Author Topic: Evermind's Second Roulette v. The Aftermath (Read 124645 times)

TAC · « **Reply #945 on:** March 17, 2016, 05:50:17 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on March 16, 2016, 04:10:53 PM

Surprised to see Shooting Star from you Tim - good song though .

Why? They are a cool fogey band. I had their first three albums when I was a kid, and I specifically wore out Hang On For Your Life.
Still never figured out if they were a pedestrian band that got lucky with some great tunes, or a great band that sucked half the time..

I had an awesome long song (between 10-15) for this round, but long songs haven't seemed to do that well here. I ended up sending the song that I should've sent in the round 3.

Evermind · « **Reply #946 on:** March 17, 2016, 05:53:26 AM »

Damnation Angels song was 9+ minutes and both Redemption and Suspyre were well past seven minutes, so it's not exactly the length problem, really.

TAC · « **Reply #947 on:** March 17, 2016, 05:54:37 AM »

OK, so I should've said MY long songs!

bl5150 · « **Reply #948 on:** March 17, 2016, 05:54:58 AM »

Quote from: TAC on March 17, 2016, 05:50:17 AM

Quote from: bl5150 on March 16, 2016, 04:10:53 PM
Surprised to see Shooting Star from you Tim - good song though .

Why? They are a cool fogey band.

Well I suppose later on they became more an AOR band - not a band too many metalheads would be talking about and the sort of band you might find in that DTF thread you love so much

The earlier stuff (like you sent) rocked a bit more though.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #949 on:** March 17, 2016, 05:56:52 AM »

My only great score was the only time where I went with an 8+ minute song, been sending a lot of short songs. This round, I went with a fairly short one again. the only long song I'm confident in is like 19 minutes so that would give me a 4 point penalty

TAC · « **Reply #950 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:12:04 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on March 17, 2016, 05:54:58 AM

Quote from: TAC on March 17, 2016, 05:50:17 AM
Quote from: bl5150 on March 16, 2016, 04:10:53 PM
Surprised to see Shooting Star from you Tim - good song though .

Why? They are a cool fogey band.

Well I suppose later on they became more an AOR band - not a band too many metalheads would be talking about and the sort of band you might find in that DTF thread you love so much The earlier stuff (like you sent) rocked a bit more though.

Seemed the term AOR changed in connotation over the years. Album Oriented Rock was exactly what a band like Shooting Star was. Seemed AOR somehow became Wimp Rock. Should've been renamed WOR!

wolfking · « **Reply #951 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:15:28 AM »

Might have to wait 24 hours to send a song. Haven't really had a chance to look for something and it's already 10:15. $:-\$

TAC · « **Reply #952 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:17:52 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on March 17, 2016, 06:15:28 AM

Might have to wait 24 hours to send a song. Haven't really had a chance to look for something and it's already 10:15. $:-\$

Let's get keen on it, bro!

wolfking · « **Reply #953 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:19:54 AM »

Quote from: TAC on March 17, 2016, 06:17:52 AM

Quote from: wolfking on March 17, 2016, 06:15:28 AM
Might have to wait 24 hours to send a song. Haven't really had a chance to look for something and it's already 10:15. $:-\$

Let's get keen on it, bro!

Um, who's leading at the moment?

TAC · « **Reply #954 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:23:52 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on March 17, 2016, 06:19:54 AM

Quote from: TAC on March 17, 2016, 06:17:52 AM
Quote from: wolfking on March 17, 2016, 06:15:28 AM
Might have to wait 24 hours to send a song. Haven't really had a chance to look for something and it's already 10:15. $:-\$

Let's get keen on it, bro!

Um, who's leading at the moment?

wolfking · « **Reply #955 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:28:10 AM »

You asked for it.

I actually hate shit talking to be honest. It may come back to bite me in the ass haha.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #956 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:39:16 AM »

Quote from: Evermind on March 17, 2016, 05:53:26 AM

so it's not exactly the length problem, really.

Quote from: TAC on March 17, 2016, 06:23:52 AM

You'd rather he rub it "out"?

TAC · « **Reply #957 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:47:56 AM »

Actually, I'd rather he not rub anything at all!

Evermind · « **Reply #958 on:** March 17, 2016, 12:38:24 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on March 17, 2016, 06:28:10 AM

I actually hate shit talking to be honest. It may come back to bite me in the ass haha.

I used to think like that but now I kind of don't mind it. If you do some trash talk and then it turns out you suck in the next few rounds you can just laugh at yourself and it's all fine. It's kind of fun.

Anyway, I've got nine songs already. I need Kade, Mason and Casper to send their entries, and it would be awesome if I can get them in the next 24 hours so I can start listening at the weekend.

Given that I've received some lengthy songs in this round, the faster I can start listening, the better.

wolfking · « **Reply #959 on:** March 17, 2016, 03:56:14 PM »

You will receive mine in approx 14 hours mate.

Quote from: TAC on March 17, 2016, 06:47:56 AM

Actually, I'd rather he not rub anything at all!

Don't make me bring that pic out again Tim.

TAC · « **Reply #960 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:45:29 PM »

Like you need a reason?

wolfking · « **Reply #961 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:48:41 PM »

Quote from: TAC on March 17, 2016, 06:45:29 PM

Like you need a reason?

Yeah, who I am kidding.

wolfking · « **Reply #962 on:** March 18, 2016, 06:09:32 AM »

Okay, just sent.

