Aurora Posted February 26, 2023 Posted February 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, fountain said: This means out top three each earning a Golden Hit Token this round are @Invisibility, @Prisoner and @TruGemini!!  You also all chose the Demonic Compendium challenge… @Hug his power having all the top 3 choose his challenge!  Congrats to you each Congrats to Hug for winning the slay challenge award. (Note to advertisers: this is not a real award.)
Aurora Posted February 26, 2023 Posted February 26, 2023 1 minute ago, fountain said: At #3 with a song of folktales and fires… @Prisoner with “These Walls”! Congrats on your second top 3 position in Golden Hit! It’s been a really nice surprised to see you back again and you definitely impressed with this extremely well written song this round. Though you missed the first few challenges I hope you still submit for the final and that we get to see more of this great writing in the future! Quote to bump and praise! You've come back into this tournament like a hurricane on fire (is that even a thing?), this song was really just good in an understated way that was honestly kind of hard to describe. In a sea of entries that we had a lot to say about, this stood out! Congrats and looking forward to your finale slay.
fountain Posted February 26, 2023 Author Posted February 26, 2023 At #2, a song with an astronomical hunger… @Invisibility with “Feasting on Dead Stars”! Another absolutely deserved smash! The concept behind this was just so advanced, like honestly kinda mind blowing. There is so much going on, like the literal voice of the universe, of a god, of humanity… yet it worked so well. You’ve definitely proven yourself one of those writers who just always impresses with their absolute creativity, and I’m sure you’re going to continue leaving us guessing as to what to expect for the final! Your addition this season has truly been so wonderful. Great job.Â
fountain Posted February 26, 2023 Author Posted February 26, 2023 Which means at #1 with a song that tackled all three of our challenges with ease, as if by fate… @TruGemini with “The Calling”! Well, I would say I am surprised, but I’m not. Like I said in my review, I think you’ve proven now that you own these kind of challenges. The ambition to take on all the choices combined is just wild, and that fact that you have made it work so well, not just once but multiple times, is amazing. You also really stepped it up and took on your feedback from last round and this was definitely personally noticed. This is another truly well deserved #1, you beyond impressed each of us with this entry, congrats!Â
Invisibility Posted February 26, 2023 Posted February 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, Aurora said: Yeah, in the old tournaments (Platinum Hit) the standard was like 12 rounds I think, but in some seasons with more players they even had 13 or 14 round seasons and post-show GRAMMYs and such, so all up an entire season could take up to half a year.  It really was a time to be alive and quite fun in the moment, but I don't think something like that would really work these days. Maybe I'm wrong though!  9 minutes ago, fountain said: Yeah back in the days of Platinum Hit it was normal for a season to last like 12 rounds, so they went on for usually 3 months+ at a time  but this was also back when the game featured eliminations as opposed to the averages format we adopted for Golden Hit, so it only really lasted that long for players who made it all the way to the final Ohh well, Games section has had its eras of hyper involved tournaments, then going into more quiet months, and so forth; but it makes sense the culture was different back then.
Aurora Posted February 26, 2023 Posted February 26, 2023 1 minute ago, fountain said: At #2, a song with an astronomical hunger… @Invisibility with “Feasting on Dead Stars”! Another absolutely deserved smash! The concept behind this was just so advanced, like honestly kinda mind blowing. There is so much going on, like the literal voice of the universe, of a god, of humanity… yet it worked so well. You’ve definitely proven yourself one of those writers who just always impresses with their absolute creativity, and I’m sure you’re going to continue leaving us guessing as to what to expect for the final! Your addition this season has truly been so wonderful. Great job. Congratulations on your return to the top three slayage! This was such a gem, the care and thought and detail that obviously went into it was noticed and certainly appreciated. Plus it was just a really great song too! Definitely another gem in your catalogue and something you should be SO proud of.  Just now, fountain said: Which means at #1 with a song that tackled all three of our challenges with ease, as if by fate… @TruGemini with “The Calling”! Well, I would say I am surprised, but I’m not. Like I said in my review, I think you’ve proven now that you own these kind of challenges. The ambition to take on all the choices combined is just wild, and that fact that you have made it work so well, not just once but multiple times, is amazing. You also really stepped it up and took on your feedback from last round and this was definitely personally noticed. This is another truly well deserved #1, you beyond impressed each of us with this entry, congrats! What can I say, this was honestly just the perfect submission for this round, and from you at this point in time. All of the stars aligned for this one imo, so glad to see you return to the top and claim your first Golden Hit Token since this exact challenge two seasons ago! A full circle moment. This just feels right.
Invisibility Posted February 26, 2023 Posted February 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Aurora said: Congratulations on your return to the top three slayage! This was such a gem, the care and thought and detail that obviously went into it was noticed and certainly appreciated. Plus it was just a really great song too! Definitely another gem in your catalogue and something you should be SO proud of.  4 minutes ago, fountain said: At #2, a song with an astronomical hunger… @Invisibility with “Feasting on Dead Stars”! Another absolutely deserved smash! The concept behind this was just so advanced, like honestly kinda mind blowing. There is so much going on, like the literal voice of the universe, of a god, of humanity… yet it worked so well. You’ve definitely proven yourself one of those writers who just always impresses with their absolute creativity, and I’m sure you’re going to continue leaving us guessing as to what to expect for the final! Your addition this season has truly been so wonderful. Great job. Euax wow  ty judges! My cultural era. I'm proud of this one because I managed to turn a concept that I no longer thought I could do justice for, into something I really liked. Can't wait for the final challenge! And congrats to WINNER @TruGemini I really feared you weren't submitting this roundÂ
fountain Posted February 26, 2023 Author Posted February 26, 2023 Round 5: Judge’s Choice Challenge Rankings  #1 @TruGemini - The Calling - (Sequel/Demonic Compendium/Poptimism) #2 @Invisibility - Feasting on Dead Stars - (Demonic Compendium) #3 @Prisoner - These Walls - (Demonic Compendium) #4 @JoeAg - Relish the Thought - (Sequel) #5 @Julia Fox - Distracted - (Poptimism) #6 @Euterpe - Worthless - (Sequel/Poptimism) #7 @Legend E - See You Again on Tinder - (Poptimism) Â
Aurora Posted February 26, 2023 Posted February 26, 2023 2 minutes ago, fountain said: Round 5: Judge’s Choice Challenge Rankings  #1 @TruGemini - The Calling - (Sequel/Demonic Compendium/Poptimism) #2 @Invisibility - Feasting on Dead Stars - (Demonic Compendium) #3 @Prisoner - These Walls - (Demonic Compendium) #4 @JoeAg - Relish the Thought - (Sequel) #5 @Julia Fox - Distracted - (Poptimism) #6 @Euterpe - Worthless - (Sequel/Poptimism) #7 @Legend E - See You Again on Tinder - (Poptimism)  Top 8 and I ain't #8.
