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Tournament: ATRL's Next TOP MEMBER Cycle 9 | Reunion Special pg.287!
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ATRL's Next TOP MEMBER Cycle 9 | EP6: Judges Say What!?
ATRL's Next
topmember
Cycle 9
EPISODE 6: TOUR SETLIST
THE COMMENTS
ADDICTED
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
Gareth the wandering soul.
Even though you said that you had no specific theme to your setlist, I still sensed an overall reflection of who you were/are with your 5 selections. Your choices seemed to give off a vibe of you on the constant lookout, looking for love, looking for wonderment...looking for answers. I liked that you didn't put the entire lyrics of every song, just the part that meant the most to you. Having said that, I really did not like the individual explanation for each song and found it cumbersome. A perfect medium would have been you narrowing down your already shortened lyrics to the most meaningful couple lines; that would have provided more than enough insight into your decision for each song.
As for presentation, I liked that it was compact but for some reason, I would have preferred you to have not used the mini youtube videos. [ytmusic] code would have been sufficient.
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Originally posted by Doc
Too many words. I like some of the songs tho.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
(1) Staggering the videos and including sections of the lyrics were a good idea. (2) The visual impact of the entry wasn't very... impactful. It fell quite flat for me with all the dark colors. I couldn't tell if it was just my eyes playing tricks or if you used a dark purple for some of the text... but because it was so dark it blended in too much with the black. (3) Your entry was similar to pika's but didn't have quite as much charm. Also, sometimes even with eclectic tastes you can find a common thread. That would have helped your entry seem a little more cohesive, but the formatting is where it fell most flat. If you get through to the next round, please please please step it up... The ATRL community is diverse and there are endless resources for developing graphics and text that you can use to spruce up an otherwise standard entry. Don't be in the middle of the pack... Are you in it to win it?
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Originally posted by boyonce
My initial thought was that your layout was WONDERFUL. It's obvious you put a lot of time and effort into the formatting, but not to the point where it outshone your content. Good work. I also yelped with joy when I saw Cher's Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves. Such a classic. I think it got a little text heavy (especially towards the end) and I'm not entirely sure that you listened to Matty's advice of "let the music do the talking", but overall a good entry.
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Originally posted by Matty
You said you didn’t have a specific them, you just look for music with emotion… that’s your theme. Each one had a clear emotional theme and obviously means a lot to you. I enjoyed your setlist and could feel what you would feel while listening to the songs. Good work and you already know Maybe is one of my favorite Kelly songs ever.
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ZAID / STARACADEMY1990
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
Zaid the lovestruck soul.
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An Academy full of kittenish, soul, heartbreak, love and life.
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I love that line. It said everything and more. You chose to describe what each of your selected songs meant to you in one word and I was thoroughly convinced by your delivery. Your setlist was a bit of a journey for me starting with young, carefree love, developing into trouble in paradise, maturing into understanding and acceptance. I'm torn on how you decided to end your setlist. While I get that maybe you wanted to start with a clean slate and get your s lut phase on, not to mention how the song is a proper ending cuz of its energy, I feel like there is a better song to represent the "life" after all the 'heartbreak" and "love." On the Floor almost seems too happy of a song; it's missing the awareness of your past. I don't know if I could explain it any better than that.
Your presentation is steller. Everything about this was phresh out of the runway. The tour promo poster and the setlist set up was pretty much boss. The only thing that would have made me love it more was if there was a line from each song that related back to each of the adjectives you used to describe each song, replacing the album name and maybe even the artist(s) name(s).
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Originally posted by Doc
I really like the way you put this together!
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
(1) Your presentation was simple yet visually appealing, and I also liked the tour poster. That was a nice touch. (2) I do wish the single covers were larger, as they brought a nice charm to the entry. (3) Overall, you were a solid contender this round. I don't see you leaving us at this time. What I would recommend, however, is that you not only rely on the images you include, but also keep in mind that text on ATRL can also be manipulated.
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Originally posted by boyonce
I'm not judging solely on music taste, because it's so subjective - but if I was, you'd be in trouble. Pretty basic stuff here, but if that's what you like, I can't fault you for it. The layout is cute and I see what you were going for, but it looks a little cheap. I worked with you as a partner in The Duel and I saw the AMAZING graphics work you did for our Bionic challenge, and this doesn't really compare. And "Kittenish" - really? With the smiley challenge, this is now the second entry of yours that makes me think about Kitt rather than you...what's up with that?
