And as I write this the thread below is "weekly treats."
737 Dec 28, 2012 5:14 pm
Re: 2013 - Dare To Not Release Music Year (103 replies, posted in General Discussion)
738 Dec 25, 2012 3:19 am
Re: New Marketing Slogan for Your Local Chipscene (60 replies, posted in Graphics, Artwork & Design)
I necro threads and bump without content. 
739 Dec 25, 2012 3:16 am
Re: How do you remove stripped screws (8 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
In the worst of cases you can VERY CAREFULLY cut a slot on the head with a dremel disc or similar, but you must be cautious, and once you get it out, throw the screw out and replace it or just leave the hole...
I'd rather try the hot glue or some loctite on an old screwdriver.
740 Dec 24, 2012 4:11 am
Re: Kartmaze - Agravaine's Legacy (another progressive chiptune by me) (6 replies, posted in Constructive Criticism)
I prefer slightly stronger melodies but this is still better than a lot of stuff I hear that attempts the genre. If you're asking for something to work on, experiment with getting your drums snappier. *shrug*
I like it as it is.
You can use Releases to announce single songs if you want.
741 Dec 24, 2012 3:49 am
Re: Ok which CM.o mod is having seasonal depression? (26 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Auxcide wrote:
C is for Cookie
742 Dec 23, 2012 6:49 pm
Re: 2013 - Dare To Not Release Music Year (103 replies, posted in General Discussion)
calmdownkidder wrote:
ITT - people being incredibly butthurt by a post zan-zan has made.
743 Dec 23, 2012 12:19 am
Re: 2013 - Dare To Not Release Music Year (103 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Why is ant1 in the middle?
744 Dec 22, 2012 7:15 pm
Re: 2013 - Dare To Not Release Music Year (103 replies, posted in General Discussion)
SketchMan3 wrote:
He actually said "Release", though. Which is actually a rather intriguing idea now that I think about it. I wonder if composing and releasing music has a different effect on one's musicality than merely composing and keeping it to yourself. If you're one who likes to mix and master and do your own artwork, etc, that can take away a lot from composing time.
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"The Year the Chiptune Well Ran Dry" would be a pretty dramatic turn of events.
This.
A few personal observations:
1) When music stopped being fun for me, it took a big introspection to remember why I found making music fun enough to do in the first place. I repeat this process constantly, and my "listening audience" has changed accordingly.
2) It's okay to stop sharing your work for a while but the caveat is an even more "in-bred" result because you did not allow outside influence out criticism into your work. In this regard, not releasing can be more of the problem than the solution.
3) I personally must release something with regularity or that aforementioned listening audience will have so much attrition that I can't keep track... In fact, I think it's already too late.
4) You can make music without making chipmusic for a while if you wish, this stuff will all still be here.
The "you" pronoun is hypothetical, not aimed at the op or anyone, because I think the OP's intention is to make us think.
745 Dec 22, 2012 4:03 am
Re: A progressive take on chipmusic, first attempt. (12 replies, posted in Constructive Criticism)
Unicron eating a planet ftw.
Make 9 more and release on Ubiktune please. Or start a rival label.
746 Dec 22, 2012 4:00 am
Re: Ok which CM.o mod is having seasonal depression? (26 replies, posted in General Discussion)
"news at a rave"
747 Dec 21, 2012 2:36 am
Re: SID-Chip based synth -- Has it been done? (13 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
748 Dec 19, 2012 3:49 pm
Re: Thoughts on Streaming (114 replies, posted in General Discussion)
boaconstructor wrote:
I said performers, not artists. While I know they're different, streaming kinda makes it so there is no need for fans of chip to go out and pay to see some artists who they normally would.
That and it just comes off as unprofessional.. sitting at your desk by yourself playing jams that should be making bitches get dirty and shit
I disagree with this- watching concerts on DVD or television or YouTube should make the viewer want to attend, because of that missing social connection. Having said, there isn't much difference between watching something that's been post-edited and something that is literally broadcast live, besides level of quality vs. the potential for a tiny bit of interaction.
749 Dec 18, 2012 8:52 pm
Re: Published books on the subject of Chipmusic/tune (33 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Aren't Alphascript those people who print wiki articles and sell them for $50?
750 Dec 18, 2012 8:10 pm
Re: Thoughts on Streaming (114 replies, posted in General Discussion)
May be relevant http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2012/12/house-concerts/
NicoNicoDouga lends itself well to viewer as audience and has emojis for applause (8) and laughter (w)
Most comments received there are more audience applause than criticism.
751 Dec 18, 2012 8:01 pm
Re: Thoughts on Streaming (114 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Skype and G hangout chats are buffered, so participants can't jam out in a coherent way. NicoNicoDouga if really good for that style of comment interaction, though I first had the impression that out it was meant for timestamped critique as on SoundCloud it usually is used to stimulate applause.
752 Dec 18, 2012 4:32 pm
Re: Thoughts on Streaming (114 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Glenntai wrote:
Is there any other way you could further explain how there isn't any room for people to just be fans of the music? I'm not expecting perfect solutions, but perhaps if you could mention other things that also have irked you or your girlfriend or friends, we could figure out what would work better.
I wasn't asked, but I think this is worthy of its own topic if enough people have something useful to say. I also believe that there are too many musicians and not enough spectators in chipmusic, because with some of my other stuff (Vocaloid fanhood) I experience the opposite, where everyone buys figurines and CDs but few have worked with the software. (I understand that this impression may change if I learn more 日本語.) I don't have any solutions or corrections to suggest, though, I think it is just what happens when you have low barriers to entry.
As for my wife, I'm pretty sure she thinks it's all weird.