URBAN Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just now, Element said: We all know Nicole was getting the D on the down-low from Marcus Canty and that's why she did thaT What are you talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Swizz Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 minute ago, URBAN said: Panel right now. Rachel: "Please don't cry. I'm good with anything." A minute later: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URBAN Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 minute ago, T-Swizz said: Rachel: "Please don't cry. I'm good with anything." A minute later: Nnn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl231 Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) @Marvin @PoKiTaurus The Showdown PoKiTaurus - Aladdin - A Whole New World Element - 9.5 - Okay, so I’m going to try to go as in-depth as possible with my critique because of how close you and Marvin are this round. I’ve listened to both the full version of this song, as well as the instrumental only. Sonically, I really like the instrumental and it is pretty aligned with what I was hoping for. The wind instruments and piano are really strong, and there are aspects that shimmer and sparkle in the background. Jasmine’s voice works, while Aladdin’s voice drags it down for me. Do I feel as if I have taken a journey listening to this song? Yes. I feel emotionally drawn into the excitement and hope of going into a new realm with them. Now, looking into the lyrics… The first verse uses words that are very apropos for the challenge - shining, shimmering, wonder, etc. He is taking her away from reality, and they are literally going up into the clouds to get lost in a new mindset - it makes you wonder if the whole thing is in fact a dream tbh. The second verse underscores the freedom of this experience, while the final choruses are embellished with dreamy ad-libs -- surprises, red-letter moments, shooting stars. All of the adjectives and descriptions in this song make me think sky, imagination, and a dreamscape. The supporting visual imagery is really good. All of this being said, I think the only drawback to this entry is Aladdin’s voice. rl231 - 7.5 - So I think lyrically, this works incredibly well, except for the romantic part of it all. Sound-wise, I was wanting more from it. I didn’t feel this airiness from the song’s sound that I was truly wanting from this entry as lyrically great as it was, hence the score. The other issue was Aladdin’s voice, which like Pure Imagination (but not as harsh, even though it’s nasally - thanks American Idol for making me recognize nasally voices) dragged it down a tad. (Score ref: Lyrics = 4.5 + Sound = 3 --> 7.5) T-Swizz - 10 - I’m a huge Disney stan so I was hoping someone would submit this. It’s a beautiful Academy Award Winning ballad (Poor GutGa) that vividly details the adventure of a magic carpet ride. I was initially lukewarm towards the production, but when I started envisioning my ideal melody over the lyrics, it didn’t quite fit as well. Regardless they did a great job of ensuring this was a cohesive and creative body of work. I expect no less from Disney! URBAN - 9 - Fitting song, but Jasmine’s voice >>>> than Aladdin’s. She took me there, he didn’t do much for me tbh. I wish you submitted the version by The Magic of voices! In that version, there’s a choir who beautifully compliments the song. Go listen to it and get your life! Marvin - Paperwhite - Wanderlust Element - 9.5 - Okay, so I’m going to try to go as in-depth as possible with my critique because of how close you and PoKiTaurus are this round. From a sonic perspective, this is a song that I think I could fall asleep to and like it would put me into a dreamy mentality. It has a very ethereal, other-worldly quality that was kind of what I envisioned when I wrote the description for this challenge. The singer’s voice is very airy too, so that works in your favor. Now switching gears into the lyrics, I think that the chorus is succinct but pretty perfect. Wanderlust and imagination has consumed her entire being, and she wants to wake up in that state of dreaming (buy electra heart on itunes). The pre-chorus is pretty good too, but the lines about trust and love are weaker than the lines about feeling the rush and having their heads up in the clouds. She says that imagination and dreaming is their calling and that they don’t want to go back to reality. God, this entry is so good for this round too minus one or two weaker lyrical lines. I got a lot of visual imagery too, so I’m really at a loss here as to which one of you and PoKi was better. rl231 - 10 - I think this song actually fits the round pretty perfectly and is very HAIM-ish (maybe it’s because the vocalists sound similar). I feel like I’m in the clouds with this song, so awesome job! (Score ref: Lyrics = 5 + Sound = 5 --> 10) T-Swizz - 8 - I think you focused a bit too much on sound here. LInes like “We'll follow the love, follow the love, temptation” convolutes the narrative a bit. I think you captured the essence of this round the best production-wise, but the lyrics are your only downfall. URBAN - 8.5 - Sound wise, it’s a bit intricate a parts. Lyrics are definitely thought inducing. It got a bit too loud for lack of a better word at times during the chorus, but the verses were great. After a second listen I def see why you went with this entry, the lyrics are very strong. So who stays, and who goes? Spoiler Well, we can't decide that yet lol. You both received an average score of a 9.0, so what does this mean? Spoiler We'll be going to a SPEED ROUND. Now, we were originally going to debate it out, but since we had a tie of 2-2, we decided to put you two in a speed round where you'll get 12 hours to submit an entry of a theme that is TBD but will be posted here momentarily. The judges will grade you quickly and the one with the worse average from that round will leave. If your tribe is heading to Tribal Council, you will also need to vote in that TC too as individuals. The one who stays will have their vote count, and the other one's will be void. Best of luck to you both, and congrats on doing such a great job during this round! Edited October 25, 2017 by rl231 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhisiart Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, T-Swizz said: Rachel: "Please don't cry. I'm good with anything." A minute later: I'm a terrible person because when I saw this on live tv, I cackled so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrus Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 No shade to either but this is so extra, a whole round for them when y'all coulda just done higher running average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alena Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 A mess Are we getting rest of the results now too, its 6 am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Element Posted October 25, 2017 ATRL Moderator Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just now, Alena said: A mess Are we getting rest of the results now too, its 6 am Do you really want them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URBAN Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just now, Citrus said: No shade to either but this is so extra, a whole round for them when y'all coulda just done higher running average Girl shut up, this ain't ya show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alena Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just now, Element said: Do you really want them Yes like alot xo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl231 Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just now, Citrus said: No shade to either but this is so extra, a whole round for them when y'all coulda just done higher running average We only do higher running average for a TB in a final 4. This was unprecedented territory, and we wanted to give them equal footing since they got the same average this round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Azulito Posted October 25, 2017 ATRL Moderator Share Posted October 25, 2017 omg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariah4life Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 #Pray4Marvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Azulito Posted October 25, 2017 ATRL Moderator Share Posted October 25, 2017 "follow the love" knocking my score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrus Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, Element said: Do you really want them swish swish fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy! Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just eliminate @Marvin and call it a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrus Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Buddy! said: Just eliminate @Marvin and call it a day We love tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Azulito Posted October 25, 2017 ATRL Moderator Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Buddy! said: Just eliminate @Marvin and call it a day How about we eliminate yo- oh wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruity Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) The saga continues Alcantra serving surprise drama Edited October 25, 2017 by Fruity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Azulito Posted October 25, 2017 ATRL Moderator Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just now, Fruity said: The saga continues Alcantra serving surprise drama AlcantRATINGS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan' Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just now, Marvin said: How about we eliminate yo- oh wait Oop! but don't drag my boyfriend like that either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruity Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Buddy! said: Just eliminate @Marvin and call it a day Why u here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy! Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just now, Marvin said: How about we eliminate yo- oh wait What? Come join me in the pre-jury. We're baking cookies and cackling at yall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Element Posted October 25, 2017 ATRL Moderator Share Posted October 25, 2017 Lose-an a true fad... for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrus Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just now, Buddy! said: What? Come join me in the pre-jury. We're baking cookies and cackling at yall Didn't know the filler girls were given a food allowance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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