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Alright, here are the rules for the 2007 Karaoke Contest. We're expanding the contest to 35 acts and there are a few minor changes and clarifications from 2006, otherwise there should be nothing earth-shattering. Any questions, pls post or PM.
Contest Overview
The Fanime Con 2007 Karaoke Contest will take place on Saturday, May 26. 35 Individuals and Groups will vie for the right to be crowned the best singing act of Fanime Con! The Preliminary (qualifying) round will be from 1pm-4pm, and those who qualify will sing in the finals which are at 9PM. Contestants do not need to be present for the entire Preliminary round.
Eligibility
You must have a valid Fanime Con badge for Saturday.
Fanime Con Karaoke staff, Guests of Honor, and Industry members are ineligible to compete in the contest.
If you compete as a group, all members of the group must perform in both rounds to be eligible for a prize. You may not add or change group members between rounds. All members of the group must sing during both songs, either as lead or as backup.
Signing Up
Contest pre-registration will start on Sunday, May 6. Stay tuned to the Fanime Con Live Programming forum and this web page for more information on online pre-registration for the Karaoke Contest.
To keep the length of the contest reasonable, the number of acts is limited to 35. Signups are first come, first served.
We will accept up to 30 spots before the convention. An additional five spots will be reserved for at-con sign-ups. Online sign-ups close once we receive 30 valid entries. Any at-con sign-ups in excess of the five allotted spots will be placed on a waiting list. Note that every year, we get some cancellations and no-shows, so even if you are on the waiting list, your chances of being in the contest are excellent.
Contestants who pre-register for the convention must check in no later than 30 minutes before the start of the qualifying round. Failure to check-in could result in loss of your spot in the contest. Once the contest starts, the MC will only call the names of those who have checked in. To check-in for the contest, bring your Fanime Con badge and your contest music (see below for more detail).
Check-in and at-con sign-ups for the contest will be taken in the Karaoke room (Hall C in the San Jose Convention Center), starting when the Karaoke room opens on Friday evening. To sign up, please bring your Fanime Con badge and your contest music CD.
Selecting Your Songs
Songs must be from the following categories: Anime, video game, or J-rock/J-pop.
English songs which were not originally created for an anime series or video game, or straight covers of such songs (for example, Fly Me To The Moon) are not allowed. English songs which are significantly changed or adapted from the original version (for example, rearranged and has Japanese verses) are okay. If you are in doubt as to whether a song is acceptable for the contest, please ask us before signing up, and we will make a ruling.
Original English or other non-Japanese songs from the dubbed version of an anime series or game are okay. (For example, the American version of Sailor Moon, or songs from Robotech.)
No a cappella singing.
You should follow the song's original lyrics. Folks who want to write and perform their own original lyrics should sign up for our Original Lyrics Contest, which is Sunday night.
If contestants bring their own music, they must provide their own songs on an audio CD. No MDs, mp3s CDs, cassettes, or mp3 players.
We will make a reasonable effort to return your CD to you, but are ultimately not responsible for lost or forgotten CDs. It is the responsibility of the contestant to claim their CD after the contest. Unclaimed CDs may be disposed of at our discretion after the convention. If your CD is hard to replace we strongly suggest you claim it immediately after you have sung.
Contestants who sign up at the convention may choose songs from our open mic library if they cannot provide their own music. However, this is done at the contestant's own risk. We are not responsible if the song sounds different from what the contestant was expecting, and we do not guarantee the availability of any particular song.
Contestants must provide their own song lyrics, if needed, except for contestants who use our song open mic library.
Songs must be in their original format as on the released CD and may not be edited, altered, or remixed by the contestant or other party in any way. Remixes which have appeared on an official released CD (for example, one of the many different remixes by Ayumi Hamasaki) are okay.
All contestants who do not have karaoke versions of their songs must perform with vocal dampening turned on. We want to hear you, not the original vocal track. Vocal dampening has been known to have unexpected effects with some songs, so if you don t have the karaoke version of a song, we strongly suggest that you test out the song first at home.
You may not use the same song in both rounds of the contest.
Songs are limited to two and a half minutes (TV version, or one verse and chorus) for the Preliminary round, and five minutes for final round songs. Songs longer than these limits will be faded out when the limit is reached.
Scoring
Contestants will be scored on singing merit (67%), and presentation/showmanship (33%).
In addition, "Coolness Points" can be earned. Coolness Points can be earned for anything which, simply, in the judge's determination, is cool, and can add up to an additional 10% bonus to the score.
The top 10 scoring acts in the qualifying round qualify for the Finals. In the Finals, the winners will be determined by the sum of their preliminary round score and their final round score.
In case of a tie in the preliminary round, all tied acts will advance to the final round. In the event of a tie in the finals, the final round score is the tiebreaker. If the final round scores are the same between the tied contestants, then a vote of the judges will determine final placement.
All decisions made by the judges are final.
Conduct
As a convention for anime fans of all ages, Fanime Con has certain standards of behavior which all convention attendees should abide by at all times. Karaoke is no exception.