fountain Posted February 26, 2023 Author Posted February 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Aurora said: Round 6 will be coming shortly...
fountain Posted February 26, 2023 Author Posted February 26, 2023 (edited)  Well, 5 weeks of writing later, it’s all come down to this! So far we’ve read 55 submissions this season, that’s 55 songs that each of you have sat down, thought about, and created out of your own imagination, a piece of art that didn’t exist previously. I hope you’re all proud of this creativity, even when the outcome isn’t something that is our favourite or our best, it’s the actual act of creating itself that is important and a marvel. Now, for the final, we’ll be asking you to do it one last time. With extra time available, we hope you can all make something that you are incredibly proud of to end this season and have one last shot at showcasing your writing talent with your final song. But, more than anything, we hope you can have fun with it. Even if you have missed rounds this season or haven’t felt you’ve done your best so far, why not take this chance to show off with one last song! Our final challenge is…   The All or Nothing challenge! Returning from the final of Golden Hit’s debut season, with this challenge we’ll be presenting you with one last choice this season. Will you pick the All option, or will you go for Nothing?  All For those who opt for our All prompt, we would like for you to end the season by writing a song that connects with all of your previous entries. With the use of self references, direct call backs, or shared inspiration, we are asking to see songs that share a cohesion with each of your previous songs from this season. You may write about any topic or inspiration that you desire, but the song must specifically link with the body of work you have submitted this season. When picking this option, please in your submission include an outline of the connections in this song to each of your previous songs.  Nothing For those who opt for our Nothing prompt, we would like for you to end the season by writing a song that has nothing in common with any of your previous entries. For this challenge, we would like to see something totally brand new from you, and something that can introduce us to a new or unexpected side of your writing. When choosing this prompt your song should not share any common themes or concepts with any of your previous entries and instead should be something that entirely stands on its own as a unique part of the collection of songs you have submitted this season. You still may write in any style or about any topic that you desire, so long as it does not share commonality with your previous entries. When picking this option, please in your submission describe how you believe the song stands out from the pack of your previous entries.  The choice is entirely yours to make! Get creative, have fun with it and see what you can create for your final song of the season.  If you have any questions please feel free to ask!  Entries are due via Google Form submission by March 6th, 11:59PM eastern  Good luck, have fun, and thanks for being a part of the season!  @mxtthewdelrey @Remmy @Augmented @Kylie Jenner @8thPrince @TruGemini @XO_Life @Invisibility @JoeAg @Prisoner @sugarshine @Euterpe @Julia Fox @Element @DatChickDoe @beatinglikeadrum @Legend E @worldwide angel   Edited February 26, 2023 by fountain
Aurora Posted February 26, 2023 Posted February 26, 2023 We decided to bring back this finale challenge because we've seen some very diverse entries from y'all this season, and thought it would be a great challenge either way: with great diversity, how do you find a common link? Yet, with great diversity, how do you write something that's completely unique to your other entries? Either choice is sure to carry its own trials and tribulations. Just make sure you come out on top!  One last tidbit some of you may find interesting: going into this finale, this season is actually our most competitive yet. What I mean by this is that in other seasons where there might have been a clear top 2 in contention for the title of Winner of Golden Hit, this season the averages are a lot closer and there are multiple of you who might just be one fantastic entry away from winning this tournament. If you think you are one of these people, and seriously do wish to shoot your shot for the winner's title, now is the time to BRING. YOUR. ALL. (or Nothing). I mean it when I say that things are really that close, in fact there were some... interesting happenings to the season averages just after this past round. Without your scores from R4 and R5, you don't truly know where you stand. So just do your absolute best!  Even if you don't think you have a shot at winning this season, we hope to see you submit and do your best regardless. Perhaps you will hit a new PB in terms of overall season rank/average, or earn a coveted perfect 10 scoring song like @8thPrince did in Season 1's finale to secure his joint victory with @Jackson!  No matter what, I wish each and every one of you the best of luck, and sincerely thank you for participating in this third season of Golden Hit.
