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Subject: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 11:02 am
Assignment One
"Music is the Brandy of the Damned" G. B. Shaw
In the gothic culture, music is everything! Music started everything! Fashion and attitude are important, but music trumps them.
In this assignment, each contestant will be required to research gothic music, find a song to their liking, and submit a picture that represents the chosen song. Please include the lyrics and, if possible, a link to the song so that everyone can hear it.
Here and here are lists of gothic bands to help you out. These are not comprehensive lists, so if you know of, or discover any underground gothic bands, please feel free to use one of their songs. But, do your research. Just because band members dress gothic doesn't mean they are considered gothic by the culture. For instance, Marilyn Manson is not considered gothic. Gothic music is all about the sound and lyrical content. This is supposed to be a learning experience, so please don't choose a band just because you know it, be adventurous and pick a band you have never heard of.
-Rules-
1. Please only post ONE picture. Collages do not count as one picture.
2. No copying!
3. Editing is allowed, but PLEASE keep it to a MINIMUM!! Allowed: a. Stuff like cropping, lighting, making the pic black and white or sepia...stuff that anyone can do with a basic program. b. Fixing minor things, and I mean minor! Things like filling in a small bald spot that some CC hair gets at certain angles, etc. Not Allowed: a. Adding/Transposing backgrounds, sims, or objects. In other words, no mixing and matching between pictures. If it's not in the game or can't be done in the game, think of something else. This competition is designed to push the limits of your creativity, so use it! b. No adding borders or other effects such as lettering, etc.
4. No changing models. You must use the one you entered! You can, however, change her hair, clothes, makeup, traits, everything but her face/body(including skintone). The only exception to this would be if you are required to portray a dramatic emotion and you just can't seem to get them to look angry, sad, happy, whatever enough, then you are allowed to change their expression in CAS. But please don't go overboard, I'm talking minor changes.
5. Other sims are allowed in the picture, just make sure your sim is the main focus.
6. Remember to keep it Gothic!
Breaking the rules may lead to elimination. You have been warned! I've decided to not disqualify anyone, just eliminate them, when they have broken the rules...unless someone drops out or doesn't show, then they will just have the lowest score. I feel this is fair and gives them a second chance.
If you have any questions about the rules, don't hesitate to ask.
-Models-
Drea Hardy - Pistolkitten
Chase Gordon - JKAmaryllis
Dominatrix Mercy - Evie :D
Moon Davilar - EvaTer
Lysander Sheath - Westiedog123
Nix - Grimzi
Mistee Rayn - RepulsiveDesire
Shane Stone - vidkid20
Eleanor Black - Izzy
Moxxi - sereniticat
Elvira Lilith - Dylsoccer12 :D
Good luck!!
-Deadline: Midnight PST (Los Angeles time) on Sunday, June 27th!-
If you need an extension, please don't hesitate to ask! I will be more than happy to give you one! I'd much rather extend the deadline, then to have you drop out!
-Judges-
Akasha O'Connell(me)
awesome_phoebe
Toblie
CeleSeraphym (when she can)
-Scoring-
?/10 - How well your picture represents the chosen song ?/10 - Creativity ?/10 - Overall
-Example-
Nymphetamine (Fix) By: Cradle of Filth
Lead to the river Midsummer, I waved A 'V' of black swans On with hope to the grave All through Red September With skies fire-paved I begged you appear Like a thorn for the holy ones
Cold was my soul Untold was the pain I faced when you left me A rose in the rain So I swore to thy razor That never, enchained Would your dark nails of faith Be pushed through my veins again
Bared on your tomb I am a prayer for your loneliness And would you ever soon Come above unto me? For once upon a time From the binds of your lowliness I could always find The right slot for your sacred key
Six feet deep is the incision In my heart, that barless prison Discolours all with tunnel vision Sunsetter Nymphetamine Sick and weak from my condition This lust, a vampyric addiction To her alone in full submission None better Nymphetamine
Nymphetamine, nymphetamine Nymphetamine girl Nymphetamine, nymphetamine My nymphetamine girl
Wracked with your charm I am circled like prey Back in the forest Where whispers persuade More sugar trails More white lady laid Than pillars of salt (Keeping Sodom at night at bay)
Fold to my arms Hold their mesmeric sway And dance out to the moon As we did in those golden days
Christening stars I remember the way We were needle and spoon Mislaid in the burning hay
Bared on your tomb I am a prayer for your loneliness And would you ever soon Come above unto me? For once upon a time From the binds of your holiness I could always find The right slot for your sacred key
Six feet deep is the incision In my heart, that barless prison Discolours all with tunnel vision Sunsetter Nymphetamine Sick and weak from my condition This lust, a vampyric addiction To her alone in full submission None better Nymphetamine
Sunsetter Nymphetamine None better Nymphetamine
Nymphetamine, nymphetamine Nymphetamine girl Nymphetamine, nymphetamine My nymphetamine girl
Fun fact: Nymphetamine is a combination of two words, Nymphette and Amphetamine.
