Guys, I need your opinion on this matter. What would you do if I gave you a review like this for something you worked hard on? (Oh, and this review belonged to another site.)

Review Title:
Uhh... no.

Review Content:
First of all, my apologies for not liking this song at all. Downright annoying as it may be, I still would want to congratulate the artist for coming up with a trip like this.

The artist used an assortment of instruments that lacked proper mixing. Vocals were also uncured and unrefined, and the blend of instruments used were quite random. I think I heard a xylophone and trumpets.

I didn't find the lyrics funny. Different, yes, but not funny.

Is there potential in this track? For me, it's not my cup of tea.

At 12/9/07 10:03 PM, Twoism wrote:

At 12/9/07 09:48 PM, MaestroRage wrote: not knowing how to play an instrument will eventually hinder your ability to write for it. Accept it people, or let it eat you inside out, it's just plain fashioned truth.

There are hundreds of composers who can't play instruments.

...and their imaginations are wicked.

For those with less imagination, having exposure to certain instruments really helps. I haven't written a song with an instrument I haven't held yet (piano/keyboards, guitar, bass, drums), although I imagine some of my to-be-recorded songs to have saxophones and strings.

Exposure doesn't have to be hands-on, but must be first-hand (i.e. actual watching/hearing experience).

At 12/9/07 07:56 PM, LordZeebmork wrote: In the lawsuit, he says the experience has caused him "pain, suffering, nightmares, distress, and medical expenses".

I bet he's getting raped in his sleep by the Whopper he tried to eat.

Best part: he's protected.

At 12/9/07 11:13 AM, CHOWN wrote: It is WAY harder to play a bunch of REAL INSTRUMENTS perfect than playing fake ones. And i know it takes a lot of work to make something sound perfect on a program, but you also have to do that with real instruments.

True, but there are a MILLION or so excuses (or reasons, rather, haha) to use MIDI/synth/sequencers. My excuse would be "I'm an ocean away from any band I know, and I want to record my music now." Sure, playing the real stuff would be tons better, but I don't want to pay for equipment shipping and band member accomodations.

Again, do not put the synth guys down. No matter how cooler it is to play the real stuff, WE MAKE SONGS, and synths are a great way of getting our songs RECORDED and HEARD.

So you may say, "it's not fair." I say, "it's hella convenient."

At 12/7/07 04:47 AM, Bad-Man-Incorporated wrote:

At 12/6/07 08:30 PM, jnry3 wrote: Ouch. *Absorbs a direct hit -- rolls dice 1d6 to prevent rage...*

There are a few that I like that don't have a "real" guitar, but bust their asses to make it as real as possible. You are one. Lashmush is the other.

dam, er damn. damnit.

Aww, shucks... ^_^

Heard Lashmush's synth guitar, by the way... wow... that's all there is to say...

Try checking my music page; you might find something there. Most of my tracks are pop/rock, by the way.

At 12/6/07 11:45 AM, Bad-Man-Incorporated wrote:

Best artist in "Metal, Rock"?

Everyone who uses REAL FUCKING GUITARS

Ouch. *Absorbs a direct hit -- rolls dice 1d6 to prevent rage...*

Maybe the material you're coming up with right now isn't exciting. If I come with a composition that is interesting, I don't waste my time -- I always do something to make the project progress.

If I get bored in the middle of it, then it's not interesting. (Well, at least that's how it is for me. I also have a short attention span, and I need something extra special for me to finish a recording.)

If it's an off-day, give it a rest. If you don't remember it the following day, then it's something boring (or at least boring for you). ^_^

...but if it's really kick-ass, it'll play around your head until the next time you record.

Interesting... do you mind if I join?
I hope I need not pay a single coin.
I just want to practice my skill with rhymes,
and help aspirants with each of their climbs.

I joined Newgrounds in two-thousand-seven,
got music with lyrics posted since then.
'Tis already a long introduction,
any word more, and I'll kill the action.

At 12/1/07 10:38 PM, RigAudio wrote:

At 12/1/07 10:26 PM, jnry3 wrote: ...and this got me thinking... what's a good external USB soundcard? I've had my patience tested over and over again with the "SoundMAX" in my laptop.

I have an EMU 0404 USB - it works fantasticly and it's about $200. Theres also the 0202 USB which has less inputs and stuff, you might like that if all you're looking for is a playback sound card.

Aight! I'll look that up when I visit a mall today. Thanks!

I'm also looking for a replacement vocal microphone. The Beta908 tends to sound thin.

