Anyways i think we should make a non discussion thread for this, like posting all the guidelines because it was pretty confusing to get updated with all the info going on here.
Oh we will lol, we will. This thread is already getting annoyingly confusing for people who aren't keeping to date with it 24/7... but luckily it isn't all that big at the moment. If you guys are confused about what's going on, simply look for these posts I make on each page. I will cover what has been said + cover what we are currently saying and discussion.
If you are confused, READ THIS! :)
After discussion, we have brought up these valuable points. If you have anything to say about them, let us know! We want to make sure most people can agree on the way this shindig is made!
1.) The album should include new songs not available on the portal. We will have various, short termed contests for each theme and choose the top winners to be added into the specific theme album.
2.) Due to the inability to determine if people will enjoy the fact that the album has multiple genres on it, we should instead develop multiple themed albums based around certain genres that fit well together. Each album will be sold to the NG store with about 20+ songs on each album.
3.)Since there are so many people that will be put on the albums, we should donate all funds towards charity. Otherwise, everyone would get only $10 or so for condoms and electricity bills.
4.) The list of genres for each album can include:
- Heartwarming, serious themed album based around the orchestral, folk, jazz, solos, and classical genres.
- Upbeat, dance/grindcore themed album based around Dubstep, Drum N Bass, progressive, and trance.
- Hardcore, brutal themed album based around metal, rock, face melters, and others.
- Chill, visual themed album based around ambient, pop, drone, 8-bit, and experimental/glitch.
5.)vIn order to decide who get's in each album, we will create four separate contests that each revolve around a specific theme with certain genres. Everyone who would like to enter would create their song for the said theme and upload it in a loseless format to the given online private uploading service such as Bandcamp. This way, everyones music will only be available for the judges / anyone who gets the password from the individual track.
6.) Once the contest is over, a team of judges and I will use a judging sheet to determine which the best tracks are. This "judging sheet" wlll most likely be out of 100 points and will be judged based on Quality, Fit, Originality, e.t.c. Only we judges have to worry about this though! :)
7.) Everyone who doesn't make it in will then be allowed to submit their song on the NG Audio Portal for proper criticism and suggestions. The main reasoning behind letting EVERYONE submit a newly made piece is to give EVERYONE a chance at getting into this. If someone ends up working hard and not making it in, then at least they can say they tried their best and therefore improved!
8.) Each album will be designed by someone over on the art portal.
9.) Each album will be mastered and mixed properly from a professional quality technician over here.
LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS! Basically, all you have to worry about is how to participate in this contest. If you don't feel like discussing how this will b carried out, simply wait for the first contest to start and read the easy to follow rules on that contest! :)