass, but they want to make me break stuff and I'm scared of her and aahhhh!
They're really good!! Check out Battle of Mice, that's another Julie Christmas-fronted band. :)
Not sure if I'll be able to send in time, can't think of any song for this theme right now, tomorrow is a holiday and this weekend I'm going to a festival... but I'll try! Otherwise start without me please
Just send some Dubstep.
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LET ME BE YOUR
GUUUUUUUUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDE
:metal :metal :metal
Mirage wouldn't sound out of place on The Congregation.
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Sent something that's so loved and so obvious that I hope no one sent it before me :corn
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Sorry, I already sent Dream Theater - Learning to Live :/
Just send some Dubstep.
:puke:
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I had Korn song featuring Skrillex in my first roulette. It was okay, but I'm not really into nu metal.
Also, I've had eight submissions so far and the total runtime of the playlist is already at 74 minutes. Blimey.
now I'm going to get Light of Day, Day of Darkness, ain't I
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now I'm going to get Light of Day, Day of Darkness, ain't I
wouldn't that be a dick move :lol
sorry for sending a longer song! I try to stick under 10 minutes but I can't guarantee I won't be sending 8- and 9-minute songs periodically :angel:
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brb changing my song to something that rhymes with fight of pay, pay of lark mess
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now I'm going to get Light of Day, Day of Darkness, ain't I
wouldn't that be a dick move :lol
sorry for sending a longer song! I try to stick under 10 minutes but I can't guarantee I won't be sending 8- and 9-minute songs periodically :angel:
No need to apologise, I haven't imposed any time limits and actually your submission isn't even among the three lengthiest. :lol
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But Ruba - I love From the Flame :)
Well. It's not a bad song. But I can name 20 better Leprous songs without breaking a sweat. And See Hell is easily better than it. But to be fair, it reminded me most of Bonneville, which is awesome.
I dunno - I probably could name 20 better Leprous songs as well, but I don't really think of it like that. I really do think it's a great song. But I also think Malina is a great album and I know that opinion is in the minority here.
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I think most people were fine with Malina but those of us who don't like it are really vocal about it
Granted I mostly just find it boring rather than actively unpleasant most of the time but it's like a low 5/10 at best
Considering I'd give all their other albums 8's or 9's it's such a notable drop in quality that I reeeeally dislike it as a result
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Which of y'all are being slow :corn
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T
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A
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C
AHA! TAC is the slow one!
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Not me. Sent mine on Tuesday.
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it's probably dacul, tbh
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Probably??
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I think most people were fine with Malina but those of us who don't like it are really vocal about it
Granted I mostly just find it boring rather than actively unpleasant most of the time but it's like a low 5/10 at best
Considering I'd give all their other albums 8's or 9's it's such a notable drop in quality that I reeeeally dislike it as a result
So, um - what happened to your name?
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I think most people were fine with Malina but those of us who don't like it are really vocal about it
Granted I mostly just find it boring rather than actively unpleasant most of the time but it's like a low 5/10 at best
Considering I'd give all their other albums 8's or 9's it's such a notable drop in quality that I reeeeally dislike it as a result
So, um - what happened to your name?
It fell face first in to a wood chipper.
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Deadline's up and I'm one short. I'll be sending a message, but here's the incomplete hangman.
HANGMAN VI
Yes - Roundabout
East of the Wall - ____ar _a___r_
C__ar_tt_s A_t_r S__ - _
___r_a - ____ S____ _r_a_o_t
Yes - Machine Messiah
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Sa__r - __sso___ to As__s
Symphony X - The Edge of Forever
Yes - Tempus Fugit
_a__ a __c_ ____ - __oo__a__
Note: one punctuation mark has been omitted.
COY ARTS
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R, matey!!
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Sent something that's so loved and so obvious that I hope no one sent it before me :corn
Symphony X apparently.
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Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
hmm :corn
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Hmmm, I wonder who sent that... :biggrin:
Is A.C.T in the artist list at all? I see 3 spots where it could fit.
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Is A.C.T in the artist list at all? I see 3 spots where it could fit.
No.
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Give me the S
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O
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Yes - Roundabout
Three Yes songs in one round would be pretty funny, and I think they were already sent once :lol
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Legit surprised Victor Wooten's A Show of Hands was not sent, because that was the first song that popped into my head when I saw the theme.
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The Edge of Forever
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T, again.
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give me Y so we can see how many Yes songs there are
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scanning through RYM
Yes - Machine Messiah
Yes - Tempus Fugit
must be this album has really good bass, I've never heard of it tho :corn
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For our host's sake, I sure hope he likes Yes. :lol
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scanning through RYM
Yes - Machine Messiah
Yes - Tempus Fugit
must be this album has really good bass, I've never heard of it tho :corn
I know that's the one album they made with those guys from The Buggles.
For our host's sake, I sure hope he likes Yes. :lol
:lol and yeah, they're banned from now on.
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for my sake, i hope he doesn't :corn
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scanning through RYM
Yes - Machine Messiah
Yes - Tempus Fugit
must be this album has really good bass, I've never heard of it tho :corn
Dude, Chris Squire is a MONSTER. A lot of it is subtle, because he uses a very trebly tone, but he's the rock of that band. There's a reason that Geddy Lee and Steve Harris both looked up to him almost reverently.
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I sent No.
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Riverside is a great choice. I wish I'd thought of that.
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C
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Sent something that's so loved and so obvious that I hope no one sent it before me :corn
Symphony X apparently.
every time you guess what I send from an incomplete hangman I feel SEEN :angel:
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East of the Wall ::)
every time you guess what I send from an incomplete hangman I feel SEEN :angel:
You're not wrong :angel:
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okay give me A
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Posting to a new page.
HANGMAN VI
Yes - Roundabout
East of the Wall - Linear Failure
Cigarettes After Sex - K.
Hibria - High Speed Breakout
Yes - Machine Messiah
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Sâver - Dissolve to Ashes
Symphony X - The Edge of Forever
Yes - Tempus Fugit
Have a Nice Life - Bloodhail
Note: one punctuation mark had been omitted.
SADLY EROTIC
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Cigarettes After Sex - K.
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D
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Saver - Dissolve to Ashes
sent by train
cigarettes is sent by seneca
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E!
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Have a Nice Life - Bloodhail
I, capn'
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High Speed Breakout
And the East of the Wall song is Linear Failure
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hibria
the EotW song is actually the first three tracks on the album btw but ruba only included the one in hangmemes
i would never ever send linear failure alone, since i don't think i've ever listened to it by itself
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And the East of the Wall song is Linear Failure
Actually I got three songs (also Naif and My Favourite Society Guy) but the other two songs are quite short and those three apparently segue into each other so I decided to accept it. This doesn't mean you can send full albums that have no breaks between songs (a la Colors or Around the Fur) however. :biggrin:
Ninja'd by Cyril. First impressions on Monday.
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the three tracks together are shorter than some of the other songs in this round, anyways
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First impressions:
Sending something this long was a risky move and I’m afraid it didn’t pay out.
Nice and atmospheric. I thought I wouldn’t like the vocalist, but his singing style fits this kind of music.
Fun, up-tempo song with some amazing riffs.
All those time and key changes… I know these guys can play but this is not very cohesive effort.
Some riffy goodness. The bass is a bit low on the mix, but when it’s unleashed hot damn!
This combines plenty of things I like.
This is heavier what I’d expected from them.
