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Subject: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/12/12 at 10:01 pm

Artistry 2

I'm happy to announce to everybody that Below Average Dave's creation Artistry will be making a strong comeback with brand new artists covering genres ranging from Rap to Experimental and back again. It should be a blast of another 5 year contest and hopefully we can make this a never ending competition because it has touched all the lives of parody artists on Amiright in many different ways. It's come a long way ever since the first round with us parodying Disney songs and it maintains to be an important factor in many parodists lives that it deserves to live on in all it's greatness!

Alt. Rock
1. Theory of a Deadman
2. The White Stripes
3. The Killers
4. The Fray
5. The Cure
6. Smash Mouth
7. Radiohead
8. Primus
9. Presidents of the United States of America
10. Powderfinger
11. Pearl Jam
12. OK Go
13. Oasis
14. Nickelback
15. Matchbox 20
16. Kings of Leon
17. Gorillaz
18. Good Charlotte
19. Foo Fighters
20. Cake
21. Ben Folds Five
22. Beck
23. Barenaked Ladies

Pop
1. Scissor Sisters
2. Rihanna
3. Prince
4. Nelly Furtado
5. Miley Cyrus
6. Michelle Branch
7. Lily Allen
8. Lady Gaga
9. Ke$ha
10. Katy Perry
11. Justin Bieber
12. Hanson
13. Colbie Caillat
14. Bruno Mars

Hip-Hop & Rap
1. T-Pain
2. Timbaland
3. Snoop Dogg
4. Outkast
5. Ludacris
6. Lil Wayne
7. Kanye West
8. Drake
9. B.O.B.
10. Akon
11. 50 Cent
12. 2Pac
13. Nicki Minaj

Soul/ R&B
1. R Kelly
2. Ne-Yo
3. Marvin Gaye
4. Lionel Richie
5. James Brown
6. Chris Brown
7. Cee-Lo Green
8. Boyz II Men
9. Aretha Franklin
10. Alicia Keys
11. Adele

Rock
1. Tom Petty
2. Sweet
3. Pat Benatar
4. Neil Diamond
5. Journey
6. Joan Jett
7. Huey Lewis And The News
8. Heart
9. Foreigner
10. Alice Cooper
11. Bryan Adams
12. The Monkees

New Wave
1. Thompson Twins
2. The Go-Go's
3. Split Enz
4. Pet Shop Boys
5. Oingo Boingo
6. INXS
7. Elvis Costello
8. The B-52's
9. A-Ha
10. Adam Ant
11. Eurythmics/ Annie Lennox

Country
1. Toby Keith
2. Tim McGraw
3. Taylor Swift
4. Sheryl Crow
5. Rascal Flatts
6. Kid Rock
7. Uncle Kracker
8. Kenny Chesney
9. Dixie Chicks
10. Carrie Underwood

Light Rock
1. Reo Speedwagon
2. Randy Newman
3. Toto
4. Chicago
5. Barry Manilow
6. Air Supply

Pop Rock
1. Train
2. Kelly Clarkson
3. Simple Plan
4. OneRepublic
5. Maroon 5
6. Fun

Genre Rounds
1. Pop Christmas
2. Phil Spector Girl Groups
3. One Hit Wonders
4. Movie Music
5. TV Theme Songs
6. Motown

Electro/ Dance
1. T.a.T.u
2. Example
3. Depeche Mode
4. Daft Punk
5. Aqua

Nu-Metal
1. System of a Down
2. Skillet
3. Papa Roach
4. Nine Inch Nails
5. Disturbed

Ska/ Reggae
1. Sublime
2. Sean Kingston
3. Mighty, Mighty Bosstones
4. Matisyahu
5. Madness

Metal
1. Twisted Sister
2. Nightwish
3. Megadeth
4. Def Leppard

Latin
1. Shakira
2. Santana
3. Pitbull
4. Enrique Iglesias

Psychedelic Rock
1. The Grateful Dead
2. The Doors
3. Steve Miller Band
4. Jimi Hendrix

Punk Rock
1. The Clash
2. Sex Pistols
3. Iggy Pop
4. Blink 182

Big Band & Swing
1. Tony Bennett
2. Michael Buble
3. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Progressive Rock
1. Rush
2. Genesis
3. ELO

Comedy
1. Voltaire
2. Flight of the Conchords
3. Tom Lerher

Experimental
1. Tom Waits
2. Frank Zappa
3. The Residents

Indie Rock
1. Goyte
2. They Might Be Giants

Emo
1. Panic! At The Disco
2. My Chemical Romance

World
1. Gogol Bordello

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXU5zUHA1Ak&list=PLcLWG7Ref0kJ6qGpAfc01X0rHfbDRPC3D

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 09/13/12 at 7:25 am

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/13/12 at 4:23 pm

I was thinking the same thing....but just who's actually willing and able to chair it?

Let me be the first to commend Below Average Dave for having the smarts, creativity and BALLS to formulate it and carry the mantle for it through thick and thin. I certainly cannot be the one to follow in his footsteps.

I think we all deserve to give everyone participated in this contest a hearty round of applause especially Conqueror of Parodies, Below Average Dave and Agrimorfee who participated in every single round of this contest (Matthias missed two rounds so he sucks) also Porfle Popnecker and Blaydeman as well as Matthias (I suppose) who continue to contribute to this never-ending contest.

I for one would like to see a lot more Alternative Rock, Modern Pop and Dance and even some more Country and Rap make it into this because those two genres didn't get a lot of attention. This was mostly all rock with a few other genres sprinkled in (classic rock mostly) so as these last approach I open the gates to any artist you think deserves a round of mockery placed upon them (I'm sure there are a few classic rock artists we haven't mocked yet). The thing is should we allow the artist from earlier to be reshuffled and parodied again or should it just be 150 new artists? I'm thinking the latter because I'm sure there are a ton of artists who need a good swift kick in the funny bone.

A few artists that weren't even around when we started this thing were Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Ke$ha, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift (just to name a few)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/13/12 at 7:13 pm

So let's open up the floodgates... What other artists would you like to see parodied?

As for me... (Don't care about Ke$ha...)

1. Justin Bieber
2. Miley Cyrus
3. Taylor Swift
4. Lady Gaga
5. Katy Perry
6. Rihanna
7. The White Stripes
8. Ben Folds Five
9. Cake
10. Barenaked Ladies
11. Oasis
12. Sublime

(Let's get this continuing ball rolling)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 09/13/12 at 8:19 pm

My thoughts on this nonsense:

- Is there a limit to how many artists can be submitted? Because I could come up with a metric buttload of artists right off the top of my head for sure. Hey, maybe this could be a venue for the remaining artists from B-Man's Hip-Hop Specialist Contest?

- I think there should be a gap between the end of Artistry 1 and Artistry 2: Electric Boogaloo just so it doesn't feel like it's all one big lump of madness.

- And as for who could run it...I'm hesitant to throw my name into the proverbial hat, given that the timezone difference would be a tricky to work around. Although given the fact that I have a psuedo-spreadsheet (it's in Word, but it still does what I need it to do) to keep track of which artist has been done so far, and my nothing-better-to-do-ness, I think I could do a good job. What do you lot think?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/13/12 at 8:45 pm

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 09/13/12 at 9:16 pm

I think they should be all big name artists like the original Artistry was. I don't want to see bands like Yellowcard or Cee-Lo Green getting a round when they only have a few big hits.

How much time do you think we should wait between contests?

A month or two would be my suggestion. And I do get that the artists have to be big names (hence why as much as I want to, I won't submit The Wanted or JLS), but my actual question was how many I should submit. You put up twelve, should I do the same? Less? More?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/13/12 at 9:21 pm

A month or two would be my suggestion. And I do get that the artists have to be big names (hence why as much as I want to, I won't submit The Wanted or JLS), but my actual question was how many I should submit. You put up twelve, should I do the same? Less? More?

I think we should have about 100 like we had this time around. I just don't want to see this contest end!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 09/13/12 at 9:46 pm

Here's my submissions:

Nickelback
Chris Brown
Sweet
Split Enz
Foo Fighters
Adele
OneRepublic
Snow Patrol
The Fray
Kings of Leon
Maroon 5
Pitbull
Genesis/Phil Collins/Peter Gabriel
Ne-Yo
Lil Wayne
Nicki Minaj
Alicia Keys
Akon
Nelly Furtado
T-Pain
Kanye West
Flo Rida
Snoop Dogg
Tupac Shakur
Notorious B.I.G.
50 Cent
Timbaland
Drake
Nelly
Jay-Z
T.I.
Puff Daddy/P. Diddy/Diddy/Whatever-the-hell-he's-calling-himself-these-days
Good Charlotte
Gorillaz
INXS
Jessie J
Korn
Lily Allen
Madness
My Chemical Romance
Panic! At The Disco
Outkast
Powderfinger
R. Kelly
Smash Mouth
Taio Cruz
The Killers
Toto

I know a lot of artists. If you think that Genesis, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel should be separate rounds, I won't argue with that. And if any of the artists we submit end up being the last two secret artists, they should be deleted from our submissions.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/13/12 at 10:00 pm

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/13/12 at 10:02 pm

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/13/12 at 10:40 pm

I think we should all vote on who we want in this competition and not but here are a few more....