Euterpe Posted February 26, 2023 Posted February 26, 2023 Sorry I haven’t been responding as much in the thread this season. Aurora got me right. I am very fatigued, but I’m determined to finish the season out without missing a round. I’ll probably skip next season though, because I feel I need a long break.
fountain Posted February 27, 2023 Author Posted February 27, 2023 34 minutes ago, Euterpe said: Sorry I haven’t been responding as much in the thread this season. Aurora got me right. I am very fatigued, but I’m determined to finish the season out without missing a round. I’ll probably skip next season though, because I feel I need a long break. Understandable honestly, after being part of three seasons back to back the well can run dry eventually! You’ve delivered so many brilliant and creative songs though, don’t forget that. Think of how many times we’ve had to make you exclaim “idk how this happened” when your songs receive acclaim . This game is honestly quite different in nature to most on here since we actively task you to create something entirely yourself, so it can take quite some effort, but also be extremely rewarding  ultimately in its own special way. It does sound like a break might be beneficial for you (although who knows how one might feel in the future), but I hope you know you are a part of this game regardless now.  Here’s to a great final showing!
sugarshine Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) *walks in with some shades, a martini and a large fan*  WHEW. I'm back y'all. That 1-2 punch of DD and LATU took me OUT. I really pour my all into creative projects like this so I had to press the snooze button for at least a week. I was really burnt out (due to other things as well, not just GH). I literally logged out and everythang so I missed everythang.  When I saw that we didn't need to participate in every round, I was like BET imma book my vacation riiiiiite nawww. I gotta conserve my energy for possibly a FULL season in the future too!  I literally hadn't songwritten in a WHILE and then the back-to-back fortnite of songwriting bounced my brain and being like a bunk bed. I was like nope we're not doing it like this I am feeling nauSeOuS - I gotta be gone with the wind for a while and pop back up like a boomerang.  But yah, I'm BACK in ACTION baby!!!!! You know a ***** gotta show up for the finale and reunion. We're gonna finish this conTracT okaYYY LOL  I might reply to some posts I missed later. I wanna ease myself back into this because I have a tendency to go full throttle 100% and it ends up making me tired, like I'm a phone that is charged at 100% but then when you turn it back on my battery gets drained to like 5%  Also, interesting observation: There might have been something in the atmosphere this past week because it seems like a lot of us were dealing with things at the same time  ok now lemme go check out this FINAL ROUND I've missed songwriting!  My intuition was literally PINGING, I felt in my spirit that the final round was posted a few hours ago. I literally didn't check the forum the whole week after I logged out, until N O W. the evolution of human consciousness is happening I'm turning psychic y'all lmaooo come on X-Men TEAS Edited February 27, 2023 by sugarshine
Aurora Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 10 hours ago, Euterpe said: Sorry I haven’t been responding as much in the thread this season. Aurora got me right. I am very fatigued, but I’m determined to finish the season out without missing a round. I’ll probably skip next season though, because I feel I need a long break. It's completely understandable. Writer's block/fatigue is definitely a real concern and in my personal experience the best thing rather than pushing through it is to take some time away to live, learn, have new life experiences, and become re-inspired. Self-inserting again (sorry!), but back in 2014-2015 after my back to back performances in PH6/7, I had written almost 30 songs in the span of 8 months.  Needless to say, I was experiencing writer's fatigue hard. I hosted PH8 then took the following season off. I came back almost a year and a half later for Diamond Hit, and the subsequent material I wrote for that tournament and PH11 was so much stronger as a result. Similarly, I had a rough time in 2020 (didn't we all?) and just wasn't feeling up to following through with the Song of the Season tournaments at the time. But come mid-2021 after another seven or so months off, I was ready to go and wrote another (half) body of work I was extremely proud of!  I'm only telling you this to show I empathise with how you're feeling, and hopefully reassure you that this rough time will pass. Of course I'd love to see you around next season in some capacity, but would fully support you taking the season off as a contestant to let those creative juices recharge and rejuvenate.  This goes for anyone else who may be feeling this way too! Golden Hit isn't going anywhere, even if we have a few seasons where the contestant pool is a bit shallow. We think there's always something to be gained for those who are willing and able to give themselves to this experience.
Aurora Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 @sugarshine you were missed, great to see you back! I was personally very saddened to see you miss submitting your "Rainbow High" song, I think it would have served you a lot better than a non-submission. But to each their own! Looking forward to seeing how you do in the finale.
Invisibility Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) Thought I'd share my songs in the thread for posterity  For the Dearly Departed Spoiler [Verse 1] Sorrow has stricken on the twenty-fourth Celebrations peeking at every door The source stems from higher up the street Whispers and low cries And a family that comes together  [Verse 2] Turning corners in the place of crypts Searching for a full name Looking through placcards and remains Could only search in vain, but  [Pre-Chorus] Her memory has been preserved And she heard the last grateful words One last time she was carried home Her final resting place  [Chorus] Sway to the pain and welcome it To the tune of her favorite sounds The rhythm will be the drum in your chest The music will come from your mouth  [Verse 3] Sorrow has stricken on twelve A quiet night and fog on the windows Covers every surface available And slips inside a well-lit house The gift of life has left the room  [Verse 4] A him-shaped figure in the bed Traces the final labored breaths His humor still lingers in the air I smell with my wet throat  [Pre-Chorus] His memory has been preserved And he heard the last words of hope One last time we welcomed him home His final resting place  [Chorus] Sway to the pain and welcome it To the tune of his favorite sounds The rhythm will be the drum in your chest The music will come from your mouth  [Outro] Whether at the turn of a day or a new year Grief will continue to follow in our steps Today I row to the edge of the flood Without a heavy cross, I scatter your remains I look up and I keep you in my thoughts  Quaint Human Spectacle Spoiler  [Verse 1] By the abandoned lot in 35 Street Plastic, glass, an empty field It went lonely over a decade ago When renting for parking didn't go north  [Verse 2] But if you stand there during the thirty-third night A row of crows might show you a surprise From the gray dust of cement will rise Pink striped tents of all shapes and sizes  [Verse 3] As the spotlight coming from heavens above Casts the stupor of your shadow below Watch as the ringmaster comes to your rescue Lends his tentacle to hold your hand "Come see what we have waiting inside!"  [Chorus] A circus like you have never seen before You will find what you can imagine If you suspend disbelief near your heart Come celebrate the quaint human spectacle  [Verse 4] Our artists might seem lifelike beasts But do not confuse them for the real thing Though their make-up and disguise are a thing of wonder The queer little band is as human as you and me  [Verse 5] From the ceilings hang trapeze stars They make rainfall and snow with jumps precise As a choir of bird-women makes music Sounds of forests, jungles and oceans  [Verse 6] Ballet dancers with eye-feathered skirts and crests Do choreographies on liquid water There goes a mime and a clown hand-in-hand Crafting a home from invisible paper flowers  [Verse 7] The encore act of a pyramid formation As tall as the large striped carp Tonight a second light aims at you It compels you to step onstage and climb Everyone watches you shine  [Chorus] A circus like you have never seen before You will find what you can imagine If you suspend disbelief near your heart Come celebrate the quaint human spectacle  [Bridge] After all the images you will live Going aboard this temporary high You tell when the time comes to leave Cannot help but feeling nostalgic  The ringmaster comes near once again He is gifting a piece of himself "If you want to remember us I give you this A thank you for coming to see us tonight" You are now standing on the side of the street Holding a warm globe with both your likenesses inside  [Chorus] A circus like you had never seen before You found what you could imagine If only others could suspend disbelief near their hearts to Come celebrate together the quaint human spectacle  Water Breaks in a Lunar Mare Spoiler [Verses alternate between two melodies A-B-A-B and so on, until the end]  Sea of fecundity surrounds me Silky sack woven over time Could I grow in its fertile serum And live in this familiar womb?  Conceived an idea of love Golem carved from limestone That month by month took shape As it turned to flesh and bone  Sea of tranquility around me Its current brushes against my skin And while pouring into my lungs I only wish to be cradled in it  Lion cub goes unnoticed in the pool The water becomes a struggle for him She jumps and comes to his rescue So I felt the turmoil from within  Sea of nectar drapes me Swimming in sweet syrup But ripples begin to form And this ocean is set to clear up  Two in the morning calls And every surface is wet Hence, the pushing starts Now she walks down hospital halls  Sea of showers engulfs me With fluid pouring to the mouth Of a river running dry Every minute that ticks past  Twenty-eight weeks spent Immersed in the lake With my limbs bent But now there's mumbling outside  Ocean of storms propels me To move early towards An exit from my home In an upwards direction (This is a C-section)  I have swum one last time And taken from liquid comfort, I cry But now held in her arms I do not yet open my eyes  Aluminum Sweat Spoiler [Verse 1] I'm crawling through the workday I can't get out of my head I'm going through the motions Rather see my husband instead  [Verse 2] As I'm walking home inside I can make up my own mind You bear-hug me with a warm smile AI babe who lets me shut down and unwind  [Pre-Chorus 1] Engines are revving up Heart is racing and it won't stop Man-android love's on lock  [Chorus] I couldn't have made a better build For a man to grant my wish We connect, we play, we lead You are a perfect lover machine (You are a perfect lover machine) Hold your power over me  [Verse 3 - Rap] Bis, tris, quads, pecs, lats, traps, ass Ride me so deep 'til you shoot a big load in your chrome abs Mechanical, rhythmic, the velocity you thrust in Your systems and your body are the only ones I'll trust in Steamin' hot with drippin' cool aluminum sweat Self-lubing so we keep it rough and don't get too upset Did I tell 'bout DSL port on your cute silicon face? Your bulky frame and 1TB free CPU storing space?  Marvel of engineering at the palm of my hands Lot of days talking to you, don't need no one night stands We're on cool down, babe, kiss me to your heart's content Our Best Of reel is never running out of content This fantasy is not one-sided, I'll fulfil your desires Cow bikini, butler tailcoat, my preferred of your attires Cost a kidney, my life savings and a ten-year-old loan But f*** me is it worth it when I hear your Siri voice moan  [Pre-Chorus 2] Sure, it's not a quick fling Can't believe the affection within Everything so in sync  [Chorus] I couldn't have made a better build For a man to grant my wish We connect, we play, we lead You are a perfect lover machine (You are a perfect lover machine) Lay your body under me  Feasting on Dead Stars Spoiler [Verse 1 - the voice of the Universe] As the second Sun completes its cycle Fifty-two years down the spiral Necrotic beings will hatch Deep into the caverns of time Silent feet that march Absent eyes might watch Over people of sanguinary sacrifice Huddled in a blue dot's safe confines Orbiting the scorching yellow prize Gazes turned to where it resides For they must feed their stellar appetite  [Refrain] Paradise gone under the Aztec empire Lost to Tzitzimime feasting on dead stars  [Verse 2 - the voice of Humanity] The Sun, obscured by Earth's only satellite Is the sign that old wise men have come to fear Daughters of darkness stepping up from a bygone herd Are still divinities taking seats in the pantheon world And as the comets shower the night sky Warriors and civilians fall from their graces Bloodshed couldn't save us from creatures so sly  [Refrain] Paradise gone under the Aztec empire Lost to Tzitzimime feasting on dead stars  [Verse 3 - the voice of Itzpapalotl, leader of the Tzitzimime] But as the century is brought to a close I'm coming down to reclaim what's mine My beating hearts grow large My death force bears new life Fire must consume all for ashes to rise Cures disease for the price of two lives My constellations glow dark My skirt of shells rattles light  [Verse 4 - the collective voice of the Tzitzimime] We, the sky carriers, that by higher rules abide Missed our own children as we were called to Mictlan Our justice is impartial Our motives they misunderstand It's nature's nature to move up in cycles Facets of goddesses worshipped in blood Our senses are keen on change Our work makes sense of this world  [Refrain] Paradise gone under the Aztec empire It collapses, fragile under its own weight  Edited February 27, 2023 by Invisibility