All aspects of the act, including, but not limited to: costume, conduct on stage, and song lyrics, are to abide by no worse than a PG-13 standard. If you re in doubt as to whether something is suitable, just ask yourself: Would you do this in front of your mother? If you're still in doubt, please email or post and tell us what you have in mind, and we'll make a decision.
If any violations of this policy occur, Fanime Con Karaoke staff reserves the right to disqualify offenders from the contest and/or terminate the act in mid-song. In extreme cases, offenders may also be subject to convention penalties including loss of badge and removal from the convention.
During the contest, no interaction with the judges or the MC is allowed. Contestants may not touch or approach the judge's table. Contestants may not go into the audience or use a audience member in their act. Actions that encourage general audience participation as a whole (such as asking the crowd to clap along to the song) are okay.
The only persons allowed in the performing area are the MC, Fanime Con Karaoke staff and guests, judges, and contestants.
The countdown to May 6 has begun!
Ok, I have a couple of questions. ^^
1. Is there an age limit for the karaoke contest?
2. How many rounds in the karaoke contest are there in total?
Or is there only a preliminary round and a final round...
3. The people who get into the final round, where are the results put? (For e.g. In front of the door or something like that)
4. So, we are not allowed to sing only one song for the whole karaoke contest?
5. For the preliminary round, do we HAVE to get there by 1pm? Can we just drop in like at 3 or something?
6. For "Cool" points, how can you be "cool?" I just don't get that. Lol. Like you need to be all smooth, good looking, and etc? o.O!?
7. For the karaoke, what happens if it isn't really official. Because I know this guy online, who made a karaoke out of a famous song. But it isn't really official, but can I still use it? Because the official song does not have an official karaoke.
Sorry, it just seems blurry to me. ^^ Thank you for your time.
Good luck to anyone who participates~
Quote from: "anime_freakx1000"Ok, I have a couple of questions. ^^
1. Is there an age limit for the karaoke contest?
2. How many rounds in the karaoke contest are there in total?
Or is there only a preliminary round and a final round...
3. The people who get into the final round, where are the results put? (For e.g. In front of the door or something like that)
4. So, we are not allowed to sing only one song for the whole karaoke contest?
5. For the preliminary round, do we HAVE to get there by 1pm? Can we just drop in like at 3 or something?
6. For "Cool" points, how can you be "cool?" I just don't get that. Lol. Like you need to be all smooth, good looking, and etc? o.O!?
7. For the karaoke, what happens if it isn't really official. Because I know this guy online, who made a karaoke out of a famous song. But it isn't really official, but can I still use it? Because the official song does not have an official karaoke.
Sorry, it just seems blurry to me. ^^ Thank you for your time.
Good luck to anyone who participates~
1. No.
2. Two rounds (preliminary and finals)
3. Sign outside the Karaoke room.
4. You cannot sing the same song in both rounds.
5. When you sign up, you will pick when you want to go (early, late, or don't care). Then I will post the contestant order. As long as you are there when your name is called it's fine.
6. It's up to the judges. Generally it's things like singing a particularly high note well. Think of it more as bonus points for a good performance.
7. Official songs only- no "homemade" karaoke tracks.
Ah, kk, thanks for the info. ^^ And, where is exactly is the karaoke room?
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Quote from: "anime_freakx1000"Ah, kk, thanks for the info. ^^ And, where is exactly is the karaoke room?
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Hall C in the Convention Center.
Can we have a new rule for Karaoke room?
* Rob cannot sing... ever.
I think that's a good rule.
Thank you, Galewolf. ^^
Quote from: "SohmaYuki"Can we have a new rule for Karaoke room?
* Rob cannot sing... ever.
I think that's a good rule.
But Rob did like.. the BEST Mononoke Ending I've like. totally ever heard!
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But Rob did like.. the BEST Mononoke Ending I've like. totally ever heard!
Gotta admit, that was quite a memorable rendition!
i know its not time yet to sign up, but when the time comes, where do we go to sign up for it?
Online...or if you get lucky at the con (your best bet is to register online)
Quote from: "HeeroYuy135"Online...or if you get lucky at the con (your best bet is to register online)
Agreed.
Do those 30 spots usually fill up on the first day after the link is posted?
When the time comes, signup instructions will be posted here on the forums.
Historically, it takes at least a few days for the signups to fill up, but I wouldn't wait too long!
I plan on signing up on May 6, I just wanted to know if I needed to stay up until midnight to do it or not.
are the prizes the same as 2006? as in.. the winners get optional masq preformance and seats??
I have another time issue similiar to anime freak - I have a cosplay gathering at 1pm on saturday, so could I check in before 12:30 and then show up at 3pm for the prelims? In that case, should I select "Late" as my time preference when I sign up online? Thanks ^_^
Are Dance Dance revolution songs legit if they are least partly in Japanese?
