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I think that tasks motivate people much more to explore new songs than a general theme does. This time I just went through a playlist and checked which songs had a single noun in the title, and then chose between those. Also, that element of luck and anticipation, waiting to see which task you’ll get is exciting. And for the organizer and the other participants, the whole process of coming up with new tasks and ideas is super creative in itself. Since I’m using a name from Harry Potter, another possible division could be the four Hogwarts houses. 🤣🤣 GRYFFINDOR - Punk, Hard Rock SLYTHERIN - Gothic Rock, Darkwave HUFFLEPUFF - Folk, Soft Rock, Ballads RAVENCLAW - Avantgarde, Electronic, Industrial, Prog Rock

I’d love to get the early 1900s because I’d stand out while I’m used to finishing near the bottom anyway 🤣

Is it too complicated to find a song or to organize it? 🤣🤣 Zodiac is just an example it could be any other kind of division that’s easier. The procedure itself is actually very simple. The person organizing the theme and assigning tasks by numbers sends the full list of numbers to one moderator. One person then picks a number for both of them in the comments, while everyone else chooses their own number via private message. If a number is already taken, the next available one is assigned. And voilà.

And have you never had tasks here? For example, everyone asks for a number and gets a task. Like a Zodiac theme, you draw one zodiac sign and then send an artist who was born in that period.

Idea: Video Killed the Radio Star Songs without an official music video.

Congratulations to the winner! 😍 I was wondering why I wasn’t among the voters, but then I realized that I would have tipped the balance so that Onyx would take the lead with my 12 points. As for my participation, the tradition continues: the songs I give 12 points winning, while I finish near the bottom, and I have no problem with that. 🖤 I grew up on different things and I’m happy that I more or less exchanged points with the people who gave me points as well, so bingo! I had a few other options to submit, but as I already wrote, I guess I interpreted the UK chart too rigidly and should have taken a risk with something else. As for Ted Nugent, I honestly don’t know what kind of person he is or what he’s been up to, and I don’t really follow UK news or anything like that…

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I’ll be happy if I manage to get 10 points 😄

I need to adapt better to these UK charts because I’m taking them way too seriously and too restrictively. For example, I wanted to submit a song before I noticed that someone had already sent Rainbow -Stargazer in some previous edition here, so I dropped the idea because that album apparently charted at number 11 and I wasnt sure whether there were specific song charts back then or only album charts. Either way, I clearly need to take more risks.

How many songs can I put in a poll? 🙈 Ennea national final

I’m predicting I’ll end up in the bottom 5 😂

You should make a Spin-off where everyone can send whatever they want and call it Black Friday. 😂

But I do have one powerful ballad waiting in the basement, and now I’m thinking about that one too!!!

I was on the right track until I made a promise that if I got eliminated I’d send metal now I don’t know where I am 🤣

Yes, I understand. I was asking more because of upcoming competitions, for example a ballad that isn’t like these atmospheric ones, but dramatic, how often does it appear and how does it do? That’s what I was especially curious about. Maybe then that is too pretentious for someone 😂

Can we make some predictions for this edition?

Is it true that you don't like ballads?

I've prepared a song for my country and NQ next time

It is what it is. I believe I submitted a beautiful, strong song, and I am proud of it. Congratulations to the finalists. Yes. And do not copy me! :p

I got it wrong and thought the extension was until this afternoon, not tomorrow afternoon, so it’s nearly two extra days

I don’t even make it past the first beat of APT. by Rosé and Bruno Mars

I voted on Tuesday 📝

Competitions on the 20th century subforum are my favorite, and even though I don’t play to win, I wish the voting period is shorter. :( But I understand if it’s aligned with other competitions, I just don’t see the need for a 14 day voting period. Plus, I’ll then have to wait another three months for the next competition for this century. 😅

I really like Blacksquare’s style here. When I first came to the forum, I think he organized BJSC, and I really liked how everything looked visually.