1. Simple Plan
2. Michelle Branch
3. Avril Lavigne
4. Pat Benetar
5. Huey Lewis and the News
6. Sheryl Crow
7. Kansas
8. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
9. Janis Joplin
10. Neil Diamond
11. Santana
12. Foreigner
13. Toby Keith
14. Alan Jackson
15. Kenny Chesney
16. Dixie Chicks
17. Tim McGraw
18. Rascal Flatts
19. Kid Rock
20. Uncle Kracker
21. Journey
22. The Doors
23. Sammy Davis Jr.
24. Michael Buble
25. Heart
26. Rush
27. Megadeth
28. The Greatful Dead
29. Pearl Jam
30. System of a Down
31. Beck
32. Skillet
33. Mighty, Mighty Bosstones
34. Jimi Hendrix
35. Oingo Boingo
36. Def Leppard
37. James Brown
38. Tom Petty
39. Yes
40. The Cure
41. Shakira
42. Nightwish

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 09/13/12 at 10:44 pm

Also who is Jesse J and Powerfinger? Never heard of them. Also I think that Snoop Dogg has a round in this current Artistry. I'm pretty sure Nelly had a round (that might have been in the Hip-Hop Competition though)

Also does Flo Rida have any more hits than "Right Round"?

The rest I agree with though!

- Jessie J is a current artist, with hits like "Price Tag" and "Domino".

- Powderfinger is an Australian rock band. If The Skyhooks got a pass last time around, these guys definitely should get in.

- Unless you know what the last two secret artists are, Snoop and Nelly haven't had rounds (Nelly did have a Hip-Hop Comp round, and Snoop was going to be a round in said comp).

- Flo Rida's got hits like "Low" (which was the biggest hit of 2008 according to Billboard), "Club Can't Handle Me", "Good Feeling", "Wild Ones" and currently "Whistle" is in the top 10.

7. Kansas
9. Janis Joplin
14. Brooks N Dunn
15. Alan Jackson
16. Montgomery Gentry
18. Trace Adkins
20. Rascal Flatts
21. Sara Evans
22. Uncle Kracker
27. Heart

I have no idea who these guys are, but that didn't stop me last time (see: Skyhooks, Thin Lizzy, Suzi Quatro).

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/13/12 at 10:48 pm

- Jessie J is a current artist, with hits like "Price Tag" and "Domino".

- Powderfinger is an Australian rock band. If The Skyhooks got a pass last time around, these guys definitely should get in.

- Unless you know what the last two secret artists are, Snoop and Nelly haven't had rounds (Nelly did have a Hip-Hop Comp round, and Snoop was going to be a round in said comp).

- Flo Rida's got hits like "Low" (which was the biggest hit of 2008 according to Billboard), "Club Can't Handle Me", "Good Feeling", "Wild Ones" and currently "Whistle" is in the top 10.

I have no idea who these guys are, but that didn't stop me last time (see: Skyhooks, Thin Lizzy, Suzi Quatro).

Most of those are country artists. I think it should have a bigger say because it didn't get a lot of attention during the original Artistry (such as rap and hip hop)

- Kansas is a rock band ("Carry On My Wayward Son" and "Dust In The Wind")
- Janis Joplin is a 60s rock artist ("Me And Bobby McGee")
- Brooks N Dunn, Alan Jackson, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans and Uncle Kracker are all country artists.
- Heart is a rock band ("Alone" and "Barracuda"

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 09/13/12 at 11:06 pm

Ah, country. That'd explain why I haven't heard of these guys (I have heard "Carry On My Wayward Son", though only on a Girl Talk mashup album where it was played over Chris Brown's "Run It!". Mashups can get weird sometimes).

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 09/14/12 at 1:51 am

Well, by my count we've got 101 artists. That was quick.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 09/14/12 at 7:31 am

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/14/12 at 7:40 am

One of raisons detre for Artistry is "going out of the comfort zone"; so I would like to suggest the following for your benefit and mine (forgive if some of these are already on the current list):

Air Supply
Grateful Dead
Pet Shop Boys
Pop Christmas (any non-traditional seasonal carol, any genre)
Movie Musical (any genre or era, as long as it was written or produced for that movie)
Primus
Mr. Bungle/Fantomas/Tomahawk (crazy metal outfits headed by Mike Patton)
Gogol Bordello (gypsy punk rockers, lots of fun tunes to choose from)
The Mars Volta (American prog metal band that I DONT like, an appropriate challenge for me)
Depeche Mode
Barry Manilow
Alanis Morrisette
Phil Spector Girl Groups (The Ronettes, The Crystals, Darlene Love)
Frank Zappa/Mothers of Invention
Paul McArtney/Wings
Sex Pistols
Elliot Smith (highly regarded but depressing folk rocker who I know 0 songs of)

Movie Musicals is a good one. I think we should do TV Theme Songs/ Musicals as well (so anything from Glee, Scrubs: My Musical or Community's "Regional Holiday Music") can be parodied as well.

But I think Alanis already has a round.

Also hell yeah on the Mike Patton round!

That being said I add...

1. TV Theme Songs (Or songs written for TV Shows)
2. Volatire (Goth Rocker)
3. Tom Waits
4. Theory of a Dead Man

To this already pretty epic list.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 09/14/12 at 7:59 am

But I think Alanis already has a round.

Indeed she does. I keep track of it, I should know.

I've got some more which I got from going through Matthias' list of songs that were in Weird Al's polkas.

Disturbed
Kid Rock
POD
Matchbox 20
Hanson
Nine Inch Nails
The B-52’s
Lionel Richie
Aretha Franklin
Tina Turner
Yes
Twisted Sister
The Clash

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/14/12 at 8:07 am

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/14/12 at 7:04 pm

America would be like another Gordan Lightfoot round so instead I'm replacing that one with Shakira

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/15/12 at 9:26 am

Indeed she does. I keep track of it, I should know.

I've got some more which I got from going through Matthias' list of songs that were in Weird Al's polkas.

Disturbed
Kid Rock
POD
Matchbox 20
Hanson
Nine Inch Nails
The B-52’s
Lionel Richie
Aretha Franklin
Tina Turner
Yes
Twisted Sister
The Clash

I was looking at the list of songs Weird Al has parodied and the original songs that were based on these artists and it gave me a few others we can add...

1. James Taylor
2. The Presidents of the United States of America
3. Elvis Costello
4. Buddy Holly
5. Milli Vanilli
6. Thomas Dobly
7. Don Henley
8. New Kids On The Block
9. Hall And Oats
10. The Go-Gos
11. They Might Be Giants

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/15/12 at 9:29 am

Anybody think of any other artists that deserve song good parodying?

This one might be even bigger than the original with those added artists we're at 145! ;)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 09/16/12 at 7:18 am

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/16/12 at 8:45 am

Hmm...

Kelly Clarkson
Ke$ha
Chicago
Thompson Twins
Jay Sean
Jason Derulo
The Wanted
JLS
Example
Tinie Tempah
B.o.B.
Bruno Mars

I'm more than happy to run this contest if you guys think I'm up to it.

Doesn't Chicago have a round currently? I think I nominated Kelly Clarkson last time but Dave lumped it up into an American Idol round.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/16/12 at 9:12 am

I don't know who Tinie Tempah, JLS or Example are but with that we now have more artists than the original artistry. Talk about another 5 year contest! Yay! Hahaha

I'll add another 4 to make it an even number and I think that should cover it. 10 more than the original artistry just to show off! ;)

I'll post the entire list afterwards and if anybody has a problem with any of the artists on there speak now or be stuck with a Suzi Quatro, Skyhooks or -shudder- Gordan Lightfoot round...

The final 4 are......

1. Stray Cats
2. Marvin Gaye
3. Steve Miller Band
4. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/16/12 at 9:13 am

