Question for musically inclined charasians.

[A Forgotten Legend]

I was thinking about making a composition contest on charas, after getting permission from the staff of course, but I'm not sure how well it would be received.  It would be similar to the midi contest I guess, except you create your own melody/etc.  Also, its not like the midi contest completely, similar, but more of just a song in general.  There would be some rules of course. Plus, all entries would be converted into Mp3 format before judging.  (You could do it yourself or I could do it.)

Also, the song could be anything from an instrumental rock ballad to a soft flute trio.

Well? 

[Prpl_Mage]

People barely have a mic and soundgasm failed.

I might not be the one to speak but I know that i would be able to contribute with anything at least.

[A Forgotten Legend]

No, its not quite anything like that really.  Its closer to the Midi contest than actually recording a song.  Actually one of my rules is that there are no voices.  I could post the general guidelines I have typed up.

"For this contest you may enter up to (2) compositions/songs to be judged by (5) judges.    The songs must be anywhere from one minute in length to 7 minutes.  No more, no less.  The entry must be in Mp3 form.  If you cannot change it, I will for you.  The instrumentation can be traditional or electronic.  It does not matter.  If possible, submit a score of your work.  Pieces cannot loop.  The 2nd will be based off a given theme. You do NOT have to enter two songs."

I'm thinking that it will be on an individual basis.  (I was considering two people could enter one song, but that would be even less entries)

Also, I'm not exactly sure which staff person to pm. o.o

[Desimodontidae]

That just sounds awesome. I could crank out a tune or two. Maybe, I mean, my recording equipment sucks.

[Almeidaboo]

Sounds good...I suck though.

[A Forgotten Legend]

Okay.  Is everyone clear on the no voices part right?

You can use recording equipment.  I will allow that.  Music software is the suggested thing however

I guess it sounds like this might work out. >.<

This are the rules and stuff I typed up.

[spoiler]Charasian Composition Contest

   
For this contest you may enter up to (2) compositions to be judged by (5) judges.    The compositions must be anywhere from one minute in length to 7 minutes.  No more, no less.  The entry must be in Mp3 form.  If you cannot change it, I will for you.  The instrumentation can be traditional or electronic.  It does not matter.  If possible, submit a score of your work.  Pieces cannot loop.  The 2nd will be based off a given theme. You do NOT have to enter two songs.


Other Details:

-   The song must have a theme
-   The song should not have real voices.  Midi voices are okay. (Ex. Choir Ahs, etc.)
-   The 1st song can be of any theme
-   Both songs may be of any style
-   Unless using electronic sounds, the instrument parts should be playable.
-       You may use recording equipment and real instruments as well as midi ones.



The 2nd song however will have to follow this theme:


The Haunted Mansion

   The mansion stood like a tower of old memories.  No one lived there anymore.  It was a popular place to be on Halloween.

   The 2nd piece will be judged the same as the 1st, the exception being that there is an added category of Theme which will ask the judge if the entry matches the given theme.  It will be worth 5 points making the point total 50 points.  For the 2nd song, a small paragraph should be included to let the judge know what’s going on as they listen.  You do not have to given specific times. (Ex. At 4:30 they are running for their life).  You can create any kind of background story for the mansion, as long as the haunted mansion theme is used.




Entry Form:

Username:
1st Song’s name:
Instrumentation:
Theme (song one only):
Song Description (opt.):


1st Song’s Length:
Name of 2nd song (if applicable):
Song Storyline:
2nd Song’s Length:




Judges scores for a song will be averaged to find a winner, not added.

Judging criteria:

Time (How long is the piece?): 7 points [Songs not with-in the time limits are given 0, Songs 1 minute with gain 1 point, 2 gets 2 points and so on]

Emotion (Do you feel what the creator is trying to make you feel?): 5 points

Substance (Does the piece have enough interest in it?): 7 points

Complexity (To give credit to those using multiple instruments): 3 points

Harmonies and Melodic Detail (Does this piece have a definite melody?  Does it have harmony?  Etc.): 8 points

Instrumentation (Does in instrumentation match the feel or theme? Does the instruments stay in their proper range?): 5 points

Personal Opinion (What you would rank this song compared to the others?) 1 – 10

Point Total:   ?/45 points
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[lonewolf]

i be up for this
can you let me know a date to have it all made by

[Drace]

I'm in.

[X_marks_the_ed]

You're not going to forget this one, too, are ya?

*coughChaingamecough*

[Dragonium]

I may consider taking part.

[A Forgotten Legend]

*beats X in the head with a hammer*

No I won't forget this one. >.<  I didn't forget, I just didn't have time, but band is over now, so my time has jumped 1.0 x 10^23 % more.

Okay, so is this good with the moddies then?

[Fortet]

I may do this :3

[Desimodontidae]

I am in!!!

[A Forgotten Legend]

Okay.  This has definitely been more widely accepted than I previously thought it would be. o.o

[Uberpwn_w00t]

I am so in.

I do stuff like this in my free time anyway.

...Bring it. >:D