That’s one seriously good bass tone. And a bass line. This is pretty awesome.
I’m liking the mood on this one.
That keyboard sound is quite annoying. There are some good riffs, but this genre isn't probably my thing.
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That keyboard sound is quite annoying. There are some good riffs, but this genre isn't probably my thing.
:tdwn
I need a sludge/post-metal pal on this forum!! Any takers?
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That keyboard sound is quite annoying. There are some good riffs, but this genre isn't probably my thing.
:tdwn
I need a sludge/post-metal pal on this forum!! Any takers?
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/EfHmlClbuNAGc/giphy.gif?cid=19f5b51a5cf530eb6d71396d2e31c083&rid=giphy.gif)
:biggrin:
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I assume mine is the one that is too long, but I haven't looked at all of the other song lengths.
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Sending something this long was a risky move and I’m afraid it didn’t pay out.
This combines plenty of things I like.
That’s one seriously good bass tone. And a bass line. This is pretty awesome.
only three i can see realistically applying
the third one is how i feel so i'm sure it'll be the first one
@train i do like some post metal but just not a ton of it :lol love me some panopticons and galilean satellites and somewhere along the highways, the kind of post metal you did those ain't though. and i mean, EOTW and The Ocean are proggy sludge/post-metal to some extent?
i think part of it is just that my tastes in more atmospheric metal heavily leans towards black metal nowadays. i can name way more albums in that genre i really enjoy than i can in post-metal and the genre as a whole tends to be way less melodically flat than post-metal too. shrug
@Lethean there are three songs over 10 minutes, though Second Life Syndrome is the longest by a good bit. there's also a 9 minute song too, I think
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Fun, up-tempo song with some amazing riffs.
That’s one seriously good bass tone. And a bass line. This is pretty awesome.
One of these is mine.
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:corn
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:corn
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I need a sludge/post-metal pal on this forum!! Any takers?
Errrrr.... :metal
Save it all for Tomi's roulette, it should go down better there.
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i really don't think tomi would like saver or conjurer or the like either, based on what i know of his tastes, but sure :P
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Sâver probably not.. Conjurer is incredibly different but I also think that's risky. Anyway I don't feel like playing in roulettes for now, maybe later this year again!
East of the Wall is very inconsistent, but The Apologist is amazing. The Ocean are on a roll and in my opinion have the strongest line-up they've had so far! Panopticon, Galilean Satellites and Somewhere Along the Highway are all good but all of those bands have better albums :corn :corn
Train of Naught over and out
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Results by the very least on Saturday.
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What's the round 7 theme over and out
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Results by the very least on Saturday.
sung to the tune of Kamelot's Elizabeth:
don't you love this guy
his expectation management :lol
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What's the round 7 theme over and out
looks like someone's owlready anticipating their next move
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@Lethean there are three songs over 10 minutes, though Second Life Syndrome is the longest by a good bit. there's also a 9 minute song too, I think
Yeah, Machine Messiah and East of the Wall 3-for-1 are over 10 minutes, Roundabout and The Edge of Forever almost nine and Dissolve to Ashes close to eight minutes. Overall 85 minutes of music.
I can make the Spotify playlists public if anyone's interested.
Results coming tomorrow. This is probably the closest and most consistently good round yet, even the songs that'll score low are good.
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I swear that saver song was like 6 minutes long lol
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ROUND 6 RESULTS
10 points: TAC
Hibria – High Speed Breakout
Some riffy goodness. The bass is a bit low on the mix, but when it’s unleashed hot damn!
You know I said I’m not too keen on power metal. Apparently cheese and general over-the-toppiness is what I’m looking for. It’s almost silly how epic this song wants to be and it even succeeds. Damn it if this doesn’t make you want to bang your fist and shout. And that bass… it’s absolutely phenomenal on the second half of the song. A song that lives up to its name.
9 points: Stadler
Yes - Tempus Fugit
Fun, up-tempo song with some amazing riffs.
Dare I say it… this sounds a lot like Rush from the same time period. That's only a good thing though. The bass is largely the lead instrument here. All three Yes songs I got are rockers and suffice to say I like this side of the band.
8 points: Train of Naught
Sâver – Dissolve to Ashes
That keyboard sound is quite annoying. There are some good riffs, but this genre isn't probably my thing.
This one’s a grower. That bass sound is gargantuan and I like how crisp the drums sound. The bottom end gets a little muddy when the guitar is playing the chords and I would’ve liked the growls to be bit louder, but this is a tidal wave of distortion that steamrollers over you.
7 points: Kattelox
Yes – Roundabout
That’s one seriously good bass tone. And a bass line. This is pretty awesome.
Seriously man, why don’t you like this :-[. Crazy good groove and that bass tone is really one of the best I’ve ever heard. Bridge has fun Latin American-style percussion. This would’ve been great on round 2, especially since my home town has a ton of roundabouts.
6 points: Cyril
East of the Wall – Naif/Linear Failure/My Favorite Society Guy
This combines plenty of things I like.
Personally, I don’t really consider these three a single song. Naif is a short intro track akin to Mirrors by Between the Buried and Me and would feel incomplete without Linear Failure. The first two songs are very intense, although there’s a lovely clean guitar solo midway through Linear Failure which takes the foot off the gas for a minute. My Favorite Society Guy is more laid-back instrumental and it’s fine but instrumental music needs to be very good to keep me interested. While I like their brand of progressive post-hardcore, there’s no really memorable hooks. Still, this is something I’d like to hear more.
5-1 points: Sacul
Have a Nice Life – Bloodhail
I’m liking the mood on this one.
I saw post-punk listed as one of their genres and this actually reminds a little of Bauhaus. While it is quite repetitive, I like its solemnity and steady electronic beat.
4 points: Puppies_On_Acid
Yes - Machine Messiah
This is heavier what I’d expected from them.
That main riff could as well be Black Sabbath. Still, a lot of this is in major key. An uptempo rocker, with slower acoustic choruses which is an interesting touch. There’s always something interesting going on, although the vocals are a bit out-of-key at times. 7:50 is especially cringeworthy. This isn’t as far removed from the other Yes songs as the standings indicate, the competition just happens to be very tough.
3 points: senecadawg2
Cigarettes After Sex – K.
Nice and atmospheric. I thought I wouldn’t like the vocalist, but his singing style fits this kind of music.
Music for a dark rainy night. I dunno, it’s good but I guess I should be in a certain mood to really enjoy this. Basically another casualty of a very good round.
2 points: MoraWintersoul
Symphony X – The Edge of Forever
All those time and key changes… I know these guys can play but this is not very cohesive effort.
I guess it shows here once again that I’m not the biggest prog guy around here. This has many great moments but there’s some… interesting songwriting choices, like having a solo section after the first verse. The full chorus also appears pretty late to the song, although it’s riff is introduced earlier. Actually, if the song had begun at 3:30, I’d probably liked it more.
1 point: Lethean
Riverside – Second Life Syndrome
Sending something this long was a risky move and I’m afraid it didn’t pay out.
The biggest reason why this one came last is that it’s loooooong. Eleven minutes would have probably been enough. It takes too long for this to get going and the outro goes on for too long too. However, I really like the chorus. Secret Exhibition is easily the best movement of the song. Does anyone have lyrics for Vicious Ritual, every lyrics site said it’s instrumental?