Quote from: "Inuashley"I have another time issue similiar to anime freak - I have a cosplay gathering at 1pm on saturday, so could I check in before 12:30 and then show up at 3pm for the prelims? In that case, should I select "Late" as my time preference when I sign up online? Thanks ^_^
Yes, exactly. You should also sign up on May 6 to assure that you get a late enough spot. The earlier you sign up, the later you'll be if you specify "late as possible"
Quote from: "Jailbait"Are Dance Dance revolution songs legit if they are least partly in Japanese?
Yes.
Quote from: "jetspectacular"
are the prizes the same as 2006? as in.. the winners get optional masq preformance and seats??
I am waiting for an answer from Masquerade on whether the contest winner will be able to perform this year. Otherwise the prizes are the same.
Quote from: "RyannBTW"
I plan on signing up on May 6, I just wanted to know if I needed to stay up until midnight to do it or not.
We do not know yet what time during the day the signups will be up. It could be in the afternoon, or it could be late that night. We'll try and give a heads-up a couple of days before.
Quote from: "GaleWolf"Quote from: "RyannBTW"
I plan on signing up on May 6, I just wanted to know if I needed to stay up until midnight to do it or not.
We do not know yet what time during the day the signups will be up. It could be in the afternoon, or it could be late that night. We'll try and give a heads-up a couple of days before.
Much appreciated.
Quote from: "GaleWolf"Quote from: "Inuashley"I have another time issue similiar to anime freak - I have a cosplay gathering at 1pm on saturday, so could I check in before 12:30 and then show up at 3pm for the prelims? In that case, should I select "Late" as my time preference when I sign up online? Thanks ^_^
Yes, exactly. You should also sign up on May 6 to assure that you get a late enough spot. The earlier you sign up, the later you'll be if you specify "late as possible"
Quote from: "Jailbait"Are Dance Dance revolution songs legit if they are least partly in Japanese?
Yes.
Quote from: "jetspectacular"
are the prizes the same as 2006? as in.. the winners get optional masq preformance and seats??
I am waiting for an answer from Masquerade on whether the contest winner will be able to perform this year. Otherwise the prizes are the same.
Quote from: "RyannBTW"
I plan on signing up on May 6, I just wanted to know if I needed to stay up until midnight to do it or not.
We do not know yet what time during the day the signups will be up. It could be in the afternoon, or it could be late that night. We'll try and give a heads-up a couple of days before.
That's what I thought, thanks ^^
Do we have to list what songs we'll be doing when we sign up, or can we just bring a CD with a bunch of different songs and tell the sign-in desk which track we've chosen?
Also, a lot of official kareoke songs I have are for the long version, not the TV version. Would it be better to chose a song that can be easily faded out, or can there be an exception to the no-song-editing rule so that I can edit a song whose TV version takes pieces from both the beginning and ending of a song.
I suppose changing the key for a kareoke version isn't allowed, huh?
Quote from: "kuroi"Do we have to list what songs we'll be doing when we sign up, or can we just bring a CD with a bunch of different songs and tell the sign-in desk which track we've chosen?
When you sign up, you do have to list your songs. This is so we can adjust the contest order if more than one person picks the same song. However, you can change the songs when you check in for the contest. Once you have checked in, however, you cannot change songs any more.
QuoteAlso, a lot of official kareoke songs I have are for the long version, not the TV version. Would it be better to chose a song that can be easily faded out, or can there be an exception to the no-song-editing rule so that I can edit a song whose TV version takes pieces from both the beginning and ending of a song.
Pick a song that can be easily faded out.
QuoteI suppose changing the key for a kareoke version isn't allowed, huh?
Nope.
Okay, I'm slightly confused now.
You said no to another poster over "making" a karaoke track--, but if you were to bring the original, and then have voice dampening applied at Fanime, then wouldn't you technically be making a karaoke track?
My song in question is the EXACT same as the original, except it doesn't have vocals. Unfortunately with voice dampening, all the bass and drums disappears, so it wouldn't really work in my favor to have it done at Fanime. So if we simply do the voice dampening ourselves, or another person already has done it, is it still not allowed? There are no other changes made to the song, the only difference is the vocals are removed.
And my second question is basically that I'd like a better definition of "audio CD". If I were to burn the CD, what format should it be in? .wav? No mp3s, so no .mp3 files, right? Is there a specific file used that I can convert my mp3s from to make them karaoke appropriate? Basically, what file extension should my files have?
Thanks for all your hard work on this, I wanna make my performances as best as possible XD!
Quote from: "arcadiapandora"Okay, I'm slightly confused now.
You said no to another poster over "making" a karaoke track--, but if you were to bring the original, and then have voice dampening applied at Fanime, then wouldn't you technically be making a karaoke track?
My song in question is the EXACT same as the original, except it doesn't have vocals. Unfortunately with voice dampening, all the bass and drums disappears, so it wouldn't really work in my favor to have it done at Fanime. So if we simply do the voice dampening ourselves, or another person already has done it, is it still not allowed? There are no other changes made to the song, the only difference is the vocals are removed.
