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[Sam English]

Hello there and welcome to the TIGSource Musical Challenge: ROUND IV!!! I'm your host, Sam English, and I'll be providing you with this week's challenge which is...

THE ROLLER-COASTER!

One important writing technique I think many composers (myself definitely included) are a little lacking with these days is good use of dynamics! No, and I don't mean dynamics processing. With this challenge I want to see who can create a song that captures the feeling of being on a roller-coaster mainly via use of varying levels of loudness. Endeavor to include as many of the emotions that go along with this event as possible (eg., excitement, anxiety, fear...). Another rule is your song must not exceed 2:30 minutes! Roller-coaster rides usually are shorter than that, so there is no need to go any longer. Make it whatever style of music you want!

GUIDELINE BREAKDOWN

• Show an impressive use of dynamics.
• Evoke as many feelings associated with being on a roller-coaster as possible.
• Do not exceed 2:30.
• No sound restrictions. Use whatever you wish!

Go forth, my friends, and show me the greatest ride of my life!

[JudahRoydes]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! I think this one is really going to super fun. I am in.

[J. R. Hill]

I am present and may even do it!

[Calum Bowen]

Great challenge Sam! I'm crazy busy right now but if there's a little extension i'll be all over this!

[somnia]

Agreed! I already have one I'm working on, could be done any minute.

[PowerTrousers]

So its like dubstep?

[JudahRoydes]

So in a strange turn of events my workstation up and died on me. i have an ancient pentium 4 machine lying around that i might be able the piece together into something useful. fingers crossed.

[Sam English]

Should the deadline be extended? Maybe?

[Calum Bowen]

An extended deadline would be great for me (may not even be able to participate given that extension though)... way way too busy :{

[Sam English]

So if we extend the deadline to, let's say, Monday, the 26th, how many more people would be able get it in on this?

[JudahRoydes]

i could have something done by then.

[Aamp]

I might be able to get in on it.

[Sam English]

26th it is!

[medieval]

http://soundcloud.com/ronin-narasu/final-stages-of-decay

First submission, past first deadline.

 

Did I do it right?

[somnia]

Good one Yoshimitsu, I really like the acoustic metal sound and yours is spot on.

Here's mine: http://soundcloud.com/polimat/laudanum

[tipp]

forgive me darling

crank that VOLume up!!

lyrics:
it's been said
it's been said and done
no one compares, no one compares

[medieval]

Good one Yoshimitsu, I really like the acoustic metal sound and yours is spot on.

Here's mine: http://soundcloud.com/polimat/laudanum

Thanks a lot
Your song is awesome too, very symphonic

[Sam English]

Great work, guys! Keep 'em coming!

[Eigen]

Here's my entry. I think the piano is one of the most dynamic instruments there is (no, I don't play it). I tried to add dynamics to the whole piece but also L/R channel separately.

I haven't been on a proper roller-coaster, so I imagined a simpler up-and-down going joy ride. Sadly I discovered the competition just now and I didn't have much time but here it goes anyway.

Culmination Of The Beginning @ SoundCloud

[Aamp]

Mine is composed but it'll be ready sometime later today, maybe this evening or tonight!