STANDINGS
TAC 40 pts
Kattelox 38 pts
Stadler 36 pts
Lethean 35 pts
Cyril 33 pts
Puppies_On_Acid 32 pts
Sacul 30 pts
Train of Naught 29 pts
MoraWintersoul 28 pts
senecadawg2 24 pts
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Added to banned list
Hibria
Yes (would've been banned anyway)
Sâver
East of the Wall
Round 7 theme:
MACHINES HAVE NO CONSCIENCE
I've had a lot of different genres of music during this roulette. Classic prog, indie, folk, power metal, post-hardcore, post-metal, acoustic progressive post-hardcore (seriously wth Zinnschauer is :lol)... But being a metal music forum, most of them have at least guitar, piano or acoustic percussion. I want to shake things up a little bit, so send me something electronic.
Once again, the theme is quite lax. All instrumentation does not need to be electronic. But it can't be like e.g. Outcry, where there's a minute of electronic beat in an 11 minute song either.
DEADLINE 10th June 10 a.m. U.S. Eastern/3 p.m. Greenwich time
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Electronic?
Where the hell am I going to find something electronic? :lol
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:hat
I know just what to send... Kiss first place goodbye, TAC.
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I'll take losing the Electronic round as a badge of honor. :lol
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strongly disagree that there are no hooks in the EOTW song but most of them are in the guitar and bass lines, not so much the vocals
anyways ready to underperform again! i actually dunno what to send for this as I used up a lot of my electronic stuff already on previous rounds :lol
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Electronic?
Where the hell am I going to find something electronic? :lol
I sort of knew this round might be a bit difficult for you. :lol This was just something I wanted to do for I love some artists that are electronic to some degree, in fact Nine Inch Nails and Ministry are both top 5 bands for me. I also had similar round on my first roulette.
I'm sure you'll find something. :smiley: I like synthpop if that helps.
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I like synthpop if that helps.
That definitely does not help! :lol
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sent-pop
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I like synthpop if that helps.
That definitely does not help! :lol
:rollin yeah I guess it doesn't.
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technically all recorded music is electronic to some extent :neverusethis:
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technically all recorded music is electronic to some extent :neverusethis:
Round 8: y'all come to my place to perform live. :neverusethis:
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I know what I want to send, but I'm sure Kat beat me to it :)
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*sigh*
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I also wish the vocals were a bit higher in the mix! Like in my PM, the legends of Breach a.k.a. one of the founding fathers of the 90's hardcore scene had the mix down a bit better, but it's also more straight up hardcore which may be less appealing, I think the plodding atmosphere in Dissolve to Ashes is what makes it so great.
E-sent
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I know what I want to send, but I'm sure Kat beat me to it :)
Not sure what you're thinking of, but I sent a song I've never sent (by an artist I've sent before).
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I may not win the round, or even do passably well, but I think I was creative, and actually sent a song I both own and LOVE.
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I may not win the round, or even do passably well, but I think I was creative, and actually sent a song I both own and LOVE.
Sorry man, it's banned.
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I may not win the round, or even do passably well, but I think I was creative, and actually sent a song I both own and LOVE.
Sorry man, it's banned.
DAMMIT. Back to the drawing board...
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Just a little hint in case anyone is struggling to find something: Korn ft. Skrillex is not on the banned list!
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I may not win the round, or even do passably well, but I think I was creative, and actually sent a song I both own and LOVE.
Sorry man, it's banned.
DAMMIT. Back to the drawing board...
Rejected: Butthole Surfers, "Pepper"
Gary Numan, "Cars"
Trying for gold on the third try! :)
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Third one's fine. :tup
I like Butthole Surfers a lot, although I prefer their 80s output, when they were doing LSD by a truckload. Their 90s material is more standard fare alternative/hard rock, albeit still pretty good and with glimpses of their earlier weirdness.
Gary Numan I probably should've banned, I've heard his debut album. He was definitely ahead of his time.
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I may not win the round, or even do passably well, but I think I was creative, and actually sent a song I both own and LOVE.
Sorry man, it's banned.
DAMMIT. Back to the drawing board...
Rejected: Butthole Surfers, "Pepper"
Gary Numan, "Cars"
Trying for gold on the third try! :)
Shit, even I got a song in on the first try. :lol
Cars is awesome.
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And wait till you see what I went with. Let's just say there's a pretty big drop off in quality from 1 to 3. :)
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And wait till you see what I went with. Let's just say there's a pretty big drop off in quality from 1 to 3. :)
I mean, if you're not happy with what you went with and come up with a better song, you can still change your submission until I have all ten songs. :) I didn't have any rules about it, but even this round one player decided they wanted to send another song instead and I had no problem with that.
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How do you not have all ten songs yet?
Let’s f’n go people. If I can get a song in for this round in time, nobody has any excuses.
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How do you not have all ten songs yet?
Let’s f’n go people. If I can get a song in for this round in time, nobody has any excuses.
Kind of have to agree with TAC on this one. Hell, I sent THREE songs in that time and I like electronic music about as much as I like Radiohead.
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Everyone's in, here comes the hangman!
HANGMAN VII
Arcane Roots - A__
_a__ _____ - _____ N_ ____
Tycho - A_____
Katatonia - _n____
_________ - C____
______ - __a__t_
_______ - _a___nt D____
T__ ____ -_a___act___
Björk - Cocoon
Massive Attack - ____n___n
CD TAN
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T.
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A
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Katatonia
Massive Attack
C
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Pretty clear who sent Katatonia.
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Pretty clear who sent Katatonia.
Parama :biggrin:
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Who’s Parama?
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Tycho
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Pretty clear who sent Katatonia.
I know - it was you, wasn't it?
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Pretty clear who sent Katatonia.
I know - it was you, wasn't it?
yeah, at least 3 times! :lol
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I want N
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D
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Cocoon?
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Cocoon?
bjork
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Arcane Roots?
EDIT: Nope, unless a letter is missing
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Arcane Roots?
EDIT: Nope, unless a letter is missing
Yep, and the amount of letters was actually correct. Checked it multiple times. ;D
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Show me R for Ruba!
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B for ruBa
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Arcane Roots?
EDIT: Nope, unless a letter is missing
I checked this, I think when I checked the T in Roots was missing. Anyway the song is Arp, that whole album is insanely good and underrated in my opinion.
I for rUba
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Arcane Roots?
EDIT: Nope, unless a letter is missing
I checked this, I think when I checked the T in Roots was missing.
Oh. :facepalm:
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HANGMAN VII
Arcane Roots - Arp
Gary Moore - Worry No More
Tycho - Apogee
Katatonia - Unfurl
Periphery - Crush
Grimes - REALiTi (Demo)
Slushii - Sapient Dream
The Firm - Radioactive (Remix)
Björk - Cocoon
Massive Attack - Risingson
TIRED BACON
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That Katatonia title is really throwing me for a loop. I cannot figure it out.
Massive Attack is Risingson. Now give me E. :hat
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slushii - sapient dream
periphery :lol
radioactive
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Kat sent Tycho :\
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or slushii
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Maybe, but he said he sent something he has never sent in a roulette before. So perhaps neither of those are correct....
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I never sent this particular Tycho song.
Sapient Dream - I almost sent that. Very good choice, Pup, and I honestly hope that comes in first place, in hindsight.
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Periphery is electronic?
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Periphery is electronic?
Depends on the song...
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Grimes
The Firm?
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The Firm is Stadler.
