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Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

videoheadcleaner — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 08:30:49 GMT

Author: videoheadcleaner

Posted: 06/28/2013 12:30

lethalnezzle wrote:

I don't think it's selfish at all, it's been a really inclusive project and I know the people I've spoken to about it are all excited about it. I just think it needn't be rushed. We're all here to help in whatever way we can, be it visually or musically or in terms of promotion or whatever. I know I personally would like a little more time to record something I'm really happy with for the project, as it's something I'm hyped for and would like to give something that isn't just a throwaway from one of my solo projects. I also think that we could get at least twenty attempts at a cover from various users, and have a real discussion about every aspect of it. We could quite conceivably put together a whole PDF sleevenotes booklet featuring info on all the artists, and there are people on the forum who are more than capable in helping with this. As a project, it would just be great to have something that, come the finished product, we are all proud to have been a part of, and if that takes time then so be it.

Well put. The digital booklet idea is great.

I have thought of solo art for each track (as I do with my own). But I think the time thing is something to implement. More time, better quality of songs.

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 08:04:23 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/28/2013 12:04

harkan wrote:

Hmm...

Might be on to something. I guess I have been slightly selfish in my way of thinking; believing I have to do this on my own. Maybe we give this album art idea a rest for a bit. See what others can come up with.

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

videoheadcleaner — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:50:46 GMT

Author: videoheadcleaner

Posted: 06/28/2013 11:50

lethalnezzle wrote:

No, it's not pointless. It's been an interesting discussion. I mean, I wouldn't mind a bit more time to see what other users can come up with, both in terms of the cover art and the music. I don't really see any point in rushing the project, it's quite a big undertaking and I'm thinking we could maybe push it back until September or October in order so that people can really put something forward that they are totally satisfied, both musically and visually, and so that we can all squabble about the tracklisting and which song should be first/last etc., not too mention time to make sure we've canvassed everyone that would possibly want to be a part of it. I know it's been discussed for a month or so now, but I really see no harm in pushing it back. I know it's cliche, but I think a Sgt. Pepper homage done well, with pictures of all those involved and any other users willing to put their faces forward, would be pretty cool. But you know, if people are ready to go ahead now then I'm happy to do that too. I just don't see why we shouldn't put time and effort into making the project as good, as complete, and as satisfying for everybody involved as possible. That said, we could always put one out soon and then leave scope for another. I don't know, I'm rambling. Just some thoughts.

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:08:53 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/28/2013 11:08

harkan wrote:

So thn, is this a pointless exercise to get people to vote? Should I just choose myself?

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

alelsupreme — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:03:12 GMT

Author: alelsupreme

Posted: 06/28/2013 11:03

How is this pointless?

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

videoheadcleaner — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:54:10 GMT

Author: videoheadcleaner

Posted: 06/28/2013 07:54

So thn, is this a pointless exercise to get people to vote? Should I just choose myself?

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

Facetious — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:55:09 GMT

Author: Facetious

Posted: 06/28/2013 03:55

drakonium wrote:

I don't agree with this. What we are is a convivial and fun forum, which does not take itself too seriously. Basically, and that's why I like being here, I don't think we're a bunch of pretentious assholes talking about how abstract are the artists we listen to and how Scaruffi has mediocre tastes. We're just random people from all across the world loving music and having fun discovering plenty of new things thanks to each others' recs. In that sense I think the first album cover sums up the whole spirit of the site pretty well : we're here to have fun. It's also pretty enigmatic as it features lots of references to the history of the forum, but still manages to remain funny even for someone who doesn't know us, thanks to the kind of handmade / lo-fi vibe it has.

I like the seventh a lot, too, but it just feels less "authentic". I mean, the first one could have been something five-year-old children have made in class all together, as friends, while the other is just a very well-done album cover. I think the spirit of this mixtape is best represented by DLGGLD's cover.

