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Holy poo poo, where's the tylenol? It's here again.... Sure, SOME of you might be feeling like this....  or this...  Others SHOULD be feeling like this!  and!  --------- So, what's this all about then? Every year, since 2009, the wonderfully creative goons of this very site come together, forget their differences, or find new ones, and use them as inspiration for some wonderful AND terrible christmas music. AND THERE HAVE BEEN SOME WONDERFUL THINGS MADE IN THE PAST! Ok, you've got me, how can I help out? If you'd like to contribute (and you should!), then get a mic and go to it! Doesn't need to be good (but it helps), doesn't need to be funny (but it really helps), it just needs to be about Christmas. If I could get serious for a moment, this yearly tradition is honestly a really bright spot for some of us around this time, so the more goons we've got throwing stuff together, the better it will all be. Every year, my husband and I hear about goons that either love or hate the holidays who expect all of us goons to come together and provide them with this wonderfully eclectic selection of awful and awesome tunes. On a technical note, what do I need? Gonna let Rupert Buttermilk mainly answer this (and you can bug him with PMs or whatever, if you need extra help) RB: "I recommend downloading Reaper or at least Audacity. If you've got a microphone that's a Blue Snowball (or hopefully better), you're all set. check out https://www.kvraudio.com/ for any and all plugins you'd like to check out, there's a ton of free stuff there." Where do I upload my tracks? Well, Tindeck is currently STILL working, but it might be on its last legs. You could also use Soundcloud as an option. Preferably, having the tracks in original, uncompressed .wav/.aiff format would be best (and I'm sure that we could somehow work out a way to get that on Google Drive or Dropbox), getting an MP3 version isn't the end of the world. Lord knows most of the tracks so far are compressed to hell. But if you send in a good quality version, Rupert will make sure that the quality will be maintained as much as possible going forward. It's kind of like future-proofing it. What do I write when I submit a track? Post a link  THAT ALLOWS DOWNLOADING in this thread, and make sure that it's accompanied with the following phrase (bolded as well)2017 SUBMISSION There's a practical reason for this phrase; it's for when Rupert and I are going through the thread, catching up on actual submissions. We know and love the fact that people love to post old favourites, and I emplore you to keep that up, but we need to easily separate the new from the old. Where can I listen to previous albums/songs? Glad you asked! This year, my husband decided to forgo actually doing work at his job and instead, put together this nifty site that has EVERYTHING! https://saxmas.robotcousin.com/ It has tracks sorted by year, and has a zip file for everything submitted so far. OR you can download a given album on its own. OR, you can right-click on a track in the media player on a page, open it in a new tab, and just hear that song, send the link to someone else (it's not fancy, but it works), OR download the single track right there. Options! Options everywhere! I should mention that there's also this collection of songs, done by Mr Rossi: https://saxmas.bandcamp.com/ The only downside is that there IS a download/streaming limit on Bandcamp, unfortunately.  Also, it doesn't have last year's album. Weird.Cool, how long do I have to work on something and submit it? The closing of this year's album will be DECEMBER 15th, 2017, at 11:59PM EST So be well, goons! Be merry, be awesome, be terrible, and get that music in so we can, somehow, once again, make a better album than the year previous. I don't know how it happens, but it happens. Every. Year. 
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(Edit: The ninth annual Something Awful Christmas Album, "Ho Ho Ho It's Christmas Nine" is now online via Google Drive! ) I'm so excited!  If anyone has any issues with my site, let me know, and I'll try and fix them ASAP. I'm pretty sure everything should be in working order, though. Rupert Buttermilk fucked around with this message at 00:21 on Dec 22, 2017 |
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Nov 1, 2017 16:53
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What's wrong with tindeck?
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Nov 1, 2017 16:58
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The Bananana posted:What's wrong with tindeck? The owners at one point claimed that they were done maintaining the site, and it's been known to go down randomly. Believe me, when we see a tindeck.com link for a new submission, we'll be downloading it ASAP.