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O o o o o
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Gary Moore - Worry No More
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Periphery is Crush.
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What in the Fuck??
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:biggrin:
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Apogee
Unfurl
Realiti
impressions :corn
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Apogee
Unfurl
Realiti
What language is this??
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Sounds like recent Avantasia lyrics.
Where do we go from the apogee
Unfurl realiti
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Apogee
Unfurl
Realiti
What language is this??
machine language
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I don't know about the others, but unfurl is definitely English.
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Apogee is also English. It's actually in the lyrics for Avantasia's Dying for an Angel too.
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Apogee is also English. It's actually in the lyrics for Avantasia's Dying for an Angel too.
Are you sure that's not Klaus Meine's accent?
WTF is an apogee?
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From Merriam-Webster:
Definition of apogee
1 : the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
also : the point farthest from a planet or a satellite (such as the moon) reached by an object orbiting it
2 : the farthest or highest point : CULMINATION
Aegean civilization reached its apogee in Crete.
There's also a perigee which is the opposite of apogee. :biggrin:
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Apogee is also English. It's actually in the lyrics for Avantasia's Dying for an Angel too.
Are you sure that's not Klaus Meine's accent?
WTF is an apogee?
:facepalm:
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Oh sorry. please accept my apogee.
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Oh sorry. please accept my apogee.
Boooooo! Get off the stage!! :lol :lol
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Oh sorry. please accept my apogee.
Boooooo! Get off the stage!! :lol :lol
:lhk:
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First impressions:
To be fair, this song became better when the drums and guitar kicked in.
Nice trip-hoppy beat and distorted bass go well together, but I’d wanted this to kick into higher gear towards the end.
I like the vocals, but the beat is a bit annoying. The song might actually work better without it.
Cool mysterious atmosphere and I like the bass. It’s a little too busy sounding though.
Seriously cool bass, but the whole think is a tad long and directionless.
This is a bit more sleeker-sounding I usually like to listen to, but quite lovely nevertheless.
Cool beat but other than, not my thing.
Beautiful, melodic piece.
This sounds like Linkin Park and I don’t like Linkin Park. The outro should’ve been a separate song.
This might seem like something that wouldn’t work at all, but I think this is pretty cool.
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Looks to me like you didn't like this round much :lol
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Looks to me like you didn't like this round much :lol
I mean, who would?? :lol
I have no idea which one is mine.
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Looks to me like you didn't like this round much :lol
No, it was alright. Sure, this is among my least favourite rounds together with the acoustic round, but the first impressions paint a bit too critical picture. There's couple of songs I really like, couple I'm not too fond of and a few possible wild cards in the middle.
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Proud to be a song you're not too fond of :metal
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crap
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crap
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Let me get on this crap train......
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Arcane Roots - Arp
Gary Moore - Worry No More
Tycho - Apogee
Katatonia - Unfurl
Periphery - Crush
Grimes - REALiTi (Demo)
Slushii - Sapient Dream
The Firm - Radioactive (Remix)
Björk - Cocoon
Massive Attack - Risingson
First impressions:
To be fair, this song became better when the drums and guitar kicked in.
Nice trip-hoppy beat and distorted bass go well together, but I’d wanted this to kick into higher gear towards the end.
I like the vocals, but the beat is a bit annoying. The song might actually work better without it.
Cool mysterious atmosphere and I like the bass. It’s a little too busy sounding though.
Seriously cool bass, but the whole think is a tad long and directionless.
This is a bit more sleeker-sounding I usually like to listen to, but quite lovely nevertheless.
Cool beat but other than, not my thing.
Beautiful, melodic piece.
This sounds like Linkin Park and I don’t like Linkin Park. The outro should’ve been a separate song.
This might seem like something that wouldn’t work at all, but I think this is pretty cool.
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Were you implying that the first impressions are in same order as the songs are submitted? Nah, I figured that would be too lazy and that someone would notice. I play the songs on shuffle and the first impressions are in the order they play the first time. That shuffles the deck quite nicely.
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Were you implying that the first impressions are in same order as the songs are submitted? Nah, I figured that would be too lazy and that someone would notice. I play the songs on shuffle and the first impressions are in the order they play the first time. That shuffles the deck quite nicely.
Haha..no.
I was checking some of the songs out last night, and I wanted the songs and impressions in one spot.
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I would have been confused if the Katatonia song was considered too busy.
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Corn time
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Haha..no.
I was checking some of the songs out last night, and I wanted the songs and impressions in one spot.
Alright. :tup I'd be interested to know whether there was anything you actually liked, even a little. :lol
Corn time
:friday:
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Haha..no.
I was checking some of the songs out last night, and I wanted the songs and impressions in one spot.
Alright. :tup I'd be interested to know whether there was anything you actually liked, even a little. :lol
I thought the Gary Moore was pretty good. ;D
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The Firm piece is DEFINITELY NOT a "beautiful, melodic piece".
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:friday:
So.......Friday? :corn
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post before dawn, dear
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I'll go to my father's place on Friday to feed his cats while he's on a fishing trip, I'd like to post the results before I leave. You know, it's easier to type when there's no furry friends lying on top of your keyboard. ::)
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Round 7 results
10 points: Sacul
Massive Attack – Risingson
Cool mysterious atmosphere and I like the bass. It’s a little too busy sounding though.
Hell yes trip hop. Nice beat and I like how this sounds chill and ominous at the same time. There’s a nice contrast between the two vocalists’ voices.
9 points: TAC
Gary Moore – Worry No More
This might seem like something that wouldn’t work at all, but I think this is pretty cool.
This was… unexpected. It’s a blues song at heart, but presented as late 90s electronic rock. And the best thing is, it works! Actually the instrumental reminds me of Garbage. I imagine this might’ve come as a shock to lot of his fans, but I have respect for artists who are ready to try new things.
8 points: Cyril
Arcane Roots – Arp
To be fair, this song became better when the drums and guitar kicked in.
The first half of the song sort of reminds me of In Rainbows-era Radiohead. It’s actually very good. The heavier parts I like too, but this ends a bit suddenly, I’d liked this to go on for a bit longer.
7 points: Stadler
The Firm – Radioactive (Special Remix)
Seriously cool bass, but the whole think is a tad long and directionless.
So, this is an extended remix of a 80s rock supergroup single. The original song is under three minutes long, the remix almost six minutes. I haven’t listened to the original song yet, but I’m fairly sure I’ll like that better, I can tell it’s a good 80s rock song with a catchy chorus. That fretless bass might be my single favourite thing about this song. But yeah, extended 12’’ remixes weren’t a rock music standard and lot of this is made of repetitive loops. I tried to look up who remixed this, but didn’t found any information so I assume it was remixed by the band themselves. Maybe someone more versed with pop/dance music could’ve made more interesting remix.
6 points: MoraWintersoul
Grimes – REALiTi (Demo)
This is a bit more sleeker-sounding I usually like to listen to, but quite lovely nevertheless.
This is kinda cutesy, even though the lyrics are darker. Interesting instrumentation and the chorus is very good and catchy. This is somewhere between club hit and indie, but has a good mix of both.
5 points: Kattelox
Tycho – Apogee
Beautiful, melodic piece.
I honestly like the first minute of this song the best, it has some very good beats. The rest is good too, although not as interesting. It’s just… there, pleasant sounding with good melodies, but nothing that really captures my attention. I like the organic drum sounds.
