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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here
« Reply #35 on: November 28, 2009, 01:49:01 PM »
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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here
« Reply #36 on: November 28, 2009, 02:57:27 PM »
Are we requesting songs, or will they be assigned at random and we'll hand them back if we can't say something good about them?  If we're asking for songs, I'd like to request at least Home and These Walls.  Home because it was my first experience with really heavy music that I enjoyed, and These Walls out of sentimental value.

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« Reply #37 on: November 28, 2009, 02:59:48 PM »
The REM example only wrote for the top 50.
This.

They did a top 100, and wrote blurbs for the top 50. We're doing a full ranking for a start, including all the least liked songs, so it makes sense to cut it down to only the however-many most-liked.

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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here
« Reply #38 on: November 28, 2009, 07:13:43 PM »
The REM example only wrote for the top 50.
This.

They did a top 100, and wrote blurbs for the top 50. We're doing a full ranking for a start, including all the least liked songs, so it makes sense to cut it down to only the however-many most-liked.

Whoops, missed the "bottom 50 part".
Right, well, then top 50 works for me.
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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here
« Reply #39 on: November 28, 2009, 07:28:35 PM »
I'm in.

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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here
« Reply #40 on: December 03, 2009, 10:53:37 AM »
Alright boys. Here's the list so far. Let me know if I missed you. We have 27 people so far.

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Rafael Guerra
GuineaPig
Ultimetalhead
Amoniz
kirbywelch92
orcus116
Jamesman
setrataeso
Genowyn
Marvellous G
KevShmev

To get this rolling, I'm going to set the deadline for Sunday.
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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #41 on: December 03, 2009, 10:59:16 AM »
I'd still be up for some less popular ones.

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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #42 on: December 03, 2009, 11:53:50 AM »
Cool, I should have the final rankings done before then, so we can start delegating them out!

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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #43 on: December 03, 2009, 12:05:50 PM »
How should the descriptions go?
Are we taking personal opinion into the mix or just basically breaking it down?
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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #44 on: December 03, 2009, 12:43:08 PM »
Pretty much personal opinion, but descriptive, and about what makes the song good. As in not to say "I like the song", but describe the songs plus points.

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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #45 on: December 03, 2009, 12:53:42 PM »
I think it would be smart to give some less popular choices to those people who really like the song.

For example, Under a Glass Moon will make the list most likely, but it's not exactly a fan favorite, so give it to someone who really loves the song. That way while the list is a group consensus the descriptions of all the songs will be positive and helpful.
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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #46 on: December 03, 2009, 01:04:45 PM »
Yeah we're thinking of making sure whoever writes about the song rated it at least a 9 if possible. Obviously we may not be able to do that for every single song, but we'll give it a try!

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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #47 on: December 03, 2009, 01:20:00 PM »
How should the descriptions go?
Are we taking personal opinion into the mix or just basically breaking it down?

The Dark Eternal Night is, according to the DTF, the most controversial song in the Dream Theater catalog, with a standard deviation of 2.491 from the mean. It's probably no coincidence the song is also one of their heaviest, featuring distorted vocals from James LaBrie and an instrumental breakdown that pays homage to classic horror films. However, the main draw of the composition is its chorus, which is undoubtedly one of the hookiest in the band's discography, etc.
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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #48 on: December 03, 2009, 01:58:39 PM »
Yeah we're thinking of making sure whoever writes about the song rated it at least a 9 if possible. Obviously we may not be able to do that for every single song, but we'll give it a try!

In the other thread I listed UAGM as my 3rd favorite DT song, so I'll take a crack at it if that's OK . . .

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« Reply #49 on: December 03, 2009, 06:05:51 PM »
How should the descriptions go?
Are we taking personal opinion into the mix or just basically breaking it down?

