Mega-MLR Charity Album & Smile : A Christmas charity Fund

[MiuMiuChuu]

Will there be a separate page for the album? Like for track lists and preview?

[BlackElectric]

So, when is it coming out?

[Stars In Autumn]

Yeah, I'd like to put up my song, or a preview of my song, but I don't officially know if I've made the first volume or not. When it goes up, could we get the track list?

if I were you, I'd put it on youtube using 96 kbps mp3 file

I actually don't think it matters what quality you upload beyond 96kbps. Youtube lowers the bitrate to 96 I think anyways, unless I'm mistaken.

[Supersaw Hoover]

Hey uh you guys should really release a tracklist soon or at least an artist list because I'm sure everypony who submitted would love to know if they are on it or not. An important part of putting together a compilation album is keeping all of the artists in the loop, if only with an update of "who is probably going to be on it" at least.

Also, yeah, uh, a few days now after Christmas? Sticking to deadlines is a very good thing, y'know. I know you guys are probably trying your hardest, but really, a release on a major holiday that means a lot feels a little less special if it's just around the time and not right on the big day. I know it's too late for this one, but...for the future I mean. Plan earlier, etc. I think having the track deadline a few days before the release date is a big mistake. You should definitely make that at least a week before, if not more, so that you can finalize the tracklist and master and package the album nicely so that it's a very professional production.

[InC]

Sorry, we had a few unforeseen circumstances, but this will definitely be up tomorrow. Also sorry I didn't get the time to get back in touch with the artists, I'll get that done as soon as I can.

In the mean time, I thought we agreed that the album should be exclusive and the songs shouldn't go on Youtube ? That's how we marketed it on BfG and EqD, and it doesn't seem right to to sell for $10 something that's free online... What do you think ?

[Supersaw Hoover]

In the mean time, I thought we agreed that the album should be exclusive and the songs shouldn't go on Youtube ? That's how we marketed it on BfG and EqD, and it doesn't seem right to to sell for $10 something that's free online... What do you think ?

It's a good way of advertising the album to put the tracks on youtube and stuff, but just put a fadein and fadeout on the ends of the track so that it's a "preview" and the "full version" is on the album. Regardless, just don't put a download link to the song, and instead show the viewers or listeners or whatever where to get the full version on the album.

[MiuMiuChuu]

Short previews on YouTube are okay. Post the whole song, no no. Why? You can actually extract the sound from the video with a converter, resulting to free downloading.

The reason (I think) why we need previews and tracklist is just a matter for promotion/teaser for public.

[InC]

We have now reached $3500 from pre-orders, with the album being advertised as exclusive, so it's too late to back down and start publishing full songs. However, feel free to post previews if you want to !

@Makkon : everything is turning out great, we got PsychedelicBrony's instrumental, EHT will upload everything tomorrow.

[Makkon]

Dawww, okay, I'll keep it private. Any objections to releasing it 3 months from now?
Thanks for letting me know! I'm glad that everything turned out okay. I was worried all weekend, guess I didn't need to be.

AND $3500?!?! WOW, GUYS!

WHO'S UP FOR VOL2?

[PiercingSight]

Dawww, okay, I'll keep it private. Any objections to releasing it 3 months from now?
Thanks for letting me know! I'm glad that everything turned out okay. I was worried all weekend, guess I didn't need to be.

AND $3500?!?! WOW, GUYS!

WHO'S UP FOR VOL2?

I AM, I AM! MEMEMEMEMEMEME!!!

lol, sorry, I haven't been on in a while and completely forgot ... So I'll see what I can do.

PS: I got my call to João Pessoa, Brazil. I'm pumped!

[HMage]

Speaking of vol2. I'm willing to offer my audio engineering services for free to help the next album be more polished.

[PiercingSight]

Speaking of vol2. I'm willing to offer my audio engineering services for free to help the next album be more polished.

Like mastering and stuff? I'd be open to that.

[HMage]

Speaking of vol2. I'm willing to offer my audio engineering services for free to help the next album be more polished.

Like mastering and stuff? I'd be open to that.

I'm a mixing engineer — http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_mixi ... d_music%29

But I can try to do mastering as well.

[PiercingSight]

Speaking of vol2. I'm willing to offer my audio engineering services for free to help the next album be more polished.

Like mastering and stuff? I'd be open to that.

I'm a mixing engineer — http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_mixi ... d_music%29

But I can try to do mastering as well.

Oh... well I do all my own mixing, and I do it so that no mastering is required on the other end, but yeah, I'd be up for having someone master my stuff if they think it needs it.

[InC]

Dawww, okay, I'll keep it private. Any objections to releasing it 3 months from now?
Thanks for letting me know! I'm glad that everything turned out okay. I was worried all weekend, guess I didn't need to be.

AND $3500?!?! WOW, GUYS!

WHO'S UP FOR VOL2?

$4800 right now, I can't believe it. Looking at the donation history, the vast majority of them are actually over 25$, with not that many $10 donations, and a few crazy ones aiming for the prizes.
Seeing how this is turning out so well ($4800, can't believe it...), I think we could push back the second volume a bit, and use this first success to find the means do the next album in a more professional way, with stronger partnerships. What do you think ?

Speaking of vol2. I'm willing to offer my audio engineering services for free to help the next album be more polished.