4 points: senecadawg2
Björk – Cocoon
I like the vocals, but the beat is a bit annoying. The song might actually work without it.
I’ve liked Björk’s vocals before and she does deliver. She’s probably acquired taste but has a very unique approach to vocals. I like the calm synths, but the beat could’ve been trimmed down a beat, the bass drum hits should’ve been enough. The lyrics and delivery go probably bit into intimate territory too much and she might be oversharing, but that’s just my opinion.
3 points: Lethean
Katatonia - Unfurl
Nice trip-hoppy beat and distorted bass go well together, but I’d wanted this to kick into higher gear towards the end.
Well the first impression pretty much says it. I like the guitar wailing, but the vocals are maybe a tad soft and I’d hoped live drums kicked in towards the end. It begins well enough, but I’d expect more from this. This was a B-side and I don’t really think this would’ve been strong enough to be an album track.
2 point: Puppies_on_Acid
Slushii – Sapient Dream
Cool beat but other than, not my thing.
I don’t know. It’s pleasant enough, although the spliced-up high-pitched vocal sample is kinda annoying. But it’s not very memorable. Maybe I’d liked it more if it had calmer beat and it’d embraced the chillness. One of the synth sounds reminds me of Deus Ex soundtrack though, which is cool.
1 point: Train of Naught
Periphery – Crush
This sounds like Linkin Park and I don’t like Linkin Park. The outro should’ve been a separate song.
Sigh… You said djentwave and got my attention. There’s no djent here though, only nu metal. The Linkin Park influence is really obvious, he clearly tries to sound like Chester in choruses, but the chorus vocal melodies are really dull. Really, they should have scrapped the first five minutes and worked more on the outro. Maybe going full on electro swing or turning those string melodies into djent riffs.
STANDINGS
TAC 49 pts
Stadler 43 pts
Kattelox 43 pts
Sacul 40 pts
Cyril 40 pts
Lethean 38 pts
MoraWintersoul 34 pts
Puppies_On_Acid 34 pts
Train of Naught 30 pts
senecadawg2 28 pts
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Added to banned list
Massive Attack
Gary Moore
Arcane Roots
The Firm
Round 8 theme:
THE HOMESTRETCH
We're nearly there and may I say, it's been a fun ride. For the last round, send something you think is epic.
DEADLINE 17th June 10 a.m. U.S. Eastern/3 p.m. Greenwich time
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WOW!! Look at TAC pull ahead!!
Epic? All right mofo, you got it!! Let me pour one out for my homie Pup first.
Sent the most epic song of the roulette. Bar none.
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Wait, that Gary Moore song counts?! :lol Not complaining, but definitely not what I thought of when I thought about sending something electronic.
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Wait, that Gary Moore song counts?! :lol Not complaining, but definitely not what I thought of when I thought about sending something electronic.
Have you heard it?
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Wait, that Gary Moore song counts?! :lol Not complaining, but definitely not what I thought of when I thought about sending something electronic.
Have you heard it?
Yes, that post was written while I was listening to it :P I was just thinking 'electronic' so I was thinking all-electronic songs. Nothing wrong with it, just surprised that got the high marks and the all electronic stuff bombed :lol
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Once again, the theme is quite lax. All instrumentation does not need to be electronic. But it can't be like e.g. Outcry, where there's a minute of electronic beat in an 11 minute song either.
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Wait, that Gary Moore song counts?! :lol Not complaining, but definitely not what I thought of when I thought about sending something electronic.
Sure, it didn't have to be all-out electronica. Although it would've been fun to see what Tim would've gone with if a had been an asshole about the theme. :lol
I guess there might have been grounds to reject The Firm, but I let it pass because Stadler had had some bad luck finding a right song and an extended "dance mix" of a rock song was something different and a fun idea on its own right.
all electronic stuff bombed :lol
Well Massive Attack won so that's not entirely true. :biggrin:
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I wasn't even sure if mine counted as electronic, to be honest. But I guess it did!
Ruba - though you may not have liked it and that's fine because tastes and all, it was left off of the album not because of the quality of the song, but because it doesn't really fit. :P That particular album is one of their heavier ones. Unfurl is actually a bit of a fan favorite and they've played it live.
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Ruba - though you may not have liked it and that's fine because tastes and all, it was left off of the album not because of the quality of the song, but because it doesn't really fit. :P That particular album is one of their heavier ones. Unfurl is actually a bit of a fan favorite and they've played it live.
I somewhat liked it, but it might be a song I should be in certain mood to like more. :P But if they felt the song would have felt out of place on the record, that's an understandable reason.
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Well, I'm out of contention for winning. I'm pretty sure everyone knows what I will be sending this round. :corn
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Well, I'm out of contention for winning. I'm pretty sure everyone knows what I will be sending this round. :corn
the immediate first thing that jumped to mind for you is on the banned list, tho
anyways hell yeah i can tie TAC maybe possibly :metal probably not
also, you gave cocoon a higher score than i did :P
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Gary Moore – Worry No More
This might seem like something that wouldn’t work at all, but I think this is pretty cool.
This was… unexpected. It’s a blues song at heart, but presented as late 90s electronic rock. And the best thing is, it works! Actually the instrumental reminds me of Garbage. I imagine this might’ve come as a shock to lot of his fans, but I have respect for artists who are ready to try new things.
Ruba, I'm glad you liked this. I had no idea what you were looking for or how it would do.
This album to me, is the single worse thing Gary Moore has ever done. The songs are all programmed electronically, and it's really just him playing to the beats. When you wanted something electronic, it was the first thing I have that I thought of. For the first time in years, I listened to this album trying to figure if anything would fit the theme and be worth listening to.
Worry No More was the clear choice, but thank you for letting me rediscover this album. Unfortunately, we're going to get all the music we're going to get from Gary Moore, so it's best to try and enjoy what he's released, evenm if it means finding some good in what was originally thought as terrible.
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Hell yeah :metal
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Gary Moore – Worry No More
This might seem like something that wouldn’t work at all, but I think this is pretty cool.
This was… unexpected. It’s a blues song at heart, but presented as late 90s electronic rock. And the best thing is, it works! Actually the instrumental reminds me of Garbage. I imagine this might’ve come as a shock to lot of his fans, but I have respect for artists who are ready to try new things.
Ruba, I'm glad you liked this. I had no idea what you were looking for or how it would do.
This album to me, is the single worse thing Gary Moore has ever done. The songs are all programmed electronically, and it's really just him playing to the beats. When you wanted something electronic, it was the first thing I have that I thought of. For the first time in years, I listened to this album trying to figure if anything would fit the theme and be worth listening to.
Worry No More was the clear choice, but thank you for letting me rediscover this album. Unfortunately, we're going to get all the music we're going to get from Gary Moore, so it's best to try and enjoy what he's released, even if it means finding some good in what was originally thought as terrible.
Was Gary Moore the guy that was in Thin Lizzy for a while?
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Gary Moore filled in a couple of times when they needed a guitarist. He is only on one album, Black Rose.
He is on the video of the show at the Sydney Opera House from 1979
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Ruba, I'm glad you liked this. I had no idea what you were looking for or how it would do.
This album to me, is the single worse thing Gary Moore has ever done. The songs are all programmed electronically, and it's really just him playing to the beats. When you wanted something electronic, it was the first thing I have that I thought of. For the first time in years, I listened to this album trying to figure if anything would fit the theme and be worth listening to.