Artistry 2

1. The Cure
2. Fun
3. Tom Petty
4. James Brown
5. Def Leppard
6. Jimi Hendrix
7. Mighty, Mighty Bosstones
8. Skillet
9. Beck
10. System of a Down
11. Pearl Jam
12. The Greatful Dead
13. Megadeth
14. Rush
15. Heart
16. Michael Buble
17. Shaggy
18. The Doors
19. Journey
20. Uncle Kracker
21. Kid Rock
22. Rascal Flatts
23. Tim McGraw
24. Dixie Chicks
25. Kenny Chesney
26. Gotye
27. Toby Keith
28. Foreigner
29. Santana
30. Neil Diamond
31. All-American Rejects
32. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
33. Kansas
34. Sheryl Crow
35. Huey Lewis And The News
36. Pat Benatar
37. Boyz II Men
38. Michelle Branch
39. Simple Plan
40. Toto
41. The Killers
42. A-Ha
43. Smash Mouth
44. R Kelly
45. Powderfinger
46. Outkast
47. Panic! At The Disco
48. My Chemical Romance
49. Madness
50. Lily Allen
51. Adam Ant
52. Iggy Pop
53. INXS
54. Gorillaz
55. Good Charlotte
56. One Hit Wonders (Psy, Rebecca Black, Falco, Etc.)
57. Jamie Foxx
58. Ludacris
59. Trey Songz
60. Drake
61. Timbaland
62. 50 Cent
63. Papa Roach
64. Tupac Shakur
65. Snoop Dogg
66. Colbie Calliat
67. Kanye West
68. T-Pain
69. Nelly Furtado
70. Akon
71. Alicia Keys
72. Nicki Minaj
73. Lil Wayne
74. Ne-Yo
75. Genesis
76. Pitbull
77. Maroon 5
78. Kings of Leon
79. The Fray
80. Snow Patrol
81. OneRepublic
82. Adele
83. Foo Fighters
84. Split Enz
85. Sweet
86. Chris Brown
87. Nickelback
88. Sublime
89. Oasis
90. Barenaked Ladies
91. Cake
92. Ben Folds Five
93. The White Stripes
94. Rihanna
95. Katy Perry
96. Lady Gaga
97. Taylor Swift
98. Miley Cyrus
99. Justin Bieber
100. Air Supply
101. Pet Shop Boys
102. Pop Christmas (Any non-traditional Christmas Carol)
103. Movie Musical (Any genre, or era as long as it was written or produced for that movie)
104. Motown Singles Collection
105. Gogol Bordello
106. The Mars Volta
107. Depeche Mode
108. Barry Manilow
109. Phil Specter Girl Groups (The Ronettes, The Crystals, Darlene Love)
110. Frank Zappa/ Mothers of Invention
111. Beatles Solo Career (Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr)
112. Sex Pistols
113. Elliot Smith
114. TV Theme Songs (Songs written for TV Shows)
115. Volatire
116. Tom Waits
117. Theory of a Deadman
118. Alice Cooper
119. Prince
120. Disturbed
121. POD
122. Matchbox 20
123. Hanson
124. Nine Inch Nails
125. The B-52’s
126. Lionel Richie
127. Aretha Franklin
128. Twisted Sister
129. The Clash
130. Shakira
131. Nightwish
132. Oingo Boingo
133. James Taylor
134. The Presidents of the United States of America
135. Elvis Costello
136. Reo Speedwagon
137. Tony Bennett
138. Flight of the Conchords
139. Aqua
140. Train
141. Hall And Oats
142. The Go-Gos
143. They Might Be Giants
144. Primus
145. Kelly Clarkson
146. Ke$ha
147. Chicago
148. Thompson Twins
149. Jay Sean
150. Radiohead
151. The Wanted
152. JLS
153. Example
154. Tinie Tempah
155. B.O.B.
156. Bruno Mars
157. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
158. Marvin Gaye
159. Steve Miller Band
160. Randy Newman

(Sound good to everybody?)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 09/16/12 at 2:44 pm

My only concern is assurance that the more obscure artists have ample lyric pages and videos on the Internet. That could be a problem with the Mike Patton round (at least anything not Mr. Bungle).

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 09/16/12 at 5:08 pm

I'll post the entire list afterwards and if anybody has a problem with any of the artists on there speak now or be stuck with a Suzi Quatro, Skyhooks or -shudder- Gordan Lightfoot round...

If I understood the implications set forth by those examples, I may be able to figure out if I have a problem.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/16/12 at 7:23 pm

My only concern is assurance that the more obscure artists have ample lyric pages and videos on the Internet. That could be a problem with the Mike Patton round (at least anything not Mr. Bungle).

Nah, I checked on lyricwiki and they have lyrics for Mr. Bungle and Fantomos.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/16/12 at 7:24 pm

If I understood the implications set forth by those examples, I may be able to figure out if I have a problem.

I'm open to discussion...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/16/12 at 7:38 pm

160 is the number we're going to stick with. More than that is overkill...

That being said I want Aqua to have a round so I'm switching out Don Henley for that.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 09/17/12 at 7:13 am

I want Aqua to have a round so I'm switching out Don Henley for that.

The world is a better place for it. :)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/17/12 at 11:42 pm

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 09/18/12 at 1:48 am

Also I'm surprised at T-Cop cause with all the modern artists he submitted he didn't do one of my favorites... I heard "Drive By" on the radio on the way to go swimming and realized that Train has a huge list of good songs to parody. "Good" maybe differ on your opinion of Train but I like them so good by New Kids On The Block (lame band anyways) hello Train!

Well, there's a good reason I didn't submit Train: I only know two or three songs by them. That and I don't know a lot of modern rock stuff, hence why most of my submissions were pop and rap.

And do NKOTB have any hits besides The Right Stuff?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 09/18/12 at 6:43 am

Well, there's a good reason I didn't submit Train: I only know two or three songs by them. That and I don't know a lot of modern rock stuff, hence why most of my submissions were pop and rap.

And do NKOTB have any hits besides The Right Stuff?

Sure they do when I bring them up on Google for example: As Long As You Love Me, Step By Step, Sexify My Love, Happy Birthday and Please Don't Go Girl come up. Don't know any of those songs from Adam but they would have been an interesting band for sure. I like rock a lot, lot, LOT more than rap. That's why I didn't submit ANY rap artists.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 10/07/12 at 9:46 pm

Another artist who has really good music that we left off is Gotye so while I like country Alan Jackson is getting the boot.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 10/08/12 at 12:28 am

Woo, Gotye! I approve of this.

Ooh, can Iggy Pop be in there? I only just discovered that Iggy Pop exists, and he's got more songs that friggin' One Direction, so how 'bout it! Ooh, and a-ha.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 10/08/12 at 7:18 am

Woo, Gotye! I approve of this.

Ooh, can Iggy Pop be in there? I only just discovered that Iggy Pop exists, and he's got more songs that friggin' One Direction, so how 'bout it! Ooh, and a-ha.

If you want to replace the artists that you submitted you can... I've only been changing mine around.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 10/08/12 at 3:20 pm

Okay then, swap out Taio Cruz and Jessie J.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 10/08/12 at 9:48 pm

Okay then, swap out Taio Cruz and Jessie J.

Will do... Does A-Ha have more than one song. "Take On Me" is the only song I know by them...

Also T-Cop, I met Gotye today!!! Got an autograph and a picture with him. He's a super nice guy!!!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 10/09/12 at 1:11 am

Will do... Does A-Ha have more than one song. "Take On Me" is the only song I know by them...

Also T-Cop, I met Gotye today!!! Got an autograph and a picture with him. He's a super nice guy!!!

First, I am super-jealous you got to meet Gotye! That is awesome beyond belief. And given that he was willing to do a skit on SNL where Andy Samberg and some other git are naked in front of him, I do not doubt his super niceness. And I wanna see that picture!

Second, A-ha have had a whole bunch of songs, not suprising considering they're one of the biggest-selling Scandinavian acts ever, about as big as Ace of Base. Check here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-ha_discography#Singles. And besides, if we allowed Kool & The Gang last time, there's no way A-ha should be left out.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Below Average Dave on 10/17/12 at 2:45 am

Artistry Part 2. . .? Wow. . .and the artist list is even longer than the insanity of the first one. . .ya'll crazy. . .but while I will not commit one way or another as far as participation--I am definitely not running part 2, I've had my share this one :)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Below Average Dave on 10/17/12 at 2:46 am

Oh I do have a personal request if my concept is being continued. . .

Can we please continue the numbering where Part 1 left off (as in artist 1 of Part 2 is actually round 141 and so on)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 10/17/12 at 9:22 am

Oh I do have a personal request if my concept is being continued. . .

Can we please continue the numbering where Part 1 left off (as in artist 1 of Part 2 is actually round 141 and so on)

That sounds fine to me and if I run it you need to participate, lol

Screw your busy work schedule dammit, I want to see Below Average Dave parody Ben Folds Five ;)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Blaydeman on 12/28/12 at 3:46 am

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 12/28/12 at 7:40 am

Why has it taken me so long to realize this was here!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kinda mad I missed out on the choosing of the artists (I probably would have attributed Adele, Akon, The All-American Rejects, The Band Perry, Bei Maejor, Shaggy, Big Sean, Brian McKnight, Chiddy Bang, Olly Murs, Chingy, David Guetta, etc.) Oh well... Maybe for Artistry 3! LOL! Super excited for this though. I started th first artsitry way late so I'm pumped to be able to start this one from the beginning! Can't wait!

I believe Adele and Akon both have a round. I do like the inclusion of Shaggy and The All-American Rejects and I might change a couple of my artists to make sure that they can have a round. Just because I'm a nice guy and I don't really know who the other artists you have included there are...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 12/28/12 at 7:55 am

I changed a bunch of my artists around so if anybody has a completed list yet. All revisions are open until the first day that we start playing.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Blaydeman on 12/28/12 at 10:06 pm

I believe Adele and Akon both have a round. I do like the inclusion of Shaggy and The All-American Rejects and I might change a couple of my artists to make sure that they can have a round. Just because I'm a nice guy and I don't really know who the other artists you have included there are...

Aww thanks Matty! I appreciate that. Karma for your kindness.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 12/30/12 at 8:51 pm

Does anybody know how many rounds the original Artistry has?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 12/31/12 at 12:53 am

Does anybody know how many rounds the original Artistry has?

140 (17 of which being secret artists).

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 12/31/12 at 2:03 am

140 (17 of which being secret artists).

So there's only 10 more artists before we switch over to A2? That's crazy!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 12/31/12 at 3:59 am

So there's only 10 more artists before we switch over to A2? That's crazy!

However, that means 11 artists to vote on (U2 and the remaining 10), which means there's 22 weeks left, barring any interruptions or delays.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 01/11/13 at 8:05 pm

Well, now that Avril Lavigne has been revealed to be part of the first Artistry, we're gonna need a switch. And seeing has she was in your lot of submissions, I think it should be up to you.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 01/11/13 at 9:46 pm

MOTOWN!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Blaydeman on 01/12/13 at 2:32 am

MOTOWN!

