Good evening. 32 of you stand before me, but after this first challenge, only 18 of you will remain. All have you have come to compete for the highest rank: The Holy Trinity. We've still got a long way to go, and this is where your journey begins...
THE "ME" TRINITY
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This trinity will be one that's all about you. You will be expected to compile a trifecta of songs that perfectly encompass YOU as a member of ATRL and person. This first round is completely open-ended and will decide which of you will make the top 18, which marks the official beginning of the game as a tightly-knit group of competitors.
You may send a short write-up for each song or just altogether, but keep it brief and not too extensive - after all, there are many of you. Don't be monotone. Send something that stands out - after all, being on your toes and bringing your A game is very important to get to the top in this game. This challenge is going to define "you".
collin's "Me" Trinity
Ke$ha ▼ Crazy Beautiful Life
Ke$ha is central to my life and music taste for more reasons than one. Cheap, enjoyable pop has never clicked with me more, and it has become a genre that I have come to respect and enjoy thoroughly throughout my years. This one in particular not only connects to me but my loved ones and all that surrounds me; it shows me that music can affect you in many ways and also those around you.
Sevyn Streeter ▼ It Won't Stop
This song is representative of multiple things that are crucial to my connection with music. I'm always venturing into new genres and cross-cultural things, I enjoy making connections with different genres outside the traditional ones I usually do. R&B has been my latest fascination, and this song perfectly encompasses everything I enjoy in that type of music. This song also broadcasts my personal affinity for up-and-coming female stars, which is what brings many of us to ATRL in the first place. I wouldn't know about this if it wasn't for ATRL.
James Blake ▼ Overgrown
This song represents many things I find to be sincere and hold near and dear. It's representative of the emotional connection I make with music. The artistic expression blended with simplicity is something I find very attractive in music. It's important to me that music is always changing and people are always finding new ways to do things. It's what keeps it most interesting, what inspires me, and what keeps me loving music. Soft music connects the most with my soul, as well.
This is an example entry that I'd like to see from y'all, but don't be copying the exact format or anything like that, do it the way you think it should be done. Katie, DripDrip and I will be judging songs not as much on quality as uniqueness, flair and cohesiveness. Other judges' "Me" trinities will also be posted while we wait for results. Stay tuned!
Entries due, via PM, to me: Tuesday, June 25, 5PM EST
PS: Don't forget to take a peak at the trinity of pointers in the OP... it could help you a lot.
Think I've got one or two ready. Will have to mull over the various possibilities for the third. Will our choices be posted for everyone to see or are they for the judges' eyes only?