VG Frequency blog: U Love VGM

[suzumebachi]

it was #55 if i recall correctly.

[Nineko]

http://webdrive.service.emory.edu/users/prohe/Larry%20Oji%20%28Liontamer%29%20-%20VG%20Frequency%20%2384.mp3

OMGcut/paste dat URLz 4 teh win!fixed. parenthesis needs to be replaced with %28 and %29 (just like space is %20).

feel free to fix your post and delete mine, if you want ;)

[watkinzez]

it was #55 if i recall correctly.

Well, that one was released and taken down- it's been sitting on my download queue half finished for months. Anyone in a giving mood?

[CHz]

#69 was the OLR/Chrono Trigger Mixtape episode.

NEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

#55 was the RoFL show. Get it while it's tepid. (http://www.quiteajolt.com/ocr/Larry%20Oji%20%28Liontamer%29%20-%20VG%20Frequency%20%2355.mp3)

[Rexy]

<Rexy> oh god
<Rexy> am now listening to my callin on vgf84
<Rexy> and I just realised that my cellphone is worse than the payphone

8O

[CHz]

Oh hey, does anyone happen to have Digital Coma's "GO TAME SOME FAGS" bumper? I just realized now that I don't have a copy, which is unforgivable. :(

[Rexy]

They should all be here (http://webdrive.service.emory.edu/users/prohe/VG%20Frequency%20Bumpers/) for the taking. :)

[Liontamer]

They should all be here (http://webdrive.service.emory.edu/users/prohe/VG%20Frequency%20Bumpers/) for the taking. :)
Nope. It was never an official bumper, so I never hosted it. I lost that one when my old computer died, so hopefully someone else has it.

[Rexy]

Ah, that explains everything. I apologise for jumping into the wrong conclusion. :oops:

[TCK]

CHz, go tame some fags. (http://www.songoftheweek.info/music/.upcoming/Fox%20McCloud%20-%20Go%20Tame%20Some%20Fags.mp3)

Don't forget to delete that when you've finished. Rather not be uploading to something I shouldn't really have priviledges to :P

[Liontamer]

That bumper is classic crap. Makes me proud.

So my bro Jiggles McPuff sent me a really nice PM a few weeks back talking about how he enjoys the MP3s of the show. I should get some more out there, though my time is/has been/will continute to be pretty limited. But I'll try and sneak some in. Been meaning to work on 'em.

[Audity]

Yes.

[Liontamer]

*Blog

In an effort to have another outlet for my video game music fandom/geekery, I've finally moved forward with a blog. Check it out at http://vgfrequency.blogspot.com. We're big pimpin'. We're spendin' cheese.

*Today's Shill

Before we get into the meat of VGF, blogging about the game arrangement community, pro albums, and whatnot, today's initial topic is Part 1 of the legend of Larry - who is he and how he came to be (http://vgfrequency.blogspot.com/2007/04/how-russo-nigerian-stallion-found-video.html). Parts 2 (Radio) and 3 (OCR) will be coming soon. It's all scintillating material.

*Post Comments

If you have a Gmail account, you can easily sign up for a Blogger account and leave praise-filled/scathing feedback for said blog. I'd honestly love to know how you came to enjoy video game music; everyone's stories are different.

*Join or Die

If you are a respected member of the community, I'd love to have you aboard as part of VGF's team of blogging whores (read: hos). I'm aiming for a mere 5 posts a week of content between everyone, which is both fun and manageable. Drop me a line if you're established.

*Podcast?

In an effort to have another outlet for my video game music fandom/geekery radio show, it's been suggested by the higher-ups (read: higher-up, djpretzel) that I think about taking over for the late and lamented VGDJ as OCR's official podcast, of course featuring the usual banter about any and all other VGM arrangement websites for maximum pimpage. You down? Drop some comments on what you wanna hear.

We'll see how long we can keep this up. I'm not a student anymore, and definitely don't have 18 hours a day free like I used to.

[CHz]

I thought this thread was pruned ages ago. Legendary.

Now, what exactly is your definition of "respected member of the community"? I've been thinking about different sets of criteria, and thus far I haven't fallen into any of them.

[Liontamer]

Now, what exactly is your definition of "respected member of the community"? I've been thinking about different sets of criteria, and thus far I haven't fallen into any of them.

I can make an exception for you. :lol:

[The wingless]

So if we were respected members of the community and our writing was above reproach, what would we write about? Would we pick our own topics? When would our deadlines be?

Questions!

[atmuh]

So if we were respected members of the community and our writing was above reproach, what would we write about? Would we pick our own topics? When would our deadlines be?

Questions!

yeah i kinda feel the same way
ohwait im not respected youre probably saying who the crap is this idiot

[Arek the Absolute]

I honestly do not know if i am respected or not, so dunno if I am able to join in on the fun.

[Liontamer]

*What are some requirements for writing on the VG Frequency blog?
So if we were respected members of the community and our writing was above reproach, what would we write about? Would we pick our own topics? When would our deadlines be?
Your own topics. It's mostly about music, but I'm not gonna dismiss general gaming rants here and there. Fun day @ Midway? Cool. Working you like a dog @ Midway? Coo. Got some weird fanmail from a fan? Coo. Do you seriously wanna comment on this (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/40975299/)? Coo.

Do I care if the subject matter is old? Not particuarly. You dress that up with the euphemisms "retro" or "old school". Problem solved.

No major length requirements as long as you say something substantial. If you write capably, it'll show.

No particular deadlines. If something springs to mind and you really wanna write about it, chances are it'll get done. If you're not interested in writing, you're not gonna get anything done.

yeah i kinda feel the same way
ohwait im not respected youre probably saying who the crap is this idiot

Who the crap are you?

I honestly do not know if i am respected or not, so dunno if I am able to join in on the fun.

Finish your project!

[Hemophiliac]

he's back!

bless you mr. oji, bless you!

[suzumebachi]

I'll write something. What do you want me do to?

[Cyan_Ide]

Stock blogger template, Larry? For shame. I can probably come up with a template for you a la VGDJ.net if you want me to in a few weeks. Drop me a line if you're interested.

[Dhsu]

I might be interested in doing a weekly doujin feature, perhaps with some help of some fellow doujinites such as CHz and others.

[watkinzez]

In terms of a podcast comeback; my favourite part of the show was always the interviews. More of them please.

Actually my favourite part was the prank calls but they're hardly practical are they.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I only managed to tune in to a couple shows... so... I guess my only complaint would be not the live time, but the overall LENGTH of the live time. I can make it to X place at X time to listen to a cool show... but usually not for the full 4 hours.

Also; I will not blog for you.

[Liontamer]

Also; I will not blog for you.

Man, where's that Wingless/Khan Photoshop?

"I'LL DIE BEFORE I LET LAOS ON THE BLOG!"

[Emura]

You probably don't know me all that well (read: at all), however I'd love to get involved blogging about video game music. Naturally, I can provide samples for you to judge. Writing samples, that is.

[Arek the Absolute]

Finish your project!

The project itself is done, and has been for a good month or two.
It is the bonus material that I am finishing up right now.

Plus, I could totally bring in a different view on the music than the others who are remixers here can.

I would be like you, sans the pubefro.

[CHz]

loooooooool blog comments censorship

FREE THE COMMENTS BOX, OJI

[irriadin]

he's black!

bless you mr. oji, bless you!

.....fixed

[Martin Penwald]

A new radio show with Larry? I'm delighted.

[Liontamer]

Part 2 of how I got into video game music is up over at http://vgfrequency.blogspot.com (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18) .It talks about my initial foray into college radio and includes the origin of how I first found out about OC ReMix. Please check it out, and as always your feedback is heavily encouraged (as long as I like it). Part 3 will get more involved with my first days at OCR. What I originally imagined as a 3 part intro series of posts is looking more like 5 parts, as I still have to go over my first days at OCR, the VG Frequency radio show, and my time after joining OCR's staff in 2004.

In the meantime, if you're down with writing stuff, please let me know what email address you've signed up to Blogger with and I'll add you on.

