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Post by bartizanier on Jan 15, 2023 13:02:49 GMT -5
Thanks everybody for your participation and your kind words!
I am still kind of decompressing and haven't had a chance to listen to everybody's stuff as much as I'd like but will try to post some bandcamp reviews when ready.
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Post by bartizanier on Mar 7, 2023 11:13:23 GMT -5
Hails to all!
By the marrow-tinged light of the full moon we cast the dice once again to determine the parameters of the upcoming Northward Equinox Rush.
They are as follows:
Days: 14 (Mar 20 - Apr 3)
Songs (1d6 + 1): 3
Length Minimum (3d20): 24 minutes
Length Maximum (3d20): 40 minutes
Special Rules
Patch Limit: 6
You can use any instruments but you must use the same maximum of six instrument patches for the full project. A drum kit counts as 1 patch. You can start programming your patches now to get a head start.
Genre: Comfy Synth
Thematic Prompt: Vehicles
Planes, trains, automobiles, or anything that moves you, even a horsey.
We look forward to your participation and please ask if you have any questions.
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Post by talvisynth on Mar 9, 2023 6:49:52 GMT -5
Genre: Comfy Synth Thematic Prompt: Vehicles Planes, trains, automobiles, or anything that moves you, even a horsey. I have to admit I don't know jack diddly about comfy synth, but as much as I can think of the concept above, it all sounds simply hilarious!  Also, an auspicious spot for " training the dragon" to be taken to a new level of absurd |
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Post by RangerRick on Mar 19, 2023 13:44:46 GMT -5
I would love to do this, but I have a DS project I'm working on right now and I really should be doing that rather than this. I am looking forward to see what comes of it, though. I'll certainly be back at a later date. |
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Post by bartizanier on Mar 20, 2023 10:20:51 GMT -5
Its good to be busy RangerRick, look forward to hearing what you're working on, and there will always be another Rush soon enough!
The Rush begins today! Good luck to all.
Please ask if you have any questions about the rules.
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Post by cryptzzz on Mar 22, 2023 17:12:28 GMT -5
I cannot, for the life of me, tell whether or not this falls under the comfy synth genre, probably not… I was opting for a lighter tone than usual, let the listener be the judge. It was an interesting exercise because the songs had to be so long! Also, I had a real difficulty relating to the thematic prompt, I ended up accommodating it to myself a little bit. I treated the subject of vehicles as carriers, for example time as a vehicle of change etc. It was really a rush as I created it in 2 days, after a period of being unsatisfied with the music I make. This was a really freeing experience, knowing I have strict limitations gave the needed spark. It is, well... rushed, but I like how it turned out. Echonia - Wings of Timeechonian.bandcamp.com/album/wings-of-timePatches used:
- classical guitar
- deviating keys
- fairy keys
- bass guitar
- flute
- wind with rain ambience (track 3)
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Post by bartizanier on Mar 24, 2023 11:06:37 GMT -5
I cannot, for the life of me, tell whether or not this falls under the comfy synth genre, probably not… I was opting for a lighter tone than usual, let the listener be the judge. It was an interesting exercise because the songs had to be so long! Also, I had a real difficulty relating to the thematic prompt, I ended up accommodating it to myself a little bit. I treated the subject of vehicles as carriers, for example time as a vehicle of change etc. It was really a rush as I created it in 2 days, after a period of being unsatisfied with the music I make. This was a really freeing experience, knowing I have strict limitations gave the needed spark. It is, well... rushed, but I like how it turned out. Echonia - Wings of Timeechonian.bandcamp.com/album/wings-of-timePatches used:
- classical guitar
- deviating keys
- fairy keys
- bass guitar
- flute
- wind with rain ambience (track 3)
Dude this is awesome! Can't believe your speed. I gave it a quick listen the other day but don't have much time for focused listening since I need to be composing, but will circle back after the deadline. As always, I'm really happy to hear that this process can feel as inspiring for others as it does for me as well. |
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Post by bartizanier on Apr 3, 2023 12:42:43 GMT -5
The Equinox Rush ends today!