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Originally posted by Matty
The only one who really took the tour setlist serious. What I mean by that is you made a tour cover, a title, a tagline, etc, everything you’d find for a setlist. I’m also sitting here cackling imaging you singing a song like “What’s My Name?” on a tour For someone like me who knows you, I understand why those are some of your favorite songs. The R&B references, pop references, songs that have a slight ethnic sound to them. I just wish there were something different. It’s cohesive though and I would go to your tour. I’d expect a backstage pass too.
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ANNA / BORNTODIE
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
Anna the nostalgic soul.
Except for Pierce the Veil, I knew the songs that you used and you used them well. You decided to create a setlist that portrayed your evolving taste in music over 13 years and it didn't seemed forced. Each genre you fell in love with made sense from the previous genres and from an artistic stand point, your taste/setlist was a natural evolution. You started off enjoying the broad genre of Pop but then slowly specified your taste as you grew older/experienced more of life and music. I'm sure you have yet to stop refining your tastes so this was a great glimpse into your musical tastes. My only gripe is the little foreword that you had before your setlist. It came off rather cheesy, which I think can be attributed to the last sentence.
I liked the banner that you created. Not only did it add a sense of direction and motion that shadowed the progression of your life, the homemade touches made it that much more personal and inviting.
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Originally posted by Doc
Nice design, and I really like your theme.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
(1) Pure simplicity! I loved the graphic that provided a preview and the expandable categories that revealed your chosen songs. (2) Your text could have used a little more color dynamic. The black on the graphic was ok because it was offset by the colored images, but the text for the rest of the entry was very bland other than the font change. (3) You have absolutely nothing to worry about as far as I'm concerned. Just bring a little more dynamic to the visual presentation of your entries.
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Originally posted by boyonce
I adore that you made it a retrospective of your favourite songs over time rather than what you're liking right now. Music can be so strongly linked to life events - I know certain songs I can hear and instantly be transported back to high school, etc. so I can sense that you really dug deep into your life to find songs that represent you as a whole. It's also a cool touch that you started with pop, veered off into harder and more indie stuff, and came back at the end with "indie pop" - it just feels so circular, and "right". Another great entry from you. You succeeded at letting the music do the talking.
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Originally posted by Matty
Knowing your avatar, that band, and your Lana name, four of the five songs made sense. What threw me off, in a surprised way not a bad way, was Britney. Although you are on ATRL, you must have at least known or once listened to Britney before. This challenge is one of the worst to judge because it’s ultimately music taste, so I base my judging on who presented and made their songs stand out the most. Based off your list of music that is RARELY talked about on here already makes you stand out.
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PIKA
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
Jordan the rebellious soul.
Funnily enough, you and I have a very similar trajectory of our attitudes in high school. I thought I was on top of the world when I first got to high school, and then I experienced what I thought was "love" and let downs. Time goes by and suddenly, you're a senior and everything that seemed like the end of the world was nothing but a joke. Little do you know, you're about to repeat the exact same thing in college. And THAT is the power of your setlist. You made your music taste (thematically) generic, however, that does not take away from just how relatable it is. To an extent, everyone goes through the emotions you've listed (in that progression too) and songs that relate to an idea/emotion that someone has felt is the most effective of all, no matter how basic the lyrics or melody may be.
The layout of your entry was very clean-cut and simple but I appreciated it. Anyone who can create a table always gets a from me cuz it takes me forever to correctly create a table.
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Originally posted by Doc
Title doesn't sound like a tour. I like a lot of these songs though, and I like the presentation.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
(1) Your theme was very simple yet meaningful, and I enjoyed that you included the song lyrics. (2) Your design itself could have been a little more dynamic. (3) I feel like I'm kind of beating a dead horse with telling everyone it's time to step up the design. You're all lucky Kitt didn't bring it as well with the design, because otherwise each of you would be a slot lower in my rankings. Just step up the formatting and really WOW us, k? You came out on top last round... bring some of that magic back!
