Got Musician's Instinct?

Midihead · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:07 pm Post subject:

Hi everyone,

First of all, I've been getting email from people asking me questions about the contest. I noticed some people throwing out questions to me here as well. So, here's a little FAQ I put together for y'all

Q: Does Midihead know anything about the contest?
A: Negative. Only that I'm judging the "finalists".

Q: Will Midihead be listening to all the tracks that are submitted?
A: Nope, sorry. I'll be judging the "finalists" that make it through Konami's panel of judges.

Q: Can I submit a remix?
A: Only if you have exclusive rights to it. If you're planning on remixing someone else's tune, stop right there little camper and put away the tent.

Q: Can I use Fruity Loops, Reason or Acid?
A: Hell ya! So long as you're composition and production skills are what shine! For the record, I'm an avid fan of Acid (the program) and it is my primary source for tracking. I've been using it since it's introduction and have become quite proficient with it. But see, I'm not just pulling a bunch of loops into it...I'm pushing the envelope on it. It's not about the tools, it's about how you use them.

Q: Can I email you or post my question here and ask you about the contest?
A: Please refer to the first answer in this little FAQ.

Thanks guys! I can't wait to hear what you've got!

Oh, BTW I'll send a message to Konami and ask them if they can clarify the rules a bit more. It seems like a few of you need some clarification. Cool?

Cheerz,
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SMAK You!

Odyssey · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:21 pm Post subject:

Wow. He has spoken.

I can only hope I don't let 'im down...
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SalukiDanceMaster · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:04 am Post subject: Faq

Thanks Midihead for answering our questions. I would like to see more clarifications on the rules. Especially the 120 BPM rule.

Q: Would they make exceptions for songs that would fall under 120 BPM for a short period of time. Some examples would be the song Ecstasy(DDR Extreme) where it is slow for two areas of the song yet the rest of the song is above 120 BPM.

Q: How are they determining BPM for a song? Would this require to submit the BPM for the song we are releasing for submission?
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Quijanoth · Basic Member Joined: 17 Jun 2005

Check it out:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060126/ap_on_hi_te/france_video_games_music

Hopefully this will silence the minds of the "250 is nothing" set.

DJ_Ax3l · Trick Member Joined: 12 Aug 2004

*Alleluia*
Oh my goodness O_o!
Now, I've a good reason to live ^^ I'll be on my computer, composing my song to get the finest sound possible for 2 months......don'T try to contact me.... I will be composing a pure trance track ^^

Thanks to Konami and Midihead to make my dream come true! I've a good reason now to compose ^^
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Odyssey · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 11:57 am Post subject:

DJ Particle?

Pardon my "n00benese", but... who's that?
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slym · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:54 pm Post subject:

Cool. I have made about 10 DDR-inspired songs already, complete with banners. I'll get to work on some more. Good luck everyone.

L. · Trick Member Joined: 24 Mar 2005 Location: Chicago

Would it be okay if I did a rock music remix of Kirby 64's Pop Star melody? Or no? Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand...

WHERE CAN I FIND A FREE MUSIC EDITING PROGRAM LIKE FL STUDIO!!! I AM BROKE!
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Plankton614 · Trick Member Joined: 20 Aug 2004 Location: Parma, Ohio

Me so excited.

I started "la noche estrellada" a while back, but never really did much with it. Trouble is, I started it in Finale PrintMusic, and it's all on a piano sound. It's nice, just not synth like it (probably) should be. Does anyone know if, since they're paying to use it, they might just reorchestrate your work if necessary?

Odyssey · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 11:16 pm Post subject:

Tyrgannus · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:43 am Post subject:

Well, I've finally zeroed-in on the piece I'm going to work on for this. I'll tell you right now in case you hate this style that it's going to be a fast song with distorted ribbon leads (Kind of like Maximizer). Don't worry, I have the catchiest themes in it and the second I put the tracks together, I'm posting it up for you guys. Then you can help me on where to go from there (add a aynth here, maybe a slowdown here, etc...)
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DahrkDaiz · Trick Member Joined: 07 Mar 2004

Odyssey · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:55 pm Post subject:

Tomorrow... is a dam of fanmusic waiting to burst.

Good luck to all of you!
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Auspher · Trick Member Joined: 08 Oct 2005 Location: Medina, Ohio

Yo Midihead, just wanted to say Congrats on "In My Eyes" making it to Super Nova. Great Song!
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Str0ngBad · Trick Member Joined: 15 Mar 2003 Location: Jacksonville

http://www.ddrfreak.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=8362680#8362680

Here's my entry...
Its called
MOVEOVAFORSUPERNOVA!
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Make a song about me. Send Trogdor over to my house. Put on a purple thing and dance around! Well I've had it! I will never ever ever ever ever make a song about the sibbie!

Odyssey · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:10 am Post subject:

F*** YEAH! I've got it downloaded already.

Yeah, for some reason I get errors when I try to upload mine, so I'll see to it I get some C&C on my work for the downtime.

"Attack"
Each and every note was clicked in by hand... and/or Cut 'n Pasted FROM that clicking in. It's a new take on my old version... adding some content as well as throwing in some good-natured Shamishen.

www.myspace.com/travisstebbins (It's the first song on the list)

Edit:SONUVA--!!!
IT COSTS ME $10 DOLLARS TO PUT UP THE SONG? WHAT THE F***!!!

*sigh* ah well. If I explain my plight to my parents, I can probably get off the hook... *shudders at the thought* (Note: Usually for this low of a sum of money I'd not worry, but due to certain situations I worry. No explanation at this time.)
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Jupichan · Trick Member Joined: 05 Apr 2005

Hmm...I'll have to give this a shot. I doubt I could come up with anything decent though. I can only make good rip-offs.

Tyrgannus · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:47 pm Post subject:

I'll be submitting mine end of this month. I've been working on it and I want it to be completely perfected before submitting it.

Props to Move Ove for Supernova, it's pretty damn funny...

If you want a basic analysis of mine, it's kind of a cross between Vanity Angel, Xenon, Maximizer, and Remember December. (Now I didn't actually splice them.) And it's also not as bad as you'd think by using elements of from very different dance genres. Some of my friends have already heard that super preliminary version and say its really energetic and catchy, so I think it's coming along fine. You guys will probably get a preview a week before I submit for feedback, aight?
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Str0ngBad · Trick Member Joined: 15 Mar 2003 Location: Jacksonville

I couldn't resist...

http://moveovaforsupernova.ytmnd.com/
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Make a song about me. Send Trogdor over to my house. Put on a purple thing and dance around! Well I've had it! I will never ever ever ever ever make a song about the sibbie!