Nur Ein VII Round Four "Elizabeth the Great"

chocolatechips · Post by **chocolatechips** » Sun May 20, 2012 9:45 pm

I sent my bit of madness in

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Sun May 20, 2012 9:46 pm

Ross wrote:Whaaa?????

Just as I was thinking this has been the best Nur Ein ever as far as drop out rate goes. Round 4 turns out to be the killer.

RangerDenni · Post by **RangerDenni** » Sun May 20, 2012 9:52 pm

that is just too bad. I have been enjoying the hell out of all you guys who are going.

I was going to use my immunity because of Family related stuff but I felt really bad doing it because I felt if I possibly could write at all then I definitely should.

It's not a Normal song though. I thought I'd get any woosh-woosh out of my system. Here's hoping.

Manhattan Glutton · Post by **Manhattan Glutton** » Sun May 20, 2012 10:43 pm

... this has to be a first in Nur Ein history. We have 3 drop-outs so far?

Next time tell me sooner so I don't work so hard.

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Mon May 21, 2012 5:05 am

~~WSA file is not working.~~

Jefff · Post by **Jefff** » Mon May 21, 2012 5:55 am

At least whoever is eliminated will get to suffer the humiliation alone.

frankie big face · Post by **frankie big face** » Mon May 21, 2012 5:55 am

I've been meaning to say that I'm enjoying the artwork this year. Not sure who's making it but it's good.

Alvis · Post by **Alvis** » Mon May 21, 2012 6:16 am

Manhattan Glutton wrote:My song would kick ass... if i could get these lyrics down.
Boffo Yux Dudes have been kicking around ideas with me, trying to spawn inspiration. Getting a clear idea down has certainly helped.

Thanks for letting us help you spawn, MG. (Yeah, I know we got kicked to the curb in round two, but we don't go away, do we?) The lyrics and music you put together sound great to me; ALL the entries I skimmed are very cool so far. I guess that's why y'all have made it so far, eh? Good luck, folks...

Niveous · Post by **Niveous** » Mon May 21, 2012 6:28 am

frankie big face wrote:I've been meaning to say that I'm enjoying the artwork this year. Not sure who's making it but it's good.

Glad you are enjoying it. J$ did all the art except this round, which I did.

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Mon May 21, 2012 6:32 am

1. WSA: About time you blokes delivered.

2. BMG: The guitar groove and vox are so cool. And then a huge hook. You are so good at this.

3. FBF: Disclaimer - I hate Randy Newman with a passion. This is a beautifully written song - but not my thing.

4. ROSS: Looking for the cute sprog vote. Pathetic. Especially since Sierra sounds like she can follow instructions. Harriet goes too free-form jazz when I ask her to sing.

5. CHOCOLATE CHIPS: As soon as the Wikipedia generated lyrics started I though - Sweet! - I'll beat this dude! But then the "time machine" stuff started - and that was pretty cool. This is dumb but very clever. I like it

6. MG: Like with Frankie - this is quality product, but just not my thing. I like the "aahhhs" - the are nice.

7. ADD: You took the "tell the Armarda story from a non-English PoV" approach I did! I approve. I like the "Fire over England" line for the eager Spanish sailors. Points for historical accuracy. The tempo change gets a bit noodley. But why did it conclude that Elizabeth would be "the Great" by the people about to whoop her arse? Was that a time shift and the jazzy bit was the Battle of Gravelines? It mentioned the storm and fireships so I suppose so. - but no, you are still setting sail tomorrow - I am confused.

and

Genevieve Johnson and The Chiefs:
Yes, I am a history nerd, and I loved the fact I could link this to the family history I have been researching and to a place I visited last year. Time contraints left this way underdone, I wanted a Pixies meets Sonic Youth guitar thing happening - rather than the more obvious Pogues style treatment for such a song. My lead guitar is wimpy sounding and I wanted a big "childrens choir" for the "Regina Gloriana" bits - but at 2am - decisions had to be made. Oh well...

frankie big face · Post by **frankie big face** » Mon May 21, 2012 6:35 am

@Caravan Ray - I hate Randy Newman too.