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Originally posted by boyonce
Love the layout, love that you included the lyrics but in cutaway form. Makes for a really neat and tidy entry. I also like that each song represented a word, and it took us on a journey through your own growing up. I'm not judging based off music taste (because who am I to critique what you like?) but I wish there was a bit more variety here, both in terms of genres and in years of release.
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Originally posted by Matty
One thing I noticed about your setlist, is the tone slowly went down. Starting off with this dubstep party, to upbeat feel good, to pop/rock angst, to a hit-the-heart ballad, to a feel good I’m out song. I also liked how you gave a word that describes how you felt during that time with the song. It was all just so simple and well done. Down side, the collapse of the lyrics wasn’t needed. You should have done what Addicted did and selected a part of the lyrics that stood out with the word you were describing.
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DIEGO / ATTITUDE
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
Diego the awoken soul.
Firstly, I'm sorry for your loss. It's always hard to lose someone close to you. Secondly, great job on the formatting all from your phone. I remember how difficult it is to even create a thread from your phone. Anyways, while I appreciated your blurb, I kind of wish it wasn't there. I would have rather seen a quote about the frailty of life and then segway into your list. As for your setlist, I was torn between focusing on life and love. I know that you were trying to tie the two words together but there was more of a disconnect than a marriage. I think the most jarring of the songs was "Resentment" with "Love can hurt. Nothing can ever last." Thematically, your entry was about living life to the fullest and capturing/enjoying moments in life but then you insert an awkward song to represent that, and to end on that song? It kind of ruined the entry for me.
Your layout was decent but I wasn't wowed. With everyone stepping up on presentation, what you submitted wasn't necessarily new. I understand that you were on your phone for the entire entry but it's time you kicked up your creativity if you make it to the next round.
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Originally posted by Doc
A bit too many words, but I still really like this.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
(1) I liked the clickable images, however... (2) It wasn't initially apparent that the images were clickable... Your entry suffered from lack of transparency, and the images you chose weren't the greatest quality by any stretch. Also, the ciara video was "removed by user" (3) I think you may be in danger, but you've made it this far. Perhaps something will
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Originally posted by boyonce
First off, so sorry to hear about your loss. Thanks for opening up - and please know that we're all here for you should you need a shoulder to cry on or a listening ear. And now - for your entry. It was a little text heavy, and I think you could have said what you did in a lot less words, but I sense that you were emotional when you wrote it and it probably all just poured out. It took me a while to realize I had to click on each pop girl's face, but that was a unique way of doing it. I wish you listed the song titles and artists somewhere in your entry though, it wasn't until I clicked through to the video that I was even sure what I was listening to. It would have been nice to see them all listed in one place.
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Originally posted by Matty
First of all, I’m sorry to hear about your friend. Losing someone close to you is devastating. With that said and the circumstances, I’m glad you chose Life as your theme. Life is too short to be sitting around miserable; it’s time to get out there. As for the list, it got a bit too ballad heavy at the end. Love the songs and understand the meaning. I wish you would have ended with Ellie’s “Anything Could Happen”. It would have given your list that extra something and the message everything will be alright in life no matter what happens.
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THEOYELLA JUKEBOX
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
Theodore the scattered soul.
I know I've said this once before but after I read your entry, I was left feeling very deer-in-the-headlights. I was searching for an overall message but none could be found, but then again, maybe that's just who you are. Maybe the illogical pathway of organizing your ideas as they come to you is just your essence. I'm trying not to get meta but I dislike the lack of a coherent theme and I think I'm trying too hard to come up with one for you. For instance, you start off with a song that you make out to be THE song of your life but then you end with a song that describes your religious angst. If anything, Some Nights should have been your final opus that encompasses the ideology that you expressed with the first four songs. The texts for each song was a bit much, especially in that size/style font but I think it was very necessary with the way you ordered your songs.
The layout was a bit burdensome. You could have done without the collapse tag and made the song covers a direct link to the song. Also, why did the first and last song have a caption below the song cover but the middle three didn't?
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Originally posted by Doc
Too many words, but I love the layout.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
(1) I enjoyed seeing the single covers front and center and liked that you used different font colors for the different songs. (2) You could have gone the extra mile with your formatting to make it stand out against some of the more effectively formatted entries. (3) Overall, I found your entry very pleasant. Just go the extra mile to stand out more!
