REVEAL: Reberrus 2: The Score.

Reberetta

In sixth place is

RasTa

Beach House Dark Spring

Have I heard of the artist? No
Have I heard this song before? No

I deliberated over this unusual double act more than any other. Almost the exact length, perhaps a tinge too heavenly when hellishness is required. A timely drum roll when the shower curtain is being pulled off its hooks. As the water swirls, panning out from her deadened eye, the music is felicitous @2:07. Germane and very good indeed.

Suitability: 4/5

I sense a David Bowie's Heroes influence on the opening and guitar. This is reminiscent of Air, the French group, and Cocteau Twins' aural landscapes - at least to me. Maybe there's a My Bloody Valentine nod too. Soft vocals layered on a dreamy atmosphere with a central riff like an engine in the background of a cloudy vista. Lyrics are garbled guff. Serene but fluffy and dull.

Song: 4.5/10
Overall: 12.5

Reberetta

In fifth place is

Sawduck

Drab City Devil Doll

Have I heard of the artist? No
Have I heard this song before? No

As the murder occurs, an apropos musical shift takes place, an instrument is introduced, possibly a woodwind one, which although not forceful consistent with a knife thrust is nonetheless a timely touch. Overall the ambling, low-key ambience blends with the black and white reel and emphasises the sorrow. It's like a song from Marion Crane's perspective. Shrewd selection.

Suitability: 4/5

Official video is a cinematic masterpiece...not. Very laid-back and sombre, a hint of Bat For Lashes and Lamb, bringing to mind Portishead, Massive Attack and other creative knob fiddlers who can't be bothered to employ a proper drummer in the studio (or maybe they do, but they all sound like a computer program).

Echo chamber chorus with overdubs. A dint of drabness about this whispery willowy serenade, a garnish of sleepiness, and although I'd never rush to hear it, it's glumness has a certain appeal. Nice.

Song: 7.5/10
Overall: 15.5

Ectoplasm

Liking a lot of the songs posted so far. Nice little murdery playlist.

Reberetta

In fourth place is

ShaneU

Radiohead Karma Police

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes

Low background keyboard(?) effect as the stabbing occurs; timely. Nifty blend of mediums as she's sliding down the shower wall circa 1:20 and later as the camera's panning out on her visage 2:20; both with the lyric "This is what you get..." and, the latter, " for a minute there" etc. -sublime. The outros are compatible too. The mournful tones mesh majestically.

Suitability: 4/5

Drums are too in your face for my money. Doleful and ambling, yet an awe-inspiring, atmospheric creation. My twin brother and I formed a band called Hitler Hairdo in our teens. Mysteriously, not many clubs wanted to book us and we changed our name in no time to Stalin's Moustache (last part is a joke).

Song: 8.5/10
Overall: 16.5

Reberetta

In third place is

ASL Burton

Alice Cooper Steven

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? No

Applicable and astute from first to last. Sings "screaming" when she screams, "cut" when she's being cut, "cover up your eyes", when she's holding her hand up, "you've only lived a second of your life" as the murderer leaves the crime scene. A drum roll while the curtain hooks are being torn off. Piano echoes the water's draining, slow drifting string section as the camera drifts away from her dead face. The outro is like a house on fire too.

Perfect measure of aggression, creepiness and sadness. If only it were called Norman. If this was the official video of the song I wouldn't notice the difference. Absolutely brilliant, if I could give it more points I would!

Suitability: 5/5

This is reminiscent of the Italian horror soundtrack masters Goblin. Timid childish squeaks start it off and I don't recognise Alice Cooper initially. Verses are better than the chorus. Are we meant to be cowered into a corner by a grown man screaming "Steven"? Surely he could have come up with a more scary name? Should have been called "Phil Mitchell."

Overlong, overlaid and overdone, I could live without the crescendo of orchestral arrangement and multiple overdubs and embellishments. The outro reminds me of the finale to Radiohead's Street Spirit which can only mean one thing - Alice Cooper has a time-machine in his basement (along with several handcuffed females and a bloke named Steven). Good.

Song: 7/10
Overall: 17

Reberetta

Down to the final three.

beakerjoe
Ectoplasm
Necro

Winner, second and last to be revealed.

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Reberetta wrote: »

In third place is

ASL Burton

Alice Cooper Steven
<snip>
Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? No

Applicable and astute from first to last. Sings "screaming" when she screams, "cut" when she's being cut, "cover up your eyes", when she's holding her hand up, "you've only lived a second of your life" as the murderer leaves the crime scene. A drum roll while the curtain hooks are being torn off. Piano echoes the water's draining, slow drifting string section as the camera drifts away from her dead face. The outro is like a house on fire too.

