Ampharos
tag walls, punch fascists
In a world where blah blah blah this is cliche and I'm lazy let's just get to the music
The Categories
1. Exposition
2. Inciting Incident
3. Act I Break
4. Fun and Games
5. Midpoint
6. Act II Break
7. Climax
8. Resolution
9. Overture
About the 'rein:
Scoring:
TBD and entirely dependent on the number of submissions I receive. This will be hosted across Smogon, MU, and POG again, so I anticipate quite a few.
Submission deadline:
Submissions are due by 11:59 PM CST on Friday, December 1st. Special note for Smogon walrus hopefuls: ALL submissions must be in by this deadline. Due to time constraints, I'm going to be doing a significant chunk of judging as subs come rolling in, so I don't have time to worry about chasing down submissions week after week. Whatever I have December 2nd is what I'm judging.
Contenders (BOLD indicates completed submission)
bluedoom (Smogon)
Myzozoa (Smogon)
KnightsOfCydonia (Smogon)
Steven Snype (Smogon)
SketchUp (Smogon)
RODAN (Smogon)
Isa (Smogon)
Robert Alfons (Smogon)
Aladyyn (Smogon)
Lord Gaius (Serene's Forest)
Da Letter El (Smogon)
shubaka17 (Smogon)
Granny Pie (Smogon)
Martin (Smogon)
Asek (Smogon)
Slurmz (Smogon)
Lil Bean (Serene's Forest)
lute (Mafia Universe)
Champ (Mafia Universe)
Zack (Mafia Universe)
Fable (Mafia Universe)
Adam (Mafia Universe)
WALRUS: THE MOVIE
look at this terrifying thing i found when i googled "walrus movie"
look at this terrifying thing i found when i googled "walrus movie"
The Categories
1. Exposition
To properly tell a story, a good film must first establish what everyday life is like for the protagonist before the plot begins. I want a song that tells me a story - more than that, however, I want a song that tells me SOMEBODY's story. I want to come away from this song and feel confident that I know a fair bit about the character of the subject.
Examples: Jethro Tull - Aqualung || Vulfpeck - Animal Spirits
Examples: Jethro Tull - Aqualung || Vulfpeck - Animal Spirits
2. Inciting Incident
The inciting incident is the point where the plot kicks in, where the narrative bursts into action, the event that provides the protagonist with their motivation and drives them throughout the rest of the film. I want a song that EXPLODES - start small, then burst out, big time. Anything with a sudden increase in speed, intensity, or instrumentation works just fine.
Examples: Slash - Anastasia (ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators) || Muse - New Born
Examples: Slash - Anastasia (ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators) || Muse - New Born
3. Act I Break
At the Act I break, the hero has left their comfort zone and is journeying into the unknown. This is where the plot TRULY begins - as such, I'd like a song that screams "introduction", a song that heralds the beginning of some grand adventure. What kind of adventure, and thus how you approach this category, is up to you.
Examples: Rush - Fly By Night || RADWIMPS - Zenzenzense
Examples: Rush - Fly By Night || RADWIMPS - Zenzenzense
4. Fun and Games
The early part of Act II is often referred to as the "Fun and Games" section of the film, as the stakes are often still low enough for the hero and their companions to engage in comical, often episodic antics. Give me song that's fun - anything upbeat will work. Perhaps something wild and energetic, perhaps something more tight and bouncy, perhaps something laid-back and grooving. All of these are valid interpretations.
Examples: Ripe - Caralee || WALK THE MOON - Shut Up And Dance
Examples: Ripe - Caralee || WALK THE MOON - Shut Up And Dance
5. Midpoint
At the midpoint, the hero typically suffers some sort of defeat. The stakes are raised, the hero's main flaw becomes painfully evident, and the movie often hits an emotional low. Here, I'd like a song that screams "defeat" - something with plenty of raw, negative emotion. Anger, frustration, melancholy, whatever. This is your time to let it all out.
Examples: San Fermin - Emily || Edison Glass - This House
Examples: San Fermin - Emily || Edison Glass - This House
6. Act II Break
The Act II break is when the hero must steel their resolve. The final battle approaches, and they have to be prepared. Perhaps a plan of some sort is involved, or perhaps the hero simply needs to get their emotions and feelings in check - either way, it's a high stress time. I'd like a song that carries some sort of foreboding - Act III is coming, and that's a big deal. The stakes are higher than ever. This next battle will probably be the last. Make me feel what our protagonist is probably feeling.
Examples: The Mars Volta - Televators || Ruby Rose Fox - Rock Bottom
Examples: The Mars Volta - Televators || Ruby Rose Fox - Rock Bottom
7. Climax
This is it - the final battle. No holds barred, anything goes. This big, climactic clash decides the fate of whatever the protagonist cares about. It may be a physical battle or a metaphorical one, but it's a big deal either way. The keyword here is "intensity". Something harsh, driving, powerful. The hero is laying it all on the line, and this song conveys just how serious and intense things have become.
