Author Topic: Orcus' Song Roulette v2.0 - A Music Contest: The Sequel (Read 25257 times)

antigoon · « **Reply #70 on:** October 21, 2011, 09:33:28 PM »

Let me tell you something about states

orcus116 · « **Reply #71 on:** October 22, 2011, 10:41:46 PM »

dethklok9 has dropped from the Roulette. Will post results tomorrow.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #72 on:** October 23, 2011, 09:49:41 PM »

orcus116 · « **Reply #73 on:** October 23, 2011, 10:13:10 PM »

Yeah I've been a bum today. Lots of birthday celebrations this weekend so I've been a little off my game.

Sigz · « **Reply #74 on:** October 23, 2011, 10:14:19 PM »

God dammit Orcus.

GOD DAMMIT ORCUS

orcus116 · « **Reply #75 on:** October 24, 2011, 07:42:19 PM »

Check your PM boxes. GOGOGOGO

zxlkho · « **Reply #76 on:** October 24, 2011, 07:46:30 PM »

Gorille85 · « **Reply #77 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:25:45 PM »

Quote from: zxlkho on October 24, 2011, 07:46:30 PM

done

antigoon · « **Reply #78 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:55:18 PM »

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #79 on:** October 24, 2011, 08:58:09 PM »

donenananana

orcus116 · « **Reply #80 on:** October 24, 2011, 09:46:46 PM »

Rankings and Round 3 rules are all typed, just waiting on two more people.

Riceball · « **Reply #81 on:** October 24, 2011, 11:16:06 PM »

Colour me intrigued.

orcus116 · « **Reply #82 on:** October 25, 2011, 04:59:16 AM »

Round 2 Results: Before and After
Selection type: Free-for-all

Results are in order from least points to most points:

zxlkho
Death - "Painkiller" (Judas Priest)
When I saw the two bands and that the song lengths were similar I just knew how this was going to turn out. Metal bands are generally the worst at doing covers because they're so enamored with their idols they emulate more than anything. So unfortunately instead of something cool with their talents we pretty much get "Painkiller with Death vocals in a different key". Just really not my thing.
Were we in agreement: No

Nekov
Demons and Wizards - "Immigrant Song" (Original by Led Zeppelin)
This is going to sound very strange because it breaks every single rule I've made for covers (in terms of being just a karaoke) but I think this actually comes off better as a power metal produced song. While I do like the Zeppelin version a lot it just seems to fit this genre well. Obviously it's a short song so there's not much to say but yeah that about sums it up.
Were we in agreement: Yes

antigoon
Stacy Dupree - "Silver Springs" (Original by Fleetwood Mac)
So a little more traditional of a cover than I would've liked but I gotta admit I liked her voice more than Stevie Nicks'. The song moves in a very pleasant way and I must say has a bit more power than the Fleetwood Mac version which has, well, that Fleetwood Mac flair of folky type English rock. It seemed about the right length and was pleasant but all in all what you see is what you get and it was just a very nice little song.
Were we in agreement: Yes

Ravenheart
Anathema - "Better Off Dead" (Original by Bad Religion)
Ok so this was cool. What do you do with a punk song? Why slow it down to a piano ballad of course! The vocals were pretty good although spotty in parts. Lyrically I think the song works in both regards. Pretty standard in terms of piano ballads go musically but I'll give it a lot of credit for completely turning the original around. I do like the faster pace of the Bad Religion version slightly more though.
Were we in agreement: No

MasterShakezula
Chicago - "I'm A Man" (Original by The Spencer Davis Group)
I'm not as well versed in Chicago as I should be being a fan of classic rock but I did take to this cover. Coming from back in the day when cover songs came out mere years, if not months, from the originals the styles of the song remains much in tack but there's definitely much more going on in the Chicago version, mostly good but not without faults. I understand why the band took it in a more pronounced direction in extending it to a jam but not really being one for drum solos I found it a little hard to appreciate. Still not a bad cover just a bit long.
Were we in agreement: No

Gorille
Mike Patton - "Il Cielo In Una Stanza" (Original by Mina)
I'll admit it, when I was listening to the original knowing full well I'd be hearing Mike Patton doing the cover I got a little excited. I really had no idea what to expect but once the groove set in and the voice started I really started digging it. The vocals are pretty much what I expected but I really loved the subtle modern touches on that 1960s Italian style pop. Very cool.
Were we in agreement: Yes

Perpetual Change
Ben Folds - "Bitches Ain't Shit" (Original by Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg)
I had heard about this cover for years but never had the pleasure of hearing it for myself so I gotta give PC credit for allowing me to. I knew it was coming but I absolutely lost it when he started signing. In fact one of my favorite novelty covers of all time is a spoken word version of "Gin N Juice" so I connected with this real well. The thing that really brings this song together is how well the band gets into it. That level of sincerity just makes it work so well. Oh and the audience guitar choir: yes.
Were we in agreement: Yes

The Tally:

13 - Gorille85
11 - Perpetual Change
11 - antigoon
10 - MasterShakezula
9 - zxlkho
8 - Ravenheart
5 - Nekov

orcus116 · « **Reply #83 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:00:23 AM »

Round 3: Genres? Genres!
Selection type: Random

How this round works:

So for some of you you'd like to think that your musical tastes are varied. But exactly how varied? Well to answer that let's leave it up to chance.

