Author Topic: 2016 Roulette Championship v. THE CONCLUSION (Read 107471 times)

Bolsters · « **Reply #595 on:** February 18, 2016, 05:28:13 PM »

All but two are in thus far.

Edit: Everyone is now in.

Nekov · « **Reply #596 on:** February 19, 2016, 06:54:05 AM »

I'm amazed at the speed people are submitting, normally you have one guy that takes forever.

Tyrias · « **Reply #597 on:** February 19, 2016, 09:22:32 AM »

Regarding any point changes to It's A Miracle by Roger Waters:
There were some parts I liked more in the live version, some parts I liked less. I missed the eerie "miracle, miracle" chant at the end of the song. Also, I felt Roger Water's vocals were slightly more varied in the studio version, they seemed a bit less expressive in the live version. On the positive side we have the intro, which feels more alive and breathing in the live version. The background choirs that appear at times also have more of an emotional impact. The biggest plus for the live version is the outro, though. The guitar solo and the choirs just seem so huge and alive, especially compared to the studio version.
In total, I like the live version a bit more and I'd give it a solid 12. Can you change that in the scoreboard for Round 4, Bolsters?

I'll probably start listening to the next round tomorrow, but some of the comments in the thread and via pm have me intrigued.

Also, I relistened to all the songs where I listened to a different version than the one that was sent, but it didn't change my score for any of them

jingle.boy · « **Reply #598 on:** February 19, 2016, 09:44:49 AM »

Great! So the guy I need to catch just got a post-round bonus and I'm either further behind. I scored 5th out of 7 this round - the two people I scored higher than - Nekov and Wolfking - are the two people I didn't need to out-perform.

P.S. Is the sarcasm thick enough?

I must reiterate, I'm not bitching... just being realistic and honest about the situation and my chances (slim to none) of advancing.

Nekov · « **Reply #599 on:** February 19, 2016, 09:56:44 AM »

jingle.boy · « **Reply #600 on:** February 19, 2016, 11:19:24 AM »

Usually those are reserved for whiners. Guess I'm not getting the point across that I'm not whining or bitching.

Evermind · « **Reply #601 on:** February 19, 2016, 11:34:25 AM »

Quote from: Tyrias on February 19, 2016, 09:22:32 AM

In total, I like the live version a bit more and I'd give it a solid 12. Can you change that in the scoreboard for Round 4, Bolsters?

Scorp and Seneca, thank you for keeping my second place warm, now kindly move aside.

Scorpion · « **Reply #602 on:** February 19, 2016, 12:41:05 PM »

Since you'll be furious at me anyway after this round, why not.

Nekov · « **Reply #603 on:** February 19, 2016, 01:16:52 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on February 19, 2016, 11:19:24 AM

Usually those are reserved for whiners. Guess I'm not getting the point across that I'm not whining or bitching.

I know, I'm just messing with you Chad

Bolsters · « **Reply #604 on:** February 19, 2016, 04:49:01 PM »

Quote from: Tyrias on February 19, 2016, 09:22:32 AM

Regarding any point changes to It's A Miracle by Roger Waters:
In total, I like the live version a bit more and I'd give it a solid 12. Can you change that in the scoreboard for Round 4, Bolsters?

Done.

wolfking · « **Reply #605 on:** February 19, 2016, 04:54:46 PM »

WTF? Can I send a live version of the FW song and hope to get a better score?

425 · « **Reply #606 on:** February 19, 2016, 06:56:34 PM »

No, the issue was that Evermind sent Bolsters the live version at the start, but Bolsters passed along the studio version to us judges. We're correcting for a mistake, not granting Evermind a second chance to garner more points.

Tyrias · « **Reply #607 on:** February 19, 2016, 11:20:43 PM »

You are free to send live versions though, if you think we will like them more.

Sacul · « **Reply #608 on:** February 20, 2016, 12:05:32 AM »

Can I send a 36-min song next round?

Tyrias · « **Reply #609 on:** February 20, 2016, 12:16:39 AM »

Quote from: Sacul on February 20, 2016, 12:05:32 AM

Can I send a 36-min song next round?

I'd rather you don't

Crow · « **Reply #610 on:** February 20, 2016, 12:18:52 AM »

light of day day of darkness for next round

Sacul · « **Reply #611 on:** February 20, 2016, 12:29:11 AM »

Quote from: Tyrias on February 20, 2016, 12:16:39 AM

Quote from: Sacul on February 20, 2016, 12:05:32 AM
Can I send a 36-min song next round?

I'd rather you don't

But what if you fucking love it?