As always it was a tough battle to overcome. For anyone else who may be participating, remember you can spend as much time as you like to mix your project.
I will be taking some days to do the same and hope to have it ready to release by the weekend.
Cheers.
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Post by bartizanier on Apr 18, 2023 17:25:25 GMT -5
Finally finished mix/master on my project and it can be found here: bartizanchill.bandcamp.com/album/cycleIt's a kind of mix of comfy/synthwave. Mixing was a massive challenge because the songs are so long. Here are some codes if anybody is interested, hope you enjoy: m69q-wjzk 9z27-cy89 z2mv-w37z yvg8-xsq6 ygk3-esgy yt35-ud2f tzv9-jlwm 2ygz-yedg 7huu-6jky v4wv-kkgf |
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Post by bartizanier on Jun 3, 2023 12:18:34 GMT -5
By the light of the junonius fullmoon we've cast the die yet again, to decide the rules for the Summer Solstice Dungeon Rush.
They are as follows:
Days: 14 (June 21st - July 5th)
Instruments (1d4): 2
Songs (2d4 + 1): 6
Length Minimum (3d20): 28 minutes
Length Maximum (3d20): 38 minutes
Theme
Summer Knights: A journey to the medieval world of chivalry, armour, courtship, tournaments, jousting, and questing.
Special Rules
Knight's Tribute: Two of the project's six songs must be cover songs. You can cover any songs, from any genre of your choosing.
We bid thee good fortune. Anon!
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Post by bartizanier on Jun 21, 2023 11:30:52 GMT -5
The Rush begins! Good luck to all involved.
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Post by bartizanier on Jul 23, 2023 12:16:04 GMT -5
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Post by RangerRick on Aug 4, 2023 10:28:55 GMT -5
Finally grabbed your album, bartizanier, great stuff as always! I'm also excited to say that along with my release of my new DS album today, I have word back from a few folks about making cassette releases of it, as well as my dungeon rush challenge albums. As part of that, I'm getting them properly mastered, which I'm super excited about. I'll post here when that happens. |
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Post by bartizanier on Aug 4, 2023 13:56:37 GMT -5
Finally grabbed your album, bartizanier , great stuff as always! I'm also excited to say that along with my release of my new DS album today, I have word back from a few folks about making cassette releases of it, as well as my dungeon rush challenge albums. As part of that, I'm getting them properly mastered, which I'm super excited about. I'll post here when that happens. Thank you, and congratulations! Great to hear about your upcoming releases. |
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Post by bartizanier on Aug 31, 2023 11:53:09 GMT -5
By the light of the August moon we ordain a new challenge. The southward Equinox Rush will take place starting September 22 and will run for two weeks until its conclusion on October 6. ThemeOur autumnal musical theme is “Forest Synth”. Special RulesEncumbrance: The first special rule is the returning “Encumbrance” which means only the same 6 patches are allowed throughout the project. A word on patches: one “patch” can be a synthesizer sound, or the sound of an acoustic instrument, a human voice, or a drum kit. Ambient sound recordings do not count as a patch if they are used as background, so feel free to invite the crickets and birds to your adventuring party. Forest Paths: The second special rule is “Forest Paths”. A determination must be made for the amount of songs and the minimum and maximum allowable running lengths of the project. Why should we have all the fun? Out of the extraordinary benevolence and generosity of our hearts, this season, we loosen our grasp on the reins of fate, and place the dice in your hands. For this Rush, each individual participant must randomize their own criteria! The typical dice roll for “amount of songs” is 2d4 + 1. The typical dice roll for project length is 3d20 rolled twice, setting a minimum and maximum option. Feel free to alter these formulae at your whim. If you don’t have physical dice, we enjoy anydice.com and random.org. Or you can call upon us to roll parameters for you. Pardon our long wind. We wish a bountiful harvest for all our dungeon friends and relatives. |
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Also, an auspicious spot for "training the dragon" to be taken to a new level of absurd 