Onto general queries:

I'll write something. What do you want me do to?
Anything generally about VGM is excellent. General gaming is perfectly ok as well, though I'd like the primary focus to be on VGM. I like musician perspectives on it.
Stock blogger template, Larry? For shame. I can probably come up with a template for you a la VGDJ.net if you want me to in a few weeks. Drop me a line if you're interested.
Hahaha. Yeah, Chad, I'd definitely be interested in what you could come up with. I've settled into a basic black & red color scheme that I'm feeling, but any time you're free to propose ideas, I'd love to sit down with you and talk 'em over. I trust your work.
I might be interested in doing a weekly doujin feature, perhaps with some help of some fellow doujinites such as CHz and others.
It would be an honor, David. Doujin music is one area I don't know nearly enough about. Your word on it is now gospel. :lol:
In terms of a podcast comeback; my favourite part of the show was always the interviews. More of them please.

Actually my favourite part was the prank calls but they're hardly practical are they.
Yeah, prank calls aren't particuarly doable, but I'd love to figure out how to record Skype calls in order to efficiently provide interviews. Speaking from VGDJ guest experience, interviews are harder to edit than they seem, especially on limited time. But of course, I'd want them to be a lynchpin of any OCR podcast.
You probably don't know me all that well (read: at all), however I'd love to get involved blogging about video game music. Naturally, I can provide samples for you to judge. Writing samples, that is.

Frankly, I don't know you, but if your background is solid and your writing is good, maybe you'd be game. I'm particularly looking for people with some level of stature in the amateur VGM arrangement and VGM fandom communities.
loooooooool blog comments censorship

FREE THE COMMENTS BOX, OJI
Never! Last thing I need is spam from the likes of you...r mother.

[Arek the Absolute]

lemme in
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[ILLiterate]

Honestly though, why isn't the blog on Livejournal?

[Liontamer]

Honestly though, why isn't the blog on Livejournal?

Too emo, of course.

[CHz]

Yeah, prank calls aren't particuarly doable, but I'd love to figure out how to record Skype calls in order to efficiently provide interviews. Speaking from VGDJ guest experience, interviews are harder to edit than they seem, especially on limited time. But of course, I'd want them to be a lynchpin of any OCR podcast.
Thought about hitting up zirc and/or pixie and asking how they did interviews?

[Liontamer]

Thought about hitting up zirc and/or pixie and asking how they did interviews?

I don't need to hit them up, but AFAIK, they had both parties record their seperate ends of the conversation (3 parts if zirkietricks weren't recording in the same place), then put them together. Not something I wanna do if I can avoid it, but offhand I'm imagining that that might be the only option I have.

In other news, Part 3 of how video game music enriched my already incredible life (read: ruined my otherwise promising life) is available to read at the VG Frequency blog (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18). Be a pal and drop a judgefgt some comments. Everyone's story on how they found OCR and got into it as much as they have is different.

[Cyan_Ide]

Hahaha. Yeah, Chad, I'd definitely be interested in what you could come up with. I've settled into a basic black & red color scheme that I'm feeling, but any time you're free to propose ideas, I'd love to sit down with you and talk 'em over. I trust your work.


We'll have to sit down for an interview on direction and ideas soon, then. I have some ideas that could work well into the red/black scheme, but I'd like to get your perspectives on what you want out of it.

[djpretzel]

I dunno about blogger as the final destination for this... limited presentation & functional customization options. A custom install of wordpress that we can play around with seems most appropriate, I'd say. We should talk requirements and potential expansion, but since this is "official OCR business" we can host it. Yes, it's convenient that blogger users don't have to register yet another account, but the functionality gained by a separate wordpress install that we control is considerable.

[Cyan_Ide]

I had only been talking about working with the Blogger template because Larry had already created the blog.

[Liontamer]

I had only been talking about working with the Blogger template because Larry had already created the blog.

He's not even talking about the design issues explicitly, just overall functionality. Yeah, djp'z, I trust you on it, so we'll see what we can do in the next few days to discuss things.

I am also starving for blog comments. Affirmative actions dictates that I receive additional ones.

[jmr]

GAH I HAD I POST WRITTEN AND I LOST IT.
I am also starving for blog comments. Affirmative actions dictates that I receive additional ones.
If you're looking for comments on your actual blogger page, it might help if there were 'post comment' links on the two latest posts. ;)

I really enjoy reading about how people, especially the 'higher ups', discover OCR and the VG music community. I especially enjoyed part 2, as I've been considering becoming involved with my university's radio station (http://www.chmr.ca/) in my next term.

I'm looking forward to reading parts 4 and 5, and all of your future blog entries.

[Arek the Absolute]

GAH I HAD I POST WRITTEN AND I LOST IT.

If you're looking for comments on your actual blogger page, it might help if there were 'post comment' links on the two latest posts. ;)

I really enjoy reading about how people, especially the 'higher ups', discover OCR and the VG music community. I especially enjoyed part 2, as I've been considering becoming involved with my university's radio station (http://www.chmr.ca/) in my next term.

I'm looking forward to reading parts 4 and 5, and all of your future blog entries.

You aren't the only one getting involved with their college's radio station.
I am soon to be a dj for KALX, UC Berkeley's radio station.
Represent son, represent.

[Liontamer]

Why the "Post Comments" link doesn't show up, I've got no idea. Everything seems enabled in the settings. [/shrugs]

[ILLiterate]

Too emo, of course.EXACTLY

Also inside jokes

I think everyone would agree it is the right choice

[Cyan_Ide]

He's not even talking about the design issues explicitly, just overall functionality. Yeah, djp'z, I trust you on it, so we'll see what we can do in the next few days to discuss things.

I am also starving for blog comments. Affirmative actions dictates that I receive additional ones.

Well, either way, Wordpress is far superior to Blogger by leaps and bounds, so I'm not complaining. :)

[Liontamer]

Part 4, a brief summation of the 3 years of the VG Frequency radio show, is up and available for perusal at the VGF blog (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18). If you have thoughts or memories of the VGF radio show to share, I'd love to hear them over at the blog or here in the thread. Your memories are sure to differ from mine.

I took a couple of weeks off from the blog and OCR in general (though with OCR, a couple of weeks off might well be about 20 hours a week) to focus on my job search, which has turned out excellent. I recently obtained a position at a law firm with a great working environment, a nice salary and strong benefits. I'm looking forward to paying off my student loans in the next 5 years so I can finally be debt free.

Once I get my bearings in terms of how much free time I'll have at the end of a normal day, I'll be able to devote more time to the hobby work of VGF.

Well, either way, Wordpress is far superior to Blogger by leaps and bounds, so I'm not complaining. :)
Excellent. Once Part 5 of my scintillating hobby's life story is out there, hopefully the blog will be moved to a new home and I can follow through with adding on staff members to provide the lion's share of the blog's content. Y'all enjoy what's there for now, and my sincere thanks for reading.

[Another Soundscape]

Part 4, a brief summation of the 3 years of the VG Frequency radio show, is up and available for perusal at the VGF blog (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18). If you have thoughts or memories of the VGF radio show to share, I'd love to hear them over at the blog or here in the thread. Your memories are sure to differ from mine.

I took a couple of weeks off from the blog and OCR in general (though with OCR, a couple of weeks off might well be about 20 hours a week) to focus on my job search, which has turned out excellent. I recently obtained a position at a law firm with a great working environment, a nice salary and strong benefits. I'm looking forward to paying off my student loans in the next 5 years so I can finally be debt free.

Once I get my bearings in terms of how much free time I'll have at the end of a normal day, I'll be able to devote more time to the hobby work of VGF.


Excellent. Once Part 5 of my scintillating hobby's life story is out there, hopefully the blog will be moved to a new home and I can follow through with adding on staff members to provide the lion's share of the blog's content. Y'all enjoy what's there for now, and my sincere thanks for reading.

Congratulations on the job :)

[Dhsu]

Larry Oji, Esquire?

[Liontamer]

The new job is awesome, by the way. A really great enviroment to work in.