The Karaoke Contest is a singing contest, not a contest of who has the best audio editing skills. If your song is the official karaoke version of the original (as in, it's on the CD single or an album) then we would run it without the vocal dampening. But you cannot take the original and alter it to remove the vocals.
Vocal dampening does not make a new track; it is an effect applied to the song while it is playing that masks out what the computer guesses is the vocal track.
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And my second question is basically that I'd like a better definition of "audio CD". If I were to burn the CD, what format should it be in? .wav? No mp3s, so no .mp3 files, right? Is there a specific file used that I can convert my mp3s from to make them karaoke appropriate? Basically, what file extension should my files have?
The "no mp3s" rule is primarily against audio players- we don't want to deal with a stack of iPods and I'm sure most folks would not want to risk losing them at the convention.
The CD should be audio (as in readable on a non-computer CD player) or it can have mp3, .aac, or .wav file formats. No .ogg files please.
If you are burning a CD for the contest and really want to help make things easier for the staff, name your tracks as follows:
Real Name - Song Title (Karaoke) Round.mp3
Obviously, leave out the (Karaoke) part if it is not a karaoke track.
Round is either PRELIMINARY or FINALS.
Okay, here's one:
I plan on singing "Running in the 90's" (a eurobeat song) by Max Coveri. Not a problem, it's from both an anime and video game.
I may also plan on singing "Bazooka Pistolero" or another Eurobeat song by Franz Tornado, or "Rock and Roll Is my Life" by Jock Lee, also Eurobeat. I'm not so sure if Pistolero's been in a game, and I'm just about certain that Futureland is not from a Video Game or Anime or whatnot. However, Eurobeat is a rather popular (or, at least, was at one time) genre of music to Japan, and important to some of the facets of its culture, especially Ganguro.
Would these other songs, the exact same genre as the previous but not quite in a video game or anime, be acceptable, or must they stay true to the Anime, Video Game, J-Pop or (fourth category) form? If so, I've got plenty of other tracks I can bring out.
I would like to sing "Brothers" from Fullmetal alchemist, but I would like to sing the Vic Minogna version where he sang it in english. I have the karaoke of the song, so is it okay if I sing it even though it is not in it's original language, but translated into english and recorded by the voice actor?
Thank you for the updates!! I'll mark May 6 on my calendar... and practice some songs to choose from for the contest until then. :)
one question; will people who are trying out for the preliminary rounds need to stay through the whole thing, or only until they're finished with their own performance?
^
oh! I know the answer! XDD! You don't need to stay for the whole thing, you can go after you're done. But you would want to be there when it ends like at 4 or something? because they are going to post the results. ^^
oh..and a question...if there is no karaoke for a certain song, can i just burn the origina song to a cd and give it, and then you guys would dampen it? o.O
1. For the song selection, what if there is a piano version of the song created just for an anime or game series? Can we use that?
2. What do you mean by we're being judged on our appearance? If its just J-pop, do we dress like the singer (which may be hard to tell the difference between singer and person, since the person is hardly known)? Or just showing up and/or wearing clothes?
3. Say we have both two different versions... can we test dampened and choose or is it choose and hope?
Quote from: "theeyokai"1. For the song selection, what if there is a piano version of the song created just for an anime or game series? Can we use that?
2. What do you mean by we're being judged on our appearance? If its just J-pop, do we dress like the singer (which may be hard to tell the difference between singer and person, since the person is hardly known)? Or just showing up and/or wearing clothes?
3. Say we have both two different versions... can we test dampened and choose or is it choose and hope?
1. Yes.
2. There is no requirement to dress like the singer or to cosplay. Your outwards appearance is not counted in the Presentation score. But the audience might appreciate it!
3. Please test on your own before the con. (Search the older topics on this forum for how to find vocal dampening software for your computer). If you cannot do this, then try it during Open Mic on Friday night. Once you check in and submit your CD, no changes to your music!
Quoteoh..and a question...if there is no karaoke for a certain song, can i just burn the origina song to a cd and give it, and then you guys would dampen it?
Yes.
QuoteI would like to sing "Brothers" from Fullmetal alchemist, but I would like to sing the Vic Minogna version where he sang it in english.
Did Vic perform this version in the dubbed version of FMA? If so, it is okay. If it's something he made up on his own for fun, then no.
This may sound like kind of a stupid question.
Some of the songs I would like to perform are from tokusatsu series...sentai, Kamen Rider, Kikaider, and the like. Can those be entered too?
And NO, I do not do the Power Rangers dubs. The songs in the English versions are not that good IMHO.
Quote from: "KusanagiShiro"This may sound like kind of a stupid question.
Some of the songs I would like to perform are from tokusatsu series...sentai, Kamen Rider, Kikaider, and the like. Can those be entered too?
And NO, I do not do the Power Rangers dubs. The songs in the English versions are not that good IMHO.
Aw, c'mon, what was wrong with the first series theme song?
GO GO POWAH RANGAAAAAHHHHS! XD
At any rate, my question above still stands.
