[Concluded] FFR Idol

**FFR Events** · 03-22-2015, 12:00 AM

Many people across all walks of life gather here today for a shot at something truly magical, stardom. To all of the shower singers and small time vocalists who never thought they could make it big, to all of the people who wish to see dreams come alive, we present to you...

(Yes that's right, FFR Idol!)

How is this all going to work?
Essentially this will be an event lasting multiple weeks over three rounds. All you have to do is submit yourself singing within the criteria given for a particular round, and adhering to the rules. Your submissions will be judged by our panel (out of 10), with the highest cumulatively rated user after the three rounds being the winner. When all the submissions for a round are judged, all of the judgements and notes will be posted in this thread.

Submissions will be appended to the above post as they come in. In the event users tie for a place after the final round, it will be up to the users to vote for their favorite of the tied parties!

If you start participating in this event, keep in mind the dates when rounds end. If you submit nothing for a round, you will receive a rating of 0 for it. Any submission at all will be better than a 0, and you'll lose out on participation prizes if you submit nothing. If something serious comes up preventing you from participating, and we are made aware of it ahead of time, a personal extension may be granted.

What are the submission rules?

- Submit your content by posting your singing in this thread.
- Your submission is final once you post it, do not try to submit something new or revised for the same round.
- As songs are very different, we'll give some leniency for when you should stop. Your submission should be at least 45 seconds, to at most 90 seconds long.
- No modifications of any kind are allowed to your vocals, with the exception of cutting out unneeded audio (and as such splicing parts together), and adding an instrumental version of the sung song in the background.
- (new) Additionally, the removal of mic interference (e.g. pops, clicks, humming), is allowed as long as it has no affect on your voice.
- Disregarding of any rules listed, as well as existing site rules, may result in an auto 1 rating, disqualification, or further punishment depending on the offense(s).

Submission tips and guidelines?

- Instrumentals are allowed, but not required. If you add an instrumental, be sure it is not overbearingly loud, and that the quality is halfway decent. You won't get a good score if we can't even hear you properly.
- Especially with an instrumental, be sure you're rhythmically accurate, and aren't lagging behind. This can make your overall performance be much worse depending on the severity, which will deduct points. If you pick up on doing this yourself beforehand, you should rerecord.
- Quality can play a factor within rating, so try not to record your beautiful voice with a potato. Not looking for studio production stuff here, but if you're voice is being drowned by constant buzzing or humming, or you hardly even sound human after the mic is done with you, it won't go over well.
- A submission which is easily accessible is appreciated. Something like Soundcloud is very good for this, especially considering it can be embedded in posts and messages. If we cannot access the data you submit, we cannot review it. If this cannot be resolved before the round's end, you'll get a 0.
- These submissions are already short, so don't submit anything where you have long pauses (>3 seconds) between you and singing. If we get your submission and a large portion of it is silence from you, you'll lose points.
- Try not to whisper sing. If you're throat is clear and you've got some force behind your voice, you should be able to hit various pitches within your range more easily and effectively.

What are the prizes already?
Okay so I'm sure you're wondering what you'll get if you participate in this event. Aside from a chance at stardom, you'll have the opportunity to receive:

1st place: 75,000 credits, and your choice of two event, support, or tournament fundraiser tokens!
2nd place: 50,000 credits, and your choice of two event, support, or tournament fundraiser tokens!
3rd place: 40,000 credits, and your choice of one event, support, or tournament fundraiser token!

Additionally, there will be a random draw of two tokens for those who didn't place in the top three. If you participate in all three rounds with legitimate submissions, you have a shot no matter what!

Participants who submit all three rounds will also receive 5,000 credits apiece. Even if you don't feel like you're the next singer to take the world over by storm, give it a shot!

Round information
Round: 3 (A.K.A. The final song on the big stage)
Restrictions: You may only sing a song which is on the FFR Songs list.
Allowances: You may sing the entire length of any song you select.
Current round ends: 4/11/2015 11:59PM server time
Remember, if you submitted for the first and second round, please submit for the final one! You won't get participation prizes if you miss a round

Example round 3 submission (Two Sisters [Heavy]):

https://soundcloud.com/foxfire667/ffr-idol-example-submission-r3

Good luck aspiring idols, see you on stage!

**FFR Events** · 03-22-2015, 12:00 AM

Submissions:

Idol standings

Wayward Vagabond · 03-22-2015, 01:25 AM

Why would the max limit be 90 seconds when most songs are at least two and a half minutes

**psychoangel691** · 03-22-2015, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayward Vagabond

Why would the max limit be 90 seconds when most songs are at least two and a half minutes

Because we're not having people do whole songs. Even on the show they're usually shortened versions of the song.

