Oh, AWESOME. That's a quality album. I've been keeping one or two tracks in mind for nominations myself. Not the one you picked, but that too is a good one.

Nomination

Artist: Tim Follin, Geoff Follin
Album: Plok!
Track Title: Main Theme
Track Number: 1
Year: 1993
Source: http://snesmusic.org/v2/profile.php?...&selected=2032

I know that Tim Follin gets a decent amount of attention on this site, but I have no idea how well Plok has been represented...

Also, would a track from any of the three donkey kong countries clear eligibillity standards?

Plok's gotten some attention, but I'm not sure how many people have actually heard its music. I've only "skimmed through" a few songs, so I'm not familiar with it.

DKC would be too popular, imo. Everyone knows that's quality music. I suppose 2 & 3 are less known, but still.

We did have Follin Week a few months ago, if that tells you anything. I recall seeing one or two Plok songs in SoTW before. Still, I don't think anyone would call it "too popular."

Probably not eligible. Those tracks always show up and do well in the BSC (much to my befuddlement, since I'm not that fond of them).

I'm not 100% positive, but I think the title theme to Plok! was nominated a long while back. Three or four tracks have been nominated, but none have placed.

However, it's probably been long enough that Plok! is eligible for renomination by now. So, that one should stand.

DKC tracks are borderline. They're not super popular, but still not really obscure either. I'm not sure where I stand on their eligibility.

Just remember I predicted a Planet She win upon its nomination.

(3 points) Stella Deus ReArrange: Planet She - And for the last time I will also plug Sky Ray from the same album, a superior track in its own right. As for Planet She, I loved the piano ever since I heard the track.

No comments for the rest.

(2 points) Under Defeat -Extended Tracks- - tears which died

(1 point) Phalanx - The Enforce Fighter A-144 (SNES Game Rip) - Under Water (Stage 2)

Edit: Here comes a nomination (though admittedly I've been scraping with my most recent noms, it's tempered by the knowledge that so few nominators make my spring to action a necessity).


Album: Capcom vs. SNK
Track Title: Bonus Track 2
Disc Number: 1 (of 1)
Track Number: 32
Catalog: CPCA-1045
Year: 2000

Just for the record, DKC tracks have been refused before (Mining Melancholy from DKC2 to be precise). DKC3 might get away with it, and tracks exclusive to the GBA ports of the games are probably fair game too, but generally DKC is too popular.

*climbs back into hole*

TCK, you're back! I think... How have you been?

In any case, I think the first two DKC soundtracks should be off-limits. As for Plok, no issues with the game being nominated but if "Main Theme" has been nominated before, I'd rather see a different track being nominated but no strong objections if it gets nominated again.

My nomination isn't in the queue. Is that because it didn't qualify? If so, let me know so I can change my nomination.

I think your nomination is clear, Manny. I've added it to the queue in any case. Unless someone has very strong reason to not want to have the SaGa track in.

As for Vexxon's track, I just downloaded the SPC set. I don't think I've heard it before on SotW. I'm ok with it.

My little contribution for next week:

Album: Genso Sangokushi II Original Sound Track
Track: 14
Title: Tong Guan Waterway: Rain on the Mountain
Composition: UserJoy Technology Co.,Ltd
Year: 2006
Catalog Number: GS2-OST
Source: http://www.gmronline.com/info.asp?CatNumber=GS2-OST
Link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZYI5O7RN

Please leave this open. I'll be back before 5 PM EST with points in hand.

My nom isn't in the queue either. Or is that standard procedure when someone doesn't nominate for a while and is removed from the cycle?

I honestly have little time for comments, unfortunately, but let it be known that I enjoyed this week a good deal.

3 point(s) :: Under Defeat -Extended Tracks- - tears which died
My nom. The main melody hits my sweet spot, and also reminds me of Flash Man's theme from MM2. I actually like the guitar's melody in some sections, though there is a good amount of "noodling". Nevertheless, it doesn't overstay its welcome, and it breaks up the sections of this track nicely. For those who want this track sans guitar interludes, check out the version on the Under Defeat -Sound Tracks- album.

1 point(s) :: Phalanx - The Enforce Fighter A-144 (SNES Game Rip) - Under Water (Stage 2)
I really like the melody, even though the body of the track seems like it could be more varied either in tone, tempo, or instrumentation. Anyway, this has been playing in my head almost the entire week.

1 point(s) :: Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children Perfect Sound Tracks - Unpublished Tune (Arrange Ver.)
The main melody reminds me of something Matt Wilson (of Mega Man FM infamy) would compose. In other words, it's cool.