Perfect measure of aggression, creepiness and sadness. If only it were called Norman. If this was the official video of the song I wouldn't notice the difference. Absolutely brilliant, if I could give it more points I would!

Suitability: 5/5

Well I won't stop you if you want to give me more points...

Necro

Reberetta wrote: »

Down to the final three.

beakerjoe
Ectoplasm
Necro

Winner, second and last to be revealed.

Reberetta

In second place is

Necro.

Motorhead The Game

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes, vaguely.

Sublime from 0:43-1:40, especially the lyrics. Out of all the entries this one captures the actual killing best. Although it has its haunting moments, it doesn't truly reflect the tragedy of the action, maybe too heavy and lacking shadow and suspense; feels like it's a song solely from Norman's perspective, the antithesis of the Drab City entry. I won't be petty and nitpick. Almost the same duration and ends with a perfectly timed devilish chuckle. Another top-drawer choice.

Suitability: 5/5
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Customary gruff vocals from Lemmy, rough production on the lumbering chunky metal. The evil laughs and the prolonged menacing notes with back-up are the highlight of the song; like a soundtrack for a vomit-inducing villain in a horror show. Or Triple H. Wait, same thing!

Song: 7.5/10
Overall: 17.5

beakerjoe

Last place for me surely

Ectoplasm

beakerjoe wrote: »

Last place for me surely

Don't be so sure. Look where I came last round

beakerjoe

Ectoplasm wrote: »

Don't be so sure. Look where I came last round

My entry isnt a winner....

Reberetta

In LAST PLACE is

beakerjoe

Metallica  St. Anger

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes

Altogether too loud, brisk, and adrenaline fuelled, it doesn't really tie in with anything, other than the lyrical theme and briefly@ 1:10-1:35 where it shows promise. It doesn't address the haunting, tranquil tragedy of the scene. Hard to take it seriously as James Hetfield sings laughably about "Saint Anger" not getting any respect. A horrible juxtaposition. A big misjudgement in my view.

Suitability: 0/5

Terrific drumming, awful vocals, dreadful lyrics for the duration. I can't hear the guitars clearly; they may as well be buried under a landfill..wait, this is a landfill! "Flush it out! Flush it out! " made me chuckle. Recorded in a garage? Just gets worse the longer it goes on. Even the late scream is bad. They're like a parody of a metal band. How the mighty have fallen. Abysmal.

The official video is set in a prison where they gave a live performance. It's certainly one way to discourage re-offending- although suicides may have shown a spike in numbers that day!

Drumming: 3/10
Overall: 3

Which means...

The WINNER is

Ectoplasm

The Doors Riders On The Storm

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes

Press play on the song 17 seconds into the movie clip.

Recreates the lashing of water, very cunning. Thunder and lightning as the killing gets underway. Lyrics mention a murderer, "gotta love your man" as she's lying dead on the tiles. Unerring level of subtlety; low-key yet lugubrious, jazzy lounge act vibe brings to mind black and white film noir.  Wise pick.

Suitability: 4/5

My favourite Doors sonic exploration; lyrically dark and brooding, invokes images of windswept moors, the pall of night falling, long but every note seems vital. Love the guitar and organ tonality. An all-pervading essence of cool about the groove which you can dance to, I can picture John Travolta in my mind laying down some moves. Timeless.

Song:  10/10
Overall: 18

Ectoplasm

Woohoo! Surprised and delighted with that one.

beakerjoe

Well in Ecto.

Knew St Anger was mid table at best. Never gonna score high with it, but I like it

Ectoplasm

Cheers Beaker. What I like about these games is how subjective it all is. I liked nearly all the songs from this category including yours.

Necro

My themed entries are doing ok so far - I do not expect this to continue :pac:

Reberetta

Brilliant round from most. Enjoyed it.

Apologies to beakerjoe for the hatchet job but you know what you've let yourself in for when your enter Reberrus.

Standings, click titles to sort, check your own scores and inform me of mistakes. Still all to play for -next round will be on Wednesday around 5pm. Grazie all.