**YoshL** · 03-22-2015, 01:44 AM

(at least for round 1, subject to maybe change?)

**FF_rules** · 03-22-2015, 02:20 AM

I can just feel it; we all suck at singing and we all agree it's better that way. Waiting for the skype karaoke thread.

**Silvuh** · 03-22-2015, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFR Events

- No modifications of any kind are allowed to your vocals, with the exception of cutting out unneeded audio (and as such splicing parts together), and adding an instrumental version of the sung song in the background.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFR Events

- Quality can play a factor within rating, so try not to record your beautiful voice with a potato. Not looking for studio production stuff here, but if you're voice is being drowned by constant buzzing or humming, or you hardly even sound human after the mic is done with you, it won't go over well.

So, how about applying a noise reduction filter? It's not mentioned in the modifications, but then it says there should be no constant hums. For example, my headset (which is better than my old mic) has a soft tone at 61 Hz, and it's simple to remove without affecting the quality of the voice.

I hope I can fit doing a recording for this into my schedule. Even if I'll get way outclassed, haha.

P.S. I do still watch American Idol, but I don't know anyone else who is watching this season. Would be nice to have someone to chat with (not just at) about it, haha.

EDIT: Oh, another question, if you can't find an instrumental version of a track but don't want to leave the lead bare, would it be okay to sing your own harmonies and stuff? The instrumental in the example submission has back-up vocals in it, so I imagine it should be okay, but it's good to ask.

**LaZboy77** · 03-22-2015, 09:36 AM

Rounds, eh? I'm guessing that there will be an "FFR only" round considering that Round 1 has no song restrictions.

**rushyrulz** · 03-22-2015, 09:36 AM

I watch American Idol, but I'll spare all the judges' ears my singing for this competition

**Red Blaster** · 03-22-2015, 09:41 AM

Ooooooooooooooooooo
neato

ZehmAnon · 03-22-2015, 11:51 AM

"twitch.tv/FFRidolLIVE" Would be nice

c:

**yo man im awesome** · 03-22-2015, 12:19 PM

**psychoangel691** · 03-22-2015, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZehmAnon

"twitch.tv/FFRidolLIVE" Would be nice

c:

It's too hard to get people from different time zones and with people's varying schedules together to do this as a live thing. As cool as it would be, it's just too hard to pull off.

lurker · 03-22-2015, 01:54 PM

looks like i'll have to absolutely destroy this

choof · 03-22-2015, 02:06 PM

sending something
edit: should I do dream theater or danny brown for the first round

Fenderless · 03-22-2015, 02:58 PM

I'm trying to post a link to my SoundCloud, but I've not posted in the forum before so it won't let me post a URL. I've been a member for like ten years though, is there anyway around that for this circumstance? Thanks!

**rushyrulz** · 03-22-2015, 03:11 PM

Dream Theater isn't really known for the vocals. I think they're actually pretty bad.

**Kanzas** · 03-22-2015, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF_rules

I can just feel it; we all suck at singing and we all agree it's better that way. Waiting for the skype karaoke thread.

I am actually quite a great singer, and these are not by my own opinions. But, I don't American Idol, so this is also something I wont participate with, but am happy to see the submissions!

choof · 03-22-2015, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rushyrulz

Dream Theater isn't really known for the vocals. I think they're actually pretty bad.

thats the joke
i'm really bad at singing so i'm gonna just pick stuff so i can make a fool out of myself

