Rainbow & Rooted: One Last Shot

[Genkar]

Hey guys, figured I'd just post this here to let everyone know.

On Skype, Circuitfry said you CAN NOT use your rejected R&R entries, they have to be brand new songs. Just figured I'd tell everyone here so you guys don't go working on something you won't be able to submit.

pics or it didn't happen...


...seriously though, if we can't use our rejected tracks...what about a VIP of said tracks?

I would provide screenshots, but I'm currently on mobile, and about the whole VIP thing, I guess you'd have to ask Fry or someone who knows more. I'm just kinda relaying the message here.

[Dev the Robot]

This is the song I entered for R&R.

I want to make an aggressive Acid House and Hard Techno sound for this album. A song like Daft Punk's Rollin' and Scratchin' and Kanye West and Daft Punk's Black Skinhead.

If you don't mind me giving feedback, I'd like to give some constructive criticism


You're about half way there with your sound synthesis. Your song sounds a little dull at times because of the weak drums and bass. Try doing a little research into layering, EQing, and compressing drums. Plus, the basses need some beefin'! Other than that, I like it!

Thank you for the feedback! I know the drums were not has good as they should have been, I was rushing them because I had less than an hour left to submit (which obviously wasn't a good decision). I was planning to add some Hi-Hats and boost the oomf of the drums. I'm terrible at basslines, so I just took the midi from the melody and edited it a bit. This is the first song I've made in two months.

[SMOR3S]

I might try this...

The only complaint(s) I had against the album was

#1. There were a lot of poorly mixed and mastered tunes, that some how got on the album vs, other peoples tracks...

#2. Huge RMS differences... When you are doing a community album, despite genre, at least set an RMS minimum... I think the quitest track on the album was peaking @ -20 RMS

[Freewave]

Hey guys, figured I'd just post this here to let everyone know.

On Skype, Circuitfry said you CAN NOT use your rejected R&R entries, they have to be brand new songs. Just figured I'd tell everyone here so you guys don't go working on something you won't be able to submit.

pics or it didn't happen...


...seriously though, if we can't use our rejected tracks...what about a VIP of said tracks?

I would provide screenshots, but I'm currently on mobile, and about the whole VIP thing, I guess you'd have to ask Fry or someone who knows more. I'm just kinda relaying the message here.

Last time i checked cfry wasn't running this second one, the guys in the first post of the thread were. I would hope that cfry can publically post any news of anything different to that in a place where people could read that if its not the case (ie MLR).

[Camsy]

This is correct guys, it has to be a new song. Aoshi is running this thread, but it's cfry that's actually running the album from what I can tell.

Fuck this attitude that the album sucks based on just the mixing and “listenability.”

One last shot. Two weeks. Write a new song. Fuck the mixing standards, just make it sound good.

I got someone drawing Punk Rainbow Dash for the album cover.

This is the after party album.

THEME: REBEL AGAINST THE MENTALITY

Get on it.

[TheAnonymousColt]

This is correct guys, it has to be a new song. Aoshi is running this thread, but it's cfry that's actually running the album from what I can tell.

Fuck this attitude that the album sucks based on just the mixing and “listenability.”

One last shot. Two weeks. Write a new song. Fuck the mixing standards, just make it sound good.

I got someone drawing Punk Rainbow Dash for the album cover.

This is the after party album.

THEME: REBEL AGAINST THE MENTALITY

Get on it.

Get on it...that's the name of my song

Anyway, if Silvahound can VIP his track, then i'm sure I can. Time to get progressing!...after a few hours of borderlands...

[Jokeblue]

This is correct guys, it has to be a new song. Aoshi is running this thread, but it's cfry that's actually running the album from what I can tell.

Fuck this attitude that the album sucks based on just the mixing and “listenability.”

One last shot. Two weeks. Write a new song. Fuck the mixing standards, just make it sound good.

I got someone drawing Punk Rainbow Dash for the album cover.

This is the after party album.

THEME: REBEL AGAINST THE MENTALITY

Get on it.

...Welp.






....
There go my hopes and dreams.

[LoreRD]

O.o

So this means I can actually finish my original concept for R&R? YAY.

