tournament PLATINUM HIT 11▴ congratulations aurora ♛

[ultraviolence.xx]

@Corsola you are SO sweet, thank you so much for your kind words  it has been an absolute honor getting to know you a bit this season and I can’t wait until we can compete together in the future!

[Hug]

"Our future's a canvas, come paint it all with me"

 

 

 

 

 

"I remember in those lonely nights, you'd sing a song of better times"

 

Hug - "Canvas"

(Apologies for the shitty covers, graphic design is not my passion)

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The Gallery:

1. "Providence"

2. "Ms. Andry"

3. "Heaven's Mirror"

4. "The Place We Sang Of"

5. "Favela"

6. "Tu'er Shen"

7. "Speezy is Dead, Nait Phoenix is Dead, funnellegs is Dead, but I'm Alive - Hug's Manifesto"

8. "Haus of Cards (w/ HAUS @Aurora @ultraviolence.xx @SaintWest)"

9. "♦9"

10. "I'll Be There"

11. "Snowscape (w/ @SaintWest)"

12. "Kaleidoscope Skies"

13. "Canvas"

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Collector's Pieces:

14. "Small Bird"

15. "Haus Work (w/ HAUS)"

16. Ms. Andry (remix w/ @Gastrodonatella)

[Aurora]

@Hug when does it go up on itunes for preorder tbh

 

 

^ my reaction when I realised I still have a lot to do as far as editing and refining things goes

[Aurora]

we love a good edit, yes we do

[ultraviolence.xx]

51 minutes ago, Gastrodonatella said:

blue hydrangea

 

[ceremonials]

13 hours ago, Corsola said:

-ESSAY INCOMING-

 

I really like to write out things like this for... practically everyone. I've been lacking in that though and it's not particularly because I'm ''busy'' but also not because I didn't feel like it. Sometimes it's just hard for me to put my thoughts into words and I don't want to just write some 2 sentence message that may serve insincere (even though it's not) but I definitely have to do it for the finale, especially since, regardless of how you guys may or may not feel about me, I consider you friends. 

 

@Aurora - We spoke a lot more last season than this season so idk what happened but  our conversations did have a positive impact on me. I also really appreciated back when I was still new and coming to dubtrack for the first few times when you would respond to the things I said so I'd feel included. You probably didn't notice cause like... who would? But there's something to be said for how you really do make this game feel a lot more like a community and pull people together. And I mean... at this point, you're a platinum hit staple so that adds to it. It's really admirable how much you've added to PH and how much you do care about it. This may technically be a game, but it's people like you who truly remind me that there's something so personal about writing that there's no way it can be ''just'' a game. There's a reason I'm one of your biggest stans! (see: you being my pick to win in DH, me lowkey campaigning for you to be a judge, and being upset when you said you may not join 11) which I mean, obviously you don't have to join anything if you don't have to but the POINT IS that it feels a lot more like PH when you're there so while I'd never drag you for not participating, there would be a bit of a piece missing I guess. And as for your performance in this season... I mean what can I really say? You really did that. As a ''competitor'' I'm lowkey glad that I did not join this season simply because I'd always be so shook knowing that I'll be stomped by you every round. I think it may be like... the second best run in PH history? I mean I'm not sure. There's literally no way I can be mad if you win considering it'd be completely rightful seeing your slayage throughout the season. You even reached new career highs in this season, particularly Aftertaste with its 9.5 score. Stuff like that honestly gives me hope that maybe someday I'll be so much better at writing that I can look back on my old stuff and cackle at how inferior it is (fat chance, I'm too untalented for that). But anyway, good luck on this finale (not that you'll need it) 

 

@Hug - Well this is hard because I don't know much I can say that you wouldn't already know considering we talk daily and like frequently throughout the day too This will probably end up being my shortest entry just because of that. But anyway you are DEFINITELY a Platinum Hit staple. Like... what even is PH without Hug being somewhere? I know that you can be self deprecating but to be able to make it to the finale this far into your career really is something that not everybody has! Plus as you know, you were part of the reason that I joined PH to begin with and I think that you're a very friendly and welcoming person to other newcomers which is heartwarming. You're obviously one of my closest PH friends though I don't consider you a PH friend of mine anyway since we knew each other years before I ever joined. I know how serious you take songwriting and I think that sometimes it can be hard to step away from our own perception of ourselves and look at a wider scale but I (genuinely) believe that you're super talented (I asked you for help back in DH for a reason) and I think basically everyone would agree. So no matter what happens, I still think what you accomplished was impressive and will continue to be available to talk basically whenever since we know I have literally no life. 

