[SotW] Song of the Week - WEEK 190 Voting/WEEK 191 Nominating

Song of the Week. 175 Weeks and counting.
Week 190 Voting is locked down.
Week 191 Nominating is gagged and bagged.

Results:
1). [19/12.5] The Legend of Heroes Piano Collection - Dragon
2). [19/11] The Sims 2: Nightlife - The Sims Theme (Junkie XL remix)
3). [18] FantaVision Original Soundtrack - INFINITY (PRIMARY)
4). [17] Tekken 5 & Tekken Dark Resurrection Original Soundtrack - Pink Pop
5). [9] Twinkle Star Sprites - LONGING ~ RE-BIRTH (Ending & Staff Roll)
6). [7] Shinobi X (Game Rip) - Sakyou (Stage 2 Midboss)
7). [4] Max Payne (Game Rip) - Killer Suits
8). [3] Prince of Persia The Sands of Time Original Sound Track - Discover the Royal Chambers

Tracks:
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: FantaVision Original Soundtrack - INFINITY (PRIMARY)
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: The Legend of Heroes Piano Collection - Dragon
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Max Payne (Game Rip) - Killer Suits
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Prince of Persia The Sands of Time Original Sound Track - Discover the Royal Chambers
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Shinobi X (Game Rip) - Sakyou (Stage 2 Midboss)
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: The Sims 2: Nightlife - The Sims Theme (Junkie XL remix)
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Tekken 5 & Tekken Dark Resurrection Original Soundtrack - Pink Pop
Get the Flash Player to play this audio file: Twinkle Star Sprites - LONGING ~ RE-BIRTH (Ending & Staff Roll)

Voting Rules:
Voters must distribute 6 points among the 8 nominees, giving points to at least 3 songs, giving no song more than 3 points, and giving no more than one of their choices 3 points. Possible ways of voting include:

Spoiler:

"Traditional"
Song1 - 3 pts.
Song2 - 2 pts.
Song3 - 1 pt.

"Even Stevens"
Song1 - 2 pts.
Song2 - 2 pts.
Song3 - 2 pts.

"Tough Decision"
Song1 - 2 pts.
Song2 - 2 pts.
Song3 - 1 pt.
Song4 - 1 pt.

"Nomination Bias"
Song1 - 3 pts.
Song2 - 1 pt.
Song3 - 1 pt.
Song4 - 1 pt.

"Indecisive"
Song1 - 2 pts.
Song2 - 1 pt.
Song3 - 1 pt.
Song4 - 1 pt.
Song5 - 1 pt.

"Shotgun Spread"
Song1 - 1 pt.
Song2 - 1 pt.
Song3 - 1 pt.
Song4 - 1 pt.
Song5 - 1 pt.
Song6 - 1 pt.

Notes:
Please remember to upload your nominations to the SotW server! Uploaded noms mean a faster, smoother SotW experience for everyone. Server information:

Spoiler:

* Host: ftp.sotw.info
* Username: nominations@sotw.info (that is the actual username; not an e-mail address)
* Password: gff
* Port: 21

Week 191 Nominating:
The Nominations Queue can be found here.
The rules for nominating can be found here.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I'm ready willing and able to participate in Chuckster's themeweek. My existing nom can be kicked back to my next slot if it winds up happening next week. I've got a 58-sec beauty that's just begging for a go.

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Originally Posted by Drakken

Not to go off-topic in this thread, but if someone could answer along with a SotW-related post - has there been any talk of an off-season music contest yet? Just curious.

Like CHz said, people (me included) have pitched ideas in their journals, but nothing's come of it. I think the huge number of song contests that swamped the board after this year's BSC sort of put everybody off it, frankly.

FantaVision Original Soundtrack - INFINITY (PRIMARY) There are a few touches to liven things up, but this song spends far too much time in Dull Trance Land.

The Legend of Heroes Piano Collection - Dragon Apparently this dragon is a fun guy to be around, since his song is all about high energy ragtime-style goodness. Piano tracks usually ivory my keys, and this one's a treat.

Max Payne (Game Rip) - Killer Suits It's got the badassery I'd expect from Det. Payne, but isn't really that remarkable otherwise.

Prince of Persia The Sands of Time Original Sound Track - Discover the Royal Chambers There's a certain genre, let's call it "Arabian Rock Opera," that I really enjoy but that doesn't get nominated too often. Planescape Torment's "Credits." "Fight in the Lobby" from Cold Winter. I was really hoping for something like that here, and while the necessary guitars are there, precious little else is.

Shinobi X (Game Rip) - Sakyou (Stage 2 Midboss) A nice little piece with the oriental flair I'd expect from something called "Sakyou" but ultimately not a whole lot on the memorability scale.

The Sims 2: Nightlife - The Sims Theme (Junkie XL remix) I've generally enjoyed the Sims music, whether by house composers, Mothersbaugh, or even Jablonsky. I wouldn't count this at the top of the heap, or even close, but it's pleasant and upbeat.

Tekken 5 & Tekken Dark Resurrection Original Soundtrack - Pink Pop Now *this * is what I mean when I say rock opera. Synths, guitars, and vocals working together for cheesy yet cool effect. Excellent.

Twinkle Star Sprites - LONGING ~ RE-BIRTH (Ending & Staff Roll) I guess with a title like that I expected something, I dunno, Kirbyesque. But the ultimate combination of synths, beats, and piano this song cooks up is probably better.

It's very convenient for voting's sake that there are three standouts this week.

The Point Spread
Dragon – 2 pts.
Pink Pop – 2 pts.
Longing Rebirth – 2 pts.

One Minute Nom
Track Title: Just Ad Nauseum
Album: Halo Wars
Composer: Stephen Rippy
Disc #: 1
Track #: 6
Catalog Number: SE-2052-2
Year: 1991
Source: VGMdb
Length: 0:57

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Draconis

SotW could do with more theme weeks, you know. Last one I remember happening was percussion week...

As it so happens, Chuckster had not one but two cool ideas for theme weeks. I'm sure the other will be revealed and implemented in the fullness of time

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