I definitely second Motown, or any singular artist from that era. If not that then I'd suggest Black Eyed Peas, Cobra Starship, Panic! At The Disco, Colbie Caillat, Boyz II Men, Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa, Trey Songz , The Game, Papa Roach, or Imagine Dragons (they're one of my new favorites). Just some suggestions, but I'm fine with anyone.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 01/12/13 at 2:51 am

I definitely second Motown, or any singular artist from that era. If not that then I'd suggest Black Eyed Peas, Cobra Starship, Panic! At The Disco, Colbie Caillat, Boyz II Men, Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa, Trey Songz , The Game, Papa Roach, or Imagine Dragons (they're one of my new favorites). Just some suggestions, but I'm fine with anyone.

The Peas had a round last Artistry, and PATD have a round in this one. Trey Songz might be an interesting round, as he does have a lot of songs, but personally I'd suggest Ludacris, because Ludacris is awesome. So awesome that I can't believe I didn't already put him in my submissions.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 01/12/13 at 7:16 am

Personally I'm shocked that Boys II Men doesn't have a round in the current Artistry because I could of sworn that they did. They're one of the few R&B artists that I actually like so they replace Avril without a problem. Also Aggy you should be happy because they're on the Motown label.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 01/13/13 at 8:47 pm

The Peas had a round last Artistry, and PATD have a round in this one. Trey Songz might be an interesting round, as he does have a lot of songs, but personally I'd suggest Ludacris, because Ludacris is awesome. So awesome that I can't believe I didn't already put him in my submissions.

You could always trade out artists that you'd rather get rid of to put those guys in there...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 01/13/13 at 9:19 pm

You could always trade out artists that you'd rather get rid of to put those guys in there...

But that's the trouble, the artists I'd rather remove are some of your submissions, and that's only because I've never heard of them (Stray Cats, Air Supply, Gogol Bordello, The Mars Volta, etc.), which isn't really fair.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 01/13/13 at 10:04 pm

But that's the trouble, the artists I'd rather remove are some of your submissions, and that's only because I've never heard of them (Stray Cats, Air Supply, Gogol Bordello, The Mars Volta, etc.), which isn't really fair.

Well 3 of those are Agrimorfee's only Stray Cats is mine... If you wanted to trade out one of your artists for Ludacris you can though.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 01/13/13 at 10:41 pm

After looking through my list, I've decided to make the following swaps:

T.I. - Jamie Foxx
Jay-Z - Ludacris
Nelly - Trey Songz
Notorious B.I.G - Papa Roach
Flo Rida - Colbie Caillat

I axed the first four as we already had Hip-Hop Specialist rounds for them. As for Flo Rida...eh, screw him. I've never heard a whole song by this Colbie Caillat person, but she's gotta have more of a personality than SlabChest McPartyman.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Blaydeman on 01/13/13 at 11:02 pm

I enjoy Flo Rida a lot, but I love Colbie Caillat! Good choices TCOP

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 01/16/13 at 11:58 am

One more replacement... Trading Louis Armstrong for a very good challenge. We had Weird Al Yankovic and Bloodhound Gang last time I think we need another comedy band and what I'm thinking is..........

http://www.screenscribe.tv/wp-content/uploads/Conchords.jpg

Flight of the Conchords

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 01/17/13 at 8:00 pm

I made a Youtube Playlist for Artistry 2. I'm sure this will be helpful for whoever ends up running the contest.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 01/17/13 at 8:55 pm

I made a Youtube Playlist for Artistry 2. I'm sure this will be helpful for whoever ends up running the contest.

I think that might be me, so thanks for this. Ooh, the playlist mode has a "shuffle" function! Very handy...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 01/17/13 at 9:42 pm

My only fear is that some of these videos won't be around another 5 years from now...

Oh and an important note: "Mistletoe" might be done by Justin Bieber but I put it under Aggy's "Pop Christmas" selection. Just keep that in the back of your mind...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 01/17/13 at 10:26 pm

Oh and an important note: "Mistletoe" might be done by Justin Bieber but I put it under Aggy's "Pop Christmas" selection. Just keep that in the back of your mind...

Ah yes, truly a Christmas classic and totally not an excuse to sell kissy-kiss fantasies to Bieber's girly-girl fanbase. I'll try to remember, though I'm pretty sure the back of my mind, along with the rest of it, will be trying to escape out of my ear when it starts playing...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 01/28/13 at 8:31 pm

I kinda want to add LMFAO just to piss Conqueror of parodies off.... But I won't.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 01/29/13 at 12:03 am

I kinda want to add LMFAO just to piss Conqueror of parodies off.... But I won't.

Good, cause if those morons get in and Cee-Lo Green doesn't, that would just make no sense.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 02/09/13 at 9:47 am

I'm lucky that T-Cop has a great memory because I couldn't figure out how to change Mike Patton into Motown on Youtube...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 02/10/13 at 6:04 am

I'm lucky that T-Cop has a great memory because I couldn't figure out how to change Mike Patton into Motown on Youtube...

Would it be possible to remove the Mike Patton vid and then add the Motown vid? Seems to make sense to me...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 02/10/13 at 9:20 am

Would it be possible to remove the Mike Patton vid and then add the Motown vid? Seems to make sense to me...

I tried doing that but there is no remove option... :(

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 02/10/13 at 10:20 pm

Oh damn... You know who I forgot to add but would be a great round? Randy Newman!!! I need to find a good person to replace to put him in!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 02/11/13 at 12:31 pm

Oh damn... You know who I forgot to add but would be a great round? Randy Newman!!! I need to find a good person to replace to put him in!

We could do with one less rapper, TBH.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 02/11/13 at 12:49 pm

We could do with one less rapper, TBH.

I agree... Artistry 2 is a little rap heavy but those are all T-Cop's nominations...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Blaydeman on 02/11/13 at 5:43 pm

We could do with one less rapper, TBH.

Well, I never! Rap is the cornerstone of makes all music great! Obviously I'm joking, but as much as I love rap music, it's cool it's whatever if we toss another one. They are hard to do and apparently I'm the only one who really likes rap much at all.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 02/11/13 at 6:08 pm

I agree... Artistry 2 is a little rap heavy but those are all T-Cop's nominations...

Well, my main reason behind nominating all the rap artists was to finish off the Hip-Hop Specialist contest that collapsed due to only me and B-Man giving a crap...though I guess I could drop one that wasn't meant to be a round in that contest. Anyone care if I dropped Puff Daddy/P Diddy/Diddy/Diddy Dirty Money/Commander Crappy-Samples?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 02/11/13 at 6:31 pm

Well, my main reason behind nominating all the rap artists was to finish off the Hip-Hop Specialist contest that collapsed due to only me and B-Man giving a crap...though I guess I could drop one that wasn't meant to be a round in that contest. Anyone care if I dropped Puff Daddy/P Diddy/Diddy/Diddy Dirty Money/Commander Crappy-Samples?

Go for it! The only song I know by him is "All About The Benjamins" because of Weird Al's awesome parody.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 02/11/13 at 6:52 pm

Go for it! The only song I know by him is "All About The Benjamins" because of Weird Al's awesome parody.

I know some more songs, but he's barely on the track in favour of other guys (like Mario Winans on "Through The Pain" or Christina Aguilera on "Tell Me" or Keyshia Cole on "Last Night"), so he's dropped in favour of NEWMAN!

http://www.sixprizes.com/wp-content/uploads/newman-seinfeld.jpg

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 02/11/13 at 6:56 pm

I know some more songs, but he's barely on the track in favour of other guys (like Mario Winans on "Through The Pain" or Christina Aguilera on "Tell Me" or Keyshia Cole on "Last Night"), so he's dropped in favour of NEWMAN!

http://www.sixprizes.com/wp-content/uploads/newman-seinfeld.jpg

Which means One Hit Wonders can return!!! Welcome back Psy, Falco, Rebecca Black and Nena!!!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 02/11/13 at 8:58 pm

Which means One Hit Wonders can return!!! Welcome back Psy, Falco, Rebecca Black and Nena!!!

Wait, when were One Hit Wonders dropped? I've been keeping track of this since this whole shebang started and I don't remember them being dropped. They've always been there at #160. Did I miss something?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 02/11/13 at 11:31 pm

Wait, when were One Hit Wonders dropped? I've been keeping track of this since this whole shebang started and I don't remember them being dropped. They've always been there at #160. Did I miss something?

I dropped them to put Randy Newman in there but since we're dropping Puff Dingaling we can have the One Hit Wonders back!!!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/05/13 at 8:53 pm

I currently can't access my Word file to make this official, but I'm planning on Jason Derulo for Radiohead. Why? Because a) screw Derulo and b) how in the name of Batman did we not have Radiohead before?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/05/13 at 9:49 pm

I currently can't access my Word file to make this official, but I'm planning on Jason Derulo for Radiohead. Why? Because a) screw Derulo and b) how in the name of Batman did we not have Radiohead before?

Agreed! I approve of more rock artists!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/07/13 at 7:02 pm

Soooo... I was looking through the list and I saw Paul McCartney and Wings (Which I changed into Beatles Solo work) but.......................... We already had The Beatles round in Artistry 1 so having another Beatles round would be kinda cheating.