Alright, how's this sound?

https://soundcloud.com/lorerd/rainbow-rooted-solo-wip-1/s-fWXSl

Since it's still a WIP, any feedback you guys have would be greatly appreciated

[SMOR3S]

I am going to just post my track anyways...

[Jokeblue]

You heard Circuitfry. 2 weeks. If your track was rejected, here is your One Last Shot, if only for the sake of learning, growing, to make something better. (Remember, even Circuitfry's entry was rejected and he runs this community)

You have two choices:
1) Redesign, restructure, remix or otherwise perfect your original R&R entry.
2) Create a track from scratch. Focus on attitude and just make it sound good.

Post your rejected R&R entry here.

Hold up a sec, Soooo, Is the OP wrong, or is it still a thing?

I know its probably already been asked, but, do I have to make a new song to be apart of this?? Or can I just fix up my rejected entry?

I thought the point of this was to be like After Party, a One Last Shot for those who didn't make it on the initial release? Or are we just scraping that altogether and making this "Rainbow and Rooted Part 2 Except-We're-Lowering-Our-Mixing-And-Production-Standards-This-Time"?

Whats going on?

[S.P.P]

"Rainbow and Rooted Part 2 Except-We're-Lowering-Our-Mixing-And-Production-Standards-This-Time"?

Please make this the official album title..

[Aoshi]

You heard Circuitfry. 2 weeks. If your track was rejected, here is your One Last Shot, if only for the sake of learning, growing, to make something better. (Remember, even Circuitfry's entry was rejected and he runs this community)

You have two choices:
1) Redesign, restructure, remix or otherwise perfect your original R&R entry.
2) Create a track from scratch. Focus on attitude and just make it sound good.

Post your rejected R&R entry here.

Hold up a sec, Soooo, Is the OP wrong, or is it still a thing?

I know its probably already been asked, but, do I have to make a new song to be apart of this?? Or can I just fix up my rejected entry?

I thought the point of this was to be like After Party, a One Last Shot for those who didn't make it on the initial release? Or are we just scraping that altogether and making this "Rainbow and Rooted Part 2 Except-We're-Lowering-Our-Mixing-And-Production-Standards-This-Time"?

Whats going on?

OP FUCKED UP. I'M SORRY.
I was given the impression originally that original R&R entries could perfected and resubmitted. *BUZZER* WRONG.

Guys the game has changed. (from what I originally wanted it to be, to what Circuitfry wants it to be-- out of my control). If you submit your original Rainbow & Rooted entries they will be rejected. Circuitfry apologizes to those who were rejected and says "Be proud of what you have created".

You may:
1) Remix your R&R song. Make it sound fresh, new, with your bad self.
2) Create a song from scratch. Make it sound as snazzy as you are.
3) Kill Aoshi

[ExoBassTix]

Okay I'm out. Not gonna re-do this.

[UnderKeel]

I just drop here my rejected track. All the same somebody will hear it.




Talking about "One Last Shot" and about a chance for the tracks or for the artists. In this case, I would prefer a first one. Of course it's a good deal in setting of deadline in two weeks, and saying something about 'make it as you like/want', considering that the selection process will be the same as before. But I don't like it, so I probably out.

Keep your mind off this ^, I'm just another disgruntled, right?
Good luck!

[ExoBassTix]

I'm not ever gonna try to do a pony song again unless it's a remix.
Seriously.

1) Remix your R&R song. Make it sound fresh, new, with your bad self.

That isn't funny in any way.
You made a mistake, okay, that's okay, we're still human. But then don't come up with this.
Really. Don't.

Okay.
R&R was already enough of a messy frustrating hellhole, so I'm definitely not doing something for this.
I mean, the hell? 2 weeks?

Hmm... Nop.

[SMOR3S]

Okay I'm out. Not gonna re-do this.