I knew he was a legendary blues guitarist, but I had no idea he had done anything like it. I'm interested to check some other songs from that album at least.
Was Gary Moore the guy that was in Thin Lizzy for a while?
I read from Wikipedia that he played in Skid Row too... apparently not the Sebastian Bach Skid Row however. :biggrin:
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Hold your horses guys, I'm still... (checks) Four short! :lol
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slowpokes!!
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Damn, Crush is definitely one of my favourite songs of 2019 :lol can't argue with Massive Attack winning though
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Okay, deadline is up and I still don't have two of the songs...
HANGMAN VIII
Blind Guardian - And Then There Was Silence
Vanden Plas - _____d Da__i__t
Michael Kiske - Do I Remember A Life
Moonsorrow - Jotunheim
Wilderun - Ash Memory
Agalloch - In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion
Refused - Tannhauser/Derrive
__r _a__ I_ _a__a - S_a_
T__ ___ - ____ R_i__ _'_r __
DAS TRIP
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I want to see a lot of Ds :neverusethis:
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Vanden Plas
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Lethean sent VP
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Sorry, I'm one of the laggers; SENT!
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give me the T for DTP
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A
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Agalloch - In the Shadow of our Pale Companion
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Blind Guardian - And Then There Was Silence
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R!!
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Refused - Tannhauser/Derive
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Wilderun - Ash Memory :metal
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Oh nice :metal
Uhh give me I
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Michael Kiske - Do I Remember A Life
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Moonsorrow?
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Moonsorrow?
I'm pretty sure everyone knows what I will be sending this round. :corn
I'm surprised no one guessed it earlier. :lol
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Hey wait Puppies sent Moonsorrow :2metal:
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K-Lox sent Blind Guardian
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Hey wait Puppies sent Moonsorrow :2metal:
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Moonsorrow is Jotunheim
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My name's... not... BRETT!!
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:lol Yeah I sent Guardian. This is the 'epic' round after all. Go big or go home, boys. Don't care if the length bites me in the end :hat
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I mean the moonsorrow and wilderun songs are both 20 minutes and agalloch is 15 this is the epic round after all
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ATTWS is shorter, but I bet it's far more epic (definitely more epic than the Agalloch at least, 'cause I know that song). Of course, I was convinced last round Pup or myself would take first place, and look how that turned out. :lol I'm confident though!
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Well, the instructions were to send some thing that you think is Epic. Not an Epic per se. My song is only 10 minutes.
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- Sending a song over 10 minutes long is a risky move.
But if every song is over ten minutes long, 10+ minute song wins anyway. :biggrin:
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:lol
I'd wager TAC sent the Kiske song, too.
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Well, the instructions were to send some thing that you think is Epic. Not an Epic per se. My song is only 10 minutes.
I almost wrote "epic =/= long" when presenting the round, but figured I didn't want to be leading you guys to any specific direction. One thing I've love about this roulette is the sheer variety of the songs.
This time I guess I dug my own hole, but I still trust your judgement. :lol
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I could switch to the sub-10 minute Wilderun song if you want :neverusethis:
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Asking for 'epic' on a Dream Theater music board is basically asking for long songs, to be fair. (My album roulette... dear god. I lost count of how many 10+ minute songs I sat through. Most of them not that good. Karmakanic and Frost* were always awesome though.)
I thought about some shorter epic songs, but again, go big or go home.
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Am I the only one who sent a sub 10-min epic?
I think Parama sent Wildrunner
Car Mechanic?
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Asking for 'epic' on a Dream Theater music board is basically asking for long songs, to be fair.
Good point. If someone asked me to play something "epic" for them, I'd probably go for A Change of Seasons (if they don't know it) before going for anything shorter.
I thought about some shorter epic songs, but again, go big or go home.
That's the spirit! :tup
Am I the only one who sent a sub 10-min epic?
Actually, no you're not.
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HANGMAN VIII
Blind Guardian - And Then There Was Silence
Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight
Michael Kiske - Do I Remember A Life
Moonsorrow - Jotunheim
Wilderun - Ash Memory
Agalloch - In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion
Refused - Tannhauser/Derrive
Her Name Is Calla - Swan
The Who - Love Reign O'er Me
The Gathering - Paper Waves
ANTI DOPERS
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The Who
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The Who
Stadler
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Vanden Plas is Beyond Daylight
The Who is Love Reign O'er Me
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Well, the instructions were to send some thing that you think is Epic. Not an Epic per se. My song is only 10 minutes.
I almost wrote "epic =/= long" when presenting the round, but figured I didn't want to be leading you guys to any specific direction. One thing I've love about this roulette is the sheer variety of the songs.
This time I guess I dug my own hole, but I still trust your judgement. :lol
See I understand that just because a song is long, doesn't mean it is going to be epic. Fortunately that Moonsorrow song is epic in every way. Not that Parama and Kattelox would agree with that........but they are wrong :neverusethis:
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Every song on that album is roughly 5 years long
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Well, the instructions were to send some thing that you think is Epic. Not an Epic per se. My song is only 10 minutes.
I almost wrote "epic =/= long" when presenting the round, but figured I didn't want to be leading you guys to any specific direction. One thing I've love about this roulette is the sheer variety of the songs.
This time I guess I dug my own hole, but I still trust your judgement. :lol
See I understand that just because a song is long, doesn't mean it is going to be epic. Fortunately that Moonsorrow song is epic in every way. Not that Parama and Kattelox would agree with that........but they are wrong :neverusethis:
It is definitely epic.
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:lol
I'd wager TAC sent the Kiske song, too.
Dammit. That's a winner right there.
I could have sent any one of three songs and they would have been 5:48, 5:50, and 7:39. I'm not at all convinced that "length" is necessary for "epic".
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My song is inspired by the Iliad and the Aeneid and is basically a narration of the fall of Troy through Helen's perspective. That's epic as shit. :lol
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Someone should have sent "Epic" by Faith No More. I wish I thought of that earlier (and no, I didn't groundtruth my joke with the banned list).
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The Gathering - Paper Waves
You missed an A :P
Her Name is Calla - Swan
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You da man!
Impression time!
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Someone should have sent "Epic" by Faith No More. I wish I thought of that earlier (and no, I didn't groundtruth my joke with the banned list).
FNM is banned, but that would've been funny. :biggrin:
Impression time!
Probably in 3-4 hours.
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It improves towards the end, but I’m not really impressed.
Man, this is intense but what’s up with that outro?
While I’m not usually too keen on this genre, this is pretty good.
That’s some great piano right there. Great chorus!
The production kinda sucks. Otherwise I pretty much like it. I’ll be probably skipping the last few minutes tbh.
Not really my thing, sorry. Don’t like the vocals.
Cheese, cheese everywhere. Also the mix is kinda LOUD (I haven’t been commenting on production before, but since some of these songs are so long, it does matter).
I know the vocalist and I’d forgotten how good he really is. Sadly, the song doesn’t feel that special.
I like the atmosphere they’re going for, but I’m not fan of this style of growls.
Bit too monotonous for my liking.
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I'm not getting too many GOOD vibes from those impressions.
Mine could be any of about four or five, and only one is good (the piano and vocals comment).
Some I know DON'T fit - the production comment, the growl comment, the length comment - but...
