Jamphibious
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I'm not accusing anyone of any douchebaggery or intentional maliciousness here as self-promotion is necessary and usually innocuous, but I would say very, very confidently that OCR is prioritizing OCR in a description which is > 95% about OCR, regardless of whether or not the remixer's name is included in the top 2 lines (and to be a butt, the artist's name first appears on the 3rd line).
And eyes are drawn to links. They're a different color than other text. They're underlined. They're clickable. They lead to more content. OCR knows this because there are six links to various OCR pages surrounding the contributing artist's name. "ReMixer: ectogemia" in the YouTube description does me no good, and I know this because I didn't see a glut of traffic on any of my content hubs, despite garnering 4,000 views on my remix. "ReMixer: ectogemia," however, is a lot more effective. When a friend, artist, contractor, label, YouTube channel, etc. directly links to my content, I *always* receive a glut in traffic and a permanent increase in likes/follows.
Simply put, prioritizing someone means putting him/her, first, and although OCR's library is composed entirely of user-driven content, those users are not being prioritized, not being put first. I'm not sure how you could possibly mistake that by looking at the YouTube description's architecture as it is.
I definitely agree with this. On one hand I'm honored to have had over 6000 views on my remix posted last month, its an awesome feeling. But on the other hand I've barely had any new traffic to any of my pages because of it. In fact the few follows and likes I've gotten on Soundcloud recently are almost entirely from the remixes I've done in the Wily competition, which doesn't get nearly the amount of views that the YouTube channel does. Though personally, I'm not really at a stage where getting lots of follows concerns me much since I don't have much material available outside of OCR. I can definitely get why some people may be irked by the whole YouTube description thing though.
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I totally JUST saw this.
It's a reference to 'My Funny Valentine'.
It's a jazz standard. Great song.
I basically took the exact melodies of the source tunes and then warmed up my Jazz theory brain. <3
Jazz theory is fun. But WAY too hard. hahaha
I loved the reference. Such a great song. My high school jazz band played that song and I had a trumpet solo in it.
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I'll see if I can get something together for this. Now that the Wily competition is done I'll be focusing on music for school, but I'm always fiddling with remix ideas in my spare time. I'd be down to try something for Brawl so if its not claimed in the next couple weeks I may get something to you.
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Alright, just submitted my mix. This was a super fun one, and its got some real smooth pad and piano stuff from SuperiorX. I tried my best to make some leads of Gario caliber, he got sick and couldn't do his own. Dunno if I succeeded though
Aw well.Can't wait to hear everyone elses mixes
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The Beat Masters have somethin' cooking this week. I've done the arranging but I'm getting some contributions from da team to really spruce it up. Its one of the longer arrangements I've done (A little over 4 minutes, which seems long to me
)Hopefully as many of you as possible can get a mix in this week. I know I haven't been around the thread or listening parties much (a lot going on IRL) but I love hearing all the stuff people come up with. Lets all go out with a bang.
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This is the slickest, the kickinest, hip-hoppinest mix.
I love it. Such sick flows, such an awesome beat, superb funk geetars, piano, trumpets, bass, mixing is phenomenal too.
Gosh dang!
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I'd definitely love to contribute to this. Sounds like a really fun project, and I'd be down to try some EDM beats. Work it Out seems like something I could work with. I've got a lot to do for now, but seeing as how you plan to start this a ways down the road it seems doable for me!
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Man I am so into Pokemon Puzzle League in that picture.
(thats me in the blue its a sanic the speedhog shirt)
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You mean I bought that ISW bundle recently for nothing?!
Just kidding, this'll be a nice way to try out the things I don't have! I've always wanted to test out Shreddage and Groove Bias a little bit
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Well I've actually had a bit of time today, don't have class until later. I've spent a little over an hour putting together something rough, so maybe I'll send that along.
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I hate to be "that guy" but I'm still not happy with anything I've made thus far and I'm pretty busy getting stuff ready for an out-of-state wedding I'm about to be in. Your gonna have to open my track up again for now.
If I manage to make a WIP I don't hate later, I'll try to reclaim my spot with it, but until then there's no point in me sitting on the slot at the moment. Sorry.
I'm that guy too, so you're not the only guy.
I've been pretty busy, but if I can get something together soon I'll definitely send it your way Dusk. But if someone else out there can get something sweet made for Moon Beach then by all means have at it!
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I don't have my good headphones on right now, but I can comment on sound selection and arrangement flow, etc.
At 0:31 (and 1:36), the resonant WN sweep is pretty loud compared to the lead and bass. I can technically distinguish all three at once, but the lead seems a bit buried, while the bass is at the "right" volume relative to the drums, IMO.
Hm alright. I see what you're saying about the sweep, so I'll take a look at the levels. An easy enough fix.
The lead timbre also seems a bit basic. Sounds like a simple square lead, to me. See if you can add more personality to it. Modwheel heavy vibrato, a mild LFO on an LP filter, etc. Tighter sequencing might help as well if you try the modwheel heavy vibrato (i.e. stopping the sound completely after some of the vibrato moments). Basically, treat the lead like you would an organic instrument in terms of phrasing, like you did at 1:03.The verse lead is a bit robotic I'll admit, though there is a tad of vibrato at the end of phrases, and I kinda like the timbre even if it is basic. Still I may be able to spice it up some more and make it feel more lively so I'll take a look at it. The lead at 1:03 is actually using the same instruments that are used in the verse, though I guess I was just more interesting with them the 2nd time around.