Instead I think we should go with Counting Crows

What do you guys think?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/08/13 at 1:38 am

Yeah, that's fine by me.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/09/13 at 5:30 am

Another idea: ditch Jay Sean, and replace him with the Scissor Sisters! This fine with everyone?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/09/13 at 8:47 am

Another idea: ditch Jay Sean, and replace him with the Scissor Sisters! This fine with everyone?

Don't think I know who that is but anybody is better than Jay Sean...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/09/13 at 5:25 pm

Don't think I know who that is but anybody is better than Jay Sean...

What, haven't you heard "I Can't Decide" or "I Don't Feel Like Dancing"? Maybe they were bigger in Australia, but still...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 04/12/13 at 11:46 pm

I Dont Feel Like Dancing is a great tune, but their cover of Comfortably Numb is sheesh. Thanks for adding Radiohead and One Hit Wonders...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/13/13 at 12:31 am

FYI, I had a change of heart and I don't like Dave Matthews enough to devote an entire round to his alternative rock/ jazz meh-ness... Instead I decided to use a band that's actually good: Counting Crows.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 04/15/13 at 6:50 am

^^ to me, that is like trading white bread for white bread ;D, but, I am cool with that change as well.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 04/16/13 at 11:33 am

I think I might throw my proverbial hat into the proverbial ring. I'm gonna do my best to go with this round of Artistry. Count me in!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/16/13 at 11:51 am

I think I might throw my proverbial hat into the proverbial ring. I'm gonna do my best to go with this round of Artistry. Count me in!

Sweet!!! We need a steady contender since we lost two of our original players. Below Average Dave and Rex (who said he'll only join in for a few select rounds). Hopefully you'll be able to join in on all of the rounds Abbott! I would love to see you take on some of these unusual artists.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 04/16/13 at 3:04 pm

I will do the best I can. So, because I am new to the artistry competition...couple questions.
1. Is the list on the front page the final list? and
2. You don't have to write a brand new parody for every round, right? Like if we already have one written out, we could use those?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/16/13 at 3:22 pm

I will do the best I can. So, because I am new to the artistry competition...couple questions.
1. Is the list on the front page the final list? and
2. You don't have to write a brand new parody for every round, right? Like if we already have one written out, we could use those?

1. Kinda sorta... I mean me and T-Cop have been switching up a few of the artists for different ones that we think would be better to parody.
2. No. It's like the first one and if you have a parody already written feel free to enter it. I haven't written a new parody for Artistry in months actually, lol

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/17/13 at 12:01 am

Also... I was going through this again and who put in James Taylor? I can think of a million artists better than James Taylor. That would be like a Gordan Lightfoot round.

How about Tina Turner?
Or ELO?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/17/13 at 12:58 am

ELO! I love Mr. Blue Sky!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/17/13 at 1:19 am

ELO! I love Mr. Blue Sky!

Awesome! I can't believe I didn't think about them before!

I liked seeing that song in Megamind

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 04/17/13 at 6:28 am

Would it be possible to throw in Fountains of Wayne and OK Go? (unless they were in the previous Artistry competition)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/17/13 at 12:12 pm

Would it be possible to throw in Fountains of Wayne and OK Go? (unless they were in the previous Artistry competition)

Sure, I don't mind OK Go. They've got a pretty big collection other than their one BIG Hit "Here It Goes Again" that really gets kind of overlooked. I'll switch of Presidents of the USA for them.
Also OK Go has only been done like 3 or 4 times on Amiright. A lot of these artists have only been hit on a few times which makes this entire project even cooler in my opinion.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 04/17/13 at 2:52 pm

Oh man, I love PUSA! Can't we switch OK Go for like Shaggy or something? They have a much bigger catalog than he does.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/17/13 at 3:05 pm

Oh man, I love PUSA! Can't we switch OK Go for like Shaggy or something? They have a much bigger catalog than he does.

Sure... Shaggy's cool but can get pretty annoying.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/20/13 at 2:52 pm

This up to Conqueror of Parodies because he put him in but I kinda want to have an Owl City round and I really, really don't like Drake. If I'm alone here on hating Drake then I'll be fine in parodying his... music... But "Fireflies" and the song from Wreck It Ralph "When Can I See You Again" are SO MUCH BETTER than his crappy "Best I Ever Had" and uhm........ Yeah, I can't even think of another Drake song. At least he's better than Jason Derulo (so happy we got rid of that round)

So what do you think T-Cop. Do you want to keep Drake or would you rather parody Owl City?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/20/13 at 4:32 pm

Keep Drake, lose Jamie Foxx, add Owl City. I may only know, like, three songs buy Mr. City, but that's still three times as many Jamie Foxx songs I know.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Blaydeman on 04/20/13 at 4:36 pm

Well Drake did just win a grammy for best rap album. Owl City has none. "Take Care" has a lot of good stuff on it. I mean I'm totally up for an Owl City round, but I feel like this is turning into more of what Artistry 1 was. I thought Artistry 2: ARTISTRY HARDER was supposed to have more of other kinds of genres that were under-represented in Artistry 1 such as rap and R&B. We had a lot of classic rock and pop artists in Artistry 1, and very few in any other genre. I'm just saying, If this is going to be a 5 year long thing, I would like to have there be more variety in the style of artists. I would hate to have it be rock/pop artist after rock/pop artist like Artistry 1 is now. I'm in either way, but we're booting all of the rap and r&b artists in favor of rock and pop artists. I get that it's not most of your styles, but the point of doing a second Artistry comp. was to diversify the site and ourselves. Amiright is so rock and pop heavy. Just some food for thought going forward.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/21/13 at 12:27 am

I understand where you are coming from Blaydeman and I know you have always been a fan of rap and R&B but there are a lot of genres that technically don't have a lot of publicity in this contest other than rap and soul such as country, techno, jazz, blues, gospel, spoken word, classical and and really a million more genres represented less than all the rest. But the Artistry competition is meant to inspire people to write more and get involved in the sport of competing in parody writing. A few rounds should be challanging thus rap but we still need to have enough popular artists that can get people involved. So I am revoking Owl City and because of what Blaydeman said about genres of music that aren't getting enough respect in Artistry I'm going to suggest DAFT PUNK because techno hasn't been anywhere represented in here.

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTXNT-4vwIr_cqBH2Yd0ocwZh7M3aCYeumEw2tYGdIDvsflsKa3
And I'm comfortable with getting rid of Counting Crows for Daft Punk.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/21/13 at 5:20 am

I think I've said it before, but the main reason I put Drake and all them other rap artists in the list (besides the obvious "me likee rap") was so that B-Man's Hip-Hop Specialist contest could be completed in some sense. I went from Drake onwards (replacing previous Artistry alumni like the Beastie Boys with Lil Wayne and Minaj and all that) because that was there the whole thing collapsed. True, Run DMC only had two entrants, but since only one was written for Drake (I had free time, my nerves were too buggered to allow my legs to work back then) I figured that'd make some sort of sense.

But who friggin' cares DAFT MOTHEREFFIN' PUNK. Just in time for their new album!

Ooh, as no objections were raised to dropping Jamie Foxx, can we replace him with Labrinth?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/21/13 at 9:24 am

Actually T-Cop, I was thinking... Earlier you said you wanted to add Cee-Lo Green. He's still not in here. Do you want to add him instead of Labrinth? Or get rid of somebody else and add both? Or not add Cee-Lo at all?

Also going to get trade out P.O.D for Carrie Underwood to expand the country aspect a bit more.

Does that sound alright?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Blaydeman on 04/21/13 at 2:49 pm

I am very much up for expanding all the genres that haven't been touched on as much like techno, and I'd really like to see some more reggae and latin artists. And I appreciate all the rearranging you guys are doing, I'm sorry if my little blurb offended anyone. I just really want to expand my own catalog and the site's archive by diversifying the type of artists covered (not just rappers). So Daft Punk, hell yeah! And I would love to get Cee-Lo in there as long as Gnarles Barkley and Goodie Mob are included in his round.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 04/21/13 at 4:15 pm

I really like Carrie Underwood, good addition!
But who is Gogol Bordello? No idea who that is.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/21/13 at 4:25 pm

Actually T-Cop, I was thinking... Earlier you said you wanted to add Cee-Lo Green. He's still not in here. Do you want to add him instead of Labrinth? Or get rid of somebody else and add both? Or not add Cee-Lo at all?

Also going to get trade out P.O.D for Carrie Underwood to expand the country aspect a bit more.

Does that sound alright?

Hmmm...okay, replace Jamie Foxx with Cee-Lo Green, JLS with Labrinth and P.O.D. with Carrie Whatserface.

I concur with Abbott: who is this Gogol Bordello fellow?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 04/21/13 at 7:47 pm

I concur with Abbott: who is this Gogol Bordello fellow?