I agree, I personally think it's a stupid idea... I am happy with how my track was, despite the vocals, since I had to sample them, and make my own A Capella, but after hearing the album, and the quality it was, I am not going to even attempt to make another track for this... Maybe if they get there game together, and be a little more organized the next time around, and set some more clear standard, I will... Taking some tips from IDMF on how to do a community album might not hurt either... I still stand by the whole RMS issue... I have done a few albums outside the brony fandom, and even before this fandom was around, and having a minimum RMS, wouldn't hurt... Pretty much with this album, it's like saying "I made a 4 track EP, mastered 2 songs 1 month, and waited 2 months later to master the other 2" I honestly feel they should get a few mastering engineers to master the tracks for the next album.... Have people send in their premaster, and go from there... The album would be a lot cleaner, and that would eliminate the RMS issue...

[Jokeblue]

OP FUCKED UP. I'M SORRY.
I was given the impression originally that original R&R entries could perfected and resubmitted. *BUZZER* WRONG.

Guys the game has changed. (from what I originally wanted it to be, to what Circuitfry wants it to be-- out of my control). If you submit your original Rainbow & Rooted entries they will be rejected. Circuitfry apologizes to those who were rejected and says "Be proud of what you have created".

You may:
1) Remix your R&R song. Make it sound fresh, new, with your bad self.
2) Create a song from scratch. Make it sound as snazzy as you are.
3) Kill Aoshi

*Sigh*
Okay I'm out. No way I could record and mix a song in two weeks with essays and exams to compete with. Oh well

I am damn proud of what I've made though, would have made me even prouder to get it on the after-album rather than the initial release, too. But eh. Not gonna bitch and whine cos something didnt go my way. It was a Hell of a run

3) Kill Aoshi

3) Kill Aoshi

3) Kill Aoshi

Hmm... Nah. Haha. Can't wait to hear the results of this album. No matter the outcome, i'm sure it'll be good!

In the meantime I may as well make my home in the Haiku thread.

[vladnuke]

Okay two weeks is plenty time

Get the fuck on that shit

If you can't make a quality track in two weeks of actual work ( i know some of you mofos don't have a real job/out of school) then, man, like, im gonna go gordan ramsey or smth.

Get on the ball

[Nexgen]

Okay two weeks is plenty time

Get the fuck on that shit

If you can't make a quality track in two weeks of actual work ( i know some of you mofos don't have a real job/out of school) then, man, like, im gonna go gordan ramsey or smth.

Get on the ball

Man, fuck that. I have TWO jobs, one being overnight, and I'm still gonna try and do this.

Too bad I can't make a beat worth shit. Just a rapper who portrays ideas in hopes the producer can understand what I'm saying. xD

[CommandSpry]

Can I still mix my track please please please please

[R-Y-S-E]

Is this still going if a load of people give up, cause it seems that may happen.

I'm still doing this btw with the song I started

http://soundcloud.com/r-y-s-e/momentum-wip
I started work on this. I don't think it's as good as my original submission though.
(I know it's repetitive at the moment and unfinished)

Love the melody
It got a kinda "chines feel" in a good way-

Thanks!

[TheAnonymousColt]

Alright, i'm getting to work on a brand new track titled:

DEATH TO AOSHI

[Lying Pink]

Y'all could always do both
Like, Aoshi and whoever could organise an album for tracks that didn't quite make it onto R&R, give people a deadline for any finishing touches they wanna add, get the judging done, have a complete album ready to release
Message Circuitfry, say "we've got a good album here made up of tracks that didn't make it on to R&R -- yes or no?" Yes, then it gets released on the BP bandcamp page. No, Aoshi or whoever sets up a separate bandcamp page and release it separate from the original.
That would be my suggestion.

[Freewave]

I think I'm done jumping through hoops this time around. It was one thing for a lack of organization the first time around but for Cfry to do the exact same thing again from his tumblr and want a brand new track in 2 weeks vs our original submissions (the same or remixed) is just unacceptable, might as well just call it "Toastbeard- The Album" then. If you guys want to put an album of quality tracks that were rejected from the original album then my original submission is still there. You don't have to have Cfry in charge of a rejects album, this was doing fine with Aoshi and friends original efforts in doing it independently and sticking with the original r&r submissions.

[Ocular]

But if that's the case, will Circuit put it on the Balloon Party bandcamp?

Probably not.