 

@SaintWest - Well first of all I'm very proud of the fact that you've proven with your win in 10.5 (which 100% counts especially considering competition was similar to 11 anyway) and then being a finalist in 11. I honestly knew you had it in you ever since I think it was Numbers Boy last season? That was the first song I read from you. As a person, it had me shook at the level of talent you possessed and as a competitor I was honestly even more shook because I thought you'd be a dark horse who scalped everyone including me tbh  so your elimination that came far too early was honestly a shock to me, especially since I definitely considered and still consider you a better writer than me anyway. Mess I was trying to talk about personal relations first then PH with these essays but I just couldn't hold back with this one  But anyway, I still cackle at the fact the way we met  that was truly one of my pettier moments. I'm highkey waiting for an (official) Saint x Gastrodonatella collab tbh. (which btw the fact that you're pretty close with him makes me like you even more since he's obviously an important person to me) In 12 I hope that you start coming to dub more often because I truly do think that you're a joy to talk to and tbh, super funny too. That one post you made about 10.5 crashing and burning without you after it ended still has me rolling and the gif just made it so much better  And though I always end up disagreeing due to my self esteem, I do really appreciate the positive affirmations that you send my way. You're just a really fun person to talk to tbh.

 

@ultraviolence.xx - Girl the way you INSTANTLY made your way into the platinum hit circlejerk  It really does say a lot about you as a person, let's be real. I mean I honestly admire how you just have such a positive energy that makes everyone like you. And I also admire how fast you picked up songwriting. Like I remember asking you in dubtrack on one of the first few rounds if you truly didn't write anything before PH and it was because I was envious of your talent  it literally took me until like round 7 to even have a SLIGHT grasp on what meter is. I feel like there's an element of control to writing? Like, we all have thoughts and emotions but writing is a form of self-expression and we have to find out HOW to express ourselves. And the way you're already in such good control is truly something; I can only imagine how good you'll be in the future. I have actually only read like 2 or 3 entries of yours I think? Well I wish I got to see more  No matter where you place in this finale, you won anyway due to what an impressive debut it is. I also recently learned that we have very similar tastes when it comes to Banks (well then we have to discuss Lana/FKA twigs/ari next!) so you're automatically more iconic to me just for that . And btw I'm sure you've heard it very often but you have a great voice and it has me shook. I truly look forward to knowing you more in the future considering how nice you are to basically everybody. 

 

The way I typed a lot and I didn't even compete this season. Like, just imagine if I did.  But to finish off, I truly do value Platinum Hit and everybody in it. Writing can be something so personal and ultimately, is all about self-expression. Everybody has their own distinct and unique styles and it's something special to be able to connect with someone in that way. I've always loved reading what people submit simply because like... I personally think that these songs go beyond a cute song/good writing and really is an extension of the person writing it. To be able to get a glimpse of how people think, feel, or maybe their experiences, is part of why this goes beyond being a game. But more than that, it can be even more special to get to know the people behind the works and I think that's why people say that PH feels like a family. It may sound stupid to some people since it technically IS a game, but even the smallest interactions and moments here can really mean a lot to people like me who frequently feel that they don't have anyone or anything. So thank you to everyone for being a part of this  

wow, all this work for a season you're not even affiliated with! I bet you'd make an AWFUL judge

 

[Tsareena]

1 hour ago, Gastrodonatella said:

blue hydrangea

[Bandito]

Congrats to all the finalists.

I was rooting for all of y'all!

[ultraviolence.xx]

2 minutes ago, Lane Boy said:

Congrats to all the finalists.

I was rooting for all of y'all!

thank you, my beautiful, amazing lover KJ

[ultraviolence.xx]

I need to write a fic for my next popgirl song where Uvie ends up with KJ 

[Aurora]

I can't believe we have a bit over a day until it's all over.

[Aurora]

1 hour ago, Lane Boy said:

Congrats to all the finalists.

I was rooting for all of y'all!

You better be back next season!

 

[Aurora]

I have work tomorrow during the deadline so I guess I'll be submitting tonight after work. Still need to edit a bridge and type up descriptions or w/e but feeling in a good place. This has actually been one of THE best weeks songwriting/inspiration wise for me and I definitely feel a lot less fatigued than last finale yet am so much happier with these songs.

 

Just wanted to thank everyone for the feedback, support and motivation along the way, big thanks to @Corsola who has really helped me elevate these songs in the past couple days too.

 

I look forward to reading the others finale entries and the long and painful wait for results (which will hopefully be 'Sunday night' as usual as I'm working all weekend n).

[Aurora]

Well, that's my finale submitted too. I'm so glad I was able to get everything done tonight (even if it is 1am). These are special songs. I'm proud of each of them in their own way, so whatever happens… I'll find pride in that at least.

 

Doubtful I'll be on before the deadline unless it's for 10 mins or so during a work break but good luck @ultraviolence.xx and @SaintWest who I believe are yet to submit and of course congrats again to @Hug for slaying us all in punctuality and good luck to you too.

[touya kinomoto]

Can't wait to witness the slayage of the finalists!

Bring it on @Aurora @Hug @SaintWest and @ultraviolence.xx! Snatch our wigs with your greatness!

