I'm in, but I think I was eliminated right off the bat in the last one, which I don't think was that long ago..
Sign me up, I'm ready to get eliminated fast. :2metal:
I'm in.
I'll give it a try.
I'm in, but I think I was eliminated right off the bat in the last one, which I don't think was that long ago..
Sweet!
You must be confusing me with someone else though, cause you definitely won my last roulette, a few years ago:
Kiss isn't banned? I'M IN.
Ani DiFranco is banned? I have nothing to send then :neverusethis:
Ani DiFranco is banned? I have nothing to send then :neverusethis:
It would really benefit you to get outside of your comfort zone
I've already decided the winner, btw. It's ariich
It would be helpful to first figure out how many people want to sign up, based on my banned list:
Affector
Agalloch
Alcest
Allen-Lande
Alter Bridge
Amaran’s Plight
Amorphis
Anathema
Angra
Ani DiFranco
Animals as Leaders
Anneke Van Giersbergen
The Antlers
Anubis Gate
Arctic Monkeys
Ariich
Aristocrats
Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Asia
Astronoid
Avantasia
Ayreon
Beardfish
The Beatles
Ben Howard
Bent Knee
Better Oblivion Community Center
Between the Buried and Me
Beyond the Bridge
Big Big Train
Bill Callahan
Billy Joel
Bjork
Black Sabbath
Blackfield
Blind Guardian
Blue Oyster Cult
Boards of Canada
Bob Dylan
Bob Marley
Bob Seger
Bon Iver
Brand New
Braveyoung
Byzantine
The Cars
Caspian
Cat Stevens
Chris Stapleton
Cigarettes After Sex
Circus Maximus
Clint Mansell
Coheed and Cambria
The Contortionist
Converge
Copeland
Counting Crows
The Cure
Damian Wilson
Damien Rice
Dan Swano
Daughter
David Ford
David Gray
Deafheaven
Death
Death Cab for Cutie
The Decemberists
Devin Townsend/DTP/DTB
Dio
Dire Straits
Downfall of Gaia
Dream Evil
Dream Theater
Dredg
Dynazty
Edguy
Emilie Autumn
Enslaved
Enya
Evergrey
Falconer
Fallujah
Fates Warning
Firewind
The Flower Kings
Flying Colors
Frost*
Gazpacho
Genesis
Ghost
Glen Hansard
Gloryhammer
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Gojira
Gorguts
Gotye
Green Carnation
Grimes
Haken
Helker
Hibria
Howard Shore
The Human Abstract
Ihsahn
Iron and Wine
Iron Maiden
James LaBrie
Jarabe de Palo
Jason Isbell
Jeff Buckley
Jethro Tull
John Lennon
Jordan Rudess
Journey
Judas Priest
Kamelot
Karnivool
Kate Bush
Kauan
Kayo Dot
Keane
Kevin Gilbert
Khorada
The Killers
King Crimson
Lana Del Rey
Laura Marling
Led Zeppelin
Leprous
Levin Minnemann Rudess
Liquid Tension Experiment
Loreena McKennitt
Ludovico Einaudi
The Lumineers
Lunatic Soul
Marillion
Masterplan
Mastodon
Max Richter
Mazzy Star
Meatloaf
Megadeth
Metallica
mewithoutyou
Mogwai
Mr. Bungle
Mumford and Sons
Muse
Musk Ox
My Bloody Valentine
The National
Native Construct
Ne Obliviscaris
Need
Neil Young
Nick Drake
Nightwish
The Ocean
Oceansize
Opeth
Oden Ogan
Overkill
Ozzy Osbourne
Pain of Salvation
Panopticon
Periphery
Persefone
Pete Townshend
Phoebe Bridgers
Pillorian
Pink Floyd
Poets of the Fall
Porcupine Tree
Primordial
The Protomen
Queen
Queensryche
Quiet Riot
Radiohead
Rata Blanca
Ray LaMontagne
Riverside
RPWL
Rush
Sarah Fimm
Savatage
Saxon
Scar Symmetry
Scorpions
Serious Black
Seventh Wonder
Sigur Ros
The Smiths
Soen
Soilwork
SOJA
Sound of Contact
Star One
Steven Wilson
Storm Corossion
Stratovarius
Styx
Sufjan Stevens
Susanne Sundfor
Swallow the Sun
The Swell Season
Sylvan
Symphony X
The Tallest Man on Earth
TesseracT
Thank You Scientist
Threshold
Thrice
Tim Bowness
Tool
Tori Amos
Transatlantic
Triumph
Ulver
Van Morrison
Vanden Plas
Voodoo Circle
Voyager
Wayfarer
A Winged Victory for the Sullen
Wishbone Ash
Withem
Wolves in the Throne Room
Yes
Zelliack
Why not, count me in
IIIIIINNNNNN!
Now he's getting nothing but Raw Black Metal......and only the stuff that sounds like it was recorded in a bathroom with a potato. :tupAni DiFranco is banned? I have nothing to send then :neverusethis:
It would really benefit you to get outside of your comfort zone
Ohhh shit. Shots already fired!! :lol
My theme is "Death Metal Bands From Andorra"
Just out of curiosity I checked my RYM page to see if I had any bands from Andorra. The only 2 that could be considered Death Metal would be Persefone and Nami. Both great bands too and both leaning more towards Progressive Death Metal.My theme is "Death Metal Bands From Andorra"
Omg... I did a grade 10 Geography project on the nation of Andorra. I subtitled it "The place where there is very little place". :lol
Dang, I would've been interested but apparently everyone and their wives have already signed in. :lol
If there's still room mate, I'll play. If not, no probs. 16 seems like a lot.
I like the rules. Hopefully no one else joins or I'll probably be eliminated after Round 3. :)
Dang, I would've been interested but apparently everyone and their wives have already signed in. :lol
No problem! If youre still interested, you make fifteen :azn:
I like the rules. Hopefully no one else joins or I'll probably be eliminated after Round 3. :)
I think I understood the rules and I am OK with them. :)
I'm interested if there's some space left :metal
I'm interested if there's some space left :metal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBiRYb_qgrI&t=381 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBiRYb_qgrI&t=381)
:neverusethis:
It'll probably be Sacul because he'll be late for Round 3 :biggrin::vomitard:
I think cat pic is a love theme, not a "get weird halfway through" theme tbh, but you do you
Too bad Angra is banned...
We we we so excited:friday:
Just to give an idea, here are some of my favorite artists of late (in no order):
The Smiths
Death Cab for Cutie
Ben Howard
Bob Dylan
Jason Isbell
Phoebe Bridgers
Sufjan Stevens
Cigarettes After Sex
The Protomen
Coheed and Cambria
Bill Callahan
And some favorites of all time (in no order):
Any of Bob Dylans first dozen or so albums
Every Agalloch album
Every Anathema album
Lateralus and Aenima (Tool)
Lighbulb Sun (PT) and most everything SW has done
Choirs of the Eye (Kayo Dot)
Remedy Lane (Pain of Salvation)
Disintegration (The Cure)
( ) by Sigur Ros
Most Opeth, especially Morningrise, Ghost Reveries, BP
First, I broke the tie by voting the middle option for bonus points. Second ...Just to give an idea, here are some of my favorite artists of late (in no order):
The Smiths
Death Cab for Cutie
Ben Howard
Bob Dylan
Jason Isbell
Phoebe Bridgers
Sufjan Stevens
Cigarettes After Sex
The Protomen
Coheed and Cambria
Bill Callahan
And some favorites of all time (in no order):
Any of Bob Dylans first dozen or so albums
Every Agalloch album
Every Anathema album
Lateralus and Aenima (Tool)
Lighbulb Sun (PT) and most everything SW has done
Choirs of the Eye (Kayo Dot)
Remedy Lane (Pain of Salvation)
Disintegration (The Cure)
( ) by Sigur Ros
Most Opeth, especially Morningrise, Ghost Reveries, BP
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If there is still time I would participate, the roulette is creative and fun and there are enough holes in the banned list. I already have an idea for first round
five submissions so far and already a lot of diversity. It's really interesting to see how some of you approached the animal theme, or, in the case of Tim, decided you'd rather not get close at all
It's really interesting to see how some of you approached the animal theme, or, in the case of Tim, decided you'd rather not get close at all
It's really interesting to see how some of you approached the animal theme, or, in the case of Tim, decided you'd rather not get close at all
I'm curious as to which category my submission falls under. :lol
Sent one hell of a headbanger.
Sent one hell of a headbanger.
So not from your Top 50? ;D
New Poll: should we allow two people to send the same song?
On the one hand I like to encourage more submissions. On the other hand, time zones being what they are... its not exactly fair to the person who sends second.
https://strawpoll.com/s56sebd9 (https://strawpoll.com/s56sebd9)
Sent one hell of a headbanger.
So not from your Top 50? ;D
Show me your top 50, fartknocker! :lol
Fartknocker....there's an insult I haven't heard since middle school. It's along the lines of butt pirate. :lolSent one hell of a headbanger.
So not from your Top 50? ;D
Show me your top 50, fartknocker! :lol
Heavenly?! Oh lord :rollin
Heavenly?! Oh lord :rollin
Dust To Dust is amazing!
I wouldn't quite call it amazing, but it is a great album. It's just a little too long for it's own good and Hands of Darkness is just a bad track overall.Heavenly?! Oh lord :rollin
Dust To Dust is amazing!
I wouldn't quite call it amazing, but it is a great album. It's just a little too long for it's own good and Hands of Darkness is just a bad track overall.Heavenly?! Oh lord :rollin
Dust To Dust is amazing!
Oh wait, I thought we PM you which picturewe choose and you give us a theme based on that pic. Fucking don't mind me, I don't pay attention. Nevermind my PM haha.
I thought you were banned!I have a pathological need to beat you in roulettes. :P
Damn, I just realized (if seneca hasn't heard it; it's on the "ask first" list) I could have sent something from this:
(https://direct.rhapsody.com/imageserver/images/alb.46676430/500x500.jpg)
I won't say anything, but I have a suspicion I can guess at least the ballpark of TACs submission.
I'm struggling with this. Go obvious? Go obscure?
Wasn't that Luke's (FlyingBIZKIT) avatar? I remember I thought "shit, I'm dealing with a smiling yellow dog of all people" when I bought some CDs he was selling a few years ago.
Dacul will be last
Whoa you're back??? It's bizkit time
This is just a fact of life on DTFDacul will be last
And so it was.
Winger - Junkyard Dog
Not for long, sent :metalThis is just a fact of life on DTFDacul will be last
And so it was.
Katatonia - The Promise of Deceit
Katatonia - The Promise of Deceit
Lethean!
:huh: Te_p_e __ T_e D_ - ____ _e a D__
David Gilmour - Where We Start
He's sent David Gilmour in EVERYONE's roulette! :lol
Stadler: Temple of The Dog - Call Me a Dog
Katatonia - The Promise of Deceit
Lethean!
Surprise!
I am disturbed by the fact that I see Cardiacs in the hangman, but the even weirder thing is that I don't know the song name. I am starting to think that Cardiacs and The Cardiacs are different band, I can't recall a similar song title from their whole discography that I thought to knew by heart.
Eden's Curse is Black Widow and it's either Evermind or Wolfking
One song is Serpentine
One song is Serpentine
Seneca, I created a spreadsheet for doing hangman which works really well for single band - song/album rounds. Shall I send you the link or have you got something else working well now?
Quote from: wolfkingOne song is Serpentine
Serpentine is Chad.
I Need Some Fine Wine and You May Need to Be Cider
Did I get it?
Awesome :metalSeneca, I created a spreadsheet for doing hangman which works really well for single band - song/album rounds. Shall I send you the link or have you got something else working well now?
Puppies shared it with me already. Thanks though!
Well, actually, yes...
Well, actually, yes...
Well now I'm confused, because I don't see myself in the hangman, yet I'm pretty sure I also sent Serpentine by Nightmare! Good choice Chad... sneaky bastard :lol
Well, actually, yes...
Well now I'm confused, because I don't see myself in the hangman, yet I'm pretty sure I also sent Serpentine by Nightmare! Good choice Chad... sneaky bastard :lol
Sneaky!?!? Remind me again how you discovered the tune?
Did Cyril (formerly known as Parama) send the Mew track?
Show me O so I or Parama can solve this thing :metal
I mean it's a good song
Agnes Obel
Also, is the fake Cardiacs actually The Cardigans? ;D
Did Sacul send Nine Inch Nails?
Reptile is a shit song.
Reptile is a shit song.
That ain't true, fam.
It's definitely not the best song on that album though. At the very least, Mr. Self Destruct, Heresy and Closer are much better.
Reptile is a shit song.
That ain't true, fam.
Seeing as how all but one song has been revealed, do we have any early predictions on the best-scoring animal?In total or average per song?
update :metalokay apparently these were the only two I got right lol
i guess LordCost might've sent NIN actually that makes more sense
Claim the Throne seems to be some Australian band so that's probably wolfking
home sent Agnes
romdrums sent DMM
tomi sent NIN?
bizkit sent mew 2
lordcost sent vennart
wolfking sent eden's curse
buddy sent midlake
i sent claim the throne
how many did i get
I mean it's a good song
It's a GREAT song.
Are K-Lox and J-Boy a team? :lol
Are K-Lox and J-Boy a team? :lol
Sure are. Its the only way they can beat you.
:huh: Stadler
Are K-Lox and J-Boy a team? :lol
Sure are. Its the only way they can beat you.
:huh: Stadler
Yeah, pretty much! :lol
Are K-Lox and J-Boy a team? :lol
Are K-Lox and J-Boy a team? :lol
Nah, not only is he stealing my songs, he's stealing my roulette motto! :lol
:huh: Stadler
Yeah, pretty much! :lol
Lol. Youre one to talk
Agnes Obel
Also, is the fake Cardiacs actually The Cardigans? ;D
LOLOL. :facepalm: :facepalm:
I was recently listening to Cardiacs and I clearly flubbed the HANGAMENAGNE
Apologies, folks :lol
:huh: Stadler
Yeah, pretty much! :lol
Lol. Youre one to talk
:lol
What does that mean? :lol
My face hurt from smiling
Summer has arrived, and this is the soundtrack. Has a fun, bouncing kind of energy to it that I like
This song felt a bit too busy for me. I liked some of the ingredients, but not the full dish.
For a few minutes there I was really enjoying myself. How to balance that against the other minutes, I’m not sure.
Now this, this is just noise. Nothing but noise.
Round 1 First Impressions. These were written immediately after my first listen through every song. Needless to say, I don't agree with a lot of them even now,
Hopefully one of these :metal
The complete opposite of another Spider submission I received this round. Well, except for one thing: this song is also excellent.
Tasteful mood music for a late, drizzly night, but is that really where and when I want to be?
Unexpected, haunting, and mesmerizing. You’ve nailed it.
I enjoyed the hushed quality of the vocals, especially in the beginning. Reminds me of something I once heard an artist say in an interview: sometimes a whisper can be much louder than a scream.
This song felt a bit too busy for me. I liked some of the ingredients, but not the full dish.
For a few minutes there I was really enjoying myself. How to balance that against the other minutes, I’m not sure.
Now this, this is just noise. Nothing but noise.
Summer has arrived, and this is the soundtrack. Has a fun, bouncing kind of energy to it that I likeThis one seems most fitting, but there's a few others it could be as well.
Unfortunately, this felt a bit generic, though I did like some of the riffing.
A solid first submission and a memorable vocal line—in fact, it's one of the most memorable details of the roulette so far, after one listen—but overall this is not one of the more interesting songs this round.
Now this, this is just noise. Nothing but noise.
Im going to keep the write ups shorter than usual, on account of how many people are playing.
Bummer. Ok, forget the themes. Too much limitation for a (at best) 10% chance for an extra one point. Not worth it. I have no regrets on Serpentine - it's a 5-bell song in my books.