I think 1 is great but it's not an album cover, nor was it supposed to be. It was first made as a site banner, and that's what it works best as. We don't need references to the forums on an album cover anyway.

Plus the BEAlluminati is gonna be pissed if 5 doesn't win. Or would that be if 5 does win?

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

drakonium — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 17:51:31 GMT

Author: drakonium

Posted: 06/27/2013 21:51

Defago wrote:

Personally, I think 1, while hilarious, is not really appropriate

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

Defago — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 17:38:47 GMT

Author: Defago

Posted: 06/27/2013 21:38

Personally, I think 1, while hilarious, is not really appropriate, like harkan said. Numbers 2 through 5 are ok, but 6 pictures other artists, which would be fine if we were covering theme, but we aren't. Number 7 is alright, pretty random but still sober-ish.

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

CellarDoor — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 17:13:02 GMT

Author: CellarDoor

Posted: 06/27/2013 21:13

harkan wrote:

Surprising so far, yet not. I was trying something serious but the public wants randomness. Doesn't really reflect the music. Plus if we want non BEA members to listen to it, is this what we want to be know for?

I actually voted for n°2 because it's dark. And I like dark.

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

videoheadcleaner — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 17:11:28 GMT

Author: videoheadcleaner

Posted: 06/27/2013 21:11

Surprising so far, yet not. I was trying something serious but the public wants randomness. Doesn't really reflect the music. Plus if we want non BEA members to listen to it, is this what we want to be know for?

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

CellarDoor — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:57:41 GMT

Author: CellarDoor

Posted: 06/27/2013 20:57

#7 reminds me of Eraserhead

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

AlexZangari — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:58:34 GMT

Author: AlexZangari

Posted: 06/27/2013 15:58

If #7 loses, I demand a recount.

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:31:17 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/27/2013 15:31

Defago wrote:

I understand the feeling, and agree somewhat, but as you said, it already has Naples' face and a cake for GARY in there. Anyways, go 7 people, we need more James Otto.

Yes, but it doesn't have anything they said on it. Personally I don't think it looks very good to have things like "it's not racist if it's with an 'a'" on the cover.

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

Defago — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:28:59 GMT

Author: Defago

Posted: 06/27/2013 15:28

lethalnezzle wrote:

Personally I think the mixtape is for celebrating BEA users who make music, not former BEA users who make stupid, racist, homophobic, close-minded comments (I understand the hypocrisy of saying this whilst Naples' face adorns the cover, but stick with me here). I'm not really in favour a cover which just takes the piss out of idiots. The way it is right now is just fine, it doesn't need to belittle anybody, no matter how much we may think they deserve to be belittled.

I understand the feeling, and agree somewhat, but as you said, it already has Naples' face and a cake for GARY in there. Anyways, go 7 people, we need more James Otto.

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:27:13 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/27/2013 15:27

Defago wrote:

"Yeah, pagan". "It's not racist with an a". "God bless you and him always". "What if we shoot an alien?". "I have three black friends aged 55, 35 and 15".

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:22:37 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 06/27/2013 15:22

AlexZangari wrote:

If #7 wins, can we rename the album "God Bless You and Him Always"?

I like this.

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

Defago — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:17:51 GMT

Author: Defago

Posted: 06/27/2013 15:17

I voted 7, but if we end up going with 1 we could make a revised version to include the happenings in the last few months. We have some unique characters we could represent there. "Yeah, pagan". "It's not racist with an a". "God bless you and him always". "What if we shoot an alien?". "I have three black friends aged 55, 35 and 15".

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

MrFrogger — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:05:17 GMT

Author: MrFrogger

Posted: 06/27/2013 15:05

"Shake What Jased God Gave Ya"

Re: BEA Mixtape #1: Album Art poll

AlexZangari — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:22:16 GMT

Author: AlexZangari

Posted: 06/27/2013 14:22

Shit. Had I recognised #7 as being James Otto I would have broken the tie in its favour.

If #7 wins, can we rename the album "God Bless You and Him Always"?