[ultraviolence.xx]

hey all,

after an unexpected family passing last week, i saved the rest of the work on my songs to be done today as i went to the funeral proceedings this weekend. this morning, another family member passed away. i'm going to do my absolute best to get the songs in tonight, but there's quite a bit of work left to be done to them and i'm not sure how much time i'll have today. i'll do my best tho 

love, uvie x

[Hug]

54 minutes ago, ultraviolence.xx said:

hey all,

after an unexpected family passing last week, i saved the rest of the work on my songs to be done today as i went to the funeral proceedings this weekend. this morning, another family member passed away. i'm going to do my absolute best to get the songs in tonight, but there's quite a bit of work left to be done to them and i'm not sure how much time i'll have today. i'll do my best tho 

love, uvie x

Tragedy is all around us, damn. Wishing you the best uvie. We can support each other.  

[SaintWest]

1 hour ago, ultraviolence.xx said:

hey all,

after an unexpected family passing last week, i saved the rest of the work on my songs to be done today as i went to the funeral proceedings this weekend. this morning, another family member passed away. i'm going to do my absolute best to get the songs in tonight, but there's quite a bit of work left to be done to them and i'm not sure how much time i'll have today. i'll do my best tho 

love, uvie x

omg girlie.........i'm so sorry. i'm here for you, will keep you in my thots...

[Aurora]

3 hours ago, ultraviolence.xx said:

hey all,

after an unexpected family passing last week, i saved the rest of the work on my songs to be done today as i went to the funeral proceedings this weekend. this morning, another family member passed away. i'm going to do my absolute best to get the songs in tonight, but there's quite a bit of work left to be done to them and i'm not sure how much time i'll have today. i'll do my best tho 

love, uvie x

I have no words. I noticed your unusual absence and simply assumed you were hard at work. My condolences. No one should have to go through such a thing.

[mxtthewdelrey]

I know uvie didn't ask for an extension but no questions asked, you gotta give ha one please 

 

@ultraviolence.xx I'm so so so sorry. You're in my thoughts and we are all here for you love

[ceremonials]

5 hours ago, ultraviolence.xx said:

hey all,

after an unexpected family passing last week, i saved the rest of the work on my songs to be done today as i went to the funeral proceedings this weekend. this morning, another family member passed away. i'm going to do my absolute best to get the songs in tonight, but there's quite a bit of work left to be done to them and i'm not sure how much time i'll have today. i'll do my best tho 

love, uvie x

dont worry about us, hun. <3 take your time. I'm so sorry :(

 

[Tsareena]

5 hours ago, ultraviolence.xx said:

hey all,

after an unexpected family passing last week, i saved the rest of the work on my songs to be done today as i went to the funeral proceedings this weekend. this morning, another family member passed away. i'm going to do my absolute best to get the songs in tonight, but there's quite a bit of work left to be done to them and i'm not sure how much time i'll have today. i'll do my best tho 

love, uvie x

 sending love uvie

[Jackson]

9 hours ago, ultraviolence.xx said:

hey all,

after an unexpected family passing last week, i saved the rest of the work on my songs to be done today as i went to the funeral proceedings this weekend. this morning, another family member passed away. i'm going to do my absolute best to get the songs in tonight, but there's quite a bit of work left to be done to them and i'm not sure how much time i'll have today. i'll do my best tho 

love, uvie x

Oh wow I'm so sorry :(. I just saw this. Obviously, I'll give you an extension if needed. Family absolutely comes first. 

[ultraviolence.xx]

12 hours ago, Gastrodonatella said:

 do the best that u can but place ur own health and happiness first. im so sorry </3 

 

11 hours ago, Hug said:

Tragedy is all around us, damn. Wishing you the best uvie. We can support each other.  

 

11 hours ago, SaintWest said:

omg girlie.........i'm so sorry. i'm here for you, will keep you in my thots...

 

9 hours ago, Corsola said:

Oh wow...  No matter how much you get done we're all proud of what you've done throughout the season regardless and proud that you'd even attempt to write in the midst of these tragedies. Beyond this game, I sincerely hope that you and everybody else in your family / close to them is able to be okay and eventually recover. We're all here for you  

 

9 hours ago, Aurora said:

I have no words. I noticed your unusual absence and simply assumed you were hard at work. My condolences. No one should have to go through such a thing.

 

8 hours ago, mxtthewdelrey said:

I know uvie didn't ask for an extension but no questions asked, you gotta give ha one please 

 

@ultraviolence.xx I'm so so so sorry. You're in my thoughts and we are all here for you love

 

7 hours ago, ceremonials said:

dont worry about us, hun. <3 take your time. I'm so sorry :(

 

 

7 hours ago, Tsareena said:

 sending love uvie

 

3 hours ago, Jackson said:

Oh wow I'm so sorry :(. I just saw this. Obviously, I'll give you an extension if needed. Family absolutely comes first. 

 

thank you all for your kindness and love.  jackson et al., I'll do my absolute best to get them to you tomorrow.

[ultraviolence.xx]

i'll be submitting by the end of the day! hopefully within the next couple hours.

 

i thought about just pulling out completely but without me y'all would just be a bunch of HAS-beens x