Author Topic: ReaperKK's Roulette! - Final Results Are UP!!!! (Read 26435 times)

Nekov · « **Reply #140 on:** October 02, 2012, 04:38:28 PM »

God dammit UMH! Stop sending good songs

You should definitely check more of Anathema. Fantastic band. Will send soon

Elite · « **Reply #141 on:** October 02, 2012, 05:20:16 PM »

Dammit, that wasn't supposed to happen!

By the way, the name of the song is 'Thoughts (Part II)', the album it's on is called 'V'

Nekov · « **Reply #142 on:** October 02, 2012, 05:33:18 PM »

ReaperKK · « **Reply #143 on:** October 03, 2012, 06:24:07 AM »

Quote from: Elite on October 02, 2012, 05:20:16 PM

Dammit, that wasn't supposed to happen!
By the way, the name of the song is 'Thoughts (Part II)', the album it's on is called 'V'

What's a good album to start with on Spock's Beard? I wanna check them out among others this weekend.

Scorpion · « **Reply #144 on:** October 03, 2012, 06:35:51 AM »

Sent, though this is kind of a damage control round for me. Let's hope it works.

Nekov · « **Reply #145 on:** October 03, 2012, 06:39:57 AM »

Quote from: ReaperKK on October 03, 2012, 06:24:07 AM

Quote from: Elite on October 02, 2012, 05:20:16 PM
Dammit, that wasn't supposed to happen!
By the way, the name of the song is 'Thoughts (Part II)', the album it's on is called 'V'

What's a good album to start with on Spock's Beard? I wanna check them out among others this weekend.

I prefer Neal's era. I'd start with Snow, it's probably the easiest one to listen. The Kindness of Strangers is also a good choice

Scorpion · « **Reply #146 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:26:25 AM »

Fuck! I just found the perfect song, but it's 2:49.... what do you do if the song is too long? If it's just a one point reduction, then I might even risk it.

Zantera · « **Reply #147 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:40:35 AM »

Song sent!

Xanthul · « **Reply #148 on:** October 03, 2012, 09:44:26 AM »

I have absolutely no idea what to send... these restrictive rounds are screwing me, in the 6:30+ round I had to send something semi-terrible just to match the requirements and I think I'm going to have to do the same here. Hopefully it won't be another 4.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #149 on:** October 03, 2012, 04:28:13 PM »

Sent. This was a tough one, but I think I picked another winner.

kári · « **Reply #150 on:** October 04, 2012, 05:53:13 AM »

2:30 is REALLY short. I've got a few but most are <3:00. But I'll manage.

Scorpion · « **Reply #151 on:** October 04, 2012, 06:13:12 AM »

Seriously, can you extend the limit to 3.00? I'll even give you a picture of a cute cat, here:

Nekov · « **Reply #152 on:** October 05, 2012, 01:38:50 PM »

Reap?

Elite · « **Reply #153 on:** October 05, 2012, 02:43:59 PM »

Sent, within the limit with a good margin.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #154 on:** October 05, 2012, 04:14:04 PM »

I'm here I got most of the submissions today.

Sorry but 2:30 is the limit guys!

Results will be up sometime Sunday.

Nekov · « **Reply #155 on:** October 08, 2012, 09:03:49 AM »

Scorpion · « **Reply #156 on:** October 08, 2012, 03:08:45 PM »

ReaperKK · « **Reply #157 on:** October 08, 2012, 05:47:44 PM »

Round 6 Results!!:

Nekov - Bill Bruford - "One Of A Kind Part 1" - 8 points

First Listen: Groove track, like the xylophone and the guitar solo. I've never checked out Bill Bruford out but have heard of him, this is a great introduction.

Subsequent Listens: This song is going to make me regret setting the limit on the round so shortly, I really like the tune. It's just so damn funky, can't wait to hear more music.

Ultimetalhead - The Offspring - "Staring At The Sun" - 7 points

First Listen: I'm not really familiar with The Offspring except for the radio hits and one song called "Smash It Up" that I really like. This is a good song, quick and fun. Something I would have loved when I was 16 or 17.

Subsequent Listens: Good song, I really want to check out more of the band as soon as possible.

Zantera - Fang Island - "The Illnois" - 8 points

First Listen: Just hits you in the face with a wall of sound and I love it!

Subsequent Listens: It's a great little upbeat tune that sounds like it's the opener or closer of the album.

Xanthul - Rise Against - "Last Chance Blueprint" - 7 points

First Listen: Haven't heard much from Rise Against but this is a good track, quick, again something I would've loved when younger.

Subsequent Listens: Very strong song, for some reason I see this making it into my biking playlist.

Kari - Vampire Weekend - "A-Punk" - 7 points

First Listen: I had to go with the second song because it falls under 2:30. I will listen to the other track tho. I love the woodwinds at the end of the song.

Subsequent Listens: Nice song but doesn't really click with me, hard to score, I don't want to give it a 6 because I feel it's too low but I don't want to give it a 7 because I feel it's too high but with all this happy music I'll give it a 7.

Elite - Sublime - "Seed" - 8 points

First Listen: Sublime, honestly I wasn't expecting to like it because I've been so burned out on all the stuff I hear on the radio but this is a really good song!

Subsequent Listens: Great, great song, I love the reggae, the punk, and even a guitar solo!

Ravenheart - The Cramps - "Zombie Dance" - 5 points

First Listen: Interesting song, it fits the criteria perfectly tho.

Subsequent Listens: I don't think I'll be listening to this that often, it's a interesting song but not really for me.

Scorpion - Arctic Monkeys - "You Probably Couldn't See For The Lights But You Were Looking Straight At Me" - 7 points

First Listen: Fun song, I love the vocal style of this song.