Part 5 is up (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18), which talks about how I've worked to trick out the OCR database with info. Many of you old schooler remember when everything used to be very, VERY empty.

Part 6, getting invited to join the evil judges panel is written, is also up, as is the last part in my introduction series. It's soon time to add other capable parties to the blog to get stuff moving with material. I just had to blogwhore my hobby's life story before any of that got underway. After all, VGF has been my pet project for 4 years.

Dhsu & CHz are both important peeps who will hopefully be contributing with their geeky insights.

Comments are now (whoops) enabled on every post, so enjoy, and thanks for reading.

[Another Soundscape]

Great reading as always! :)

[CHz]

I posted. D:

Please don't fire me, Larry. :(

[Dhsu]

I'd post, but I haven't figured out exactly how to do that just yet...

[Liontamer]

I'd post, but I haven't figured out exactly how to do that just yet...

I don't think he'll ever figure it out.

i.e. If you wanna quick dose of Japanz, David has something new up for ya. (Thanks!)

I've also got a plug for SSX Blur's soundtrack. Give it some love.

[Dhsu]

I don't think he'll ever figure it out.
kill u

(You're welcome. I'll try to get an actual song up tomorrow.)

[CHz]

I made a real post this time. D:

The next one will be better, I promise. I already know it will be. :(

[Liontamer]

I made a real post this time. D:

The next one will be better, I promise. I already know it will be. :(

I rike it!

I've updated things (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18) with some Dale North pimpage. Might not be what you're expecting, but you'll enjoy the read, so head over!

[Another Soundscape]

I wanna write in the blog, 'OCR in the eyes of a newbie' XD

btw, I really like composer spotlight :O made me happy

[Liontamer]

I wanna write in the blog, 'OCR in the eyes of a newbie' XD

No problem. You should have an invite waiting for you.

Any ReMixer who's a good writer is welcome.

[Another Soundscape]

No problem. You should have an invite waiting for you.

Any ReMixer who's a good writer is welcome.

Oh man, thanks :D
But keep in mind, I'm not the best writer around, I am from Sweden after all. English is not my main language ;) but thanks

[Liontamer]

Oh man, thanks :D
But keep in mind, I'm not the best writer around, I am from Sweden after all. English is not my main language ;) but thanks

I'm the editor. Have at it. Blog about OCR and game music mostly. Other game related stuff is always cool in moderation.

[Another Soundscape]

I'm the editor. Have at it. Blog about OCR and game music mostly. Other game related stuff is always cool in moderation.

I will :) thanks again

EDIT: I wrote something man! .. maybe too long but I had to introduce myself :)

[Liontamer]

I will :) thanks again

EDIT: I wrote something man! .. maybe too long but I had to introduce myself :)

Nah, it looks good. I fixed only a few things for spelling/grammar (95% of it was impeccable), then added links galore and keywords for the post. Thanks a lot, Mattias, and welcome aboard.

[Another Soundscape]

Nah, it looks good. I fixed only a few things for spelling/grammar (95% of it was impeccable), then added links galore and keywords for the post. Thanks a lot, Mattias, and welcome aboard.

Great ;) You're welcome. It was a pleasure doing it :) So I might keep on writing like once every two weeks or once a week if it's not too much

Edit: wrong link to the OST, I'm fixing that if I can :)

[Liontamer]

Xoc's got some new stuffz pimped out in the blog. You gotta go check it out.

[Fishy]

Need anything from the point of view of a total project-whore?

[Liontamer]

Need anything from the point of view of a total project-whore?
Welcome aboard, Cain.

[CHz]

I'll have another post someday.

Someday.

Dammit I'm lazy. :(

[Fishy]

Welcome aboard, Cain.

Awesome. I guess I'll run around and get the lowdown on all the projects going on, because theres so many to keep track of.

[Another Soundscape]

Need anything from the point of view of a total project-whore?

L-O-L :D
I wuuuv you

[Liontamer]

Video Games Live. VG Frequency (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18). Naturally.

[Hemophiliac]

great article larry :D

i hope everyone gets to experience this sometime when it comes in your area. reading about larry's experiences really gets me excited to hear VGL again when it comes back out to CA again in october.

glad to hear so much press coverage OCR and VGL have been getting.

[Another Soundscape]

Hey Larry my man. How often can I ramble about game music I like anyway?
I don't want to spam the blog to death but I have so much to tell the readers about!
Should I run some posts by you first? Or just start my own blog.. :(((((

Gimme a shout!

EDIT: Also, I almost forgot, nice coverage of VGL :)

[Liontamer]

Talking about music you like is fine. It's good for VGF to have information about material that OC ReMixers themselves like. Surprisingly, I think it's an angle that most people in the community are unaware of when it comes to their favorite ReMixers.

[Another Soundscape]

Talking about music you like is fine. It's good for VGF to have information about material that OC ReMixers themselves like. Surprisingly, I think it's an angle that most people in the community are unaware of when it comes to their favorite ReMixers.

Good, cuz that's what I'm doing. Now how often can I post? that was my question ;O I have another post done, it's a draft on the blog now and I'm not posting it until I get a sign from you man.

Actually, I think as many remixers as possible should do at least ONE post telling the readers something about VGM or other music they like.

EDIT: also, I'm not one of their 'favorite ReMixers' but I'm gonna keep on posting until someone tells me to stop ;)

[Liontamer]

Good, cuz that's what I'm doing. Now how often can I post? that was my question ;O I have another post done, it's a draft on the blog now and I'm not posting it until I get a sign from you man.

Actually, I think as many remixers as possible should do at least ONE post telling the readers something about VGM or other music they like.

EDIT: also, I'm not one of their 'favorite ReMixers' but I'm gonna keep on posting until someone tells me to stop ;)
Posting any time is fine. I tend to want at least 1 post per day from us collectively to keep things moving. Post any time.

[Another Soundscape]

Posting any time is fine. I tend to want at least 1 post per day from us collectively to keep things moving. Post any time.

then: POSTED :) make any corrections and linkage you want, kisses and hugs


EDIT: Any comments and feedback is appreciated, as always ;)

EDIT2: Any news about including samples of music btw? :( I do have the mp3s but it's quite illegal..

[CHz]

I made another post. Still no Composer Spotlight #2, though, because...

EDIT2: Any news about including samples of music btw? :( I do have the mp3s but it's quite illegal..
I wanted to chat up the Liontamer (and maybe the pretzel, conveniently on vacation) about this very thing, because all the samples I would include in my next entry would be from CDs, as opposed to from games with never had any soundtrack releases. Even if we have the go-ahead now to just post whole CD tracks, whenever the blog gets moved to WordPress on vgf.ocremix.org or whatever, doing that could pose a serious liability to OCR, which of course I don't want.

Basically, I wanted to know if lo-fi'd and/or short snippets of tracks (like thirty seconds to a minute) would be okay.

ELABORATION EDIT (to avoid double-posting):

I don't see posting songs from games without soundtrack releases as I did in my first Spotlight as a problem for two reasons. The first is that OCR already sort of (not really but work with me here) does this in the form of emulated sound formats like NSFs and SPCs for games. MP3 or otherwise, shit's still copyrighted.

The other reason is come onnnnnnnn. Are TV Asahi and Toei going to come after me for posting one track for a game released in 1991? They're well within their rights to, of course, but the harm there is roughly equivalent to $0.00 (0¥). This might be a bigger issue with more recent games, but I just don't think anything would be very likely on those grounds.

CDs, on the other hand, are a bigger issue. In my world, posting one track from an album wouldn't be a problem at all, but of course in my world I have a trillion billion dollars, my own space shuttle, and a private continent. I know an online retailer currently selling one of the albums I'd want to sample in my next Spotlight, and possibly more (I've only made up my mind on one track), and posting music from those is a whole new front that I'd be opening up OCR to. I really don't know what, if anything, would fall under fair use guidelines or any other copyright law loopholes.

[Liontamer]

For the sheer hell of it (hey, I love the album), I posted a review of Quinn Fox's late 2005 album "Fitz Warine II" (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18). It's a good intro into Quinn's original material for those that aren't familiar with it. Enjoy.