fountain Posted February 27, 2023 Author Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Invisibility said: Thought I'd share my songs in the thread for posterity  For the Dearly Departed  Reveal hidden contents [Verse 1] Sorrow has stricken on the twenty-fourth Celebrations peeking at every door The source stems from higher up the street Whispers and low cries And a family that comes together  [Verse 2] Turning corners in the place of crypts Searching for a full name Looking through placcards and remains Could only search in vain, but  [Pre-Chorus] Her memory has been preserved And she heard the last grateful words One last time she was carried home Her final resting place  [Chorus] Sway to the pain and welcome it To the tune of her favorite sounds The rhythm will be the drum in your chest The music will come from your mouth  [Verse 3] Sorrow has stricken on twelve A quiet night and fog on the windows Covers every surface available And slips inside a well-lit house The gift of life has left the room  [Verse 4] A him-shaped figure in the bed Traces the final labored breaths His humor still lingers in the air I smell with my wet throat  [Pre-Chorus] His memory has been preserved And he heard the last words of hope One last time we welcomed him home His final resting place  [Chorus] Sway to the pain and welcome it To the tune of his favorite sounds The rhythm will be the drum in your chest The music will come from your mouth  [Outro] Whether at the turn of a day or a new year Grief will continue to follow in our steps Today I row to the edge of the flood Without a heavy cross, I scatter your remains I look up and I keep you in my thoughts  Quaint Human Spectacle  Reveal hidden contents  [Verse 1] By the abandoned lot in 35 Street Plastic, glass, an empty field It went lonely over a decade ago When renting for parking didn't go north  [Verse 2] But if you stand there during the thirty-third night A row of crows might show you a surprise From the gray dust of cement will rise Pink striped tents of all shapes and sizes  [Verse 3] As the spotlight coming from heavens above Casts the stupor of your shadow below Watch as the ringmaster comes to your rescue Lends his tentacle to hold your hand "Come see what we have waiting inside!"  [Chorus] A circus like you have never seen before You will find what you can imagine If you suspend disbelief near your heart Come celebrate the quaint human spectacle  [Verse 4] Our artists might seem lifelike beasts But do not confuse them for the real thing Though their make-up and disguise are a thing of wonder The queer little band is as human as you and me  [Verse 5] From the ceilings hang trapeze stars They make rainfall and snow with jumps precise As a choir of bird-women makes music Sounds of forests, jungles and oceans  [Verse 6] Ballet dancers with eye-feathered skirts and crests Do choreographies on liquid water There goes a mime and a clown hand-in-hand Crafting a home from invisible paper flowers  [Verse 7] The encore act of a pyramid formation As tall as the large striped carp Tonight a second light aims at you It compels you to step onstage and climb Everyone watches you shine  [Chorus] A circus like you have never seen before You will find what you can imagine If you suspend disbelief near your heart Come celebrate the quaint human spectacle  [Bridge] After all the images you will live Going aboard this temporary high You tell when the time comes to leave Cannot help but feeling nostalgic  The ringmaster comes near once again He is gifting a piece of himself "If you want to remember us I give you this A thank you for coming to see us tonight" You are now standing on the side of the street Holding a warm globe with both your likenesses inside  [Chorus] A circus like you had never seen before You found what you could imagine If only others could suspend disbelief near their hearts to Come celebrate together the quaint human spectacle  Water Breaks in a Lunar Mare  Reveal hidden contents [Verses alternate between two melodies A-B-A-B and so on, until the end]  Sea of fecundity surrounds me Silky sack woven over time Could I grow in its fertile serum And live in this familiar womb?  Conceived an idea of love Golem carved from limestone That month by month took shape As it turned to flesh and bone  Sea of tranquility around me Its current brushes against my skin And while pouring into my lungs I only wish to be cradled in it  Lion cub goes unnoticed in the pool The water becomes a struggle for him She jumps and comes to his rescue So I felt the turmoil from within  Sea of nectar drapes me Swimming in sweet syrup But ripples begin to form And this ocean is set to clear up  Two in the morning calls And every surface is wet Hence, the pushing starts Now she walks down hospital halls  Sea of showers engulfs me With fluid pouring to the mouth Of a river running dry Every minute that ticks past  Twenty-eight weeks spent Immersed in the lake With my limbs bent But now there's mumbling outside  Ocean of storms propels me To move early towards An exit from my home In an upwards direction (This is a C-section)  I have swum one last time And taken from liquid comfort, I cry But now held in her arms I do not yet open my eyes  Aluminum Sweat  Reveal hidden contents [Verse 1] I'm crawling through the workday I can't get out of my head I'm going through the motions Rather see my husband instead  [Verse 2] As I'm walking home inside I can make up my own mind You bear-hug me with a warm smile AI babe who lets me shut down and unwind  [Pre-Chorus 1] Engines are revving up Heart is racing and it won't stop Man-android love's on lock  [Chorus] I couldn't have made a better build For a man to grant my wish We connect, we play, we lead You are a perfect lover machine (You are a perfect lover machine) Hold your power over me  [Verse 3 - Rap] Bis, tris, quads, pecs, lats, traps, ass Ride me so deep 'til you shoot a big load in your chrome abs Mechanical, rhythmic, the velocity you thrust in Your systems and your body are the only ones I'll trust in Steamin' hot with drippin' cool aluminum sweat Self-lubing so we keep it rough and don't get too upset Did I tell 'bout DSL port on your cute silicon face? Your bulky frame and 1TB free CPU storing space?  