They are the greatest...if not the only...gypsy punk band in the world
http://www.youtube.com/artist/gogol-bordello

I also see Artistry as a chance to broaden musical tastes and parody skills with artists that one is not familiar with. We had relatively obscure artists such as Skyhooks, Suzi Quatro, and Paper Lace. I never heard of Labrinth, fwiw. Keep em coming.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Blaydeman on 04/22/13 at 2:14 am

For reggae, I know we did Bob Marley in Artistry 1, so I think it's fitting we do either Ziggy or Damian for Artistry 2. If not them then maybe Sean Paul? He's reggae/rap. There's also Johnny Nash who's a pop/reggae crossover. There are a lot of fantastic reggae artists that are relatively unknown. We should definitely get at least one or two more in this thing.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/22/13 at 2:52 am

In vein of that, instead of Labrinth I think we should have Sean Kingston. Dunno why I didn't put him in first time around, honestly.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 04/22/13 at 8:48 am

Holy cow, I just listened to Gogol Bordello...where has this been all my life!? I would love to parody those guys!
As for adding little known artists/genres to the Artistry rounds, I'm all for it. Gives everyone a chance to broaden their horizons.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/22/13 at 9:01 am

I'm actually going to trade out Hall and Oats for Matisyahu (a wicked awesome Jewish reggae artists who would be as hard as most rappers because of the amount of lyrics he uses). He's known for sweet songs like "King Without A Crown" and "Jerusalem"

And while I like Hall and Oats and it's hard for me to cut them, Blaydeman's right we did have enough generic pop in the first Artistry. Maybe they can find a home in Artistry 3.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/22/13 at 5:07 pm

Hmmm...pretty sure T-Pain and Trey Songz are more pop/R&B than rap (they are singers, after all)...dunno how The Killers are indie nor how SOAD are metal...definitely think Maroon 5, Train and OneRepublic are some variety of rock and not pop...genres are hard to define.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 04/22/13 at 9:09 pm

Despite my description above, Gogol Bordello would better be described as World Music, as they do incorporate Latino/Ska rhythms in their catalog.

I hate to sound like a hater, but there is way too much rap in the list.

Chicago is primarily light rock. Same with Toto. Zappa is more Progressive than just Rock.
Simple Plan, Good Charlotte and Panic At the Disco are punk? I am not so sure, although I couldnt name any track of theirs.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 04/22/13 at 9:14 pm

Michel Buble and Skrillex have bumped you off their VIP party list for spelling their names wrong, btw. :P :D

But, back on relevancy, I would highly recommend that a big, fancy shoutout to all at AIR and inthe00s gets made so that more noobs hear about it and participate in Artistry 2 when it starts.

Also I think, mention should be made in that opening splash about BAD coming up with the idea at the start. I know he left us with some really bad vibes (I hope he is well), but he made this such an integral part of our parody writing lives, he deserves some sort of honorific.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Blaydeman on 04/22/13 at 9:36 pm

Oh come on Aggy. Theres almost as many Rock sub-genres as there are rap rounds (15-9). Not to mention how many people that could be considered in the genre of pop. Like I said before, I'm not against losing the rappers, so long as another under-represented genre is put in it's place. There's so many great groups out there that aren't under the Rock genre umbrella. What about some more Jazz artists?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 04/22/13 at 10:19 pm

Big Band/Swing could probably be lumped in with jazz but some song-based jazz artists top of mind include Ella Fitzgerald, Manhattan Transfer, Mel Torme, Al Jarreau, Harry Connick Jr.

Classical is not represented here at all, but it would be extremely difficult you will agree to reformulate an aria such as Largo al Factotum...belive me, I know ( http://www.amiright.com/parody)/misc/giancarlorossini0.shtml) :) Did we have Gilbert & Sullivan in artistry 1 ?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/23/13 at 2:42 am

I could see that working..I'll go through the lump of artists I submitted and bust out the shears. But first:

Michel Buble and Skrillex have bumped you off their VIP party list for spelling their names wrong, btw. :P :D

That wasn't a typo. Matthias is suggesting a round for Skillet, the Christian rock band. How could there be a Skrillex round anyway? Last I checked his songs had no lyrics, just the occaisional one line repeated and an overabundance of WUBWUBWUB.

And Google says that Michael Buble is the correct spelling, so...?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/23/13 at 3:07 am

Ugh! What happened to my huge message that I wrote explaining everything!? That's weird because that never happens...

Basically what I was saying is that we divide the list of artists into 35 for each of us (it would make Artistry 2, 175 songs instead of 160 but I think 35 is a better number to choose from and would allow us to get some more diversity in the music of Artistry 2). I said something earlier it about being all secretive and stuff but I don't think that matters and this way if we do have duplicates in mind we can just change them if somebody else has those artists in mind as well. I know I came up with a lot more artists than Agrimorfee or Blaydeman or Abbott Skelding or even Conqueror of Parodies although his contribution to his is also a large one but I think we each should have equal say in that makes the final cut since all 5 of us are going to devote our time to this.

I think we should post our 35 artists whenever we feel like it and that it all doesn't have to be sent to me to figure out. So if you want to submit your 35 artists now you can or in a few days or even a few weeks. Hopefully we can have everything done by next week so we don't have any more arguments and we can work on re-creating the playlist and everything and actually get this show on the road.

The 5 people who get to pick the artists they want (but PLEASE pick artists of different decades and genres so it's not everything from the 80s or the 00s or what-have-you)... Are...

1. Agrimorfee
2. Conqueror of Parodies
3. Matthias
4. Blaydeman
5. Abbott Skelding

Again if there are duplicates change them and try to pick at least a couple artists from different genres even if you don't care too much for the genre that you're choosing from.

Okay? That sound good to everybody?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 04/23/13 at 6:38 am

I had no idea that was the plan. To me, it made total sense to just make one master list and prune it a bit to make compromises for everyone. In the long run, it doesnt matter to me all that much what artists we end up with, besides the odd ones that I have suggested. Furthermore, I dont believe anyone can make a totally unique list of 35 artists/themes that wont duplicate at least part of someone else's list, which will make more internal squabbles. Am I totally missing something here?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 04/23/13 at 7:46 am

For the most part, I'm pretty okay with the overall list. Obviously, there are a few that I have no idea who it is (Split Enz for example), but there are others I've heard of but never listened to because I have a pretty limited listening range. Also, isn't Aqua the "Barbie Girl" band? Shouldn't that be in the One Hit Wonder round? I think they should be replaced by either Creed, Everclear, or Yellowcard (unless they were in the first round).

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/23/13 at 7:52 am

For the most part, I'm pretty okay with the overall list. Obviously, there are a few that I have no idea who it is (Split Enz for example), but there are others I've heard of but never listened to because I have a pretty limited listening range. Also, isn't Aqua the "Barbie Girl" band? Shouldn't that be in the One Hit Wonder round? I think they should be replaced by either Creed, Everclear, or Yellowcard (unless they were in the first round).

Aqua has more than one song that really got any popularity. Sure "Barbie Girl" is what they were known for but I know at least 4 or 5 more songs that were pretty popular. Like A-Ha they were a bigger success in their native land then they were here in America. They're from Denmark.

I mean you can even bring up a page on Youtube and "Barbie Girl" is just one song of like 20 on the first page alone: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=aqua
You can parody "Barbie Girl" if you want but there's a million other great pop songs where that came from.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/23/13 at 8:00 am

If you guys like the way the list is right now that's cool with me. I kinda like the list right now too but I'm open to suggestions.
I just noticed a bit of squabbling lately and I want everybody to be happy.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/23/13 at 9:02 am

Blaydeman can we trade out All-American Rejects for Enrique Iglesias so we can have more Latin artists like you wanted?

Instead of Gloria Estefan we should add T.a.T.u and not only add to our World Music genre but also to our Dance/ Electronic genre AND our Lesbian genre... Lesbian is a genre of music right?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Blaydeman on 04/23/13 at 9:12 am

Blaydeman can we trade out All-American Rejects for Enrique Iglesias so we can have more Latin artists like you wanted?

Also we could trade out Snow Patrol for Gloria Estefan and add even more artists to the Latin genre.

Yeah! I'm good with all of those artists! And I'm really sorry for stirring this up guys. When the final list was posted I was really excited because there were a lot of my kind of artists on it. Then we gradually started eliminating more and more of them. I just made me a little upset because I got all hyped up to do certain artists that have ended up getting cut. But I'm all about diversifying. So let's just keep the list as a whole and continuing making adjustments. I think that will work best. I appreciate that you all are working so hard to make sure I'm happy, I didn't mean to cause so much trouble.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 04/23/13 at 2:34 pm

Bla... AND our Lesbian genre... Lesbian is a genre of music right?