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Originally posted by boyonce
While I appreciate you explaining your thoughts and personal connections to each song (opening up is always appreciated), I do feel that the stronger entries this week were the ones that included only a few words. I guess Matty knows what he's talking about when he says "let the music do the talking". I commend you for including a variety of genres, but really wish you considered the order and flow a bit more. Going from Beethoven to Missy Elliot was mind boggling and not in a good way. Including diverse choices is great, but also risky because they need to fit (see anna's entry). You went from two ends of the spectrum without anything in between and it left me scratching my head.
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Originally posted by Matty
Some great songs and eclectic, I mean Beethoven!? I’m not saying it’s bad, like I said with Anna, it was just shocking. It is a beautiful piece of music. While you gave some great songs, a great list, the entry got lost in everything. It was hard to read your words and ultimately I quickly moved on to the next one. With a better presentation it would have been a whole lot better and I would have spent more time on your entry.
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JEREMY / DRIPDRIP
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
Jeremy the fierce soul.
The intro was very nice. I like how you set the stage to deliver us the theme of your tour setlist; I could have done without the Nicki quote or incorporated that into your first paragraph. Before I listened to each song, I always read "music that makes you feel" and then the three adjective in the box and that made the whole experience that much more effective; I felt what you felt when you listened to those songs. As it is an artist's job to emote their songs so the audience feels what the artist feels, it was your job to channel why the song you picked was important to you and your method of delivery was solid. I do have to ask, why wasn't there three adjective for Nicki and Xtina? The lack of consistency drove me a little mad.
The background and side to side interchange of the artists and video was all sorts of beautiful just based on the symmetry alone I'm ignoring Tina's black square background. I, however, did not like the change of font style from one box to another. That took it over the top and came off a bit garish to me.
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Originally posted by Doc
Great presentation. I appreciate the effort, and I like the music.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
(1) You did an incredible job with your presentation! (2) The size and/or placement of each panel should have been the same for a cleaner look. (3) Overall, your entry came out on top for me. You had a great message, great presentation, and great continuity.
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Originally posted by boyonce
Is it just me or are each of your graphics misaligned and overlapping?
Aside from that, you did some nice work and put a good effort into it. Just make sure and triple check that it all looks ok before you send in. Your song choices were amazing - I could see this entire song list being a drag show. It certainly plays into your brand, so kudos for that. Also, you spelt "hear" wrong. Yelp.
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Originally posted by Matty
Well, it definitely stands out cause of the layout. Though, it seemed a bit too much. While I didn’t want much writing and wanted the music to stand out, your entry/graphics stood out more than the music. I appreciated all the words that represent you and what you got out of the song with each one. The “I Am Woman Hear Me Roar” part kind of threw me off, but shine bright like a Diamond, you’re a queen.
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KITT
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
Kitt the primal soul.
As Matty said, did you and DripDrip collaborate? Awfully fishy. :kitt: Anyways, it was clever how you mimicked Matty's signature to describe what each song meant to you. It was simple and convincing. Even though you didn't specify a specific theme, as I listened and read your adjectives for each song, I couldn't shake the feeling that there was a sexual undercurrent. The choice of words gave off an energy that made me immediately think of Rihanna, as all of these adjectives you used describes her persona; or any strong carnal woman. I even envision an Amazonian. Even though all of the chosen songs were by different artists, the way you described each song made it seem like the 5 songs came from the same album and hence a very cohesive touring setlist.
I like that you brought back the triangles with that particular pattern. That cameo only reinforces your brand and shows just how truthful you are, not only to us but to yourself as well. Not a huge fan of the gray colored font but it also seems to represent the more feminine side of your primal desires so I GUESS I can appreciate it. Also, I hated the phrase "yay drums." It seemed so juvenile and out of place amongst the more mature ideas you had.
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Originally posted by Doc
Nice, simple layout, tho I would've liked a title.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
(1) I really enjoyed the themes for each song. (2) With that said... your formatting... (3) WHAT HAPPENED??? You have been one of my favorites throughout this entire competition and after the prowess that was last round, I feel like you've made a misstep at a very crucial point in the game. Your entry came off as uninspired when what I've come to expect of you is greatness. Keeping in mind your past round submissions, you definitely deserve to stay. But please... bring back the greatness we've come to know you for!
