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Haha wut... I got a giant Amazon package thinking that would be my OCR FF6 Kickstarter stuff... but it actually turned out to be THIS: A talking Spyro plush toy and a classic-era Sonic 2014 calendar! And I was wrong - my Secret Santa IS Brandon Strader!! Added proof that he was the guy because the note that came with the package rambled on about how different Spyro looked in comparison to 15 years ago... Yep. That's our Brandon alright. That plus the Steam games mentioned earlier made up the set - thank you man!

While I haven't been paid for music outside of OCR, it was OCR itself that linked me to some contract work in a completely different media field - being video editing. One tip I can give is to practice your skills on a consistent basis. I rendered my first attempts at video montages when I was a University student, where some of my avant garde Music Technology assignments required them to be put to visuals. Since graduation, my video editing skills had worked out in my favor for music videos accompanying my remixes, the various OCR project perspectives I've done and any other random gaming plights. When you get the hardware to work with your skills, learn what it's capable of and see how appropriate you can work with it. I had gone from using stock FX and simple Windows Media Maker transition manipulation in my early post-grad days to studying what my father's old copy of Magix Movie Maker (and all versions since) had and thinking of ways to make the various transitions and positions work on the fly. Since they were also timed to music, timing is also the biggest key when it comes to using your various assets. However, you could be the most skilled in your field but won't go anywhere. That's why having links from other people would also help. If someone notices what you do and likes it, and wants to recommend you to someone else, then go for that opportunity and see what it leads to. In my case, that very unnamed OCR staff member was the link between myself and my first paid video editing contract. It takes a lot to build up after that, but if you enjoy what you do and want to keep pushing yourself, then you know you've got the right frame of mind to do stuff on a commercial basis.

And so has mine. Last air mail post beaten once more.

Oh god DusK, you've pulled it off xD While we're still on that SMD tangent, the past few episodes of the show had been looking for listener responses to an ongoing series of polls to help build up the Season Finale next week, as stated in the podcast. November's - the last one - just got unleashed at the end of the show. Those that enjoyed the album can state their personal favorites in there, as well as state how they felt over 10 other new releases that happened in the past few weeks. I suggest you give them ALL a chance and be as unbiased as possible. Thank you

Yeah, mine are easy to spot because you can't make international packages anonymous apparently. That, and my hand-to-wrapping-paper co-ordination generally sucks. Anyway, I thought my person for this year may be tough but I am actually making good progress atm. With the way this keeps up, it may even be shipped off sometime next week. And I know for sure Brandon Strader ISN'T my Secret Santa, because not long after the matchups were announced, he gifted me Retro City Rampage and Bit.Trip Runner on Steam. I have received a LOT of games from him over the course of the year; thank you man x)

Alright, if you missed the show yesterday (and no doubt some of you did ), it's all here! As well as playing through the album, let me sum up some of the most ridiculous things that happened there: * I fail to pronounce "Schizophrenic" right, to hilarious results. * When "Chips Out of Water" was being played, IRC members keep picking out instruments that weren't even there. * SAY YEEEEAH UH HUUUUH (you know what that refers to) * The Meme Bean Machine strikes again during "Time Traveller's Delight". * I butcher the raw Japanese text for the easter egg when going over the inspiration for "Yours Truly, Satan". * Nyan Cat made an appearance near the end to fit with the 'sugar and rainbows' feel of "The Future is Bright". * And every time I tried to imitate a sound effect (e.g. the high pass filter boost in the Modern Sonic titles) or tried to sing a song relevant to the situation (e.g. a hint of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" when going over "Forever in Your Mind"), the guys wanted to add the clip to a potential "Rexy Vocal SFX Mix" that they want to do. Oh god lol... Anyway, there you be! Grab at your own leisure

After the hassle that is tagging tonight's SEGA Mixer Drive podcast, I am certainly gonna be there today. If you're looking for more people to be in the talkback group, the door is open.

You saw the earlier post... 1 hour. Be there.

