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In this wild and wonderful iteration of Rockstar, we're gonna get meta. It's time to cover songs about songs, writing music, or the music industry! [quote=Rockstar What's Rockstar? How do I Rockstar? The idea behind Rockstar is simple: you pick any song that fits the topic, then record a cover of it by the posted deadline. Once the deadline arrives, we get all the submissions together and make a poll/voting thread in GBS to determine the winner. The winner gets all the glory and gets to pick the next topic and post the next thread. Who can participate? Anyone, everyone. If you're willing to take the time to throw a song together, we're happy to have you. Does it have to sound professional or anything? Nope. You don't need fancy interfaces or access to a studio, just the ability to sit down and jam out a cover on whatever you got. Sure, production quality is good, but actually completing an entry is even better. So grab what you got and start laying down some tracks. There are plenty of resources in the Musicians Lounge if you need assistance with your setup or are having any technical issues. Where should I host the music? Soundcloud. Just make sure you allow people to download your music from Soundcloud, since some people like to load the music up on their iPod. Plus, that way, you don't need to worry about your internet connection when you're trying to make love to that special someone, or something, or KFC basket of Chicken Wings. I really really really want to win. What's the secret? First of all, settle down there chief. It ain't about winning. However, winning is simple, actually. Follow my three simple rules: Pick a song that people have actually heard of. This isn't a time to establish your indie cred. Switch up the genres in a funny way. Make a reggae version of a hard rock song. Do "Take the A Train" in the style of Kraftwerk's "Autobahn". Please don't turn a rap song into a mellow acoustic ballad. Straight covers rarely win because lets face it, you're no David Cassidy, and I think you know it. Get off your fat butt and actually record something. Don't wait until the deadline. Thinking about it won't make it happen. [/quote] Here is a very small list of possible ideas So get out and feel the Spirit of Radio, play your guitar on the MTV, listen to the music, and turn the beat around! The most important thing is to just get off your rear end and jam! Tentative deadline is 11:59 EST, May 13
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I'm probably not gonna finish what with this being my last semester of university (hopefully), but I'll give Spirit of Radio a whack.
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Mar 28, 2017 01:41
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I hope people appreciate acoustic music, my Les Paul has finally succumbed to age and cheap Epiphone materials. I was restringing it last night and noticed that paint was chipping around the first fret. Upon closer inspection, it turns out the neck is cracked from the nut to the 3rd get under the high E string. Combined with the gremlins in the electronics I think it's time to just get something new.
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Apr 5, 2017 21:49
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I've successfully graduated and bought a new guitar! I guess I should get busy on this song.
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May 8, 2017 12:34
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I know I'm not done with my entry, if there's a 20 day extension could we get more entries?
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May 14, 2017 05:15
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You may be right. Ever since there were more shitposts than content in the voting threads Rockstar's been declining. 
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May 14, 2017 15:57
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Extension it is.
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May 16, 2017 03:39
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Hawklad posted:Sweet! Now I can finally get started on this one. Please do! I always like your submissions.
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May 17, 2017 01:31
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Koivunen posted:Yeah I know. July would be a wicked long extension and I definitely don't expect the deadline to be set that far out. Congrats! July would be a bit of a stretch unfortunately, buuuuuuuuut, if no one has an objection I'd be okay letting it go so we can get more entries including yours.
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May 25, 2017 18:25
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Dammit, I wanted to be the one to kinda resurrect this. Oh well, at least I'm not alone working on stuff. https://soundcloud.com/tom-f-lynn/spirit-of-radio-excerpt
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Jul 3, 2017 03:06
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Laying down bass tracks tonight actually.
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Jul 27, 2017 02:21
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So is anyone gonna be finished by tonight?
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Jul 31, 2017 20:40
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I'll have mine up by friday or saturday.
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