Marvel of engineering at the palm of my hands Lot of days talking to you, don't need no one night stands We're on cool down, babe, kiss me to your heart's content Our Best Of reel is never running out of content This fantasy is not one-sided, I'll fulfil your desires Cow bikini, butler tailcoat, my preferred of your attires Cost a kidney, my life savings and a ten-year-old loan But f*** me is it worth it when I hear your Siri voice moan  [Pre-Chorus 2] Sure, it's not a quick fling Can't believe the affection within Everything so in sync  [Chorus] I couldn't have made a better build For a man to grant my wish We connect, we play, we lead You are a perfect lover machine (You are a perfect lover machine) Lay your body under me  Feasting on Dead Stars  Reveal hidden contents [Verse 1 - the voice of the Universe] As the second Sun completes its cycle Fifty-two years down the spiral Necrotic beings will hatch Deep into the caverns of time Silent feet that march Absent eyes might watch Over people of sanguinary sacrifice Huddled in a blue dot's safe confines Orbiting the scorching yellow prize Gazes turned to where it resides For they must feed their stellar appetite  [Refrain] Paradise gone under the Aztec empire Lost to Tzitzimime feasting on dead stars  [Verse 2 - the voice of Humanity] The Sun, obscured by Earth's only satellite Is the sign that old wise men have come to fear Daughters of darkness stepping up from a bygone herd Are still divinities taking seats in the pantheon world And as the comets shower the night sky Warriors and civilians fall from their graces Bloodshed couldn't save us from creatures so sly  [Refrain] Paradise gone under the Aztec empire Lost to Tzitzimime feasting on dead stars  [Verse 3 - the voice of Itzpapalotl, leader of the Tzitzimime] But as the century is brought to a close I'm coming down to reclaim what's mine My beating hearts grow large My death force bears new life Fire must consume all for ashes to rise Cures disease for the price of two lives My constellations glow dark My skirt of shells rattles light  [Verse 4 - the collective voice of the Tzitzimime] We, the sky carriers, that by higher rules abide Missed our own children as we were called to Mictlan Our justice is impartial Our motives they misunderstand It's nature's nature to move up in cycles Facets of goddesses worshipped in blood Our senses are keen on change Our work makes sense of this world  [Refrain] Paradise gone under the Aztec empire It collapses, fragile under its own weight  This esteemed debut EP  rated 10 by pitchfork  The next main indie girl I fearÂ
fountain Posted February 27, 2023 Author Posted February 27, 2023 17 hours ago, sugarshine said: *walks in with some shades, a martini and a large fan*  WHEW. I'm back y'all. That 1-2 punch of DD and LATU took me OUT. I really pour my all into creative projects like this so I had to press the snooze button for at least a week. I was really burnt out (due to other things as well, not just GH). I literally logged out and everythang so I missed everythang.  When I saw that we didn't need to participate in every round, I was like BET imma book my vacation riiiiiite nawww. I gotta conserve my energy for possibly a FULL season in the future too!  I literally hadn't songwritten in a WHILE and then the back-to-back fortnite of songwriting bounced my brain and being like a bunk bed. I was like nope we're not doing it like this I am feeling nauSeOuS - I gotta be gone with the wind for a while and pop back up like a boomerang.  But yah, I'm BACK in ACTION baby!!!!! You know a ***** gotta show up for the finale and reunion. We're gonna finish this conTracT okaYYY LOL  I might reply to some posts I missed later. I wanna ease myself back into this because I have a tendency to go full throttle 100% and it ends up making me tired, like I'm a phone that is charged at 100% but then when you turn it back on my battery gets drained to like 5%  Also, interesting observation: There might have been something in the atmosphere this past week because it seems like a lot of us were dealing with things at the same time  ok now lemme go check out this FINAL ROUND I've missed songwriting!  My intuition was literally PINGING, I felt in my spirit that the final round was posted a few hours ago. I literally didn't check the forum the whole week after I logged out, until N O W. the evolution of human consciousness is happening I'm turning psychic y'all lmaooo come on X-Men TEAS Omg queen so glad you are back and well  I was worried when you hadn’t been online in a few days!Â
Aurora Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 5 hours ago, Invisibility said: Thought I'd share my songs in the thread for posterity  For the Dearly Departed  Reveal hidden contents [Verse 1] Sorrow has stricken on the twenty-fourth Celebrations peeking at every door The source stems from higher up the street Whispers and low cries And a family that comes together  [Verse 2] Turning corners in the place of crypts Searching for a full name Looking through placcards and remains Could only search in vain, but  [Pre-Chorus] Her memory has been preserved And she heard the last grateful words One last time she was carried home Her final resting place  [Chorus] Sway to the pain and welcome it To the tune of her favorite sounds The rhythm will be the drum in your chest The music will come from your mouth  [Verse 3] Sorrow has stricken on twelve A quiet night and fog on the windows Covers every surface available And slips inside a well-lit house The gift of life has left the room  [Verse 4] A him-shaped figure in the bed Traces the final labored breaths His humor still lingers in the air I smell with my wet throat  [Pre-Chorus] His memory has been preserved And he heard the last words of hope One last time we welcomed him home His final resting place  [Chorus] Sway to the pain and welcome it To the tune of his favorite sounds The rhythm will be the drum in your chest The music will come from your mouth  [Outro] Whether at the turn of a day or a new year Grief will continue to follow in our steps Today I row to the edge of the flood Without a heavy cross, I scatter your remains I look up and I keep you in my thoughts  Quaint Human Spectacle  Reveal hidden contents  [Verse 1] By the abandoned lot in 35 Street Plastic, glass, an empty field It went lonely over a decade ago When renting for parking didn't go north  [Verse 2] But if you stand there during the thirty-third night A row of crows might show you a surprise From the gray dust of cement will rise Pink striped tents of all shapes and sizes  [Verse 3] As the spotlight coming from heavens above Casts the stupor of your shadow below Watch as the ringmaster comes to your rescue Lends his tentacle to hold your hand "Come see what we have waiting inside!"  [Chorus] A circus like you have never seen before You will find what you can imagine If you suspend disbelief near your heart Come celebrate the quaint human spectacle  [Verse 4] Our artists might seem lifelike beasts But do not confuse them for the real thing Though their make-up and disguise are a thing of wonder The queer little band is as human as you and me  [Verse 5] From the ceilings hang trapeze stars They make rainfall and snow with jumps precise As a choir of bird-women makes music Sounds of forests, jungles and oceans  [Verse 6] Ballet dancers with eye-feathered skirts and crests Do choreographies on liquid water There goes a mime and a clown hand-in-hand Crafting a home from invisible paper flowers  [Verse 7] The encore act of a pyramid formation As tall as the large striped carp Tonight a second light aims at you It compels you to step onstage and climb Everyone watches you shine  [Chorus] A circus like you have never seen before You will find what you can imagine If you suspend disbelief near your heart Come celebrate the quaint human spectacle  [Bridge] After all the images you will live Going aboard this temporary high You tell when the time comes to leave Cannot help but feeling nostalgic  The ringmaster comes near once again He is gifting a piece of himself "If you want to remember us I give you this A thank you for coming to see us tonight" You are now standing on the side of the street Holding a warm globe with both your likenesses inside  [Chorus] A circus like you had never seen before You found what you could imagine If only others could suspend disbelief near their hearts to Come celebrate together the quaint human spectacle  Water Breaks in a Lunar Mare  Reveal hidden contents [Verses alternate between two melodies A-B-A-B and so on, until the end]  Sea of fecundity surrounds me Silky sack woven over time Could I grow in its fertile serum And live in this familiar womb?  Conceived an idea of love Golem carved from limestone That month by month took shape As it turned to flesh and bone  Sea of tranquility around me Its current brushes against my skin And while pouring into my lungs I only wish to be cradled in it  Lion cub goes unnoticed in the pool The water becomes a struggle for him She jumps and comes to his rescue So I felt the turmoil from within  Sea of nectar drapes me Swimming in sweet syrup But ripples begin to form And this ocean is set to clear up  Two in the morning calls And every surface is wet Hence, the pushing starts Now she walks down hospital halls  Sea of showers engulfs me With fluid pouring to the mouth Of a river running dry Every minute that ticks past  Twenty-eight weeks spent Immersed in the lake With my limbs bent But now there's mumbling outside  Ocean of storms propels me To move early towards An exit from my home In an upwards direction (This is a C-section)  I have swum one last time And taken from liquid comfort, I cry But now held in her arms I do not yet open my eyes  Aluminum Sweat  Reveal hidden contents [Verse 1] I'm crawling through the workday I can't get out of my head I'm going through the motions Rather see my husband instead  [Verse 2] As I'm walking home inside I can make up my own mind You bear-hug me with a warm smile AI babe who lets me shut down and unwind  [Pre-Chorus 1] Engines are revving up Heart is racing and it won't stop Man-android love's on lock  [Chorus] I couldn't have made a better build For a man to grant my wish We connect, we play, we lead You are a perfect lover machine (You are a perfect lover machine) Hold your power over me  [Verse 3 - Rap] Bis, tris, quads, pecs, lats, traps, ass Ride me so deep 'til you shoot a big load in your chrome abs Mechanical, rhythmic, the velocity you thrust in Your systems and your body are the only ones I'll trust in Steamin' hot with drippin' cool aluminum sweat Self-lubing so we keep it rough and don't get too upset Did I tell 'bout DSL port on your cute silicon face? Your bulky frame and 1TB free CPU storing space?  Marvel of engineering at the palm of my hands Lot of days talking to you, don't need no one night stands We're on cool down, babe, kiss me to your heart's content Our Best Of reel is never running out of content This fantasy is not one-sided, I'll fulfil your desires Cow bikini, butler tailcoat, my preferred of your attires Cost a kidney, my life savings and a ten-year-old loan But f*** me is it worth it when I hear your Siri voice moan  [Pre-Chorus 2] Sure, it's not a quick fling Can't believe the affection within Everything so in sync  [Chorus] I couldn't have made a better build For a man to grant my wish We connect, we play, we lead You are a perfect lover machine (You are a perfect lover machine) Lay your body under me  Feasting on Dead Stars  Reveal hidden contents [Verse 1 - the voice of the Universe] As the second Sun completes its cycle Fifty-two years down the spiral Necrotic beings will hatch Deep into the caverns of time Silent feet that march Absent eyes might watch Over people of sanguinary sacrifice Huddled in a blue dot's safe confines Orbiting the scorching yellow prize Gazes turned to where it resides For they must feed their stellar appetite  [Refrain] Paradise gone under the Aztec empire Lost to Tzitzimime feasting on dead stars  [Verse 2 - the voice of Humanity] The Sun, obscured by Earth's only satellite Is the sign that old wise men have come to fear Daughters of darkness stepping up from a bygone herd Are still divinities taking seats in the pantheon world And as the comets shower the night sky Warriors and civilians fall from their graces Bloodshed couldn't save us from creatures so sly  [Refrain] Paradise gone under the Aztec empire Lost to Tzitzimime feasting on dead stars  [Verse 3 - the voice of Itzpapalotl, leader of the Tzitzimime] But as the century is brought to a close I'm coming down to reclaim what's mine My beating hearts grow large My death force bears new life Fire must consume all for ashes to rise Cures disease for the price of two lives My constellations glow dark My skirt of shells rattles light  [Verse 4 - the collective voice of the Tzitzimime] We, the sky carriers, that by higher rules abide Missed our own children as we were called to Mictlan Our justice is impartial Our motives they misunderstand It's nature's nature to move up in cycles Facets of goddesses worshipped in blood Our senses are keen on change Our work makes sense of this world  [Refrain] Paradise gone under the Aztec empire It collapses, fragile under its own weight  "Aluminium Sweat" was ahead of its time, I fear... quite literally! But whew, what a moment. "Water Breaks in a Lunar Mare" too is truly one of those generation-defining classics like... a complete collapse, people died etc. Ready for your finale song to be of this calibre, no matter which direction you go!
