The Syndicate

Epignosis wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 12:46 am I will accept this task.

Feel free to make a new thread if that's easier. Or if you want to keep using this one I can edit in a link to the beginning of yours like we did with SAW.

(Also I keep meaning to organize the results somewhere in my original prompt post in spoilers or something so if anyone wants to go through the backlog it's more organized, I will get to it eventually)

Yo [mention]Epignosis[/mention], Keldeo said he doesn't have time to run one so you have next dibs!

Congratulations [mention]Keldeo[/mention] and everyone else, this was super awesome and fun!!

FINAL STANDINGS

Tied for 1st Place



Radical Face - Welcome Home

Big fan of Radical Face and this song. This is one of those perfect tunes I never get tired of hearing.
9.6

Submitted by: Sloonei

Tied for 1st Place



The National - Not In Kansas

Hey who subbed The National to me, big pander but ok :P This song is a really complicated but amazing fit for this theme tbh. It's very political and lamenting many current issues in America but in a way that definitely expresses sentimental attachment to what America "should" be as a home. I have a lot of feelings about this song if you couldn't already tell. There is so much going on in the lyrics. I cry every time <3
9.6

Submitted by: JaggedJimmyJay

3rd Place



echolyn - Poem #4 / Too Late For Everything

Mmm this is really cool and unique. Soul-crushing lyrics about a soldier wistfully pining for home, and really nice instrumentation... yeah this works.
9.1

Submitted by: Epignosis

4th Place



The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild OST - Zora's Domain - Day

Really pretty, as is the game itself. This has a comforting and nostalgic feel to it for sure.
8.9

Submitted by: Keldeo

5th Place



Eluveitie - The Call of the Mountains

Oooohh I am really into this aesthetically. That black violin is so shiny! Love some good folk metal. Fun stuff.
8.8

Submitted by: Texas Cloverleaf

6th Place



Mating Ritual - Cold (ft Lizzy Land)

Cool sound. I'm really enjoying this. I'm not feeling the strongest category fit from it -- it's there, but could have worked for the "sexy" one as well.
8.4

Submitted by: Turnip Head

7th Place



One Piece OST - To The Grand Line

Wow lots of soundtrack pieces here lol. This one's really cool too. I'm getting that emotional end-of-a-series vibe.
8.3

Submitted by: Dragon D. Luffy

8th Place



Persona 5 OST - With the Stars and Us

This is pleasant, though I suspect it would have more impact in the context of the game (even without understanding the Japanese, but probably more with that as well lol). Has the general theme of an emotional ending though.
8.2

Submitted by: speedchuck

9th Place



Homestuck - Thanks For Playing

Alright, I guess this is an ending song and has some sentimentality to it. It's nice.
8.0

Submitted by: sprityo

10th Place



Carpenters - Yesterday Once More

Getting a real classic old-person-nostalgia feeling from this hahaha. Not in a totally bad way though. Cheesy but effective, though still the kind of thing I get tired of easily.
7.8

Submitted by: iaafr

Round 10

10. Home - Capture the overwhelming emotions of returning home. Nostalgia that tears you apart, love that brings you hope and comfort.

1st Place



Darren Korb ft. Ashley Barrett (Transistor Soundtrack) - Paper Boats

YES PERFECT I am a big fan of Transistor and this soundtrack. Love this track a lot. Excellent choice.
9.5

Submitted by: Dragon D. Luffy

2nd Place



Mitski - Two Slow Dancers

This is really gorgeous. I love how it builds in emotional intensity.
9.0

Submitted by: JaggedJimmyJay

Tied for 3rd Place



Yes - Turn of the Century

Totally awesome. Powerful lyrics, excellent music.
8.9

Submitted by: Epignosis

Tied for 3rd Place



Kaleida - Aliaa

I like this a lot. Beautiful voice and unique style.
8.9

Submitted by: Turnip Head

5th Place



Weyes Blood - Andromeda

Liking the sound of this in general and her voice is astounding.
8.7

Submitted by: Sloonei

6th Place



Homestuck - Symphony Impossible to Play II - Sarabande

Ooooo gorgeous. This is actually getting me misty-eyed, it's so beautiful and evocative. Lovely.
8.6

Submitted by: sprityo

7th Place



Old Sea Brigade - Hope

I saw these guys open at a show about a year ago. Pretty simple sound but very pleasant. Lovely song.
8.5

Submitted by: Keldeo

8th Place



The Blow - Parentheses

This is fun and different. It's on the playful/cutesy side, but still works for the theme. It has a very specific upbeat vibe that reminds me of a few other songs/artists.
8.4

Submitted by: iaafr

9th Place



Sonata Arctica - Flag in the Grounds

Well this is different! Not what I expected for this category genre-wise, but it actually fits really well lyrically. Cool.
8.2

Submitted by: speedchuck

10th Place



Shania Twain - Forever And For Always

This is fine. Not really my thing and feels a little bit cookie-cutter/cheesy/insert-adjective-here...idk. Like, vaguely grating standard pop, but still decent, and definitely hits the prompt.
7.8

Submitted by: Texas Cloverleaf

[mention]Dragon D. Luffy[/mention] [mention]Epignosis[/mention] [mention]iaafr[/mention] [mention]JaggedJimmyJay[/mention] [mention]Keldeo[/mention] [mention]Sloonei[/mention] [mention]speedchuck[/mention] [mention]sprityo[/mention] [mention]Texas Cloverleaf[/mention] [mention]Turnip Head[/mention] Final 2 rounds starting nowish

ROUND 9

9. Penelope - True romance. A mature love that is dedicated beyond the boundaries of time and space, that reassures us that no matter what forces challenge us, we will get through it together and have each other's backs.