All players must PM me two numbers, each between 1 and 12. The numbers must not match and they can include both 1 and 12. Each number is assigned to a particular genre of music. The reason I've decided to choose two is to let the players figure out how they want to deal with their hand. So for example if you end up with "jazz" and "death metal", aside from having a hell of a time trying to find a band to pick from (though I'm sure they're out there) you can either choose to pick a song more geared towards jazz that includes some death metal elements or a death metal song that has some jazz elements. It's completely up to you.

I will be judging based on how well the song picks works within the two genres as well as their quality. So good luck!

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #84 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:27:52 AM »

I'm so glad the guitar choir worked with you. I was afraid of sending the live version due to the somewhat decreased audio and some mumbling around in the beginning and end. Good thing it paid off!

Riceball · « **Reply #85 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:01:53 AM »

Ok two (likely dumb-because-I'm-writing-my-thesis-and-can't-think-logically) questions:

~~What does the are we in agreement mean? I gather something to do with the PMs that went out, but yeah.~~ Problem solved by Nekov.
~~How did the scoring work that round?~~ Problem solved by doing maths in my head.

Nekov · « **Reply #86 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:09:36 AM »

Quote from: Riceball on October 25, 2011, 06:01:53 AM

What does the are we in agreement mean? I gather something to do with the PMs that went out, but yeah.

I believe that he refers that he agrees with peoples choice on whether the cover or the original is better.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #87 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:16:53 AM »

Quote

Metal bands are generally the worst at doing covers because they're so enamored with their idols they emulate more than anything. So unfortunately instead of something cool with their talents we pretty much get "Painkiller with Death vocals in a different key". Just really not my thing.

Agreed completely. Nearly every metal cover of a metal song I've ever heard has simply been the original updated with the vocal and production style trends of the day.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #88 on:** October 25, 2011, 10:59:41 AM »

Glad you liked the song!!

And GREAT theme for round 3!

I'm sure I'll love this round.

EDIT: Numbers sent.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #89 on:** October 25, 2011, 03:32:53 PM »

I assume you'll PM us the genres right away?

orcus116 · « **Reply #90 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:03:57 PM »

Yeah sorry I was at work all day. I'll get on this very shortly.

orcus116 · « **Reply #91 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:20:18 PM »

God I hate some of these combinations. In a hilarious way.

zxlkho · « **Reply #92 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:24:25 PM »

Quote from: orcus116 on October 25, 2011, 05:20:18 PM

God I hate some of these combinations. In a hilarious way.

No kidding.

zxlkho · « **Reply #93 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:36:07 PM »

Can I get new numbers? I literally don't have a single song.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #94 on:** October 25, 2011, 05:57:21 PM »

Orcus, why do you hate me? What happened to us?

orcus116 · « **Reply #95 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:00:44 PM »

It's part of the challenge!

And letters just remember it doesn't have to be exactly 50/50. It can be as low as like 90/10 as long as some elements are clearly there.

Pols Voice · « **Reply #96 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:01:13 PM »

Quote from: orcus116 on October 25, 2011, 04:59:16 AM

Chicago - "I'm A Man" (Original by The Spencer Davis Group)

This song and Flash Man from Mega Man 2...think about it. Now back to your regularly scheduled thread.

zxlkho · « **Reply #97 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:38:34 PM »

Alright that works then. I think I have something else in mind.

Nekov · « **Reply #98 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:52:01 PM »

Sent. This should be a very interesting round.

zxlkho · « **Reply #99 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:12:10 PM »

Sent. I did my best.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #100 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:18:21 PM »

Lol. I actually found something I think is pretty good. Had forgotten about that project....

Gorille85 · « **Reply #101 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:49:17 PM »

wut mine is so easy

Ravenheart · « **Reply #102 on:** October 25, 2011, 10:15:33 PM »

Quote from: Gorille85 on October 25, 2011, 09:49:17 PM

wut mine is so easy

Wanna trade?

zxlkho · « **Reply #103 on:** October 25, 2011, 10:21:08 PM »

Someone please send Lulu.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #104 on:** October 26, 2011, 04:48:52 PM »

Sent.

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