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The production kinda sucks. Otherwise I pretty much like it. I’ll be probably skipping the last few minutes tbh.
moonsorrow
I like the atmosphere they’re going for, but I’m not fan of this style of growls.
agalloch
no clue which is mine so he probably hated it
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Mine's not the growl comment, not the outro one I wouldn't think, and probably also not this one:
I know the vocalist and I’d forgotten how good he really is. Sadly, the song doesn’t feel that special.
I'd be surprised if someone knew the vocalist of Vanden Plas outside of Vanden Plas. (Though it is possible...)
Otherwise, I really don't know. I don't think it has bad production, but I don't pay attention to production...
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Mine's not the growl comment, not the outro one I wouldn't think, and probably also not this one:
I know the vocalist and I’d forgotten how good he really is. Sadly, the song doesn’t feel that special.
I'd be surprised if someone knew the vocalist of Vanden Plas outside of Vanden Plas. (Though it is possible...)
Otherwise, I really don't know. I don't think it has bad production, but I don't pay attention to production...
I was actually thinking that was mine, frankly. I love love love the song I sent, but I can see why - even in that band's catalogue - that song is not considered "epic". I have a KILLER cover by a new(er) RnRHoF level band that IDOLIZES the original band, and I should have sent that. Dammit.
I feel like TAC is an Ewok going through the forest, and I'm one of those stormtroopers that slams into a tree like a moron and let's them get away.
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Did you send The Who? Redemption did a really great cover of that song.
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Did you send The Who? Redemption did a really great cover of that song.
I did; I was thinking of Pearl Jam's cover at one of the award shows. It's a couple years ago now, but it was so good they released it on iTunes. Eddie sang his boobies off.
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Did you send The Who? Redemption did a really great cover of that song.
With John Bush!! :metal
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Did you send The Who?
I did; I was thinking of Pearl Jam's cover at one of the award shows. It's a couple years ago now, but it was so good they released it on iTunes. Eddie sang his boobies off.
Too bad I can't stand Eddie Vedder's voice. :|
Redemption did a really great cover of that song.
With John Bush!! :metal
This one on the other hand sounds more interesting.
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I feel like TAC is an Ewok going through the forest, and I'm one of those stormtroopers that slams into a tree like a moron and let's them get away.
Hah...not if this one is mine..
I know the vocalist and I’d forgotten how good he really is. Sadly, the song doesn’t feel that special.
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The production kinda sucks. Otherwise I pretty much like it. I’ll be probably skipping the last few minutes tbh.
moonsorrow
This is most likely correct. Funny thing is, as much of a stickler for good production as I am, I really enjoy the production on this Moonsorrow album. I honestly don't think it's bad. I mean, yes, it's dense at times, but it fits, and at least it isn't lo-fi black metal or brickwalled... :-\
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Blind Guardian - And Then There Was Silence
Vanden Plas - Beyond Daylight
Michael Kiske - Do I Remember A Life
Moonsorrow - Jotunheim
Wilderun - Ash Memory
Agalloch - In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion
Refused - Tannhauser/Derrive
Her Name Is Calla - Swan
The Who - Love Reign O'er Me
The Gathering - Paper Waves
It improves towards the end, but I’m not really impressed.
Man, this is intense but what’s up with that outro?
While I’m not usually too keen on this genre, this is pretty good.
That’s some great piano right there. Great chorus!
The production kinda sucks. Otherwise I pretty much like it. I’ll be probably skipping the last few minutes tbh.
Not really my thing, sorry. Don’t like the vocals.
Cheese, cheese everywhere. Also the mix is kinda LOUD (I haven’t been commenting on production before, but since some of these songs are so long, it does matter).
I know the vocalist and I’d forgotten how good he really is. Sadly, the song doesn’t feel that special.
I like the atmosphere they’re going for, but I’m not fan of this style of growls.
Bit too monotonous for my liking.
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I don't pay attention to production...
Usually the production isn't that important to me neither, but if you're stuck with 10+ minute song that is nigh painful to listen, it's not fun.
The loud comment was about Blind Guardian, I can tell that much. I've probably been listening to the original version for it's taken from a best of-album. There's a remastered version on Spotify and I'll be putting that on my playlist instead, hopefully that's not as overbearingly loud.
The production kinda sucks. Otherwise I pretty much like it. I’ll be probably skipping the last few minutes tbh.
moonsorrow
This is most likely correct. Funny thing is, as much of a stickler for good production as I am, I really enjoy the production on this Moonsorrow album. I honestly don't think it's bad. I mean, yes, it's dense at times, but it fits, and at least it isn't lo-fi black metal or brickwalled... :-\
Alright, it's not as bad as I first thought. There's just quite large contrast between the acoustic intro and the point where the distortion kicks in.
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I had a feeling the loud could be Blind Guardian.
To be fair, I think the production on that entire BG album SUCKS. Like, it's truly dreadful, one of the worst I've ever heard, and yet on that particular Blind Guardian song, I think it works extraordinary well. The rest of the album? Big detriment. But I could see why someone wouldn't enjoy the loudness of it. I think the remaster is just as loud, honestly. There's a re-recorded version but it's lacking that oomph that (imo) the trebley production on the original gives.
Just my two cents, looking forward to reading results on this one.
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I feel like TAC is an Ewok going through the forest, and I'm one of those stormtroopers that slams into a tree like a moron and let's them get away.
Hah...not if this one is mine..
I know the vocalist and I’d forgotten how good he really is. Sadly, the song doesn’t feel that special.
So um yeah Ruba, it’s sure be nice for you to refute this!
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Corn
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My body is not well.
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Round 8 results
10 points: Cyril
Wilderun – Ash Memory (And So Opens the Earth/Hope and Sorrow/Bite the Wound/The Faintest Echo)
While I’m not usually too keen on this genre, this is pretty good.
This is a four song-suite, but it feels like one consistent song. I don’t like folk metal that much, but the balance between folk music and extreme metal is pretty much perfect here. I’m not big fan of fantasy genre, but even I feel like grapping a sword and going to slay some dragons during And So Opens the Earth (even though the song has nothing to do with that). Hope and Sorrow is a beautiful acoustic piece, followed by melodic death metal of Bite the Wound. There are some repeated melodies throughout the suite, but they’re so good they bear repeating. The Faintest Echo has the climax worth this epic song, sadly it happens after the first minute and everything happening after that feels a little pointless. However, this is an engaging, badass song.
9-1 points: Stadler
The Who – Love Reign O’er Me
That’s some great piano right there. Great chorus!
That chorus is f’n awesome, I love the lead guitar that descends like a pleasant summer rain. It’s so good it almost overshadows rest of the song. Roger’s performance is pretty much phenomenal and Keith lives up to his wild reputation on the drum throne.
8 points: Puppies_On_Acid
Moonsorrow – Jotunheim
The production kinda sucks. Otherwise I pretty much like it. I’ll be probably skipping the last few minutes tbh.
The first three minutes are pure beauty. Then there’s a horrifying scream. :lol Anyway, there’s plenty of amazing melodies. The screamed vocals are mostly good, although the clash with how beautiful this song really is. The lyrics are very beautiful and poetic (well I’m one of the few people on the forums who actually can understand them :lol). It would be awesome to climb on a fell and blast this over the cliffs and pine trees. And yeah, since the last three minutes is mostly silence, bird song or sounds of fire, I’ve skipped them after the first listen.
7 points: senecadawg2
Agalloch – In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion
I like the atmosphere they’re going for, but I’m not fan of this style of growls.