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Nov 1, 2017 16:59
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Rupert Buttermilk posted:The owners at one point claimed that they were done maintaining the site, and it's been known to go down randomly. Believe me, when we see a tindeck.com link for a new submission, we'll be downloading it ASAP. Try this: 
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Nov 1, 2017 17:05
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This is a special thread and await this years magic. 
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The Bananana posted:Try this: I'm not sure what you mean; I was referring to the fact that, if and when people post new submissions for this year from Tindeck (or anywhere, really) we'll be downloading them ASAP in the event that the site stops working. I'm aware that it's still currently working. EDIT: I should also mention that I've been posting my personal top 10 for the last week or so, tweeting them out with the #awfulxmas hashtag. https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23awfulxmas&src=typd EDIT 2: just because... 
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Nov 1, 2017 17:11
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Mods plz sticky
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Already working on a spiritual successor to the novelty record Christmas Dragnet.
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Yes! Offering myself up as a vocalist, again.
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The Bananana posted:What's wrong with tindeck? I know Rupert explained above, but yeah. Tindeck might be on the way out and it's super sad. I love Tindeck so much! Everyone make lots of awful Xmas music to lift my spirits. I'm on mat leave with goon baby #2, so I'll have lots of time to listen to submissions and corrupt my 7 month old with your horrible contributions
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I sincerely believe that Tindeck should be bought by Lowtax and integrated into the forums. It's a great platform that doesn't seem to be cared for by its creator. I don't want it to die 
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my cat is norris posted:Yes! Offering myself up as a vocalist, again. Hooray! I may well need one. How much can you sound like at least half of Wham!?
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gently caress yes, I love these I might actually have to try my hand at it this year
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Dangerous Minority posted:gently caress yes, I love these Please do!
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ManiacClown posted:Hooray! I may well need one. How much can you sound like at least half of Wham!? As a lady it will be comically difficult but I will give it my best shot! Edit: Actually, Andrew Ridgely is probably in my vocal range. my cat is norris fucked around with this message at 23:36 on Nov 1, 2017 |
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2017 SUBMISSION I've raised my nephews on Ho Ho Ho It's Christmas Time. I really can't imagine a Christmas season without these threads. You are all the best and I love you for putting this together every year. Now, let's get this show on the road! 
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Tindeck doesn't work for me at all, like I can't listen to things lately, but I figure that's my fault! As usual! I love SA Christmas songs!!!
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Hardawn posted:Mods plz sticky
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I.C. posted:It's the most wonderful time of the year! Tindeck doesn't work for me at all, like I can't listen to things lately, but I figure that's my fault! As usual! They seemed to have ruined the web player, so downloading and listening is the best option. Grammarchist, if I wasn't currently at the clinic trying to be not sick anymore, I'd listen. Will check out when I get home. First past the post. Didn't you kick it off last year, too? 
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Grammarchist posted:2017 SUBMISSION I love this! It's so nostalgic despite my never seeing the film, but you can feel that 70s vibe 
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Rupert Buttermilk posted:They seemed to have ruined the web player, so downloading and listening is the best option. Can't remember, but that sounds about right. I have a habit of losing my voice/ability to breathe in cold weather, so I tend to try to have mine hammered out in October. Not that I can carry a tune any better in June, mind you.
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my cat is norris posted:As a lady it will be comically difficult but I will give it my best shot! George Michael isn't in mine, so that makes one of us! I'll give this a go as soon as I can manage it, though I am afraid of downloading one of the backing tracks available on YouTube for fear of what Yuletide malware it might infect me with. I also need to grab "Pony" by Ginuwine for my "Reindeer." quote:Wake Me Up (On Christmas Morning) ManiacClown fucked around with this message at 01:31 on Nov 2, 2017 |
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Grammarchist posted:2017 SUBMISSION oh my god lmao at the jingle bells on the horn
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Hardawn posted:Mods plz sticky
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I've already pm'd a mod requesting a sticky, earlier today.