I have a karaoke version of a song, but its the one that is shortened by someone so it would be the T.V. size.
would that count as edited and not accepted?
Quote from: "yumicchi88"I have a karaoke version of a song, but its the one that is shortened by someone so it would be the T.V. size.
would that count as edited and not accepted?
We only accept music that either has appeared in the series/video game itself, or is on an official CD soundtrack. No fan-edited or fan-made versions.
Regarding sentai/eurobeat songs: The sentai song is okay. The eurobeat not from any anime or video game would be kind of a stretch.
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Nevermind...I just saw that the first round song is to be two and a HALF minutes. That helps =)
Quote from: "GaleWolf"Quote from: "yumicchi88"I have a karaoke version of a song, but its the one that is shortened by someone so it would be the T.V. size.
would that count as edited and not accepted?
We only accept music that either has appeared in the series/video game itself, or is on an official CD soundtrack. No fan-edited or fan-made versions.
Regarding sentai/eurobeat songs: The sentai song is okay. The eurobeat not from any anime or video game would be kind of a stretch.
so it would be accepted if the song has appeared in the series. then its ok?
Quote from: "GaleWolf"
QuoteI would like to sing "Brothers" from Fullmetal alchemist, but I would like to sing the Vic Minogna version where he sang it in english.
Did Vic perform this version in the dubbed version of FMA? If so, it is okay. If it's something he made up on his own for fun, then no.
I don't think he sang it in the dubbed version, but he did release a recording of him singing it, so it must have some permission or officiality from the anime series. I don't see how it would be less official than a remix. I remember one year a girl sang "Fly me to the Moon" with an added verse at the beginning, completely in english, and she got 5th place. So by that reasoning, I think I could perfom this song in english, especially since this song was written solely for the anime series.
This is a little embarassing to ask, but I'm horrible at rote memorization. I mean, I have enough trouble memorizing songs in English, but it takes a killer amount of effort for me to get even a half-assed product in terms of remembering Japanese lyrics. So, I gotta ask, would it be illegal (or even frowned upon) to wear ear buds set to sync with one's song? It's pathetic, I know, but I still gotta ask...
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oh! I know the answer! XDD! You don't need to stay for the whole thing, you can go after you're done. But you would want to be there when it ends like at 4 or something? because they are going to post the results. ^^
oh..and a question...if there is no karaoke for a certain song, can i just burn the origina song to a cd and give it, and then you guys would dampen it? o.O
Thank you. ^_^
Quote from: "Akira Miyamoto"This is a little embarassing to ask, but I'm horrible at rote memorization. I mean, I have enough trouble memorizing songs in English, but it takes a killer amount of effort for me to get even a half-assed product in terms of remembering Japanese lyrics. So, I gotta ask, would it be illegal (or even frowned upon) to wear ear buds set to sync with one's song? It's pathetic, I know, but I still gotta ask...
I think I read somewhere before that this was not allowed, plus it would be hard to properly sync up with the music everyone else hears.
I think holding lyrics in your hand is allowed though.
Ah, well there's something, even if it's a massive hit to your cool points...still better than losing presentation points because one can't remember their lyrics.
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On another note, I did a forum search for a vocal dampener...couldn't find it...perhaps a helping hand from my fellow con-goers?
Quote from: "Akira Miyamoto"Ah, well there's something, even if it's a massive hit to your cool points...still better than losing presentation points because one can't remember their lyrics.
My thoughts exactly. I'm still going to memorize it, but I'm planning on taking the paper, just in case.
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On another note, I did a forum search for a vocal dampener...couldn't find it...perhaps a helping hand from my fellow con-goers?
Okay, I've got a bunch of questions before I make a decision on what song I'll register with...
1. Is an original song by a J-pop artist but sung completely in English okay if it was released on a single for a song featured in a video game?
2. Are we allowed to use instrumental versions of the song as a kareoke track? (like instead of vocals, the notes are played on another instrument, like piano or fllute)
3. I know it says no a capella, but if a song starts out a capella for the first verse, but then has accompaniment for the second, is that okay?
4. Can we register both as part of a duet and single, or will we have to choose one or the other?
^_^ sorry for all the questions! I've just been having a hard time narrowing down songs. Thanks in advance!
..today is May 6...X_X...*is waiting for application*
Quote from: "anime_freakx1000"..today is May 6...X_X...*is waiting for application*
You and me both. I have my email account open in another tab so I can watch for notification (assuming they make a post in this thread when the link is available).
Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "anime_freakx1000"..today is May 6...X_X...*is waiting for application*
You and me both. I have my email account open in another tab so I can watch for notification (assuming they make a post in this thread when the link is available).
I shall be checking until I have to go to work...
Quote from: "HeeroYuy135"Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "anime_freakx1000"..today is May 6...X_X...*is waiting for application*
You and me both. I have my email account open in another tab so I can watch for notification (assuming they make a post in this thread when the link is available).
I shall be checking until I have to go to work...
Want me to call you when it comes up?