[CHz]

Hey, I finally finished Composer Spotlight #2 (http://vgfrequency.blogspot.com/2007/07/composer-spotlight-saitama-saisyu-heiki.html). It's about S.S.H., or something.

I think I probably should've called it Sales Pitch #1.

[Liontamer]

Needs more H-game screenshots, 'Ili.

I also thought this excellent fight (http://ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10660) was worth a quick look. I blogged'er up. (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18)

[CHz]

I actually do have some pics from Sixty Nine 2, and I found some shots from Lost Child on Tama Soft's site when I was looking up info on the game. I could insert them into the post if you'd like.

[Liontamer]

I actually do have some pics from Sixty Nine 2, and I found some shots from Lost Child on Tama Soft's site when I was looking up info on the game. I could insert them into the post if you'd like.

Don't let me stand in the way of your disturbing video games/sex integration fantasy.

[CHz]

Don't let me stand in the way of your disturbing video games/sex integration fantasy.
Excellent. I'll begin lowering the blog's standards even more than they were when you added me as a contributor immediately.

[Liontamer]

I'm definitely looking forward to Otakon (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18). I was able to encapsulate my thoughts on the matter in less than 200 words.

[CHz]

Posted a new Composer Spotlight: Koichi Namiki. Probably best known because he worked on the super awesome Super Hang-On. Tons of album purchase links: buy buy buy!

And very oddly, to accompany Liontamer's previous post on vocal arrangements, one of my samples is a vocal track. Completely unintentional. =O

[Fishy]

I made a poest n shit. I'm no good at linking, but I did some, sorry if its a mess.

[Another Soundscape]

I made a poest n shit. I'm no good at linking, but I did some, sorry if its a mess.

Weee! PROJECTWHORING :D

[Flik]

Hot damn. If VGFrequency came back I'd probably start making music again.

[Another Soundscape]

Hot damn. If VGFrequency came back I'd probably start making music again.

Larry! If this isn't a reason, what is!?

[Fishy]

We want VGF back/Flik to do some more rap!

[Liontamer]

bustatunez has some good news he can finally reveal. (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18)

You can congratulate him here (http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10923).

Otakon thoughts will be later this week! Thanks for reading and commenting.

[Dyne]

Awesome job bustatunez! :D About time you got recognized!

Dead worm in a puddle!!!!

[Liontamer]

It's ReCapitated! (http://icecap.ocremix.org/)

But wait! someone no likey!!! [GASP] (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18)

[CHz]

How can you not like ReCapitated? Easily the second best remix project. It puts Voices of the Lifestream to absolute shame.

Anyway, I'm going to Northwestern for a couple of days for some reason or another, so I put up a filler post about VGM Facebook groups for those crazy people who use that site.

[Liontamer]

How can you not like ReCapitated? Easily the second best remix project. It puts Voices of the Lifestream to absolute shame.

Anyway, I'm going to Northwestern for a couple of days for some reason or another, so I put up a filler post about VGM Facebook groups for those crazy people who use that site.

I may have to join Facebook after that post. It's more effective than djp going "Join the Facebook group, damn you!"

Meanwhile, I love my hobby-job! (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18)

Also, help Armcannon get more exposure and cast your vote for them before the end of Sunday, July 29 (http://www.wutv.com/players/features/bands/video.shtml).

[CHz]

Someone appears to have added pictures to some posts, including my own. We must get to the bottom of this mystery! http://www.quiteajolt.com/ocr/emot-crossarms.gif

[Liontamer]

Someone appears to have added pictures to some posts, including my own. We must get to the bottom of this mystery! http://www.quiteajolt.com/ocr/emot-crossarms.gif

Stop messin' widdit!

Meanwhile, bLiNd & Leifo earn some professional props. (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18)

[CHz]

A couple of days late with this new post.

Okay, almost a week late with this new post.

But at least it's got video okay. Live VGM performances are pretty cool right.

[Liontamer]

A couple of days late with this new post.

Okay, almost a week late with this new post.

But at least it's got video okay. Live VGM performances are pretty cool right.

As far as I'm concerned, you're early. And with a great read.

I've followed up things with today's post of mine (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18) on a new piece posted up by the 8-Bit Artist, tying into the upcoming VG concert and art show, 16-Bit Genocide. Happy reading!

[CHz]

IGN posted their list of the top ten 8-bit soundtracks, and #ocremix had a good ROFL over it, so I blogged 'er up.

It's actually a pretty nice read, especially if for some reason you still have any shred of respect left for IGN.

[danimal cannon]

I am enjoying reading these, keep bloggin it up

[Liontamer]

CHEATERS NEVER PROSPER! (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18)

Except when they do.

Aaaaand, Maximo with some manga pimpage. You buy!

[CHz]

Another YouTube filler post. nyoro~n :3

New column to come either Thursday or Friday night.

[ThatPaige]

Just posted a review of the first song I ever liked on OC Remix on Larry's blog. Check it out...I promise, Baby Seals are safe with me!

[Liontamer]

I've just posted (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18) regarding another interview from Tales of Shadows, this time putting the questions to Sephfire. If you can be persuaded, leave comments. They are currently my lifeblood.

Meanwhile, the content flows like wine over at VGF thanks to efforts of beautiful people like The Lady (who likes "Cerebral Rose Jam" (http://vgfrequency.blogspot.com/2007/08/songs-lady-likes-1.html)) as well as the smelly likes of no-good miscreants such as CHz and Dhsu (who, for the sake of being contrary, likely spit upon "Cerebral Rose Jam" (http://www.ocremix.org/game/shivers/)). Keep an eye on the next few days for more from the latter two.

Dhsu recently discovered his own tribute that he's gonna share some comments on at my behest. And why not? It isn't often that you get that kind of fan recognition. Like I warned David though, it also means there's yet another rival AZN PIANO PLAYER!~ for him to be aware of. Just when he thought all he had to do was kidnap the Video Game Pianist...

[Dhsu]

I didn't have time for it yesterday, but I'll get around to making a post today. Don't you worry your little Russo-Negro head, Larry.

[Liontamer]

I didn't have time for it yesterday, but I'll get around to making a post today. Don't you worry your little Russo-Negro head, Larry.

Never any rush from me. Tis upcoming, and that's good enough for me. The only person I put on deadlines is myself.

[CHz]

Meanwhile, the content flows like wine over at VGF thanks to efforts of beautiful people like The Lady (who likes "Cerebral Rose Jam" (http://vgfrequency.blogspot.com/2007/08/songs-lady-likes-1.html)) as well as the smelly likes of no-good miscreants such as CHz and Dhsu (who, for the sake of being contrary, likely spit upon "Cerebral Rose Jam" (http://www.ocremix.org/game/shivers/)). Keep an eye on the next few days for more from the latter two.
I actually thought Cerebral Rose Jam was quite good until I read that post. Now I think it's the worst remix on the site and want it removed immediately. True story.

I also just posted about the music from Bomberman 64: The Second Attack!. For some bizarre reason, Yasunori Mitsuda worked on the game.

[Liontamer]

And I just posted on Reyn Ouwehand's new C64 arrangement album "The Blithe, The Blend & The Bizarre" (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18). It's extra swanky. Check out ze blog, and once you get a look at that cover, you know it'll be some crazy stuff. The previews for the album are solid, so check it out!

[Liontamer]

With the FF7 project on the horizon, I aim to be there to cover things. Which means they're gonna be a podcast of some sort coming soon.

With that said, the format of the podcast will be similar to the old radio show in that I want to spotlight all aspects and sites of the community, as well as original material. But the time will be nowhere near as long. :lol:

The podcast will be about luring the chilluns into OC ReMix, but also touching upon everything else. How long would you be willing to listen to one podcast of the show? And perhaps more importantly, how long do you think a n00b would be willing to listen to a one podcast of the show?

Any viable feedback is appreciated.

[Bahamut]

Personally, I'd be willing to listen to as long as you make it. As for the average person, depends on how interesting you make it - then again, I'm a fan of the you build it, they will come philosophy.

