Author Topic: Lonestar's Song Roulette v.Who the F**K is That?? Final Results Up!!! (Read 62216 times)

lonestar · « **on:** December 12, 2011, 12:54:44 AM »

Showtime Bitches!!!!!!

I called it Who the FUCK is that simply because 80% of the bands talked about on DTF I have never heard, and though I am curious, I just don't have time to do it. I figured this would be a good way to be exposed to some new shit, and also learn a little about my fellow DTFers in the process.

The Contestants...

DTVT
Nekov
Obscure
Cup
Jingle.boy
King
PuffyPat
Sigzy-poo

I will be doing six rounds, scoring each on a scale of 1 to 5, based on these rankings of the songs...

5-

4-

3-

2-

1-

0-

Some of the rounds will be simply a "give me this type of song" type rounds, whereas some of the rounds, I will ask you to dig a bit into yourself and give me a story to go with the song.

For my taste, my favorite bands are DT, Yes, I.Q., Marillion, The Who, The Kinks. I am a huge fan of classic rock and prog. I love hair
metal, and a song that moves me will always score high. I love lyrics, they are a huge part of music to me. But as stated above, I am looking for new shit too, so feel free to take chances. I blindly bought a Porcupine Tree a couple months back solely on how DTF strokes them, and within a week had bought two more. If I find something that moves me, I will follow it to the end.

Music is a very personal thing. There is no good or bad, no right or wrong. Something that moves me may not move you, and vice versa. Don't be all butthurt or defensive if I don't like something, we are different people, and that's what makes communities like this so special.
I look forward to hearing all of your contributions. So without further ado.................

Round One- Simple, come out guns blazing and hit me with your best shot. Keep it under seven minutes. Deadline is Tuesday, noon PST.

PM me the link, and make it one I just click and listen. Sound quality isn't a huge issue with me, so Youtube is fine. I don't use any other music sites, so something easy. If it is difficult, I swear it will put me in a shitty mood when I listen to your song, so please show a touch of consideration for an old, computertarded fuck.

PM's being sent to the competitors now.

Nekov · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2011, 03:05:23 AM »

Will follow. Nice to know there are IQ fans

jingle.boy · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2011, 04:42:43 AM »

Oh, this bitch is bringing it. Do you have a last.fm or Rate Your Music or something... so we can check and pre-qualify our submissions before sending? If not, no sweat.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2011, 06:09:15 AM »

I will send a song in tonight!

lonestar · « **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2011, 07:57:23 AM »

Contest_Sanity had to drop out at the last minute due to some awesome news. I have a spot open.

We will do this first come, first served. The first song I receive, based on time sent of the PM, will be the new entrant. GOGOGO!!!!

lonestar · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2011, 08:40:31 AM »

And Nekov gets the open spot, I'll adjust the OP later today, but I gotta get moving.

Nekov · « **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2011, 08:42:18 AM »

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2011, 09:01:31 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on December 12, 2011, 07:57:23 AM

Contest_Sanity had to drop out at the last minute due to some awesome news.

Where is said awesome news?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #8 on:** December 12, 2011, 09:11:30 AM »

Quote from: DTVT on December 12, 2011, 09:01:31 AM

Quote from: lonestar on December 12, 2011, 07:57:23 AM
Contest_Sanity had to drop out at the last minute due to some awesome news.

Where is said awesome news?

I saw sed happy picks on FB.

Sigz · « **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2011, 09:47:20 AM »

I believe he just had a kid.

Gadough · « **Reply #10 on:** December 12, 2011, 02:43:21 PM »

Following.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2011, 03:53:35 PM »

IT'S ON OBSCURE!!!!! SEEEEEEEEENNNTTTTTTTT!!!!!

lonestar · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2011, 04:44:42 PM »

OK, just waiting on DTVT, obscure, and cup. You have til tomorrow, but I'm just anxious to FUCKING ROCK OUT!!!!

