Author Topic: Roulette of Champions - FINAL RESULTS, pg 15! (Read 59118 times)

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #490 on:** February 06, 2013, 02:14:47 PM »

Quote from: ariich on February 06, 2013, 12:26:23 AM

I think it's important to note that of the 5 people who guessed GuitarCozmo, one of them was even Coz himself.

Brilliant.

lonestar · « **Reply #491 on:** February 06, 2013, 02:21:48 PM »

Rich, Heretic, and I.....

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #492 on:** February 06, 2013, 02:22:25 PM »

ariich · « **Reply #493 on:** February 06, 2013, 02:28:57 PM »

lonestar · « **Reply #494 on:** February 06, 2013, 02:30:54 PM »

King Postwhore · « **Reply #495 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:07:24 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on February 06, 2013, 02:21:48 PM

Rich, Heretic, and I.....

I was thinking more like this.

Heretic · « **Reply #496 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:38:31 PM »

Ah yes, that picture captures my flowing, blonde hair perfectly.

Lolzeez · « **Reply #497 on:** February 06, 2013, 03:38:37 PM »

This is the most excited that I've ever been on this forum EVER. That judge better be Kevin Moore.

ariich · « **Reply #498 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:32:33 PM »

RESULTS – FINAL (PART ONE)

Ok, so here are my thoughts.

Lonestar – IQ (Frequency, The Seventh House, Common Ground)

I’ve never really listened to IQ before. I think I heard one song once, and it didn’t really interest me at all, and so I sort of wrote them off as a second tier prog band. These three songs haven’t elevated them to top tier as such, but I feel that I know much more about their sound now and, actually, they’re pretty good. Nice melodies, tasteful playing, generally quite a good feel. Maybe slightly middle of the round, in that nothing particularly stands out, and as with some of your previous submissions, the songs feel a little unnecessarily long. But nicely done, and pleasant to listen to.

Favourite of the three: Frequency

Score: 2.5

Heretic – Kvelertak (Blodtørst, Utrydd dei svake, Offernatt)

I have absolutely no idea what’s going on, but this is really enjoyable! Not sure I really get that much of a punk vibe, but the blend of black metal and straight forward rock’n’roll works surprisingly well, and their playing is really very, very slick. The big downside is that it does get quite grating after a while.

It has definitely entertained me enough to want to check out their album, and as I get used to their style I may start to love it, but right now three songs in a row was a bit much, and the middle one in particular didn’t hold my attention so well.

Favourite of the three: Offernatt

Score: 2.5

So, basically, I genuinely can’t decide between these two bands. They’re almost the polar opposites of each other, but each has its own qualities and downsides, and really I can’t decide. So, over to the mystery judge to cast the deciding vote…

WindMaster · « **Reply #499 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:33:50 PM »

FUCK YEA, KVELERTAK!

Scorpion · « **Reply #500 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:39:18 PM »

Well, I'd say congrats to RJ. I doubt that the Mystery Judge will rank Kvelertak higher than IQ (though he should

- nothing against IQ)

lonestar · « **Reply #501 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:41:04 PM »

Holy crap. I'm literally pissing myself here.

Heretic · « **Reply #502 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:41:24 PM »

Quote from: Scorpion on February 06, 2013, 04:39:18 PM

Well, I'd say congrats to RJ. I doubt that the Mystery Judge will rank Kvelertak higher than IQ (though he should - nothing against IQ)

Agreed! I was counting on Rich here haha. 'twas fun either way!

ariich · « **Reply #503 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:42:54 PM »

I would say both bands have a good shot with him. He likes some older school stuff, but likes heavy modern stuff too.

Good luck both.

lonestar · « **Reply #504 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:43:55 PM »

When are his results coming...

King Postwhore · « **Reply #505 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:49:42 PM »

QUICK!! HURRY BEFORE RJ GOES THROUGH ANOTHER PAIR OF UNDERWARE!!!!

ariich · « **Reply #506 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:50:23 PM »

Whenever he's made up his mind...

lonestar · « **Reply #507 on:** February 06, 2013, 04:55:08 PM »

Edited for postcount...

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #508 on:** February 06, 2013, 06:00:51 PM »

I like both bands, but I like IQ more. They also have a deeper catalog for lonestar to go with. Frequency was a good call, and you probably didn't want to bombard him with the super long epics.