By the way with you comparing Vennart to Oceansize I hope you are aware Vennart is the former vocalist of the band and the Vennart albums are basically just the current incarnation of Oceansize :lol (though significantly less good)
Round 2 Themes
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(https://i.postimg.cc/JhRyR8fM/20180901-093730-zpsfg8juqmq.jpg) (https://i.postimg.cc/W1Tr10ZB/20181229-172110-zpsboyejnyr.jpg)
Bummer. Ok, forget the themes. Too much limitation for a (at best) 10% chance for an extra one point. Not worth it. I have no regrets on Serpentine - it's a 5-bell song in my books.
Bummer. Ok, forget the themes. Too much limitation
Ooh, Roulette Revenge! :lolBummer. Ok, forget the themes. Too much limitation
The themes aren't limiting, bitch.
Maybe it's your tastes that are limiting.
Aw, there's a way more popular Katatonia song for one of these themes... :P
Aw, there's a way more popular Katatonia song for one of these themes... :P
You probably have a Katatonia song for every theme. :P
Bummer. Ok, forget the themes. Too much limitation
The themes aren't limiting, bitch.
Maybe it's your tastes that are limiting.
Based on some of your songs in my roulette, I expected you to like this Gilmour song more.
Sent, and hoping nobody else sends the same song, although Stadler, great minds, eh? :coolio
Sorry for taking so long - sent something Power Metal.FTFY :biggrin:
Sorry for taking so long - sent something wonderful.
Sorry for taking so long - sent something wonderful.
I still haven't sent, and I won't be able to for another six hours I think. I'll try to send as soon as possible though.
I’d like to check out more from Beth—what would you recommend? 7+1 for themeI highly recommend that album, it's lovely and has a very autumn / winter mood. Also her work on Portishead (she's the singer) is brilliant imo.
Bummer. Ok, forget the themes. Too much limitation for a (at best) 10% chance for an extra one point. Not worth it. I have no regrets on Serpentine - it's a 5-bell song in my books.
I appreciate you and Kat sending it, it just didn't spark joy.
As for the themes, it's cool if you'd rather ignore them (Tomi did so this round and it turned out pretty well for him), but this round should at least be less restrictive.By the way with you comparing Vennart to Oceansize I hope you are aware Vennart is the former vocalist of the band and the Vennart albums are basically just the current incarnation of Oceansize :lol (though significantly less good)
Yeah, I saw that. :tup I don't really like Oceansize either though.
Feels a little bit longer than it needs to be
This song feels fragile—hell, it makes me feel fragile—even when it’s putting on a brave face.
I feel like I’m eavesdropping on the sounds of an out of body experience. I appreciate how dynamic this is, despite being so simple
Seems it just suddenly bloomed into a much fuller and more satisfying song, but was it too late?
This one very nearly put me to sleep.
Seems it just suddenly bloomed into a much fuller and more satisfying song, but was it too late?
Round 2 First ImpressionsI'm going to go ahead and resign myself to this one :youfail: :zeltar:
In a round in which I received multiple songs over 10 minutes, yours proves that epic doesn’t equal song length
Round 2 First ImpressionsI'm going to go ahead and resign myself to this one :youfail: :zeltar:
In a round in which I received multiple songs over 10 minutes, yours proves that epic doesn’t equal song length
Round 2 First ImpressionsI believe my is one of these but I'm not 100% sure.
Twice as good as your first submission
I found myself vacillating between calm and anxiety throughout this song.
I feel like I’m eavesdropping on the sounds of an out of body experience. I appreciate how dynamic this is, despite being so simple
Really dreamy song, this one. I’m intrigued by the way it adds and subtracts layers throughout the song.
This one seems to require some patience. The question is whether that patience pays off.
This one very nearly put me to sleep.
Puppies: Moonsorrow - Jotunheim10/10 song
uhh, i interpret this as a fairly positive one attached to a shorter song, which in turn is also bad for the 10+ minute songs :lolRound 2 First ImpressionsI'm going to go ahead and resign myself to this one :youfail: :zeltar:
In a round in which I received multiple songs over 10 minutes, yours proves that epic doesn’t equal song length
Literally every impression except a couple could be my song.
Round 2 First Impressions
Twice as good as your first submission
I like how organic and full this sounds, but it remains to be seen whether it can hold my interest
I found myself vacillating between calm and anxiety throughout this song.
This one seems to require some patience. The question is whether that patience pays off.
Seems it just suddenly bloomed into a much fuller and more satisfying song, but was it too late?
Very stylish and tightly executed. This is about what I expected, after hearing about this band from several people.
also there's definitely an Explosions in the Sky song sent by Katt
(https://clipart.info/images/ccovers/1484942376ios-emoji-negative-squared-latin-capital-letter-b.png)!
Puppies: Moonsorrow - JotunheimClose
Oh come on, I hope all three of you tank
Caligula’s Horse - Graves
One of those looks like "The Dark Side"
One of those looks like "The Dark Side"
Helloween
Hammock - (Tonight) We Burn Like Stars That Never Die sent by Nekov. Very cool song.
and please, i am not nearly dumb enough to send thy catafalque in this roulette :P (watch it be the top scorer after i say this)
probably sent by Buddy
S, for "Stop copying me people!"
Is the second one sonata arctica? I'll leave Katt to figure the song out
Fish - Sunsets on empire
I see none of my gueses were correct.
How about stadler sending Judas, TAC sending Bruce Dickinson, Jingle sending flaming row?
Yeah, that is Stadler. I did not send Bruce.
Yeah, that is Stadler. I did not send Bruce.
No but neither did he
Yeah, that is Stadler. I did not send Bruce.
No but neither did he
Stadler sent Fish.
Bizkit sent Bruce
Dacul sent La Dispute
Runs sent The Family Crest
Tomi sent Angels of Light
K
Goldfrapp
It is the best song on In Contact, for sure
I thought that noone would have sent a 15 minute song in a round with still 18 people left, but I was wrong.
I thought that noone would have sent a 15 minute song in a round with still 18 people left, but I was wrong.
Only 15? Get on my level, scrubs.
Graves is ridiculously great and anyone who disagrees is wrong.The guitar melodies alone make it an amazing song :metal
Why arent you playing?
depressing crap round
songs that are under three minutes
traincore
Results won't be posted for another couple days yet, but I'd like to gather a short list of potential themes for round 3.
Anyone is welcome to nominate one. I'll then narrow the options down to those that I think are reasonable and likely to be enjoyable for me, and I'll post those in a poll.
this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAMaq1OdbPA) is traincore :neverusethis:
tbh from your banned list you might actually like this tho, even if i don't
Post 370 it is!
I knew I should've gone for the funny option but I didn't think it would have any votes. Lo and behold...
I knew I should've gone for the funny option but I didn't think it would have any votes. Lo and behold...
I've added the three most stimulating options to the poll.
Well this roulette's about to take a hard left turn.
Why is there no Kevin Moore option?
Pfff.
I just checked and Dark Tranquility played in Chile in 2017, it looks like? What are you mad about romdrums
I just checked and Dark Tranquility played in Chile in 2017, it looks like? What are you mad about romdrums
Aww yeah, got a higher score and dropped even further in the rankings. :lol
And on the subject of The Catafalque the first two tracks of that album (which total 30 minutes :P) are great and the rest after feels like b-sides
After round three, the two lowest scores will be eliminated
After round three, the two lowest scores will be eliminated
Ah fuck, I missed that part. Welp. Gotta think hard about the best song I can send that relates back to an anal sex toy.
Is anal sex toy the actual theme?
Is anal sex toy the actual theme?
Should we start sending for it?
Can I change my vote to dark, evil, or creepy
Evidence:
(https://i.postimg.cc/gJhxwsB7/20190703-163410.png)
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61t44GZnIZL._SX355_.jpg)
I'll take it!
So we're really doing it, eh? All right... sent something for the housewives in Spain.
I sent a banger:neverusethis:
Well, that was unexpected. Usually that song does really well in roulettes :-\
I'll take it! I suppose I probably need to follow the theme now. :\ I feel like the person who convinced Trump to run.
"He won"
"But I was fucking joking"
:lol
I have sent a song that sounds of ass.
Oops! I sent Mr. Torture by Helloween but they're banned. Gotta find something else :biggrin:
Oops! I sent Mr. Torture by Helloween but they're banned. Gotta find something else :biggrin:
Dr. Rockt(h)er mayhap?
Perverts.
W.A.S.P. tune called Doctor Rockter. I was trying to be cheeky. :natalieportman: :natalieportman:
I've added the three most stimulating options to the poll.Well this roulette's about to take a hard left turn.
:zydarscouch:
I'm staking claim to W.A.S.P. Fuck Like an Animal. Hands off, Kade! :lol
Although, IQ's The Wrong Side of Weird could be a very viable option. hhmmmm
sent i guess
i think i'm just gonna keep sending random crap until i get cut
I have 16 out of 18 submissions in. Only missing Stadler and Sacul.
Looking forward to winning the round by default as the only person who didn't follow the themeI didn't either. Why play if you can't win. I'm not that into anal...
Looking forward to winning the round by default as the only person who didn't follow the themeI didn't either. Why play if you can't win. I'm not that into anal...
Looking forward to winning the round by default as the only person who didn't follow the theme
sent i guess
i think i'm just gonna keep sending random crap until i get cut
Well the quality of your random crap has been delicious, so keep it flowing!
Hangmanen when
Hangmanen when
Hopefully later today, with first impressions tomorrow
It wasn’t until three minutes in that the song grabbed my attention, but it was solid from that point on.
Funked up junk with some really nice bass and vocals.
I appreciate that you attacked the theme headfirst, but this is not a song (or genre) that immediately appeals to me, so you’re fighting an uphill battle.
I feel like this song may have benefited from a sharper editor. Also, I’m not a big fan of his voice.
This one is really pleasant and I like her voice, but I can’t remember much else from the first listen.
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TAC waits 2
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2.NETAC 1
:lol
Jingle sent W.A.S.P. - Animal (Fuck Like the Beast).
NFO is Kade
Dacul sent Portishead - Glory Box
TAC sent Rishloo - Landmines
Dacul sent Portishead - Glory BoxI wish
Rishloo-Landmines
Is that Lordcost? Is he playing? Awesome tune!TAC sent Rishloo - Landmines
No. That would break roulette etiquette.
ariich sent Bizali - LucilleHow did you guess? :o
Funked up junk with some really nice bass and vocals.
It wasn’t until three minutes in that the song grabbed my attention, but it was solid from that point on.
This one is really pleasant and I like her voice, but I can’t remember much else from the first listen.
This one feels like pretty typical pop music, making the lyrics more interesting than they might be otherwise.
I appreciate that you attacked the theme headfirst, but this is not a song (or genre) that immediately appeals to me, so you’re fighting an uphill battle.
Not the most exciting song I received this round, but it’s hard to find a fault.
This song oozes sex appeal, but like, sex appeal that’s been stored in the international space station
This song oozes sex appeal, but like, sex appeal that’s been stored in a smokey time capsule for a few decades.
This song oozes sex appeal, but like, sex appeal that’s trapped in a cyberpunk video game.
Round 3 First Impressions
One of the shortest songs of the roulette so far, but also one of the most substantive.
Frantic and flamboyant. I never felt welcomed aboard.
Round 3 First Impressions
Sexy keyboard work and excellent restraint.
One of the shortest songs of the roulette so far, but also one of the most substantive.
I’ve always struggled with his voice. Clearly he’s a good singer, but it always sounds so thin to me when he’s in a high register.
This song oozes sex appeal, but like, sex appeal that’s been stored in a smokey time capsule for a few decades.
This one feels like pretty typical pop music, making the lyrics more interesting than they might be otherwise.
I appreciate that you attacked the theme headfirst, but this is not a song (or genre) that immediately appeals to me, so you’re fighting an uphill battle.
I feel like this song may have benefited from a sharper editor. Also, I’m not a big fan of his voice.
Not the most exciting song I received this round, but it’s hard to find a fault.
Funked up junk with some really nice bass and vocals.
Sad, mysterious, delicate, and alarming. I really like the way it pulsates.
Round 3 First Impressions
Tasty, dark synth-pop. I’m sure I’ve heard this band before, but I think I’ll want to check them out further after listening to this one more closely.
I liked the bass guitar on this one and I appreciate that the production isn’t overly polished. Heavy music be heavy.
Frantic and flamboyant. I never felt welcomed aboard.
This song oozes sex appeal, but like, sex appeal that’s been stored in the international space station
It wasn’t until three minutes in that the song grabbed my attention, but it was solid from that point on.
This one is really pleasant and I like her voice, but I can’t remember much else from the first listen.
This song oozes sex appeal, but like, sex appeal that’s trapped in a cyberpunk video game.
I like the dark and muddy atmosphere of this song. Not so sure about the vocals though, which sound serrated.
Mullet Height ??Bullet Height, surely?
Deftones - Digital BathOh damn, that is a hell of a song! :metal
:lolMullet Height ??Bullet Height, surely?
that kingcrow song is probably lethean actually
puppies sent arch/matheos?
However, I can say that the poppier songs are generally leading the way.
However, I can say that the poppier songs are generally leading the way.
Ooh... my song is kind of poppy.
However, I can say that the poppier songs are generally leading the way.
Ooh... my song is kind of generally poppy.
My song is by an artist with a #1 hit song in the US so definitely poppy :P
It's only been three or four days since I got a lot of the songs, so results won't be ready for a couple days yet.
However, I can say that the poppier songs are generally leading the way. Sorry Ruslan :-\
It's only been three or four days since I got a lot of the songs, so results won't be ready for a couple days yet.
However, I can say that the poppier songs are generally leading the way. Sorry Ruslan :-\
Good thing I'm also in Tomislav's and there are no eliminations there at least. :lol
Truly excited
am i one of them too
am i one of them too
:metardica:am i one of them too
You are not!
Am I? ;D
Initially dismayed at my spot, until I remembered just how many people are playing. Glad you liked Florence's voice.
This is getting interesting. Lay it on me, Romdrums. :hat
It’s a more delicate and vulnerable performance, I guess, which maybe puts me in a more forgiving mood, but I don’t know if the shift is that simple to explain.
While we wait for the tiebreaker, I need Sacul, Tomislav, Romdrums, and Evermind to notify me of their preferred theme-selection order.
I'm happy with that. Too bad Deftones bombed, I considered sending them myself this round although not that song. I find it more creepy than sexy.
You fucker. :lol I was mentally prepared for my 4/10.
We basically just have to put the participants in order, right? And whoever's the first, we're playing his theme in Round 4?
I'm happy with that. Too bad Deftones bombed, I considered sending them myself this round although not that song. I find it more creepy than sexy.
For Deftones, creepy and sexy usually go hand in hand. I was going to send Rocket Skates first, but figured seneca would like Digital Bath more. Apparently not :lol
Should have sent Type O Negative instead...
Love You To Death, probs. It's one of their most popular songs, and for a good reason.
Be My Druidess was also under consideration. The former is very submissive and the latter is very assertive. :lol
We basically just have to put the participants in order, right? And whoever's the first, we're playing his theme in Round 4?
Correct! I'm not sure how much strategy there is to it, as far as the order of the other three group members are concerned, but maybe a little bonus for your troubles.
Love You To Death, probs. It's one of their most popular songs, and for a good reason.
Be My Druidess was also under consideration. The former is very submissive and the latter is very assertive. :lol
I thought they were banned.
I might've sent Unsuccesfully Coping With Natural Beauty of Infidelity, even though it's way more angry than sexy. I just love that song.
Sent!
Yeah! Glad you liked it. That Bizali album is one of my favourites ever.
Seems like a pretty nice group I'm in, I'm almost reluctant to try and screw them over.
Yeah! Glad you liked it. That Bizali album is one of my favourites ever.
Seems like a pretty nice group I'm in, I'm almost reluctant to try and screw them over.
Seneca, can you add the artists banned during the roulette to the banned list when you get a chance?
As for the lyrics to Phlegethon - I think I read them once for the gist of it, but decided I didn't really need to know the exact words. :)
I'm going to be eliminated in 3 roulettes at once! :lolOh damn I'm gonna start a roulette where you're the only participant and I eliminate you after round 1
I'm going to be eliminated in 3 roulettes at once! :lolOh damn I'm gonna start a roulette where you're the only participant and I eliminate you after round 1
Seneca, can you add the artists banned during the roulette to the banned list when you get a chance?