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2011, 05:59:14 PM »

so anxious you missed including me in this one master chef.

next time.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2011, 06:14:39 PM »

Who are you?

lonestar · « **Reply #15 on:** December 12, 2011, 11:14:07 PM »

Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on December 12, 2011, 05:59:14 PM

so anxious you missed including me in this one master chef.

next time.

Sorry bud, it was kind of a free for all. I only held spots for DTVT and sigz, everything else was first come-first serve, and they filled up quickly.

obscure · « **Reply #16 on:** December 13, 2011, 02:10:05 AM »

Song sent fuckers....

y'all.....

lonestar · « **Reply #17 on:** December 13, 2011, 02:25:25 AM »

Quote from: obscure on December 13, 2011, 02:10:05 AM

Song sent fuckers.... y'all.....

MasterShakezula · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2011, 07:06:03 AM »

My song is the sent, y'all.

lonestar · « **Reply #19 on:** December 13, 2011, 07:53:12 AM »

All songs have been received. I gave them all a quick listen, and they were good across the board, though coming from so many different directions. I'll try to have everything listened to and reviewed by tomorrow night. Thanks guys, this is going to be a hell of a lot of fun.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #20 on:** December 13, 2011, 08:00:34 AM »

^^that's what they all say in round one^^

look at nick's.....7 weeks later..we're still waiting for reviews.

lonestar · « **Reply #21 on:** December 13, 2011, 08:24:19 AM »

Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on December 13, 2011, 08:00:34 AM

^^that's what they all say in round one^^

look at nick's.....7 weeks later..we're still waiting for reviews.

If I don't get it done, were all fucked. I'm pulling twelve hour shifts Thursday through Monday.

Nekov · « **Reply #22 on:** December 13, 2011, 08:42:18 AM »

Pussy

lonestar · « **Reply #23 on:** December 13, 2011, 09:35:06 AM »

Quote from: Nekov on December 13, 2011, 08:42:18 AM

Pussy

It would be prudent to save the smartass comments until AFTER I judge the songs sent. *drops Nekov one point*

Gadough · « **Reply #24 on:** December 13, 2011, 10:17:43 AM »

inb4 Nekov sent the best song

Nekov · « **Reply #25 on:** December 13, 2011, 11:17:30 AM »

Hahaha. I wish.

lonestar · « **Reply #26 on:** December 13, 2011, 10:23:21 PM »

I added one more scoring level, it is now 0 points through 5, though I highly doubt anybody is capable of putting up a song that bad that I'd give it a zero. I just wanted a little more leeway in scoring to prevent a tie. If a tie does occur at the end, we will have a one song sudden death between the leaders.

glaurung · « **Reply #27 on:** December 13, 2011, 10:44:14 PM »

To be honest, I'm surprised you didn't give the maximum number of points the

emote.

lonestar · « **Reply #28 on:** December 13, 2011, 11:33:28 PM »

I could have done an increasing number of

based on how good the song was, and a

for the crappy songs.

lonestar · « **Reply #29 on:** December 14, 2011, 01:57:50 AM »

OK, I've listened to all the songs a couple of times, and am ready to review. I will review in the order they were recieved.

Sigz

Modest Mouse- Bukowski

On my first listen, I thought what the fuck, but it grew on each listen. After a quick bit of research on Charles Bukowski, it made so much more sense, that combined with my own struggles with alcoholism made the song really hit home. If this was planned, your one sneaky fucker. The one line,"Evil me, oh yeah I know, what good curves can you throw", I've lived that one a couple of times. I gotta say too that after my first round of listenings, about ten minutes later, this was the song stuck in my head, catchy little ditty at it's core. In general, this type of music is out of my zone, but it worked this time, and worked well.

I give this song a

, four points
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jingle.boy

Russel Allen and Jorn Lande- Hunter's Heart

Nice. Good rocking song, had me playing air guitar from the get go. The guitar work in the middle was fucking awesome, something I could listen to on a regular basis when I just need some rocking music. The only negatives, the chorus, especially the lyrics, were a bit hokie, kinda Thunderswordish. Also, I really didn't like the ending, they tried too hard to make it a hard ass finale, and failed. Overall a good tune though.

