ectogemia Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 +1 vote.Nah, j/k, but I'll be listening for it. The soundtrack is pretty freakin' sweet. Um, yes. Everything that dude makes is golden AND chippy. That's like gold plated gold. Shit doesn't even make sense. And Willrock is remixing this week, no? I will outsolo you, Willrock. MARK MY WORDS. ... or I'll come close at least. MARK MY LESS THREATENING WORDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexstyle Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 After listening this round, I gotta say that my first-place vote was a bit of a toss-up between Nutritious and Amphibious. Ended up going for Nutritious's song on the strength of more sonic variation (plus WillRock is t3h 50l0 m45t3r), but both were incredibly enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexy Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I think the reason it comes across feeling like it's mostly Wily, even though I know objectively that it isn't, is because of the instrument choices for the Plant Man theme That's the point, Plant Man is a delicate Robot Master all the way down to being a shield user. So it's best that this organic/industrial clash is handled that way. But you know, with the way this is going in regards to the mix-and-match source usage nitpicking, next time I'll see if I can make you ALL happy with Plant's usage and make 80% of it a straight cover with just 20% vague references to the Wily theme. How does that sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonetic Hero Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 next time I'll see if I can make you ALL happy with Plant's usage and make 80% of it a straight cover with just 20% vague references to the Wily theme. How does that sound Sounds like you're taking this shit too seriously Stop worrying about pleasing everyone and just try to improve yourself; if you've made a piece you're happy with, no one can take that away from you People obviously didn't like my chord progression choices and use of chordal tension and such, and I was a little butt-hurt at first, but you know what? I like my mix, and I enjoy listening to it, and I'm learning a lot and developing my style more (which is a process that I don't expect to EVER stop, and I want to be a composer after college). I don't really care if people don't vote for my mix anymore, because I gave it my all, and I personally am happy with the results. You don't like dissonance? Fine, but I'm going to keep writing complex chordal structures. You want rock and lots of solos? Fine, I'm probably not going to switch to that style just to please people. People are focusing too much on the critiques that upset them, when really, it's nothing personal. And if there's something in the critique that you see will help you improve, take it, instead of taking offense. Yeeeee, that about sums up my feelins; it's hard to heart-to-heart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Keep practicing them growls Rexy You'll need them for my death metal entry next, on which you will be doing all vocals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRock Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Willrock is remixing this week, no? I will outsolo you, Willrock. MARK MY WORDS. Is that a challenge? You're ON. No one outsolos me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Covenant Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 No one outsolos me Except for Stabby McFlutters of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperiorX Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Is that a challenge? You're ON. No one outsolos me Speaking of solos... Will, in Nutritious' song this round, how did you make your solo synth have those whistle-like effects on the long notes? It sounded really well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectogemia Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Is that a challenge? You're ON. No one outsolos me You forgot the rest of my message where I completely pussified myself and realized that I, in fact, probably did not outsolo you. BUT MY DAD COULD BEAT UP YOUR DAD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 That's the point, Plant Man is a delicate Robot Master all the way down to being a shield user. So it's best that this organic/industrial clash is handled that way.But you know, with the way this is going in regards to the mix-and-match source usage nitpicking, next time I'll see if I can make you ALL happy with Plant's usage and make 80% of it a straight cover with just 20% vague references to the Wily theme. How does that sound You really need to relax and stop being so angry about how people are voting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectogemia Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 That's the point, Plant Man is a delicate Robot Master all the way down to being a shield user. So it's best that this organic/industrial clash is handled that way.But you know, with the way this is going in regards to the mix-and-match source usage nitpicking, next time I'll see if I can make you ALL happy with Plant's usage and make 80% of it a straight cover with just 20% vague references to the Wily theme. How does that sound I voted not based on source usage, but quality interpretation reflected in the novelty of the music, I suppose. Phonetic Hero's remix (my 1st place vote), was unusual and90 interpretive, but maintained apparent source usage. You were very liberal in the interpretation of the source, which is awesome in my eyes, but liberal in such a way that myself and others couldn't hear Plant Man's theme much. It's easy while remixing to get so creative with how you arrange the source that only the arranger him/herself would recognize it. It seems obvious to you that there was plenty of Plant Man to go around, but that's only because you wrote the remix. You have to make sure you write it so that the listeners hear what you're hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlouge82 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 That's the point, Plant Man is a delicate Robot Master all the way down to being a shield user. So it's best that this organic/industrial clash is handled that way.But you know, with the way this is going in regards to the mix-and-match source usage nitpicking, next time I'll see if I can make you ALL happy with Plant's usage and make 80% of it a straight cover with just 20% vague references to the Wily theme. How does that sound You really need to relax and stop being so angry about how people are voting. Yeah, seriously. Your song was a contender for my top three, and AkumajoBelmont's Far From Home -- the song currently leading this round in the competition -- was not. You never know how people are going to vote. A lot of times, they vote for a gimmicky one that seems original to them. Or they vote against the perceived favorite. Or they vote for the perceived underdog. Or they vote for friends. This is the fourth Mega Man competition that I've observed/voted in, and many times the obviously superior mix either loses or wins by a hair. The thing you have to keep in mind is that the voters aren't a panel of OCR judges. A lot of times, if they're like me, they have very little music training and just vote based on personal tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_NutS Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 We should let the voting stuff go already and focus on the great mixes we're getting in this competition. It's enough back and forth between people here. Enjoy the mixes, have fun doing yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I view this as more of a compo, and to quote what it says over at ThaSauce... "The only way to lose is to not participate." And since you're all participating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRock Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 "The only way to lose is to not participate." and the only way to win is to tear all the other bastards limb from limb But of course everyone is a winner and all that jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_NutS Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 and the only way to win is to tear all the other bastards limb from limb *Revs Chainsaw* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerothemaster Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 and the only way to win is to tear all the other bastards limb from limb But of course everyone is a winner and all that jazz. Well, since we're all winners... I CLAIM WILL'S LIMBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRock Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I CLAIM WILL'S LIMBS yeah good luck with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonetic Hero Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 [*]Mr. X Was Dr. Wily THE WHOLE TIME: An odd Middle Eastern style going on here. I concur with others who said that they didn't care for the minor key (or diminished, or whatever it's called) Harmonic minor I dug it geoffy, 1 part interp, 1 part sexy; good alchemy formula! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectogemia Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Harmonic minor I dug it geoffy, 1 part interp, 1 part sexy; good alchemy formula! I liked it, too! Isn't harmonic minor more pleasing theoretically because of the extra leading tone? It pleased me, anyway. In exactly two ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gario Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I liked it, too! Isn't harmonic minor more pleasing theoretically because of the extra leading tone? It pleased me, anyway. In exactly two ways. Harmonic minor is cool, but it tends to feel grating to some people due to the augmented melodic 2nd that results from the raised 7th. Just sayin', is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabeel Ansari Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 It should be used with care as with anything that's not a regular major/minor scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperiorX Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 It should be used with care as with anything that's not a regular major/minor scale. The harmonic minor contains great power. And with great power comes great responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectogemia Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Harmonic minor is cool, but it tends to feel grating to some people due to the augmented melodic 2nd that results from the raised 7th.Just sayin', is all. Yeah, you lost me :[ I need to learn some more theory some time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I used a musical scale once. I will never do that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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