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Post by fw91 on Sept 30, 2013 20:32:51 GMT -5
I was actually gonna try and start it later this week Start advertising Tyger! yay
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2013 21:02:53 GMT -5
I was actually gonna try and start it later this week Start advertising Tyger! Hmm, curiouser and curiouser. fw91 wants to judge, so you'll have one judge off the bat. Just hope you're up to, Cage.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2013 19:37:23 GMT -5
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pegasuswarrior
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Post by pegasuswarrior on Oct 6, 2013 0:47:52 GMT -5
Since I judged, I can’t answer the questions targeting actual contestants who played. Also, I’ve already commented on songs and ranked them, so I assume the “favorite” questions about other contestants are meant for actual playing contestants as well. I wanted to take part in the Season VIII wrap-up though. An amazing, amazing season! ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------
*Here is the official FAN Idol Poll
What was your favorite Tyger type-up? ---Anything involving Demented. Also, I thought the Round Rewards were always creative. I just marked out totally for the “Idol Tour Around the World” theme in general. It made me feel like we were playing on online version of Lego Rock Band story mode, except better.
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What was your favorite and least favorite Round? There were three or four just really stellar rounds. As always, I love the idea of a Double Dip round when there are 6 or 7 contestants left.
I didn’t hate Heavy Metal round, but yeah, the Heavy Metal round was not a favorite.Video game round was sorta a “blah” for me too as always. Also, I didn’t like when contestants picked artists for each other as much. Too much room for one contestant’s great taste to benefit another contestant who may not have set the giver up for the same success.
MAJOR KUDOS for no rounds where “picking off a list” was involved. I love freedom for contestants.
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Which Contestants hit you the hardest around elimination time? J was one of them. And honestly, Roxie Daggers. I thought she might take the whole thing. Stinger4christ is also up there because this makes twice in a row I thought he could legitimately bring home the bacon. Jazzman plays the game the way I like it: staying away from all previously used artists. Plus, he picks a lot of artists that make me say, “I hope other contestants are paying attention.” I hated losing everyone honestly. These are just quick reflections on the game and those kinda stand out. But I also remember getting really upset around the Top 7 or 8 because I didn’t want ANYone to go home. And ANY time an indie artist fan leaves, I get upset, because I fear the competition might go into the “status quo” zone. ********************
PegasusWarrior’s Top Markout Moments of the Season: (Not necessarily the top 10 songs of the season, just top markout moments)
10. ***Modern Times Suite (from the film Modern Times)*** Just a fantastic pick for the right situation. It wasn’t off-the-wall for the sake of just being off-the-wall. Intricate piece that matches the intent of the film. As this pick showed, it can stand alone as an appealing musical selection. Love the nostalgia for the film, but also just how intricately the pick played out in the round.
9. *** Portland, Oregon (Loretta Lynn w/ Jack White)*** I love how White’s love of many genres is in effect with the song. A pick less likely that isn’t just standard White Stripes stuff. I love Loretta Lynn, and I love how this pick stretches her iconic status into the realm of the modern. I think I mark out for the fact that Loretta Lynn is as big a fan of White Stripes as they are of her. The song itself cuts against the grain of what we usually get. Easily one of the most memorable picks of the game for me.
8. ***Panic Switch/Well Thought Out Twinkles (Silversun Pickups)*** If we hadn’t had a Silversun Pickups pick in a previous game, this would’ve been nearly number one. I’m probably the biggest SSPU mark on the board, so just seeing the band pop up under another player’s song list is good enough to land this pick in the Top 10. I picked my favorite SSPU song in a previous season, but I’m not so sure Panic Switch isn’t a close second. LOVE IT! Even more surprised to see someone else pick it!
7. ***Paper Planes (MIA)*** A good example of a song that probably isn’t my #7 song of the whole competition, but it truly was a markout moment. I hate the standard video game song picks in a Video Game round. This song is legit. This song is legit hip. And this song is a legit video game song. The video game was also a pick that made me think “Really? THIS video game?!” But yeah, I loved the song before the competition, had forgotten all about it, and then it pops up in a round I’d least expect it. Yeah, that’s me marking out.
