Jackson Posted December 12, 2023 Author Posted December 12, 2023 #3 hurricane326 ⚜ The City (An Ode to Pittsburgh) ⚜ The Sentinel ⚜ Your Perversion ⚜ The Widow and the Goose ⚜ Parasite ⚜ Time & Space ⚜ Although you may not be here physically (or virtually I guess), your impact and presence continues to live on in this game. Despite being a veteran of this game, you’ve only improved with each season, as is evident by your improved ranking from last season! Although it’s not a #1, this is absolutely a ranking to be proud of - you’ve earned yet another #1 to add to your collection, and written a collection of diverse, stellar songs. There’s no doubt your future here is bright - but thank you for adding your unique spirit and talent to this season!
Aurora Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 Rank Writer Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Top 5 Average 3 hurricane326 8.417 8.413 8.243 7.837 8.76 8.263 8.42
Jackson Posted December 12, 2023 Author Posted December 12, 2023 #2 @Hug ⚜ Sea of Stars ⚜ Shadow Hearts ⚜ Romancing Saga ⚜ Eternal Sonata ⚜ The Harp of Heaven and the Man with Clumsy Hands (with Hey Dude) ⚜ Last Bible ⚜ What is there to even say at this point? You are a generational talent. One of one. An omnipresent force in the ATRL songwriting community that would simply cease to be the same without you. Despite this, you are not arrogant about your obvious prowess and countless accolades, but a wonderful friendly presence that consistently encourages others and brings out the best in us all. Adding another two #1 hits (and 3 Hit Tokens) to your catalog, you’ve surely extended your lead as the most proficient ATRL songwriter of all time with this season, and almost took out the title of winner for a third (!!!) time. You are a champion in everyone’s eyes! 1
Aurora Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 Rank Writer Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Top 5 Average 2 @Hug 8.777 7.843 8.183 8.73 8.41 8.33 8.487
Jackson Posted December 12, 2023 Author Posted December 12, 2023 #1 @fountain ⚜ The Square ⚜ Killer Whales of the Zombie Strain; “Cognisance”⚜ 🎭⚜ Carrier / Harvest ⚜ Everything, as It Should Be… ⚜ Everything, as It Shouldn’t Be / fountain ⚜ In terms of ATRL songwriting games, you’ve done almost everything. You’ve hosted multiple seasons, judged, written, mentored, and on and on. You’ve already proven yourself as one of the best writers in the game countless times, so while this accolade isn’t necessary to prove your talent, you’ve now won your first season of Golden Hit! With an incredibly unique writing style, skill for thinking up and crafting innovative concepts, and an unmistakable talent, you’ve carved out your own lane in this game being unapologetically yourself. I can’t think of anyone that deserves this more. Congratulations! (Aurora’s Version): Who would have thought back in March 2022 when we started this journey together almost two short years later you’d be taking out the title of ATRL’s newest hit songwriting tournament?! Your impact on the ATRL writing community obviously predates this moment, however, and I think perhaps a part of the reason why your obvious excellence wasn’t recognised with the highest honor in the Platinum Hit era was simply the culture… you were quite literally ahead of your time with your unique approach to songwriting, and it’s evident that this was your moment to claim what is rightfully yours. Congratulations! 1 1
Aurora Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 Rank Writer Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Top 5 Average 1 @fountain 8.443 9.03 8.083 8.73 6.547 8.423 8.543 1
fountain Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 Thank you, thank you very much I really did come into this with almost no expectations. In the short time since the last season my life has changed quite a bit and I have a lot less free time now, so I truly had no idea how/if I’d be able to fulfil this season. But I knew no matter what I wanted to give it my all and I think I can happily say that. I’ve really enjoyed taking the role of writer as opposed to host/judge/mentor this season, it really was a relaxing and rewarding environment to be able to play with writing; everything we wanted Golden Hit to be in its creation! I very much enjoyed seeing it from this side and, tbh, I still feel like I have more in me and it feels like the season has flown by and is over so soon, so if you see my name appearing on the sign up sheet again don’t be surprised… then again don’t be surprised if not, as I have no idea what is in store for Season 6! But, either way, I’ll be here and a part of it regardless. Again, thank you for another lovely season. And I think anybody willing and brave enough to put their thoughts/feelings/creativity into words and share it in this format is a winner so I wanna congratulate and thank everybody who took part too. I hope you also enjoyed the experience and that we all are back here again in the next few months to do it all again! 5
poki Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 Curiois if there was any round idea that got the cut this season
poki Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 Thank you everyone for keeping the Golden Hit spirit alive Hope we will all stay safe and return for Season 6 in 2024 2
Hug Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 Yath congratulations on your win @fountain Also happy to come as close to winning as I could without winning again. 1
Kylie Jenner Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 It was lovely to read all the entries for this final round I find it really hard giving critique because you guys are my peers and the imposter syndrome is strong but just know that I loved all the entires in different ways. Big shoutout to “You” and “Last Bible” which I thought were really beautifully written. Congratulations to everyone and an even bigger one to Fountain who of course deserves this so much 2
poki Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 Season 4 thread: 51 pages Season 5 thread: 53 pages (+2) 1
ATRL Moderator Legend E Posted December 12, 2023 ATRL Moderator Posted December 12, 2023 @fountain I also want to congratulate you, you are a terrific writer and I am glad you had your time to shine this season. Congratulations to everyone else who has participated in this beautiful season Thank you so much for appreciating Rehearsal, I am truly stunned to earn another Gold Token. It is truly one of my favourite songs I have ever written. Glad to see September got some love too Thank you for your judging and hosting efforts @Jackson and @Aurora, and of course @XO_Life (and @Kylie Jenner) for your judgings! 4
Aurora Posted December 12, 2023 Posted December 12, 2023 The final charts are still to come! Unfortunately Jackson and I both ended up being quite time poor today, but we wanted to stick to our announced schedule for y’all. Looking forward to seeing you all in the next writing tournament!