As for the lyrics to Phlegethon - I think I read them once for the gist of it, but decided I didn't really need to know the exact words. :)
Yes! Apologies—I really meant to do that before.
:2metal: :metardica:I'm going to be eliminated in 3 roulettes at once! :lolOh damn I'm gonna start a roulette where you're the only participant and I eliminate you after round 1
Ariich wins again!
Alright I knew that was coming. Me vs Tim hey, i have to go to work but will send something random now.
darn, i wouldn't be able to send Light of Day, Day of DarknessThat song, specifically, is why I said 61 minutes :neverusethis:
Seneca, can you add the artists banned during the roulette to the banned list when you get a chance?
As for the lyrics to Phlegethon - I think I read them once for the gist of it, but decided I didn't really need to know the exact words. :)
Yes! Apologies—I really meant to do that before.
Done. Anything higher than a 5 is banned.
Do we just PM you the theme?
Each person will select one round’s theme. This can be whatever you want—a word, a genre, an image, maybe even another song. I’d only encourage that you be creative and try to undermine other people in your group, but maybe y’all will prefer to play nice. (If I suspect that a theme is too restrictive, I may ask for something else.)
Do we just PM you the theme?
Each person will select one round’s theme. This can be whatever you want—a word, a genre, an image, maybe even another song. I’d only encourage that you be creative and try to undermine other people in your group, but maybe y’all will prefer to play nice. (If I suspect that a theme is too restrictive, I may ask for something else.)
Seems like a pretty nice group I'm in, I'm almost reluctant to try and screw them over.
darn, i wouldn't be able to send Light of Day, Day of Darkness
darn, i wouldn't be able to send Light of Day, Day of Darkness
This is still by far one of the greatest pieces I've ever heard.
Damn, hadn't realised the top seeds were choosing the order.
I'm heading to bed in a sec so I'll choose a theme tomorrow morning.
Oh boy.
Sorry mate!
Romdrums is also a Lucas?
Oh boy.
Sorry mate!
Thats right. And you better up your game!
Group B
Round 4 theme (FlyingBIZKIT): No metal, no prog, no rock
Order for rounds 5–7: jingle.boy, TAC/wolf, Tomislav
Just so those of you in my group know. My theme is Career Closers. This means the final song on the final official studio album of an artist or band that is disbanded/retired/dead. :corn
I worry that'll be considered too restrictive :lolReally? I came up with over 50 songs in my library that fit the theme that aren't on Seneca's banned list. :corn
Sorry Kade. :sadpanda:
I'll likely be pulling something poppy from my childhood, but won't be deciding what until Saturday as I'm out of town at the moment without my library handy.
Can I change groups?
:police:
I worry that'll be considered too restrictive :lolThey had an EP after that though. I'm not in that group, but I think Puppies should clarify whether last full album could count even if the artist released an EP after it, or if it really needs to be the last major release of any kind.
Anyways who's sending Arcane Roots - Half the World
Oh boy.
Sorry mate!
Last full official studio album (best example would be Rush's Clockwork Angels (and if you think we are getting another Rush album, you are fooling yourself :) )). EP's don't count. Compilations don't count. Bonus Tracks don't count. Re-releases with extras don't count. Posthumous releases that the original artist never intended to be released don't count. Live albums don't count. Archival albums don't count. Did I miss anything? :biggrin:I worry that'll be considered too restrictive :lolThey had an EP after that though. I'm not in that group, but I think Puppies should clarify whether last full album could count even if the artist released an EP after it, or if it really needs to be the last major release of any kind.
Anyways who's sending Arcane Roots - Half the World
I worry that'll be considered too restrictive :lol
Anyways who's sending Arcane Roots - Half the World
I have a perfect career closer to send, just don't know if Seneca would accept it and it's risky. I would have definitely take the bonus point if there still was in this round too with this song.
Ok the theme for group C is: Non-English.
Submissions should have vocals, but they should be mostly or wholly in a language other than English.
Maybe there are better career closers, I was exaggerating a bit with that 'definitely I would take the point'. But it's particularly fitting, more than for example Arcane Roots final track, since the breakup was decided after the album was published and they did not last many years as a band.I have a perfect career closer to send, just don't know if Seneca would accept it and it's risky. I would have definitely take the bonus point if there still was in this round too with this song.
David Bowie?
Think that my musical library has 90% of bands singing in English and I am not able to understand them when I listen the music, if I don't decide to read the lyrics just for curiosity ;DOk the theme for group C is: Non-English.
Submissions should have vocals, but they should be mostly or wholly in a language other than English.
Thank god im not in that group. I literally don't have any music (other than maybe a track here and there) that isn't vocally in English. If I'm going to listen to lyrics, I want to understand them (at least to some extent).
Ok the theme for group C is: Non-English.
Submissions should have vocals, but they should be mostly or wholly in a language other than English.
:lolOk the theme for group C is: Non-English.
Submissions should have vocals, but they should be mostly or wholly in a language other than English.
FU Rich!!! XD
Ok the theme for group C is: Non-English.
Submissions should have vocals, but they should be mostly or wholly in a language other than English.
Ok the theme for group C is: Non-English.
Submissions should have vocals, but they should be mostly or wholly in a language other than English.
Challenge accepted. :millahhhh
And...sent.
:hat
I worry that'll be considered too restrictive :lol
Anyways who's sending Arcane Roots - Half the World
I would have definitely think about this song, if I do now it seems too much unoriginal :P more than when I sent Graves the round when there was the graves picture. But maybe I will still send it.
I have a perfect career closer to send, just don't know if Seneca would accept it and it's risky. I would have definitely take the bonus point if there still was in this round too with this song.
I didn't comment before but I was surprised when you mentioned in your first impression you didn't like Rishloo singer. But still, that song managed to do well even in this roulette, so I am happy.
Hey Tim, when it comes to your turn, pick the non-English theme!
Ok the theme for group C is: Non-English.
Submissions should have vocals, but they should be mostly or wholly in a language other than English.
Challenge accepted. :millahhhh
And...sent.
:hat
Very cool theme, will send tonight.
I worry that'll be considered too restrictive :lol
Anyways who's sending Arcane Roots - Half the World
I have a perfect career closer to send, just don't know if Seneca would accept it and it's risky. I would have definitely take the bonus point if there still was in this round too with this song.
David Bowie?
Cyril is playing checkers, Stadler is playing chess. I NAILED the theme to the wall.That's... not how you play chess...
also seneca can you collect the themes for each round in one place? i think rn puppies theme is only in a post he made :lol
sent as well.
Cyril:
Fulton Street I
Buzzcut Season
Comforting Sounds
Round 4
^prediction
That's... not how you play chess...
stadler, sitting in a darkened basement, lonely, throwing chess pieces at a dart board and wondering why they won't stick
Yes.That's... not how you play chess...stadler, sitting in a darkened basement, lonely, throwing chess pieces at a dart board and wondering why they won't stick
Goddammit, can you guys see through the camera on my computer??? :) :) :)
Hey Tim, when it comes to your turn, pick the non-English theme!
Non-English lyrics was an unused theme for both of my roulettes. I had even come up with an alternate title: "Sprechen Sie Deutsch oder gestorben Sie, bitte!". One of the participants in the first was German (Scorpion) and I believe he'd have appreciated that. :biggrin:
I'm not using this time either. Back to the drawing board...
Hey Tim, when it comes to your turn, pick the non-English theme!
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Actually, it turns out I just sampled a couple of bands/albums that were non-English that I could draw on, and remembered another band that has a couple of non-engrish tracks. So, in a pinch, I'm good-to-go.
Hey Tim, when it comes to your turn, pick the non-English theme!
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Actually, it turns out I just sampled a couple of bands/albums that were non-English that I could draw on, and remembered another band that has a couple of non-engrish tracks. So, in a pinch, I'm good-to-go.
Hes bluffing!
i can't believe i'm still the only one who followed the theming conventions of this roulette
The top two seeds in each group (add Cyril, FlyingBIZKIT, Ariich, and Puppies) have the option of sending two songs in any one of the group stage rounds, and I will only score the song that I prefer.
Wait, I thought it was only once, but I'm not so sure now.Yeah exactly, I still think that's right, but when I re-read it, I suddenly felt less clear than when I first read it. :lol
Unless puppies wsnts to dispute someones submission in the next 24 hours, everyone is in and hangman/first impressions will be posted around this time tomorrow!
I'd be flabbergasted if this costs me 2 points btw, what I sent is absolutely perfect for the theme. It should earn me two additional points if anything. The only better thing would've been David Bowie. :biggrin:
What about the cases where the original singer leaves and the band continues on with shitty releases? :biggrin:
That's my submission and you'd better allow it, Puppies. :biggrin: That whole album is the definition of a "career closer".I was feeling generous and allowed it :biggrin:
give me the A for Group A
Are we guessing letters by group? Can't we just do all 16 at once, rather than having 4 different hangmen's?Yeah that would be silly when it's still only one song per person. Only really makes sense when doing EP/concept album/greatest hits because there are so many songs.
Stars of the Lid
huh.
That should be enough letters to just about finish it up with.absolutely notStars of the Lid
huh.
Is that "huh." the sound of man, I wish I'd sent that?
John Lennon
Luca Turilli's Rhapsody-Luna....sounds likesomethingthe kind of mistake K-Lox wouldsendmake.
I'm very curious about how this one will do.That should be enough letters to just about finish it up with.absolutely notStars of the Lid
huh.
Is that "huh." the sound of man, I wish I'd sent that?
Does mine get a bonus point for fitting two of the themes? :angel:
Did Stadler send John Lennon? I'd love to know how he got that to fit.... wheels are round and so are cookies?
Does mine get a bonus point for fitting two of the themes? :angel:
I was actually thinking, for future rounds, that any song that legitimately meets all four of the themes will get a bonus point. So for this one, that would only mean a non-rock/metal, non-prog, non-english career closer somehow related to the cookie monster.
I'm very curious about how this one will do.That should be enough letters to just about finish it up with.absolutely notStars of the Lid
huh.
Is that "huh." the sound of man, I wish I'd sent that?
Luca Turilli's Rhapsody-Luna....sounds likesomethingthe kind of mistake K-Lox wouldsendmake.
Fixed
The Dillinger Escape Plan track is likely from the "career closers" category so I'm guessing it was Ruba?
The Dillinger Escape Plan track is likely from the "career closers" category so I'm guessing it was Ruba?
close
And LordCost's song is pretty good actually, alright then.
The other people in my group definitely should not listen to what I sent.
Serious deep voice that doesn’t sing so much as preach to the listener
Operatic and a bit over the top, but at least my girlfriend likes it.
Operatic and a bit over the top, but at least my girlfriend likes it.
drats :(
Operatic and a bit over the top, but at least my girlfriend likes it.
drats :(
It's even worse when you realize Nelson doesn't have a girlfriend.
Feels like you’re outside of your wheelhouse, and mine too!
The repetitive demand sounds nice at first, but it quickly wears me out.
And LordCost's song is pretty good actually, alright then.
I concur. Good pick. Great song for a lovely picnic on a warm summer day.
If I'm doing the math correctly, whoever sent something from '94... you're the amniotic sac comment.
First Impressions
I generally love music of this style; the problem is that the lyrics are usually a big part of the appeal.
Like a Parisian café where all the seats face outwards and the haughty natives scowl at the passing tourists
I wonder how all the pieces of this song work together as well as they do
Wow, looks like this round is going to be a bad one :lolYeah seriously. The "least memorable in the group" impressions seem pretty bad at first but actually better than the ones that are memorable for bad reasons. :lol
Not including the Paris one because I honestly don't understand what that comment means, though I do like the Parisian style CafesI assume the Paris one is romdrums' French song.
First Impressions
Like a Parisian café where all the seats face outwards and the haughty natives scowl at the passing tourists
Takes me back to my time in the amniotic sac.
Takes me back to my time in the amniotic sac.
Yeah, this bad boy right here is mine.
That one could reasonably be mine as well, but I'm guessing mine is one of the least memorable impressions....Although I don't think my song is unmemorable, but whatever... :|QuoteSerious deep voice that doesn’t sing so much as preach to the listener
I mean, definitely this I guess? This is half of the appeal of the album for me, but I guess I can see how it can be not quite your thing.
"Black metal riding a horse" is solefald probably, mine is the sledgehammer comment
I'm going to be upset if I lose to amniotic fluid.
i haven't even heard your song probably, or i don't remember it
"Black metal riding a horse" is solefald probably, mine is the sledgehammer comment
I'm not sure if that's a positive thing or negative... :) I personally love that song, so hopefully it's not the "outside your wheelhouse" comment... unless that turns out to be a positive comment in disguise...
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Puppies: Type O Negative - Hail And Farewell To Britain
ok i changed my mind i was expecting a weirder song
I didn't actually care much about the order. I sent a PM to each participant in my group asking them which place they would like to be in the order. My intention was to gather their answers and make a totally opposite order. :lol
Unfortunately Ruba and Puppies said it didn't matter to them, and LordCost didn't answer at first, so I sent the current order. LordCost then PMed me that he doesn't want to go first but it was too late to change it, otherwise I would've totally put him first. :lol
The vocal version. I didn’t know there was an instrumental version. I bought this single back in the day. I fear mine is the “out of the wheelhouse” comment as it is totally out of my wheelhouse.
But I’ve always loved this. The rap is easy on the ears and the musical track is fantastic.
TAC sent a rap?
TAC sent a rap?
I don't know what to make of this world anymore.
Results will be posted later today.
While I work on writing them up, here are the average scores of each group, ranked:
A 7.375 (Cookie Monster)
B 6.75 (No metal, rock, or prog)
D 6.625 (Career closers)
C 5.375 (Non-English vocals)
Results will be posted later today.Really surprised that my theme was your favorite overall, haha
While I work on writing them up, here are the average scores of each group, ranked:
A 7.375 (Cookie Monster)
B 6.75 (No metal, rock, or prog)
D 6.625 (Career closers)
C 5.375 (Non-English vocals)
Results will be posted later today.
While I work on writing them up, here are the average scores of each group, ranked:
A 7.375 (Cookie Monster)
B 6.75 (No metal, rock, or prog)
D 6.625 (Career closers)
C 5.375 (Non-English vocals)
Sorry, team :lol
Yeah, I got three excellent Cookie Monster songs.And you got my song too :metal
If you stand 100% behind your song, then a restrictive theme shouldn't matter. The only time I get pissed at restrictive themes is if I'm then relegated to sending something that (for me) is sub-standard. Not gonna give any examples, cuz TIM would be a dink and use that against me. I'm sure he's already got a plan in mind.
Just wait until he sees my "female-led, glam rock, power ballad" theme. :lol
Results will be posted later today.
While I work on writing them up, here are the average scores of each group, ranked:
A 7.375 (Cookie Monster)
B 6.75 (No metal, rock, or prog)
D 6.625 (Career closers)
C 5.375 (Non-English vocals)
Sorry, team :lol
We're all in it together :lol. I blame the theme
Thanks man, that album really is fantastic, highly recommend it. And yeah I gave Seneca the translated title to use otherwise hangman would have been completely impossible. :lolResults will be posted later today.
While I work on writing them up, here are the average scores of each group, ranked:
A 7.375 (Cookie Monster)
B 6.75 (No metal, rock, or prog)
D 6.625 (Career closers)
C 5.375 (Non-English vocals)
Sorry, team :lol
We're all in it together :lol. I blame the theme
Ariich's song is pretty amazing, once I used Google translate to find it.
Yeah, I got three excellent Cookie Monster songs.
If you stand 100% behind your song, then a restrictive theme shouldn't matter. The only time I get pissed at restrictive themes is if I'm then relegated to sending something that (for me) is sub-standard. Not gonna give any examples, cuz TIM would be a dink and use that against me. I'm sure he's already got a plan in mind.
Just wait until he sees my "female-led, glam rock, power ballad" theme. :lol
Yeah, I got three excellent Cookie Monster songs.