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JKAmaryllis Member
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 1:20 pm
:D awesome SO many great songs to choose from
Akasha VIP Member
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 2:25 pm
Yes...yes there are. lol I had a hard time choosing one for the example!
Oh, can all the contestants let me know when you've seen the assignment, please?
Amelia Member
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 2:32 pm
Ooh, cool assignment. I will most definitely be lurking this one again.
And I feel the urge to point out that there is no #3 in the rules of what not to do. I know, I'm lame, I noticed. >.<
Dylsoccer12 Member
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 2:41 pm
0_o. These songs' lyrics are great. But the songs themselves kinda scare me.... lol. Seen it.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 2:45 pm
Amelia- it was part of the editing rule. For some reason the site doesn't like my formatting, so I changed it. :D
Lol Dylan!
Oh, just to let you guys know, in case you haven't figured it out already...took me awhile...you don't need to resize your pics because the forum does it for you. If your pic is too big, there will be a white bar above it that if you press will take you to the full size, or whatever your screen can handle, I guess.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 3:38 pm
Akasha I love you dear, you come up with the best assignments. I have a question, how did you get your girl floating in the air like that in your picture. I have seen a few pics like that and I know its not editing but I cant figure out how to do it, makes me feel like a dummy but I must know!
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 3:39 pm
omg! I love it! Work on it today! Just have to find a song! Itf figures My Chemical Romance is not one! Well I'm still pumped!
Izzy Member
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 4:36 pm
I love this assignment! So many songs to choose from!
Dylsoccer12 Member
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 5:06 pm
Geez, I found a good song but I am unsure hwo to portray it...
EDIT: found a better song, and go a perfect lyric to put into my pic. Does it have to be the whole meaning of the song or can it be just one lyric?
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 5:16 pm
Excellent! I love the music clips to Cradle of Filth songs...it's like watching a mini movie thats all warped and crazy hehe
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 6:23 pm
Type O Negative - Anesthesia
Like a flash of light in an endless night Life is trapped between two black entities 'Cause when you trust someone Illusion has begun No way to prepare Impending despair
Did one say so cruel 'Tis better to love and lose Ignorance is bliss Wish not knew your kiss So many times been burned This lesson goes unlearned Remember desire only fuels the fire Liar!
Betwixed birth and death Every breath regret I pity the living Envy for the dead Emotionally stunned In defense - I'm numb I'd rather not care then to be aware Be scared
I don't need love
Are a thousand tears worth a single smile? When you give an inch, will they take a mile? Longing for the past but dreading the future If not being used, well then you're a user and a loser
World renowned failure at both death and life Given nothingness, purgatory blight To run and hide, a cowardly procedure Options exhausted, except for anesthesia Anesthesia
I don't feel anything I don't need anything I don't need love
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 6:43 pm
I've been working on this all day lol and harassing my husband with 2342 screenshots lol
happy/relieved to finally turn in =P
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 8:06 pm
Nice JKAmaryllis Is there anything else I can call you or you want me to call you cause your user is like long lol
Can't wait to see what else you guys come up with.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 9:21 pm
JK or JKA is fine
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 9:34 pm
OMG, I found a song that I love and actually makes sense! Imma start on this later.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 9:36 pm
Sweet JK. Ooooh i can see im going to love this round hehe. Cool First Assignment.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 10:00 pm
AHHH! I'm torn between a song by battlelore or Black No. 1 by Type O Negative.... This is touuugh. But I've seen it and I'll be doing some research tonight XD XD XD
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 10:07 pm
I want to do something by Epica because I love Simone but ah so many choices!
