Theme for the first OSC Compilation

[Bjulin]

Here's the promised poll for choosing the theme, that should be covered by the first OSC Compilation.

If you missed the idea:

We want to release a Double-CD containing the original OSC-Tracks and enhanced versions of those tracks.
The Composers can use all they got, to do "enhanced" versions.

The Compilation should be done every 3 months - so no one will get under pressure for this!

The release will be available in my online-store. Since this is a free competition, it will not be sold!! You can download it, after you have donated whatever you want! Donated money is evenly spread to the people, who are involved in the compilation. (This is a bit of saying "thanks for the hard work", a bit of support for the artists and a bit of motivation for everyone, all at once)

So here we go!!

The FIRST BIIIG QUESTION is:

Which theme should be covered by the first OSC-Compilation?

You can vote for the next 7 days...

WOW, AREN'T WE EXCITED ABOUT THIS? -> OK, at least I am!

Bjulin

[bzur]

WOW, AREN'T WE EXCITED ABOUT THIS? -> OK, at least I am!

+1

[Examigan]

Here's the promised poll for choosing the theme, that should be covered by the first OSC Compilation.

If you missed the idea:

We want to release a Double-CD containing the original OSC-Tracks and enhanced versions of those tracks.
The Composers can use all they got, to do "enhanced" versions.



Bjulin

So more than one synth, that would be really cool. Also how will you pick who gets to have their songs on the CDs?

[Bjulin]

So more than one synth, that would be really cool. Also how will you pick who gets to have their songs on the CDs?

Some of the OSC-participants don't want to be in the compilations, so we can't use every track from the OSC website.

That's why I think of an application-stage.

1.) If the theme is choosen, all osc participants can send in their tracks, that were done in the past for osc. (The tracks have to be listed on the osc website!!) BUT all those guys must be reliable, that they will send in an enhanced version before the deadline.

2.) The tracks will be choosen by a committee. (ONLY OSC PARTICIPANTS WILL GET AN INVITATION)

3.) The composers of the choosen tracks have to do their enhanced versions.

4.) Tracks will be prelistened by the committee and some improvement suggestions will be given.

5.) The Cover will be designed by someone suitable (application is welcome)

6.) Maybe we can do some extra stuff for the booklet (pictures of the musicians, stories behind the tracks etc.)

7.) Release the Compilation!!


PHEW... I think, that's it!

[bzur]

So more than one synth, that would be really cool. Also how will you pick who gets to have their songs on the CDs?

Some of the OSC-participants don't want to be in the compilations, so we can't use every track from the OSC website.

That's why I think of an application-stage.

1.) If the theme is choosen, all osc participants can send in their tracks, that were done in the past for osc. (The tracks have to be listed on the osc website!!) BUT all those guys must be reliable, that they will send in an enhanced version before the deadline.

This could be enhanced by proposing other's tracks, i.e.: "I think that zzz's track named xxx is suitable for the theme yyy. What do you all think? What do you think, zzz?"

[Bjulin]

So more than one synth, that would be really cool. Also how will you pick who gets to have their songs on the CDs?

Some of the OSC-participants don't want to be in the compilations, so we can't use every track from the OSC website.

That's why I think of an application-stage.

1.) If the theme is choosen, all osc participants can send in their tracks, that were done in the past for osc. (The tracks have to be listed on the osc website!!) BUT all those guys must be reliable, that they will send in an enhanced version before the deadline.

This could be enhanced by proposing other's tracks, i.e.: "I think that zzz's track named xxx is suitable for the theme yyy. What do you all think? What do you think, zzz?"

That's true, why not!! Thx for your idea bzur!

[bzur]

What do you think about making the compilation available on Jamendo platform, too?

It offers interesting features to count the listenings, a decent player (anyway soundcloud player is waaaaay better...), and to earn some money by donations.

In order to do that, everyone should release his own tracks under a special license (the creative commons one should be perfect for that).

[z.prime]

This could be enhanced by proposing other's tracks, i.e.: "I think that zzz's track named xxx is suitable for the theme yyy. What do you all think? What do you think, zzz?"

Or in true OSC style, the entire thing could be votes rather than committee - vote on a theme then vote for OSC tracks (self votes excluded, of course): those with the highest votes get included. If a 'winner' opts out, the runners up move up until however many tracks are locked in.

