Challenge: Kuda Labs Theme Song Contest

[Skuda]

Okay guys and gals, I've been trying to think up a good Kuda Labs theme song for awhile. I just can't get a good tune going.






Kuda Labs Theme Song Contest






Come up with a good tune for Kuda Labs. preferably music, but lyrics would be nice too.

in short: Music (midi or whatever) or Lyrics (preferably something PSO related and mixes a bit with the Kuda labs sort of ideas) or both

Criteria:

- I would prefer something techno sounding or violin type music.

- A fast beat for the techno, something adventurous, or for something more gothic and violiny, a little more sad, but more Power to the song.

- Prefered length, is up to you. nothing too short or too long.

- must be as original as possible (no taking others songs)

- have fun?

Winner:

The winner will have their song chosen as the theme song for Kuda Labs, and the Kuda Labs adventures animations. A character of your choice (probably your own) will be used in a Kuda Labs Flash Cartoon.



I will edit this upon finding any problems with this contest.

I would really appreciate people to try to help me out here. I don't believe any fan music has ever been posted here.

Thanks all,

-Scott Kuda



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[Garanz2]

Hmm...Well I know absolutely zilch about making music, but I could try to whip some lyrics up for you... http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif

[ladyjaderiver]

Well, if anyone would be willing to write down the songs, and sort of give me a melody to go with, I'd be willing to sing them. http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Clips:
"Can Still See the Light 1" (http://www.freewebs.com/laluna/canstillseethelight2.WAV)
""Can Still See the Light 2" (http://www.freewebs.com/laluna/canstillseethelight3.WAV)

[Zzzzzz]

Can we work together with other people, or is it a solo thing?

[Tycho]

On 2004-09-18 06:02, Scott_Kuda wrote:

- must be as original as possible (no taking others songs)

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So you're asking us to compose something ourselves?
Otherwise, consider 'Toriga - Inner Universe'.

[Skuda]

@ Ziz, work in as many as you want

@ Tycho, yes. I would like the songs self composed.

[Sharkyland]

If I had synthesizer, I would try.

[PJ]

I'm currently working on a work for Kuda's theme now, only problem is, I can only have it in sheet music =/ I tried to record it with my microphone and my laptop, but my laptop doesn't seem to pick up the microphone being there =/

Oddly enough, my song sounds very dark Christmassy... so if Kuda doesn't use it, I can use it for a Christmas theme http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

[RequiemHC]

for some reason, the Silent Hill song from the UFO ending in Silent Hill 3 keeps running through my head.

[Skuda]

try using Midi maker. I dowloaded a free version of it a while ago and it wasn't that bad. works well with sheet music, PJ.

[HUnewearl_Meira]

teh Meira shall write a song.

[-Z]

have a few pretty good songs in my head, just dont have a comp program to put it together.

[Kupi]

So far, I've aimed for dramatic and wound up with creepy. That's a far bit to miss the mark on.

I'm not sure MIDI even *has* many techno options.

...but I'm trying!

[PJ]

I got something started, but I'm still trying to figure out how to do cords, etc.

And right now, it only lasts a few seconds. So it's still a work in progress.

And Wazzy has informed me it's high pitched. http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Teh Christmassy Song! (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCFirst.mid)

I hope it works >_<

[-Z]

not a bad start. back it up with electric guitars or something else loud after another bit of high piano keys like you do now and it should turn out to be something nice ^_^

[Bradicus]

On 2004-09-20 18:59, SUPAH_CHAO wrote:
I got something started, but I'm still trying to figure out how to do cords, etc.

And right now, it only lasts a few seconds. So it's still a work in progress.

And Wazzy has informed me it's high pitched. http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Teh Christmassy Song! (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCFirst.mid)

I hope it works >_<


Kind of reminds me of the first Clock Tower's (a survival horror for the SNES) theme. I'd link to it, but google has failed me.

If you round it out a bit more, it could be really good http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[Skuda]

drat, this computer wont let me hear it. I'll have to wait till I get home from school. I'm looking forward to it Pj.

[Joshie]

hmmmm well this goes against the rules of the contest, but the Zelda theame goes with anything. there are different kinds of the Zelda theme.

Pick a "speed" you like and you can add anything you want to it.

I tried it once, i had my friend added a guitar theme to it. MAN it sounds great. you should consiter this.

[Zelutos]

Don't forget the violins! gotta have violins!

[Skuda]

On 2004-09-20 19:57, Joshie wrote:
hmmmm well this goes against the rules of the contest, but the Zelda theame goes with anything. there are different kinds of the Zelda theme.