Player R.1 R.2 R.3 R.4 R.5 R.6 Total
Sawduck 9 15.5 0 0 0 0 24.5
Rikand 12.5 5 0 0 0 0 17.5
ShaneU 16.5 16.5 0 0 0 0 33
Necro 12 17.5 0 0 0 0 29.5
RasTa 8 12.5 0 0 0 0 20.5
Ectoplasm 8 18 0 0 0 0 26
the purple tin 10 12 0 0 0 0 22
Also Starring LeVar Burton 12 17 0 0 0 0 29
Irish Aris 16 7.5 0 0 0 0 23.5
Kolido 13 9 0 0 0 0 22
beakerjoe 13 3 0 0 0 0 16

the purple tin

Fun facts: The Psycho soundtrack contains no percussion.


The eee eee eee! during the shower stabbing mimics the cries of a distressed animal: a young deer being attacked by a predator I think. Humans are still hard-wired to become alert and stressed when they hear that noise as the predator might be coming after them next.

Rikand

Well it said in the sign up thread not to go with the obvious suggestion, so I went for the opposite. Actually I think it would be a great tune for an alternate reality psycho. Like that The Shining trailer with Peter Gabriel solsbury hill feel good family movie. Or dumb and dumber as the thriller!

Reberetta

Coming up at 5pm...

3. Initiation's Over

As always, I'm listening to this Walrus blind, so I've mostly forgotten who submitted what.

Reveal schedule will be the same as last time - 10th to 2nd, then last place and winner.

Reberetta

In tenth place is

beakerjoe

The Darkness  Growiing On Me

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes

Well I laughed at this one several times -not a good sign. Fun cock-rock for a fireside blood-drenched battle? Ok. Out of context. Nothing bounces off, nothing squares up. As it was a last minute entry, it probably deserves a point for comedy value alone, but in the words of Clint Eastwood, "deserve ain't got nothing to do with it".

Suitability: 0/5

I always thought their moniker was misleading; it's more becoming of a black metal band. Old-fashioned rocker, a bit too old-fashioned some might say. The lyrics are prattle. I'm impressed by his high notes. Solo is buried too low in the mix -can barely hear it - but what I can hear of it is atrocious. There's a second solo and a third, also atrocious. The whole production is subpar -drums don't pound, guitars aren't crunchy, just distorted and fuzzy and flaccid. An intentional parody? Good humoured but half-witted bollocks.

Inevitably, despite all of that, I found myself singing along and headbanging at the end. Growing on me, the twats.

Song: 8/10
Overall: 8

Reberetta

In ninth place is

Ectoplasm

Prince Let's Go Crazy

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes

"Start the song when the movie clip is 1:00 in and stop the song after the song has played for 1:25"

The party atmosphere is not inclusive of the frightful situation. "Take a look around, at least you've got friends" makes me smirk as I don't think homicidal vampires were quite what Prince had in mind. Having said that, its vibrancy doesn't jar that much with the manic nature of the visuals, but it doesn't have the element of terror, it's far too jolly. "Dropped it to the floor" as one of the victims is dropped to the floor is the only noteworthy moment but it's not sufficient considering the omission of so much of the action. It's too philanthropic and friendly.

Suitability: 0/5

May have been my favourite Prince composition for a period; it no longer holds that exalted honour, but it's vibrant and buzzing with the customary enthusiasm of the diminutive one. Not the greatest solo he's ever written. Love the backing female vocals near the end. The version provided substituted the proper intro with a muddled one, which is a shame, as it's integral to its brilliance and the excitement of the ensuing key change. Still a smashing tune.

Song: 9/10
Overall: 9

beakerjoe

Reberetta wrote: »

In tenth place is

beakerjoe

The Darkness  Growiing On Me


Suitability: 0/5



Song: 8/10
Overall: 8

I dispute the suitability. The thoughts in young Jason Patric's mind of becoming a vampire isnt a sure thing but after much debate he says "fcuk it" all in all the idea grew on him like a bad rash. SO IT DID REALLY GROW ON HIM

5 ON 5!

Irish Aris

Great Prince song, I agree though about the suitability, too joyous

Reberetta

In eighth place is

Sawduck

Adipocere Rusty Cage

Have I heard of the artist?  No
Have I heard this song before? No

Words are worthy of the proceedings, a tad pedestrian and lightweight while the killings are underway, but in the ballpark. Close to the video's duration. A deficiency of doom, a dearth of antagonism, best part is the sync @2:05. Not enough heaviness in terms of emotion or instrumentally - like salad when steak is required. Ok however.