Subsequent Listen: Nice fun track, goes well with the theme. Solid song.

Scores:

Nekov - 46
Ultimetalhead - 46
Zantera - 45
Kari - 44
Xanthul - 42
Scorpion - 41
Elite - 41
Ravenheart - 37
Sigz - 25

Round 7 - Electronica!

I'm a big fan of music that has some sort of electronic element infused into it, a perfect example would be OSI. Send me your best electronic infused music, or you can send me EDM songs as well.

If this round is too tough for you guys let me know early so I can possibly make an alternate option.

Elite · « **Reply #158 on:** October 08, 2012, 05:51:36 PM »

Cool, glad you liked that!

Just to confirm; that theme is fine for me.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #159 on:** October 08, 2012, 06:09:36 PM »

Yeesh. I don't think I have anything for this one, since OSI is pretty much the only electronic music I listen to. I'll gladly hear that alternate option.

Sigz · « **Reply #160 on:** October 08, 2012, 06:21:39 PM »

Wait, have you not gotten my round 5 and 6 songs? I sent them both.

edit: Turns out round 6 never sent and just ended up in drafts, sent now. I sent round 5, but I mistakenly labeled it round 4, so maybe that was the confusion? It's a Portico Quartet song.

Nekov · « **Reply #161 on:** October 08, 2012, 06:28:23 PM »

I think you mixed your reviews, you have one for me from round 2

Also, glad you liked Bruford. You should definitely check him out, the guy's a beast

Edit: Sent

ReaperKK · « **Reply #162 on:** October 08, 2012, 07:57:30 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on October 08, 2012, 06:21:39 PM

Wait, have you not gotten my round 5 and 6 songs? I sent them both.

edit: Turns out round 6 never sent and just ended up in drafts, sent now. I sent round 5, but I mistakenly labeled it round 4, so maybe that was the confusion? It's a Portico Quartet song.

I didn't get it from round 5 or 6, I'll check for the round 5 and let you know. I'll listen to your songs tomorrow and post them

ReaperKK · « **Reply #163 on:** October 08, 2012, 07:58:31 PM »

Quote from: Nekov on October 08, 2012, 06:28:23 PM

I think you mixed your reviews, you have one for me from round 2

Also, glad you liked Bruford. You should definitely check him out, the guy's a beast

Edit: Sent

Oops sorry

Scorpion · « **Reply #164 on:** October 09, 2012, 01:47:41 AM »

Woot! Not bad for a damage control round.

What's the alternative theme? I have something, probably, but I'd like to hear the alternative as well.

Zantera · « **Reply #165 on:** October 09, 2012, 02:18:41 AM »

Cool that you liked Fang Island, the song is actually neither the opener or closer, it's in the middle of the album. But if you liked that song, I think you will like the whole album, it's very upbeat and pretty happy.

Will have to think a bit about the next round, but I will most likely have sent a song by the end of the day.

Xanthul · « **Reply #166 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:28:00 AM »

Zantera · « **Reply #167 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:53:48 AM »

Song sent!

Xanthul · « **Reply #168 on:** October 10, 2012, 02:58:49 AM »

I was just taking a look at the rankings and damn... if it weren't for round 4 I'd be up there fighting with the best. I'm learning a lot from this experience from the participant's side, my next roulette as a host will be very different to my previous one.

Elite · « **Reply #169 on:** October 10, 2012, 03:57:34 AM »

What do you mean exactly? ^

Also, is there an alternative theme? Because I waited with sending until the real theme would be confirmed. If not, I'll send something tonight!

Xanthul · « **Reply #170 on:** October 10, 2012, 04:05:09 AM »

Well, for that round I had to send something that I wouldn't have scored too high myself, but the theme was so concise that I really didn't have anything else. Worst part is that I had Godspeed which would have fit perfectly but I had used it in a previous round, so I was screwed. For my next roulette I'm thinking that I will either have mostly free rounds or maybe allow participants to swap submissions - for example in this case, I would have moved my Godpseed score to round 4 and sent a new song for round 2 instead.

Not a big deal anyway, it's just a game and the main goal is to have fun and let Reap find new music... I guess I just hate losing at anything

Zantera · « **Reply #171 on:** October 10, 2012, 04:21:03 AM »

I think one of the best things if you're hosting a roulette is to keep the rounds somewhat open to imagination. If you have a very strict theme, it's going to suit some people better than others, but if you have a more open theme, then everybody has a higher chance to win, pretty much.

Elite · « **Reply #172 on:** October 10, 2012, 04:25:14 AM »

Yes, that's what I'm trying to do, but also with the side missions I'm trying to create some extra options for players to score points not only by sending something, but by guesses stuff or sending something more specific. On paper, mine should work out, but it's always a try-out I guess. I just looked at what other people had done and tried to make something new out of it, which is limiting of course, since the general game (sending songs and scoring them) stays the same.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #173 on:** October 10, 2012, 10:02:15 AM »

While my themes are may seem difficult I'm really lenient of judging, no one knows exactly what I'm looking for but if I enjoy the song then you get a high score. Usually the ways the scores work is like this:

Scores 5-6: If I hear this song on the radio I'll listen to it and not skip it, probably won't see out the song

Scores 7-8: I really like the song, I'm definitely keeping it, probably will check out more at some other date

Scores 9-10: I LOVE the song and I'll be checking out more work immediately.

After doing these rounds I already know what to expect from you guys in terms of submission, in the end I just want to find good music and so far everyone has submitted music that I really like, so in my eyes the roulette has been a tremendous success.

Xanthul · « **Reply #174 on:** October 10, 2012, 12:44:14 PM »

That's what counts

, plus I'm having a blast so I can't complain really

News: Welcome back, Mike Portnoy!

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