Pick a "speed" you like and you can add anything you want to it.

I tried it once, i had my friend added a guitar theme to it. MAN it sounds great. you should consiter this.



Sorry Joshie, I want something that I'll be able to stick with, and wont get hounded by copyright people and fanboys saying I've done something horribly wrong to their favorite songs.

[Joshie]

meh np. i listen to the slow theme just to get me to sleep. its so sothing(cant spell)

[ladyjaderiver]

On 2004-09-20 18:59, SUPAH_CHAO wrote:
I got something started, but I'm still trying to figure out how to do cords, etc.

And right now, it only lasts a few seconds. So it's still a work in progress.

And Wazzy has informed me it's high pitched. http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Teh Christmassy Song! (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCFirst.mid)

I hope it works >_<



Ooh... Very spiffy. http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif I like it. (Scary sidenote: I can sing that high. O.O)

[FOAtHeart]

The FO can play violin! :o


The FO shall write a song! :o

[PJ]

Hmm. My original piece had a few extra notes accidentally, so it sounded weird =o I think this (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTrial1.mid) is correct.

Ahh, but a small little upgrade aswell. To this tiny piece of work I have added chords! It's so cool now! http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Chords! (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTrial2.mid)

Slowly, slowly... http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif

[Skuda]

On 2004-09-21 20:54, SUPAH_CHAO wrote:
Hmm. My original piece had a few extra notes accidentally, so it sounded weird =o I think this (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTrial1.mid) is correct.

Ahh, but a small little upgrade aswell. To this tiny piece of work I have added chords! It's so cool now! http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

Chords! (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTrial2.mid)

Slowly, slowly... http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif




Sweet mother of Pearl! I don't think that sounds christmassy at all. I Really like it!

I hope to hear the full version real soon!

*has soils his pants*

[Rainbowlemon]

Does there have to be any lyrics in it? And does it have to be pso based, or can it just be a nice tune? I think I have a few ideas, I'll perhaps have a go once I've...*ahem*...'obtained' my copy of cubase http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[Skuda]

On 2004-09-22 07:35, Antimony wrote:
Does there have to be any lyrics in it? And does it have to be pso based, or can it just be a nice tune? I think I have a few ideas, I'll perhaps have a go once I've...*ahem*...'obtained' my copy of cubase http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif



no lyrics are needed, but I still want some in teh final version (which means if you don't, I'll write the lyrics for the song)

for lyrics, they can be pretty much anything, as long as it would at least fit in the PSO setting.

if you're meaning the song, a nice tune would be fine.

can't wait!

[PJ]

Out of friends, homework and PSO, I'm happy I found a little time to work on the song today ^_^;;;

I added a new section to it. Yay! (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTrailb1.mid)

Then I put it together. I added the second part to the first part, and then I added the first part again, only reversed. (Although after the first set, I only added 2 chords, I'll need to work on that D=).

What do you think? (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTrialb2.mid)

EDIT: Gah, I made a typo on the first fiel, so I fixed the link to the incorrect spelling >_>

EDIT2: And in case you wanted the Midi Maker file Kuda, you can play around with the tempo if you want. (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCab.mia) Although I'll never actually be able to play my song at the 120 tempo, I think it sounds funky XD

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[odie2088]

i cant listen to midis...lol does anyone here listen to them on windows media player? or is it just me

[-Z]

eh, what the heck. no harm in a little friendly competition, right? i played around with midi maker for a bit, and got a 'rough draft' so to say. still got a few kinks to work out, but heres what i got so far

http://www.angelfire.lycos.com/mech/zizu/huntingshadows.mid

EDIT: Cursse you angelfire... guess you'll have to copy the url into your browser to hear it :/

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[Blitzkommando]

On 2004-09-23 17:33, -Z wrote:
eh, what the heck. no harm in a little friendly competition, right? i played around with midi maker for a bit, and got a 'rough draft' so to say. still got a few kinks to work out, but heres what i got so far

http://www.angelfire.lycos.com/mech/zizu/huntingshadows.mid

EDIT: Cursse you angelfire... guess you'll have to copy the url into your browser to hear it :/

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Oh, for whatever reason that reminds me of the Twilight Zone theme. And the beat reminds me of the Medal of Honor Overture. Interresting combination. http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif

[PJ]

Competition eh? Looks like I'll need to work extra hard now http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_evil.gif

Unfortunately, yours sounds more like a song, and mine sounds more like a jingle http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif

[Kupi]

If you think your work sounding like a jingle is bad, Supah_Chao, try mine. Mine sounds like a total n00b without any experience in musical theory slapped together something he thought sounded cool!