Day after day... and night after night...
Yeah, I got three excellent Cookie Monster songs.
Day after day... and night after night...
Reviewing the results, did he ever get the scores right? :2metal:
My group is 3 10's and a 0 (me)Yeah, I got three excellent Cookie Monster songs.
Day after day... and night after night...
Reviewing the results, did he ever get the scores right? :2metal:
B 6.75 (No metal, rock, or prog)
B 6.75 (No metal, rock, or prog)
Tomi...8
Biz...8
J Boy...8
TAC...3
6.75 average
The funny thing is that scores varying across groups doesn't matter so much since each group is only playing against each other :cornFor sure, but we still want to introduce Seneca to stuff he likes.
Heck yeah :metardica:
What was the other song Dacul sent anyways
Ah well, I've topped the group but would have come 4th in every other group. :lol
Wut?Ah well, I've topped the group but would have come 4th in every other group. :lol
Um..that's not exactly true, dick. :lol
No power metal, because seneca no likey the cheese, and despite the story the results tell, I'm actually trying to do well!
Seneca you didn't say who is picking the theme for our group yet..........
Wut?Ah well, I've topped the group but would have come 4th in every other group. :lol
Um..that's not exactly true, dick. :lol
No power metal, because seneca no likey the cheese, and despite the story the results tell, I'm actually trying to do well!
It really depends man, it really depends. One of my earliest introductions to metal was one of the cheesiest bands of them all, Dream Evil, and I still love some of their stuff (admittedly, nostalgia may play a part), and I love Gloryhammer, so... if the cheese doesn't take itself too seriously...
Wut?Ah well, I've topped the group but would have come 4th in every other group. :lol
Um..that's not exactly true, dick. :lol
You wouldn't have come in last in my group. You trying to make me feel worse? :lol :lol
He said fourth, not last :loser:Exactly. I'd have come exactly 4th out of 5.
No power metal, because seneca no likey the cheese, and despite the story the results tell, I'm actually trying to do well!
It really depends man, it really depends. One of my earliest introductions to metal was one of the cheesiest bands of them all, Dream Evil, and I still love some of their stuff (admittedly, nostalgia may play a part), and I love Gloryhammer, so... if the cheese doesn't take itself too seriously...
Gloryhammer invokes a deep, fiery rage within my soul so I think our power metal tastes are not exactly aligned. :lol You're getting something far different from me.
No power metal, because seneca no likey the cheese, and despite the story the results tell, I'm actually trying to do well! Surprised Luna finished 2nd in the group even though it didn't really click.
Lethean: Solefald – “Raudedauden”
Black metal riding a horse
Aggressive and punchy, but also with some lovely, melancholic clean interruptions sprinkled in. Again, I feel like this one contrasts well against Einkehr. It has a lot more going on, despite being only half the length, but it’s also consistently fun and engaging. The production is kind of polished by black metal standards, which I appreciate. Definitely going to check this album out. And guess what! You would’ve won the non-English group with this song, too! 8
No power metal, because seneca no likey the cheese, and despite the story the results tell, I'm actually trying to do well!
It really depends man, it really depends. One of my earliest introductions to metal was one of the cheesiest bands of them all, Dream Evil, and I still love some of their stuff (admittedly, nostalgia may play a part), and I love Gloryhammer, so... if the cheese doesn't take itself too seriously...
Gloryhammer invokes a deep, fiery rage within my soul so I think our power metal tastes are not exactly aligned. :lol You're getting something far different from me.
Hmm... why's that?
What theme can I fail at next?
EDIT: SENT! Picked a great theme in my opinion, I hope others find it neither too restricting nor too open. Go nuts, my friends.
What theme can I fail at next?
Got rhythm?
What theme can I fail at next?
Got rhythm?
You should do rap/hip hop, now that Tim has exhausted his only option
Round 5 ThemesOoh I like this theme...........OPEN ROUND! :biggrin:
Group D (as chosen by Ruba):
I hope Ruba sends the theme soon. If we still have no theme in ~16 hours, I will not be able to send until Sunday evening, which is, well, 72 hours from now on.
Katt is going to send Sons of Seasons or did he use that in the previous rounds?
I hope Ruba sends the theme soon. If we still have no theme in ~16 hours, I will not be able to send until Sunday evening, which is, well, 72 hours from now on.
Katt is going to send Sons of Seasons or did he use that in the previous rounds?
I'm not sending SoS in any future roulettes cause they've never gone over well and in fact have probably done worse overall than any other artist I've sent. This time I didn't even send rock/metal.
I didn't actually care much about the order. I sent a PM to each participant in my group asking them which place they would like to be in the order. My intention was to gather their answers and make a totally opposite order. :lol
Sorry, I'm travelling and hadn't visited forums for a while.
I hope Ruba sends the theme soon. If we still have no theme in ~16 hours, I will not be able to send until Sunday evening, which is, well, 72 hours from now on.
Katt is going to send Sons of Seasons or did he use that in the previous rounds?
I'm not sending SoS in any future roulettes cause they've never gone over well and in fact have probably done worse overall than any other artist I've sent. This time I didn't even send rock/metal.
They would've done well with me ... but I think I had to ban them on ya, after I checked them out during someone else's roulette (Puppies maybe?).
I sent a song by a duo, but since it also has a few brief moments where the percussion and keyboard is used (by the third musician, and very sparingly), I'm not sure if it would fit the theme. Gonna wait on Nelson's judgement, meanwhile gonna pick another song if this one is rejected.
I sent a song by a duo, but since it also has a few brief moments where the percussion and keyboard is used (by the third musician, and very sparingly), I'm not sure if it would fit the theme. Gonna wait on Nelson's judgement, meanwhile gonna pick another song if this one is rejected.
You sent me Sons of Seasons, they scored an 8 and I ended up buying the album.I hope Ruba sends the theme soon. If we still have no theme in ~16 hours, I will not be able to send until Sunday evening, which is, well, 72 hours from now on.
Katt is going to send Sons of Seasons or did he use that in the previous rounds?
I'm not sending SoS in any future roulettes cause they've never gone over well and in fact have probably done worse overall than any other artist I've sent. This time I didn't even send rock/metal.
Hmm ok fair enough, that's a bit broader and trickier to define. So essentially a side project where the person famous from another band is the main songwriter/composer?
I sent a song by a duo, but since it also has a few brief moments where the percussion and keyboard is used (by the third musician, and very sparingly), I'm not sure if it would fit the theme. Gonna wait on Nelson's judgement, meanwhile gonna pick another song if this one is rejected.
Same as last time, I'm going to defer to Ruba's judgement.
I sent a song by a duo, but since it also has a few brief moments where the percussion and keyboard is used (by the third musician, and very sparingly), I'm not sure if it would fit the theme. Gonna wait on Nelson's judgement, meanwhile gonna pick another song if this one is rejected.
Same as last time, I'm going to defer to Ruba's judgement.
Sorry, I think the theme is pretty clear cut and I allow no reprieves.
Hmm ok fair enough, that's a bit broader and trickier to define. So essentially a side project where the person famous from another band is the main songwriter/composer?
Also Seneca, did you decide whether there's any bonus for songs that hit all four themes? Might have a decent option... :P
What about bands or artists, where all the instruments and vocals are done by 1 person, even though there are multiple instruments? For example, I have a number of black metal bands where all instruments are performed by just 1 person.I sent a song by a duo, but since it also has a few brief moments where the percussion and keyboard is used (by the third musician, and very sparingly), I'm not sure if it would fit the theme. Gonna wait on Nelson's judgement, meanwhile gonna pick another song if this one is rejected.
Same as last time, I'm going to defer to Ruba's judgement.
Sorry, I think the theme is pretty clear cut and I allow no reprieves.
What about bands or artists, where all the instruments and vocals are done by 1 person, even though there are multiple instruments? For example, I have a number of black metal bands where all instruments are performed by just 1 person.I sent a song by a duo, but since it also has a few brief moments where the percussion and keyboard is used (by the third musician, and very sparingly), I'm not sure if it would fit the theme. Gonna wait on Nelson's judgement, meanwhile gonna pick another song if this one is rejected.
Same as last time, I'm going to defer to Ruba's judgement.
Sorry, I think the theme is pretty clear cut and I allow no reprieves.
11/16 now, just sent. Leaving in 20 minutes and won't be on DTF until Sunday evening, so hopefully the song isn't banned.
does John Cage - 4'33 qualify for all four themes?
* literally just passes time
* no bass or drums
* performed by zero musicians (less than 2)
* john cage is a solo artist who was probably associated with some famous musician or composer group at some point i dunno
Okay, as I said in PM, I do not have a song to replace the one Nelson just banned, and I've got to run now. I will try to think of something but at the moment I'm not sure what. Maybe some one or two-musicians band will suddenly pop up in my head in the next few hours of travel.
Edit: alright, just sent a placeholder song for now, if I don't come up with anything better for the theme, I'm probably tanking in this round.
Dreamy, spacey, and not one of your better submissions
This one felt very visual to me, like a wonderful sequence of scenes snatched from several different popular film genres
Well then, I'm back and given that I didn't have a chance to send anything to replace my placeholder song, it's fair to say Ruba got me with his theme. Fairly sure I tanked in this round. I have another song now that I had time to think about it, but oh well. It's unfortunate how such a difficult theme was applied near the weekend where I had absolutely no time to think about it (and the time that I had, I used to send Julien Baker which was banned). Let's see how this unfolds!QuoteDreamy, spacey, and not one of your better submissions
I'm 95% sure this is mine.
Well then, I'm back and given that I didn't have a chance to send anything to replace my placeholder song, it's fair to say Ruba got me with his theme. Fairly sure I tanked in this round. I have another song now that I had time to think about it, but oh well. It's unfortunate how such a difficult theme was applied near the weekend where I had absolutely no time to think about it (and the time that I had, I used to send Julien Baker which was banned). Let's see how this unfolds!QuoteDreamy, spacey, and not one of your better submissions
I'm 95% sure this is mine.
Considering the timing of this round and the fact that your first attempt was not on the banned list (my fault) I'm still willing to swap the song out, but you have to let me know as soon as possible.
Well then, I'm back and given that I didn't have a chance to send anything to replace my placeholder song, it's fair to say Ruba got me with his theme. Fairly sure I tanked in this round. I have another song now that I had time to think about it, but oh well. It's unfortunate how such a difficult theme was applied near the weekend where I had absolutely no time to think about it (and the time that I had, I used to send Julien Baker which was banned). Let's see how this unfolds!QuoteDreamy, spacey, and not one of your better submissions
I'm 95% sure this is mine.
Considering the timing of this round and the fact that your first attempt was not on the banned list (my fault) I'm still willing to swap the song out, but you have to let me know as soon as possible.
It's generous as hell for you to offer this but, well, no. What happened is fair. Ruba applied his theme, I had one choice and he prohibited it and then I had another song and you banned it and therefore I had to scramble and pick something else and it's fair. This is how roulettes work. The fact it was on weekend doesn't change anything. I should've had more options for this, and I didn't at the time. Everything stays as it is.
I mean, I still reserve the right to complain about it, but it's fair. :P
Bon Jovi?
First Impressions and Some Blank Spaces
A little impression of a song, barely enough for me to latch my teeth onto.
subsignal again? sent by nekov? again? :corn
Is the Bowie song Changes?
I can see my song must not have gone over very well.... :cornwelcome to the club :jamaritard:
:rollinI can see my song must not have gone over very well.... :cornwelcome to the club :jamaritard:
let's have a plug session of "songs seneca hated" at some point
Is the Bowie song Changes?
let's have a plug session of "songs seneca hated" at some point
Is the Bowie song Changes?How is that not banned?
Monica Heldal - Boy From The NorthI figured you would guess that one. It's such a great song! The whole album is good, though.
Atta boy, Puppies :biggrin:
First Impressions and Some Blank Spaces
This piece built up toward more than I was expecting, especially when the flute entered
Run of the mill modern prog rock, albeit with a couple lovely moments
Lauri Porra song is Rhapsody of Consequences, sent by Kattelox.
Karmakanic must be Lethean then
Evermind sent Gleb
Jingle sent Subsignal
Evermind sent Gleb
Jingle sent Subsignal
Wolfking sent LoB
Cyril sent fun.
Karmakanic must be Lethean thenNope
First Impressions and Some Blank Spaces
I don’t like his voice or singing style so far, which is of the conversational variety that reminds me of artists like Ben Folds (no, I do not like Ben Folds)
I’m pretty sure I’ve heard this song before. Okay, not this song specifically, but close enough.
This piece built up toward more than I was expecting, especially when the flute entered
Soaring and emotional vocals — the comparisons you made are on point.
Maybe a bit repetitive and angsty, but I think I might grow to like this.
A little impression of a song, barely enough for me to latch my teeth onto.
It seems my education was cut short! I found myself wanting to turn the volume up and sink into this immaculately constructed song
This one felt very visual to me, like a wonderful sequence of scenes snatched from several different popular film genres
I’m pretty sure I’ve heard this song before. Okay, not this song specifically, but close enough.
Chris Squire - Silently Falling
kattelox: Lauri Porra - Rhapsody of Consequences
Ariich: Karmakanic - Who's the Boss in the Factory?
:huh: Low Roar - ___e __
Puppies: Monica Heldal - Boy From the North
TAC: Michael Schenker - At the End of the Day
:huh: Chris Squire - Silently Falling
Sacul: David Bowie - Lazarus
:huh: Royal Blood - I Only Lie When I Love You
:huh: Little Tybee - A Dog Waits in the Doorway
Stadler: Frank Sinatra - It Was A Very Good Year
:huh: Lords of Black - Insane
Lethean: Subsignal - Finisterre
:huh: A_eth_st___ - A_t__n _nter__de
:huh: The Unwinding Hours - Solstice
Nekov: Gleb Kolyadin - Kaleidoscope
Cyril: fun. - The Gambler
OSDTBREAFNHC
Chris Squire - Silently Falling
Stadler!
He sent two songs! Isn't that a perk?
He sent two songs!
I’m pretty sure I’ve heard this song before. Okay, not this song specifically, but close enough.Likely the bold one but wouldn't surprise me if the others fitted
Dreamy, spacey, and not one of your better submissions
Taken the theme to its logical, if perhaps extreme, conclusion. Why didn’t anyone send this last round?
It seems my education was cut short! I found myself wanting to turn the volume up and sink into this immaculately constructed song
Royal Blood - Evermind
Chris Squire - clearly Katt's theme, so Romdrums
The Unwinding Hours - no rhythm there, so I'll say Biscuit
Little Tybee - no rhythm there either, so Tomi. If I'm wrong, then it's the other way around.
Amethystium - I'm guessing 2-person band ... Ruba himself?
That's more like it. Oh and by the way, the songs are ordered by rank.
That's more like it. Oh and by the way, the songs are ordered by rank.
Is that descending or ascending order?
That's more like it. Oh and by the way, the songs are ordered by rank.
Is that descending or ascending order?
I think this round might have the first 9.
No Tim, it's not you.
I think this round might have the first 9.
No Tim, it's not you.
Group B average: 6.875 (No rhythm)
Sacul: David Bowie – “Lazarus”
Taken the theme to its logical, if perhaps extreme, conclusion; why didn’t anyone send this last round?
This is really fantastic—a top song in the roulette, very nearly a 9. That saxophone is haunting, the lyrics are gripping, and the vocal performance fitting for a 68-year-old man nearly on his death bed, but also excellent. There’s not a note wrong here. The bass and the organ do a lovely job of filling space. I mean damn, if the closer from this album is anywhere near as good as this song, then why didn’t anyone send me Bowie for the career closers last round? I won’t go into it anymore because I can’t. Perfect song for the theme. 8.5
We just haven’t been in sync this roulette, which is a shame, because I think at a different time, in a different mood, I might have enjoyed this song more.
Lauri is the great grandson of legendary Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, I guess the musical gift runs in the family.
Jingle.boy: Lords of Black – “Insane”
Soaring and emotional vocals — the comparisons you made are on point.