;D :o Melissa Etheridge, Indigo Girls, sometimes Lady Gaga.... :o

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/23/13 at 3:04 pm

Alt. Rock
1. Theory of a Deadman
2. The White Stripes
3. The Killers
4. The Fray
5. The Cure
6. Smash Mouth
7. Radiohead
8. Primus
9. Presidents of the United States of America
10. Powderfinger
11. Pearl Jam
12. OK Go
13. Oasis
14. Nickelback
15. Matchbox 20
16. Kings of Leon
17. Gorillaz
18. Good Charlotte
19. Foo Fighters
20. Cake
21. Ben Folds Five
22. Beck
23. Barenaked Ladies

Pop
1. Scissor Sisters
2. Rihanna
3. Prince
4. Nelly Furtado
5. Miley Cyrus
6. Michelle Branch
7. Lily Allen
8. Lady Gaga
9. Ke$ha
10. The Wanted
11. Katy Perry
12. Justin Bieber
13. Hanson
14. Colbie Caillat
15. Bruno Mars

Hip-Hop & Rap
1. Trey Songz
2. T-Pain
3. Tinie Tempah
4. Timbaland
5. Snoop Dogg
6. Outkast
7. Ludacris
8. Lil Wayne
9. Kanye West
10. Drake
11. B.O.B.
12. Akon
13. 50 Cent
14. 2Pac
15. Nicki Minaj

Soul/ R&B
1. R Kelly
2. Ne-Yo
3. Marvin Gaye
4. Lionel Richie
5. James Brown
6. Chris Brown
7. Cee-Lo Green
8. Boyz II Men
9. Aretha Franklin
10. Alicia Keys
11. Adele

New Wave
1. Thompson Twins
2. The Go-Go's
3. Split Enz
4. Pet Shop Boys
5. Oingo Boingo
6. INXS
7. Elvis Costello
8. The B-52's
9. A-Ha
10. Adam Ant

Country
1. Toby Keith
2. Tim McGraw
3. Taylor Swift
4. Sheryl Crow
5. Rascal Flatts
6. Kid Rock
7. Uncle Kracker
8. Kenny Chesney
9. Dixie Chicks
10. Carrie Underwood

Rock
1. Tom Petty
2. Sweet
3. Pat Benatar
4. Neil Diamond
5. Journey
6. Joan Jett
7. Huey Lewis And The News
8. Heart
9. Foreigner
10. Alice Cooper

Light Rock
1. Reo Speedwagon
2. Randy Newman
3. Toto
4. Chicago
5. Barry Manilow
6. Air Supply

Pop Rock
1. Train
2. Kelly Clarkson
3. Simple Plan
4. OneRepublic
5. Maroon 5
6. Fun

Genre Rounds
1. Pop Christmas
2. Phil Spector Girl Groups
3. One Hit Wonders
4. Movie Music
5. TV Theme Songs
6. Motown

Electro/ Dance
1. T.a.T.u
2. Example
3. Depeche Mode
4. Daft Punk
5. Aqua

Nu-Metal
1. System of a Down
2. Skillet
3. Papa Roach
4. Nine Inch Nails
5. Disturbed

Ska/ Reggae
1. Sublime
2. Sean Kingston
3. Mighty, Mighty Bosstones
4. Matisyahu
5. Madness

Progressive Rock
1. Rush
2. Genesis
3. ELO
4. Kansas

Latin
1. Shakira
2. Santana
3. Pitbull
4. Enrique Iglesias

Psychedelic Rock
1. The Grateful Dead
2. The Doors
3. Steve Miller Band
4. Jimi Hendrix

Metal
1. Twisted Sister
2. Nightwish
3. Megadeth
4. Def Leppard

Punk Rock
1. The Clash
2. Sex Pistols
3. Iggy Pop

Big Band & Swing
1. Tony Bennett
2. Michael Buble
3. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Comedy
1. Voltaire
2. Flight of the Conchords
3. Tom Lerher

Experimental
1. Tom Waits
2. Frank Zappa
3. The Residents

Indie Rock
1. Goyte
2. They Might Be Giants

Emo
1. Panic! At The Disco
2. My Chemical Romance

World
1. Gogol Bordello

(Here's the perfected list)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 04/23/13 at 3:18 pm

I approve.
8)

I can name The Residents for Experimental if someone wants more variety (and I would be more than happy to present videos for them because I know no one else here has heard of them, but they are as worthy--and weird--as Zappa and Waits)

And if someone wants more comedy, no one is more lyric heavy and funny as Tom Lerhrer. Just a suggestion...not a WANT.

And sorry I didn't catch it earlier, but Kansas is considered Progressive Rock (of the lightest variety, but still...)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/23/13 at 3:52 pm

So I say that we make room for Agrimorfee's suggestions because he didn't suggest a bunch to begin with.
I'm into that weird kind of music like Mr. Bungle, Tom Waits and Frank Zappa so I welcome The Residents into Artistry 2 whoever the hell they are...

Also Gilbert And Sullivan could be interesting... Or it could be like another Gordan Lightfoot round... I dunno that ones a bit of a toss-up but Tom Lerher is hilarious: "Poisoning Pigeons In The Park" and the "Masochist's Tango" for instance are fantastic!

I leave it up to you Artistry crew to gut out two artists in order to replace these guys.

Agrimorfee you said you didn't like Mars Volta (personally never heard of them) and Elliot Smith is kind of boring so if you wanted to replace these two artists with those two by all means. Unless you wanted to keep them, I guess I'll let you and cut out two others since you didn't really submit all that many to begin with.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/23/13 at 4:23 pm

I'm happy with this list (though The Wanted and Kelly Clarkson should swap genres and Nicki Minaj should be in Rap)!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/23/13 at 4:31 pm

Kelly Clarkson is Pop Rock? Yeah right! She doesn't have a rock bone in her body. The Wanted on the other hand.... they're a bit more rock... ... As for Nicki Minaj she's just far too perky and annoying to be a rapper. Have you heard "Super Bass"? lol

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/23/13 at 5:35 pm

Kelly Clarkson is Pop Rock? Yeah right! She doesn't have a rock bone in her body. The Wanted on the other hand.... they're a bit more rock... ... As for Nicki Minaj she's just far too perky and annoying to be a rapper. Have you heard "Super Bass"? lol

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_rock Kelly's right there. Also, The Wanted are a frigging boy band. And I'm pretty sure rap is defined by lyrical style, not annoyance level. I've heard "Super Bass", I've parodied "Super Bass", it's an upbeat rap song, big whoop. If Nicki was pop, why the hell are all of her guest appearances rap verses? Look up Kanye West's "Monster" and tell me that's not rap.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/23/13 at 5:59 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pop_rock Kelly's right there. Also, The Wanted are a frigging boy band. And I'm pretty sure rap is defined by lyrical style, not annoyance level. I've heard "Super Bass", I've parodied "Super Bass", it's an upbeat rap song, big whoop. If Nicki was pop, why the hell are all of her guest appearances rap verses? Look up Kanye West's "Monster" and tell me that's not rap.

UGH...... At least you have the facts to back it up. I'll change it.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 04/23/13 at 6:31 pm

So I say that we make room for Agrimorfee's suggestions because he didn't suggest a bunch to begin with.
I'm into that weird kind of music like Mr. Bungle, Tom Waits and Frank Zappa so I welcome The Residents into Artistry 2 whoever the hell they are...

Also Gilbert And Sullivan could be interesting... Or it could be like another Gordan Lightfoot round... I dunno that ones a bit of a toss-up but Tom Lerher is hilarious: "Poisoning Pigeons In The Park" and the "Masochist's Tango" for instance are fantastic!

I leave it up to you Artistry crew to gut out two artists in order to replace these guys.

Agrimorfee you said you didn't like Mars Volta (personally never heard of them) and Elliot Smith is kind of boring so if you wanted to replace these two artists with those two by all means. Unless you wanted to keep them, I guess I'll let you and cut out two others since you didn't really submit all that many to begin with.

Nice! As I said before, I am cool with whatever we end up with.

The Residents will be a very interesting round--they actually have been an influence on They Might Be Giants and Primus. "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening happens to be one of their biggest fans.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/23/13 at 6:34 pm

Nice! As I said before, I am cool with whatever we end up with.

The Residents will be a very interesting round--they actually have been an influence on They Might Be Giants and Primus. "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening happens to be one of their biggest fans.

Soooooo... I'm going to switch those artists out then because Elliot Smith is BORING haha And I know you're a big Residents fan whoever that is...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/29/13 at 7:25 am

Okay, TBH, I don't think Tinie Tempah and The Wanted really merit a round. Can we swap 'em for Black Sabbath and Bryan Adams?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/29/13 at 4:13 pm

Agreed but we had Ozzy last time how about Motley Crue?

Yeah, that works (didn't know Ozzy was in Black Sabbath).

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/30/13 at 12:42 am

Actually scratch that. How about Blink 182

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/30/13 at 1:07 am

Ooh, that be cool.

Also: I'm not sure if B-man would be okay with this, but I think Trey Songz should be replaced with Annie Lennox.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/30/13 at 1:26 am

Ooh, that be cool.

Also: I'm not sure if B-man would be okay with this, but I think Trey Songz should be replaced with Annie Lennox.

I honestly would rather keep Trey Songz because I don't know who that other person is and Trey Songz is cool.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 04/30/13 at 2:50 am

I honestly would rather keep Trey Songz because I don't know who that other person is and Trey Songz is cool.

Annie Lennox? Lead singer for the Eurythmics? Did quite a bit of solo work? Hell of a lot more interesting than Captain Generic-R&B-Man?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 04/30/13 at 10:26 am

Agreed. I would much rather have Annie Lennox than Trey Songz (whoever that is) and I would MUCH rather have Blink 182 than Bryan Adams ;D

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/30/13 at 11:13 am

Annie Lennox sounds pretty cool and Eurythmics have a lot more than "Sweet Dreams" that I was totally unaware of. Sounds pretty cool.

Also going to trade out Motley Crue for Blink 182 because I actually like Bryan Adams and we should have more Canadian artists to have music from all over the world. Puts him on that list with Barenaked Ladies and Rush.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/10/13 at 12:45 pm

"Good news everyone!"

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We only have one more original Artistry artist to go through before we start Artistry 2... Are you all excited yet?!?!?!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/10/13 at 6:11 pm

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Wait...just to make sure: are you running this or am I? Just wanna be absolutely sure so that neither of us jumps the gun or something.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/10/13 at 6:21 pm

Doesn't matter to me if you want to run it awesome or if you want me to run it thats cool too. I made a playlist with all the artists already but thats something I did just cause I was bored...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/10/13 at 9:51 pm

Doesn't matter to me if you want to run it awesome or if you want me to run it thats cool too. I made a playlist with all the artists already but thats something I did just cause I was bored...