Suitability: 2/5

Begins with a croaky grunt of "Crowley", I'm wondering if it's associated with Victor Crowley, the horror villain; I hope not, because Hatchet is one of the worst movies ever. Features tambourine, acoustic plucking, strange masks, a Frenchy accordion, and a snappy chorus. Classy.

Song: 7/10
Overall: 11

Reberetta

beakerjoe wrote: »

I dispute the suitability. The thoughts in young Jason Patric's mind of becoming a vampire isnt a sure thing but after much debate he says "fcuk it" all in all the idea grew on him like a bad rash. SO IT DID REALLY GROW ON HIM

5 ON 5!

You'll have to take it to the court of arbitration for Walrus.:cool:

beakerjoe

Reberetta wrote: »

You'll have to take it to the court of arbitration for Walrus.:cool:

I joke //////// Obviously

Reberetta

In seventh place is

RasTa

Pink Floyd Brain Damage

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes

Doesn't quite capture the Stygian gruesome climate, tempo labours behind during the massacre. It's neatly arranged @1:15-1:45 specifically where Kiefer Sutherland unveils his vampiric visage. The outro @ 2:33 blends beautifully with the chorus too. The tone of the song is almost a tad hopeful and latter day Beatles-esque, more in keeping with The Wizard Of Oz than a bloodbath. Maybe a bit obvious too, grand though.

Suitability: 2/5

Pink Floyd are a strange band in more ways than one. The verse structure is plunking and lacks punch,  but a rousing chorus ably assisted by backing female vocals is worth the wait. Not a super-eminent addition to their body of work - jejune fare, rather than a juggernaut that bowls you over- but it's a dainty aural experiment nonetheless.

Song: 7.5/10
Overall: 11.5

Reberetta

In sixth place is

Rikand

Mudvayne Dig

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes

What it lacks in creepiness, suspense and gloomy supernatural undertones, it makes up for in symmetry. The weird intro is applicable, the riff is in keeping with the victim's dance around the fire, the stand-out one note while the camera moves between the vampires' faces in the tree is apropos. From around 1:50 until 2:35 it's a seamless blend. 1:51 is my favourite part. The screaming echoes the screaming on screen. If anything, it over-dos the belligerence, but super.

Suitability: 4/5

One section has vocal stylings influenced by Jonathan Davis who arguably pioneered the fast gibberish spouting in nu metal on Korn's debut album. That, and the distinctive jangly bass(?) note are the only notables of this racket best described as mindless screaming with an absence of songwriting skill, melody and lyrical profundity. I considered submitting this to the worst song ever tournament we had here on Boards, coincidentally run by the submiitter IIRC.

Mudvayne completely revamped their image soon after this, deciding they'd rather be moody goths than psycho clowns. Sadly, their music still blew so no one cared. Mystified that this video has over 40 million views on Youtube. I don't 'dig' (hehe) it.

Song: 4/10
Overall: 12

Reberetta

In fifth place is

Irish Aris

Killing Joke Love Like Blood

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? No

Has the requisite sense of desolation, suffering and drama. Opening is apt, lyrics like-minded, but it doesn't really shift gears to go with the attacks, the ensuing panic and horror the reel serves up. Pitted with the film, a tad leisurely, not enough rage. There's no distinctive, unique moment of synchronicity. The finale feels like a failure, it's anaemic (hehe), it peters out limply. Respectable effort regardless.

Suitability: 2/5

Dark and gothy in the style of Sisters Of Mercy or Echo and The Bunnymen in their gloomier moments, the chorister's voice not a million miles away from Robert Smith's angsty wailing (and he reminds me of Duran Duran or Spandou Ballet come to that!) they wring every last drop (of blood) out of the chorus. Some verses drag a tad. An immensely enjoyable endeavour from influential punk rockers that got better and better the more I listened and was granted a prestigious place on my ivy league Youtube playlist.

Song: 9.5/10
Overall: 13.5

Reberetta

In fourth place is

LeVar

Five Finger Death Punch Wrong Side Of Heaven

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? No

It strikes the same chord in terms of mood, it has the right measure of melodiousness, aggression and madness. Highly appropriate theme. The finale doesn't gel with the solo, but the final scream comes as he drops his head to salvage it. There isn't any spectacular synchronicity but the vibe throughout and the lyrics makes it top-notch.

Suitability: 4/5

I don't know a lot about this band but I presumed they were heavier in the vein of Drowning Pool or Disturbed. I did not expect then a brand of emotional, sensitive gothy metal. It's like Evanescence when Amy Lee is on vacation. In other words, cack with no sexy chick to compensate. Just kidding.