I’m really looking forward to checking this album out. Your best offering yet. 8.5
:fistpump:
I had a very strong feeling that impression was mine from the moment you posted it. Cha-ching. I'll take that score gladly.
Group C... from worst to first! Nice recovery to that group.Jingle.boy: Lords of Black – “Insane”
Soaring and emotional vocals — the comparisons you made are on point.
I’m really looking forward to checking this album out. Your best offering yet. 8.5
When you get to Ghost of You, and/or the Innuendo cover, you're welcome.
Now give me dat theme.
If serious, I got something, and it ain't even on the banned list!
If serious, I got something, and it ain't even on the banned list!
Very serious
FlyingBIZKIT: Little Tybee – “A Dog Waits in the Doorway”
A little impression of a song, barely enough for me to latch my teeth onto.
This is a nice little song, but there’s really not much here for me to play around with. It feels like the first track or last track on an album, set there for the sole purpose of setting or leaving the stage. Unfortunately, then, despite enjoying it alright, I’m left looking for some kind of payoff. How can I say this in a way you’ll understand… Ah, here you go—this song is all foreplay and no penetration. Nice and gentle foreplay, sure, but still just foreplay. 5.5
Damn this group is tough :lol. I didn't know how well that song would go but I had to try something different. As far as the theme, I had thought of one that would greatly benefit me and screw the other guys, but Seneca would probably suffer from it. Let me see if I can come up with something else and I'll let you know.If you decide to go for something else, do let us know what it would have been because I'm curious now.
Damn this group is tough :lol. I didn't know how well that song would go but I had to try something different. As far as the theme, I had thought of one that would greatly benefit me and screw the other guys, but Seneca would probably suffer from it. Let me see if I can come up with something else and I'll let you know.
I'm on vacation. Can we start the next round next week.. ? :)
Never heard of a gay cougar.
Never heard of a gay cougar.
HAHA
Can we have a few examples of screaming from Nelson's banned list? Just so we're clear what counts.
Can we have a few examples of screaming from Nelson's banned list? Just so we're clear what counts.
Can we have a few examples of screaming from Nelson's banned list? Just so we're clear what counts.
If it sounds like Opeth, it's a nope-eth.
Never heard of a gay cougar.
Ah fuck... why couldn't I be in Group A. I got a 10-bell song for that theme.
Ah fuck... why couldn't I be in Group A. I got a 10-bell song for that theme.
Yeah that's definitely the easiest theme this round, but I think overall the four themes complement each other really well. Should be some dark stuff across the board.
Never heard of a gay cougar.
Jesus... I didn't say "I'm on it like I'm a cougar on an 18-year old boy"
I can easily hit 3 of the themes, but probably not all 4. The wind instrument solo is throwing me off.
Circle Takes the Square - "Enter By The Narrow Gates"
Ok, my main options are trumpet, sax, or.. bagpipes.
It says wind instruments, so brass, bagpipes etc definitely count unless Diego wants to change the definition.Ok, my main options are trumpet, sax, or.. bagpipes.
I meant to ask about this, because I saw 'wind instruments' and I thought specifically of woodwinds, clarinets/flutes/oboes/etc. but what about brass? Are those acceptable? 'cause lord knows that will increase my pool of potential submissions drastically. I think I'm still going to go with woodwinds, but...
If someone can submit a song with a skin flute solo, I'd concede the round.
All wind instruments are welcome (and don't try to be funny saying the voice is a wind instrument)How about pipe organ? :neverusethis:
I listened to all the songs linked by Seneca and they would be all acceptable. I had a doubt for the La Dispute song thinking the style of the vocals in the center part of the song more close to singing than screaming, but after a second thought it's perfectly fine too. I also thought about a spoken word/voice samples theme for this round and then I discarded the idea, that song would have fit, I thought it would have been a not so easy theme.Just to clarify, the song we send cant have any clean vocals at all? It has to be all screamed vocals? Just want to make sure I'm understanding the theme correctly.
I said that growls are not valid to not repeat the cookie monster theme and because it's a different style of singing from growling, it should not be a too much difficult theme to follow (but it will not be so easy to find a song that fits the that Seneca likes, challenge for you). If you send something in the hardcore/post hardcore area with harsh vocals it's almost automatic that it qualifies as scream, but Seneca showed some examples in metal genre too that are valid.
yeah i concur, this one's growls for sure, the rest are more screams thoQuoteCircle Takes the Square - "Enter By The Narrow Gates"
This kinda sounds like growls to me. :lol I'm kidding, I think I actually get it. LordCost, can you confirm if this kind of vocals would fit? I have a few options if so.
Songs has to have some screaming part. They can have singing for the most part of it and still be valid (my song is mostly clean singing apart the end)I listened to all the songs linked by Seneca and they would be all acceptable. I had a doubt for the La Dispute song thinking the style of the vocals in the center part of the song more close to singing than screaming, but after a second thought it's perfectly fine too. I also thought about a spoken word/voice samples theme for this round and then I discarded the idea, that song would have fit, I thought it would have been a not so easy theme.Just to clarify, the song we send cant have any clean vocals at all? It has to be all screamed vocals? Just want to make sure I'm understanding the theme correctly.
I said that growls are not valid to not repeat the cookie monster theme and because it's a different style of singing from growling, it should not be a too much difficult theme to follow (but it will not be so easy to find a song that fits the that Seneca likes, challenge for you). If you send something in the hardcore/post hardcore area with harsh vocals it's almost automatic that it qualifies as scream, but Seneca showed some examples in metal genre too that are valid.
PerfectSongs has to have some screaming part. They can have singing for the most part of it and still be valid (my song is mostly clean singing apart the end)I listened to all the songs linked by Seneca and they would be all acceptable. I had a doubt for the La Dispute song thinking the style of the vocals in the center part of the song more close to singing than screaming, but after a second thought it's perfectly fine too. I also thought about a spoken word/voice samples theme for this round and then I discarded the idea, that song would have fit, I thought it would have been a not so easy theme.Just to clarify, the song we send cant have any clean vocals at all? It has to be all screamed vocals? Just want to make sure I'm understanding the theme correctly.
I said that growls are not valid to not repeat the cookie monster theme and because it's a different style of singing from growling, it should not be a too much difficult theme to follow (but it will not be so easy to find a song that fits the that Seneca likes, challenge for you). If you send something in the hardcore/post hardcore area with harsh vocals it's almost automatic that it qualifies as scream, but Seneca showed some examples in metal genre too that are valid.
This round’s theme really kicked my ass. I hardly listen to music with growls (other than BTBAM, Opeth, early Leprous), much less female growls. I can’t say I’ve ever listened to a female growler. So...
Hope you like the song I sent! I don’t even know what it is :lol
Does harmonica count as wind instrument?
I was going to send last night but this shower thought legitimately kept me awake. Also Raise the Noise by Helloween was gonna be my first submission but Helloween is banned. That song has a ripping metal flute solo.
All wind instruments are welcome (and don't try to be funny saying the voice is a wind instrument)How about pipe organ? :neverusethis:
Cool. Only missing 5 submissions now!
Cool. Only missing 5 submissions now!
Let me guess, Sacul hasn't sent yet...
All wind instruments are welcome (and don't try to be funny saying the voice is a wind instrument)How about pipe organ? :neverusethis:
If you send a song with a pipe organ solo that scores more than a 7, I will encourage Seneca to give you a bonus point for shits and giggles
Would Steven Wilson - Routine fit? It has 1 (one) scream. :neverusethis:I said "songs containing screaming" so technically could be valid, if at least is a proper scream, don't remember well the song. Luckily is banned, no need to decide this extreme case. Next time I will put a minimum seconds of scream :D It would have been equal to the screaming time of my song, which is not that high
Would Steven Wilson - Routine fit? It has 1 (one) scream. :neverusethis:I said "songs containing screaming" so technically could be valid, if at least is a proper scream, don't remember well the song. Luckily is banned, no need to decide this extreme case. Next time I will put a minimum seconds of scream :D It would have been equal to the screaming time of my song, which is not that high
Narrowed it down to three choices, gonna decide either tomorrow or early Saturday. I think I may send two songs for this one just to be safe. The problem is to pick two, because thanks to Cyril and Train of Naught and plug.dj I've got a lot of options.
Does the listener screaming count?:rollin
:vomitard:Cool. Only missing 5 submissions now!
Let me guess, Sacul hasn't sent yet...
Hardly a "guess". It's become the third thing in life that is guaranteed.
Im also not going to be able to update tonight anyway, so theres no point in starting it right now...
But im glad to see the pitchfork mob is eager :P
TAC waits until Sacul submits
tbh i'm surprised you picked that song of the two. 2/10 tho???
i'd like that C
Puppies waits until TAC breaks the rules againThat shouldn't take too long :biggrin:
cyril is that a headphone on your avatar dog cause this entire time I've been thinking it's a giant eyeit's a giant eye
Puppies waits until TAC breaks the rules againThat shouldn't take too long :biggrin:
Jinjer - Piscessent by jingle, i forgot to guess this one earlier even tho i guessed before the hangmanen :lol
Who is this Parama fellow?i stopped asking a while ago because nobody would answer me
I believe he was the original band manager for Six Roaming Owls.Who is this Parama fellow?i stopped asking a while ago because nobody would answer me
Jinjer - Piscessent by jingle, i forgot to guess this one earlier even tho i guessed before the hangmanen :lol
Give me S
Give me an O
Ariich sent Blue Food-Joker Face. That track is GREASY.:hat
So Hideous?
So Hideous?
Song is Yeasteryear
So Hideous?
Song is Yeasteryear
Evermind?
In all seriousness, I hope Sacul is alright. He normally gets his songs sent in a reasonable time, even if it is later than most.I'm fine, just been traveling a lot but now I'm home. Just sent, I'm sorry guys, thought I had sent already for some reason.
any update when?
Someone sent the Macarena??
Sacul and Rich know the band for sureNice clue!
Hell yeah last place :metal
I CAN believe I suck at female growls.
Pretty sure Tim fucked our group AND we all did poorly. :lol
Hang on, aren't we group C for wind instruments? Are the themes the wrong way round or the scores?
Plot twist: Nelson got the themes wrong and everyone from wind instruments group and female growls group got -2 to their scores.
:hat Go team!!
Oh shit i got the groups mixed up. The scores do match the themes though, so wind instruments do have the highest average.
In that caseYeah! :hat:hat Go team!!
You should apologize to Seneca for making us send him bad songs :lol
You should apologize to Seneca for making us send him bad songs :lol
Was that rounds average score from your group lower than the screamo and chick-growls this round?
Edit Yes and no:
5.375 (Non-English vocals)
So, whoever picked screamo... they owe the biggest apologies.
You should apologize to Seneca for making us send him bad songs :lolWell it won me the round, so I'm not that sorry. :P
I'm not really invested in this roulette anyways so I'm just gonna send crap instead :P
I'm all but eliminated anyways and I really have no clue what kind of music you like apparently
Initial thoughts: salty I got last in my group, but I almost expected it
On reading the rest: my song still scored equal to or better than most of the songs sent in this round :lol I'll take it.
Laying out the total scores in order:
15.5, 16, 18, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 19.5, 20, 20, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 22
So whichever 20 I am, I am still in the top 8. Cool. But I'm #3 in my group, meaning I have to finish in 1st or 2nd to avoid getting cut, right? Nekov... I'm coming for you. romdrums, stay behind me. :lol
And yeah, unfortunately the way its shaking out it looks like whoever finishes 3rd (and even 4th) in your group will have been somewhat unfortunate.
romdrums, stay behind me. :lol
Still sucking..
Still sucking..
Sucking what? :lol
Still sucking..
Sucking what? :lol
Still sucking..
Sucking what? :lol
Roulette ass.
I'm just genuinely surprised the fourth in line for themes didn't have theirs sent two weeks ago
Dacul won't send his for 5 more days probably
Wait, that's not the theme that Evermind PM'd me.... :-[
Wait, that's not the theme that Evermind PM'd me.... :-[
Wait, that's not the theme that Evermind PM'd me.... :-[
This one is actually harder... he's throwing us for a loop again. :|
i really should've saved my double-song rule for this round 'cause there's like 4 songs i wanna send for this theme lol
Well, I did have a song ready to go, but now I'm going to have to look through my library again....Wait, that's not the theme that Evermind PM'd me.... :-[Wait, that's not the theme that Evermind PM'd me.... :-[
This one is actually harder... he's throwing us for a loop again. :|
Throwing me for a loop, too. He's playing some serious mind games :lol
Which song was it though? Because I seriously considered the three guitars theme at one point.It was going to be a Moonsorrow song, but considering how everyone on this board seems to have their ears stuffed with wax when it comes to them, you may have saved me from another bad score.
Which song was it though? Because I seriously considered the three guitars theme at one point.Actually I need to run the instrumentation of the song I'm considering by you.
Which song was it though? Because I seriously considered the three guitars theme at one point.Actually I need to run the instrumentation of the song I'm considering by you.
The song contains lots of Violins and Cellos, but it also has a Chinese Lute. Would that be considered too close to a guitar for your theme? To be clear, there are no traditional guitars (acoustic or electric) in this song.
:neverusethis:
Good thing Puppies tanked in this round too. I guess I still can advance even with that 3.5. Sent my songs!
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/GbX7lZTNCrBUQ/source.gif)Sent, hope you'll be fine with the theme :D But really, I want you to fail miserably and give me the lead.
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/GbX7lZTNCrBUQ/source.gif)Sent, hope you'll be fine with the theme :D But really, I want you to fail miserably and give me the lead.
Group B: music with folk influences, it can be straightforward folk, indie folk, folk metal etc.
Hmm, I think the song I sent could technically hit all 4 themes. I'll leave that up to Seneca to decide that though. :corn
I'm expecting bonus points :biggrin: :) :|
Hmm, I think the song I sent could technically hit all 4 themes. I'll leave that up to Seneca to decide that though. :corn
I'm expecting bonus points :biggrin: :) :|
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :xbones :xbones :xbonesHmm, I think the song I sent could technically hit all 4 themes. I'll leave that up to Seneca to decide that though. :corn
I'm expecting bonus points :biggrin: :) :|
Okay I changed my mind, Chinese lute is banned. :biggrin:
I mean, go for it! I'm actually kinda curious what kind of song you sent.
Let's get this round over so I can get on my with my life. :lol
Let's get this round over so I can get on my with my life. :lol
Noisy and a bit overwhelming, but there’s something interesting going on in theremost of these don't make sense for mine but this one? it might
I'm not going to be available to post updates for the next couple hours but here are the...I suppose mine could be any one of these
First Impressions and Hangman
I didn’t know this was a thing, or that I would like it
Somewhat beautiful. Perhaps dull
It would be a shame to be eliminated after sending this song
Hit or miss, second by second
Too much of a good thing
I wish I liked the music as much as the lyrics
Dreamy drifting song
Bold of you to (partially) ignore the theme, but I do like this song
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Interpretation of the theme is in the ear of the listener. I hear folk components, but understand how others might not.
Von Hertzen Brothers
i mean, nekov sent me VHB in a past roulette too :P
Man of the Times won't fit into any theme besides Group C's which is convenient since I was gonna guess romdrums was the one who sent it anyways
Arcturis
Lor sent by TAC
Arcturus sent by Katt
Jon Lord?
Okkervil River
More like this is wrong AF. :biggrin:Lor sent by TAC
Arcturus sent by Katt
Jon Lord?