Invisibility Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 18 hours ago, sugarshine said: WHEW. I'm back y'all. That 1-2 punch of DD and LATU took me OUT. I really pour my all into creative projects like this so I had to press the snooze button for at least a week. I was really burnt out (due to other things as well, not just GH). I literally logged out and everythang so I missed everythang. Â When I saw that we didn't need to participate in every round, I was like BET imma book my vacation riiiiiite nawww. I gotta conserve my energy for possibly a FULL season in the future too! Â I literally hadn't songwritten in a WHILE and then the back-to-back fortnite of songwriting bounced my brain and being like a bunk bed. I was like nope we're not doing it like this I am feeling nauSeOuS - I gotta be gone with the wind for a while and pop back up like a boomerang. Â But yah, I'm BACK in ACTION baby!!!!! You know a ***** gotta show up for the finale and reunion. We're gonna finish this conTracT okaYYY LOL Queeeenie your energy in this thread was sorely missed last week, but it's good to hear that it's because you've been taking time off and are wellÂ
Invisibility Posted February 27, 2023 Posted February 27, 2023 45 minutes ago, Aurora said: "Aluminium Sweat" was ahead of its time, I fear... quite literally! But whew, what a moment. "Water Breaks in a Lunar Mare" too is truly one of those generation-defining classics like... a complete collapse, people died etc. Ready for your finale song to be of this calibre, no matter which direction you go! Ugh that verse is definitely the most fun I've had writing something (whether prose, song, etc.) in a long time. I had that energy chargedand stored like a lithium-ion battery for a while now. And whew thank you, really, for the love for my birth song, it does make me emosh obv because it's as personal a song as it gets! I know I won't disappoint whether I'm about to give you ALL or nothing (I have yet to decide teehee)  5 hours ago, fountain said: This esteemed debut EP  rated 10 by pitchfork  The next main indie girl I fear Halsey will become my bestie once the board of writers gives my quirky EP a 6.5, and Madonna too when Rich Juzwiak's hating ass does the write-up calling it "ambitious but convoluted"Â
sugarshine Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 thank you gw0rl13s!! @Aurora@fountain@Invisibility  not me serving legendary beloved national global universal multiversal treasure AKA the people's sweetheart  I'm glad to serve the plot twist preview clip moment to promote the finale giving Real Housewives  On 2/25/2023 at 3:09 AM, Invisibility said: Wait I just saw the previous page. Where are you queens? @TruGemini @sugarshine  (lowkey should've used these gifs as my comeback post I gagged when I watched this scene in AHS: Coven after seeing the gifs everywhere - it's like when I watched Flavor of Love after seeing all the New York gifs)  On 2/26/2023 at 12:44 AM, Aurora said:  Hey, Hitmakers! It's Judgment Day: we're busily reviewing your submissions for Round 5's Judge’s Choice challenges. What's your verdict? 🧑‍⚖️ Remember, if you've only just discovered Golden Hit or didn't wish to participate in prior rounds, fear not: sign-ups are still open—just submit!  With that, it's time to present the top three of last round's Valentine’s challenge with their bonus prizes: the Hit Tokens! I've reviewed the requests from our trio of top writers for the week, and done my best to grant them for embossment.   Celebrating a third place triumph with “Is love enough?”: @Euterpe Here is your Bronze Hit Token embossed with your ATRL username and Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty. Congratulations! This is your first Hit Token of S3, and third Hit Token of Golden Hit overall—so glad you finally have your Princess Aurora token!   Celebrating a second place success with “Love Across the Universes”: @sugarshine Here is your Silver Hit Token embossed with your requested text and King Bugs Bunny. Congratulations! This is your second Hit Token of S3, and second Hit Token of Golden Hit overall—2 for 2 Hit Tokens out of the gate, well done!   Celebrating a first place finish with “Consuelo”: @Julia Fox Here is your Golden Hit Token embossed with your ATRL username and Sabrina Carpenter. Congratulations! This is your first Hit Token of S3, and third Hit Token of Golden Hit overall—and your first main token, extremely well deserved!  I hope you all enjoy your Hit Tokens as much as I did making them! Feel free to use them as a forum avatar if you wish, or just let them be a reminder of your time in Golden Hit—ultimately the choice is yours, and if for whatever reason you are dissatisfied with your token or simply wish to change the embossed graphic/text please contact me and I can arrange a remake. Remember, the top three writers of each round will earn their own Hit Token just like the three above, so make sure to submit each week for the best chance to claim one of these bonus prizes.  thank you!!!!  the way I could get all these cool sponsorships with my songs, my MIND would love to shoot an MV with Bugs Bunny in the nightclub lol  let me add it to my collection, hopefully one day I can complete the set with a GOLDEN hit token   maybe I'll sell a bra in the design of these two hit tokens as merch OR a pair of glasses! ugh, I am my own creative team. the gays just know iT  my 1-2 punch of #3 hit and #2 hit is ICONIC, I gotta say I am giving new MPG contender on the brink of catching ha first #1 hit imagine if I get #1 with my third song omg  On 2/26/2023 at 12:51 AM, fountain said: Eeek congrats again @Julia Fox @sugarshine @Euterpe you each did a great job! Hope you love the tokens thanks!! I'll be sure to 3D-print dupes of my hit tokens and sell them 100x its original value on entrepeneurBay Â
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