[WALRUS] Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #301

I just want to say that the death category has been by far the hardest to rank. Every single submission for it is incredibly strong and it's so hard to put them in an order that feels fair. No matter what I do it's going to feel bad to even have one of them in last place (I could just create more ties haha we'll see)

#302

nutella wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2019 4:40 pm Confirming that I will reveal rounds 7 and 8 this Thursday at the usual time!

What is the usual time? I want to make the whole thing this time.

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #303

9 Eastern (6 for me)

#304

So eight for me. Got it. I'll be there if I can.

#305

nutella wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:33 pm I just want to say that the death category has been by far the hardest to rank. Every single submission for it is incredibly strong and it's so hard to put them in an order that feels fair. No matter what I do it's going to feel bad to even have one of them in last place (I could just create more ties haha we'll see)

It's all good. The score means more than the rank anyway!

#306

The end of DST in USA means I won't be able to join, sadly .

#307

Ben Franklin ruins everything.

#308

I’ve got to go shoot some guns for the government so I will also sadly be absent

#309

sprityo wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:56 pm I’ve got to go shoot some guns for the government so I will also sadly be absent

Can we blame Ben Franklin for this as well?

#310

sprityo wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:56 pm I’ve got to go shoot some guns for the government so I will also sadly be absent

I failed CATM. 22 shots out of 50 hit the target. I think I even shot the wrong one a few times.

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #311

[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]

listening party for rounds 7 and 8 starting in a couple minutes, join on discord if you're available!

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #312

ROUND SEVEN

7. The Underworld - A song related to death.

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #313

Tied for 9th Place

Judas Priest - Beyond the Realms of Death

Solid. The solos are extremely cool, lyrics quite dark. Not my style but there's definitely some good musical talent here. Fun listen.
8.3

Submitted by: Dragon D. Luffy

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #314

Tied for 9th Place

Homestuck - Savior of the Dreaming Dead

I really like the first half or so of this, it's one of the better Homestuck subs so far for sure. Didn't hold my interest too well all the way through though, got a little repetitive.
8.3

Submitted by: sprityo

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #315

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #316

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #317

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #318

5th Place

Toehider - Gridlines

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

Submitted by: speedchuck

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #319

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #320

Podium: Epignosis, iaafr, Sloonei

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #321

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #322

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #323

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

#324

I thought it was innovative when y'all were submitting video game music and stuff. I never even considered just writing my own stuff!

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #325

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.

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #326

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #327

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #328

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #329

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #330

6th Place

Miles Davis - Blue in Green

Yeah, this can be seductive for sure.
8.3

Submitted by: Epignosis

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #331

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #332

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #333

Podium: JaggedJimmyJay, sprityo, Turnip Head

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #334

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #335

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #336

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #337

Standings through Round 8

#338

Whaaaaaat third place?!

I feel redeemed now

#339

sprityo wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2019 3:04 am Whaaaaaat third place?! I feel redeemed now

I gave you two eggplant emojis way up.

#340

This looks like fun! I would love to join if another competition starts.

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #341

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

#342

I sense a strong finish looming.

#343

tomorrow...today? at 8 pm as usual right?

#344

sprityo wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:50 am tomorrow...today? at 8 pm as usual right?

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #345

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.

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #346

[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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #347

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #348

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #349

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

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #350

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