Okkervil River
wrong af :corn
Kinetic by Arcturus by Lethean.Cheater :P
Kinetic by Arcturus by Lethean.Cheater :P
Watch, I'll do it again. Lor - Visions of Awakening except O is oddly missing from the hangamangyang
Oh and show me the B
Oh and show me the B
It's especially easy to deduce when you've been told what the song is. :PKinetic by Arcturus by Lethean.Cheater :P
Actually it's pretty easy to deduce like some of the others I guessed so nope :neverusethis:
The Dear HunterThings That Hide Away
some song i dunno tho rip
Puppies sent Incubus
I didn’t know this was a thing, or that I would like it
It would be a shame to be eliminated after sending this song
Good question, better song
Too much of a good thing
Two rights don’t always make a right, I guess
i mean, nekov sent me VHB in a past roulette too :P
Man of the Times won't fit into any theme besides Group C's which is convenient since I was gonna guess romdrums was the one who sent it anyways
It's Prospect for Escape btw. So either Nekov or ariich sent it but I stand by ariich because it's from Nine Lives and ariich sent that to me in my album roulette :neverusethis:
Yes because you suck, even though you introduced me to VHB in the first place and also won my first album roulette.i mean, nekov sent me VHB in a past roulette too :P
Man of the Times won't fit into any theme besides Group C's which is convenient since I was gonna guess romdrums was the one who sent it anyways
It's Prospect for Escape btw. So either Nekov or ariich sent it but I stand by ariich because it's from Nine Lives and ariich sent that to me in my album roulette :neverusethis:
Yeah, I'm not a big fan of that particular record.
Bass guitar will never be the guitar!
The Dear HunterThings That Hide Away
some song i dunno tho rip
Lovely song, guessing it's for the folk theme.
The Dear HunterThings That Hide Away
some song i dunno tho rip
Lovely song, guessing it's for the folk theme.
Not Crow And Cackle? C'mon, now.
Yeah, it's all good. I intended it to be banned but I should've mentioned it in the theme explicitly.
Yeah, it's all good. I intended it to be banned but I should've mentioned it in the theme explicitly.
Oh, as for the no-guitar theme, it gets worse... I'm going to have to deduct some points this round.
Nekov, nice selection! :tup Definitely my favorite song from that album.
Likely the first one, hopefully the other one
Somewhat beautiful. Perhaps dull
Dreamy drifting song
Katy... are you talking ESC? I know that album, but wasn't overly fond of it. Kelly Carpenter is very hit-and-miss for me. I love his voice, but he seems to lend his voice to less that ideal music for my tastes.
Spoiler alert, songs are now listed in order of rating. :neverusethis:
Katy... are you talking ESC? I know that album, but wasn't overly fond of it. Kelly Carpenter is very hit-and-miss for me. I love his voice, but he seems to lend his voice to less that ideal music for my tastes.
Spoiler alert, songs are now listed in order of rating. :neverusethis:
Katy... are you talking ESC? I know that album, but wasn't overly fond of it. Kelly Carpenter is very hit-and-miss for me. I love his voice, but he seems to lend his voice to less that ideal music for my tastes.
Spoiler alert, songs are now listed in order of rating. :neverusethis:
I don't listen to Zierler much. The music is too grandiose, too dark, too patchwork, too all over the map for me to listen to regularly. I do like Kelly Carpenter but that is an issue I have with a lot of the projects he's been involved with. I keep Zierler in my back pocket to send to prog dogs and fans of super intricate music though. Like, I love the song 'Rainheart' for the first couple minutes but then it goes COMPLETELY off the rails, and most of the songs (including that one) are just too long. Also, Katy :lol
Katy... are you talking ESC? I know that album, but wasn't overly fond of it. Kelly Carpenter is very hit-and-miss for me. I love his voice, but he seems to lend his voice to less that ideal music for my tastes.
Spoiler alert, songs are now listed in order of rating. :neverusethis:
I don't listen to Zierler much. The music is too grandiose, too dark, too patchwork, too all over the map for me to listen to regularly. I do like Kelly Carpenter but that is an issue I have with a lot of the projects he's been involved with. I keep Zierler in my back pocket to send to prog dogs and fans of super intricate music though. Like, I love the song 'Rainheart' for the first couple minutes but then it goes COMPLETELY off the rails, and most of the songs (including that one) are just too long. Also, Katy :lol
Wow. You must be really confident about your chances, moving forward.
Surely he isn't deducting points from mine. There are absolutely no guitars on the song I sent. Excepting of course bass, but that wasn't banned, and isn't a regular guitar.Yeah, it's all good. I intended it to be banned but I should've mentioned it in the theme explicitly.
Oh, as for the no-guitar theme, it gets worse... I'm going to have to deduct some points this round.
I mean my song definitely does not have guitars, so :corn
Surely he isn't deducting points from mine. There are absolutely no guitars on the song I sent. Excepting of course bass, but that wasn't banned, and isn't a regular guitar.Yeah, it's all good. I intended it to be banned but I should've mentioned it in the theme explicitly.
Oh, as for the no-guitar theme, it gets worse... I'm going to have to deduct some points this round.
I mean my song definitely does not have guitars, so :corn
:cornSurely he isn't deducting points from mine. There are absolutely no guitars on the song I sent. Excepting of course bass, but that wasn't banned, and isn't a regular guitar.Yeah, it's all good. I intended it to be banned but I should've mentioned it in the theme explicitly.
Oh, as for the no-guitar theme, it gets worse... I'm going to have to deduct some points this round.
I mean my song definitely does not have guitars, so :corn
No, I'm not talking about yours.
Katy... are you talking ESC? I know that album, but wasn't overly fond of it. Kelly Carpenter is very hit-and-miss for me. I love his voice, but he seems to lend his voice to less that ideal music for my tastes.
Spoiler alert, songs are now listed in order of rating. :neverusethis:
Yes, they are. Except for yours.
My song has no guitar either.
LordCost?
E: OK, aside for the violin the strings are synths, but you can't be docking points for that, can you?
This round has been challenging—I hate to eliminate anyone, especially when it's so tight (I'm looking at you, Group B)
I assume he means the standings AFTER this round.This round has been challenging—I hate to eliminate anyone, especially when it's so tight (I'm looking at you, Group B)
Group C has the tighter cluster of scores - only 3 points separating 1st from 4th.
Unless you meant this round's scoring is tight in group B?
I assume he means the standings AFTER this round.This round has been challenging—I hate to eliminate anyone, especially when it's so tight (I'm looking at you, Group B)
Group C has the tighter cluster of scores - only 3 points separating 1st from 4th.
Unless you meant this round's scoring is tight in group B?
This round has been challenging—I hate to eliminate anyone, especially when it's so tight (I'm looking at you, Group B)
Group C has the tighter cluster of scores - only 3 points separating 1st from 4th.
Unless you meant this round's scoring is tight in group B?
group A, on the other hand, has made eliminations very easy for you
If I tanked with two songs and the theme I picked... that'd be the most humiliating loss in roulettes in the recent times for me. Even worse than the loss in the bonus round in Tim's.
If I tanked with two songs and the theme I picked... that'd be the most humiliating loss in roulettes in the recent times for me. Even worse than the loss in the bonus round in Tim's.
:-\
If I tanked with two songs and the theme I picked... that'd be the most humiliating loss in roulettes in the recent times for me. Even worse than the loss in the bonus round in Tim's.
If I tanked with two songs and the theme I picked... that'd be the most humiliating loss in roulettes in the recent times for me. Even worse than the loss in the bonus round in Tim's.
Blowing the Final round lead in mine too.
Doesn't like David Gilmour? Chad, WTF?
That's only because you've already heard On an Island before and declared it meh. :P
It's alright, Seneca. I can take it.
It's alright, Seneca. I can take it.
:sadpanda:
Tim needs to progress to the knockout stages so that I can beat him!
:heartTim needs to progress to the knockout stages so that I can beat him!
Hah!
:heartTim needs to progress to the knockout stages so that I can beat him!
Hah!
Damn, I knew that was going to be a risky submission. Also gotta pour one out for Arcturus, I dig that song. Party time in the loser's club, Lethean! :lol
This was a really fun roulette, seneca, thanks for letting me play.
i really have no clue what your tastes are, shrug :)
So, for clarity, I'm faced with the theme "Kevin Gilbert's 'Song For A Dead Friend'", and it's to be determined whether I will have to submit an EP, a Greatest Hits, or a complete album? And either way, I'm going to lose to Evermind? Do I have that right?
Yeah I was thinking everyone would send the same kind of submission, although I suppose we could also just let the higher seeds decide separately for each matchup.
Thoughts?
Yeah I was thinking everyone would send the same kind of submission, although I suppose we could also just let the higher seeds decide separately for each matchup.You can put it to vote
Thoughts?
Yeah I was thinking everyone would send the same kind of submission, although I suppose we could also just let the higher seeds decide separately for each matchup.You can put it to vote
Thoughts?
Option 2 sounds fun but also what happens in the next round? Could the same people end up sending EPs or albums two rounds in a row?
Had no high hopes after that difficult theme. Well, it was fun playing even though I pretty much got my ass handed to me. Best of luck for everyone still in the game.
Option 2 sounds fun but also what happens in the next round? Could the same people end up sending EPs or albums two rounds in a row?Yeah that was my thought too. And lower seeds are also sending so there needs to be a general round theme. So option 1 makes more sense to me, despite the risk it could screw me over.
Anyway, so glad you liked the VHB song, I felt pretty confident about it as it's a really wonderful song and I figured it should hopefully sit well with you, but you can never tell. Chuffed to have been the highest scorer of the group stage, time now to throw it all away and lose to LoCo.
Had no high hopes after that difficult theme. Well, it was fun playing even though I pretty much got my ass handed to me. Best of luck for everyone still in the game.
I would've apologized for that one if you didn't put in the theme which nearly made me play a round without submitting anything. ;) I've listened to that My Dying Bride song though, it deserved at least a 7 in my opinion.
Maybe the top four seeds will only choose 2 of the 3 options, in which case we can just use the remaining 3rd for Round 9.
Sent tiebreaker. This is gonna be hard
I'm going against chad if I win this? Boy will that first elimination be easy :lol
I submitted my vote ("No"), but think I misinterpreted the options.
I think all four matchups should have the same 'category'. Otherwise, (as Parama pointed out) someone might be sending an EP in two consecutive rounds, or a Greatest Hits. At this point, with it being single elimination, I think there should be consistency across matchups for the final 3 rounds.Maybe the top four seeds will only choose 2 of the 3 options, in which case we can just use the remaining 3rd for Round 9.
It's your roulette, but kn this regard it would seem make sense for each category is covered once in each of the remaining rounds - for all matchups. If it was me, I'd have the top seeds stack-rank all three categories, and then 1st goes this round; 2nd goes next round; 3rd goes for the finals.
But in the end, it's your roulette, you set the rules.
So close. It was fun. Thanks for having me Seneca :metal
Damn, I knew that was going to be a risky submission. Also gotta pour one out for Arcturus, I dig that song. Party time in the loser's club, Lethean! :lolJust saw the results now. At least I'm in good company in the loser's club. :) Maybe I should sent Nightmare Heaven instead, or something from Arcturian. Or maybe it wouldn't have mattered. No one likes Arcturus except us. And apparently Buddyhunter. :)
Lots of fun! Best of luck to everyone else. I think I’m pullin’ for ol Tomi!:-*
Congrats Diego ....
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Give dat format, dawg.
EP: 30-40 minutes of music, comprised of at least 3 different artists, not including artists/songs used for transition tracks. EPs will be scored holistically, on the same 10-point scale that I’ve been using. If I enjoy one song a lot but it only makes up 3 minutes on the EP, it’s not going to swing the overall score that much. Factors such as thematic coherence and flow between songs can contribute to higher scoring, but I’m not going to hold it against anyone if the EP isn’t immaculately constructed.
The round 8 theme is my favorite song that I received in my first roulette: Kevin Gilbert’s “Song for a Dead Friend” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prU8q5YP8eE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prU8q5YP8eE)). Likewise, the round 9 theme will be a song from my second roulette.
However you want to interpret the theme is up to you. The songs/album you send for round 8 do not have to be sad piano ballads—they don’t have to be anything at all. Neither do they have to relate to Kevin Gilbert’s song thematically. I’d just like it if you let the song inspire your choice(s); however that plays out is up to you.
Are you rating transitions/flow as well? Do I need to make it sound like a real album?
Those were my two top options, nice!
Since composing an EP takes some time, especially with the theme imposed on this round, I hope you'll allow at least 48 hours for the submissions this time.
Those were my two top options, nice!
Since composing an EP takes some time, especially with the theme imposed on this round, I hope you'll allow at least 48 hours for the submissions this time.
And yes, take as long as you need. Hopefully I can have it before the end of the weekend, but I understand that will be difficult for a couple of you (Ariich traveling and Stadler usually absent on weekends), so no worries if it's a little bit later.
Sorry but I don't understand the part of the transition tracks. What does that mean? Can you provide examples?
Again, sorry Romdrums. You sent me some fantastic songs along the way, and definitely some full albums worth checking out.
Sorry but I don't understand the part of the transition tracks. What does that mean? Can you provide examples?
NOMAC tracks from the Astonishing. Tracks that are short segues/setups/preludes to an "actual" song is how I interpret that. Those would NOT count as 1 of the 3 artists.
For (grammatical) clarity Seneca... does that mean the time/length of such segue tracks would allow the EP to exceed the 40 minute mark? Or is 40 minutes a hard stop?
i didn't feel like doing a twenty year-long writeup like evermind does so this is what you get lol
I don’t have the inclination to write a ‘pretentious’ storyline about this (ala Ruslan), but picture <one sentence explanation>
You're goin down faster than a Hobo on a Big Mac, Diego.
I actually need to look up who sent No-Man before and you're my mortal enemy now because I had Truenorth in my first draft for the EP and it was banned, let's see :corn
Edit: alright then, I looked it up and I'm rooting for you Chad. :biggrin:
I'm glad that only one person used the "...for a [Dead] Friend" template, hopefully he'll be eliminated.
The one you just edited in, perhaps? :biggrin:
Let's say Digging My Own Grave is Parama and Pricking the Indie Vein is Tomislav.
I'll just say, right now it looks like we all sent some depressing as hell EPs.
Mine starts depressing but ends up hopeful :corn
You'll hate my EP, ev, I promise
I was just listening to Chad's too. Tough is the right word...
My mistake was joining this roulette to begin with. Maybe your mistake is the same
Everyone, PM me your EP's and I will determine the true winner! :corn
:lolEveryone, PM me your EP's and I will determine the true winner! :corn
I call bullshit - no way you're listening to 8 EPs when I'm still waiting for your thoughts/writeup on my Concept Album from your last roulette. :P
I mean I've only got Chad's EP, so I'll be guessing the rest of the batch anyway.
:facepalm: :lolEveryone, PM me your EP's and I will determine the true winner! :corn
I call bullshit - no way you're listening to 8 EPs when I'm still waiting for your thoughts/writeup on my Concept Album from your last roulette. :P
Cyril sent Billie Eilish and maybe Gabriel Kahaneboth wrong
That's about as much effort as I can put into guessing songs without hangman.
:corn:zombiepile:
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Ihlo - HollowWell that's interesting. I did indeed send one of them, but not the other. So if your guess is right then someone else also sent Ihlo.
Ihlo - Reanimate
Edit: Ihlo is definitely sent by Rich.
Oasis - I'm Outta Time, sent by Stadler.
Haha wow, two people sent the same forgettable prog metal band, go figureThink that it's not only two random people, but the guys in the same matchup too..
Will do better than what I sent tho
Damn. :lolHaha wow, two people sent the same forgettable prog metal band, go figureThink that it's not only two random people, but the guys in the same matchup too..
Will do better than what I sent tho
We also both sent Graves in second round, incredible :lol
Dueling scores below 5/10 aren't that impressive, I'd knowIndeed you would, which demonstrates that your tastes can't be relied on. :P
I know it's your favourite song of the album, I read the review on Lady Obscure to help me choose which song of the album to sendDamn. :lolHaha wow, two people sent the same forgettable prog metal band, go figureThink that it's not only two random people, but the guys in the same matchup too..
Will do better than what I sent tho
We also both sent Graves in second round, incredible :lol
Although my Ihlo song is better than yours so. :P
After the first two songs on here I had really high hopes, but that was pretty much wiped out by the third song. You’re pursuing the same winning formula that got you here in the first place, which I can’t fault you for, I’m just not as taken with some of these songs as your earlier offerings.