**25thhour** · 03-22-2015, 07:09 PM

Nicki minaj only round pls

03-22-2015, 12:00 AM	#1
FFR Events How eventful... Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 317	FFR Idol Many people across all walks of life gather here today for a shot at something truly magical, stardom. To all of the shower singers and small time vocalists who never thought they could make it big, to all of the people who wish to see dreams come alive, we present to you... (Yes that's right, FFR Idol!) How is this all going to work? Essentially this will be an event lasting multiple weeks over three rounds. All you have to do is submit yourself singing within the criteria given for a particular round, and adhering to the rules. Your submissions will be judged by our panel (out of 10), with the highest cumulatively rated user after the three rounds being the winner. When all the submissions for a round are judged, all of the judgements and notes will be posted in this thread. Submissions will be appended to the above post as they come in. In the event users tie for a place after the final round, it will be up to the users to vote for their favorite of the tied parties! If you start participating in this event, keep in mind the dates when rounds end. If you submit nothing for a round, you will receive a rating of 0 for it. Any submission at all will be better than a 0, and you'll lose out on participation prizes if you submit nothing. If something serious comes up preventing you from participating, and we are made aware of it ahead of time, a personal extension may be granted. What are the submission rules? - Submit your content by posting your singing in this thread. - Your submission is final once you post it, do not try to submit something new or revised for the same round. - As songs are very different, we'll give some leniency for when you should stop. Your submission should be at least 45 seconds, to at most 90 seconds long. - No modifications of any kind are allowed to your vocals, with the exception of cutting out unneeded audio (and as such splicing parts together), and adding an instrumental version of the sung song in the background. - (new) Additionally, the removal of mic interference (e.g. pops, clicks, humming), is allowed as long as it has no affect on your voice. - Disregarding of any rules listed, as well as existing site rules, may result in an auto 1 rating, disqualification, or further punishment depending on the offense(s). Submission tips and guidelines? - Instrumentals are allowed, but not required. If you add an instrumental, be sure it is not overbearingly loud, and that the quality is halfway decent. You won't get a good score if we can't even hear you properly. - Especially with an instrumental, be sure you're rhythmically accurate, and aren't lagging behind. This can make your overall performance be much worse depending on the severity, which will deduct points. If you pick up on doing this yourself beforehand, you should rerecord. - Quality can play a factor within rating, so try not to record your beautiful voice with a potato. Not looking for studio production stuff here, but if you're voice is being drowned by constant buzzing or humming, or you hardly even sound human after the mic is done with you, it won't go over well. - A submission which is easily accessible is appreciated. Something like Soundcloud is very good for this, especially considering it can be embedded in posts and messages. If we cannot access the data you submit, we cannot review it. If this cannot be resolved before the round's end, you'll get a 0. - These submissions are already short, so don't submit anything where you have long pauses (>3 seconds) between you and singing. If we get your submission and a large portion of it is silence from you, you'll lose points. - Try not to whisper sing. If you're throat is clear and you've got some force behind your voice, you should be able to hit various pitches within your range more easily and effectively. What are the prizes already? Okay so I'm sure you're wondering what you'll get if you participate in this event. Aside from a chance at stardom, you'll have the opportunity to receive: 1st place: 75,000 credits, and your choice of two event, support, or tournament fundraiser tokens! 2nd place: 50,000 credits, and your choice of two event, support, or tournament fundraiser tokens! 3rd place: 40,000 credits, and your choice of one event, support, or tournament fundraiser token! Additionally, there will be a random draw of two tokens for those who didn't place in the top three. If you participate in all three rounds with legitimate submissions, you have a shot no matter what! Participants who submit all three rounds will also receive 5,000 credits apiece. Even if you don't feel like you're the next singer to take the world over by storm, give it a shot! Round information Round: 3 (A.K.A. The final song on the big stage) Restrictions: You may only sing a song which is on the FFR Songs list. Allowances: You may sing the entire length of any song you select. Current round ends: 4/11/2015 11:59PM server time Remember, if you submitted for the first and second round, please submit for the final one! You won't get participation prizes if you miss a round Example round 3 submission (Two Sisters [Heavy]): https://soundcloud.com/foxfire667/ffr-idol-example-submission-r3 Round information Round: 2 (A.K.A. Your first curve ball) Restrictions: You may only sing a song which has lyrics from another language (i.e. not English). Your submission shouldn't contain English. Current round ends: 4/4/2015 11:59PM server time Remember, if you submitted for the first round, please submit for all future rounds! You won't get participation prizes if you miss a round Example round 2 submission: https://soundcloud.com/daeris/yoshmovingon/s-B1SsN Round: 1 (A.K.A. Your first idol stage) Restrictions: None, any song that lets you comply with the above rules is welcome. Current round ends: 3/28/2015 11:59PM server time There are no signups, post in the thread with your singing before the first round ends to be considered a participant. If you miss the first round end date, don't bother submitting for later rounds as you will receive nothing. Example round 1 submission: https://soundcloud.com/daeris/i-chris Good luck aspiring idols, see you on stage! Last edited by psychoangel691; 04-23-2015 at 09:03 AM..