6. ***Disarm (Smashing Pumpkins)*** I’ve skipped picking this song in every competition I’ve been in. I doubt it’s THE song people think of when they think Smashing Pumpkins. But, for me, it’s the best Smashing Pumpkins song out there. It just gets better with every listen. I marked that someone went there and picked this song over the dozens of others that they could’ve picked from the band. Just so much kudos for the timing on picking this song in the late rounds when it mattered the most! Never would’ve thought this song would’ve been picked for the competition.
5. ***Never Gonna Stop/Living Dead Girl (Rob Zombie)*** What a risk! I marked for this choice so hard! I think this artist brings so much to the table, and as stated in the original comments for the selection(s), the use of samples is one of Zombie’s staples. If I made a list of artists that I absolutely love that I would’ve never thought would show up in the game, then White Zombie/Rob Zombie would’ve been on that list for sure. You surprised the heck out of me!
4. ***Diane Young (Vampire Weekend)*** This probably shouldn’t be so high because I assume Vampire Weekend is popular these days. But I’ve been on this band’s bandwagon since I first heard them a few years ago. So why so high on the markout list then? I think this song is legitimately one of their Top 2 songs. Bands sometimes taper off and you always long for their older tracks. However, this is legitimately one of the group’s best efforts. This song’s brilliance was recognized and I love that we dipped into this well once again. (The song wasn’t available for picking in previous seasons since it’s so new, so major markout in seeing it pop up in the competiton.)
3. ***A Heavy Abacus/Whirring (Joy Formidable)*** I think this band could dominate the world. I wanted to pick either of these songs in prior competitions but the timing was never right. I want the best for this band and seeing them get recognition in the competition made me mark the heck out. If I happen to run across a song from the band outside of my own CD player, then the reaction is always a “Whaaaaa?!?!” kinda moment. This was no exception. I went crazy when I saw these picks.
2. ***Closer (Tegan and Sara)*** We’ve seen the duo pop up before. However, I have LONGED for this song to be the one representation of Tegan and Sara. Like “Diane Young,” I think “Closer” is a song that really shows the duo hitting their stride. They’ve been at this gig for quite a while, but “Closer” is just a song that wraps me up and never lets go. Just THINKING OF THE TITLE means that I’ll have the song stuck in my head for two days. I hear the little “eeks”/”shrieks” and subtleties of the vocals and there are so many hooks! I love love love this song, and after seeing what types of T&S tracks people seemed to like in the competition, I never expected this particular one to pop up! KUUUDDDOOOOS!!!
1. ***Down at the Twist and Shout (Mary Chapin Carpenter)*** Zydeco? Really? Country? Really? People just don’t give country much of a shot in this competition. Not only did the two genres mesh well in this pick, it’s Mary freaking Chapin Carpenter. You all, this is MY FAVORITE COUNTRY ARTIST! Most people don’t know even care or know who she is. I’ve traveled to see her four or five times live. There are never any big crowds. She doesn’t do anything stellar at her shows. She’s just a singer/songwriter who says “here it is.” If I were to name artists that I love and then list which ones would never make an appearance in the competition, Mary Chapin Carpenter would’ve been at the top of the list. Way to make me just flat out wrong! I t-t-t-t-totally marked out when I saw the name, much less the upbeat song choice that blends styles so masterfully. Great hook. Great vocal. Great song!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2013 1:05:09 GMT -5
Kinda sad Living in America didn't make the mark out list
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pegasuswarrior
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Post by pegasuswarrior on Oct 6, 2013 2:21:11 GMT -5
Kinda sad Living in America didn't make the mark out list I marked out a ton last season. *wink* It should have made Top 10 probably. So should about 10-15 other songs. But yeah ... The Sounds?!?!?! Amazing!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2013 2:23:51 GMT -5
Gracias Senor Peg
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Post by Square on Oct 6, 2013 16:48:13 GMT -5
I'm gonna end up co hosting with Square on the FAN Idol Revenge Tour huh FAN Idol IX: Bizarre Love Square The f*** are you signing me up for?!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2013 18:14:17 GMT -5
FAN Idol IX: Bizarre Love Square The f*** are you signing me up for?! Every time Cageking sees you walking, he'll get down on his knees and pray?
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