I'm a critic and you guys have typos.

tbug2007 · 10-26-2011, 10:43 AM

Actually, the title was a joke. Although it is true. Your Newbie guide has a bunch of BBCode problems.

Okay but yep, I'm new, so here's some stuff about me. I'm a male senior in high school, looking to go to Furman University next year. I've got a 4.0 GPA so I'm not a moron. My name's Taylor, and most likely a majority of the music I listen to none of you have ever heard of. But we need variety, right?

I'm also a SuperModerator of SuperCheats, a gaming website (don't worry, I'm not advertising :P), one of about ten. Kinda odd since I don't play too many games. Most of my games are pretty old. Gamecube, for the win.

I actually came here hoping to get some comments on some covers of songs I recorded solo. I have one microphone (SM57) and an X2u, which bypasses a mixer and sends the mic straight to a computer via USB. I use Audacity, possibly the worst recording software ever, and I have barely a clue how to use it. So my recording isn't top notch yet. But I think its drcent. I've got some crazy other bands to show you as well. Maybe even some album and song reviews.

As for sticking around, I'll wade around here for a while, but this was just one site I happened to stumble upon, so no guarantees quite yet. I'll try to stick around a good bit though.

Music taste is pretty cool. I'm all about a good live performance, and vocalists who have a real talent; I don't care if they don't have amazing sound quality in a studio album or they have variance in their voices. If the singer can actually SING and not simply use a computer to correct their voices, then I have a huge respect from them. No matter how good a studio album is, if they don't have much legitimate talent, they get nothing from me. Also, autotune sucks.

I'm a Christian, by the way. I have no idea what that has to do with anything, but I figured I'd throw that out there.

Paedantic Basterd · 10-26-2011, 11:15 AM

A couple of points before we get down to it:

1) What you listen to, I would wager many people here are aware of.
2) You've read our code guide, but possibly not our rules, as self promotion is strictly prohibited here, and you will have to become a member of the community before you may share your work.

And now: Welcome. If you so desire to stick around, you might do well here.

tbug2007 · 10-26-2011, 11:27 AM

1) I guess we'll see. I'll say it's unlikely though.

2) I did, and I realize. I read them. And notice I said "I came hoping," not "I am going to." I'll obviously be a part of the community, but that doesn't expell sharing something I'm proud of in an attempt to get critique to do better I the future. Self promotion typically means all you want is publicity. I'm looking for critique.

And now, hey!

So I dunno really where to start, so yeah.

OH!! And I'm Americanese.

Paedantic Basterd · 10-26-2011, 11:30 AM

Well, I'll advise you for now not to, purely on the basis that not all of the mods will come into this thread and see your intentions, and typically the course of action is to delete the thread and ban the user when self-promo material is posted. Just because I have had this talk with you doesn't mean everyone is aware, so I'd say just play it safe for a bit, and if you're still not sure whether you should post it, PM a mod and ask.

I would love to hear a list of your favourite bands. This isn't a challenge. It's probable I don't personally know them all. But it's always a good starting point.

tbug2007 · 10-26-2011, 11:32 AM

Right, that makes sense. xD I was just kinda throwing that out though. And yeah once I get home I'll post some of the bands. My fave is waaaay indie. But they're so good that it's amazing. So I'll be back in a bit and see what happens.

Paedantic Basterd · 10-26-2011, 11:33 AM

I'm not sure I can cope with the suspense. That's only a half facetious statement. I do want to know quite a bit.

tbug2007 · 10-26-2011, 11:55 AM

Oh. Huh. I guess I registered in the past some time ago. Weird, I don't remember that. Oh well. And I'll post them now ;D

SIRIUSB · 10-26-2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbug2007

2) I did, and I realize. I read them. And notice I said "I came hoping," not "I am going to." I'll obviously be a part of the community, but that doesn't expell sharing something I'm proud of in an attempt to get critique to do better I the future. Self promotion typically means all you want is publicity. I'm looking for critique.

Good luck with that!

tbug2007 · 10-26-2011, 12:22 PM

Can nobody here critique? D;

Paedantic Basterd · 10-26-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbug2007

Can nobody here critique? D;

He's just butthurt that we have rules on this website.

10-26-2011, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
tbug2007 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 24	I'm a critic and you guys have typos. Actually, the title was a joke. Although it is true. Your Newbie guide has a bunch of BBCode problems. Okay but yep, I'm new, so here's some stuff about me. I'm a male senior in high school, looking to go to Furman University next year. I've got a 4.0 GPA so I'm not a moron. My name's Taylor, and most likely a majority of the music I listen to none of you have ever heard of. But we need variety, right? I'm also a SuperModerator of SuperCheats, a gaming website (don't worry, I'm not advertising :P), one of about ten. Kinda odd since I don't play too many games. Most of my games are pretty old. Gamecube, for the win. I actually came here hoping to get some comments on some covers of songs I recorded solo. I have one microphone (SM57) and an X2u, which bypasses a mixer and sends the mic straight to a computer via USB. I use Audacity, possibly the worst recording software ever, and I have barely a clue how to use it. So my recording isn't top notch yet. But I think its drcent. I've got some crazy other bands to show you as well. Maybe even some album and song reviews. As for sticking around, I'll wade around here for a while, but this was just one site I happened to stumble upon, so no guarantees quite yet. I'll try to stick around a good bit though. Music taste is pretty cool. I'm all about a good live performance, and vocalists who have a real talent; I don't care if they don't have amazing sound quality in a studio album or they have variance in their voices. If the singer can actually SING and not simply use a computer to correct their voices, then I have a huge respect from them. No matter how good a studio album is, if they don't have much legitimate talent, they get nothing from me. Also, autotune sucks. I'm a Christian, by the way. I have no idea what that has to do with anything, but I figured I'd throw that out there.

10-26-2011, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	A couple of points before we get down to it: 1) What you listen to, I would wager many people here are aware of. 2) You've read our code guide, but possibly not our rules, as self promotion is strictly prohibited here, and you will have to become a member of the community before you may share your work. And now: Welcome. If you so desire to stick around, you might do well here.

10-26-2011, 11:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
tbug2007 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 24	1) I guess we'll see. I'll say it's unlikely though. 2) I did, and I realize. I read them. And notice I said "I came hoping," not "I am going to." I'll obviously be a part of the community, but that doesn't expell sharing something I'm proud of in an attempt to get critique to do better I the future. Self promotion typically means all you want is publicity. I'm looking for critique. And now, hey! So I dunno really where to start, so yeah. OH!! And I'm Americanese.

10-26-2011, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Well, I'll advise you for now not to, purely on the basis that not all of the mods will come into this thread and see your intentions, and typically the course of action is to delete the thread and ban the user when self-promo material is posted. Just because I have had this talk with you doesn't mean everyone is aware, so I'd say just play it safe for a bit, and if you're still not sure whether you should post it, PM a mod and ask. I would love to hear a list of your favourite bands. This isn't a challenge. It's probable I don't personally know them all. But it's always a good starting point.

10-26-2011, 11:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
tbug2007 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 24	Right, that makes sense. xD I was just kinda throwing that out though. And yeah once I get home I'll post some of the bands. My fave is waaaay indie. But they're so good that it's amazing. So I'll be back in a bit and see what happens.

10-26-2011, 11:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I'm not sure I can cope with the suspense. That's only a half facetious statement. I do want to know quite a bit.

10-26-2011, 11:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
tbug2007 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 24	Oh. Huh. I guess I registered in the past some time ago. Weird, I don't remember that. Oh well. And I'll post them now ;D

10-26-2011, 12:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
tbug2007 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 24	Can nobody here critique? D;