03-22-2015, 12:00 AM	#2
FFR Events How eventful... Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 317	Re: FFR Idol Submissions: Jtehanonymous https://soundcloud.com/jtehanonymous/swingohlord svnfeetunderxcx https://soundcloud.com/svnfeetunder/dishwasher-toilet-bowl awein999 https://soundcloud.com/awein/gingerbread LaZboy77 dell2150 https://soundcloud.com/dell2150/nessun-dorma yo man im awesome https://soundcloud.com/thespecialuser/hallelujah-ffr-idol Phaaze22 https://soundcloud.com/xanatu/the-biggest-dreamer-vocal danceflashrevo https://soundcloud.com/maurice-barnett-3/ffr-idol-2 Red Blaster https://soundcloud.com/redblaster/ffr-idol Fenderless https://soundcloud.com/allison-danielle/handshake-two-door-cinema-club Kawaiimachine https://soundcloud.com/kawaiimachine/funfun Gundam-Dude http://puu.sh/gSCSe.mp3 storn42 https://soundcloud.com/storn42/timeless-oceans Xtreme2252 https://soundcloud.com/scarefish-2/victims-and-martyrs Wayward Vagabond yo man im awesome https://soundcloud.com/thespecialuser/lvia-lviaquez-ffr-idol Phaaze22 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...15%2022.24.mp3 Red Blaster https://soundcloud.com/redblaster/oh-du-schoner-westerwald-for-ffr dell2150 https://soundcloud.com/dell2150/lilium Xtreme2252 https://soundcloud.com/scarefish-2/new-wave-pleymo-cover-ffr-idol-round-2 Kawaiimachine https://soundcloud.com/kawaiimachine/sognu Jtehanonymous https://soundcloud.com/jtehanonymous/aot-vocal svnfeetunderxcx https://soundcloud.com/svnfeetunder/bailando llyair (note: didn't submit for round 1) https://soundcloud.com/llyair/zhi-shao-hai-you-ni Xtreme2252 https://soundcloud.com/scarefish-2/wow-i-can-get-sexual-too-say-anything-cover-short Phaaze22 https://soundcloud.com/xanatu/want-you-gone-vocal-cover yo man im awesome https://soundcloud.com/thespecialuser/ffr-idolprotest-the-hero-spoils Red Blaster https://soundcloud.com/redblaster/ffr-idol-round-3 svnfeetunderxcx https://soundcloud.com/svnfeetunder/comfort-betrays dell2150 https://soundcloud.com/dell2150/requiem-dies-irae Jtehanonymous https://soundcloud.com/jtehanonymous/libertine-misc Kawaiimachine https://soundcloud.com/kawaiimachine/my-voice-is-toxic Idol standings Last edited by FFR Events; 04-12-2015 at 04:07 PM.. Reason: Updated submissions list

03-22-2015, 01:25 AM	#3
Wayward Vagabond Confirmed Heartbreaker Join Date: Jul 2012 Age: 35 Posts: 5,858	Re: FFR Idol Why would the max limit be 90 seconds when most songs are at least two and a half minutes __________________

03-22-2015, 02:20 AM	#6
FF_rules FF Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 668	Re: FFR Idol I can just feel it; we all suck at singing and we all agree it's better that way. Waiting for the skype karaoke thread. __________________

03-22-2015, 09:36 AM	#8
LaZboy77 #149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Age: 29 Posts: 148	Re: FFR Idol Rounds, eh? I'm guessing that there will be an "FFR only" round considering that Round 1 has no song restrictions. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

03-22-2015, 09:36 AM	#9
rushyrulz Digital Dancing! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 80 billion club, NE Age: 31 Posts: 12,980	Re: FFR Idol I watch American Idol, but I'll spare all the judges' ears my singing for this competition __________________

03-22-2015, 11:51 AM	#11
ZehmAnon FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: In a house somewhere. Posts: 2	Re: FFR Idol "twitch.tv/FFRidolLIVE" Would be nice c:

03-22-2015, 01:54 PM	#14
lurker ur worst nitemare Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 32 Posts: 1,626	Re: FFR Idol looks like i'll have to absolutely destroy this __________________ some feathery f**k

03-22-2015, 02:06 PM	#15
choof Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,563	Re: FFR Idol sending something edit: should I do dream theater or danny brown for the first round Last edited by choof; 03-22-2015 at 02:11 PM..

03-22-2015, 02:58 PM	#16
Fenderless FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6	I'm trying to post a link to my SoundCloud, but I've not posted in the forum before so it won't let me post a URL. I've been a member for like ten years though, is there anyway around that for this circumstance? Thanks!

03-22-2015, 03:11 PM	#17
rushyrulz Digital Dancing! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 80 billion club, NE Age: 31 Posts: 12,980	Re: FFR Idol Dream Theater isn't really known for the vocals. I think they're actually pretty bad. __________________

03-22-2015, 07:09 PM	#20
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