Nekov · « **Reply #509 on:** February 06, 2013, 06:31:15 PM »

Only 2.5 for that IQ song? Fail

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #510 on:** February 06, 2013, 06:31:52 PM »

^ That too.

lonestar · « **Reply #511 on:** February 06, 2013, 06:43:25 PM »

I sent a variety of IQ, Frequency is right in the middle. Seventh House is 15 minutes, and Common Ground is a short(by IQ standards) piece. Felt that the three give a good overview of what the band has to offer.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #512 on:** February 07, 2013, 04:50:21 AM »

Final Write Up by ~mystery~

Probably a bit of a let down for most, finding out that "yours truly" was the ~mystery~ judge. Jingle, should be kicking himself. I practically gave it away in the second to last week when, after being eliminated (despite getting a 4), I was spinning his hair 80's band in the "What Full Length Album Did You Just Listen To" thread. Curious timing.

But to the winner.

Heretic - you sent us some crazy punk. Not my thing brother. It was risky and worth a shot that you might catch me on a good day. The music was excellent but the starts and stops bothered me, as did the vocals. And I can handle harsh vocals. They were just too wacky. I don't know how Rich scored them at the time of this writing but I suspect he didn't much care for them either. He's a bit more on the gentler vocal side than I so I wonder if you really were taking a risk or throwing ol'Lonestar a bone. I guess you can all can debate that until the next Tourney of Champs.

Lonestar - Winner, but only barely. That is to say, your 70's prog band barely beat a crusty-vocalled punk band. It was good, and had good parts - nice bass and great keys. But dreadfully droning vocals. Perhaps all good prog bands suffer from questionable vocals but it's a good thing they went on long scenic passages. Reminded me of a YES "light" in some spots.

If I had to score these in the regular rounds they'd probably both have gotten 2.0 -2.5 's respectively. But I had to choose a winner.

It is Lonestar.

Congratulations - you are the Roulette Champion of Champions at DTF. Make yourself a t-shirt, ice a cake with those very words and eat it.

****of course.....I wasn't really in it. Neither was Rich. And neither was Raven....omissions that may take some of the luster off your shiny trophy****

Thanks to all who participated. Great Music was shared and discussed and that's really what this board has always been about.

ytse

Scorpion · « **Reply #513 on:** February 07, 2013, 05:28:41 AM »

Well, alright! I wouldn't have guessed Ytse to be the MJ, but it does make sense, looking back. Shame that it wasn't Blob.

I had a lot of fun following this one, and

Quote from: Scorpion on February 06, 2013, 04:39:18 PM

congrats to RJ

Lolzeez · « **Reply #514 on:** February 07, 2013, 05:42:34 AM »

Quote from: Scorpion on February 07, 2013, 05:28:41 AM

Shame that it wasn't Blob.

This.

But yeah. Good job Loney!

wasteland · « **Reply #515 on:** February 07, 2013, 05:51:31 AM »

Congratulations to Lonestar for winning, for Heretic for making it to the finals and to all the other DTFers that made this special event especially special. And of course thanks to the two guys running this roulette! We should have one of this each year!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #516 on:** February 07, 2013, 05:55:01 AM »

Congrats my friend!! And great showing Heretic!!!

lonestar · « **Reply #517 on:** February 07, 2013, 08:12:39 AM »

Fucking sweet!!!!!!

Thanks guys, and thanks to all the fellow participants. This was a hell of a lot of fun!!!!!

Heretic · « **Reply #518 on:** February 07, 2013, 09:44:51 AM »

Welp, with Ytse being the mystery judge I'm surprised I got even this far. Either way, good job to everyone. I'm glad he's over though, now I don't have to worry about internet deadlines

lonestar · « **Reply #519 on:** February 07, 2013, 10:30:46 AM »

Thanks for the good fight bud!!!

And now for an uncharacteristic moment of non-humility from me.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxj0ktELVRw

obscure · « **Reply #520 on:** February 07, 2013, 10:46:03 AM »

lonestar · « **Reply #521 on:** February 07, 2013, 10:48:03 AM »

King Postwhore · « **Reply #522 on:** February 07, 2013, 11:25:35 AM »

Awe man. RJ got a lap dance for winning.

obscure · « **Reply #523 on:** February 07, 2013, 11:35:51 AM »

you blabbermouth!!! I thought it would stay between us

King Postwhore · « **Reply #524 on:** February 07, 2013, 11:43:28 AM »

Well it's obvious Nem. I see you shakin' in that virtual dance with your pom poms.

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Poll

Which semi-finalist should win? (see song links on Pg 13)

Author Topic: Roulette of Champions - FINAL RESULTS, pg 15! (Read 59118 times)