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Originally posted by boyonce
At first look, FLAWLESS layout. So visually appealing. However, when I click on the actual videos it says "Cannot play. Video player too small.". Did you test them out? I remember doing the EXACT same thing with my song list entry in Cycle 8, making them all small like that, and having to redo it all over again when I tested them before sending it in and realizing they didn't work. Like I said to many others, I'm not judging you only on your music taste since that is something so subjective, but if I was, you'd be at the top. Of all entries, your music taste it most similar to mine, and I love love love your choices. Choosing three words to explain each was an amazing touch, it heeds to Matty's advice of not saying too much, and naturally makes us think of Matty's winner signatures. Brilliant move on your part.
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Originally posted by Matty
Everyone knows you and associates you with Bey, mostly because of your avatar. It was actually nice to see that your entry had no Bey insight, but your other tastes. I also think, thus far, you are the only one who has stuck with their brand. Female domination on this list. The song list was great, but your entry as a whole just kind of blended in. I barely noticed the wording underneath each song. It was simplistic, but probably a bit too simplistic. Last thought: I haven’t heard “What’s Up” in sooooo long!
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After this extended break, only 7 will continue on to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!
Fierce and Love
- Matty
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I don't want to read mine.
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But yay we've surpassed needing a part 2 for judges comments
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Oh no. I'm too afraid to read mine.
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(1) I liked the clickable images, however... (2) It wasn't initially apparent that the images were clickable... Your entry suffered from lack of transparency, and the images you chose weren't the greatest quality by any stretch. Also, the ciara video was "removed by user" (3) I think you may be in danger, but you've made it this far. Perhaps something will
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I choked at the ending being cut off like he was murdered or some ****.
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Originally posted by pika
I choked at the ending being cut off like he was murdered or some ****.
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You made me rush and ready to edit the comment seeing as I forgot something... but that's all Julian wrote
Writing elimination now!
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Yeah, now that I think about it, I probably should have switched Beethoven for something else. Sorry about that, and the lack of a unifying theme. I don't want to make excuses, but I didn't realize the songs had to be in order or have an actual central overlying tour theme. I should've taken the tour theme more literally and spoken less. *facepalm*
Wow, Edge. I can't believe you got all of that from my entry. You pretty much have me all figured out. In regards to the middle three, I didn't notice that. Oops.
I do come across as scattered and incoherent, don't I? Ugh. And I need to go back and proofread/edit. *bumps self on head*
And thanks boyonce for appreciating me opening up. That actually took a lot out of me.
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OMG Edge that whole critique. Amazing judging this round.
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Originally posted by boyonce
So visually appealing. However, when I click on the actual videos it says "Cannot play. Video player too small.". Did you test them out?
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Oh noooo! I totally forgot about that feat, damn! I should have triple checked before submission.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
(2) With that said... your formatting... (3) WHAT HAPPENED??? You have been one of my favorites throughout this entire competition and after the prowess that was last round, I feel like you've made a misstep at a very crucial point in the game.
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Oh hell no, Julian I really didn't see what else formatting or I guess decoration-wise this needed. The entry could have benefitted from a title or header, maybe that would've worked, but I really didn't think much else was needed I don't know. Maybe after such a big challenge like last, the need to bring something extravagant was already sated.
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I'm ignoring Tina's black square background.
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My computer had its colors set low so when I did the gradient for her it looked like it blended then I realized when it got fixed I was like ohhhhh damn
But overall thanks for the nice comments
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Is it just me or are each of your graphics misaligned and overlapping?
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Its all alligned and perfect for me on my computer screen
Strangely, Kitt had the same problem with it
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ATRL's Next TOP MEMBER Cycle 9 | Halfway done (7)!!!
ATRL's Next
topmember
Cycle 9
Kitt, Addicted, Theoyella, Diego, Pika, Zaid, Anna, Jeremy
Welcome ladies! Tonight we will be seeing who is moving on to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member.
Let me introduce the judges...