[jmr]

Personally, I could listen for hours. However, a podcast as long as the original VGF is probably not feesable.

It really all depends on what you plan on including in the show. If you have a whole wealth of material to cover, obviously you don't want to be rushing through everything for the sake of a shorter running time. As well, you don't want the podcast to seem slow and dragged out. Pacing is important.

Another thing to keep in mind is filesize. Keep it reasonable; you don't want to scare away any people who may still be stuck in the stone age of the internet.

With all that being said, I think that anything within one hour would work well.

[Hemophiliac]

your breakdowns help keep the listener listening.

2-3 songs per break as you did in the past with vgf seems to be alright.

[revenge_of_quatermass]

To maintain some flavour of the original show I would love to hear longer shows. Unfortunately, by creating a pre-made show, you're never going to get that six or seven hour program anymore. I remember you did some shows that were only about two hours and they were awesome. Any longer than that, and I think it would be a burden on you and a tough time to casually listen to. Can't wait to hear you on the air again.

[Dyne]

Well Larry, in honesty, I'd listen to your podcast every time you upload the latest episode. Though I myself still plan on doing the one based over at ThaSauce. Despite that, I think if you're going to do an all-OCR, all-the-time Podcast, I would suggest starting at half an hour and going from there. It all really depends on how much content you want to put into the podcast itself.

Hit me up with the PM-shizzle and talk to me, I'd like to coordinate with you. (also because you didn't answer my last PM anyways, heh heh)

[Another Soundscape]

JUST START RECORDING ALREADY LARRY! :)
and be sure to talk about the community a lot.
good.
later :)

EDIT: okay okay, about the length. Keep the filesize okay and any length is good. A n00b would listen for 10-30 mins tops. But you ain't doing this for n00bs are you? ;)

[Dyne]

Actually, he is in a technical sense. VGF would be about bringing more people to OCR, and as a bonus, the community in general. So it's really a 2-for-1 sale really.

[Arek the Absolute]

I still say you should do a shoutcast, you bum.

[Another Soundscape]

Actually, he is in a technical sense. VGF would be about bringing more people to OCR, and as a bonus, the community in general. So it's really a 2-for-1 sale really.

Good point.
Although I doubt a beginning listener would be as interested as the inner workings and happneings in the community as for example the oldies but goodies are.

[Kanthos]

I'd aim for somewhere between 30 and 60 minutes. Any more than that and more casual people won't listen. If you have more content than you can fit into a short show like that, you can always do more shows. The more active a podcast is, the more likely you are to get people listening to it.

*expects spam about voting on podcast alley*

[pixietricks]

I would start out with no more than 30-40 minutes. It takes a TON of work editing a show... Unless you're gonna leave it a little more raw and not worry about background music, SFX, etc. I usually get bored listening to podcasts with only one host because there's less conversation and banter, but if you plan on doing weekly interviews, people may be interested in hearing longer eps. It all depends on the content, really.

Either way, you should give yourself a chance to get the hang of it. Get a sense of how much time you want to be spending editing, uploading, writing up the notes etc. ^_~

[Fishy]

I concur, whimsical banter between co-host can be highly entertaining if theres some good chemistry, it keeps you interested.

[suzumebachi]

mmm whimsical banter

[Penfold]

Never got to hear VGF, but I'd definitely be interested in checking this out. Whatever length it comes out to be, I know I'd listen to it.

[Vilecat]

Around half an hour to an hour would be a good length. I truly miss listening to VGF, so personnally i wouldn't mind how long it lasts. I'm not so fond of podcasts in general, i prefer live shows since they can often bring more compared to pre-recorded stuff imo, but i'm pretty sure you'll find ingenious ways of getting and/or keeping the listeners' interest.

Just don't add 15-mins long testloops before starting. Not having the cam turned on during the show won't be new at least?

[Hemophiliac]

is this gonna be a one time dealie? or can we expect more vgf podcast in the future?

[Liontamer]

is this gonna be a one time dealie? or can we expect more vgf podcast in the future?

I would say once a week, but don't know how much time I'd have for that with my other responsibilities (job/judging). I definitely have a lot less time than I did in college, but I may work around this through shorter, but more frequent shows. For now, it's all a work in progress.

[Penfold]

I would say once a week, but don't know how much time I'd have for that with my other responsibilities (job/judging). I definitely have a lot less time than I did in college, but I may work around this through shorter, but more frequent shows. For now, it's all a work in progress.

So are you aiming this first one to coincide with the FF7 Project release (or around that timeframe)? I'm pretty excited to hear it, so I'm mainly just curious when I might expect it. :grin:

[Arek the Absolute]

It is pretty cool to have him come back in time to highlight the project. I loved how he had nights dedicated to project releases before, so this will be cool to have back.

[Hemophiliac]

i'm actually curious as to how you will be doing the show too: did you get a microphone? etc?

[Another Soundscape]

Just posted some thoughts about beginning remixers and OCR going for the better.
Needs some editing probably, Larry if you please? ;)

[CHz]

I was hoping to have another Composer Spotlight up tonight, but unfortunately things (Twilight Princess, packing, and working on some code) conspired against me. It probably won't see the light of day until Monday.

I guess you leeches will just have to be content with free music from BioShock until then. :(

[OA]

It seems like comments were turned off, so i'll have my comment on Another Soundscape's post sit in here.




I agree with you, and remixers shouldn't get discouraged at harsh judging, because it will only make them better if they listen to it, but I will respectfully disagree about the value of the WIP board.

Most of the people who wander in there are looking for music previews, and those who are willing to give critique are not capable of listening and evaluating at anywhere near the level of the judges. The few comments most leave are "i like X part. It sounds good. Maybe add a drum fill." Helpful for some, but not the detailed and knowledgeable critique needed to pass the judging panel.

I think this is why the judge hate issue exists, as the expectations between the WIP board and the judging panel are so vastly different, that when their mix finally does hit the judging panel, it's the first legitimate and thoughtful critique the mix has ever received, and some people are surprised by it.
What people need to realize is that in it's current state, the judging is pretty much the WIP critique, and either you have a good track that will get accepted onto OCR, or you get insightful critique that your mix needs. Aspiring mixers just need to view it as the win-win situation that it is.

As for bringing the level of critique in the WIP forms to be more standardized with the level of critique that the judges have? I'm not really sure. Maybe get an experienced mixer who can hear stuff like that and who also has the time to be a moderator who helps in the forum. Who that could be, I have no idea, and it's not my place to decide, but I think it would bridge the gap between mixes that are submitted to judges and mixes that are actually posted.

[Another Soundscape]

Hey OA, thanks for commenting ;)

I think you have a point but I, as you so respectfully did, disagree.
The wip boards might not be the all around best place for feedback but I know some people are quite good listeners and can give good constructive criticism. I am spending a lot of time in #ocrwip on irc.enterthegame.com and we have a friendly climate but we're honest with the wip critique. I can agree some are more qualified to give critique than others but I feel, at least in my experience, most people that comes in to #ocrwip leaves with a good deal of helpful constructive criticism in their backpack.

I do, however, agree that the judgespanel has become the wip board. Sad for people who, after weeks or months of struggle, feel they have a perfect mix and want it posted. The people who knows their mix isn't going to be passed but they "submitted it anyway", needs to be teached a lesson. They ruin for everyone sadly, even though they help themselves.. a bit.

Anyway, now I'm blabbering too much :) Thank you for your comment , hope to see more of those. This is a subject that needs to be talked about.

[zircon]

Hey, the new wordpress blog looks cool, but it also doesn't show who wrote the posts!!! Very confusing.

[CHz]

That layout is a WordPress default setting, so the "new site design pending from djpretzel" is likely still in the works. It'd definitely be nice if that new design does say who wrote each post, though.