EP Impressions
Your submissions throughout this roulette have felt a bit like they’ve been chosen by a blind monkey throwing darts at a board. Lots of different things, with a pretty wide range of scores. So I’m somewhat thankful that you narrowed the focus with this submission, which, when taken as a single unit, is surely your most consistent offering yet. The only question is just how highly I rate it. And I'm not sure yet. Is it consistently good, or just decent background noise?
Despite the obvious link between all of these songs, I’m finding this EP a bit of a mixed bag, ranging from “not my thing” to “okay, I can at least see what you’re trying to do.” None of it has really wowed me yet, though.
This is probably the smoothest, most consistent, and most wonderfully dark EP of them all. I can tell you put a lot of time into this. My favorite song is the closer, though there are moments I enjoy in some of the other songs too.
Tom waits is sacul?
So not Low - Fly, got it.
Give me M to speed this up
So not Low - Fly, got it.
Give me M to speed this up
Oh no, you were right. Sorry, I missed it.
CORRECT ALTHOUGH I DON'T KNOW WHY IT'S IN CAPS
I guess it's in caps on Spotify but I definitely didn't write it like that in the PM I sent. :lol
Sarah McLachlan - Angel
I sent Angel by Sarah McLachlan?
I sent Angel by Sarah McLachlan?
I have no idea. I just thought we were all posting "Sarah McLachlin - Angel", so I put mine in. Ever do that drinking game where you had to put your thumb on the table, or touch your nose, and the last one to catch on had to drink?
(I went to a college that was very cold and very dark in the wintertime; we struggled to amuse ourselves, pre-internet, pre-social media).
Sarah McLachlan - The Light And Shade Of ThingsGoddammit :rollin
Sarah McLachlan - Angel?
Sarah McLachlan - The Light And Shade Of ThingsFarah McWachlan - The Light And Shade Of Things
This is basically going to continue until Seneca posts results, isn't it...
It's a mystery...This is basically going to continue until Seneca posts results, isn't it...
Sarah McLachlan... is that you??
Did Jingle send Sarah McLachlan?
This is basically going to continue untilSenecaSarah Mclachlan posts results, isn't it...
(https://i.ibb.co/v4qY3FK/arich.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)Hmm, new avatar time! :P
Sexy time with ariich now seems much more appealing than ever.Sexin you... now?
On it!(https://i.ibb.co/v4qY3FK/arich.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)Hmm, new avatar time! :P
Sexy time with ariich now seems much more appealing than ever.
You people are weird.:rollin :metal
Sexy time with ariich now seems much more appealing than ever.
You only say that cause you haven't met him in person...
Ariich
Least favorite song: Ihlo - Hollow
LordCost
Least favorite song: Ihlo - Hollow
I've never even heard of Ihlo. Are they a new band?Yeah. Djenty prog metal with synthwave infusions.
Despite the obvious link between all of these songs, I’m finding this EP a bit of a mixed bag, ranging from “not my thing” to “okay, I can at least see what you’re trying to do.” None of it has really wowed me yet, though.Also, thought mine was the last impression, but seeing your favorite song is in the middle, I can discard it. So it's likely the first :lol
This is probably the smoothest, most consistent, and most wonderfully dark EP of them all. I can tell you put a lot of time into this. My favorite song is the closer, though there are moments I enjoy in some of the other songs too.
Yeah but i dont much like Haken or Devin Townsend either :-\That's fine, obviously (was unaware and had I known, I probably wouldn't have included the Ihlo song, but no matter), I was purely commenting on whether they are ripoffs/derivative/whatever.
Wait, how did I end up on Sarah McLachlan forums?Ah yes, the SMF. If you look at the very bottom of every page on the forum, it does indeed say SMF.
Wait, how did I end up on Sarah McLachlan forums?Ah yes, the SMF. If you look at the very bottom of every page on the forum, it does indeed say SMF.
:rollinWait, how did I end up on Sarah McLachlan forums?Ah yes, the SMF. If you look at the very bottom of every page on the forum, it does indeed say SMF.
Evermind
Favorite song: Bjorn Riis - The Waves
Least favorite song: Falloch - Horizons
This is probably the smoothest, most consistent, and most wonderfully dark EP of them all. I can tell you put a lot of time into this. My favorite song is the closer, though there are moments I enjoy in some of the other songs too.
Let's just say, I'm extremely interested in how well this EP is going to do. :cornEvermind
Favorite song: Bjorn Riis - The Waves
Least favorite song: Falloch - HorizonsQuoteThis is probably the smoothest, most consistent, and most wonderfully dark EP of them all. I can tell you put a lot of time into this. My favorite song is the closer, though there are moments I enjoy in some of the other songs too.
Well huh, this might fit then. Considering that this Falloch song is just an interlude (it's basically an intro to Belong and also the track to imagine Kathrin sitting in the park and contemplating until this song flows into Belong), I guess I might be just fine in this round. Or well, we'll see.
Edit: anyway, here's the EP that was sent to Nelson in case anyone gives a shit:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/35yV0g2ynJCEmhpuDD2UeK
Expanding on the Kevin Gilbert song (wonderful song, by the way), my EP is about someone struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one. It generally gets darker and heavier in tone as the characters finds it harder and harder.
Danny Cavanagh's music is unsurprisingly similar to Anathema but has its own unique flavour (particularly in the long instrumental). Petter Carlsen's stuff is also sometimes reminiscent of Anathema - very emotional and cathartic. Ihlo are more prog metal with electronic/synthwave infusions, but the song here is a slower and again emotional one. And I've included a different Insomnium song this time (incidentally the one I considered last time) as it was the perfect closer for me, both lyrically and musically.
Loss of a Loved One
Link to Spotify playlist (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7n86Y9SXgTSXWSCqe9Fq5R?si=V7brbVQJQH-dssBTYbcdIA)
1. Daniel Cavanagh - The Exorcist
In mourning, but grateful for the time spent with the loved one ("Because you saved me from myself")
2. Petter Carlsen - Spirits in Need
Determined to move on, despite missing the departed ("There are spirits in need, everything's been on hold, not a day left to waste")
3. Petter Carlsen - Cornerstone
Struggles to even make the first step in building something new (instrumental, interpretation of the title)
4. Ihlo - Hollow
Cold and hollow from the absence of the loved one, unable to move on ("Take that moment, reach back to that day ... Don't go there, don't leave me behind")
5. Daniel Cavanagh - The Silent Flight of the Raven Winged Hours
Unable to sleep, whiling away the night hours wallowing in grief (no lyrics, again an interpretation)
6. Insomnium - Shadows of the Dying Sun
Comes to the conclusion that the cycle of life and death makes us meaningless ("We're nothing more than shadows, flares blazing in a blink of an eye")
Blood and Brainwaves (https://mega.nz/#!7IkBVaSJ!cH0Fj0V2kbDjCn6FFyA63T1ZZXr0n3I_cnfvQ0tyGDw)
A tale of the inner struggles of a man who has lost a dear friend, in 7 acts
1. The Receiving End of Sirens - This Armistice
Struggling with the aftermath of his friend's death and funeral, the strong emotions of a man's heart wage war on the rational synapses of his brain. His brain tells him he should be logical and move on, live his life, yet his heart aches at his loss and is unable to move past it. The two sides conflict and cause him to be unable to function properly, sending him into a fit of depression.
2. Chiodos - Why the Munsters Matter
As the man struggles through his grief, his irrational heart begins overpowering his rational brain the longer he's suffering. This leads him to feeling not only isolated from the world around him, but as if everyone else is looking down on him. His feelings have overtaken any logical thought or action, and he lashes out back at the crowd he perceives as mocking him, shutting himself off further.
3. OWEL - Float
The man has fully shut himself off from others now, and without any friends to help him through his grief, his brain ends up projecting the friend he had lost, revealed here to be his lover, into his dreams, the only place where he can still see her. This satiates his aching heart to some extent but only ends up isolating him further as the only true friend he sees himself having isn't even real.
4. Kaddisfly - Via Rail
On a train ride one winter day, the grieving man overhears a tale about a bird and her nests, and his heart is inspired by its message of finding beauty in loss and the resilence of the most mundane things. This lifts his spirits and inspires him to try and turn his life around, not wanting to forget the woman he's lost, but letting her loss only make him stronger, being strong for her as he feels she would have wanted.
5. Even the Trees - Tonight We Don't Think, We Do
Having had this revelation, the man vows to leave his grief of the past behind, seeing it as burying his past self along with his lover and being reborn as a new person. As the ache of his heart subsides, his brain is able to assert that it was right all along, that moving forward is the only way to truly live, and the two finally reach the agreement they failed to reach initially.
6. The Receiving End of Sirens - Untitled
Note: This is a bonus track at the end of "Epilogue".
The same chorus from before echoes, except this time, instead of the man's heart and mind fighting for dominance, they're working together in perfect harmony.
7. Cursive - Staying Alive
The man asserts that he is stronger than death, and he will fight it kicking and screaming as he lives his life from now on. He knows the worst is over, and even if he should suffer again, he is strong enough now to move past it.
Evermind: Standing On An Avalanche
This is probably the smoothest, most consistent, and most wonderfully dark EP of them all. I can tell you put a lot of time into this. My favorite song is the closer, though there are moments I enjoy in some of the other songs too.
A Perfect Circle – The Noose
Lee Abraham – Harbour Lights
Falloch – Horizons
A.A. Williams – Belong
Scott Walker – On Your Own Again
Bjørn Riis – The Waves
I really enjoyed the story you wrote up to accompany this EP, but even without that, the songs speak for themselves really well. Despite not having any heavier songs, I would say that this is the heaviest EP of them all, emotionally and tonally, from beginning to end. The opener is about what I expected from JMK—an intense piece of music but also carefully restrained. It’s not on the level of my favorite Tool songs, but why should it be? Things only get better with Lee Abraham, which patiently builds to a great guitar solo. The next three tracks are a bit more subdued, but still engaging and really great at establishing the right kind of atmosphere to match your story. Finally, The Waves is a crushing but apt closer for this EP. I’m not going to labor over the intricacies of each song, because this is a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts, and the whole is an absolute, clear-as-day winner. Every one of these artists is going to get another look after I'm done with this roulette. 8
I was stumbling around trying to figure out what to do this round had I moved on. No more worries now!
Edit: also fuck, I'm against Diego. Time to take revenge for Rich's first roulette. Give me a day to think on this.
Really hoped you'd advance by the way. I had way more confidence against you than I have against Diego.
I actually need to look up who sent No-Man before and you're my mortal enemy now because I had Truenorth in my first draft for the EP and it was banned, let's see :corn
Edit: alright then, I looked it up and I'm rooting for you Chad. :biggrin:
You're only rooting for him because you know he is an easier matchup than I am in case you get through this round. Don't try to play nice to him
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QuoteEvermind: Standing On An Avalanche
This is probably the smoothest, most consistent, and most wonderfully dark EP of them all. I can tell you put a lot of time into this. My favorite song is the closer, though there are moments I enjoy in some of the other songs too.
A Perfect Circle – The Noose
Lee Abraham – Harbour Lights
Falloch – Horizons
A.A. Williams – Belong
Scott Walker – On Your Own Again
Bjørn Riis – The Waves
I really enjoyed the story you wrote up to accompany this EP, but even without that, the songs speak for themselves really well. Despite not having any heavier songs, I would say that this is the heaviest EP of them all, emotionally and tonally, from beginning to end. The opener is about what I expected from JMK—an intense piece of music but also carefully restrained. It’s not on the level of my favorite Tool songs, but why should it be? Things only get better with Lee Abraham, which patiently builds to a great guitar solo. The next three tracks are a bit more subdued, but still engaging and really great at establishing the right kind of atmosphere to match your story. Finally, The Waves is a crushing but apt closer for this EP. I’m not going to labor over the intricacies of each song, because this is a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts, and the whole is an absolute, clear-as-day winner. Every one of these artists is going to get another look after I'm done with this roulette. 8
Did you listen to the Soulsavers song or was it also unavailable for you as it was for Chad? It was between A.A. Williams and Scott Walker. :)
Anyway, I'm happy as hell with this result!
Edit: also fuck, I'm against Diego. Time to take revenge for Rich's first roulette. Give me a day to think on this.
QuoteEvermind: Standing On An Avalanche
This is probably the smoothest, most consistent, and most wonderfully dark EP of them all. I can tell you put a lot of time into this. My favorite song is the closer, though there are moments I enjoy in some of the other songs too.
A Perfect Circle – The Noose
Lee Abraham – Harbour Lights
Falloch – Horizons
A.A. Williams – Belong
Scott Walker – On Your Own Again
Bjørn Riis – The Waves
I really enjoyed the story you wrote up to accompany this EP, but even without that, the songs speak for themselves really well. Despite not having any heavier songs, I would say that this is the heaviest EP of them all, emotionally and tonally, from beginning to end. The opener is about what I expected from JMK—an intense piece of music but also carefully restrained. It’s not on the level of my favorite Tool songs, but why should it be? Things only get better with Lee Abraham, which patiently builds to a great guitar solo. The next three tracks are a bit more subdued, but still engaging and really great at establishing the right kind of atmosphere to match your story. Finally, The Waves is a crushing but apt closer for this EP. I’m not going to labor over the intricacies of each song, because this is a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts, and the whole is an absolute, clear-as-day winner. Every one of these artists is going to get another look after I'm done with this roulette. 8
Did you listen to the Soulsavers song or was it also unavailable for you as it was for Chad? It was between A.A. Williams and Scott Walker. :)
Anyway, I'm happy as hell with this result!
Edit: also fuck, I'm against Diego. Time to take revenge for Rich's first roulette. Give me a day to think on this.
Well shit! I completely missed that on account of it not being available on Spotify. It would have had to have been like a 1/10 kind of song to affect the outcome of your matchup, so thats no issue, but im kind of bummed i missed it. Gonna check it out on youtube i guess.
QuoteEvermind: Standing On An Avalanche
This is probably the smoothest, most consistent, and most wonderfully dark EP of them all. I can tell you put a lot of time into this. My favorite song is the closer, though there are moments I enjoy in some of the other songs too.
A Perfect Circle – The Noose
Lee Abraham – Harbour Lights
Falloch – Horizons
A.A. Williams – Belong
Scott Walker – On Your Own Again
Bjørn Riis – The Waves
I really enjoyed the story you wrote up to accompany this EP, but even without that, the songs speak for themselves really well. Despite not having any heavier songs, I would say that this is the heaviest EP of them all, emotionally and tonally, from beginning to end. The opener is about what I expected from JMK—an intense piece of music but also carefully restrained. It’s not on the level of my favorite Tool songs, but why should it be? Things only get better with Lee Abraham, which patiently builds to a great guitar solo. The next three tracks are a bit more subdued, but still engaging and really great at establishing the right kind of atmosphere to match your story. Finally, The Waves is a crushing but apt closer for this EP. I’m not going to labor over the intricacies of each song, because this is a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts, and the whole is an absolute, clear-as-day winner. Every one of these artists is going to get another look after I'm done with this roulette. 8
Did you listen to the Soulsavers song or was it also unavailable for you as it was for Chad? It was between A.A. Williams and Scott Walker. :)
Anyway, I'm happy as hell with this result!
Edit: also fuck, I'm against Diego. Time to take revenge for Rich's first roulette. Give me a day to think on this.
Well shit! I completely missed that on account of it not being available on Spotify. It would have had to have been like a 1/10 kind of song to affect the outcome of your matchup, so thats no issue, but im kind of bummed i missed it. Gonna check it out on youtube i guess.
It's a more uplifting song than Belong to make the transition into On Your Own Again (it's also like 8 minutes long). The "a year and a half ago" paragraphs in the story are for this song, where the drunk protagonist is talking to his dead wife and consoling himself. "There's been some misunderstanding and I'd like to make it right" / "We all need a fix at a time like this / But doesn't it feel good to stay alive / Now I see that in my visions that my eyes are seeing twice / Once for every expectation and once for what I realize". Someone's going to be disappointed you missed this song. :)
Well, I'll take this eight regardless.
Ariich: Loss of a Loved OneYeah I really like that album of Danny's but without a doubt it's not as exciting as Anathema. Shame it didn't quite grab you though.