Sounds good, I'm sure your help will be very valuable, thank you !

In other news, if you still haven't heard back from me, then it means that your submission made it into the album. Have the full tracklist :

1. One Cold Morning – Makkon
2. Say it isn't Snow – thattechnique
3. A Heart Warming Night – AJTheEngineer
4. The Winter Wonder Carol – Bagpipe Brony
5. I'll Be Coming Home – All Levels at Once
6. Pinkie Pie's Fashion Show – DonnDeVore
7. Let's Go – BlackElectric
8. Finding The Light – Exploding Heart Technique
9. Family Ways – And The Rainfall
10. In the name of Kindness – Nosnibormada
11. Octavia's Smile – Dark Symphony
12. Forgotten Symphony – Aspect of The Storm
13. A Memoir of Silence – Navy Brony
14. First Bird of Spring – DrDissonance
15. Busy Day – Jeffthestriders
16. Megumi no Uta (Song of Blessings) – MIU
17. ForChorda – randomblockfilms
18. No Words – Replacer
19. Rebuilding Our City – sdogginsworth
20. Snortle at the Jazzy – Psychedelic Brony
21. Sorceress Girl – SoGreatAndPowerful
22. Memory Lane – Osoth

Mysteriously Mysterious Bonus Track – Circuitfry and Pinkie Cake

It's 77 minute-long without the bonus track, and it's awesome. Thank you all for making this happen !

[HMage]

Speaking of vol2. I'm willing to offer my audio engineering services for free to help the next album be more polished.

Sounds good, I'm sure your help will be very valuable, thank you !

Yay! PM me when you want me to involve in your project.


In the meantime, for those of you who prefer to do mixing yourself, I highly recommend this section of a wonderful site — http://productionadvice.co.uk/category/mixing/

[Ropony]

Short previews on YouTube are okay. Post the whole song, no no. Why? You can actually extract the sound from the video with a converter, resulting to free downloading.

The reason (I think) why we need previews and tracklist is just a matter for promotion/teaser for public.

Honestly, people that wanna pirate it, are gonna pirate it, and it wont matter that they can extract a lesser than 128kbps copy from youtube. Following a lot of indie music scenes and stuff on bandcamp, i know people like to hear things first before they pull out that credit card. Also, a whole bunch of people will be happily donating out of the goodness of their hearts with or without the album. :3

[Osoth]

Dawww, okay, I'll keep it private. Any objections to releasing it 3 months from now?
Thanks for letting me know! I'm glad that everything turned out okay. I was worried all weekend, guess I didn't need to be.

AND $3500?!?! WOW, GUYS!

WHO'S UP FOR VOL2?

$4800 right now, I can't believe it. Looking at the donation history, the vast majority of them are actually over 25$, with not that many $10 donations, and a few crazy ones aiming for the prizes.
Seeing how this is turning out so well ($4800, can't believe it...), I think we could push back the second volume a bit, and use this first success to find the means do the next album in a more professional way, with stronger partnerships. What do you think ?

Speaking of vol2. I'm willing to offer my audio engineering services for free to help the next album be more polished.

Sounds good, I'm sure your help will be very valuable, thank you !

In other news, if you still haven't heard back from me, then it means that your submission made it into the album. Have the full tracklist :

1. One Cold Morning – Makkon
2. Say it isn't Snow – thattechnique
3. A Heart Warming Night – AJTheEngineer
4. The Winter Wonder Carol – Bagpipe Brony
5. I'll Be Coming Home – All Levels at Once
6. Pinkie Pie's Fashion Show – DonnDeVore
7. Let's Go – BlackElectric
8. Finding The Light – Exploding Heart Technique
9. Family Ways – And The Rainfall
10. In the name of Kindness – Nosnibormada
11. Octavia's Smile – Dark Symphony
12. Forgotten Symphony – Aspect of The Storm
13. A Memoir of Silence – Navy Brony
14. First Bird of Spring – DrDissonance
15. Busy Day – Jeffthestriders
16. Megumi no Uta (Song of Blessings) – MIU
17. ForChorda – randomblockfilms
18. No Words – Replacer
19. Rebuilding Our City – sdogginsworth
20. Snortle at the Jazzy – Psychedelic Brony
21. Sorceress Girl – SoGreatAndPowerful
22. Memory Lane – Osoth

Mysteriously Mysterious Bonus Track – Circuitfry and Pinkie Cake

It's 77 minute-long without the bonus track, and it's awesome. Thank you all for making this happen !

Yay for being closer! c:

[Triangle Brony]

http://offliberty.com/

[Biff0r]

Alright, who would I have to PM about that 'nice gifts for major donators' thingie around here?

[InC]

Alright, who would I have to PM about that 'nice gifts for major donators' thingie around here?

Thank you for your offer, just PM me !

Also, $6000, this is ridiculously amazing.

[Navron]

Confound these bronies, they drive me to donate

[CaptainFluffatun]

Durnit. Oh well, there's volume two! I'll make this one happier >.> I suppose I should be glad I didn't make it so I can finally put something new on my youtube xD Donated~

[Rumpy]

I got screwed over by Mediafire. Ugh.

[Facexplodie]

Oh man. I should have joined here earlier. I would loooove to submit something for Vol. 2, I just don't know for sure if I can make that deadline. And I'm not sure my 'happy' songwiriting skills are up to par...