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Yeah i'm in the too liberal camp. There are points where I can here the source in the vibs. There are some minor tuning issues in the bass I think, but the performances are good imo. I am going to give a bit of credit that the source is clearly in here imo - the chords are there and the source melody is in the vibs - the problem is they are in the background. If the trumpet had any source connections at ALL i'd be much happier, but I'm just not convinced the source is dominant enough. It feels like its a liberal remix being solo'd over. Sorry, I really like this but I just don't think the connection is quite there. NO (resub)

The next round starts when the voting ends. Yeah, we said before hand that anyone who didn't sign up can't be voted for. That was the point. Can't really go back on our word now, its not fair on the other contestants i'm afraid

VOTING! Join the Social Group here You can download the mixes here: Head to the round 3 entries thread and download the mixes there. You must post your 3 favourite artists in order like so: 1: Mojo Jojo 2: Him 3: Fuzzy Lumpkins You may leave comments under your 3 votes but KEEP THEM SEPARATE. 1st place votes will get 3 points, 2nd place 2 points, and 3rd place 1 point. Whoever gets the most votes wins the round, and your scores will tally over to the next round. That way, the person who does the most consistantly good entries will win the compo and the fabulous prizes within. You have till Sunday 18th May 5pm EST. Get voting!

Ok, I am announcing the new directors as Brandon Strader and Chernabogue! All questions and stuff goes to them now!

Sorry about the wait. I'll post the entries later today.

I got it! Thanks!

I am extending the deadline for those people who aren't sure if they'll manage to produce something on time... Lets say 2 days. That gives you all the weekend. Get me something good by Monday 5pm EST! Also, could people please send their tracks to me for the time being? Kristina is too busy with personal business to deal with the compo right now.

Music is ultimately subjective and it speaks to different people in different ways. If something seems "half-assed" to you, even if you wrote it, other people may love it. There are a LOT of instances of famous bands not liking their most famous songs. Robert Plant apparently hates Stairway to Heaven. Freddie Mercury said in an interview he felt that Somebody to Love was a more complete and better composition than Bohemian Rhapsody. Jon Bon Jovi even fought to have Livin' On A Prayer as an unreleased song entirely, because he didn't think it was that good, but the rest of the band told him it was a hit single. Thats my favourite song Def Leppard had a personal decision to never throw away an idea, even if they didn't like it, because they knew someone else might. The point is you can't know what other people will like so its worth releasing everything, at least for a test drive. In my experience people have come back and told me that my best remixes are ones I now hate with a passion, even ones that I feel I've "half-assed" . Its all a matter of opinion in the end of the day. As for releasing albums. It depends. You don't only need a goal for your album, you need to know how to promote it. A masterpiece of music creation will not get anyone listening if you don't promote it well. My plan was to get known for game remixes and gradually work my way into doing original music, so i'd have a fanbase when I started - but even that isn't enough I've found, you usually need to find sort of label to promote your music for you. Ubiktune worked for me. So... artistically, working on an album is worth it. However, if you want to earn some money, spend some time on promoting it, and do some research. You'll ultimately come out the better for it.

Brandon, you had the perfect opportunity to haggle for 2 shows. You have missed your chance now. Tis a shame.

I'd just like to say that I am fully 100% in support of this. Great idea

*ROUND 3 BEGIN* The Touch by Stan Bush Here is the link to the backing track (Key Signature: D Major) You have till Saturday 3rd May 5pm EST to submit your track. Please check the first post for rules, and do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions! And last but not least - LYRICS: You got the touch You got the power After all is said and done You've never walked, you've never run, You're a winner You got the moves, you know the streets Break the rules, take the heat You're nobody's fool You're at your best when when the goin' gets rough You've been put to the test, but it's never enough You got the touch You got the power When all hell's breakin' loose You'll be riding the eye of the storm You got the heart You got the motion You know that when things get too tough You got the touch You never bend, you never break You seem to know just what it takes You're a fighter It's in the blood, it's in the will It's in the mighty hands of steel When you're standin' your ground And you never get hit when your back's to the wall Gonna fight to the end and you're takin' it all You got the touch You got the power When all hell's breakin' loose You'll be riding the eye of the storm You got the heart You got the motion You know that when things get too tough You got the touch You're fightin' fire with fire You know you got the touch You're at your best when when the road gets rough You've been put to the test, but it's never enough You got the touch You got the power You got the touch You got the power

Voting is closed! First place votes gained 3 points. Second place votes gained 2 points. Third Place votes gained 1 point. Tallies are as follows: anterroir - - 27 Rexy - - 18 Brandon Strader - - 15 Trism - - 8 Brotha Dom - - 6 CN - - 5 Anorax - - 2 I have updated the first post which will now show the full score tallies of everyone in the competition.

Voting is closed. Counting up scores. Fans of transformers will probably like this next song...

Thursday, 5pm EST

Ok, so I was talking to Pete Lepley about mixing for a Project M theme track he's doing. He's been told by the devs that "mixing on a console is awkward" and he has to mix it in a certain way otherwise it will sound weird when they mix it into the game. They have not said what causes this, I can only think they must change the sample rate or something similar to that. I've not heard of this before and doesn't really make much sense based on my own experiences with writing music for game/film where people have not asked me for anything out of the ordinary mixing wise. Also, it seems very strange to ask for a specific type of mixing because it will sound different (worse) when they put it in the game. How can you even know what to do to it to make it sound as good as possible? Should it even be your problem if you're not the one mixing the track into the game itself? It all seems very odd to me. Does anyone else in the know have any insight on this topic?

Self Voting policy is that its allowed.

Er... yeah we didn't. Brandon. I hadn't even thought anyone would do it full stop, I assumed that since no one else was doing it, people wouldn't be shameless enough to actually vote for themselves. That said, I don't REALLY see why it shouldn't be allowed, other compos have done it and no one else complained then...

VOTING! Join the Social Group here Head to the round 2 entries thread and download the mixes there. You must post your 3 favourite artists in order like so: 1: Mojo Jojo 2: Him 3: Fuzzy Lumpkins You may leave comments under your 3 votes but KEEP THEM SEPARATE. 1st place votes will get 3 points, 2nd place 2 points, and 3rd place 1 point. Whoever gets the most votes wins the round, and your scores will tally over to the next round. That way, the person who does the most consistantly good entries will win the compo and the fabulous prizes within.

Got 8 entries. Posting them soon!

Or you could write about genital warts, I don't care.

Ok guys heres the deal. Damned has basically quit the project, he's too busy. i'm also working on other projects right now, I'm willing to help out but not as a co-director duty. Anyone who is willing to take over this project, shoot me a PM. If not, I'll be forced to close this out

Yeah I know

Anterroir didn't. I don't think it can hurt to tho

*ROUND 2 BEGIN* Hard Times by The Jetzons Here is the link to the backing track (Key Signature: C Minor) You have till Wednesday 16th April 5pm EST to submit your track. Please check the first post for rules, and do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions! And last but not least - LYRICS: Verse 1 If I could have all the women in the world I would take this time to leave The pressures on and and i'm not some kind of strong man so take this thing from me Don't give it a second thought I can see you've got better things to do so just take your things and leave Chorus Hard times Happiest days of our lives Hard times are mine Hard times Happiest days of our lives Hard times are mine Verse 2 Late at night with the darkness all around me i'm drinking all alone Nothing here but my menace in the darkness since i've been on my own Well have you forgotten now Memories that continue to amaze me are all but over now Chorus till end (you are encouraged to make up new lyrics for this song, cause according to chimpy these ones suck, and I don't argue with women.)

Don't forget the "and sing" bit