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Yes, the shadows do look off, but they are fine in my opnion. I would be interested to see walk animations. That may prove to be difficult.

I vote Loominous. He's on quite often and knows, quite possibly, the most about art. I dont see what gender has to do with it. For all we know, half of the women here could be men.

Yes, the colors are beatiful. They have a really sharp watercolor look. Your preportions could use some work, but they still look amazing. You sure know how to work those compliment colors.

Heres a quick one I did with a "crap load" of lassoing.

I wasnt sure what sort of background you would use. If it is something nice and smooth like Monkey Island, it shouldnt be a problem, but it couldnt hurt. Frankly, I fancy that style, the whole "Faily Odd Parents" black line around the outside thing.

Bring on some walk cycles!

In the stores around here, if you give them a copy of Halo they'll give you Halo 2 for half price.

It is sort of sad that it was leaked. On the other hand, I've watched someone play the San Adres Beta.

I often write music on personal expericences or people that I know, very rarely do I write songs about fake people. If I start playing chords usually the words I want to use come right out without even thinking about it. It often turns out better then those that I have thought through.

In all honesty, this thread is the most off topic thread in a long while*. Most people that are common posters here know how to deal with off thread topics and new commers.

*Edit: Heh, well maybe not, but even still, there isn't much of a problem. :p

Wow, this character looks really good. It's very small and has a lot of detail. I would either nock off some colors or do something like this.



The problem with no outline in detailed low res is that the characters will blend in with the background.

I dont see a need for a daily mod. You said it yourself, this forum is pretty good. I think Andail is sufficient.

Thats kind of what I was going for. Post some music, talk about your inspiration, how you wrote it and in what order. Different musical theroies involved and why.

Thanks for all of the posts. I, actually, write my music first. That way I can tell if I am copying another song. Heh, usually I can just start signing and lyrics come out.

Geoffkhan: I might have to take you up on that.

More posts people!

I was hoping to post this some other time when the forums wern't as busy, but I've been ancy. The whole thing turned into more of a story about myself, rather then a question on musical theroy. Sorry about typos.

I've been playing guitar for more then a year now. I own 2 acoustics and an electric. I can play a bit of clarinet and flute and can read music for the most part. I play my guitars about 3 hours a day, writing licks, riffs, and progressions, some of which are pretty good.

Recently, I've been trying to get into a band. My singing voice is ok.
Sadly no one is really as into a band as I am. I've grown up with a huge variety of music. From N*SYNC to Elvis. Black Sabbath to Lyle
Lovett. Everyone in my family listens to something different and we all have a great feel for other and new types of music. I'd join pretty much any band if they were serious.

My choice of action has been failing. If a band has formed they don't really need a guitarist or vocalist. I've come to realize that I need to form my own band. I can pick whatever sound I'd like and chose who helps and who doesn't. But I can't just jump in and grab some people.

So, I've been trying to write some music myself, that I can do some solo gigs with, hopefully meeting some people along the way. My first "official" song I wrote for my English class. I had to write some poetry so I decided to kill two birds and brought in my guitar. My teacher loved it along with my class. People in her other classes said that she couldn't stop talking about it. One girl in my class who is very popular said she loved it and wanted me to make her a cd of some of my stuff. I regretfully said that I didn't have anything else finished.

I toyed with the song and decided to record it. I listened to it and it sounded awful. The progression was repetitive. The lyrics were terrible. But the song had serious meaning to me. I don't think that any other previous event in my life could make a better song. I realize I'm my own worst critic, but sometimes that's a good thing.

So I started reviewing popular music. Often listening to the song over and over again for hours trying to find out what makes it tick. Slowing and speeding the song up, audio filters, different octaves and tones.
I've dissected several songs from different bands, all of them popular, with basic instruments (i.e.: guitar, bass, drums, and sometimes keys). I haven't yet looked at rap and the ever-popular "Bump 'n' Grind" music, with all of it's computer effect generations. There are several things I've found.