Also, I haven't received new login information yet. :|

[djpretzel]

working on it; need a patch of time I can dedicate.

looks like the following wordpress plugins will be useful:

http://www.dagondesign.com/articles/add-signature-plugin-for-wordpress/
http://www.dagondesign.com/articles/posts-by-author-plugin-for-wordpress/

[Kanthos]

Hey OA, thanks for commenting ;)

I think you have a point but I, as you so respectfully did, disagree.
The wip boards might not be the all around best place for feedback but I know some people are quite good listeners and can give good constructive criticism. I am spending a lot of time in #ocrwip on irc.enterthegame.com and we have a friendly climate but we're honest with the wip critique. I can agree some are more qualified to give critique than others but I feel, at least in my experience, most people that comes in to #ocrwip leaves with a good deal of helpful constructive criticism in their backpack.

I do, however, agree that the judgespanel has become the wip board. Sad for people who, after weeks or months of struggle, feel they have a perfect mix and want it posted. The people who knows their mix isn't going to be passed but they "submitted it anyway", needs to be teached a lesson. They ruin for everyone sadly, even though they help themselves.. a bit.

Anyway, now I'm blabbering too much :) Thank you for your comment , hope to see more of those. This is a subject that needs to be talked about.

I agree with OA. Sure, there are a lot of good people who comment on WIPs, and a few really great people who comment occasionally, but the problem is one of selective listening.

I've seen several WIPs that were MIDI rips (sure, they were done from scratch, but for all the originality, they might as well have started with the MIDI file), and in a couple cases, I've commented to the poster that their mix was too close to the original, citing the submission standards. I've then had people come along and say, "No, I don't think it is, awesome mix, man", or something like that. *ESPECIALLY* since I'm not a judge, or even someone with an accepted remix, the person who posted the WIP is much more likely to listen to the person who compliments their music and thinks it's fine than the person who says, "Not bad, but not OCR-worthy". Basically, all it takes is a few n00bs who don't have a hope of getting mixes accepted at their current level to come in and start complimenting those who are perhaps slightly better but no more acceptance-worthy, and the WIP forums quickly become a celebration of crap.

I've also noticed that many people who give the best feedback only post occasionally, particularly if a song interests them. Which is understandable; there's a fair bit of activity in the WIP forums each day, and reviewing it all and leaving good feedback takes a lot of time.

#ocrwip, on the other hand, generally has a higher calibre of people in it. Perhaps we're not all acceptance-worthy, but there's generally a small number of people there who generally tend to give much better feedback than the casual person in the WIP forums.

[Another Soundscape]

Nice to see this subject engages people in conversation :)
Kanthos: The crap-praising attitude has got to go. But I think it will only go away when the wip boards get infested with good, constructive feedback from OCRemixers or Judges. Then remixers will really take the hint of a skilled and already acknowledged remixer saying they should work on this and that.
That would at least bring some tension off the judges panel that gets overflown with half-assed submissions that takes up valuable space. No wonder standards are getting higher and higher.

Too bad it's a tough job reviewing wips :)

[OA]

Nice to see this subject engages people in conversation :)
Kanthos: The crap-praising attitude has got to go. But I think it will only go away when the wip boards get infested with good, constructive feedback from OCRemixers or Judges. Then remixers will really take the hint of a skilled and already acknowledged remixer saying they should work on this and that.
That would at least bring some tension off the judges panel that gets overflown with half-assed submissions that takes up valuable space. No wonder standards are getting higher and higher.
Too bad it's a tough job reviewing wips :)

I agree that praising crap isn't the way to do things, but it's a fine that needs to be walked in order to keep an environment that is welcoming to newcomers, but to have the tools available to people who are actively trying to improve, the most important being worthwhile critique.

I wish I could get IRC working on either my home or work computer, but I havnt had much luck. Work is pretty firewalled (at least last i checked), and I have yet to find any good ICR software for Macs. I am glad there is a good critique community going, i'm just sad I can't be a part of it ;_;

I don't think sticking a judge in the WIP forum is the right solution, not only are they busy enough judging submissions, but the potential drama that could be had is huge. Say one judge was to say a mix sounded pretty good, and the mixer submits. Say then that three different judges gave that same mix the triple NO. Drama fiasco, IMO. I think that the WIP board needs to be cultivated by people who don't have the ability to say whether or not a mix gets on the site.

I suppose the best thing for me to do to help is get in there in the WIP board and start doing what I can, though I think that the more experienced mixers giving frequent critiques in there would be better.
The goal is to have a filter that doesn't prevent mixes from getting to the judges, but makes the mixes that do arrive that much better. The WIP forum should be like the OCR Carwash. Mixes go in one end, get cleaned up, and then come out to get sent to the judges. It won't stop the people who submit what they know is a sub-par mix from "sending it in anyways", but it would help prevent mixers from showing up in dirty cars.

[Another Soundscape]

I use mac. I'm on irc :)
Go download Colloquy ( http://colloquy.info/ )

Good point about why judges shouldn't be in the wip forums. But I still think they give the best critique if they would have the time. Zircon is for example the guy who gives me the best constructive criticism (mad props) when I actually talk to him :)

Then we agree about the wip boards and channels being the filter. But as I said, too bad it's a tough job reviewing wips.
I do, however, promise that I will comment on some wips on the board when I have time. Until then everyone in need of feedback should get mIrc (PC) or Colloquy (Mac OS X) and hop in to #ocrwip at irc.enterthegame.com

Hope to see you there OA :)

[DarkeSword]

This is what I called the "Cycle of Mediocrity," years ago when VGMix2 launched. There was a lot of that "crap-praising" going on, just for the sake of making people feel good about their work, even if it wasn't great; those people got a bit of an ego boost and would praise other folks' so-so work. It just continued like that.

It's difficult to combat in an official capacity without adding yet-another-layer of bureaucracy to the whole process. I've had vague ideas about pre-approval/sponsorship before submission, but it only serves to make things even slower.

[Another Soundscape]

This is what I called the "Cycle of Mediocrity," years ago when VGMix2 launched. There was a lot of that "crap-praising" going on, just for the sake of making people feel good about their work, even if it wasn't great; those people got a bit of an ego boost and would praise other folks' so-so work. It just continued like that.

It's difficult to combat in an official capacity without adding yet-another-layer of bureaucracy to the whole process. I've had vague ideas about pre-approval/sponsorship before submission, but it only serves to make things even slower.

It's a hard world we live in. Nice to see you add to the discussion btw DarkeSword. Especially Judges must know about all the wips (that ARE in fact still wips) being submitted for evaluation instead of actual posting.

I hope VGMix will be back soon for that matter, that would probably take some pressure off the panel. :)

[avaris]

Great blog AS. :) I def agree with a lot of the points made about the WIP Boards from everyone. There are def a few people on the WIP boards who give awesome detailed feedback. #ocrwip is an awesome place...I need to get my ass back there. :banghead:

I think one of people's biggest problems is giving constructive criticism without fear of sounding like a complete jack ass. A lot of people are prob afraid if they say something too harsh it will create too much drama and the artist will get really pissed.

The ability to say something bad in a good way is paramount to giving good feedback IMO, especially when it comes to newer artists.

Blanket statements similar to "Your strings sound awful" really does not help anyone and usually just pisses off the mixer. Saying, "The strings sound too Lo-Fi for the style you are going for. Try adding some small amounts of reverb with low decay and stereo seperation to help them sit in the mix better." is def better. That sounds much more helpful and does not attack the mixer personally.

Honestly after being here for around a year recieving good honest feedback on a song is one my favorite things in the entire world. In general an artist should concentrate more on getting 'better' instead of getting 'praise.' You'll end up a lot better at the end of the day.

EDIT: IMO the best way to improve the situation is for people to learn how to give good critiques. You don't have to be an awesome mixer to give good feedback. The ability to communicate what you do not like about in a coherent manner is prob the best asset a good reviewer can have. The best way to end the cycle of mediocrity is for people in general to be more honest and review more wips.

[Another Soundscape]

hey avaris, glad to see you dropped in ;) This is gettin' crowded.