I give this song a

, three points
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Nekov

Frost- Welcome to Nowhere

First pitch home run, great fucking song. I kinda soaked it in the first listen, it carried me every other listen. I love songs that carry me as opposed to me listening to them, and this had that effect. I could have had the intro a bit shorter, but whatever. Really loved the singers voice. Gotta file these guys away for future listening and purchasing.

I give this song a

, five points
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Puffy Pat

Mars Volta- Cotopaxi

This is the reason my hearing is so fucked up, I just kept wanting to turn this song louder. Good strong, aggressive, and relentless song, really doesn't give you a chance to breathe. I bet this thing would be fucking killer live, but unfortunately, this isn't a live music round. Good call, right off the bat, I got a Rage Against the Machine vibe off them, I'll check more of their stuff out.

I give this song a

, four points
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Kingshmegland

Karmakanic- Let in Hollywood

Awww man, this song tried to get me, but just didn't. I did like having the bass up front, kind of a Entwistle-esque touch. It just jumped around too much at the end and lost me, I'm not sure how else I can explain it. Also, I just wasn't too hot on the singing.

I give this song a

, two points
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DTVT

Arena- Smoke and Mirrors

I think I had heard this song a while ago while listening to the Pandora I.Q. station, go figure. This was a case of right band, wrong song. Don't get me wrong, I liked the song, but it just didn't have the time to develop into what it could have been. I will definately add this band to my basket, but will probably look for one of the concept albums you said they had, when it comes to this type of prog, I like the long artsy fartsy shit.

I give this song

, three points
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Obscure

Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson- Last Rock and Roll Star

I like the good old hard rock feel of the song. No important message, no deep meaning, just fucking rock and roll. The rhythm part of the guitar got a bit old, and the solo was nice but a touch predictable. Not an amazing song, but a good bit of fun.

I give this song a

, two points
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Cup

Sigur Ros- Staralfur

Well, that was a curve ball after seven rocking tunes, but a welcome change. I can enjoy beautiful music like this a lot, especially at the right time, and you got me at the right time. I do like to understand the lyrics, but I'll let that slip for now. Not that I'm putting this into my judgement, but I watched the Planet Earth video with this song, and it was fucking beautiful. You gambled a bit cup, and it worked.

I give this song a

, three points

Round One Results-
Nekov-5
Sigz-4
Puffy Pat-4
jingle.boy-3
DTVT-3
Cup-3
King-2
Obscure-2

That's it for round one. This post took me over an hour, so I'm gonna take a break. Either tonight or tomorrow, I'll post the format for round two, be prepared to dig deep, it's gonna get personal.

Nekov · « **Reply #30 on:** December 14, 2011, 03:14:42 AM »

Quote from: Gadough on December 13, 2011, 10:17:43 AM

inb4 Nekov sent the best song

Do it again. It works

jingle.boy · « **Reply #31 on:** December 14, 2011, 05:28:46 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on December 14, 2011, 01:57:50 AM

Nekov

Frost- Welcome to Nowhere

First pitch home run, great fucking song. I kinda soaked it in the first listen, it carried me every other listen. I love songs that carry me as opposed to me listening to them, and this had that effect. I could have had the intro a bit shorter, but whatever. Really loved the singers voice. Gotta file these guys away for future listening and purchasing.

I give this song a , five points

Well played. I was hoping to sneak some Frost* in at some point. Which begs the question RJ, if a band is used once, are they off limits for the rest of the roulette?

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #32 on:** December 14, 2011, 06:11:12 AM »

obscure not living up to her name....tut tut honey....BRING IT!!!!

obscure · « **Reply #33 on:** December 14, 2011, 06:41:30 AM »

will try honey.... I'll strive to live up to your faith in me....

King Postwhore · « **Reply #34 on:** December 14, 2011, 06:56:13 AM »

obscure all this smack talk and we're in last.

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Author Topic: Lonestar's Song Roulette v.Who the F**K is That?? Final Results Up!!! (Read 62216 times)