...wait a minute. I *am* a total n00b without any experience in musical theory. ^_^()

http://www.geocities.com/cupeius/KudaTheme.mid

...wow. If you listen to this in QuickTime, it totally doesn't sound like the way I composed it. O_o Listen to it in WinAmp or Windows Media Player.

EDIT: It might be a given, but my song is a WIP, like the others.

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[-Z]

On 2004-09-23 18:44, SUPAH_CHAO wrote:
Competition eh? Looks like I'll need to work extra hard now http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_evil.gif

Unfortunately, yours sounds more like a song, and mine sounds more like a jingle http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif



then i have been successful in sparking your creativity? ^_^

heh, mine may sound like a song, but its still way off from the beat i have in my head. http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif

[PJ]

Now fully chorded! (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTrailb3.mid)

Hmm... I really like it, but if someone thinks I'm going in the wrong direction, a nice prod would be good >.> Tommorrow I'll either work on this song or some fics... hmm...

[Bradicus]

On 2004-09-24 15:34, SUPAH_CHAO wrote:
Now fully chorded! (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTrailb3.mid)


More like... Now 404ded. >_>

Yeah. It's not working for me.

[PJ]

I did post it as I was uploading it... try it in a few minutes or something >_>;;;

[PJ]

Fixed Trial3 (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTrialb3.mid)

I found out what was wrong. Wrong URL... >.>

And I edited some of the chords.

Kuda Theme Song v4 (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTrialb4.mid)

Slowly but surely going somewhere... >_>

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[-Z]

...if super gets past the first 10 seconds, we're all in real trouble http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif

except kuda. he just gets to sort of laugh at us competing over his own gain http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[PJ]

On 2004-09-25 17:44, -Z wrote:
...if super gets past the first 10 seconds, we're all in real trouble http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/anime2.gif


XD Hey hey, I'll get there http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif I'm just taking my time is all.

[Skuda]

sweet mother Pj, I'd like to hear that on a lower octive! http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_eek.gif

[Giezus]

I found a few songs my band did a while back. Recording sucks, but if you like one I can try to see if they wanna redo it with better recording. Just PM me or contact me on AIM (Giezus101).

The site that I hosted them on is...
http://www.audiostreet.net/artists/007/258/small_town_minds.html

EDIT: Screw it, ill just leave the address...


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[PJ]

On 2004-09-25 21:22, Scott_Kuda wrote:
sweet mother Pj, I'd like to hear that on a lower octive! http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_eek.gif



I really like the highness of the song, but as you commandeth *bows*

1 Octave Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald1.mid)

2 Octaves Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald2.mid)

3 Octaves Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald3.mid)

4 Octaves Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald4.mid)

5 Octaves Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald5.mid)

6 Octaves Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald6.mid)

Ugh, it gets uber ugly when it's really low, but that's probably because I love the high notes XD

[Bradicus]

On 2004-09-26 07:49, SUPAH_CHAO wrote:


On 2004-09-25 21:22, Scott_Kuda wrote:
sweet mother Pj, I'd like to hear that on a lower octive! http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_eek.gif



I really like the highness of the song, but as you commandeth *bows*

1 Octave Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald1.mid)

2 Octaves Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald2.mid)

3 Octaves Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald3.mid)

4 Octaves Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald4.mid)

5 Octaves Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald5.mid)

6 Octaves Lower (http://home.graffiti.net/s_chao:graffiti.net/KCTriald6.mid)

Ugh, it gets uber ugly when it's really low, but that's probably because I love the high notes XD


Sweet mother of shit! 3 Octaves really sounds nice.
4 and 5 would even work as good back ground music during a particularly suspenseful scene.

This is really something http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_eek.gif

[Skuda]

bump!

yeah. I hope you guys havn't forgotten this yet... unlike Outriders group fanart... http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif

[Kupi]

Hrm. Yes, I suppose I ought to finish up what the submission I started. Back to Noteworthy I go!

EDIT: Aaaaaand in this cornerrrrr, weighing in at an incredible 3,000 bytes, it's: KudaTheme5! (http://www.geocities.com/auroralhare/KudaTheme5.mid)

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[Skuda]

Wow Kupi! That was pretty good. and a nice length too!

0000!

yeah, I'm going to be back home in about 2 weeks, so as soon as that happens, I'm going to get some Flash work done, and pick a winner... if they're all in...


http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_wacko.gif