Solid Composer

[Darthfett]

Hello, musicians and friends!

I happen to have a friend who is a programmer as well as a musician. If you know me, you know that I sometimes enter into composition competitions (known as "music-off's" or "compo's"). Previously, myself along with a few friends used to enter into these competitions in an IRC chat channel, but now I have a friend who is currently building a site dedicated entirely to developing music.

Currently, it is in its open beta stage, and has an entire area dedicated specifically to compo's, with support for a chatroom for each competition, dedicated listening parties, (where each person listens to every song entered at the exact same time, for the very first time, giving fresh feedback and tips for improving their music), as well as many other features.

TL;DR (Too long; didn't read):
If you're interested in entering in a competition, or listening to others' music, feel free to check out the site at http://solidcomposer.com/ .

I will update this thread when the site comes out of open beta. Feel free to post new competitions in a new thread, as that will keep this thread uncluttered, and will get more activity.

 

[Jimpy]

If you remind me often enough, I signed up and I'll participate.

 

[Darthfett]

Hey guys, recently the site actually came out of beta, with a music management system. Make a free account and try it out if you want.

Also, there is a composition competition going on RIGHT NOW if you want to head over there!

http://www.solidcomposer.com/arena/compete/100/

 

[Darthfett]

New One-Week Contest

I've just started a new competition, starting tomorrow at 23:30 DST, ending the following Thursday at 23:30 DST, you will have one week to create a song. Following the deadline there will be a listening party, where everyone can listen to one another's songs, and provide feedback.

The theme will be announced when the competition starts, so don't start until the start time.

Since no one actually showed up to the last one, due to the last minute warning, I decided to create my own competition. Simply put, you will be able to work on the song during your own time, and no one expects to hear a full week's worth of work.

 

[Whitesock]

I think I might try this.

That is, if I can crank out anything that sounds half decent.

 

[Darthfett]

The contest has already started, the theme being "Zombies" (up to your own interpretation). You have just under a week to make and submit a song. If you want, you can go and see the new Resident Evil to get inspired.

When you're good and ready, go and check out the contest, and submit your song!