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)
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:25 pm
by speedchuck
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.
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:26 pm
by nutella
9 Eastern (6 for me)
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:44 pm
by speedchuck
So eight for me. Got it. I'll be there if I can.
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:04 pm
by JaggedJimmyJay
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!
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:19 am
by Dragon D. Luffy
The end of DST in USA means I won't be able to join, sadly .
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:16 pm
by Sloonei
Ben Franklin ruins everything.
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:56 pm
by sprityo
I’ve got to go shoot some guns for the government so I will also sadly be absent
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:24 pm
by Sloonei
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?
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:27 pm
by JaggedJimmyJay
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.
listening party for rounds 7 and 8 starting in a couple minutes, join on discord if you're available!
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:59 pm
by nutella
ROUND SEVEN
7. The Underworld - A song related to death.
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:02 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:09 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:13 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:17 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:23 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:28 pm
by nutella
5th Place
Toehider - Gridlines
Huh this has an interesting story behind it. Weird. I like it.
8.9
Submitted by: speedchuck
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:35 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:35 pm
by nutella
Podium: Epignosis, iaafr, Sloonei
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:37 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:44 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:50 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:51 pm
by Sloonei
I thought it was innovative when y'all were submitting video game music and stuff. I never even considered just writing my own stuff!
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:01 pm
by nutella
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.
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:04 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:06 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:12 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:15 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:22 pm
by nutella
6th Place
Miles Davis - Blue in Green
Yeah, this can be seductive for sure.
8.3
Submitted by: Epignosis
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:24 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:27 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:28 pm
by nutella
Podium: JaggedJimmyJay, sprityo, Turnip Head
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:32 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:36 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:39 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:46 am
by nutella
Standings through Round 8
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2019 3:04 am
by sprityo
Whaaaaaat third place?! I feel redeemed now
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2019 4:04 am
by Sloonei
sprityo wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2019 3:04 am
Whaaaaaat third place?! I feel redeemed now
I gave you two eggplant emojis way up.
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:30 pm
by Lunalee
This looks like fun! I would love to join if another competition starts.
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:07 am
by nutella
Going to finish up the last two rounds this Thursday evening! Then it'll be someone else's turn
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 3:16 am
by JaggedJimmyJay
I sense a strong finish looming.
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:50 am
by sprityo
tomorrow...today? at 8 pm as usual right?
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:59 am
by JaggedJimmyJay
sprityo wrote: ↑Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:50 am
tomorrow...today? at 8 pm as usual right?
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:58 pm
by nutella
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.
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:59 pm
by nutella
[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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:03 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:06 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:10 pm
by nutella
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
Re: Walrus (Music Sharing Activity)
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 10:14 pm
by nutella
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
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.