1) EdgeOfAddiction - Cycle 8 winner
2) Doc - ATRL moderator
3) Katie - ATRL moderator and my wife
4) extrachapstick - Cycle 5 winner and Cycle 6 host
5) boyonce - Cycle 8 runner-up
Earlier this evening you all met with the judges and we evaluated your entries...
HERE
Now it's time to see who is going home!!
8 members stand before me, but only 7 will continue on to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member.
The first member I call has been deemed best of the week and will have their name displayed in my signature until the next judging...
The best entry is...
1) ANNA / BORNTODIE
You took the tour concept and turned it into a tour of your musical taste through out the years which was unique. The banner, the theme, everything was just *thumbs up*.
JUDGE AVERAGE: 2.4
DEEMED BEST by COMPETITORS: 2
DEEMED WORST by COMPETITORS: 0
Congratulations, you are still in the running to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!
2) PIKA
Staying near to your partner from the last challenge in rankings. Which makes since because your entry was a lot like Anna's, but with a high school theme. Loved the progression aspect.
JUDGE AVERAGE: 3
DEEMED BEST by COMPETITORS: 1
DEEMED WORST by COMPETITORS: 2
Congratulations, you are still in the running to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!
3) ZAID / STARACADEMY1990
JUDGE AVERAGE: 3.4
DEEMED BEST by COMPETITORS: 3 *the most*
DEEMED WORST by COMPETITORS: 0
Congratulations, you are still in the running to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!
4) JEREMY / DRIPDRIP
JUDGE AVERAGE: 4
DEEMED BEST by COMPETITORS: 2
DEEMED WORST by COMPETITORS: 0
Congratulations, you are still in the running to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!
5) KITT
JUDGE AVERAGE: 4.4
DEEMED BEST by COMPETITORS: 0
DEEMED WORST by COMPETITORS: 0
Congratulations, you are still in the running to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!
6) ADDICTED
What is going on!? Where is the Gareth who would be top 3 every challenge, impressing us judges. Last challenge, it was rough time for you in which I understand. This challenge, I personally liked it but most of the judges said otherwise which is where you are. Work harder, I want to see you back in the top 3, better yet top call out!
JUDGE AVERAGE: 5.6
DEEMED BEST by COMPETITORS: 0
DEEMED WORST by COMPETITORS: 0
Congratulations, you are still in the running to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!
Will Diego and Theoyella please step forward.
I only have one name typed out in the DarkOrchid font below and that person will be moving on to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member.
Diego --- I understand that this challenge must have been hard. I don't know how recent the death of your friend was, but even channeling it as inspiration for the challenge had to be tough. For being on your phone, your entry looked okay. You couldn't even tell it was done on your phone. However, something I noticed, it looked like every entry you have submitted. Also, this is your third time in the bottom. Has your time run out in this competition?
Theoyella --- I want to ask you the same thing as Addicted. What happened!? You use to be someone at the top of the pack, but lately you have been seeing the bottom. Are we not seeing your effort, are you not putting in much effort like you once were, or now that there are less members it's easier for others to outshine you? I want to see the old Theo back, but have you seen the bottom enough that it's your time to go?
So who stays?
7) THEOYELLA JUKEBOX
Congratulations, you are still in the running to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!
I hope this lit a fire under your ass to get you back to submitting the entries from the beginning of the competition. There's too much potential here to lose, but with the amount of people left, you can be easy to lose.
JUDGE AVERAGE: 6.6
DEEMED BEST by COMPETITORS: 0
DEEMED WORST by COMPETITORS: 2
Diego --- JUDGE AVERAGE: 6.6
DEEMED BEST by COMPETITORS: 0
DEEMED WORST by COMPETITORS: 3 *the most*
Diega, mi hermana. You know I love your crazy ass and see a top member in you. Unfortunately, in this competition, it wasn't scene as often as I hoped. You're my friend, my fellow Irrelevant, I'll miss you in this competition. Don't be a stranger to my wall or inbox.
STAY TUNED FOR AN IMPORTANT MATTY MAIL!
Fierce and Love
- Matty
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Member Since: 12/26/2011
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SECOND OMG wow. Seems like Anna and I carried our success from the last challenge on to the next one.
Bye Attitude.