Tyrias · « **Reply #612 on:** February 20, 2016, 12:39:51 AM »

Quote from: Sacul on February 20, 2016, 12:29:11 AM

Quote from: Tyrias on February 20, 2016, 12:16:39 AM
Quote from: Sacul on February 20, 2016, 12:05:32 AM
Can I send a 36-min song next round?

I'd rather you don't
But what if you fucking love it?

Well, I probably won't have the time to digest it in a roulette scenario

Sacul · « **Reply #613 on:** February 20, 2016, 12:43:18 AM »

Well if I pass to the next tier I'll definitely send it since we'd only be 5 players

Tyrias · « **Reply #614 on:** February 20, 2016, 12:46:45 AM »

There's a 15 minute time limit until round 7 anyway

425 · « **Reply #615 on:** February 20, 2016, 03:18:03 PM »

Just listened for the first time. I don't think I've ever had a more positive first impression of a roulette round. First impressions are far from everything, but I just wanted to say that on the first run, I'm really positive and excited about this round.

Tyrias · « **Reply #616 on:** February 20, 2016, 03:28:21 PM »

My first impression is relatively positive as well. I'm stuck in a broken train right now, so I have enough time to listen to the songs.
Also, I have a bit of a suspicion that Scorpion just totally cockblocked Evermind's planned Round 7 song. I don’t know for sure though.

Scorpion · « **Reply #617 on:** February 20, 2016, 04:02:10 PM »

Song, probably not. Band, yeah probably.

Sacul · « **Reply #618 on:** February 20, 2016, 05:48:10 PM »

Quote from: 425 on February 20, 2016, 03:18:03 PM

Just listened for the first time. I don't think I've ever had a more positive first impression of a roulette round. First impressions are far from everything, but I just wanted to say that on the first run, I'm really positive and excited about this round.

Crap, I was expecting the others to fuck up

Evermind · « **Reply #619 on:** February 20, 2016, 10:47:13 PM »

It's not like I've got only one band to send for Round 7. *shrug*

Nekov · « **Reply #620 on:** February 21, 2016, 08:47:28 AM »

I'm trying not to think of round 7 yet, that's gonna be a hard one.

Glad to hear the first impressions overall are good, just hope that remains over the upcoming listents.

Evermind · « **Reply #621 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:12:39 AM »

I think my song can only grow with the subsequent listens, so I guess I'm fine this round. I mean, I may be wrong, but everyone I know who heard that song appreciated it more and more with each listen. I'm fairly sure 425 will like it a lot, and I have no idea about the other two judges, but well, we'll see.

Tyrias · « **Reply #622 on:** February 23, 2016, 12:36:06 AM »

3 listens in, and I have to agree this is a very strong round overall. There's one big dud though that fails to do anything for me as of now. Everything elsr ranges from pretty good to awesome.

Bolsters · « **Reply #623 on:** February 23, 2016, 12:53:33 AM »

Quote from: Tyrias on February 23, 2016, 12:36:06 AM

There's one big dud though that fails to do anything for me as of now.

Edit: New additions to the banned list:

Avantasia
Beyond The Bridge
Faunts
Flaming Row
James Blake
Lord Huron
Pyramaze

Evermind · « **Reply #624 on:** February 23, 2016, 01:23:55 AM »

Um, no, I didn't plan sending any of these for Round 7.

Nekov · « **Reply #625 on:** February 23, 2016, 03:26:26 AM »

Well I did, and I'm afraid I might be the one who sent the big dud for Tyrias..

Tyrias · « **Reply #626 on:** February 23, 2016, 04:24:21 AM »

Well, you'll find out tomorrow evening probably

.

Also, "the big dud" grew on me a bit on my fourth listen, but there are still some problems with it that put it quite a bit below anything else this round.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #627 on:** February 23, 2016, 04:52:20 AM »

Damn... there is something in there I was seriously considering for the next round.

425 · « **Reply #628 on:** February 23, 2016, 11:54:23 AM »

I'm interested to see what Tyrias thinks is a dud, because I don't think there are any of those here.

I suppose the consequence of everybody doing well by the main judge (me) is that it suddenly become much more important what the other two judges think.

I will hopefully post writeups today. If not today, then tomorrow. ~~If not today nor yet tomorrow then some other day.~~

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #629 on:** February 23, 2016, 01:05:25 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on February 23, 2016, 04:52:20 AM

Damn... there is something in there I was seriously considering for the next round.

I never pegged you as a James Blake fan

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Author Topic: 2016 Roulette Championship v. THE CONCLUSION (Read 107471 times)