Any recommendations? Right now, I'm looking into Shure SM58 and Sennheiser e945. Thanks in advance! ^_^

COOL!!! The songs in the NGAP now has commentaries!!! Yey! W00t! No more need for news posts for posting stories and lyrics about the song! ^_^

Thank you, audio mods! *Dances like a monkey*

Look at it -> sample entry with comments and shameless plug. Cooooooool!!! ^_^

Works just fine with me. I'm using IE7.

W00t!!! Commentary!!! My wish had come true!!! ^_^

At 12/5/07 11:39 AM, DarKsidE555 wrote: Vote on your favourite Newgrounds audio person, or the person you think deserves the title for the following questions:

Most improved audio artist in 2007?

Pass. I'm an '07. (Lame excuse, I know.)

Most underated artist of 2007?

Dominimous - one of the best rock acts I've heard on NGAP with vocals. I'll bet he's a downvote victim.

Favourite song of 2007?

Tie between Wishing Well and The Age of Pretending.

Fave of my own would be All The Things You Said.

Most annoying Audio Forum user?

curruptedshadow

Most HATED Audio Forum user?

Nah. I love you all.

Most laid back Audio Forum user?

Dunno.

Most offensive Audio Forum user?

No one as of yet.

Most creative Audio artist?

RigAudio. Most of the songs he produced placed a grin on my face.

Audio Forum user that caused the most trouble?

Uhh... dunno.

Funniest Audio Forum user?

Definitely not this guy.

Person with the worst sense of humour in the Audio Forum?

Maybe this guy.

Best in artist in "easy listening"?

Marty256, hands-down.

Best artist in "electronic"?

Haven't explored much, but I have to say it's RigAudio so far.

Best artist in "Hip Hop, R&B, Rap"?

Inka-Wall. No original material, but damn that voice.

Best artist in "Metal, Rock"?

Dominimous.

Best artist in "Misc"?

Dunno. No vote.

Best artist in "Southern Flavour"?

Dunno again. No vote again.

Best artist in "INSERT GENRE HERE :P"?

Pop - The Mission District.
Punk - SwashieB.

The Audio Forums stupidest idiot!?

Hmm... mee-nee-mee-nee-my-nee... moe!

The Audio Forums noobzorz...?

I'm an '07. Does that count?

Gayest Audio Forum regular? (we all know who will that be) lol

Okay. *Waits for results.*

Sexiest pic(s) in chronamuts, "audio ppl piccies! (uber squee!) ^^" thread?

Dunno.

Sickest bastard?

Mee-nee-mee-nee-my-nee... moe!

Who would win in a fight between out of all of the Audio Forum regulars?

The guy with a sword.

Who's got the biggest dick or e-pen0r?

According to RigAudio's Dick List, Suspended-3rd-Chord won with a dildo.

Who's the best audio author of 2007?

Vote goes to RigAudio for sounding good on different genres.

Wisest Audio Forum user?

Vote goes to RigAudio again for providing useful responses.

Who will most likely end up in jail award? (Rule #10 question)

Uhm... dunno.

Most childish?

Rucklo.

Most argumentative?

Hmm... I'll vote later.

Most egotistical?

Dunno. Aren't we all?

Most "Rule #10" user?

Hmm... later.

Best thread starter?

LJCoffee.

I learned that my ten dollar mic sucks since it sounds thin. The sad part is that EQ'ing isn't a magic cure for cheap microphones, as it: a. cannot simulate a clean bass input, and b. cannot cure the "tin can" sound.

I also learned that I should allocate a budget for a better mic, and once I've gotten it, I have to re-record all my vocal tracks EXCEPT backing vocal pieces (the cheap mic may sound better in this case).

I compared a vocal tracks from a recording session ages ago with one that I did now. The difference is a mile. (The price difference between the microphones is 20 times.)

This sucks...

At 12/3/07 09:53 AM, RigAudio wrote: I R TEH DEVAL

Me too! *gasp!*

At 12/3/07 07:46 AM, youngblood26 wrote:

Saw what the army did to the Peninsula. Frankly, they sucked. The formations were pathetic (they were like compressed together in groups of... twenty? Throw a frag, and they're all down), unnecessary shots were fired, and why the f*** would they run a tank through the lobby? That was just plain retarded!

Too plain retarded. Was it necessary to blow an entrance of an exclusive Five-star hotel just to express two words, "OUST GMA!"? Blah, blah, blah...Oh crap.