Good, popular songs have simple yet meaningful lyrics and the music accents the lyrics, giving them attitude.

Good lyrics are straightforward, yet often metaphorical. Everyone can
Relate to them somehow in their lives. The lyrics themselves are just words, but when music is added behind them, they give them a sense of mood and opinion.

Popular songs also have a "good" part. The song itself is ok, but there's that one part that everyone loves that people wait for when listening to the song, keeping them listening. Lets look at a popular song and dissect it.

Lets look at Maroon Five's "She Will Be Loved".

Amazon.com conceders them a "fuse of R&B and rock" and compares them to
Stevie Wonder and Motown. Their smooth bass lines, catchy tunes and unique vocals make them very popular. But is that all? Those who have listened to this band would agree, they wouldn't sound good with lyrics such as Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby" or maybe Metalica's "Enter Sandman". The lyrics really make any good band.

"She Will Be Loved" has very simple lyrics. Any Tom, Dick, or Harry could have wrote this if they put their mind to it, even though it wouldn't have the same meaning. Everyone can relate to them, or relate them to someone else.

Most people would agree that their favorite part is the chorus and pre-chorus (0:45 - 1:15), and would be happy enough if the entire song was just that. Yet everyone seems to think the bridge is the worst part.
The composition of this song however keeps you listening.

The intro is very relaxing, seemingly making you to lazy to change the song. The verse is the same way, however the mood doesn't last long. At
0:28 of the song, a guitar comes in and foreshadows what is to come in the rest of the song, giving it a more upbeat attitude. And at 0:47 that time comes and gives you a great, smooth beat to dance to or just sit and listen to. As the upbeat section fades to an end (1:17), it brings you back to that foreshadowing section again, keeping you listening once more for the chorus. Then the anticipation trickery comes out. At 1:34, the vocals make you expect that funky rhythm to come back, but nope. More games to keep you listening till 1:53 comes around. This extended chorus brings you to that nirvana of happiness only to shatter it with a bridge at 2:33, and another disappointment at 2:53 when they make you expect another chorus, but give you another verse instead. But at 3:04 that trickery comes back, making you think the song is over, but finishes with a whopping chorus exceeding a minute, and brings you down from that high with a slow fadeout.

I bet that never crossed your mind when listening, did it? Well, it didn't cross mine either. When looking back on what I've written, it doesn't even compare. How do people write such great music, and plan such composition?

I've noticed that many people here have bands, and I wanted to know, how do you go about writing music? Do you have anything you think is amazing and would like to share? Maybe, if I get the balls to do it, I'll post some of my music. Kick up some dust, and lets get musical.

Meh, it looked better in my head.

Beer is ok, but I've got a high alcohol tolence, so it doesnt do much for me.

... And Wine Coolers give me the shits.

Phil Reed. He's my hero.

I've got acid reflux. I went to a doctor for it and they gave me some really expensive pills that didnt really work. I tried the vinger thing, tums, and I started to just deal with the pain. Eventually I found some really cheap pills at a local drug store, even cheaper then tums. I cant recall the name of them, but they're produced by the Osco Jewel Drug Company. They work like magic.

If you look at all of these cheaper drugs, they dont have the additives to them that make people additiced and whatnot. They only contain the important ingredients.

I've never been a fan of the herbal stuff myself. Mostly because I used to date a valcre or whatever they are. People in her family were really heathly but when people got really sick they would only give them herbal stuff and do rituals. Some of them ended up dying because of it, because her family wouldnt take them to see specialists. Thats very stupid in my opnion.

Yeah, yours looks ok when compared to the picture, I dunno, I guess shading could fix it. Hah, it looks like Teh Helm.

You know, some people get paid full time to do just a story, or just puzzles. Try thinking up your own ideas. When you have a some more ideas we can help you then.

The left arm looks great. The position is almost perfect. However, the right arm is to high up. Maybe something more like this.



Sorry about the shittyness.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/evil1359/erwin_shoes.png

Meh, mine turned out small but you get the point.