MafiaScum Idol Season 1 (And the winner is...)

[Haschel Cedricson]

Ok I expected everyone to do my song but then everyone* did part of your world

*two people

If it makes you feel better I considered your song.

[Mina]

I considered Be a Man and How Far I'll Go also. And I almost did Reflection for my audition. (Also, yes, Jolene was the song I was talking about during the country round.) I keep narrowly avoiding doubling up.

[Malkon05]

oh and the winner of the round has until 4pm PDT/7pm EDT to choose or I will RNG the round theme if not chosen...figured the rule would carry since it's been consistent but wanted it out there.

[Klick]

Ah well, not bad for my first time singing like this in front of people. Good luck everyone

[Bellaphant]

Let's do 70s

[Malkon05]

Bellaphant has chosen 70s. Here is how this is going to work. You will perform a song that was RELEASED in the 70s. If it was recorded in 69 but not released until January of 70, that is fine. However, I will not accept songs RECORDED in the 70s, but released in the 80s. Key here is the release date. If you have questions about this, I usually will refer to wikipedia for most entries.

The other thing that I will accept is covers of 70s songs so long as the original song was RELEASED in the 70s.

Deadline for this round will be 4pm PDT/7pm EDT this coming Saturday! Good luck

[Not_Mafia]

Does it matter which century?

[Malkon05]

...1970s please lol.

[Not_Mafia]

Letdown

[Aristophanes]

So much Little Mermaid! Love it! I am very excited to listen to these entries!

I would have also done that movie. For the record I'd have done more takes because there are some places where I screwed the lyrics but as a non-contestant I was happy with it.

Spoiler: Under the Spoiler

[toolenduso]

Some notes:

-For those wondering, yes, I am aware that it's "with all the

force

of a great typhoon." I've struggled to get that one right for like most of my life. "Force" and "strength" are so similar in my head, and the rhythm is exactly the same, etc.
-Because of the harmonies I never puzzled out exactly how Donny Osmond sang the very last "dark side of the moon" in that song until I started recording for this round. Once I figured out how he went up for all of those words and not just for the word "moon," I felt this miniature thrill because, well, harmonies are awesome, and this song is excellent at building up the energy.
-Donny Osmond did so freaking great with this song, and hearing how it came out when I sang it I gained a new appreciation for how well his singing supported the character. He sounded so authoritative and measured. I didn't know for a long time that it was a different singer for Li Shang than the performer who did the spoken parts (BD Wong), and I think a big part of that is because Osmond's voice felt like such a natural extension of Wong's delivery and the animation of the character.
-Damn lilith really held out that note at the end.
-Malkon's notes about emotional depth are interesting to me, they seem like a very tangible way to play around with different approaches to a song that I want to try out in the future. Honestly I usually just try to capture what I love most about the original performance, and volume/breath/style control could be a way to help match that but it could also be a way to take the emotional qualities of a song in a different direction.
-Ngl, I forgot there was music in Anastasia, but I liked that one. And I am always impressed when somebody can sing while dealing with throat issues and still rock it.

[Mina]

I loved your song, toolenduso! And you nailed that last note.

That song was a very strategic choice because it could be sung quietly. XD My attempt at "Let It Go" would have scored a 4/10. At first I was disappointed at blowing my signature karaoke song so early when I saw there was a 70s round, but I'm worried I have vocal nodules from the chronic cough, so time for me to find a song in a very low key.

[Bellaphant]

Til Donny Osmond Sung in mulan!

[lilith2013]

sorry guys, I think I'm going to drop this round.

[CreativeMod1]

So....I got bored and did a thing and I figured that this was probably the best place to share it.

https://soundcloud.com/creative-mod/youre-welcome

I see you've just done a disney themed songs last round so I wish I'd thought of this before hand xD

Spoiler: lyrics

Ok, ok, I see what's happening here
You're face to face with creative, and it's strange
You don't even know how you feel
It's adorable!
Well, it's nice to see that scummies never change
Open your eyes, let's begin
Yes, it's really me, it's Nicky: breathe it in!
I know it's a lot: the hair, the bod!
When you're staring at a creative-mod
What can I say except you're welcome
For the guides, the fun, the sigh
Hey, it's okay, it's okay
You're welcome
I'm just that fun moderator guy
Hey!
What has two hands that typed on the fly
When you were getting very high
This guy!
When the players got bold
Who hid some idols down below
You're looking for them, yo
Oh, also I extended the time
You're welcome!
To destress your days and keep you fine
Also I harnessed the sheets
You're welcome!
You can do quicker swaps, in your seats
So what can I say except you're welcome
For the proboards I made with glee
I made so you can play, it's okay
You're welcome!
Ha, I guess it's just my way of being me
You're welcome!
You're welcome!
Well, come to think of it
Kid, honestly I can go on and on
I can prep every challenge that we got going on
The rules, the post, the crowned, oh
That’s all done when Nicky’s around
I sit at home
I wear a tee
I post my results, now you got immunity
Where’s the idol?
Will it come my way?
Maybe ask Nicky when he's on the give-away
And the banners here on my posts
Made by the one that i love most
Look what i do
I make everything happen
Look at my keyboard just tippity-tappin'
Well, anyway let me say you're welcome
For the wonderful games you know
Hey, it's okay, it's okay
You're welcome!
Well, maybe it’s about time to change the flow
Hey, it's your day to say you're welcome
'Cause I'm gonna need that vote
I'm making a play, a play
You're welcome!
'Cause Nicky makes a terrible goat
You're welcome!
You're welcome!
And thank you!

[Malkon05]

That was lovely CM1 <3 thanks for sharing.

[toolenduso]

My song choice was perhaps a tad ambitious but I love the song and I'm happy I did it

frickin falsettos are

killer

, man

[toolenduso]

*a tad too ambitious

[Bellaphant]

I like a lot of this music to listen to, but singing it is haaaard

[Mina]

Relatable. So much of what I wanted was either eight minutes long or released in the late 60s/early 80s or too belty when I'm trying to rest my voice. I finally found out that one of the best albums of all time was released in 1971 and not in the late 1960s like I thought. So I'm hoping I magically become a better singer before the deadline because of the following:

The eternal problem: 'I can sing 99% of this song great, but that one high note is a dealbreaker'

[Haschel Cedricson]

I may need an extension until the evening; my Internet is out so I can neither download my backing track nor upload a completed song.

[Malkon05]

I have had a request to extend the deadline by 24 hours. I am going to grant it.

New deadline: Sunday at 4pm PDT/7pm EDT.

[Mina]

Argh, I finally recorded a decent take, and it's unusable because the air conditioner was on in the background. And now my neighbours are talking right above my bedroom.

Also, there's a 75% chance my submission will have someone loudly shouting "Take out the Widow!" and "Junkrat's dead!" in the background. <_<

[Not_Mafia]

Will the Sonic Adventure 2 soundtrack be a theme at any point?

[Bellaphant]

....I will never be Joni Mitchell and that makes me sad.