poki Posted December 13, 2023 Posted December 13, 2023 Here is Solar: Spoiler [INTRO] Gather all, gather all, for I have a story to tell Is it of diamonds and riches beyond what the eyes can see? No, I have a better tale Is it of raiding a ship and causing royals to flee? No, I have a better tale What is it I so wish to tell? A tale of thousands of gold, a million rubies and hundreds a sapphire Yet I gave it all for a solar fire Yet somehow I left with more than I desired [VERSE 1] Beyond turquoise clouds that scream their color loud A planet deserted, a myth for the crowds Stands a lonesome marsh to make you pirate-proud Mountains of diamonds and treasures unfound But who'll traverse an X that's never been found? Bet your heart's racing, saying "I'll leave my mark" Be advised: gold's mine and I’ll be gone by dawn [CHORUS] So hold on tight to your dream of wealthy life We stare tonight through the colors of the night The map shines bright! That's where we sail our sight 'cause after all what's comparable with a treasure to unfold? [VERSE 2] Chores and labor fell on a gullible runt Who naively claimed share from our treasure hunt His sorrows he’d throw around with blunt But his moments of smile always warms my heart Suddenly the grand plan shows its truth upfront Solar comes alive, makes a run for his life But I can’t force myself to shoot him down [VERSE 3] Desperate for wealth, we march the marsh on new terms Gold and revenge swears Solar with stoic and firm What we once brewed warm is now cursed to cause a burn But at last, the gold beholds and chokes my concerns Spaced in the zone, then Solar screams “look down below”! The treasure is melting! No one may have this gold! But our minds were locked to keep alive and whole [BRIDGE] We made it out alive, no wealth in our pockets, but still breathing Realized I made the choice between gold and Solar’s well-being He looked at me with surprised eyes, a glimmer of a newfound light Bright and glowing, here was the treasure I searched for all of my life [CHORUS] So hold on tight to your wealth of dreaming eyes We part tonight so bring truth to your goodbye Keep your chin held high! You're gonna rattle the starry sky 'cause after all how's gold comparable to the bond we formed? [OUTRO] So hold on tight to your hopeful heart For here comes the night and our stories sail apart Tell the tears to dry for this is a chapter's start Look at you! Glowing like a solar fire. 1
poki Posted December 13, 2023 Posted December 13, 2023 I mentioned 3 easter eggs. Two of them are simple quotes: Rattle the stars, Glowing like a solar fire. The 3rd one is this line: We made it out alive, no wealth in our pockets, but still breathing As I said, this track is from Silver's point of view. In the movie, it's revealed at the very end that Silver did in fact manage to take some of the treasure, kept it in his pocket. He hands it over to Jim so his mom can rebuild their home / business. And potentially keep some extra wealth. The reason I made this intentional lie is because the intro reveals this is a story Silver tells of his solar fire (Jim), and he hides the fact he gave a part of the treasure to Jim because 1. It makes Silver look more noble 2. It keeps attention away from Jim. No one knows Jim is secretly rich now. It's possible that Dr. Delbert and Captain Amelia rebuilt mom's home so Jim potentially keeps the treasure between him and his mom so they have a safety net, and Silver makes sure to help keep it a secret. 1
