Jackson Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 Round 1 ⚜ Wanderlust Pack your bags, because this season of Golden Hit we’re heading international! In this round, we want you to explore the theme of wanderlust – the strong desire to travel and see the world. We’re looking for lyrics that capture the essence of a specific city or location, or incorporate words or phrases in another language. You can also combine both options if you wish. Your task is to write a song that expresses your feelings and experiences about a place you have visited, want to visit, or imagine visiting. You can choose any city or location in the world, as close to home or far away as you choose. You are free to explore any genre, style, or structure for your song, as long as it fits the theme of wanderlust. Alternatively, you can choose to write a song incorporating elements of a foreign language. You can use any language you want, as long as you provide a brief explanation in English. You can use words or phrases from another language to add flavor, express emotion, or create contrast. Examples of songs that fit this challenge include Havana by Camila Cabello, London Boy by Taylor Swift, La Isla Bonita by Madonna, and Sour Candy by Lady Gaga and BLACKPINK. Entries are due via Google Form submission by October 26th, 11:59 PM eastern time. If you have any questions, feel free to tag any of this season’s judges, @Jackson, @Aurora, and @XO_Life. Sign-ups are open all season long and anybody is free to join – just submit your song to sign up! @stupidjock@fountain@Hey Dude@GentleDance@réveuse@Invisibility@worldwide angel@Legend E@JonginBey@Kayseri Mantisi@blackoutbaby@Navy4Life@Antikythera 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Legend E Posted October 21, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted October 21, 2023 omg love this, i was actually thinking how cool such a challenge would be 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Oh this is great!! My favorite theme ever 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 We going ✈️ international, babes! So, so excited for this challenge, I can't wait to see what jet-setting jams this song inspires. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kern Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Black Ray Bans, you know she's with the band Passport stamps, she's cosmopolitan (Ooh ooh ooh) Yeah, she runs the place like Penny Lane (Ooh ooh ooh) Yeah, you're lucky if you're on her plane From Tokyo to Mexico to Rio! That girl's a trip A one-way ticket Takes you miles high, so high 'Cause she's got that one international smile 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiatus Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 God I actually started writing something like this in S4 but wasn't sure of it. Will re-write. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiatus Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 New round caused the site to go down for 30 minutes whew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiatus Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Lemme re-assemble the band. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 41 minutes ago, stupidjock said: Black Ray Bans, you know she's with the band Passport stamps, she's cosmopolitan (Ooh ooh ooh) Yeah, she runs the place like Penny Lane (Ooh ooh ooh) Yeah, you're lucky if you're on her plane From Tokyo to Mexico to Rio! That girl's a trip A one-way ticket Takes you miles high, so high 'Cause she's got that one international smile The way I told @Jackson to include "International SMASH" in the examples section of the challenge post and he told me it wasn't relevant enough. But yes, this bop definitely is a valid fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Hey Dude said: New round caused the site to go down for 30 minutes whew. If there's a new season of Golden Hit, you can guarantee there'll be server issues... isn't that right @fountain? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisibility Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Cooking up something very ... watery Let's see how I can ride this wave and not end up drowning 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
réveuse Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Let's see how the people cook! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 46 minutes ago, Hey Dude said: God I actually started writing something like this in S4 but wasn't sure of it. Will re-write. yes ready for your Easy Lover-esque recycled lead single 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
réveuse Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Jackson said: Round 1 ⚜ Wanderlust Pack your bags, because this season of Golden Hit we’re heading international! In this round, we want you to explore the theme of wanderlust – the strong desire to travel and see the world. We’re looking for lyrics that capture the essence of a specific city or location, or incorporate words or phrases in another language. You can also combine both options if you wish. Your task is to write a song that expresses your feelings and experiences about a place you have visited, want to visit, or imagine visiting. You can choose any city or location in the world, as close to home or far away as you choose. You are free to explore any genre, style, or structure for your song, as long as it fits the theme of wanderlust. Alternatively, you can choose to write a song incorporating elements of a foreign language. You can use any language you want, as long as you provide a brief explanation in English. You can use words or phrases from another language to add flavor, express emotion, or create contrast. Examples of songs that fit this challenge include Havana by Camila Cabello, London Boy by Taylor Swift, La Isla Bonita by Madonna, and Sour Candy by Lady Gaga and BLACKPINK. Entries are due via Google Form submission by October 26th, 11:59 PM eastern time. If you have any questions, feel free to tag any of this season’s judges, @Jackson, @Aurora, and @XO_Life. Sign-ups are open all season long and anybody is free to join – just submit your song to sign up! @stupidjock@fountain@Hey Dude@GentleDance@réveuse@Invisibility@worldwide angel@Legend E@JonginBey@Kayseri Mantisi@blackoutbaby@Navy4Life@Antikythera How can we submit our songs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 minute ago, réveuse said: How can we submit our songs? There's a link in the challenge post that says "Google Form submission". Alternatively, you can access it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1a6iy50BmjAA_zj227Or4sz9B_a8WfWymdAFV_FwFLyDdQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiatus Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jackson said: yes ready for your Easy Lover-esque recycled lead single It even follows the Spoiler Final Fantasy 16 motif That I had for most of S4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
réveuse Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Aurora said: There's a link in the challenge post that says "Google Form submission". Alternatively, you can access it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn1a6iy50BmjAA_zj227Or4sz9B_a8WfWymdAFV_FwFLyDdQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Posted some potential song inspiration in the ATRL Songwriter's Studio. For those who are new to Golden Hit, this is a thread in the lounge that we can use in between seasons to stay creative, share any songs we might be working on, and post announcements and other information relating to future seasons of the game. If you haven't already, give the thread a follow to stay up to date with the latest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiatus Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I would also like to add, feel free to go as personal as you wish to In Season 4 I wrote about self re-discovery, my hopes for my future, and Spoiler My days of self harm So don't be shy to expres yourself. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 Although this is a brand new challenge, we drew from two verrryyyy old rounds from the Platinum Hit Era The "I Know Places" challenge from Platinum Hit Season 6 in 2014 The "Parler D'Amour?" challenge from Platinum Hit Season 5, also in 2014 kinda fun to browse through those old threads if you're bored! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Jackson said: The "I Know Places" challenge from Platinum Hit Season 6 in 2014 Ah yes, the challenge that gave me my very first ever #1 hit single "Italian Nights", which later inspired another one of my location-based songs, the #1 hit single "Positano". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwide angel Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 can we include multiple cities or is the challenge restricted to one city 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 minute ago, worldwide angel said: can we include multiple cities or is the challenge restricted to one city I see no reason why you couldn’t write about multiple cities if you wish! You can write about any number of geographical regions so long as they tie into the theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwide angel Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Just now, Aurora said: I see no reason why you couldn’t write about multiple cities if you wish! You can write about any number of geographical regions so long as they tie into the theme. awesome my runaway inspired serve is coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XO_Life Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I always thought New Orleans during halloween would be cute. Just throwing this out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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