Thanks for the reviews, Mo and Owl. I’m not sure what to do about my mixes on various listening devices but, for now, I’m opting not to let it drive me crazy (as it has in the past) and just mix in headphones, figuring that’s how most people are listening these days. Owl, thank you for always paying...

Haha. Yes, that is a good philosophy when maintaining one’s curmudgeon status. You do realize you don't have to be a curmudgeon, right? Hahaha Well, I never said I was a curmudgeon only that I had the status! Everyone knows I’m a softie on the inside. 🤪 And anyway, I’m supposed to be in Tuscany rig...

I think the challenges have mostly been fine. Oftentimes, it's the combo that creates the problem. But as I said to Mike at precisely 11:49am, "Problem is just another word for opportunity, Mike!"

Haha. Well, I hadn't listened to the examples yet. However, I do have proof that I said to Mike at 12:01pm that I expected most people would interpret this as polymeter rather than polyrhythm. And at 12:29pm, I said "I was considering asking them to clarify but I figured I'd listen to the examp...

Glennny, you beat me to it! Mike and I were just having this very discussion.

Haha. Yes, that is a good philosophy when maintaining one’s curmudgeon status.

Congrats to Frankie. I dig your more rockin stuff so I'm glad you did this. Unfortunate that there's no more immunity now you've finally won a round, eh? Thanks furrypedro. It dawned on me yesterday that I haven’t touched my acoustic guitar the entire competition! Feels good to win a round, but of ...

Frankie Big Face - Bold panning decisions! I like how the guitars sound in my headphones but might have been tempted to drop it when the vocals come in on the first verse as it maybe feels a little overdone. I really like how the doubled vocals drop out to the solo voice before the chorus and then ...

Seemanski, I think you met the challenge too. I never even listen to the examples (although I did have “Black Water” in the front of my mind as an example since I know it so well). But mostly, I was just razzing lunkhead. I mentioned it earlier because I noticed the discrepancy so I wasn’t too surpr...

“If only they had provided examples of what they meant!” Is something someone might say in response to Lunkhead.

Not me, but someone.

Listened to the songs once on my way to Costco to get my stupid tire replaced. These are the things I remember that are worth sharing: Cavedwellers - Probably the best vocal performance I've heard from you so far. Also, the tone of the guitar solo sounds really good. (Like really really) Maybe I wou...

Certainly no judgment for using it. I mean, I called the president a MFer a few songs ago. I don't like to swear in my lyrics often, but there are times when foul language fits. If I were an arbiter of such things, I'd say you used it appropriately, given the context and characters in your song. I ...

Frank, I don't think I've ever heard you swear in your lyrics. That F-Bomb really caught me off guard. I made a clean version for my kids. I’ll send it to you. 😂 Also, remember, it’s not me saying it. It’s entitled rich kids who are struggling to find a purpose in life. And finally, I think I have ...

I’m just going to do a prog rock cover of the Leroy Anderson orchestral pops masterpiece.

Also, is homestretch really one word? I did not know that. I’ve learned two things this Nur Ein! At my age, that’s pretty good! Old dogs, etc.

Owl, I appreciate the note about the lyric. I actually added the M/C/Q verse after the fact because I felt the song needed another verse to be balanced but some others thought the song was a bit too long so maybe I’ll try editing it out and seeing how it feels. Thanks again for the thoughtful remarks.

North Beach Vampires - Frankie Big Face Home field advantage At the homecoming game Get carried off a hero Or walk off in shame Get your shoulder pads on Get high behind the bleachers Visitor side Downwind from all the teachers Pep band pumping out The melody to Freebird But all I really want All I ...

My piece also ends on an F#! And you definitely nailed it. Good job!

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Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:43 am

Dumbfoundead is an American treasure btw

I did not know that! Mo, you bring people together. People who need people.

And how is being "dumbfounded" not an insult to the judges? Glenn, I think you're reading too much into this. The results are often surprising (as you and I have discussed) and sometimes disappointing. If someone thought Micah did a great job this week and he was eliminated, I think it's ...

Frankie, this is my second favourite song of yours from the competition so far. For a brief detour, my favourite of yours is a The Handbook, which I just absolutely adore. Everything about that song is perfect, including the high energy synth, the earnestness of the lyrics, the vocal delivery (it r...

Frankie Big Face - Speaking of buildups and climatic moments, holy crap! I spent a lot of time trying to think of which Broadway musical this most reminded of, but since I don’t really listen that much to Broadway musicals, that didn’t get very far. I also thought that the lyric was trying to get t...

Bridesmaid again...

Congrats to Moss Palace!