Going to finish up the last two rounds this Thursday evening! Then it'll be someone else's turn

Standings through Round 8

1st Place



Welshly Arms - Need You Tonight

Mmmm this is real pleasing. Good sounds are happening. Verrry niiiiice. The second half goes hard in a very satisfying way.
9.5

Submitted by: Turnip Head

2nd Place



Carly Rae Jepsen - Want You In My Room

Ahh of course. Yep. She's good. Every characteristic of this track works so well. All around an excellent choice.
9.3

Submitted by: JaggedJimmyJay

3rd Place



Homestuck - Even in Death (T'Morra's Belly Mix)

I love this kind of shit. Already dig the belly dancer aesthetic, then the cello/violin parts start in about halfway through and totally steal my heart. This is awesome.
9.1

Submitted by: sprityo

Podium: JaggedJimmyJay, sprityo, Turnip Head

4th Place



Kelela - Gomenasai

Love the sound of this right off the bat. Kinky lyrics and an overall very smooth and sexy sound. Aces the theme and definitely something I want to go back to.
8.9

Submitted by: iaafr

5th Place



Darlingside - She's All Around

Hey, Darlingside are one of my favorite bands!! You guys have my taste figured out, lol. All their stuff is beautiful and this track is no exception. Nice pick.
8.5

Submitted by: Keldeo

6th Place



Miles Davis - Blue in Green

Yeah, this can be seductive for sure.
8.3

Submitted by: Epignosis

7th Place



Queens of the Stone Age - Make It Wit Chu

This is fine but suffers from a bit of the "uninteresting" problem. Doesn't stick wit me.
7.8

Submitted by: Sloonei

8th Place



Olivia Newton-John - Hopelessly Devoted To You

LOL, shouldn't be surprised to see something like this submitted to this category. I'm not a fan of Grease really, but this is one of the better songs from it I guess, and I can't deny she has a strong voice. It fits the bill but isn't my thing.
7.6

Submitted by: Texas Cloverleaf

9th Place



Baccano Soundtrack - Guns & Roses

Yesss. I haven't gotten around to watching Baccano but I think I've heard some of the soundtrack before and it's excellent. On category fit it's a bit loose, though I know it was a pretty loose prompt to begin with, and jazz can definitely be alluring but this is a bit more on the exciting adventure side imo. It's still "alluring" in its own way and definitely a very fun listen.
7.5

Submitted by: speedchuck

10th Place



The Rolling Stones - Far Away Eyes

Stones were never really my thing haha. This is pretty goofy, it's alright I guess but doesn't strike my fancy much.
6.1

Submitted by: Dragon D. Luffy

ROUND EIGHT

8. The Sirens - Something seductive -- not necessarily in an overtly sexual way, though it could be. This is pretty open to interpretation, whatever strikes you as music with a certain irresistible allure.

1st Place



Epignosis and Elohcin - Vespers

Full disclosure, of course I double-checked who submitted this haha. Apparently this a special exclusive sneak preview!! We're very lucky to know you! And now of course I feel obligated to score it highly. Jk, it really, really deserves it. Wow. It's absolutely gorgeous. Y'all have real talent. I want to listen to Eloh sing all the time now, and the guitar bit is beautiful too.
9.8

Submitted by: Epignosis

2nd Place



Sóley - About Your Funeral

Oooooo this is really unique. I'm fascinated by this piece genre/style-wise. Very cool listen, some peculiarly creepy parts. Looked up the artist and it turns out she's in the band Seabear which I know and like.
9.5

Submitted by: Sloonei

3rd Place



The Antlers - Epilogue

Shouldn't be surprised to see this album represented. It's a rough one. I love it a lot.
9.3

Submitted by: iaafr

Podium: Epignosis, iaafr, Sloonei

4th Place



Made in Heights - Murakami

Backwards stuff at the beginning is cool. And I am really digging the song overall. Unique sound, lovely voice, fun beat.
9.2

Submitted by: Turnip Head

5th Place



Toehider - Gridlines

Huh this has an interesting story behind it. Weird. I like it.
8.9

Submitted by: speedchuck

Tied for 6th Place



Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven

I guess I was asking for it when I made a death category, but damn what a sad story. Beautiful and heartbreaking song.
8.6

Submitted by: Texas Cloverleaf

Tied for 6th Place



The Mountain Goats - Matthew 25:21

Heartbreaking like many tMG songs. While the lyrics hit hard, the song itself admittedly doesn't stand out to me the way some of their other stuff does. Still beautiful. It's definitely a solid choice for this round.
8.6

Submitted by: Keldeo

8th Place



Crowded House - People Are Like Suns

Pretty song, if a bit standard. The lyrics seem to be more of a general commentary than based on a specific story, which makes it hit a little less hard than some of the other submissions on the emotional side, but it's a nice tune with lovely vocals.
8.5

Submitted by: JaggedJimmyJay