Evermind · « **Reply #963 on:** March 18, 2016, 06:47:59 AM »

Okay, just rejected.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #964 on:** March 18, 2016, 06:51:17 AM »

lonestar · « **Reply #965 on:** March 18, 2016, 11:07:08 AM »

ErHaO · « **Reply #966 on:** March 18, 2016, 04:36:27 PM »

Awesome! Nice you liked the songs I send to you the last two rounds

I think Suspyre has many fresh sounding songs and those sax-sections are there in some other songs as well, but it is definitely not their "gimmick". They have plenty of material with interesting combinations. Not all of them work to the same extent (depending on taste, offcourse), but I really like that slight weirdness their songs often tend to have. Their vocalist is quite strong as well and has some similarities to the likes of Russel Allen, I think. The album When Time Fades is great in particular. Their self-titled is a great piece of work as well, but was a bit harder to digest for me at first. As for Lyriel, I really like a good bunch of their songs, but I am not overly familiar with listening to their albums as a whole. I'd check out Paranoid Circus and then Leverage, probably. Either way, I think they are a fun band with lovely vocals.

Also, why didn't I ever think of Damnation Angels

(Not that it would've mattered anyways, as I would've been cockblocked).

Anyways, I have a selection of three songs now, need to give them another spin first. So I will send mine soon, in a few hours or tomorrow early in the morning

wolfking · « **Reply #967 on:** March 18, 2016, 05:04:51 PM »

Damn, alright give me 10 minutes.

wolfking · « **Reply #968 on:** March 18, 2016, 05:23:03 PM »

Take 2.

ErHaO · « **Reply #969 on:** March 19, 2016, 04:00:13 AM »

Sent!

Evermind · « **Reply #970 on:** March 19, 2016, 04:13:42 AM »

Got it, thank you!

That leaves only Mason. I think we shouldn't hurry him up lest he sends another Sleepytime Gorilla Museum-like song. I will start listening today anyway, because some songs for this round are pretty long and it's possible I'll need a bit more time than usual to digest them.

Evermind · « **Reply #971 on:** March 19, 2016, 07:33:50 AM »

I'm one listen in and we might have another 10/10 here. It's too early to judge now, but I loved one of the songs so much.

And overall, this seems like a magnificent round. Might be the strongest yet.

TAC · « **Reply #972 on:** March 19, 2016, 10:23:15 AM »

Quote from: Evermind on March 19, 2016, 07:33:50 AM

And overall, this seems like a magnificent round. Might be the strongest yet.

You keep saying that!

That's great. Glad you're liking the tracks. That's what it's all about. Some great tastes in music participating in this roulette.

lonestar · « **Reply #973 on:** March 19, 2016, 10:08:27 PM »

Quote from: Evermind on March 19, 2016, 07:33:50 AM

I'm one listen in and we might have another 10/10 here. It's too early to judge now, but I loved one of the songs so much.

pleasebeminepleasebeminepleasebemine

It seriously could be though, the song is a beast, and to the right ear it's fucking irresistably intense.

Train of Naught · « **Reply #974 on:** March 20, 2016, 01:52:08 AM »

Good to see that, even though it's highly unlikely mine. You're getting a lot of good stuff this roulette it seems

should keep you busy for the next ten years until you do the third one.

I'm curious how many people have sent 10-15 min songs, mine's like 5 minutes.

Evermind · « **Reply #975 on:** March 20, 2016, 02:00:04 AM »

Quote from: Train of Naught on March 20, 2016, 01:52:08 AM

Good to see that, even though it's highly unlikely mine. You're getting a lot of good stuff this roulette it seems should keep you busy for the next ten years until you do the third one.

I'm curious how many people have sent 10-15 min songs, mine's like 5 minutes.

Indeed. I'm very happy with the list of participants I've got for this one, and the amount of great songs is significantly increased compared to my first roulette. I will probably end up checking out ~10 bands from each round or something like that. It's hard to believe how many great bands are out there that I've been missing all these years.

wolfking · « **Reply #976 on:** March 20, 2016, 03:43:26 AM »

Quote from: Evermind on March 19, 2016, 07:33:50 AM

I'm one listen in and we might have another 10/10 here. It's too early to judge now, but I loved one of the songs so much.

And overall, this seems like a magnificent round. Might be the strongest yet.

Big call after one listen.

ErHaO · « **Reply #977 on:** March 20, 2016, 05:10:27 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on March 20, 2016, 03:43:26 AM

Quote from: Evermind on March 19, 2016, 07:33:50 AM
I'm one listen in and we might have another 10/10 here. It's too early to judge now, but I loved one of the songs so much.

And overall, this seems like a magnificent round. Might be the strongest yet.

Big call after one listen.

Yeah, curious about all the entries now

Haven't given the last round a spin yet, but there have been quite some artists I am interested in or have (unrightfully) forgotten about thus far. To my surprise, the overlap with my list of potential artists to send has been quite limited actually.

Quote from: Train of Naught on March 20, 2016, 01:52:08 AM

Good to see that, even though it's highly unlikely mine. You're getting a lot of good stuff this roulette it seems should keep you busy for the next ten years until you do the third one.

I'm curious how many people have sent 10-15 min songs, mine's like 5 minutes.

Mine's short as well (but not in the slightest less epic than the more lengthy songs I first considered

)

TAC · « **Reply #978 on:** March 20, 2016, 06:32:08 AM »

Quote from: Train of Naught on March 20, 2016, 01:52:08 AM

I'm curious how many people have sent 10-15 min songs, mine's like 5 minutes.

So is mine. I had a 10-15 all picked out but it didn't seem to jive with what was going on.

bl5150 · « **Reply #979 on:** March 20, 2016, 06:37:34 AM »

Mine was 12 mins+

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Author Topic: Evermind's Second Roulette v. The Aftermath (Read 124645 times)