Bringing to mind Metallica's My Friend Of Misery, the verse melody is first-rate and filled with promise, but the chorus is a chunky mess of anti-climactic melodrama. There's an unoriginal solo which doesn't inspire, followed by an awful bridge, all garnished with grumbling from a crooner whose voice is not distinctive or powerful; even his screams are sub-standard.  It sounds like something else but I can't think what it is. Despite all those complaints, it's not terrible, but it feels like potential wasted - half-good, half-bad.

Song: 6.5/10
Overall: 14.5

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Reberetta's Reviews always feel a bit like... "Great choice, good job, but it was also absolute sh*te"...

Reberetta

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

Reberetta's Reviews always feel a bit like... "Great choice, good job, but it was also absolute sh*te"...

I just want to push people to be the best they can be. Cruel love. :pac:

I guess I'm glass half-empty at the end of the day.

Ectoplasm

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

Reberetta's Reviews always feel a bit like... "Great choice, good job, but it was also absolute sh*te"...

It's both refreshing and gives me license to think "well they no nothing* anyway" when I don't get massive points.









*Jon Snow

Reberetta

In third place is

Kolido

Slayer Raining Blood

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes

Intro accommodates the mood of murderous intent and impending horror. From 1:40 to 2:40 it's cracking compatibility. The banging, incessant riff really emphasizes the killings. Even the rhythm of the riff goes hand in hand with the vampire gang walking up the hill and Kerry King screams "Reign/Raining in blood" as they reach the top. Closing fretwork not as congruent and an unimaginative choice - but almost an unerring one too, so I can't be too much of a meany about it.

Suitability: 4/5

Eerie beginning; a downpour and drums like a lonesome knocking on an abandoned haunted house, followed by menacing guitar riffs for which Slayer are renowned; the pace ups and vitriol leaves our ears battered by a vicious onslaught, maybe even bloody. It closes with carnage and more rain. Steve McClaren would need an umbrella to listen to this track. So would Rihanna. But not me and not Gene Kelly oh no. This is proper metal Mudvayne!

Song: 8.5/10
Overall: 16.5

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Reberetta wrote: »

I just want to push people to be the best they can be. Cruel love. :pac:

I guess I'm glass half-empty at the end of the day.

And the other half of the glass must be filled with piss :pac::pac::pac:

Reberetta

Down to the final three:

Necro
ShaneU
the purple tin

First, second and last to be revealed.

Necro

I'm definitely finishing last here

Sawduck

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

And the other half of the glass must be filled with piss :pac::pac::pac:

Necro wrote: »

I'm definitely finishing last here

I'm curious to see which wrestlers theme you choose this time, hoping for a bit of vince mcmahon

Reberetta

In second place is

Necro

The Chris Warren Band  Are You Ready?

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes

Opening is in keeping with the imminence of something about to boil over into rage. There's no dazzling alignment, but atmospherically, the threat and hostility is there and the words are close to the theme. The laugh @1:30 is timely. It concludes just before the footage-permitted, but a cardinal sin if you want the win! Befitting bond.

Suitability: 3.5/5

A lot of people think this is a Rage Against The Machine song. It is similar to their in-your-face brand of fcuk-you rock but it doesn't include any references to Wall Street corporate greed; mainly because WWE owner Vince McMahon is a Wall Street corporate greedy bastard.

I would choose this over any RATM anthem. Captivating chorus, impassioned punky screeching.; a headbanger of the highest order. The greatest wrestling theme song ever. Oh you didn't know? Your ass better call somebody.

Song: 10/10
Overall: 17

Reberetta

In LAST PLACE is

purpletin

ELO Don't Bring Me Down

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes

This has no redeeming consistency or commonality whatsoever. I suppose the lyrics at a stretch could apply. No element of darkness is in evidence. I can only assume the submitter is Jeff Lynne himself or an avid hater of horror films who wanted to lighten the mood. On a different wavelength, our perceptions separated by planets submitter. Head scratching choice. Chalk and cheese, sorry.

Suitability: 0/5

The "I tell you once more, before I get out the door" segment is recollective of a Beatles song, I'm not certain which one: possibly You Can't Do That. Is he singing "Don't bring me down Bruce"? Is he referring to Bruce Forsyth? If so, points deducted.

Fantastic group, legendary songwriter, whiny Barry Gibb imitator, penner of some real cheesy ass Abba-esque ding--dongers- including, but not limited to, Don't Bring Me Down. Above average.

