Through The Trapdoor - The First Challenge

[Klio]

Originally Posted by leah49

I'm looking forward to hearing you sing...or should I be preparing the earplugs?

[Pigwijon]

Yay! Thanks Hes!
Well, Wij just got some inspiration!!! Off i go! *goes to write song*

[Lord Godric]

We don't actually have to compete in all the challenges do we?

[Lady Elven]

got a quick question about the video, does it have to be a video? I found the song I really want to use, but there's not video for it. when I send in my entry, can I give you the link to the page where the song can be found?

[witchsmart]

For the lyrics, can mock-swearing be used? Substituting @#$% for another word, for example.

[freelantzer]

Sounds like fun. Hopefully I can fit this into my work schedule.

[Kanksha]

Oh so every single entry will be awarded points?

Wow I don't envy the Mods!

[Hes]

Originally Posted by Lord Godric

We don't actually have to compete in all the challenges do we?

No, but if you want to have a chance to win the prize at the end (the big one for the overall winner) you should participate in as many challenges as possible.

Originally Posted by elvenprincess

got a quick question about the video, does it have to be a video? I found the song I really want to use, but there's not video for it. when I send in my entry, can I give you the link to the page where the song can be found?

That's alright, as long as we can hear the song easily.

Originally Posted by witchsmart

For the lyrics, can mock-swearing be used? Substituting @#$% for another word, for example.

Well if you have "swear", I guess it's alright.

Originally Posted by Kanksha

Oh so every single entry will be awarded points?

Yes, it's the same as like how it was done during the Triwizard Tournament.

[LikeLuna]

I have a question: Are we allowed to tell other people what we're doing, like what song we're using or what kind of video?

Oh, and if I'm singing/playing instruments, can I have someone else (someone not on CoS) singing or playing also? Or does it have to be just me?

[Hes]

Originally Posted by LikeLuna

I have a question: Are we allowed to tell other people what we're doing, like what song we're using or what kind of video?

You may tell them, but there might be a catch. During the whole contest we will keep an eye out for potential voting blocks that are based on the Houses. We want people to vote for the best entries and not for house mates/friends.

Oh, and if I'm singing/playing instruments, can I have someone else (someone not on CoS) singing or playing also? Or does it have to be just me?

Yes, it's okay to have another person to accompany you.

[LyraLovegood]

Does that mean that not just the mods/judges will see my song, but it will eventually be exposed to the whole board? Or will that be just the top contenders? *dies*

[browneyedkat]

Not something like...

I want Fluffy to go to sleep
Fluffy go to sleep
Fluffy go to sleep
Fluffy go to sleep

Fluffy go to sleep
Sleeep now!
Fluffy go to sleep
Fluffy go to sleep
Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep

etc.

Oh, darn it, I guess I have to write a new song now...I mean, that is just so catchy! Fluffy go to sleep, Sleeep now!, Fluffy go to sleep

Okay, I think I will actually try making a video. Just, be prepared to plug your ears/run screaming from the room when you hear it. =) (No, I am not joking. Totally serious here.)

EDIT:

Yes, of course they will all become visible

WOAH, woah, woah, woah, am I to understand that people other than the mods will hear my (terrible) singing?? Uhhhh....Maybe I will not make a video...

[Tenshi]

I heard Simon Cowell is one of the judges.


I have some ideas, just need to see what to do with them. I'm excited to see all the entries.

[LikeLuna]

Originally Posted by Hes

You may tell them, but there might be a catch. During the whole contest we will keep an eye out for potential voting blocks that are based on the Houses. We want people to vote for the best entries and not for house mates/friends.

Yes, it's okay to have another person to accompany you.

OK, thanks a lot.

[Hes]

Originally Posted by LyraLovegood

Does that mean that not just the mods/judges will see my song, but it will eventually be exposed to the whole board? Or will that be just the top contenders? *dies*

Yup everyone

But I promise we won't judge the actual singing like American Idol.



Since my Fluffy song is so popular I wonder if I should claim ownership and wait for the royalties

[LyraLovegood]

Ouch. That definitely puts a damper on my enthusiasm.

Though I suppose just posting the lyrics in text format with a recording of someone else singing the song I based it off would garner fewer points.
:snap:

[Pigwijon]

Originally Posted by Hes

Since my Fluffy song is so popular I wonder if I should claim ownership and wait for the royalties

An ice cream truck just passed by a little while ago and now i keep on humming the Fluffy song to it.... Fluffy go to sleep, Fluffy got to sleep, Fluffy go to sleeeep Fluffy SLEEEP NOW!!!!

.... okay it's getting annoying now... Its stuck in my head

[Hes]

Ohhh excellent

[Pigwijon]

[Klio]

So, am I right in thinking that the judging, voting (or whatever) is supposed to be anonymous - i.e. any lyrics or videos should not include our user name?