Unfortunately, February was a busy month and we didn't get as many songs as before. Fear not though, for the Song Writing Game is strong and will live on for many months to come!
As a reminder, the songs were in the style of Drug Fueled Lounge Music and the subject was The Square Encompasses the Circle (or was it the Circle encompasses the Square? It doesn't matter). What does all of this mean? It means trippy, cool songs, that's what! Now have a listen to the two entries below and vote on your favorite!
Brian Salapek - Talk to Me (In Geometry)
My comments: I had a hard time with both the style and the content of this months' song. Inspiration came from Tom Waits and it will be obvious for anyone who is a fan of his. It is a pretty short song full of nonsense but part of it is inspired by true events!
Joel Forsgren and Jonathan Baxter - When Squares Roam in Circles (Tripping Hazard)
My comments: Joel and Jonathan (Burrito) did a great job. Their song is very cool and well done. It features most, if not all, of the article that inspired this subject. I felt it was only appropriate to have the video portion of it feature Burrito's floating head.
After two weeks of polling, the results are in. Jon Baker wins the best song for January's song writing game! Good job, Jon. As promised, you win a spectacular MSPaint medal to wear with pride. It goes great with your barley wine helmet! Keep up the good work!
I hope everyone is doing well with their February songs. It seems there is a little confusion about the whole thing. Let me use this as a medium to clear up any questions.
Basically the subject, "the square encompasses the circle," is just nonsense. Your song can be about anything you want as long as that phrase is in the lyrics. There is no need to write a song strictly about geometry but if you did that's fine, too. As far as the genre, drug fueled lounge music, it's up to your interpretation. I want everyone's songs to be different and the genre is pretty open ended this month, as it was last month.
I hope things are a little more clear now. Good luck everyone, I'm looking forward to getting some songs here soon!
Hey Everyone! I know it's a little late but here are the results for January 2012's Song Writing Game. The subject was NINJAS IN SPACE and the genre was dance music. We have some great songs and I hope you enjoy them. I also found out how to add a poll to vote on your favorite! The poll is below, first here are the songs. I hope you enjoy them!
Brian Salapek - Ninjas from Space
My comments: I am really proud of how my song turned out. I took a lot of inspiration from Prince with the song. Now, if only I could sing.
Jack Eggleston - Big Trouble in Little Betelgeuse
My comments: I'm glad Jack did a complete song since last month he left me wanting more. The sound clips are from a few great movies and he really went with the repetitive nature of some dance music. Good job on the Peabodys reference!
Joel Forsgren - Placing Bets on Extinction
My comments: Last month, Eric Peabody missed the bit about the subject being a Narwhal's Birthday. This month, Joel missed the bit about it being a dance song. Either way, this is a cool bluesy track with a samurai battle breakdown.
Jon Baker - Intergaractic Boogie
My comments: Jon did a super spacey dance rock song here and I love it. As far as I know, he is also the only one to use a non synthetic drum by banging on a giant barrel for the base beats. There are two Lady Gaga references in here but I can only find one. Also, the spelling in the song title is intentional.
Matt McCray - Dash Rendar Will Save Us
My comments: Matt definitely did the most professional song of all of us. I thought this song was really well done with both writing and recording. It's not super dancey but still Matt did a fantastic job!
Vote for your favorite Song!
Now, I will also use this post to announce the subject matter and genre of this month!
Subject: "The square encompasses a circle"
Genre: Drug Fueled Lounge Music
What the hell does that mean, you ask? Well, here is the inspiration. It is a letter written to our local paper which is pretty out there an hilarious. One of my favorite quotes from it is this: "Therefore the triangle takes on the geometry of a square. The way of the
why? In geometrical analysis: the square encompasses a circle, the
squaring of the circle"
Good luck everyone!