I absolutely agree with msot of your points. I especially feel the "don't wanna be an asshole" part. OCR is very much drama, especially in the forums. As a remixer many aims to be as popular as posisble so they get recognition that way. It's sad that this behaviour leads to overall too optimistic wip reviews and praise.
Although, let me point out I too likes to make friends and get attention (you know what I mean :( English is hard) because I'm nice but I would never let that make me lie about WiPs ;) That's just bull.

I also think everyone should get on #ocrwip. It doesn't matter if someone gives a general praise, there is ALWAYS someone to give honest constructive criticism.

[The wingless]

I had an article written about me without my knowledge or consent!!!

My cock is enraged!

[Fishy]

AS speaks the truth, over-kind reviews are damaging, but at the same time, just ripping stuff to shreds without advice is just as bad. They both just lead to that rejected feeling that makes people stop altogether.

I don't think its the judges responsability to give advice, because its a thankless job due to the lovely judgehait they endure. If anything a bit of technical advice in a vote should be viewed as a bonus. I guess it would be cool if they swung by the WIPs forum every now and again, but you can't really expect that. I know zirc is very helpful in #ocrwip and theres always a bunch of us there. More people need to come to that channel, it could turn into a real goldmine.

My cock is enraged!

He's just flattered really.

[JJT]

i've gone through phases where i've tried to hang around the WIP boards, but generally it's too daunting.

my most constructive WIP sessions were definitely before i took on the judging mantle.

[Azul v2]

I had an article written about me without my knowledge or consent!!!

My cock is enraged!

You better improve the UI of SWB3 or else I'm going after you like I did in Guild Wars.

[Liontamer]

Another Soundscape/CHz/Dhsu/DragonAvenger/Fishy: I've already added you into the system, so there's no need to register. To get your new password, go to http://www.vgfrequency.com/wp-login.php?action=lostpassword and request a new one. I used the email address in your OCR forum profiles as your email addresses for the new blog site. Please let me know when you have successfully gotten access.

Anyone else that can write WELL about video game music and the arrangement scene, let me know of your interest, and if you're bueno I can get you set up. You have to be ok with representing OC ReMix via your work. If you don't like the site... :'-(

[CHz]

The new WordPress blog works for me. Enough to post a link to a review of and video of The OneUps' performance at Penny Arcade Expo on Friday.

[Azul v2]

Wordpress is very yes. I use it for all my sites, even if they aren't for blogs but for news.

[Fishy]

Another Soundscape/CHz/Dhsu/DragonAvenger/Fishy: I've already added you into the system, so there's no need to register. To get your new password, go to http://www.vgfrequency.com/wp-login.php?action=lostpassword and request a new one. I used the email address in your OCR forum profiles as your email addresses for the new blog site. Please let me know when you have successfully gotten access.

I'm so logged in and stuff.

[Another Soundscape]

Another Soundscape/CHz/Dhsu/DragonAvenger/Fishy: I've already added you into the system, so there's no need to register. To get your new password, go to http://www.vgfrequency.com/wp-login.php?action=lostpassword and request a new one. I used the email address in your OCR forum profiles as your email addresses for the new blog site. Please let me know when you have successfully gotten access.

Anyone else that can write WELL about video game music and the arrangement scene, let me know of your interest, and if you're bueno I can get you set up. You have to be ok with representing OC ReMix via your work. If you don't like the site... :'-(

Beautiful. It works. Thanks Larry .)

[Another Soundscape]

i've gone through phases where i've tried to hang around the WIP boards, but generally it's too daunting.

my most constructive WIP sessions were definitely before i took on the judging mantle.

Yeah, being a judge probably takes the fun out of reviewing wips for many.
But, as everyone, you are more then welcome to #ocrwip with your experience to help put an end to lousy submissions :)

[Nutritious]

Another Soundscape/CHz/Dhsu/DragonAvenger/Fishy: I've already added you into the system, so there's no need to register. To get your new password, go to http://www.vgfrequency.com/wp-login.php?action=lostpassword and request a new one. I used the email address in your OCR forum profiles as your email addresses for the new blog site. Please let me know when you have successfully gotten access.

Anyone else that can write WELL about video game music and the arrangement scene, let me know of your interest, and if you're bueno I can get you set up. You have to be ok with representing OC ReMix via your work. If you don't like the site... :'-(

Until DJP gets the site patched, maybe consider signing off your blog post with your name? It's very confusing right now :)

[OA]

You have to be ok with representing OC ReMix via your work. If you don't like the site... :'-(

If someone doesn't like the site, I really doubt they'd be posting in the forums. :roll:

[Liontamer]

If someone doesn't like the site, I really doubt they'd be posting in the forums. :roll:
1) You'd be surprised.
2) People don't necessarily contact me via this forum.

[Another Soundscape]

1) You'd be surprised.


Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!! XD

EDIT: IT'S FUNNY TO ME OKAY!?

[OA]

1) You'd be surprised.
2) People don't necessarily contact me via this forum.

I'm sure you would know better than I. I'll take back that :roll: then, if it's ok. Darkesword charges a licensing fee for each time they are used, and i'm on a tight budget for the next month or so. :-)

[jmr]

I've been using the RSS feed, and I haven't been checking out this thread that often, so I didn't know about the switch to wordpress / new url.
It might be a good idea to make a post on the blogger page notifying everyone who just uses the feed of the change to the new URL.

[Another Soundscape]

I've been using the RSS feed, and I haven't been checking out this thread that often, so I didn't know about the switch to wordpress / new url.
It might be a good idea to make a post on the blogger page notifying everyone who just uses the feed of the change to the new URL.

look at the title of the page :) on top ;P
didn't notice it myself

[jmr]

look at the title of the page :) on top ;P
didn't notice it myselfYeah, I saw that, but only because I checked the site to see why there were no updates in my RSS feed reader.

[Liontamer]

Yeah, I saw that, but only because I checked the site to see why there were no updates in my RSS feed reader.

I'll do something about that.

In the meantime, new updates featuring Vega Projekt with another milestone and a feature on the music of Tetris (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18). Enjoy!

[CHz]

Composer Spotlight? I still do those? What?

Yeah okay finally done. Atsuhiro Motoyama is a cool guy so check it out.

Now I can finish this half written piece about Twilight Princess for somewhere else that's been mouldering for a week and find something new to VGF about. I'm thinking Live VGM #2 but I'll figure that out later.

[Jaybell]

The Recent Comments column thing is confusing me. Blog entries appear to be posting on other blog entries! Or am I making things up?

[Liontamer]

The Recent Comments column thing is confusing me. Blog entries appear to be posting on other blog entries! Or am I making things up?

If Post A links to Post B, WordPress automatically generates a comment in Post B directing a reader to post A with a link and exerpt of Post A. Lots of As and Bs. :tomatoface:

Meanwhile, JigginJonT has a sketch of a new Chrono Trigger piano arrangement available exclusively on YouTube. (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18)

...

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?

[Arek the Absolute]

heh, i remember him playing this at the socal meet up
good times

why are we hitting up BGC if we want jjt's score for this?

[Liontamer]

heh, i remember him playing this at the socal meet up
good times

why are we hitting up BGC if we want jjt's score for this?
If you clicked the appropriate links in the post, you would know!

Aight y'all, I mentioned in the project thread, but I've got initial thoughts on the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Voices of the Lifestream (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18) for you. Get it while it's hot.

[CHz]

Man, I've got two posts in a row. What's up with that.

Yesterday's is about the Video Games Live CD discussed in this thread that'll be out in October, and today's has a video with Takenobu Mitsuyoshi and Rony Barrak improvising an arrangement of "Let's Go Away" from Daytona USA.

The greatest video of all time.

[KyleJCrb]

The Daytona video is amazing. I love Mitsuyoshi.

[Arek the Absolute]

xoc lives literally 15 minutes away from me
i need to meeet him one day

[Liontamer]

xoc lives literally 15 minutes away from me
i need to meeet him one day

In other words, you're stalking him.

For shame.

[The Author]

In other words, you're stalking him.

For shame.
Yeah, if it was you who was stalking him, you'd have him bound, gagged, and be selling his hair on eBay right about now.