And something you could try is an ambient hit and dropping the drums at 2:52 and doing a snare roll or tom roll to lead into the last note.The ending did seem like it could use something else so I'll take that into account as well.
Thanks for the comments!
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Yeah I've been using a pair of AKG K240 MkII, and they're pretty sweet. I mix on monitors as well, but they're good for late night mixing and they have a nice crisp and clear sound. They're not too pricey, though definitely above your $100 threshold. I'd still recommend them, personally.
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I've only played online twice, once I was disconnected and nothing counted.
I've always played Animal Crossing primarily by myself. There's a TON to do by yourself, and it is easier to collect everything by trading with others and visiting other towns, but its certainly not required. Especially if you get a few street passes here and there, because you can buy furniture from peoples houses you pass by.
As much as they hyped some of the online features they added this time around, Animal Crossing for me is a great way to just wind down on my own time by myself.
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My round 1 mix was a little over 9 hours according to FL Studio, round 4 mix was a tad longer than that. It varies greatly from mix to mix though, sometimes I just sit there thinking "wat do I do". Other times it flows a lot better. I have some up in the 20 hour or so range.
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I need to extend the arrangement and make some tweaks to Jack Sparrow and the Funky Pharaoh but I do wanna submit it. Imhotep Step felt more complete so its up for Mod Review right now and then I'll probably send it off
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I'll get things back on track!!
I mentioned this to the crew the night we played, but I think it's important enough to merit message board discussion.
I love the playstyle and skillset of Blitzcrank, but the fact that it's the robot from chrono trigger and not a totted-out hunny makes it a dealbreaker for me to ever want to play. GG RIOT HUNNYS OP.
Gotta have da hunnies.
Leona is my hunny.
I played some ranked with her and got placed in Silver II! So exciting.
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Hello! Lookin' for some feedback on my recent mix for the Wily Castle Remix Gauntlet. This was a fun one, but perhaps there are some issues to iron out. I'm hoping to sub it to the site! Any help would be most appreciated
Primarily its a mix of Pharaoh Man and Sunstar, trading off with some overlap throughout. Mercury only makes a small appearance, so perhaps that part can be up for a change. Lemme know!
https://soundcloud.com/jordan-reed/the-beat-masters-amphibious
Here are the sources:
Mega Man IV (NES) - Pharaoh Man:
Mega Man V(Gameboy) Sunstar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Mf3o7oVQ4
Mega Man V(Gameboy) Mercury (VERY minimally used, only in the transition at 1:20 - 1:27): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4mCnIHYKyk
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It's only because you have impeccable taste. Thanks, baby <3
edit: and I'm down for a listening party after Breaking Bad tonight
Breaking baaaad.
I may hop into a listening party if its happening soon or now or whateverrrrrrrrr.
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I was considering giving the main theme of Tomb Raider 3 a remix (it might be the same theme as the first two I can't recall off the top of my head). I loved that game as a kid. I may just add it to my to-do list
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Remixing my favourite Sega Genesis game?
Oh gosh. So many projects to do, but dangit I'm gonna muster something up for this!
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If it's non-biased, why do I have an average score of 4.00/5.00 on a site where the voting system is crapped on by trolls? Why do 95% of my songs have that score
Almost all my songs on Newgrounds have a score of over 4/5, and I've had a ton of trolls and "zero bombers" give it low scores. Yet when I put most of these songs on there, I didn't even know what an equalizer was. A rating system online should not be a real indication of the quality of music.
I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt in assuming you aren't trolling and are actually this pretentious. Feedback from any one individual is always valuable, even if they disagree with your whole artistic vision. You should learn from what you do, from what others say, from everything you possibly can in life. Everyone will have a different angle to look at things, and it can be helpful insight. Almost everyone has some sort of inherent biases within them, but Timaeus is trying to give some honest and helpful feedback, so try and listen to some feedback on your work-in-progress mix.
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Lol, BackStreet Boys it up, man! XD
I'm actually really all for that idea, the 1990's after all were really huge on the whole BoyBand/GirlBand thing! And dare i admit it, but at least they had some personality back then. Pop groups these days are just ...muuuurrrr!
Are you looking at Fighting in the Street or Stealthy Steps? And would it be a love ballad or something with a bit more oomf like BackStreets Back (ALRIIIIGHT!) ?
If you get the right vocalists on then that's going to be a fantastic remix! DO IIIIT!
Haha, yeah I'll still listen to some 90s Backstreet Boys from time to time. Fighting in the Streets is my favourite song on the OST, but I've already remixed it and subbed it to the site so I'm trying a different one. I had the idea for Moon Beach, the lyrics would probably be love-ish, but still with some kinda funky beats. I dunno yet, haha. I'll let some ideas congeal in my mind.
It may not work out but its at least a consideration of mine. -
Still no one tackling da best track ever?
Its funny, all this talk of MJ and vocal mixes and the like actually has me thinking of those kinds of ideas for my mix. I've got this 90s boy-band-esque sound in my head that wont quit...
Mega Man: The Wily Castle Remix Gauntlet 2013
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I can tell you guys had a LOT of fun with your mixes, and I think that's one of the most important parts about this compo. Havine a lot of fun making music! I know I had a ton of fun making my tunes.
On another note, I haven't really reviewed anything and I've been very busy the last little while with school and work, but an idea I've had is to post Remixer reviews, where I review all your mixes as a whole rather than the individual mixes. Maybe not as helpful for specific production issues and the like, but I'd definitely like to provide some feedback to y'all. I should have some time to commit to that in the next few days.