Music Contest

Pyritie · Oct 25, 2008

Well why not? We have all sorts of other contests, and last time I checked we have a good bunch of music composers in the music forum.

communist_orc · Oct 27, 2008

Yeah, thats couse you all have the $ for 3 guitars and a personal drumset... Being poor sux! :cry:

Pyritie · Oct 27, 2008

Actually, most of the music composed here is done on a computer.

Hawkwing · Oct 27, 2008

Music Contest? Sounds great. But we need to decide on a style/theme for the contest.

Linaze · Oct 27, 2008

Seriously, IMO if this gets hosted, we might as well host the rapping contest.

Hawkwing · Oct 27, 2008

I liked the rapping contest, but it was becoming really flammy.

TDR · Oct 28, 2008

I might be in this one if it happens...maybe...

HappyTauren · Oct 28, 2008

Me too, gotta pwn you with my FL skillz xD

Kuhneghetz · Oct 28, 2008

I'll go for chiptunes if the contest will allow that.

Pyritie · Oct 28, 2008

Dan van Ohllus said:
I'll go for chiptunes if the contest will allow that.

I think any sort of music should be fine.

@Hawkwing: That rapping contest was just StasMaN flauting about his rapping obsession. He might've been serious but it seemed like he was the only one who wanted to do it.

communist_orc · Oct 28, 2008

If anyone dosnt know what 'Chiptunes' is, theres an amazing demo on Wikipedia

brad.dude03 · Oct 28, 2008

If we have the interest (That's what has always kept me from hosting one of these things in the past), I'm all for it.

Get out your chiptunes and your bitbops, ladies and gentlemen, and prepare to do ultimate battle!11!11!

TheDarkGiganotosaur · Oct 28, 2008

I had a feeling there would be an interesting contest like this.

Well, I'm still tired from the last pack I've released, but I MIGHT make an exception and try a chippy muzak.

But first I need to know some contest rules, so here goes:

1st - How long will this contest last?

2nd - I know what's a chip music, I've been hearing chip musics since the Era of MOD, S3M, XM and IT module musics, especially in the Era of MS-DOS. But the real question is, are the flanger, chorus, reverb, or whatever effects allowed?

3rd - How much length should the music last?

4th - And the drumbeats? Should it be chip-like or not? Or both?

5th - Are SFX allowed? Like blasts, winds, tech-noises, etc.?

6th - Using NES, C64 and SID Instruments, are these allowed?

HappyTauren · Oct 28, 2008

brad.dude03 said:
If we have the interest (That's what has always kept me from hosting one of these things in the past), I'm all for it.

Get out your chiptunes and your bitbops, ladies and gentlemen, and prepare to do ultimate battle!11!11!

I asked bob a LOOOONG TIME AGO (like two years ago or something) if he wants to host musix contest, but now I think, we'll definitely have enough interest

GG MUZIX CONTEXT!!!11

Pyritie · Oct 28, 2008

For the first music contest I'd suggest an open theme so we can see how many people would actually enter and finish.

X.e.r.e.X · Oct 28, 2008

If this is really going to start (I hope so >.<) then I need someone to tell me a good program that can make music like SNES or something similiar

TDR · Oct 28, 2008

I don't know about the open theme...there should be a vast open for interpretation theme at least imo, like fantasy, steampunk, futuristic etc...

~Void~ · Oct 28, 2008

Pyritie said:
Actually, most of the music composed here is done on a computer.

Mac + Garage Band = Music.

MySpaceBarBroke · Oct 29, 2008

X.e.r.e.X said:
If this is really going to start (I hope so >.<) then I need someone to tell me a good program that can make music like SNES or something similiar

Mario Paint Composer?

Cham[p]ion · Oct 29, 2008

Hmm. Video game techno remix theme!!

X.e.r.e.X · Oct 29, 2008

MySpaceBarBroke said:
Mario Paint Composer?

