Ramaniscence Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge 2011 What is the Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge? The Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge is an annual video game remixing challenge hosted by ThaSauce, Video Game Remix news portal. During the challenge, mixers are assigned a remixing request, at random, and given an appointed amount of time to complete it. The requests come from members in the community, and as a result everyone is potentially given a chance to have their request filled, and remixers have a chance to exercise or demonstrate their musical prowess. PLEASE NOTE: This challenge is meant to be just that: A CHALLENGE. By entering this competition you are signing up for, and agreeing to have your skills challenged. While personal preference plays a big part in the creative process, and while you should make music for yourself before anything else, this is, again, a CHALLENGE. This will include working under strict time constraints and may also mean having to mix something you don't necessarily like. If you choose to not accept, then you fail the challenge. Do not expect us to re-roll your match-up until you get "something you like." STAGE 1: JUNE 13 - JUNE 20 2011, 11:59 PM PST STAGE 2: JUNE 21, 2011 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2011, 11:59 PM PST Who Can Sign-Up? Who Can Request? During stage 1 we will be accepting ReMixer sign-ups and song requests. The challenge is open to any artists, experienced or new. The artist will be challenged to remix 1 song. Any member of the community can make 2 requests. These requests must follow the request guidelines and be made in private. You cannot discuss the song that you have requested until all challenges are accepted and stage 2 has begun. How do I Sign-Up? How Can I Make a Request? SIGN UPS: To signup as a remixer, please fill out the signup form located here: http://sgtrama.wufoo.com/forms/freshly-baked-remixer-sign-up-form/ REQUESTS: Request must be sent through the requests form located here: http://sgtrama.wufoo.com/forms/freshly-baked-remixer-challenge-request-form/ 1. The name of the original song, game and track. 2. A link to the original track to download. The original format is preferred (i.e. SPC, NSF) but MP3 is acceptable. 3. A YouTube link to the requested song. 4. A midi, if at all possible. The more sources you are able to provide, the more likely your requested track is to be remixed. Please note that vgmusic.com does not allow direct linking, however you can link the page with the download link for the midi - please specify file name. Request Guidelines During stage 1 any community member can submit a challenge; Be it a specific song from a game, or anything from a game's soundtrack. Challengers MUST include a source tune for reference. ALL CHALLENGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PICK SONGS WITH STRONG MELODIC CONTENT WITH SOURCES THAT ARE NOT DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. This is merely a suggestion as the easier it is for a remixer to get a midi, or familiarity with a song, the more likely the finished project will be a quality piece of work. Each user is only allowed 1 challenge. Keep in mind: Your requests will be given to artists throughout the community with various levels of skill. All remix requests must be made in private. ReMixers already in the challenge are allowed to issue requests, however they may not be selected to remix their own request. Requests posted in the thread will be ignored and may not be considered for submission. We reserve the right to reject requests. The Match-Ups Once we populate a list of mixers and challenges, a script will be created and will distribute the songs to each mixer. There will be grace period of a few days while we sort everything out, and following that we will begin stage 2. Mixers will have 2 months to complete their challenge. In the event that there are more challenges than mixers (which is likely) a mixer may randomly select another song from the pool only after they have successfully finished their initial challenge (a COMPLETED and QUALITY remix). The History of the Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge In 2002 a forum user name "I Like Cookies!" (now just Jeff), ran a 1-shot competition called the Freshly Baked ReMixer challenge. In the thread artists signed up and were assigned challenges posted by other forum users. This is how artists like myself, Suzumebachi, and GLL all got our starts. There were also some other impressive tracks by Disco Dan and a few others. Previous results can be viewed here: http://compo.thasauce.net/compos/view/FBRC Challenges: To be determined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuketheXjesse Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Damn, one of the VERY few days I look on here this gets started again? I'll think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Count me in for this. Let's see if I can pick a source that someone will want to remix this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexy Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I'm game for this one. And I'll even consider forwarding a request this time around once the form is ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Sounds Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I have my request waiting in the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramaniscence Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Signups and Requests ReMixers may now sign up for this year's FBRC via this form: http://sgtrama.wufoo.com/forms/freshly-baked-remixer-sign-up-form/ And any community member can now make 2 requests via this form: http://sgtrama.wufoo.com/forms/freshly-baked-remixer-challenge-request-form/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I would sign up but I might not make a song as good as the person wanted who requested it and they'd yell at me and I'd get sad. EDIT: Ahh what the heck, I'll do one anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chernabogue Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Signed up as a remixer and requested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 And here I thought that this wasn't gonna happen. I'm glad it did. And I know the two things I'm gonna request. Since I can this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Sounds Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 There we are. I sent two of the catchiest challenges I could think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Rave Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I don't think I'm ready to rise to the challenge, maybe next year. But I will however post my 2 requests later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril the Wolf Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Challenge me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundeslang Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 FBRC2010 was the last time I did a remix, I think. I look around this time, hope to see some nice songs coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Did you instaMIDI them, JH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Sounds Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Did you instaMIDI them, JH? The games I chose have been out for a while, so there was no need for me to transcribe MIDIs from scratch this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 FBRC2010 was the last time I did a remix, I think.I look around this time, hope to see some nice songs coming. Ah yes, Ogres and Knights. First one played too. Hope to hear something great again this year, man! I posted the listening party log, so I still have the info on my hard drive. ^.^ And even if it's premature, I'd be happy to post this year's listening party log again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 heh, just submitted the two tracks ive always wanted to hear remixed how convenient that two was the limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xarnax42 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'll be out of commission for most of August...not stopping me though. Requests sent, too. Also, it's hard to gauge interest when sign-ups are in private, so I don't know if it's necessary (or appropriate, as it's not technically a competition), but might this get more visibility in the compo area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moseph Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 And here I thought that this wasn't gonna happen. I'm glad it did. And I know the two things I'm gonna request. Since I can this year. By the way, your request from last year is currently waiting in the to-be-posted queue and could hit the front page any day now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noTuX Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I would like to give it a try, but I'm not sure if the timing is right for me since I'm about to move. I might not be able to really do any work on a remix for a few weeks. What kind of time frame do we usually have to do a remix in? I might be able to work something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yosefu Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I made a request and i hope it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundeslang Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 After some thinking, I decided to sign up again. It's been a while since I did a remix, but I think it's the right time again, and I have some time this summer (I hope I don't run out of time like last year). I hope to get a nice source, like last years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 By the way, your request from last year is currently waiting in the to-be-posted queue and could hit the front page any day now. I really can't wait. And I saw it when it was in the Judge's Queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramaniscence Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 By the way, your request from last year is currently waiting in the to-be-posted queue and could hit the front page any day now. This kind of stuff makes me smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eilios Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm in, this looks like a fun bake sale!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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