The Dark Eternal Night is, according to the DTF, the most controversial song in the Dream Theater catalog, with a standard deviation of 2.491 from the mean. It's probably no coincidence the song is also one of their heaviest, featuring distorted vocals from James LaBrie and an instrumental breakdown that pays homage to classic horror films. However, the main draw of the composition is its chorus, which is undoubtedly one of the hookiest in the band's discography, etc.
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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #50 on: December 03, 2009, 06:08:51 PM »
As for song requests... I have only one - Home. I can also take anything else, I'd be especially happy with anything SFAM or SC (and I guess I'd better stay away from I&W because it wouldn't really reflect the common DTF opinion, except Wait for Sleep maybe).

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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #51 on: December 05, 2009, 03:20:30 PM »
These are due tomorrow - have assignments been made? 
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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #52 on: December 05, 2009, 03:35:56 PM »
These are due tomorrow - have assignments been made? 
I'm pretty sure TOX meant sign-up deadline is tomorrow, rather than submitting reviews :lol

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Re: DTF Song Ratings Thread: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #53 on: December 05, 2009, 03:46:05 PM »
These are due tomorrow - have assignments been made? 
I'm pretty sure TOX meant sign-up deadline is tomorrow, rather than submitting reviews :lol
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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #54 on: December 07, 2009, 07:30:34 AM »
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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #55 on: December 07, 2009, 08:56:39 AM »
Yeah, how are we gonna do this?

It would make sense if it had something to do with our ratings in the other thread.

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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #56 on: December 12, 2009, 02:45:47 PM »
Alright. It looks like we're going to give people their pick of songs based on post count. And we're going to do a Top 40.

Does anyone have a problem with that method or the number of songs we're doing?
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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #57 on: December 12, 2009, 03:04:16 PM »
Although that means I'm pretty low in choice order it's a fair enough method.

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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #58 on: December 12, 2009, 06:39:57 PM »
We should do the Top 43.
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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #59 on: December 12, 2009, 06:45:05 PM »
Fair enough. I just hope I get TGD...
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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #60 on: December 12, 2009, 06:48:40 PM »
Alright. It looks like we're going to give people their pick of songs based on post count. And we're going to do a Top 40.

Does anyone have a problem with that method or the number of songs we're doing?

Nope.

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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #61 on: December 12, 2009, 10:35:41 PM »
No problems here, but if everyone with higher post counts than me wants to save Home for me...that'd be greatly appreciated.  Because it was my first real introduction to heavy metal beyond the stereotype I associated with the genre I think I could write a good review of it.  But if someone feels really strongly about it with a higher post count thats cool too.  I'd be able to find something positive to say about most of the top 40 (or 43 if Hef gets his way :) )

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« Reply #62 on: December 12, 2009, 11:02:55 PM »
::Goes and posts in every thread in order to raise post count and choose earlier::

Or, to prevent a plethora of worthless post-whoring, just save Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence for me  :D

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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #63 on: December 12, 2009, 11:06:15 PM »
I think I could write a lot about any DT song, so I guess I'll just pick randomly when my turn comes around. I'm getting excited.
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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #64 on: December 13, 2009, 05:09:06 AM »
Ok, I'm fine with it. I think I can write about anything, except maybe most I&W songs (let's just say I'm not the best representation of DTF opinion :lol). I think I'll do fine with anything else. Although Home, Voices or Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence would be very appreciated.

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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #65 on: December 13, 2009, 05:52:37 AM »
I'm hoping for Misunderstood...

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« Reply #66 on: December 13, 2009, 08:55:29 AM »
Alright. It looks like we're going to give people their pick of songs based on post count. And we're going to do a Top 40.

Does anyone have a problem with that method or the number of songs we're doing?
Nah, go for it! Time for people to start shotgunning songs, I guess. Post our names in order of post count?

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Re: DTF Song List Project: Sign-Up Here (Deadline Sunday Dec 6)
« Reply #67 on: December 13, 2009, 10:59:10 AM »
This is going to make things much less organized for me, but since you guys seem giddy I'm going to let it happen anyway...

Here's the draft order I found very quickly. Please let me know if you see mistakes.