It seems everyone's waiting on pins and needles...I myself stayed up past midnight last night to see if they'd post it then....
Also, are J-Pop songs on Japanese releases of American movies count?
(Web of Night (English) by T.M. Revolution)
Quote from: "Akira Miyamoto"It seems everyone's waiting on pins and needles...I myself stayed up past midnight last night to see if they'd post it then....
Also, are J-Pop songs on Japanese releases of American movies count?
(Web of Night (English) by T.M. Revolution)
I actually asked about that (on page 2 I think), and they said it would be posted some time during the day.
As for the song, it's still J-Pop, isn't it? Ergo it is allowed.
Rock on! Thanks.
where should i be looking at to see the sign-up update!!
Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "HeeroYuy135"Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "anime_freakx1000"..today is May 6...X_X...*is waiting for application*
You and me both. I have my email account open in another tab so I can watch for notification (assuming they make a post in this thread when the link is available).
I shall be checking until I have to go to work...
Want me to call you when it comes up?
Yeah...
Quote from: "yumicchi88"where should i be looking at to see the sign-up update!!
I looked at last year's thread for reference, and it should appear at the bottom of the first post.
Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "yumicchi88"where should i be looking at to see the sign-up update!!
I looked at last year's thread for reference, and it should appear at the bottom of the first post.
thank you for the info! so, i guess they are not ready yet. i cant wait!
oh, speaking of signing up, do you have to list songs you are singing with it?
Quote from: "yumicchi88"Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "yumicchi88"where should i be looking at to see the sign-up update!!
I looked at last year's thread for reference, and it should appear at the bottom of the first post.
thank you for the info! so, i guess they are not ready yet. i cant wait!
oh, speaking of signing up, do you have to list songs you are singing with it?
Yes, for scheduling reasons. Let's say we have three people singing the latest Bleach opening theme. These three people would be spread through the preliminaries so that the audience doesn't have to hear the same song two or three times in a row. Get it?
Is it okay if you sing a song usually sung by a girl and just lower it an octave?
^
I think its ok...just as long as you don't lower the key of the karaoke. ^^ Because you can't do that in the karaoke contest...
O_O..I AM STILL WAITING! XDD! ARGGHHH! *is not a patient person*
Me neither. I'm going back and forth between this thread and my costume every few minutes. @_@
Yea...sigh..><...not up yet..
Quote from: "anime_freakx1000"Yea...sigh..><...not up yet..
*Glances at clock* It's not going to be "May 6" for much longer.
Lol..yea..XD;;
Waa you're right! I've been so worried that while I was at work that they'd have posted it and everyone would've filled up all the spaces, and while I'm glad that there's nothing filled up yet, I still wanna know when they're goint to list the sign-ups ><
Crap...I don't even completely know for sure what songs I'm doing so I hope I dont' have to liste those when I sign up...but I bet you have to...I really dont' remember what it was like last year.
I've had my two figured out since before the official 2007 rules thread was posted. :P
Quote from: "RyannBTW"I've had my two figured out since before the official 2007 rules thread was posted. :P
That's cool. I thought I knew what I was doing at first but...I've changed my mind. I was debating on whether or not I should really do a song from the Anime my cosplay will be from or whatever. It does make me sad that they won't let you take an existing non-karaoke song and make it into a karaoke one, cuz a lot of great songs don't have karaokes. I don't undrestand how come of allt he lacus clyne songs in gumdan seed they chose "mizu no akashi" to make a karaoke for and not "shizuka na yoru ni" or "fields of hope", which are to me the better songs. Sorry, I'm rambling, lol ^^; oops...
If I can repair it in time, I'll be wearing my cosplay from the show my songs are from... Actually, I fear another malfunction with that thing, so if I'm going to throw in any dance moves, I should probably wear something else.
^
Cools. =D!!! XD!
..8:00...X_X...I hope they don't post it at midnight..>.>...or I have to register tomorrow...sigh.....X_X!! THIS WAITING IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!
Me too.
Quote from: "anime_freakx1000"^
Cools. =D!!! XD!
..8:00...X_X...I hope they don't post it at midnight..>.>...or I have to register tomorrow...sigh.....X_X!! THIS WAITING IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!
I know, totally! I'm losing what little bit of my mind I have left. T_T
Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "anime_freakx1000"^
Cools. =D!!! XD!
..8:00...X_X...I hope they don't post it at midnight..>.>...or I have to register tomorrow...sigh.....X_X!! THIS WAITING IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!
I know, totally! I'm losing what little bit of my mind I have left. T_T
Woah, we're supposed to have two songs?
Does anyone know any good programs for vocal dampening? My CD player sometimes cuts out the vocal track and nothing else, but that's because it's broken and weird, and I'd like to see what some of the songs sound like dampened.