Song: 7/10
Overall: 7

Which means the WINNER is

ShaneU

Metallica One

Have I heard of the artist?  Yes
Have I heard this song before? Yes

Peak is the sync when Kiefer Sutherland reveals his vampire transformation; there's a sound like wind and the tempo quickens. The words are on a different topic, but they can apply with a small stretch. Propitious sync with the beat when the victim drops to the ground. "I'm waking up I cannot see" when he morphs into a creature of the night. The chorus makes an opportune entrance as it cuts to the gang tossing a victim on the fire. Glum, gutting and germane in general, it loses a little of its impact in the last 40 seconds after he falls out of the tree. It's also a predictable cheat code choice but fits all the criteria like a glove so there isn't much I can justifiably dock. Canny and champion.

Suitability: 4/5

Arguably Metallica's most famous and popular offering. Never gets old. What more can be said.

Song:  10/10
Overall: 18

ShaneU

Some comeback for Metallica

Necro

Sawduck wrote: »

I'm curious to see which wrestlers theme you choose this time, hoping for a bit of vince mcmahon

Actually considered it for this one but felt D-X fitted better

One is a class song anyways, a great choice Shane

Reberetta

Standings, click titles to sort, check your own scores and inform me of mistakes. ShaneU building a lead. Next round will be Friday around 5pm. Grazie all.

Player R.1 R.2 R.3 R.4 R.5 R.6 Total
Sawduck 9 15.5 11 0 0 0 35.5
Rikand 12.5 5 12 0 0 0 29.5
ShaneU 16.5 16.5 18 0 0 0 51
Necro 12 17.5 17 0 0 0 46.5
RasTa 8 12.5 11.5 0 0 0 32
Ectoplasm 8 18 9 0 0 0 35
the purple tin 10 12 7 0 0 0 29
Also Starring LeVar Burton 12 17 14.5 0 0 0 43.5
Irish Aris 16 7.5 13.5 0 0 0 37
Kolido 13 9 16.5 0 0 0 38.5
beakerjoe 13 3 8 0 0 0 24

Kolido

I had 2 songs for this and I was sure I had picked the other, glad I didnt now, would have totally embarrassed myself.

Delighted with third and fourth overall. I still think my best has yet to feature.

Kolido

Oh and great reveal Rebe as always and well played shaneU, you just keep winning things

Reberetta

Coming later today at 5pm.

4. The Stairway Shootout

Reveal schedule will be the same as last time - 10th to 2nd, then last place and winner.

Round 5 will be on Saturday around 5pm.
Round 6 will be on Sunday around 5pm.

It's a Walrus weekend! Wooooooooo. :pac:

I've done all this oblivious to who submitted which song. I'm finished watching and I'm almost finished listening.

I will be tallying up the scores as we go along over the weekend. I don't know who has won yet either.

Reberetta

In joint ninth is

beakerjoe and Sawduck

College & Electric Youth A Real Hero

Have I heard of the artist? No
Have I heard this song before? No

Laidback tempo ties in with the slow-mo, lyrics are appropriate. At its most potent when repetitive keyboard lead is introduced circa 0:37. Finale is a tad anti-climactic, not reactive to the heroism and favourable outcome. No supreme examples of synchronicity, but an effortless blend of mediums.

Suitability: 3/5

This appeared on the Drive soundtrack, a very good movie which I have watched, so perhaps I've heard it before - but it doesn't ring a bell. Eighties vibe. Minimalist approach. Bass sound thick as porridge. Tranquil, smooth synths. Humdrum. Repeats itself too much for my liking. Satisfactory and sweet and good.

Song: 7.5/10
Overall: 13.5


Sawduck

Enya  Only Time

Have I heard of the artist? Yes
Have I heard this song before? No

Other than the poetics, on the same wavelength for the duration; the leisurely, dramatic pace complements the slow-motion drama. No stand-out symmetry and maybe there's a dearth of reflective pizzazz and panic, but it's perceptive enough and a pleasant combination.

Suitability: 3/5

A haunting, beautiful psalm; ethereal and soothing, like floating from a bed of feathers into the arms of an angel robed in golden silk. Then it stops and you realise you've just fallen out of bed onto the vomit you threw up after last night's drinking session known as Enya. The stylish official video has over 170 million views; I had no idea she was so popular! Abysmal lyrics but splendiferous track.

Song: 7.5/10
Overall: 13.5

Kolido

Both great tunes