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T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Lying Pink » 17 Aug 2014 08:45

Let's try this again, in the correct subforum this time

Submissions no longer almost due; deadline extension because Lying underestimated the importance of time!

Send me a private message on MLR or drop me an email with a link to a lossless audio file of your submission, along with the artist name you want to be credited as, and the track title! If you're not going to have a track ready by the deadline but still want to submit, please get in touch!

So I'm guessing most of you have heard of what's been going on in Ferguson. If not, feel free to look it up. Dunno about anyone else but I wanted to do something to help, and thought it might be interesting to try making a benefit album to go to one of the fundraising efforts that's trying to help people out there. My thinking is that it might motivate some people to donate who otherwise wouldn't. I've messaged a few people and had some positive responses, so hopefully there'll be at least a handful of submissions. But we need you! So, to answer some questions:

Where are the donations gonna go?

There's a couple of options, but most likely the Michael Brown Memorial Fund.

When are submissions due?

1st January, so in a couple of months! If you're not going to have a track ready by then but still want to submit, please get in touch!

How do I submit?

Send me an email or a private message on here with a link to your audio file -- lossless formats, please. If you could also provide track information (artist name you want to be credited as, plus track title) that would be ace.

But Lying! That's a... wait what happened to the deadline?

The 1st October deadline would've been great, but considering only one person managed to get a track done in time (massive props to Technickel Pony) it would've been less of a benefit album and more of a benefit single. Which only really raises money if you're Live Aid.

Will my track definitely get in?

It's not guaranteed - there'll definitely be a judging process. But it's not going to be a stringent super-high-standard deal either.

What style and tone of music can I submit?

Submissions will be judged mostly on musicianship/mixing/overall how good they are, rather than specific genres. That said, the overall tone of the album is hopefully going to be uplifting and positive, so I'd advise against anything too angry or depressing. Sad and melancholy, defiant but upbeat, anything like that is fine (as are generally positive/uplifting tracks), but like... don't submit something that sounds like Clipping or Napalm Death or whatever. If you're not sure whether your song is gonna work, feel free to send me a WIP and I'll let you know.

How about track length?

I'd advise keeping your track between 1:30 and 7:00 in length but that isn't a hard and fast rule. Tracks longer than 12 minutes won't be accepted.

How many tracks can I submit?

No hard limit but I'd recommend no more than 2 or 3.

Horse?

Not compulsory, but if you feel like writing a horse song go ahead!

Are remixes, covers or sampled content allowed?

Covers and remixes of fandom songs should be fine. Covers or remixes of non-fandom songs won't be accepted, just as a precautionary measure (it'd absolutely suck to raise money for such a good cause and then not be able to donate it because of lawyers or somesuch).

Samples should be okay, but don't go overboard using stuff you know has a good chance of getting the album in trouble (so, like, no Prince/Metallica mashups). Use your own discretion on this one.

Collabs? Vocals?

Collabs are totally fine! Vocals are fine too. I don't think this album is the place to be soapboxing though, so I'd ask that any lyrics you write are kept abstract rather than dealing directly with the events in Ferguson.

What's the album going to be called?

...haven't decided this yet, so still open to suggestions!

I disagree with this album!

Ok. You can message me about it if you want to, but I doubt I'll respond because I'm lazy. I'd rather you didn't start a huge debate about it on the thread itself though.

Anything else I can do to help besides submitting a track?

Here's a Buzzfeed list of things to do to help people in Ferguson. Also, spreading the word and talking to people about what's happening is probably a cool thing to do.

As for helping with the album:
  • Album title suggestions would be appreciated!
  • Anyone who knows anyone who'd be up for making some SWEET ALBUM ART, get pressganging!
  • Anyone who knows any musicians who might be willing to participate (non-fandom musicians included!), let them know!
  • Let me know if you want to help with judging!
  • Spread the word however you can once the album drops!

Is there a Skype group?

Add me on Skype (lyingpink) and there can be!

This sounds like a large-scale project. Don't you think you lack the skills and experience necessary to deliver on this?

The past two months would suggest that I probably do lack some of those skills and experience, yes. But hey - we'll put it down to teething problems and hope for the best.

You used too many exclamation marks in this post and now you remind me of my aunt on Facebook.

That's not a question.

I have another question!