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Nov 2, 2017 03:42
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Can someone tell me the track title and year for the song that's like the last words of executed death row inmates set to music?
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Started a little over a week ago on my first submission. I was sitting at work and a little tune and line of lyric popped into my head so I immediately voice-memoed that thing. A trashy boozey coke-fueled night of strippers, rug munchin', and American x-mas pride. Also working on getting another Goon Aid piece together, so watch your message boxes for collaboration requests.
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Rupert Buttermilk posted:The owners at one point claimed that they were done maintaining the site, and it's been known to go down randomly. it's the Your Mom of the internet
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ManiacClown posted:George Michael isn't in mine, so that makes one of us! I'll give this a go as soon as I can manage it, though I am afraid of downloading one of the backing tracks available on YouTube for fear of what Yuletide malware it might infect me with. I also need to grab "Pony" by Ginuwine for my "Reindeer." I'll record my take on your song and get the audio file to you later this week. Do you have PMs? If so, you can send me your email address that way!
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I don't know what I'll be submitting this year, overall, but I'm going to be aiming to cap off the 'holy mumble trinity' Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/jordan-buttarmilk/little-mumble-boy-ft-jennyinstereo Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/jordan-buttarmilk/mumble-ride EDIT: I'm also not against this or something similar as an album cover Rupert Buttermilk fucked around with this message at 15:16 on Nov 2, 2017 |
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Rupert Buttermilk posted:EDIT: I'm also not against this or something similar as an album cover
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ManiacClown posted:SA Christmas 2017: Perfect In Every Sleigh Best title so far! NOT JUST MEDIOCRE!
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Oh poo poo, it's time already? I was just thinking about doing a song for this earlier today. Just a heads-up, if you prefer to get your music via Youtube or the other options aren't working for you for some reason (or you want an easy way to torture your friends and relatives who are scared of sites other than Youtube), you can listen to all of the past years' albums (minus about 2 songs due to some copyright grinches) via these handy Youtube playlists. 2009, Part 1 2009, Part 2 2010 Part 1 2010 Part 2 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Adnachiel fucked around with this message at 20:32 on Nov 2, 2017 |
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Adnachiel posted:Oh poo poo, it's time already? I was just thinking about doing a song for this earlier today. I'm genuinely amazed that only two tracks were ever taken down. Do you know what songs? I probably have them on my site. Oh, also, for the sake of making sure I have absolutely everything, can anyone help me identify which year/album two excellent Home Alone songs were from? They're still on tindeck  
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Rupert Buttermilk posted:I'm genuinely amazed that only two tracks were ever taken down. Do you know what songs? I probably have them on my site. "Powerful Time of Year" from 2011 and "Reindeers eat our face (Hotel Santa)" from 2014. (For sampling Kanye West's "Power" and The Eagles' "Hotel California", respectively. Everyone else put ads on the videos. Those two were just muted.) There might be more from 2009 and 2015, but I didn't upload those. Rupert Buttermilk posted:Oh, also, for the sake of making sure I have absolutely everything, can anyone help me identify which year/album two excellent Home Alone songs were from? They're still on tindeck Looks like 2010. I don't have those either.
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Adnachiel posted:"Powerful Time of Year" from 2011 and "Reindeers eat our face (Hotel Santa)" from 2014. (For sampling Kanye West's "Power" and The Eagles' "Hotel California", respectively. Everyone else put ads on the videos. Those two were just muted.) There might be more from 2009 and 2015, but I didn't upload those. I don't remember anything being taken down from my 2015 playlist. I'll check, though. Oop, I was wrong: 
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Rupert Buttermilk posted:I'm not sure what you mean; I mean listen to my contribution! 
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It's the most wonderful thread of the year... So this year the adoption of my two daughters was finalized...one day after I found out my wife of 12 years had been cheating on me for 15. Sure hope I can channel that misery into some Christmas Cheer! Wish me luck, Goons!
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2017 submission. Sure to infuriate everyone. 
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