They've got two and a half hours left in May 6th...then it's back to worrying that everyone will sign up while I can't access it...;_;
dangit! I have play rehearsal from 9am to 10pm straight tommorrow because our drama teacher is insane! I won't have computer access for most of tomorrow to even sign-up.... ;_;
Sooo..I guess it's sign up list camping from now until it's posted then.
haha. indeed.
sigh..i cant do that though..i might secretly sign up tomorrow from my school's libraries computeres..XD;;..hehe..if the sign up..comes up.
X_X...arghh...sigh..well..good night you guys. ^^
So much for May 6...
Well! I know what I'm doing first thing in the morning.
Lol, me too.
Me three!
Me four!
My tent's set, I'll wait as long as I need to...up to until 12 AM-ish...
sigh.. I have a heavy midterm in the morning, and being attatched to this forum for the past few hours has NOT been worth it.
Oh wells.
Quote from: "jetspectacular"sigh.. I have a heavy midterm in the morning, and being attatched to this forum for the past few hours has NOT been worth it.
Oh wells.
Good luck on your midterm! ^_^
grading English papers- great way to pass time while waiting...in all actuality, I'm just browsing old sites.
One hour, fifteen minutes to go...then I'm out until six
so i guess there is no update yet....
i wonder what's wrong
Sign ups are now open! :D
Quote from: "kuroi"Okay, I've got a bunch of questions before I make a decision on what song I'll register with...
1. Is an original song by a J-pop artist but sung completely in English okay if it was released on a single for a song featured in a video game?
2. Are we allowed to use instrumental versions of the song as a kareoke track? (like instead of vocals, the notes are played on another instrument, like piano or fllute)
3. I know it says no a capella, but if a song starts out a capella for the first verse, but then has accompaniment for the second, is that okay?
4. Can we register both as part of a duet and single, or will we have to choose one or the other?
^_^ sorry for all the questions! I've just been having a hard time narrowing down songs. Thanks in advance!
1 to 3: Yes
4. Only one entry per person, so you would have to choose between duet and single.
Quote from: "arcadiapandora"Sign ups are now open! :D
Where? I don't see a link.
Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "arcadiapandora"Sign ups are now open! :D
Where? I don't see a link.
...I don't either...I've checked all the pages and the website...
its on a different forum. its like 5 forum below this one.
I saw it and signed up! Yay!
Quote from: "RyannBTW"I saw it and signed up! Yay!
I guess now I need to get on that memorization and practice.
I auditioned. >^^<...sigh..I hope I got a spot..><
Quote from: "anime_freakx1000"I auditioned. >^^<...sigh..I hope I got a spot..><
me too. im kinda worried...
It looks like we will fill up the 30 pre-con spots very soon (there are three spots left as of this writing) so I will go ahead and post the list of names this weekend.
Quote from: "GaleWolf"It looks like we will fill up the 30 pre-con spots very soon (there are three spots left as of this writing) so I will go ahead and post the list of names this weekend.
*claps hands together and rub them* Alright, I can't wait to see what we've got!
Oh, and as for scheduling, I put "as late as possible", but really I just want to go to the Naruto gathering during the first hour, so any time during the second half is fine.
Sigh..I keep on freaking out that I might have wrote something wrong. ;-;... *must see list* XDD!
Uhhh...I don't remember when I scheaduled to go up, but I might need to change it...
I had put down "TV Version" for one of the songs...would this mean that the actual full song would play and I would only sing the part that's part of the "TV Version," or will the actual "TV Version" play?
It's almost weekend, so I guess we find out soon!
its weekend!! i wait, i wait....
never mind, i cant wait!!! ><
Quote from: "yumicchi88"its weekend!! i wait, i wait....
never mind, i cant wait!!! ><
Just chill! We'll find out soon enough. *crosses fingers*
Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "yumicchi88"its weekend!! i wait, i wait....
never mind, i cant wait!!! ><
Just chill! We'll find out soon enough. *crosses fingers*
ok, breath in~ breath out~...
ill be making some ringtones while im waiting...
When is the list going to be posted; it's already Sunday><
Quote from: "Inuashley"When is the list going to be posted; it's already Sunday><
If things go the same as when the link went up, probably about 11:30 tonight.
Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "Inuashley"When is the list going to be posted; it's already Sunday><
If things go the same as when the link went up, probably about 11:30 tonight.
Guess it's camping time again :o.
Quote from: "arcadiapandora"Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "Inuashley"When is the list going to be posted; it's already Sunday><
If things go the same as when the link went up, probably about 11:30 tonight.
Guess it's camping time again :o.
Yay! I love camping! <3
Quote from: "arcadiapandora"Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "Inuashley"When is the list going to be posted; it's already Sunday><
If things go the same as when the link went up, probably about 11:30 tonight.
Guess it's camping time again :o.
all this waiting is killing my sleep...totally worth it though...
weekend is over in 2 min!!!
Alright, I waited til 1am. Here's to hoping it's posted sometime tomorrow!
ok, im looking at this floor map for convention center, but i dont see Hall C. I see Room C and Exhibit Hall 3. where exactly is it?
same place as open mic karaoke?
