MafiaScum Idol Season 1 (And the winner is...)
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If it makes you feel any better, I did the same thing!In post 81, Bellaphant wrote:...playing a karaoke version of the song and recording on our phones feels very amateur now....
Also, should there be any restrictions on editing/audio effects we use? I sort of thought it had to be a "live" performance. Otherwise, we could record each line several times and edit them together, then add reverb or pitch correcting. (Or the people with music editing skills could, anyway.)- Mina
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I think that maybe people could be allowed to opt in for either public or private constructive criticism if they want it. But your request was perfectly reasonable and polite, Malkon. Thank you so much for running this and keeping it a fun and positive experience. I know I struggle personally with "if it's not absolutely perfect and something that makes every person on the planet fall in love with it instantly, then it's terrible and embarrassing and should be banished from the light" for anything artistic, so this contest is a good way of getting over that.
Also, it makes me sad you've had bad experiences with Simon Cowell-types on other forums.- Mina
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Relatable, except replace "missing a submission" with "submitting embarrassing takes with multiple fuck-ups because I can never re-record."In post 159, Davsto wrote:Could be a tad late since I'm a bit busy tonight. I've recorded it but am not entirely happy since I'm finding it difficult to not hold back bc of nerves of family hearing and questioning. I'll keep taking part to the best of my ability since I'm not so shy about showing to you guys, but don't be too shocked if I end up leaving due to missing a submission somewhere down the line.- Mina
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<3Aristophanes wrote:
Yusssss!!In post 174, Mina wrote:To those who said I needed to project more and be more confident: uh, be careful what you wish for, that's all I'll say.
Sing it loud and powerfully, Queeina!
Parts of it are a bit, um, extra. What can I say, I was channeling the spirit of rock & roll.- Mina
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I used to be able to hit the high notes in Phantom...when I was ten. #MezzoProblemsIn post 221, lilith2013 wrote:I tried again and managed to hit the notes but it kind of just sounds like I’m screaming so idt this is the song for me I could probably do it if I had more than a week to regain my range, but alas. It could have been an awesome singoff!- Mina
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By the way, you should all be very thankful I'm trying to give my vocal cords a rest, because I was tempted to subject you to more cat murder with this song.
"Wow," you may be thinking. "I had no idea you were able to belt some of those ridiculous high notes." To which my response would be, "...no, I most certainly can't, but I wasn't going to let that stop me." This time instead of abusing my vocal cords, I think I'll abuse my lungs instead.- Mina
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You're welcome! I'm starting to hateIn post 264, toolenduso wrote:Sent! I had a lot of fun with this one, so thanks to Mina for the category.myselffor this category, though. It definitely looks like I'll wind up using the take I fuck up theleast.- Mina
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DON'T DO ITIn post 262, Aristophanes wrote:I'm so tempted to change my submission to something easier but I'm trying not to give in to that- Mina
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Omigod, that has basically been my life this round too! In the end, I wound up submitting a take with a couple of flaws because it was so hard to get one with no mistakes that also sounded good vocally. (Hoping Malkon took pity on me because of my song choice!)
This really makes you appreciate Broadway performers who do this live eight times a week and are always perfect.- Mina
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Congratulations to toolenduso! Listening to these now, and holy shit, the competition is steep. You guys did an amazing job.
Malkon, the shakiness in the middle is where you can tell the lack of oxygen was starting to catch up with me and I was holding on for dear life. Maybe trying to do Angelica, Eliza,andAlexander at the same was a bit over-ambitious.- Mina
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On My Own was my go-to audition song (along with I Dreamed a Dream--cliched, I know!) for over a decade, but luckily I grew out of it in time for me not to subject you to it. (I "considered" singing Defying Gravity in that it crossed my mind and I immediately went, "lmao NO.")lilith2013 wrote:
omgIn post 294, Bellaphant wrote:I'm taking it as a sign of personal growth that 'on my own' doesn't speak to me in the same way it did when I was 16!
Why don't we just make a bonus round in which everyone sings "Satisfied"?
And if people are offering specific notes, I'd be interested in feedback on the technical side. My entire shtick as a singer is having a good tone but no technique.- Mina
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/in in case it wasn't clearIn post 303, Flubbernugget wrote:
Also /inIn post 302, Haschel Cedricson wrote:
Oh yeah, I'll sign up for this.In post 293, lilith2013 wrote:let me know if anyone wants specific feedback from me - this is probably the one category I'd feel comfortable talking about- Mina
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It's a really difficult category because the songs are all written for different keys/vocal types. (And transposed versions tend not to sound as good.)In post 377, toolenduso wrote:I finally submitted! This category turned out to be much harder than I expected, and I wound up switching songs after I realized I couldn't figure out how to do my first pick without straight wrecking my voice. But I did have fun doing the one I settled on!- Mina
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No matter what you'll do, it'll be better than me playing the track on my laptop.In post 381, Davsto wrote:ugh i balanced my audio really poorly (backing track way too quiet even though it sounded a bit loud when i was editing??) but i'm happy enough with my singing and another take is probs too risky. ohwell.- Mina
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Congratulations toFlubbernugget and Haschel! (although I guess I spoiled it in my last post anyway)
Aristophanes, you will be sorely missed.
Yeah, Malkon, that song went on for about another minute of "Still loving you, Still loving you, I need your love," and I, uh, didn't really know what to do with the end. Thank you, and tbh, I think your critiques were pretty spot on given they aligned a lot with the stuff I cringed at while relistening!- Mina
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I hope our having different ranges means it's not the superfamous country hit besides Country Roads I was thinking of doing for similar reasons!In post 414, Davsto wrote:i know only like 5 country songs and only one was in range so enjoy that other superfamous country hit besides country roads
The more time I spend scouring YouTube for something off the beaten path, the likelier it seems I'll wind up defaulting to my original boring idea.- Mina
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My guess:In post 438, Bellaphant wrote:Submitted. I feel like I need a disclaimer that a lot of messages in country music are inherently problematicStand By Your Man- Mina
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I was going to submit a version of "Let It Go" in which I screamed/laughed through the entire second half. It would not have been pretty.In post 463, Flubbernugget wrote:
Same lmaoIn post 459, Mina wrote:Fuck it, I still have no voice, and my attempts to pull off easier songs keep bombing.
So instead of dropping out, I might as well have fun and go out in a blaze of glory. Last-minute way too ambitious song change, let's go!On second thought...I'm not subjecting anyone to that.- Mina
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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.- Mina
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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:
In post 424, Klick wrote:The eternal problem: 'I can sing 99% of this song great, but that one high note is a dealbreaker'- Mina
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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. <_<- Mina
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In post 499, Bellaphant wrote:....I will never be Joni Mitchell and that makes me sad.Spoiler: Spoiler about my entry- Mina
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My stretch goal for this round will be to sing a song in a foreign language that I speak very, very badly. It's a sentimental choice because I grew up listening to it, but if the foreign language + approximately five zillion key changes wind up being too ambitious for me, I also have a fallback option. - Mina
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