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 10:19 pm
Oh, Imma tell you guys my song, Gorgeous by Gene loves Jezebel.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 19th 2010, 11:56 pm
Inkubus Sukkubus for me, though what song I haven't quite decided
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 12:41 am
G'day, I've found the assignemnt and I'ma gonna get to researching right away. I am wondering what on earth I've gotten myself into. LoL
And OMGosh, PANDA you already have a fantastic pic turned in? Do you never sleep? I think you must never do.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 12:45 am
Okay, I have my set done but imma take my pics tomorrow.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 12:58 am
ignore. changing my pic!
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 1:38 am
Okay, I think I have my song. You did say we may change make up correct? I sure hope so or I'ma gonna need a new song.
I'm nervous about this, but I am gonna draw on my Gothic Bellydancing days..I just hope that it Gothic enough. I'ma gonna go in game I think and make my set..but I can't download anymore untill 5 pm or my husband will kill me for getting us capped. I may be in a Goth comp..but I like life.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 1:41 am
Sorry, I couldn't figure out how to edit my post to make snese.. God dunno why this site is doing my head in. I must be old !
I'ma looking at Collide Wing of Steel for my song. I love to belly dance to it and it always gets my imagination going..so I think Imay go with it.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 2:44 am
Okay, I figured out how to work this posting thing I think, so please just ignore this post. I'm very sorry.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 3:00 am
Collide is classed as Darkwave which imo is just a is just yet another way of saying ''gothic inspired'' music, so I'm sure it will be perfect :D
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 3:14 am
Song: Memories-Within Temptation
Picture:
My short little description(you new this would be here). Lysander lost his mother a few years back. He will never forget her. Lysander visits her grave every night, giving her a blessing and a prayer. The song memories, relates, because Lysander can never forget her. His memories and her memorium are what keep her alive in his thoughts, dreams, hallucinations, and everyday life.
Lyrics:
In this world you tried Not leaving me alone behind. There's no other way. I prayed to the gods let him stay. The memories ease the pain inside, Now I know why.
All of my memories keep you near. In silent moments imagine you here. All of my memories keep you near. Your silent whispers, silent tears.
Made me promise I'd try To find my way back in this life. I hope there is a way To give me a sign you're ok. Reminds me again it's worth it all So I can go on.
All of my memories keep you near. In silent moments imagine you here. All of my memories keep you near. Your silent whispers, silent tears.
Together in all these memories I see your smile. All the memories I hold dear. Darling, you know I will love you Until the end of time.
All of my memories keep you near. In silent moments imagine you here. All of my memories keep you near. Your silent whispers, silent tears.
It's not like the video, but holds the same concept. A loved one lost, grieving, never forget.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 4:10 am
You people are crazy talented! I love all the entries so far. So good. I don't even know how you foud a song that quick, I'm having trouble settling on one. I know like none of the artists on either of those lists. I of course have stuff from the Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees but wanted to bracnch out and try to do a song from sone one I had never heard from before... I'm too darn indecisive. I think I will keep exploring and force myself to settle tomorrow.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 4:15 am
Awww me to RD, I keep thinking I've found something and then I change my mind. UG, I can't believe how long I've been sitting here researching and watching videos. I feel like I may just be Goth Impaired.
I was gonna go with Collide cause when I thought of it I instantly got the whole scene in my head..( kinda) But now I am falling in love with March OF the Dead..I dunno what to do!! I'm iffy on Collide cause the video is kinda dumb but I'm more iffy on March of the Dead cause the only video I can find is Nazzi inspired and I refuse to post a link to that.
And I kinda like Back Door too, but all I can think of with that song is Vamps and I'm not a vampy kinda girl...and it's very 80's.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 4:40 am
Nazzi Inspired?? Yes I would advise you stray far far away from that! I know a couple of songs I adore by The Dresden Dolls but they aren't on the list of Goth Bands... Akasha are they goth enough? I discovered them the first time that I ddi this competition so I would like to think that they are.