I think this EP fits into the category of “I should enjoy this one more than I do.” Danny’s songs should be instant winners, seeing as how Anathema is one of my favorite bands, but his solo works have never gripped me all that much. I do think his vocal contributions in Anathema are an underrated asset for the band, but here he feels a bit samey. Don’t get me wrong—The Exorcist is a solid song, and The Silent Flight… is also decent (the latter feels a bit like a b side that might have been stuck on Hindsight, which is both a strength and a weakness in my book). I wasn’t entirely fair on Haken, Devin Townsend and TesseracT earlier—I think they’re all solid (some great songs mixed in), but Ihlo never unlocked me. It is by far my least favorite track here. Still, as negative as all of that sounds, your EP is a winner, and that’s mostly down to Petter Carlsen and Insomnium: those three tracks are great. I was somewhat familiar with Sirens when it came out, but not Clocks Don’t Count; I’m going to have to rectify that oversight, now. And yeah, Insomnium is wonderfully gloomy, heavy closer but also melodic and breathable. Mixed bag, but good enough to get you into the semifinals. 6.5
It's a shame because I had a good pick for the full album round, an album that came out 20 days ago and I am appreciating a lot and I think it's something you could like too. I can send it to you if you want as Parama did with the EP round.Is it If/When by any chance? I've not checked it out yet as it wasn't on Spotify until very recently, but I'm still really digging the one you sent me in my roulette, and Rabbit is great too.
You read my mind too many times in this roulette..It's a shame because I had a good pick for the full album round, an album that came out 20 days ago and I am appreciating a lot and I think it's something you could like too. I can send it to you if you want as Parama did with the EP round.Is it If/When by any chance? I've not checked it out yet as it wasn't on Spotify until very recently, but I'm still really digging the one you sent me in my roulette, and Rabbit is great too.
Sounds great, I'll be sure to check it out today. I similarly didn't think Grappling was as interesting as the last two, so I look forward to hearing the new one.You read my mind too many times in this roulette..It's a shame because I had a good pick for the full album round, an album that came out 20 days ago and I am appreciating a lot and I think it's something you could like too. I can send it to you if you want as Parama did with the EP round.Is it If/When by any chance? I've not checked it out yet as it wasn't on Spotify until very recently, but I'm still really digging the one you sent me in my roulette, and Rabbit is great too.
The other recent album I know is the new Slipknot, which I love too, but obviously it was not that one :lol
It could be the best The Tea Club album, accessible while still prog (see the last song of the album). I didn't care much about Grappling but the new album made me interested in the band again.
Nice, glad you liked the EP! I'll send an album soon.May the best man win.
Just need to make the final decision, do I save the artist I want to send for the Greatest Hits round or do I send them now... I'll try to send shortly.
:lolAnd then I win by default, I approve of this plan.
So, as usual, we're all waiting on Slackul. Rich, you should temp-ban him for delaying all roulettes :P
Ok so Ruslan is a lot more confident than Diego. Trying to remember back to my first album roulette and whether one of you was notably more confident than the other. I have a feeling it might have been the same then... :P
Oh and yeah Massive Attack - Mezzanine, sent by Sacul, of course.
Ok I'm done. :lol
Moon Safari - Lover's End
I don't know this Bend Sinister album, but I'll spin it tomorrow on my commute. Nekov, if you don't know my album, feel free to also check it out.
Moon Safari - Lover's End
I don't know this Bend Sinister album, but I'll spin it tomorrow on my commute. Nekov, if you don't know my album, feel free to also check it out.
I'll do so.
That Moon Safari album is great. It never occurred to me to send it.
Well, after listening to that record I can say that it is very different from what I sent :lol
I didn't know what Lucas would send but I figured it would probably be in a similar vein to most of his submissions and I wasn't wrong. And considering the moodier stuff I've sent this roulette has generally been my lowest scoring (except Insomnium, but that's rather different), I figured I can't out-Sacul Sacul. So I went with something that would be pretty different, that I really love, and that I felt fit the theme really well (proggy, prominent keys, big vocals).Moon Safari - Lover's End
I don't know this Bend Sinister album, but I'll spin it tomorrow on my commute. Nekov, if you don't know my album, feel free to also check it out.
I'll do so.
That Moon Safari album is great. It never occurred to me to send it.
I've only heard one part of Lover's End (got it in my roulette) and I would never send it to Nelson based on that, but Rich made it to the semifinals so he is apparently good at this. We'll see. I bet on Sacul in this matchup, I think Nelson will like Massive Attack more.
Did you at least, I don't know, like some songs? :biggrin:
A little bit scattered, I think: there are a couple songs that I find myself wanting to skip, but also a couple songs that really suck me in. The musicianship is interesting but well-restrained. Sometimes a little irritatingly playful, like a party whose invitation I politely declined but was relocated into my living room anyway. I was surprised by the emotional depth of some of these songs, which have snuck up on me after a couple listens."Sometimes a little irritatingly playful"... "surprised by the emotional depth"... This does seem most likely to be Moon Safari. :lol
I'd wager Moon Safari is the 2nd one, considering how much vocal harmony they use, and Nellie's reference to "voice(s)"I did wonder that for exactly that reason too, but I don't see how any of the others could be "irritatingly playful". I suspect his use of "voice(s)" and "group/artist" (in the 4th impression) is exactly to cause this uncertainty.
Its always fun seeing y'all try to match the first impressions to your submissions :D
It would be better if the third is Mark Knopfler (instead of the second and the fourth, I guess), but I only have to hope it grows on Nelson because otherwise I don't see how it can beat the first one.
Give us some scores and let us match those to the submissions :neverusethis:
Nah, I knew Puppies was good at this. It felt fair to offer that because we were both screwed by LordCost with the screaming theme. :PThe plan of that theme worked above my expectations
It would be better if the third is Mark Knopfler (instead of the second and the fourth, I guess), but I only have to hope it grows on Nelson because otherwise I don't see how it can beat the first one.I'm down for any and all future collaborative roulette rounds with you! :metal
I'm... not sure how can you say "I'm listening to the same song for an hour" while listening to Kill to Get Crimson if you're paying attention. The style is the same, but no back-to-back songs have the same tempo and groove to my ears. At this point, I'm reasonably sure I'm eliminated, though.
Which then brings me to the point I wanted to make: I'd very much like to thank Puppies for our collaborative EP which won the last round. He accepted my offer to participate in the making of that EP and we conversed back and forth via PMs to do our best. He's easily responsible for at least half of it (A Perfect Circle, Falloch, Soulsavers and Scott Walker were his contributions) and he provided the name for it as well. If someone ever does a teamplay roulette where we have to work in pairs, man, I'd like to be in a team with you. That was awesome. :)
I'd call that cheating, but you collaborated with someone who was already fired for poor performance. :lol Seems more like dumb luck to get such a good score as opposed to cheating. :P :D:biggrin:
Seems any could be mine, and they don't look positive :lol. Don't worry, take you time with Mezzanine, it took me some time to appreciate it fully and now I love it to death. I love listening to it out loud late at night.
I think you may have accidentally stepped on a landmine. The longer the album goes on, the more exhausted I become—by the voice(s) but especially by the mood. There are contrasts buried in here, but it’s going to take a couple more careful listens to appreciate whether they are the contrasts I’m looking for. Right now, I fear they’re not.
It’s almost pointless to do a first impression for this album; so far, I'm having a difficult time distinguishing one track from the next. Hopefully that will change with repeated listens and closer attention paid to the lyrics. There are a couple songs that I vaguely remember enjoying more than others, but I also remember wondering: is this the same song I just listened to? Have I been listening to the same song on repeat for an hour?
So far, this feels like one of your worst submissions yet. Maybe I’m just not in the mood to be writing up first impressions right now, but I found a couple of these songs so boring as to induce anxiety. As much as I’ve heard about this group/artist, I expected something better than a meandering, moody mess.
Curious to know what Lucas's link to the theme was as it's not particularly obvious to me.Mezzanine and Child in Time feel like very clear reflections of a particular period of time, the former about the 90s in the UK and the very tense mood within the band, the latter about the Vietnam War. Both are very iconic pieces in their respective genres as well.
Very nice, I like it. :tupCurious to know what Lucas's link to the theme was as it's not particularly obvious to me.Mezzanine and Child in Time feel like very clear reflections of a particular period of time, the former about the 90s in the UK and the very tense mood within the band, the latter about the Vietnam War.
Give us some scores and let us match those to the submissions :neverusethis:
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At this point, we're probably all just hoping for "less bad than my opponent".
I'm still going with, none of y'all actually like music :biggrin:I like to think that the scores in my last roulette (and resulting hit to my bank balance) would suggest otherwise.
You might be the exception :tupI'm still going with, none of y'all actually like music :biggrin:I like to think that the scores in my last roulette (and resulting hit to my bank balance) would suggest otherwise.
there is no single thing in this world that i enjoyWell, we all knew that. :lol
Results coming in 15 hours or so. Warning: the scores arent great.
Yes! I thought you'd like that album since, as you said, it's scattered and has a lot of different elements thrown into it :smiley:
No, to battle my fellow countryman. I think I know what band I will be sending. Will probably take until tomorrow for me to put the album together.
By the way I like how Sacul's writeup doesn't have the favourite songs mentioned at all. It's as if the whole album was just too shitty to mention those. :biggrin:
I'm rooting for you man, don't let me down.
I don't think Lucas will cater to anyone's tastes and neither would Diego, I think you're fine in that department. It's up to you though.
p.s.I am not much into folk, but I really like the folky songs on If/When. Still have to digest the last song but it is promising. Riverman is my favorite, I didn't expect a song like that from them and it's a type of song 100% in line with my tastes.
Cyril: this Gabriel Kahane album (The Ambassador) is lovely. Just listening to Empire Liquor Mart again, right now.
LordCost: The Tea Club album you mentioned (If/When) is gonna take a lot more time to digest than I've given it—97% of my listening has obviously been focused on the final four albums above—but I'm intrigued by what I've heard.
i'm rooting for nekov :corn
Yeah, he's cool and all, but I really like that Parama guy.:biggrin:
Given how some of the un-dead mob seem to be against me I would actually prefer to skip that part :lolI don't think the mob would like whatever I choose either, that's why I'll go with option a ;D.
I'll let Sacul decide
Now, to battle my fellow countryman.Top 10 anime final battles.
I'm rooting for you man, don't let me down.:metal
Yeah, he's cool and all, but I really like that Parama guy.:sadpanda:
Damn, shame you didn't like it at all. :sadpanda: I hoped you might get some enjoyment out of it as I've scored well with both proggy stuff and upbeat stuff. Ah well, no matter.
Although I do think your categorisation of them as "happy Swedes" isn't quite right, I mean the whole album is about relationship difficulties, and the lead singer has struggled with alcoholism and briefly left the band in 2017 because of it, so :P
Anyway this was a really fun roulette, thanks for having me! Good luck to the finalists.
And as usual, we're all waiting on Sacul now :lolI've only just decided on the artist I want to send :P. I'll send my entry tonight.
I dont know which one im less excited for :PDream the Electric Meme of course
So do the dead get to vote? :)
So do the dead get to vote? :)I think so. My pick for the dead is black wind
unfettering the hoary balls of karnakhehe hehe hehe :biggrin:
unfettering the hoary balls of karnakhehe hehe hehe :biggrin:
Good thing Sacul isn't dead or he would've been the last to vote :neverusethis:
I'll listen today!
Good thing Sacul isn't dead or he would've been the last to vote :neverusethis:
I'll listen today!
:lol
I'm listening momentarily.
Done... Keep sounds like background office music or a long seque track into something else. Black Wind is at least an actual song. I'll go with the latter.
Well I'm damned :lolThat's why I wasn't much in favor of the people's vote, but if it's coming my way I'll be it's first supporter ;D
Black Wind could've been decent if it had better vocals, I'm not sure if it was some vocal effect or something else, but I really didn't like it, even though musically it's alrightI am towards a similar opinion. I stopped following Dream The Electric Sleep, I just know Elizabeth and few other good or great songs, but the Black Wind song seems not special to me, the style got mainstream and I don't like much vocals too. Nils Frahm is just background music for what I heard, it is nice but not much more than that.
Weirdly, I kinda liked Nils Frahm more overall, so I vote for Keep.
Elizabeth is great too
Dunno any of the rest
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Any updates?
So it's like a modern day The Human Equation? :biggrin::hifive:
So it's like a modern day The Human Equation? :biggrin::hifive:
Im not sure how much weight to give to the opinions of the 9 people who were eliminated and chose to vote.Maximum weight :P
Im not sure how much weight to give to the opinions of the 9 people who were eliminated and chose to vote.Maximum weight :P
:ariich2:Im not sure how much weight to give to the opinions of the 9 people who were eliminated and chose to vote.Maximum weight :P
He's a mod, you should listen to him
Congratulations Nekov. I dont know how you managed to survive to the end, much less win the thing, but you did send some fantastic songs throughout the roulette and I would say on the balance of things you deserve it.
Nekov snatched victory from Sacul! Nice to see after Sacul bumped him out of winning my last one. :lol Congrats Nekov and Sacul!Yeah, revenge feels good :hat
Sacul - Nils FrahmI was very nervous after I sent it, thinking it wouldn't really appeal you, but I'm so glad it grew on you! Talisman was the one I had the most doubts about, since I was unsure how it fitted your tastes, but as you mentioned, Starts of the Lid did pretty well earlier in the game, so went with it.
I'm not sure what I was expecting from Nils Frahm, or why I initially found this underwhelming, but once I gave it a solid chance or two and accepted these pieces for what they were and took the time to actively engage with them (its so easy to let music like this fill the background and daydream without actually listening to whats happening), this grew on me a lot.
The biggest difference between this compilation and DTeS is consistency. His has higher highs (not much higher, but higher all the same), but also much lower lows; in fact, I cant identify any lows in these 8 tracks. As well as consistency in quality, this is more cohesive in terms of mood. Although you incorporated both simpler and more complex pieces, longer and shorter, more melodic and more ambient -- it all comes together really well, almost to the point where I could see these tracks all appearing on the same album. And it would be a very good album. Perhaps not my favorite of all the wonderful music you submitted to me throughout the roulette, but certainly up there.
The first couple of tracks remind me of the music of another contemporary composer whom I like a lot, Ludovico Einaudi, but these are perhaps even better than most of Einaudi's work. Unter is proof of that old cliche that sometimes less is more, Familiar is wonderfully introspective, and Keep sets the tone really well. The minimalist Talisman reminds me of the Stars of the Lid song I recieved earlier, for obvious reasons, and again I really like it. It feels to me like Im drifting in space waves -- a wonderfully calming experience. Additionally, it transitions really well into the next track, Some, which I appreciate for getting back to the more organic sound.
It's not really worth me picking favorite tracks, as they are all excellent and serving their purpose really well. The final three tracks, from Says onwards, is maybe the peak part of the listening experience, but that distinction doesnt quite do justice to the earlier tracks and especially Familiar and Talisman, which are so gorgeous. One thing I will say is that Im surprised you chose Keep for the voting. I feel it works really well within the context of the whole, but it's a little less satisfying to me as an individual track than some of the other options. Personally, I wouldve gone for Says, which I rate higher than anything this round except for Elizabeth.
Sorry Sacul. I know you'll probably be the last person to see this, but you really caught me off guard in this roulette. Great stuff all around.I'm very surprised as well, mostly considering how mediocre I began but slowly rose up in the ranks. Thanks for having me, it was a lot of fun! Btw, I may have some extra stuff if you're interested.
Top 10 anime final battles.Nekov snatched victory from Sacul! Nice to see after Sacul bumped him out of winning my last one. :lol Congrats Nekov and Sacul!Yeah, revenge feels good :hat
So Sacul sent better stuff for your tastes but lost due to our votes? :lol Compared to all my second places in roulettes, this might be even worse than any of them. :lolAnd I've just lost Buddyhunter's after leading most of it, tough luck :lol . Let's hope I can retain my crown on Katt's...