Nur Ein X Round Zero "Standing on the Edge"

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Manhattan Glutton wrote:
Lunkhead wrote:There isn't a rule against changing your band name during the contest, is there? I can't find one...
This is not supported in the database software. Please file an enhancement request and we'll get right on it... never.
Best answer.
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Lunkhead wrote:Best answer.
Is this your new band name?

Here are some rhymes for "best answer" to get you going: Prancer, exotic dancer, testicular cancer
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@Jon: Yeah, I imagine judging that many songs gets a bit tedious. It's weird, I almost always find when I write a song I have try and pad it out so it's at least a couple of minutes. For whatever reason this song just ballooned. I think it's a good sign, maybe I'm getting better at writing fuller ideas.
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Niveous wrote: Tydon Docks/Sid Denison and the Harpooners
Just for completeness, it is:

Tex Beaumont and the Dirty Hearts/Sid Denison and the Harpooners/Genevieve Johnson and the Chiefs/The Tydon Docks. (Caravan Ray has never entered Nur Ein).

And changing your name to fit the song seems like a perfectly valid strategy to me (though you would then have to stick with that name)

Must admit - it is a loophole that I did not foresee using that challenge for Round 0.
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In!!

Nur Ein!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm in, too!
Nur Ein!
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noma wrote:I'm in, too!
Nur Ein!
Excellent! I had your "The New Ugly" stuck in my head most of the day yesterday, and I was hoping you'd make a return appearance!
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Welcome back Nur Ein!

Let's do this.

And for those who end up wondering, my name is Joe, and this is in the song.
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I'm In.

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Just sent. Haven't gotten confirmation yet, but ... yeah. in.

My deep and abiding condolences to you all ...
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In! It's just me this time, no Erin/Merisan. I managed to make a song for Song Fight! AND another one for Nur Ein. This is the most productive I've been in years!

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In. Kimi's comment: "I like it when you don't do clown music."

Le sigh.

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I was actually tempted to join in this year but my wrists chose THIS month for the regularly-scheduled agonyfest. Thanks, wrists.
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Will the judges be reviewing and ranking round zero?
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We will be ranking the songs. The winner does not get immunity for Round One, but is still recorded for posterity. Reviews are encouraged, but not required. I can't speak for the other judges, but I plan on reviewing. Reviews from competitors are also encouraged.
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BYD did make it in last night. And a song did as well. Looking forward to round 1!
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Cool. Big field.

Look forward to ranking everybody furiously.
Brief reviews or feedback will no doubt emerge from time to time where appropriate.
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For the record my lyrics are about this guy and his Darwin award-winning antics.
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So...

I'm loath to single out individual bands before the results are in, but I have two questions, and I can't think of any way to address them short of bluntly asking.

Touched by "Touched by an Angel" - Sam, I don't begrudge you the ability to choose a new name for this competition, but can you offer me any kind of assurance that this band name predates the song lyrics somehow? I searched the archive to see if you've used that name before, and Googled the phrase to see if a band comes up, but didn't have much luck. You're advancing either way, I'd just like to hear your take on it.

And à tous les monsieurs - This is Frank again, right? Has anyone ever tried to enter twice before? I'm not sure how to handle that scenario. We only had 23 songs, so I guess just keep entering two songs a week until one of your identities is booted out? Unless this isn't Frank, in which case, Welcome, newcomer! Your voice sounds exactly like our former champion Frankie Big Face!

Finally, to Everyone else... All of the judges would be grateful if you made use of the Lyrics Thread. Many of you have already posted your lyrics, so thank you. We use this in instances where we can't quite make out the words from the recording, or need to tell whether something meets a lyrical challenge, or sometimes if we just need to see the words separated from the song to make judgment calls about them.
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It's at least FBF singing on both to my ears. BTW I love both songs.
In Nur Ein II it was established that there would be no cross song pollination of current competitors.
Check out page 18 of the very long Nur Ein II thread. I ask Niveous that specific question.
Rules can change, there seems no harm in it. He is the double- champ after all.
I also suspect Mr Meow.....
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TBTBAA seems to be in the spirit of the multiple personality disorders of Caravan Ray and Ben. I don't think their alters had previous submissions before their particular Nur Ein manifestations.
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glennny wrote: I also suspect Mr Meow.....
I have my suspicions that Mr. Meow might be the same person as Goatfucker. I suppose we'll find out if he comes back next week.
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