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Mon May 21, 2012 6:46 am

frankie big face wrote:@Caravan Ray - I hate Randy Newman too.

Sorry - but we have had all 3 Toy Story movies playing here over the last few days and that is just what it reminded me of. The jaunty piano did it.

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Mon May 21, 2012 6:49 am

And apologies to DJRD: (I was concentrating on the main game):

Piano is slightly off time but your vox are just so great. And this is a pretty good stupid song. You don't need immunity.

frankie big face · Post by **frankie big face** » Mon May 21, 2012 6:57 am

Caravan Ray wrote:
frankie big face wrote:@Caravan Ray - I hate Randy Newman too.
Sorry - but we have had all 3 Toy Story movies playing here over the last few days and that is just what it reminded me of. The jaunty piano did it.

Haha. Yeah, it's fine. I understand. If I was going to compare my song to something, I'd probably think of the jauntier Beatles stuff like "When I'm Sixty-Four" or "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" (which I also don't like), but I understand the comparison. I was going for cute--tugging at the heartstrings of all those judges with children.

Caravan Ray · Post by **Caravan Ray** » Mon May 21, 2012 7:00 am

frankie big face wrote:
Caravan Ray wrote:
frankie big face wrote:@Caravan Ray - I hate Randy Newman too.
Sorry - but we have had all 3 Toy Story movies playing here over the last few days and that is just what it reminded me of. The jaunty piano did it.
Haha. Yeah, it's fine. I understand. If I was going to compare my song to something, I'd probably think of the jauntier Beatles stuff like "When I'm Sixty-Four" or "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" (which I also don't like), but I understand the comparison. I was going for cute--tugging at the heartstrings of all those judges with children.

Did you get that J$, Noah and Paco?

frankie big face · Post by **frankie big face** » Mon May 21, 2012 7:11 am

Caravan Ray wrote: Did you get that J$, Noah and Paco?

Haha. I don't think those are the judges I have to convince because they still are children.

Jefff · Post by **Jefff** » Mon May 21, 2012 7:17 am

@CR It's gratifying to know my attempts to hit the historical notes more or less worked. I think you are being overly literal about the end, but perhaps you'd be more forgiving if you enjoyed the music more. I can accept that. Thanks for the review.

Jefff · Post by **Jefff** » Mon May 21, 2012 8:45 am

Also @CR: I hope the elimination decision doesn't come down to who has the more sweeping Spanish Armada song. Good work, dude.

chocolatechips · Post by **chocolatechips** » Mon May 21, 2012 9:39 am

Just listened through to the rest of the songs - I liked most of them and they are all good. A couple of them reminded me a lot of the Decemberists. Mine was a bit of a rush job (done in one day), I'm going to remix it and probably re-record some parts of it for my Infotainment! Educational Songs by The Chocolate Chips album

I am pleased that I was able to earworm myself a bit with the "soon you'll say, you've seen the queen, i'm coming now in a time machine" line. Hopefully it's able to eat into some judge's brains as well, otherwise ... see ya next year!

Niveous · Post by **Niveous** » Mon May 21, 2012 9:50 am

chocolatechips wrote:otherwise ... see ya next year!

LOSER TALK!

j$ · Post by j$ » Mon May 21, 2012 10:34 am

chocolatechips wrote:soon you'll say, you've seen the queen, i'm coming now in a time machine"

If you came in *my* time machine, I probably wouldn't offer you a return trip.

j$ · Post by j$ » Mon May 21, 2012 10:36 am

chocolatechips wrote:soon you'll say, you've seen the queen, i'm coming now in a time machine"

If you came in *my* time machine, I probably wouldn't offer you a return trip.

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