I. New Video: With Every Note

Been trying to get some new video projects recorded but video is not my cup of tea anymore. Compared to the age of linear and nonlinear hardware editing machines that I used intuitively as a kid, I had to try about four different free software applications before settling on something very basic. They just don't make video editing tools like they used to. Some of them lacked razors, dissolve transitions, black screens, intuitive sequencers, save features, and so on. To the music, I'm not very good at bass guitar yet. Started playing a couple of months ago but in a years time I'd like to revisit this material and do a better version of it. This was incredibly sloppy for what I wanted to do, had to fight my fiance once or twice for the office. A lot of this material is a little embarrassing but at least I can fall back on my drum chops.

(cleavage in thumbnail is an attempt to drive up views the old fashioned way. sue me)

II. Us Chapter 4 & Piano OST

I'm sad to see this series come to an end. It took me a while to get to know Bleak-Creep but the pay off was better than money and sex. She knows how much she means to me, please give the cartoon series a once through viewing from Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, and Episode 4. Garden is a visionary animator and story writer with admirable skill and execution. Her design work is impeccable. You can get a better idea about our friendship via everything I wrote on the Episode 4 Piano OST page (more drawings too). I'm not sure I want to gush about it all one last time, I'm starting to tear up just thinking about it. THANK YOU GARDEN!

Also worth mentioning, Garden and I recorded an episode of Off The Wall with ThatJohnnyGuy. It's meant to plug the animation but it hits on some big topics so please keep an eye out for it in the coming weeks! It was amazing catching up with him. We've met a few times irl but this was a very unique experience and fun way to rekindle an old friendship.

III. NGADM (Last Minute Judge)

I've come to the realization over the years that competing in things leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I'm impetuous and quick to frustrate, will nit-pick small things, and generally whine sometimes. I'm in a much better headspace to take on the role of a judge or bystander that cheerleads others to greatness. Also, I'd much rather have a hand in delivering the results. I was pleasantly tickled when LD-W reached out and asked me to help judge NGADM, I will put my energy into helping that contest instead of being a NGADM sore loser that questions aspects of the competition while doing nothing to help it. I'm looking forwards to hearing some great material :3

IV. AIM Results And Reviews

Shout out to all the amazing material featured in the Art Inspired Music competition. For the uninitiated, the theme of the contest was to find art and write music inspired by it. Shout out to Random-Storykeeper for organizing the entire thing and making it possible. So many people enjoyed themselves and it's all on her. I wrote reviews for everyone because I know how much users can appreciate genuine feedback. There were some tunes that blew my socks off and I decided to link to them here to give them some added credit. If you want to know why I loved the tracks so much, feel free to read the reviews and remember to look at the illustrations! Though I handed out 7 perfect scores that suit the spirit of the contest, these specific ones just spoke to my soul on a level that transcended the scores I gave them:

I apologize if you don't see your song in my short list but it's honestly way longer than I wanted it to be for this blog. I actually went back and deleted songs from it to make the list even shorter so there's a chance it was up there. Sorry in advance, I really loved all the tracks for one reason or another. Having grown up here this place is special to me. I love hearing and seeing what the community is up to and judging a contest is the fastest way to catch up. Go check out Playlist 1 and Playlist 2 organized by Annette to hear everything produced for the contest!

edit: Or if you just want the results from the contest, I forgot to add the link! Here you go!!

V. TLDR:

UNRELATED TO EVERYTHING I SAID IN THIS POST, giggle at this short comic featuring VoicesByCorey and donate to his recent life struggles, he's hurting right now AND HE'S ONE OF US!! NEWGROUNDS FAMILY ACTIVATE!!! If you've already donated, donate again. I've been considering slipping him a third small donation. It's just pocket money but the man genuinely respects anything and he's not going to get mad at you for doing it. So do it.