1. BlobVanDam
2. hefdaddy42
3. emindead
4. Nick
5. ariich
6. ReaPsTA
7. tri.ad
8. PlaysLikeMyung
9. TheOutlawXanadu
10. skydivingninja
11. orcus116
12. Genowyn
13. Ultimetalhead
14. Scurvy!Dreams
15. KevShmev
16. setrataeso
17. Darkes7
18. ddtonfire
19. GuineaPig
20. cthrubuoy
21. robwebster
22. Amoniz
23. Rafael Guerra
24. Jamesman
25. Marvellous G
26. kirbywelch92
27. MykeHavoc
28. ZKX-2099

Just send me one song you want, and I'll work out if there's a conflict.

Here's the top 40 songs.

1. Octavarium: 9.623
2. A Change of Seasons: 9.416
3. Metropolis Pt 1: 9.273
4. The Glass Prison: 9.150
5. The Count of Tuscany: 9.082
6. Trial of Tears: 9.077
7. Learning to Live: 9.075
8. In the Name of God: 8.993
9. Voices: 8.917
10. Take the Time: 8.835
11. Lines in the Sand: 8.781
12. Home: 8.773
13. Fatal Tragedy: 8.583
14. Blind Faith: 8.541
15. A Nightmare to Remember: 8.472
16. Finally Free: 8.444
17. Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence: 8.417
18. Under a Glass Moon: 8.363
19. Overture 1928: 8.321
20. In The Presence of Enemies: 8.239
21. The Spirit Carries On: 8.222
22. Disappear: 8.222
23. The Mirror: 8.219
24. The Root of All Evil: 8.201
25. Hell's Kitchen: 8.185
26. Wait for Sleep: 8.130
27. Strange déjà vu: 8.097
28. Pull Me Under: 8.095
29. The Shattered Fortress: 8.095
30. Erotomania: 8.089
31. Raise the Knife: 8.027
32. Surrounded: 8.020
33. Scarred: 8.006
34. Stream of Consciousness: 7.881
35. Lifting Shadows Off a Dream: 7.805
36. Space Dye-Vest: 7.798
37. One Last Time: 7.732
38. Misunderstood: 7.705
39. 6:00: 7.636
40. The Great Debate: 7.618

Why are we only doing the top 40? I have no reasonable explanation. So again, if anyone has a better suggestion for how many we should do, please let me know.

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1. Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence - BlobVanDam
2. Lifting Shadows off a Dream - hefdaddy42
3. Learning to Live - emindead
4. Octavarium - Nick
5. In the Name of God - ariich
6. Scarred - ReaPsTA
7. The Count of Tuscany - tri.ad
8. Trial of Tears - PlaysLikeMyung
9. Metropolis Pt. 1 - TheOutlawXanadu
10. Home - skydivingninja
11. Take the Time - orcus116
12. Voices - Genowyn
13. The Glass Prison - Ultimetalhead
14. A Change of Seasons - Scurvy!Dreams
15. Space-Dye Vest - KevShmev
16. The Great Debate - setrataeso
17. Finally Free - Darkes7
18. Under a Glass Moon - ddtonfire
19. One Last Time - GuineaPig
20. The Mirror - cthrubuoy
21. The Root of All Evil - robwebster
22. Misunderstood - Amoniz
23. In the Presence of Enemies - Rafael Guerra
24. The Shattered Fortress - Jamesman
25. Lines in the Sand - Marvellous G
26. The Spirit Carries On - kirbywelch92
27. Pull Me Under - MykeHavoc
28. A Nightmare to Remember - ZKX-2099
29. Disappear - BlobVanDam
30. hefdaddy42
31. emindead
32. Hell's Kitchen - ariich
33. ReaPsTA
34. 6:00 - tri.ad
35. PlaysLikeMyung
36. skydivingninja
37. orcus116
38. Genowyn
39. Ultimetalhead
40. Scurvy!Dreams

Again, just send me one song you want and I'll work out if there's a conflict.
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« Reply #68 on: December 13, 2009, 11:50:40 AM »
I'd like Misunderstood, but I'm sure someone higher up will nab it because it's AWESOME. But yeah, if nobody else wants it I'll have a go at that.

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« Reply #69 on: December 13, 2009, 11:59:23 AM »
I can has Trial of Tears?