Go ahead and ask :smile:
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Re: Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Ricky Denzel » 17 Aug 2014 09:21

I'll be glad to participate in this album.
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Re: Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby MYCUTIEMARKISAGUN » 19 Aug 2014 01:30

i'm down.....

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Re: Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Lying Pink » 19 Aug 2014 11:52

Ricky Denzel wrote:I'll be glad to participate in this album.

MYCUTIEMARKISAGUN wrote:i'm down.....

w00t black power

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Re: Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Technickel Pony » 26 Aug 2014 00:42

This looks good. I'm interested. count me in.
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Re: Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Technickel Pony » 12 Sep 2014 01:29

What format should we submit the tracks? wav or mp3?
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Re: Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Lying Pink » 18 Sep 2014 15:26

Sorry! I forgot to reply to this right away. Submissions should be lossless (so wav, flac, aiff...) but providing a link to an mp3 file as well will make judging/pre-listening a lot easier. When you're ready to submit just send me an email with links to your track(s), track/artist titles etc.
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Re: Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Lying Pink » 22 Sep 2014 13:02

So it's a week and a bit 'til the deadline. How's it coming along, everyone?
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Re: Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Technickel Pony » 26 Sep 2014 20:43

sending you a demo link as soon as possible
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Re: Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Lying Pink » 30 Sep 2014 12:05

Good news and bad news, friends! The bad news is, the deadline has had to be postponed, as a lot of people are still working on their tracks. The good news is, the deadline has had to be postponed, so you've got a bit more time to work on your tracks. Once I've heard back from people with how long they'll need to submit something, I'll post a new deadline. Sorry for the inconvenience :// but unless everyone suddenly wants out, this is still very much happening.
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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Lying Pink » 26 Oct 2014 14:21

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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Technickel Pony » 27 Oct 2014 02:18

Yay. Thanks for the props.
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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby OuTbREaK » 04 Nov 2014 14:18

Count me in! I mean, it's not like also working on Balloon Party and Seeds of Kindness is a lot of work or anything...
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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby OuTbREaK » 19 Nov 2014 19:17

I wasn't sure if if you wanted us to hold on to our songs before we release them, so I went ahead and did so, but if you want me to take it down until the album release then just give me the word.
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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby OuTbREaK » 26 Nov 2014 19:32

In light of the new evidence that shows that the police officer is, in fact, innocent, and that Brown started the incident, I can no longer support this album. I'm sorry, but I'm pulling out. Please do not release my track. Good luck to all of you who still wish to contribute tracks to this album.
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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Stuntddude » 27 Nov 2014 00:44

OuTbREaK wrote:new evidence that shows that the police officer is, in fact, innocent, and that Brown started the incident

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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Mr. Bigglesworth » 27 Nov 2014 05:56

OuTbREaK wrote:In light of the new evidence that shows that the police officer is, in fact, innocent, and that Brown started the incident, I can no longer support this album. I'm sorry, but I'm pulling out. Please do not release my track. Good luck to all of you who still wish to contribute tracks to this album.
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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby eery » 27 Nov 2014 07:32

Please people. While I agree the comment could have been kept in PM, I dont think this is the right place to start an argument about this.

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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby OuTbREaK » 27 Nov 2014 11:44

Sorry 'bout that. I just know that some people don't tend to check their messages or log on unless they see a reply in their email. I wanted to make sure that I got out in time. Didn't mean to start an argument here.
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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Lying Pink » 29 Nov 2014 14:43

Yeah I noticed the PM just now.

Really not sure what evidence you're referring to, but yeah, I agree with Eery and... um... past me. We can always take this to the general discussion thread if people wanna talk about it. Needless to say I still stand firmly behind the purpose of the album and I still intend to carry it through, if enough people submit tracks.

I won't include your track if you'd rather we leave it out.
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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby JSynth » 01 Dec 2014 19:02

I might make a thing for this. With the Jan 1st deadline it may be possible. Although, I also plan on releasing my EP around Christmas, so we will see.
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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Lying Pink » 25 Dec 2014 10:56

It's the 25th December! And we all know what that means -- one week 'til the deadline! And also some kind of religious festival I think idk
There have been a couple of entries so far but it'd be great to have some more -- hope your entries (and your Christmasses) are coming along well :grin:
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Re: T-T-T-TIME BONUS — Benefit album for Ferguson

Postby Technickel Pony » 12 Feb 2015 06:44

is this still happening??
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