Great guitar playing, I especially love the acoustic lead in the intro. The growls are passable, pretty basic black metal shrieking, but I’m not too keen on the clean vocals either. Thankfully they pretty much nail the melancholic vibe and run with it for the whole song.
6 points: Sacul
Refused – Tannhäuser/Derivè
Man, this is intense but what’s up with that outro?
The intro is really promising, with a cool violin solo. I really like the verses with screamed vocals, but the quiet choruses don’t really work. At least they make the verses even punchier. Actually, the changes in dynamics are quite fun. And the outro… it’s something different. Nice contrabass.
5 points: Lethean
Vanden Plas – Beyond Daylight
Not really my thing, sorry. Don’t like the vocals.
I have no idea why I disliked this song so much at first. Maybe because it’s not as energetic as the others? Still not loving the vocalist, but this is some quality prog metal. I love the chorus on each listen. Sadly, while the keyboard-driven bridge starts out well enough, it drags on for too long and kills some of the song’s momentum. Thankfully it gains it back during the instrumental section. The guitar solo is blazing!
4 points: TAC
Michael Kiske – Do I Remember a Life?
I know the vocalist and I’d forgotten how good he really is. Sadly, the song doesn’t feel that special.
OK, there was a poor choice of words in the first impression. I don’t want to downplay the song itself, the problem is just that… I don’t exactly love power ballads. As a power ballad, it’s good albeit a little formulaic and Kiske’s performance is great, no doubt. With such big choruses I’d wish there was a better climax, now it comes a little bit suddenly. I see Adrian Smith plays on this record, but sadly not on this track. I feel like this song would’ve benefited from an epic guitar solo.
3 points: Train of Naught
Her Name Is Calla – Swan
Bit too monotonous for my liking.
Well… most of the song is Bm chord and steady thumping percussion. I don’t mind the gloominess and the rambling vocal style is kinda cool, but still… it’s a little dull. Maybe I just should be in a certain state of mind to enjoy it. The last minute is very good though and makes me think this band might have something to offer to me after all.
2 points: Kattelox
Blind Guardian – And Then There Was Silence
Cheese, cheese everywhere. Also the mix is kinda LOUD (I haven’t been commenting on production before, but since some of these songs are so long, it does matter).
Aww man… This is a good song and I’d probably want to place it higher. But it’s so bombastic with the orchestrations and layered vocals and the claustrophobic production on top… It’s just unpleasant and overbearing. I feel like lying down in a quiet dark room after this song. Well, the chorus is great and I also like the “party theme” at ten minutes.
1-1 points: MoraWintersoul
The Gathering – Paper Waves
It improves towards the end, but I’m not really impressed.
I just wish Anneke was singing this. And even then, this wouldn’t be all that memorable. I’ve thought that Anneke was too good for this band anyway. It’s an upbeat pop rock song and it’s… decent, but not something I’d be interested in hearing more.
STANDINGS
TAC 53 pts
Stadler 51 pts
Cyril 50 pts
Sacul 45 pts
Kattelox 45 pts
Lethean 43 pts
Puppies_On_Acid 42 pts
senecadawg2 35 pts
MoraWintersoul 34 pts
Train of Naught 33 pts
Congrats TAC!!! :metal :metal :metal And thanks for everyone who played, it was my pleasure!
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Nice! That was too close for comfort!
Thought I had it in the bag with that song, which is amazing!
Somehow I won this with three 4's in 8 rounds. Yikes!
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Round 8 results
8 points: Puppies_On_Acid
Moonsorrow – Jotunheim
The production kinda sucks. Otherwise I pretty much like it. I’ll be probably skipping the last few minutes tbh.
The first three minutes are pure beauty. Then there’s a horrifying scream. :lol Anyway, there’s plenty of amazing melodies. The screamed vocals are mostly good, although the clash with how beautiful this song really is. The lyrics are very beautiful and poetic (well I’m one of the few people on the forums who actually can understand them :lol). It would be awesome to climb on a fell and blast this over the cliffs and pine trees. And yeah, since the last three minutes is mostly silence, bird song or sounds of fire, I’ve skipped them after the first listen.
:) I'm glad to see this one do well. I haven't listened to it much since my roulette so maybe I'll go back and revisit it soon. It definitely fit the "epic" criteria for yours. :)
5 points: Lethean
Vanden Plas – Beyond Daylight
Not really my thing, sorry. Don’t like the vocals.
I have no idea why I disliked this song so much at first. Maybe because it’s not as energetic as the others? Still not loving the vocalist, but this is some quality prog metal. I love the chorus on each listen. Sadly, while the keyboard-driven bridge starts out well enough, it drags on for too long and kills some of the song’s momentum. Thankfully it gains it back during the instrumental section. The guitar solo is blazing!
Glad you enjoyed this one a bit after initially not liking it. I love that middle part to death though... I know it's light and can see why you'd think it loses momentum. But for me it's just so cool and it makes the song that much more intense when it gets to the part right before when the chorus comes back in. I suppose I'll hope that it keeps growing on you. :)
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Nice! That was too close for comfort!
I initially remembered Cyril had 43 points before this round, which would've meant a tie and a tiebreaker round. Shame really, I had a good tiebreaker ready. :biggrin:
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Yeah, a real shame! :neverusethis:
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dang, if you'd scored Bent Knee properly (or if i'd gone with this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxzqnetYSbk) like i originally planned to) i might've won the whole thing :lol
but yeah i'm not huge on folk metal either, but wilderun is the big, gigantic exception, because that album slays. honestly ash memory is only my third favorite of the four main songs on the album, but it's the longest, hence
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That is the incorrect way to score ATTWS on an epic round. Not gonna lie, I'm super bummed on this one, but tastes...
Fun roulette though!! Thanks for letting me play :biggrin:
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Wish I could've done better overall, but I'm glad I played. Thanks!
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Glad Moonsorrow did so well here :metal
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Congrats TAC, and thanks for running this, Ruba, it was fun :metal
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STANDINGS
TAC 53 pts
Stadler 51 pts
(https://i.imgur.com/dyllKKj.jpg)
I thought that Kiske song would do better too, but I'm not complaining! :)
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STANDINGS
TAC 53 pts
Stadler 51 pts
(https://i.imgur.com/dyllKKj.jpg)
I thought that Kiske song would do better too, but I'm not complaining! :)
:rollin :rollin :rollin
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They say wisdom comes with age...
...and arthritis.
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That is the incorrect way to score ATTWS on an epic round. Not gonna lie, I'm super bummed on this one, but tastes...
Fun roulette though!! Thanks for letting me play :biggrin:
Katt, I had never experienced aural overload of that kind before and I think it's unfair I was scoring such an epic song so low, but most of the song just flew over me and I just hoped it'd end soon. I've known I have at least some degree of hypersensitivity so I guess that's why it was too much for me. I hope you understand I did not dislike the song in any way.
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K-Lox, quit crying like a bitch!
(https://i.imgflip.com/34arpj.jpg)
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Quit? I made one post! Shut up! :lol
Ruba, even if you hated it, no skin off my nose. That's the fun of the game, I'm just happy i got to play!
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Quit? I made one post! Shut up! :lol
K-lox, you're a good sport. I appreciate.
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Quit? I made one post! Shut up! :lol
K-lox, you're a good sport. I appreciate.
I also appreciate. Trading jabs with wiseasses is always fun :biggrin: :lol