The cover art could even be done this way if enough people felt like contributing (there was a forum that used to do this and got a lot of cover art submissions).

[bzur]

Or in true OSC style, the entire thing could be votes rather than committee - vote on a theme then vote for OSC tracks (self votes excluded, of course): those with the highest votes get included. If a 'winner' opts out, the runners up move up until however many tracks are locked in.

But first, we should decide how many entries on each compilation. 10? 15? 20? With an high number of entries, the voting could be pointless.

[satYatunes]

This is a very good initiative and I am game for it. Thanks Bjulin for coming up with a such a nice idea. I love all other ideas by Bzur and z.prime too. Rather than a committee we should go for the usual OSC style by voting on theme and songs and also the artwork for the cd (if we have multiple artworks). Jamendo has a very good reporting system. I have released my free album in Jamendo and I love their reports. Some paperwork is required though, I remember I signed and faxed some documents to them before signing up for some additional tools.

In enhanced version do we still need to use only the said synth and abide by the OSC rules? If we can be flexible on this then I am sure the enhanced versions will come out excellent.

My wife's sister is a painter so I can ask her if she would like a digital version of her painting to be used as the artwork. Have looksy at her paintings here: http://www.wix.com/nupurchaube/nupurchaube

I can contribute in digital artwork department too.

[bzur]

In enhanced version do we still need to use only the said synth and abide by the OSC rules? If we can be flexible on this then I am sure the enhanced versions will come out excellent.

The idea, if I've understood well, is to use ALL our arsenal, without limitations

[Bjulin]

In enhanced version do we still need to use only the said synth and abide by the OSC rules? If we can be flexible on this then I am sure the enhanced versions will come out excellent.

The idea, if I've understood well, is to use ALL our arsenal, without limitations

Yes, you're right... That's why the tracks are enhanced-versions. You can use all you've got

About the numbers of tracks: well, I thought we should have a goal of minutes instead of tracknumbers... some experimental tracks are very short. Let's say we do an experimental compilation, there's a high possibility for a very short compilation.

I know, that true OSC-style is to vote on the tracks... but here are a few thoughts, why I think a committee would make more sens.

1: Tracks already have been voted

2: There's alot of stuff to think about (length of track, overall length of compilation, do the tracks fit into the theme, are there artists we should support, how many composers should be supported with choosing their track etc...)

3: If we don't do it that way, it is possible, that exactly the same tracks get high votes, as they already got in the votes for the contest!! Then, we don't need to choose... we just have to pick the tracks, that got the highest votes in the past! (The voting stage will get senseless)

4: Nobody needs to feel overlooked as a part of the committee, because every compilation the committee is choosen again (competence, experience on the theme etc.)

The cover art could even be done this way if enough people felt like contributing (there was a forum that used to do this and got a lot of cover art submissions).

1: This is a cool idea. I think, we've got very talented cover designers, too! So... if the time is right, we should call people to do a cover for the comp and then do a voting-stage for it, too!

Additionally we can support painters or "graficians" this way (such as satYatunes sister-in-law)

OK, that's it for now! Let me know what you think!!
Now I have to hurry and go to my danish-class (yep, I'm learning danish )

cheers, Bjulin

[V'ger]

Great stuff.
Don't really have an opinion on voting vs committe at the moment, but nominating tracks seems a good idea.

I always struggle a bit to know what exactly separates the genres though, but trust others will know.

Btw, nice paintings by your sister in-law satYatunes, would be good to use.

[bzur]

I always struggle a bit to know what exactly separates the genres though, but trust others will know.

Same here Anyway bjulin pointed out a clever categorization that goes beyond the genre, as "Emotional" or "Groovy" are not really genres, but rather a quality of the track.

[satYatunes]

Btw, nice paintings by your sister in-law satYatunes, would be good to use.

Thanks V'ger. I am sure she won't mind, rather she will be very happy.

I always struggle a bit to know what exactly separates the genres though, but trust others will know.

This is going to be debatable. There is always an overlapping of genres and a track can fit multiple genres very easily. For example, chill out, mood music, new age, meditative are similar sounding with little difference. What is emotional? Any track can be emotional, isn't it? After all songs are made to evoke emotion.