I have that already

Maybe I should use it lol

AirHead · Oct 29, 2008

Sounds interesting, but for those of us who both have and can play an instrument is that allowed? also is singing allowed, rapping, any voice at all? how about music with your mouth like hums and whistles? effect noises (wind fire ect.)? how about layovers, if you have two instruments can you record one then record the other and lay them over, or just get another person? can you have more than one person? if you have more than one person can you both sing or is it one singer only? Allot of questions and these aren't near all of them, I suppose these are being worked out in the mod-lobby or whatever.

Hawkwing · Oct 29, 2008

Not yet.

Kuhneghetz · Oct 31, 2008

X.e.r.e.X said:
If this is really going to start (I hope so >.<) then I need someone to tell me a good program that can make music like SNES or something similiar

The SNES audio (aka SPC) has a similar quality to the Amiga's MOD audio, so you should try using Fasttracker, MadTracker, ModPlug Tracker or MilkyTracker if you are aming for this style.

TheDarkGiganotosaur · Nov 1, 2008

Okay, I've finished my chip music.

Requesting permission from Pyritie or any moderator to upload it here.

Two versions included: One with a reverb effect, and the other without it.
Instruments used: Chip, NES and C64 VST plugins (Both instrumental and drums.).
File type: OGG (Meant for loop.)

Accept, or decline?

Pyritie · Nov 1, 2008

Umm, the contest hasn't started yet >.=.>

TheDarkGiganotosaur · Nov 1, 2008

Oh, sorry. I didn't know.

I'll wait.

Hawkwing · Nov 1, 2008

So, can someone clarify? What is the "theme"?

DarkePacific · Nov 1, 2008

HAHA, If you don't have a MAC like me then you should just go home Macs rule the world of sound!

TheDarkGiganotosaur · Nov 1, 2008

Hawkwing said:
So, can someone clarify? What is the "theme"?

Hmm, I don't know if my small suggestion is a bad idea, but I think everyone should create their music based on any theme they prefer or like.

Like I did.

Shadelord said:
HAHA, If you don't have a MAC like me then you should just go home Macs rule the world of sound!

Perhaps...

But remember, it's not any OS, any music-making program, and/or any media that counts. What it counts is how well, creative, skillful, and good you are when making music.

Don't you agree?

TDR · Nov 1, 2008

Shadelord said:
HAHA, If you don't have a MAC like me then you should just go home Macs rule the world of sound!

do you also happen to have a band and a professional recording studio? No? Then it's as good as a PC. If yes...cool.

Sabertooth · Nov 2, 2008

Theme should be boss fight.
Boss music is always epic.

ady_illidan · Nov 2, 2008

I'm in... if this contest will be approved of course.

Hawkwing · Nov 28, 2008

Have we reached a verdict?

If not, could someone collect all the different theme ideas so I can compile them into a poll?

Kuhneghetz · Nov 28, 2008

Only ideas I've found in the thread.

- Open theme
- Fantasy
- Steampunk
- Futuristic
- Video Game Techno Remix
- Boss Battle music

brad.dude03 · Nov 28, 2008

Sorry dudes, I've been busy, I'll try and get something drawn up for this soon, most likely on Monday.

CloudWolf · Nov 28, 2008

If it happens, I'lll definately take part

Its about time i used my recording stuff for something xD

And yes! I agree that Boss music would definately make a good first round

Pyritie · Nov 28, 2008

I suggested an open theme for the first round to see how many people would participate and enter.

Sabertooth · Nov 28, 2008

Naww.
Themes are good.

Hawkwing · Nov 29, 2008

For a first contest I think open theme would be fine. And if it turns out disastrous then we will not do the same next time.

TDR · Nov 29, 2008

Sabertooth said:
Naww.
Themes are good.

I second that

Hawkwing · Nov 29, 2008

Then let's vote.

~ Poll added.

Kwah · Nov 29, 2008

I think that the theme should be "Epic". Anyway, Boss Battle fits closely enough with that.

Sabertooth · Nov 29, 2008

Boss Battle, of course.
But I'd pick futuristic next to that.

Hawkwing · Dec 4, 2008

Well, it looks like it'll be Boss Battles.

Music Contest

Please choose your favourite theme.

Open theme

Fantasy

Steampunk

Futuristic

Video Game Techno Remix

Boss Battle music

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