Many happy returns, Corey! Keep growing and being a positive influence here

Finally added my Steam Wishlist onto my post on page 5. Whoever has me, good luck

I see now, thank you! My god, I should've figured the Japs would think of everything, even potential 3D renders long before Traveller's Tales stepped in xD

Wasn't expecting my posts to be a DiGi Sandwich™, but does anyone know where that footage in the first 30 seconds of the album trailer came from? I swear it looks like something out of a Saturn game or something

Eino got it right! The album will be played through this Friday, so if you somehow missed it on NGI, or need some time to digest it, or just want to enjoy the moment, come on in! So glad the album came through - ridiculous amounts of consistency all around too. This is so easily one for the record books

Yes, last night was incredible! You guys knocked it out of the park - well worth staying up with that sore arm of mine xD Roll on the release - again, congratulations!!

You heard the bunny; physicals to give away at conventions would be amazing! It happened with SoS as well as NiGHTS, so surely this can't be missed either

Being British and unable to travel long distances at this moment in time, I say someone who goes in has an extra glass for my behalf.

Nah, it's not really selfish - it's one of those moments that make you look back and think to yourself "I did GREAT on this thing! I am honored to do something for it!" and so forth. The first time my name came up in an OCR trailer was actually for the Link's Awakening project 3 years ago. Granted, that album is pretty dark, but the thrill to see something you worked on for a long time actually get unvieled to the public is one that you may never forget. Gar, you'll be going places before you know it

Brandon, due to the TMNT project deadline, I'm not gonna make this one. But I have seen the February timeframe, and I should hopefully have a LOT less on my plate to make that one

Going off-subject, has anyone else noticed this? All those waiting for djp to finish his FF9 track, go let the hate roll.

Okay, I'm going in! * I'm a girl so remember that if you're going for anything specific, though I'm not quite as girly as Amy so stuff like cosmetics and perfume are out of the window. I tend to invest my money more on gadgetry more than anything else. * Gaming-wise, I have a Wii / PSP / PS3 and all Nintendo handheld devices to date (obviously not counting the ill-fated Virtualboy xD). I generally prefer my games to be more cartoon-like in nature, though do remember that if you live anywhere other than Europe I can only import games for the original GB / GBC / GBA / original DS as well as the PSP and PS3. * I'm a big fan of PS1 platformers (they to me were my glory days in regards to gaming); it's become obviously evident that I am a HUGE fan of Crash Bandicoot in particular, though I also have fond memories of Spyro, Klonoa and Ape Escape as well. Be careful if you go for actual games involving them rather than other merchandise; last year Shaggy got me a dual cart with 2 games I already had (not like I minded ), so you may need a go-between if you aim in that direction. * Talking of Spyro, I've also been collecting the Skylanders figures as of late. I would prefer that if someone DOES go down this route, they would go for any individual characters currently available that I don't own atm, which... surprisingly isn't a lot; I don't have many of the new Cores introduced in Swap Force as of yet. It would help if you get in touch with me through Bahamut if you do go down that road. * I'm similarly open for some more ridiculous gift ideas, like some of the others have been stating. Though, be sure to keep the item clean (i.e. no NSFW stuff). * I also use the USA iTunes store as well as the UK one, so I'm open for gift cards too if you can't think of much else. * My current shirt size is Medium if you're buying from the states. In-country, it'll probably be a Large. * If in doubt, there's also my Steam Wishlist! * And finally my most notable IRC trait; throwing Mr. Saturns at people, which is pretty much my equivalent of a facepalm. (Amazingly, I haven't thrown any Mr. Saturns for some time.) Yep, most of it is copy-pasted from last year, but you get the picture

Goddamnit Mirby... You sure like posting haikus Pre-album release xD

"Album concept special thanks"... awww, you guys are the best So stoked it's coming through! Hey, we reached the 20th anniversary with something xD

I'm all pumped too! Finally sent my track for it off to the judges too, so will be interesting to see how that would go down. Nevertheless, there seems to be so much consistency here - this thing is gonna be sweet when it comes out On an unrelated note, I have a feeling that when I'll play it all through on SEGA Mixer Drive, it'll be the longest show yet... xD

I was involved for the previous two years. Definitely want to do this again, so count me in