The army should pay for the damages. Idiots...

Damn them, wait a second,...was that an APC Tank or something? I kept quesioning that...I dunno...

It was an APC. Wait, here's the best part... wait for it... *drum roll*... IT CAME FROM THE ARMY! And they ran the APC across the lobby. WHAT FOR?!? You can't hike that up the elevator!!!

gamerpeepinpa,

Well... now's your chance to practice! ^_^

I don't know... but it works pretty fine to me (in fact, it's perfect). ^_^

At 12/1/07 07:58 PM, DragonsGrief wrote: So much for my $200 sound card.

...and this got me thinking... what's a good external USB soundcard? I've had my patience tested over and over again with the "SoundMAX" in my laptop.

Reason is fine; Sonar isn't (real-time effects adjustments aren't supported; have to be buffered, or stop-then-played).

Any suggestions?

At 11/29/07 05:00 AM, youngblood26 wrote: You did an outstanding job, Kuya Benedict... Keep it up!

Where the hell...? Oh... YM. Never mind. ^_^

I still prefer "John", though, hehe.

Well, methinks Trillianes is being a junior Gringo. Honasan also did that during the late 80's Aquino administration.

I suspect that the Peninsula thing is a go-for-coup signal. I don't think Trillianes was able to gather as many supporters necessary to pull off a coup.

Saw what the army did to the Peninsula. Frankly, they sucked. The formations were pathetic (they were like compressed together in groups of... twenty? Throw a frag, and they're all down), unnecessary shots were fired, and why the f*** would they run a tank through the lobby? That was just plain retarded!

The army should pay for the damages. Idiots...

If you really, really, REALLY want to be a poet,
try writing about anything and everything.
No need to be loud, or excessively quiet,
for as long as this gives you a set of wings.

But do not just write for yourself,
since many others would want to see.
I'm pretty sure you don't want it on a shelf
aging in dust, and away from the tea.

It is important, therefore, and it is a must
that you catch their attention in the blink of an eye.
Any less, and your work will be just
another one granule of sand 'neath the sky.

Hence, my advice -- converse with us like friends
for poetry should talk with colorful blends.

^_^

Just replace your jack/wire; you should be fine... unless you have a bigger problem.

Bigger problems include:
- hum from guitar (poor/defective/damaged grounding)
- hum from soundcard (haven't experienced this, though)
- hum from effects pad/pedals

Good news to us Pinoys!

All The Things You Said made it to the Weekly Top 5! Thanks for your support, guys! ^_^

At 11/27/07 04:09 PM, CyriltheWolf wrote:

At 11/27/07 10:34 AM, Nithalahk wrote:
We need to get eachother's MSNs to discuss this in detail if this band is going to work. If you don't have one, make one.

adremalech_silver@hotmail.com

I like that idea, a lot.

chaosyyz2000@yahoo.com

I'll post my Yahoo! account (even if I'm still on backup status): blankwhitewall@yahoo.com

RIP.

Wish I could yell like that, though...

At 11/26/07 10:55 PM, GodsSentWarrior wrote: ...but you give me a boner right before a presentation?

You must've seen someone you wanna bang. Good for you. ^_^

At 11/27/07 02:13 AM, HogWashSoup wrote: Why do people say "may God have mercy on your soul"?

Because it's friendlier than saying, "Go to hell!" ^_^

At 11/27/07 06:52 AM, cellardoor6 wrote: Raw fish.

Oh, that's a mouth-watering set you have there... mmm...

Aside from rolls (maki and temaki), there are also meals that have sushi (or sashimi, to be specific) as rice toppings. ^_^

My favorite would be tuna and pink salmon sashimi. There's also the California Maki that's popular here in the Philippines. The common variant consists of crabstick, ripe yellow mango, and cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and nori (seaweed), then rolled in a yellow-orange caviar and topped with Japanese mayonnaise. Mmm...

Wish I had a sample pic... just Google it.

It was used in a blammed entry. Apparently, there's some glitch in the NGAP.

Uhm... why plug the vocals to a bass amp? A guitar amp would be more appropriate.

Wait... hold the thought... what genre will the bands be playing? Pop? Rock? Metal?

At 11/27/07 04:05 AM, The-Red-Jack wrote:

At 11/27/07 12:23 AM, jnry3 wrote: Correction: 1:00pm of November 27 until 12:59pm of November 28 (Manila time). ^_^

I made in time

Yey! ^_^ Thanks! Still early, guys!