I really wanted this name. Deal with it.
So I really like music. I've been involved with singing for several years, and I really enjoy understanding and listening to music with what little theory I have. And I also like hearing new music.
However, I don't really know where to start in terms of expanding my knowledge of artists and genres. I could just pick out stuff at random or based on critical acclaim, but sometimes it's hit-and-miss (and the misses aren't fun.)
So why not add a bit of psychological incentive?
I had an idea. Something of a participatory project. tl;dr in bold.
- The people who are interested would post here.
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I'll take all of those names and will randomly assign them a number.
- There will be two of each number; the total number will be half of the participants who post saying they're interested.
- You may see where I'm going with this if you've read the title.
- There will be two of each number; the total number will be half of the participants who post saying they're interested.
- I'll tell you the person who drew the randomly gotten number you drew.
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That person will be your "music buddy."
- You don't have to use that phrase, but I like it.
- I mean, it's corny, but they're two great, friendly words:
- Music
- Buddy
- What's not to like?
- I mean, it's corny, but they're two great, friendly words:
- You don't have to use that phrase, but I like it.
- Anyway, you'll be with that buddy for seven (7) days.
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During that time, you'll give each other a link to one song per day.
- The song can be about anything, but try to make it something you like.
- That way, your buddy can get to know what you like and what your tastes are like.
- But you only have to listen to one song per day if it turns out you hate your buddy's taste in music. I figure you can choke down even 5 minutes of something you don't like, but it might give you more insight into something you wouldn't have even bothered to listen to at all.
- The song can be about anything, but try to make it something you like.
- When the week is over, those who are interested will reselect buddies.
In the case that there are an odd number of people who are interested, then I'll take the odd man out.
I'll suggest some guidelines too. tl;dr in bold again.
- Unlike Mafia or other forum games, this requires little effort and little time. Just post a link to your partner's wall or PM them the link. Heck, you can just tell them the song and the artist if you can't find it on YouTube or anything. So with that in mind, please make sure you can participate for the week. If you're able to get online for just two minutes, then you should probably be able to find a link to one of your favorite songs and give it to your partner.
- However, if your partner doesn't send you a link, don't sweat it. People get busy, and they might have just missed a day or two.
- If you think they just abandoned you, then let me know, and I'll link you to some music. Or you could just sit back and chill. The best thing about this is that if someone does sketch out, you're no less worse than you were before.
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I would suggest that people post music to walls or via PMs.
- That way, the thread doesn't slow down users with slower browsers/computers. It also makes it easy for you to find the song your buddy got for you. Just check your wall or your inbox.
- On that note, I would normally suggest using the Music General thread to talk about music in general, but due to it crashing Shockwave of my browser tab for me (on a pretty decent computer normally,) I'd propose that music/bands that you found in THIS game be able to be discussed here.
- Again, I'll also suggest not embedding links here.
- Use the thread to discuss problems with the premise of the thread or to suggest ideas.
- I've heard from opspe that we should share albums. That would likely have to be more than a week-long exercise or you'd have to send links to multiple songs per day, but things like that should be considered. It'd be a fun idea for great albums out there that we've never heard.
Also, I made a thread as opposed to putting this in Music General, because I thought it was unique enough of a game. I could certainly repost this in that thread if the mods or users would prefer it there.
EDIT (I'll keep this updated as we go:
List of interested participants:
- opspe
- Chris
- Twilitlord
- Penz0id
- Patrick
Blue Screen (of death)- Bruelock
- Cale
- Derpy Vazquez
- Mexx.Android
RandomMan- Wsxdas
- Quantum Meme~! (Perhaps)
- Fifths
- Aristocatification
- Alejandro
- Muumi
- Firo Prochainezo (LUIS)
- Fridge Logic
- Megalolzors X
- 404
- Pyro
- Coolface
- Doctor Hobo
- Muffins
- Fun Police
- Zacharias
- Dark Ermac
- Twins
I'll give everyone 24 hours to see this. I can extend it, but this won't require a lot of effort.