Quote from: "yumicchi88"ok, im looking at this floor map for convention center, but i dont see Hall C. I see Room C and Exhibit Hall 3. where exactly is it?
same place as open mic karaoke?
Yes, Room C is the same as Hall C.
Quote from: "GaleWolf"Quote from: "yumicchi88"ok, im looking at this floor map for convention center, but i dont see Hall C. I see Room C and Exhibit Hall 3. where exactly is it?
same place as open mic karaoke?
Yes, Room C is the same as Hall C.
ok! thank you!
what is the time limit per song?
2:30 for preliminary
5:00 for Final round
Does it have to be 2:30? Could we just sing the beginning and the chorus and finish? XDD?!
Quote from: "anime_freakx1000"Does it have to be 2:30? Could we just sing the beginning and the chorus and finish? XDD?!
No, I believe that you can have them cut the song off at a specified point before 2:30, that's what I'm going to do ^_^
when you finish singing where you want to end, you take a bow or something that will que the monitor person to fade the song.
thats what it says on the start list topic.
but maybe its good to specify where to cut off before hand.
Haha, I just decided that I hate my prelim song, so I just ditched it and learned a new song I've never heard before in my life in 20 minutes. XDD
Quote from: "Inuashley"Haha, I just decided that I hate my prelim song, so I just ditched it and learned a new song I've never heard before in my life in 20 minutes. XDD
oo nice. do you have that with karaoke version?
Kk. Hehe. Thanks. ^^
@Inuashley
I can't wait to hear it. 8D~
Okay, so I still want to sing "Brothers" from FMA and I still don't know if I can sing the english version even though it didn't appear in the anime. If it turns out that I can't sing the english version, will it count against me if I brought the russian lyrics up on stage with me? Obviously it shouldn't hinder my voice, but will this prevent me from getting those mysterious 'coolness' points?
is there more things we can do to get coolness points other than hitting high notes?
Quote from: "yumicchi88"is there more things we can do to get coolness points other than hitting high notes?
Probably.
Otherwise that would be completely unfair to poor little Altos like me.
Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "yumicchi88"is there more things we can do to get coolness points other than hitting high notes?
Probably.
Otherwise that would be completely unfair to poor little Altos like me.
yea, im a mezzo so i can hit high notes, but the songs im doing it doesnt really have high notes.
Quote from: "yumicchi88"Quote from: "Inuashley"Haha, I just decided that I hate my prelim song, so I just ditched it and learned a new song I've never heard before in my life in 20 minutes. XDD
oo nice. do you have that with karaoke version?
Yeah I do ^^ It's a really cool song, at least IMO ^^;; I have it almost memorized now. I can't wait to hear everyone's songs at Fanime! Good luck to everyone ^_^
Quote from: "Inuashley"Quote from: "yumicchi88"Quote from: "Inuashley"Haha, I just decided that I hate my prelim song, so I just ditched it and learned a new song I've never heard before in my life in 20 minutes. XDD
oo nice. do you have that with karaoke version?
Yeah I do ^^ It's a really cool song, at least IMO ^^;; I have it almost memorized now. I can't wait to hear everyone's songs at Fanime! Good luck to everyone ^_^
Me too, cant wait to hear everyone! Good luck to you, too!!
Quote from: "yumicchi88"is there more things we can do to get coolness points other than hitting high notes?
Yes, many things. I can't give concrete examples because ultimately, it is up to the judges' discretion.
I literally tell them this: "Coolness points are for anything which in your judgment is cool or impressive." That is the guideline they use when determining whether to award coolness points.
Quote from: "GaleWolf"Quote from: "yumicchi88"is there more things we can do to get coolness points other than hitting high notes?
Yes, many things. I can't give concrete examples because ultimately, it is up to the judges' discretion.
I literally tell them this: "Coolness points are for anything which in your judgment is cool or impressive." That is the guideline they use when determining whether to award coolness points.
hmm i see. and apperal is not included, right? ok.
Ill just see how it goes then.
how many judges are there usually?
Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "yumicchi88"is there more things we can do to get coolness points other than hitting high notes?
Probably.
Otherwise that would be completely unfair to poor little Altos like me.
As I'm training towards being a coloratura soprano, I think its REALLY awesome when people hit super low notes. I find nothing impressive about high notes anymore, unless they're above D6 (D above high C). I'd give anyone super bonus points for hitting an incredibly low note, too (if I were a judge, that is ;o).
Quote from: "arcadiapandora"Quote from: "RyannBTW"Quote from: "yumicchi88"is there more things we can do to get coolness points other than hitting high notes?
Probably.
Otherwise that would be completely unfair to poor little Altos like me.
As I'm training towards being a coloratura soprano, I think its REALLY awesome when people hit super low notes. I find nothing impressive about high notes anymore, unless they're above D6 (D above high C). I'd give anyone super bonus points for hitting an incredibly low note, too (if I were a judge, that is ;o).
I always love hitting low notes. I like the vibration I feel in my chest and the looks on the faces of the other choir girls.
Will you be coming to my warm-up at 12:30?