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Member Since: 2/29/2012
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OMG I knew it Zaid Top 3.
Congrats.
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ATRL Senior Member
Member Since: 6/15/2007
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I just realized it's almost time to go overseas!
I still haven't picked out a location nor a place to stay
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Member Since: 10/17/2011
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No offence but I don't really understand how I came at the bottom, I mean it's not like I think highly of myself or my entry but what
I don't really understand how I was being judged on a theme, I could have easily picked my 5 favourite rap songs and said my theme is rap or ghetto or something, but you asked for 5 songs which reflect my musical taste as a whole, I feel like I did that and presented it nicely.
I look forward to the next challenge I guess.
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Member Since: 12/26/2011
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DEEMED WORST by COMPETITORS: 2
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I honestly don't get it. The judges like my work but I'm always getting voted as worst by my peers (sans the team challenge). Like
And congrats on third Zaid. I voted your entry as best.
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Member Since: 8/31/2012
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Theoyella --- I want to ask you the same thing as Addicted. What happened!? You use to be someone at the top of the pack, but lately you have been seeing the bottom. Are we not seeing your effort, are you not putting in much effort like you once were, or now that there are less members it's easier for others to outshine you? I want to see the old Theo back, but have you seen the bottom enough that it's your time to go?
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I hope this lit a fire under your ass to get you back to submitting the entries from the beginning of the competition. There's too much potential here to lose, but with the amount of people left, you can be easy to lose.
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Oh my goodness. I don't know what's happening with me. I've been on a downward trajectory since the third challenge. I really want to do well in this competition, but I feel like something is holding me back.
You can tell from my beginning entry that at first I didn't think I could win this at all, not with the amazing cast that was also auditioning.
But then I got through! I was so surprised. I thought my "why are you a top member?" entry was very basic. Top 5 first challenge, #5, tied with Drip for #6. Okay, not so bad.
But then I shot up to number 2 the next week! I was so excited and elated. I knew I would do well in the avatar challenge, but after that...I don't know what happened.
The smiley challenge I came in feeling like I was ready to win this. Started my smiley hunt early, read over the past challenge in Cycle 8, got my smiley, started my entry early, edited it along the way. My smiley wasn't well received and neither was my entry. I was so bummed out about it, but because Kitt got knocked down too I wasn't too shaken.
The next challenge was the username challenge! I was hoping I would do well like the avatar challenge. But I rambled on in my entry and got placed near the bottom when I really should've been top 3.
Then, came the team challenge. Holy crap. Working in teams is not my forte, but I tried to make it work. We started off kinda slow but we got our ideas rolling and we came up with an idea for an infomercial. Mixed reviews. I know I should've put in background music, and that probably would have made a huge difference. Placed near the bottom again.
By now, I do want to succeed in the competition, unlike in the audition entry when I just wanted to make friends. It's just not working out though. I thought I would do well in this challenge, too, but ... after realizing what the judges were actually looking for, I realized I would be bottom 2.
I'm so grateful that the judges realize the potential I have, but my entries don't come out the way they should, and between the stresses and issues in my life right now and this...I'm not too sure anymore. I was actually considering quitting, but I don't want to sound defeatist either or leave this competition knowing I didn't give it my all all the way through.
So thank you, for allowing me to stay.
It was nice working with you Diego in the team challenge, I'm sorry to see you go. Goodnight everyone.
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Member Since: 10/2/2009
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How's everyone holding up? Is the pressure on yet?
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What pressure? I know no such thing.
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Member Since: 1/3/2011
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theo
attitude eliminated 8th like me
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Member Since: 3/27/2012
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My placements tho
5th , 6th , 11th, 5th, 4th, 4th
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Member Since: 10/2/2009
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Thank you judges!! Edge his approval
I'm so happy I'm back in Top 3, though I really thought I had a shot at #1 this week. I guess I just need to work harder for next challenge.
Congrats Anna and Pika
Goodbye Diego, gonna miss you in this game
Julian I tried to keep it to minimum explanation as that was the requirement for this challenge. I will definitely step it up next time when needed.
Boyonce I understand what you mean about the graphics. It wasn't the exact image I wanted, but photoshop was giving me such a hard time
Can't wait for next challenge
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