worldwide angel Posted December 13, 2023 Posted December 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Jackson said: #4 @worldwide angel ⚜ Babel ⚜ Sundiving ⚜ I Don’t Miss You ⚜ Clementine ⚜ tears of time ⚜ Congrats on the #4 finish! In addition to the top 5 rank, you also notched 2 hit tokens this season. You have some of the most distinctive songwriting in the entire game - breezy, ethereal, and consistently poignant with zero misses. Your consistency is unrivaled, and we hope you stay a part of this community for seasons to come! thank you all so much
Jackson Posted December 13, 2023 Author Posted December 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Hey Dude said: Season 4 thread: 51 pages Season 5 thread: 53 pages (+2) we also ended the season with one more song than last season
Jackson Posted December 13, 2023 Author Posted December 13, 2023 Golden Hit: Season 5 ⚜ Final Season Chart Rank Writer Song Title Peak Round Score 1 fountain Killer Whales of the Zombie Strain; "Cognisance" 1 2 9.030 2 Hug Sea of Stars 1 1 8.777 3 stupidjock & JonginBey The Loop 1 5 8.763 3 hurricane326 Parasite 1 5 8.763 5 Invisibility Corchito 2 1 8.750 6 Hug Eternal Sonata 1 4 8.733 6 fountain Carrier / Harvest 1 4 8.733 8 Legend E Rehearsal 1 6 8.678 9 JonginBey You 2 6 8.545 10 worldwide angel Clementine 3 4 8.530 11 Legend E Childhood Dreams 1 3 8.460 12 fountain The Square 3 1 8.443 13 fountain Everything, as It Shouldn’t Be / fountain 3 6 8.423 14 stupidjock Villa With a Swimming Pool / The History of Masculinity 2 3 8.420 14 punisher Off-brand 2 3 8.420 16 hurricane326 The City (An Ode to Pittsburgh) 4 1 8.417 17 hurricane326 The Sentinel 2 2 8.413 18 Hey Dude & Hug The Harp of Heaven and the Man with Clumsy Hands 3 5 8.410 19 worldwide angel Babel 5 1 8.390 20 worldwide angel Sundiving 3 2 8.363 21 Hug Last Bible 4 6 8.330 22 Legend E September 4 4 8.303 23 hurricane326 Time & Space 5 6 8.263 24 hurricane326 Your Perversion 4 3 8.243 25 Hey Dude Madonna I'm Sorry (Can't Keep It Together) 5 4 8.213 26 Hug Romancing Saga 5 3 8.183 27 fountain 🎭 6 3 8.083 28 JoeAG Wasted by Woodmoor 6 6 8.080 29 stupidjock stupidjock (laws of the universe) 7 6 7.995 30 punisher Body On The Ceiling 4 2 7.983 31 blackoutbaby Dancing Under the Blood Moon 5 2 7.917 32 punisher Buy Me Flowers 4 5 7.870 32 worldwide angel tears of time 8 6 7.870 34 Hug Shadow Hearts 6 2 7.843 35 hurricane326 The Widow and the Goose 6 4 7.837 36 Prisoner The Fishpond Behind My Grandfather's Home 6 1 7.823 37 TruGemini Rise/Frozen 7 4 7.797 38 blackoutbaby Paris ***** 7 1 7.750 39 Legend E Lands 8 1 7.667 40 worldwide angel I Don't Miss You 7 3 7.637 41 Legend E Dorothy Dying 5 5 7.493 42 Hey Dude Solar 9 6 7.483 43 Hey Dude The Cheering You Up Song (I'll Always Be There) 8 3 7.463 44 Antikythera Amsterdam (Lekker D) 9 1 7.333 45 Invisibility It's a Love Thing 7 2 7.203 46 Legend E Danse Macabre 8 2 7.167 47 punisher The Fall Is Here 8 4 7.113 48 punisher I'm The **** 10 6 6.988 49 stupidjock Before the first snowflake lands on my tongue 9 4 6.863 50 Hey Dude Wicked Rose 9 2 6.700 51 fountain Everything, as It Should Be... 6 5 6.547 52 Hey Dude High 10 1 6.500 53 stupidjock Tyra Banks 10 2 6.247 53 Antikythera Knives Out (After Party) 10 2 6.247 55 stupidjock Rijeka 11 1 5.833 56 réveuse Broom 12 2 5.483 57 réveuse London 12 1 4.500 58 Kayseri Mantisi Land Of The Rising Sun 13 1 1.000 58 Kayseri Mantisi Ghoul's Ballad 13 2 1.000 @stupidjock@fountain@Hey Dude@réveuse@Invisibility@worldwide angel@Legend E@JonginBey@Kayseri Mantisi@blackoutbaby@Antikythera@Hug@Prisoner@punisher@TruGemini@JoeAg 3 1
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