[Liontamer]

Yeah, if it was you who was stalking him, you'd have him bound, gagged, and be selling his hair on eBay right about now.

Spurious allegations!

[ThatPaige]

howdy folks. many of you know me as a hayta, but i am quickly becoming a new playa when it comes to ocr (ha. Larry is disgusted with my lizzeet grammxrs). please check out my latest addition to larry's blog "Songs The Lady Likes #2" (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18) featuring:

*Super Mario Bros. 2 "Gypsy Jazz"
*A Yoplait commercial that'll warm your heart, or make you throw up (Larry says this may depend on "whether you have testicles")
*A man who knows how to use his hands (ladies, the line starts behind me)

[Another Soundscape]

howdy folks. many of you know me as a hayta, but i am quickly becoming a new playa when it comes to ocr (ha. Larry is disgusted with my lizzeet grammxrs). please check out my latest addition to larry's blog "Songs The Lady Likes #2" (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18) featuring:

*Super Mario Bros. 2 "Gypsy Jazz"
*A Yoplait commercial that'll warm your heart, or make you throw up (Larry says this may depend on "whether you have testicles")
*A man who knows how to use his hands (ladies, the line starts behind me)

God that youtube vid made my day. REALLY. :D

[CHz]

Apparently I haven't been fired from inactivity, because I just made a post!

Zuntata is pretty awesome.

[Liontamer]

We usually have at least one story per day. Y'all better be readin'. Call me now for ya free readin'. (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18)

Can someone link a brother up?

[CHz]

Mega Man 7 OST

Mega Man 8 OST

Mega Man 1-6 rock arrange album

That is all.

[CHz]

So, who's the wise guy who placed an image from Metroid Prime 1 into my post about Metroid Prime 3? (/!\ READ NOW IT'S HOTNESS /!\ (http://www.vgfrequency.com/?p=191))

[Liontamer]

So, who's the wise guy who placed an image from Metroid Prime 1 into my post about Metroid Prime 3? (/!\ READ NOW IT'S HOTNESS /!\ (http://www.vgfrequency.com/?p=191))
Always gotta fix your mistakes.

[KyleJCrb]

Hey Larry, just wanted to let you know that I've created a syndicated feed on LiveJournal for the VG Frequency blog, so folks with LJ can watch you via their Friends pages. The feed can be found here (http://syndicated.livejournal.com/vg_frequency/).

Also, I don't know if you've caught the revival of a certain radio show (http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=12431)... :P (Though I don't know how blog-worthy that is, haha)

[Arrow]

As a LiveJournal user who is too lazy to properly keep track of various Blogspot or Wordpress journals, that was a fantastic thread update. Thanks man!

[Liontamer]

VG Frequency, with all the info you need on the recent plagiarism of OCR's FF7 album project. (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18)

Note: Blog comments shitting on DjNeTisra very welcome.

[Liontamer]

...'cuz I am the enforcer. (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18)

(November 2nd)

[Neo Samus]

HA! "Watch this shit! He ain't gonna hit me. He ain't gonna hit me!!" Priceless.

[Baleshadow]

I can't understand how these people can pull off shoryukens instantly, unless they practice for hours on end.

[Dhsu]

I didn't see anything especially "instant" about the guy's shoryukens.

What I DID see was a scrub unable to realize he could no longer beat people with his undefeatable "jump and Hundred Hand Slap" strategy. :D

[DCT]

"I'm a legend, bitch!"

I've never heard a legend scream like that. =\

-D

[DarkeSword]

I can't understand how these people can pull off shoryukens instantly, unless they practice for hours on end.

Any Street Fighter player worth his salt can pull of a Shoryuken when he needs to. It's one of the basics.

[The wingless]

I roffled.

...But I didn't realize BGC was black as midnight. We have *much* to discuss

[Baleshadow]

Any Street Fighter player worth his salt can pull of a Shoryuken when he needs to. It's one of the basics.

I'm not disputing that. I'm talking about going to do a punch or a kick, and then they instantly shoryuken the outstretched limb. I wasn't referring to anything specific in the video, just my own experiences on XBLA.

[Guy In Rubber Suit]

I'm not disputing that. I'm talking about going to do a punch or a kick, and then they instantly shoryuken the outstretched limb. I wasn't referring to anything specific in the video, just my own experiences on XBLA.


Maybe because they're tapping the punch buttons while doing the motion so the fireball or dragon punch or whatever over takes the punching animation.


That guy sucks with E. Honda.

[Mustin]

I can't understand how these people can pull off shoryukens instantly, unless they practice for hours on end.

Come to my house and I'll show your FACE!

[DarkeSword]

I'm not disputing that. I'm talking about going to do a punch or a kick, and then they instantly shoryuken the outstretched limb. I wasn't referring to anything specific in the video, just my own experiences on XBLA.

Oh that. That's called cancelling. It has to do with how you time and overlap moves and key-presses.

[kamoh]

Fuck Cal.
Go Spartans!

[BardicKnowledge]

Just read Larry's latest -- that SNES style Classic Controller is badass. Gotta get one....

[Liontamer]

Just read Larry's latest -- that SNES style Classic Controller is badass. Gotta get one....

CHz covered that one; gotta get those author credits implemented. That it's not available except as a plug-in on WordPress is ludicrous.

Would rather have a copy of the Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack!

[Katsurugi]

Oh that. That's called cancelling. It has to do with how you time and overlap moves and key-presses.
I don't think that's what he means exactly... shoryuken just has good priority over most normals. I'm going to say that they're not doing it instantly, rather, they're reading your pokes. Mix it up some more. :D

[The Pezman]

Very happy to hear about Flynn. As someone who started reading the comics around the same time he did (a bit before, actually), I look to him as inspiration for how fans can get into their industry of choice. The fact that he uses OCRemixes shows he hasn't forgotten his roots.

Plus, I think we needs us a MIDI art (which translates into tonally acceptable music) contest.

[Satashi]

I'm not sure if this is where I should post this but it seems to be about right...

My brother loves VG Frequency and I've heard it every week for a long time now in the background. He used to have a ton of shows on his computer but after a hard drive failure he lost them all. Anyway, the point of this post is I'm getting him an iPod for Christmas and I'd really like to have the VG frequency's shows he loves so much on it as an added gift. I tried the torrents for about 2 months now but I can't seem to get anything from them. I've tried several links here but most seem to be dead or broken (although I did get episode 55). Is there anywhere I can download the shows, or would anyone be willing to send them to me? I'd be happy to payback the help in anyway I can.

Sorry if this isn't the right place for this post, I don't know much about the show itself. Any helpful links or advice on how I can get these for him would be greatly appreciated.

[Broken]

Please pimp these videos on your blog, Larry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBHxXufqOEY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjLrxRz1sVI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMwiNdPRslw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTGEvd3uEaQ&feature=related

They're all rap songs that are basically tributes to SF:2. They're all full of tongue and cheek humor and they don't sound bad either, imo.

The artist is called Turbo

[Dhsu]

Heh...I guess it does sound like "yupyupyup" if you listen for it.

[The Derrit]

So who's gonna send this guy a line and tell him about OCR? I'm sure there are tons of people here who would put down game-oriented beats for him if he had other games to rap for, or just use these ones over diff. beats. I'd love to see that.

[Sam Ascher-Weiss]

PIMP THESE TWO:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=O_kCZrK2wyE

and

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ygJc5ors6is

kthxbye

EDIT: MUCH THANX LARRY! YOU ARE THE GREATEST SEE YOU AT MAGFEST... Dragon Army Inc. official launch JAN7th. The REAL Arnoldascher.com soon to follow including a TOP SECRET yet MONUMENTAL project in the works... stay tuned ;)

[Sam Ascher-Weiss]

http://www.arnoldascher.com/dragonarmyinc.html

Whaddya know?!

[Kaleb.G]

I'm one of the new editors, lol. I'll try to post some stuff when I'm not lazy.

[jabond23]

yes he should be brought back!

[KyleJCrb]

Larry is back! He's co-hosting Nitro Game Injection, a VGM podcast, with me. Check it out! http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22937