Oh and I love the 80s even though I was like 2 when it was all over. It had a very distinct style and feel to it that can't be mistaken for any other time and place in history. I feel like these past ten years borrowed from all those other generes and didn't have anything special about it style wise. People tend to talk about the 80s like its something to be embarrased about but I think its rather cool
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 5:00 am
RepulsiveDesire wrote:
Nazzi Inspired?? Yes I would advise you stray far far away from that! I know a couple of songs I adore by The Dresden Dolls but they aren't on the list of Goth Bands... Akasha are they goth enough? I discovered them the first time that I ddi this competition so I would like to think that they are.
Oh and I love the 80s even though I was like 2 when it was all over. It had a very distinct style and feel to it that can't be mistaken for any other time and place in history. I feel like these past ten years borrowed from all those other generes and didn't have anything special about it style wise. People tend to talk about the 80s like its something to be embarrased about but I think its rather cool
Thanks RD, for you're input. Yes, I've decided not to go with March of The Dead for that reason. I got to thinking what if..what if the song actually has a nazzi meaning that I don't know of ( I'm kinda dumb). I would not be okay with that at all.
So, I've decided to set up a scene for Wings Of Steel and for Back Door and see which one I like better.
Thanks again RD..I wasn't sure if maybe I was being to sensitive ( I get accused of that often)
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 6:16 am
RD - I was wondering if someone was going to ask that. lol Well, I did the 'constrainFloorElevation false' cheat, made a hill, put her on top of it, and then got rid of the hill. It works really well, but make sure you put the hill exactly where you want and how high you want your sim to be because if you move them after you erase the hill, they will go back to ground level. And Dresdon Dolls are considered Dark Cabaret, so yes, gothic. :D
Dylan - No, it doesn't have to represent the entire song, it can be about just one lyric.
Oh, and in the great words of Jay and Silent Bob....The 80's was the mother fuckin' time! lol
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 8:02 am
Seren: Sometimes I stay up after work because I don't want to miss out on the day so I guess I don't sleep much lol. I can't believe I forgot about Collide! I SO love Collide. :D Now I hafta find my collide cd...
Vid and Westie I heart your entries!
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 8:06 am
I do that too, JKA. Do you work nights?
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 8:09 am
I love each entry so far. I'm really feeling the pressure of this today. And not even my favorite pirate song is taking the edge off ! I've been bound for South Australia for HOURS now and not feeling any better. hehe
I've gotten some shots, I am just going through them now.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 9:16 am
OMG, I don't know what happened, but I think I'm done
Today I started working on the assignment & chose my song. After that I started the Sims 3 game, in order to shoot some pics or choose or setup a good picture location. I started up CAS, to choose Gwyneth my competition entry and she looked all messed up. So I thought the sim file was maybe damaged somehow. I did however make a backup, so I tried again, with the backup and even installed the full sims3pack-file of Gwyneth. The result was still the same, a totaly messed up Gwyneth Here is a screenshot....
I'm also sure all CC is available in CAS, but somehow it will not show; even the hair !! I really don't know what to do. I feel hopeless, sad and some other words which are not so appropriate to write down here. I'm sure I'm not able to re-create the 'same' Gwyneth as before... I really don't know what to do...
Eva
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 9:22 am
Okay, don't fret yet. This happens to me ALL The time. I think it's because I am missing a skin for a couple of my sims. What normally helps me is to go in and remove ALL make up hair and even CC eyes off that Sim and then put it all on again.
I hope that helps you too.
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Subject: Re: Assignment 1!! June 20th 2010, 9:42 am
Wings Of Steel- Collide
Wings Of Steel- Collide
Wind up your reasons demons and ghosts wind up your circuitry loves you the most
Your wings on fire but you can't find them your wings are higher I've never seen them before
Chasing the wings of steel chasing the ghost of time
Wind up your circuitry loves you the most wind up your complicated chasing the ghost
Your wings are tired
You cannot get there from here where you aspire you cannot fly there from here
Chasing the wings of steel chasing the ghost of time chasing the taste of life chasing the ghost of time
Chasing the wings of steel chasing the ghost of time chasing the taste of life chasing the ghost of time
I've come so near yet so far
In the river of darkness there is a light in the middle of darkness there is a light
Wind up your consequence fear will paralyze you chasing the wings of steel chasing the ghost of time chasing the taste of life chasing the ghost of time
I am walking in the light I am walking in the night