1 point(s) :: STELLA DEUS BGM ReArrange Album - Planet She
A great track. This is piano work I can really get into. Also, the fact that this probably isn't even one of my favorite tracks from the album says a lot about said album's quality (i.e. it's awesome).

HALO 2 Original Soundtrack and New Music Vol. 1 - 2nd Movement of the Odyssey
I think this track is excellent. It would have gotten at least two points from me this week if it weren't for the fact that the HALO 2 OST Vol. 1 is one of the highest selling game albums ever released (at least in North America, if not worldwide). If people haven't listened to this album, that's their loss, since I'm sure they're all aware of it. I own the album myself, and I don't even like the Halo games.

Chaos Legion Original Soundtrack - I can hear the shriek (Stage ~Cave~)
The first minute of this track is great, but afterwards it seems to do nothing new until the very end where it just tapers off. Still cool to listen to.

Mr. Bones Soundtrack - In This World
The music is great, but the vocals/lyrics are a mixed bag for me. After a few listens, I ended up not caring for this track as much.

Republic - The Revolution Original Soundtrack - Blood Brother
Bored me like no other.

I guess I understand not giving points because you think it shouldn't be here, but c'mon now. If it got through, it got through, so you should treat it like all the other tracks. And as I explained - regardless of the OST's popularity, I'd venture that most people are not familiar with the Incubus tracks on the soundtrack. Most people either just listened to the Marty stuff or heard the Incubus tracks once while playing through the album for the first time, then didn't listen to them again.

3 points: Chaos Legion Original Soundtrack - I can hear the shriek (Stage ~Cave~)
2 points: Republic - The Revolution Original Soundtrack - Blood Brother
1 point: Under Defeat -Extended Tracks- - tears which died

I actually thought the Incubus track was disappointing after the first minute and a half or so. They had some cool sounds/ideas, then it just went into some bland instrumental stuff. There are several bands in the amateur game arrangement scene that could have done much better with the same material.

My nom isn't in the queue either.

Also, while I won't question the eligibility of Plok this time, I wil be watching the voting closely. If Plok seems to get alot of votes based on the fact that Follin composed it, I'll keep that in mind next time a Follin track is nominated.

The reason your noms aren't in the queue yet is just that I've been lazy. :(

They'll get in there soon, I promise.

Looks like you were accidentally removed when last week's nominees were purged. You're back in, though.
Fixed.

Very soon, in fact! =O

Double Post:
Regarding Plok!
We've had three noms from Plok!: the tracks named "Akrillic Beach" and "Sleepy Dale" from some game rip and "Plok's House" from the SNESmusic.org SPC set. None have placed, and I strongly encourage tracks be nominated from Plok! until one does.

Regarding DKC
I'd say the SNES versions of DKC1-3 should be off limits, but I'm fine with any original tracks that were written for the GBA ports, having not heard their rips. In fact, we HAVE had one of those in the past, Mill Fever from DKC3 GBA, which placed third in Week 44.

Double Post:
Voting is closed and nominations are restricted. Here are the depressing results because only three tracks were allowed to place:

1). [27] STELLA DEUS BGM ReArrange Album - Planet She
2). [19] Chaos Legion Original Soundtrack - I can hear the shriek (Stage ~Cave~)
3). [18] Under Defeat -Extended Tracks- - tears which died
4). [12] Mr. Bones Soundtrack - In This World
5). [11] Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children Perfect Sound Tracks - Unpublished Tune (Arrange Ver.)
6). [9] Republic - The Revolution Original Soundtrack - Blood Brothers
7). [8] HALO 2 Original Soundtrack and New Music Vol. 1 - 2nd Movement of the Odyssey
8). [4] Phalanx - The Enforce Fighter A-144 (SNES Game Rip) - Under Water (Stage 2)

Interesting tidbit: there was only one person who didn't give at least one point to Planet She this week, Liontamer. =O

Yay! My second first-place finish ever.

Comment: Dude, this contest is awesome. Next week...

And I JUST got the Halo 2 soundtrack, and the Incubus tracks have yet to be listened to...they've got better on that CD. Hoobastank one, now, that one's good.

What? I thought that I had one day more to vote! :(

Anyway, I think that Phalanx deserved some more attention. It was amongst my favorites this week.

Might as well ask it now...is a Timesplitters song too popular?

(Sorry about the two posts)

Really? I mean, sometimes the thread goes up on Tuesday or voting isn't closed until late Sunday night, but we've been prett good about both recently.
I do beleive that we've had some nominations from that series before, which would mean it was kosher. There were some in the BSC too, but they didn't do particularly well. So, my answer would be no, though you might hear something different from one of our other members.