Examples: Radio Birdman - Descent Into The Maelstrom || Mutemath - Electrify
Examples: Radio Birdman - Descent Into The Maelstrom || Mutemath - Electrify
8. Resolution
And just like that, we did it. The evil is defeated, the demons have been vanquished, the hero has grown and changed, and the plot finally reaches its resolution. The type of song I'm looking for here is one that provides closure. There's no need for anything to follow this - the conclusion of this song is the conclusion, period. It's kind of hard to describe what that sounds like, so here's a tip: album closers are typically GREAT at this.
Examples: tricot - Oyasumi || alt-J - Matilda
Examples: tricot - Oyasumi || alt-J - Matilda
9. Overture
The centerpiece to any film's score, this is a big, bombastic piece that encapsulates the grand feeling of the film's narrative, and usually runs over the credits as well as recurring throughout the film. Give me something big, brash, and bold - the more blatantly in-your-face, the better. Sum up, in however many minutes, the core of the film, and do it as un-subtly as possible.
Examples: Earth, Wind, and Fire - September || Gustav Holst - The Planets - Jupiter, Bringer of Jollity
Examples: Earth, Wind, and Fire - September || Gustav Holst - The Planets - Jupiter, Bringer of Jollity
About the 'rein:
Genres I like:
-Classic rock - primarily stadium or prog-type stuff
-The extremely broad alt/indie/garage umbrella
-Hard rock
-Funk/Disco
-Metal - primarily [instrumental] prog w/ a dash of classic/power metal
I'm picky with rap - prefer clean and precise flow, chill beats intense, thoughtful lyrics help. Picky with pop too - should still be interesting on a lyrical, rhythmic, or instrumental level, darker tone helps. Country will do poorly. Bluegrass will do okay but not great. Classical is a crapshoot - fast and bombastic beats slow and melodic.
In general: energetic beats contemplative, technical complexity beats textural complexity, maximalistic beats minimalistic. "Subtle" is a terrible word to describe music I like. Instrumentation and musicality does a lot for me. I have a well-documented love for brass instruments, but I'm also a sucker for a sick bassline or a solo of any kind.
No-nos: Excessive "droning", consistently and overly harsh vocals. Well-executed dissonance is fine but be cautious. Any song that gives me a headache (it's happened) gets capped at (whatever the lowest non-0 score I have is).
-Classic rock - primarily stadium or prog-type stuff
-The extremely broad alt/indie/garage umbrella
-Hard rock
-Funk/Disco
-Metal - primarily [instrumental] prog w/ a dash of classic/power metal
I'm picky with rap - prefer clean and precise flow, chill beats intense, thoughtful lyrics help. Picky with pop too - should still be interesting on a lyrical, rhythmic, or instrumental level, darker tone helps. Country will do poorly. Bluegrass will do okay but not great. Classical is a crapshoot - fast and bombastic beats slow and melodic.
In general: energetic beats contemplative, technical complexity beats textural complexity, maximalistic beats minimalistic. "Subtle" is a terrible word to describe music I like. Instrumentation and musicality does a lot for me. I have a well-documented love for brass instruments, but I'm also a sucker for a sick bassline or a solo of any kind.
No-nos: Excessive "droning", consistently and overly harsh vocals. Well-executed dissonance is fine but be cautious. Any song that gives me a headache (it's happened) gets capped at (whatever the lowest non-0 score I have is).
Scoring:
TBD and entirely dependent on the number of submissions I receive. This will be hosted across Smogon, MU, and POG again, so I anticipate quite a few.
Submission deadline:
Submissions are due by 11:59 PM CST on Friday, December 1st. Special note for Smogon walrus hopefuls: ALL submissions must be in by this deadline. Due to time constraints, I'm going to be doing a significant chunk of judging as subs come rolling in, so I don't have time to worry about chasing down submissions week after week. Whatever I have December 2nd is what I'm judging.
Contenders (BOLD indicates completed submission)
bluedoom (Smogon)
Myzozoa (Smogon)
KnightsOfCydonia (Smogon)
Steven Snype (Smogon)
SketchUp (Smogon)
RODAN (Smogon)
Isa (Smogon)
Robert Alfons (Smogon)
Aladyyn (Smogon)
Lord Gaius (Serene's Forest)
Da Letter El (Smogon)
shubaka17 (Smogon)
Granny Pie (Smogon)
Martin (Smogon)
Asek (Smogon)
Slurmz (Smogon)
Lil Bean (Serene's Forest)
lute (Mafia Universe)
Champ (Mafia Universe)
Zack (Mafia Universe)
Fable (Mafia Universe)
Adam (Mafia Universe)
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