Well, in that case, I think I'll continue where I (am going to have) left off with Artistry.

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Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/11/13 at 1:04 am

I know neither of those guys so the switch is fine with me.

Also, I had been planning to use your Artistry 2 playlist to select the order of Artists, but it needs a lot of updating to account for our onslaught of artist-switching.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/11/13 at 10:34 am

Alright... I'm going to switch Kansas with Spice Girls. I can't believe nobody nominated them yet. Yes, They were like the Justin Bieber of the 90s. Extremely popular and who knows why but the 90s were ALL ABOUT Spice Girls and Hanson and to have one on here and not the other. Well, That just takes the spice out of my life...

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Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 05/11/13 at 10:14 pm

Well, in that case, I think I'll continue where I (am going to have) left off with Artistry.

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And at the end of this final Artistry 1 round, I wanna see a whizbang conclusion with a tally of scores, and animated GIFs and fireworks worthy of such a sterling occasion.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/11/13 at 11:18 pm

Actually if somebody could calculate the total score that would be fantastic. -puts finger on nose- NOT IT

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/12/13 at 2:06 am

Actually if somebody could calculate the total score that would be fantastic. -puts finger on nose- NOT IT

Let's see, do I wanna scrounge through all 140 voting threads, add up everyone's votes and
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Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/12/13 at 2:04 pm

I updated that playlist for you...

I wonder who we can sucker into doing the totals. I don't have the time at all for that.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/13/13 at 11:48 am

Okay. Idea!

How about instead of saying that whoever has the most points at the end of this tournament is the winner BUT instead say the person who won the most rounds is the winner BECAUSE that I wouldn't mind so much but having to do the math for 140 rounds with multiple players would be a GIGANTIC PAIN IN THE ASS!!!

If you want for Artistry 2 I can total the number of points so that at the end we can know who has the most points but if you want a victor for this round that's the way I'm gonna do it...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 05/13/13 at 3:34 pm

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HANG ON! NOBODY PANIC!
As of right now, I have added up all the points for 67 of 139 rounds. Seriously. I have that much time on my hands. I'll probably have it up to date by tomorrow or the next day.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/13/13 at 6:06 pm

You my friend are made of awesome!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/13/13 at 11:58 pm

Abbott, you are a godsend.

If you want for Artistry 2 I can total the number of points so that at the end we can know who has the most points but if you want a victor for this round that's the way I'm gonna do it...

I figured that seeing as I'll be tabulating the votes for each round to see who wins I might as well have a separate Notepad file for adding them up as each round comes and goes. No need to hassle someone else when I might as well do it while I'm adding things up already. Make sense? I hope it does, I suck at wording things.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/14/13 at 12:43 am

Abbott, you are a godsend.

I figured that seeing as I'll be tabulating the votes for each round to see who wins I might as well have a separate Notepad file for adding them up as each round comes and goes. No need to hassle someone else when I might as well do it while I'm adding things up already. Make sense? I hope it does, I suck at wording things.

Ah, Perfect. Then I can just be lazy and just write and stuff instead of doing actual work. My favorite!

As for you Abbott...

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Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 05/14/13 at 3:20 pm

Haha thanks guys...
I am finally all caught up with adding up ALL the numbers for ALL the rounds. So I KNOW WHO IS WINNING!!! But I won't tell...I'll have to wait and see how the last three rounds end up.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 05/14/13 at 7:28 pm

It it is either Matthias or Rex. Thank you Abbott, I shiver with ANTICI.........Pation!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/14/13 at 7:51 pm

It it is either Matthias or Rex. Thank you Abbott, I shiver with ANTICI.........Pation!

I dunno Aggy. It could be you. You've been in every single round. I missed 2 of them.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/14/13 at 10:24 pm

I dunno Aggy. It could be you. You've been in every single round. I missed 2 of them.

2? I know you missed Lifehouse, but what was the other?

My money's on either Rex, Agri or Matthias. I've been in every round, but like balls would I have enough points to even surpass Below Average Dave despite him missing the last ten or so rounds.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/14/13 at 10:26 pm

2? I know you missed Lifehouse, but what was the other?

My money's on either Rex, Agri or Matthias. I've been in every round, but like balls would I have enough points to even surpass Below Average Dave despite him missing the last ten or so rounds.

I missed out on Robbie Williams too

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/15/13 at 12:42 am

I missed out on Robbie Williams too

...so you did. I guess checking into hospital five days after I voted on that round kinda overwrote my memory of that ;)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 05/29/13 at 6:25 pm

So is each round done at random, or are we just goin right down the line? I'm on a bit of a writing burst and I want to get like the first round or two done before the compitition starts.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/29/13 at 6:49 pm

So is each round done at random, or are we just goin right down the line? I'm on a bit of a writing burst and I want to get like the first round or two done before the compitition starts.

Random. Therefore we don't see what's coming! Making it all even more exciting!!!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 05/29/13 at 9:02 pm

Darn...
Oh well, I guess I'll just write them as needed.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/29/13 at 9:11 pm

Random. Therefore we don't see what's coming! Making it all even more exciting!!!

As it should be! I know I always got a kick out of the weird order the rounds came in, like Dolly Parton-->Eminem-->Barry White.

However: should the first round be up to chance? The first round submitted for the first Artistry was the Disney/Animation round and that went first. Should we do the same here (which in the current list order would mean that Theory of a Deadman would go first...whoever they are)? Or should it be randomised? And should Artistry 2 be called "Artistry 2: Electric Boogaloo" or "Artistry 2: Artistry Harder"? Inquiring minds like mine wanna know!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/29/13 at 9:20 pm

As it should be! I know I always got a kick out of the weird order the rounds came in, like Dolly Parton-->Eminem-->Barry White.

However: should the first round be up to chance? The first round submitted for the first Artistry was the Disney/Animation round and that went first. Should we do the same here (which in the current list order would mean that Theory of a Deadman would go first...whoever they are)? Or should it be randomised? And should Artistry 2 be called "Artistry 2: Electric Boogaloo" or "Artistry 2: Artistry Harder"? Inquiring minds like mine wanna know!

Well.... Actually.... The first artist nominated would be Justin Bieber but no I think it should be randomized. It's more fun when you don't know who's coming... I remember getting on Dave's case not knowing who the next artist was when he was late to post it because it was exciting not to know. Like Christmas Morning!

I like the name "Artistry Harder"

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/29/13 at 10:30 pm

Well.... Actually.... The first artist nominated would be Justin Bieber but no I think it should be randomized. It's more fun when you don't know who's coming... I remember getting on Dave's case not knowing who the next artist was when he was late to post it because it was exciting not to know. Like Christmas Morning!

I like the name "Artistry Harder"

Righty-ho, randomisation it is. The reason why I thought TOAD would be first is because in this list they're first, although Gogol Bordello is first in your YouTube playlist that I'm gonna be using to determine which artist is next.

Also, I just realised why Artistry Harder would fit. That way, it's a group effort: You decided that Artistry 2 should happen, I'm running it, B-Man named it, a whole lot of us submitted artists...

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 05/30/13 at 7:09 am

Harder is pretty cool. It will literally be "harder" for me at least, there are a lot of artists on the list not already parodied by me.

Incidentally, I made a playlist of videos by The Residents that will be helpful to all. PM me when that round comes, TCOP, so I can post the link.

Abbott, you can see what artists we have already. There is nothing stopping you from parodying the artists NOW. Strategically it allows one to take their time and avoid the rush sweat, but it does lose the element of surprise.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/30/13 at 7:57 am

Incidentally, I made a playlist of videos by The Residents that will be helpful to all. PM me when that round comes, TCOP, so I can post the link.

Eeeexcellent, Smithers.

Well, Abbott could copy the list of artists and brainstorm ideas for them now so he's ready when they pop up in the actual competition. That's what I did for my United State of Pop self challenge so that I didn't waste any time on the ideas phase.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 05/30/13 at 8:46 am

Grim, that's actually what I did for a good chunk of time yesterday...familiarizing myself with some of the artists that I've either never heard of, or only know one or two songs by. Of the 160 rounds, I have a parody for 43 of them...not too bad, but some of the representatives are not too good, so I'll have to come up with new ones.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/30/13 at 5:19 pm

Hey Conqueror, I know it's the smallest little insignificant element of this project but can you have a picture of each artist on the front page of each entry round. I liked when Dave started doing that for the first few rounds of Artistry but then he dropped it for some reason. I liked it though, it gave it a very nice aesthetic quality.

Such as....

"Theory of a Deadman"

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS9EbHo5K91XkzNtJyP1UjOXr6f-DY8JGrVdWdKfdvSQu-yAFQdZA

Or

"Alice Cooper"

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRYXMG3M7V4WncDwDNd4iL3147o_zn7MUvDtcNSJSHc71_7Vxpg

It can even work for things such as "TV Theme Songs"

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQjTkVFbxe2x231d5gR9-BXF2KokOp8acVxAj4XrnO5b4ioPXYL7g

It just looks nice and makes me happy... :P

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/30/13 at 6:13 pm

Hey Conqueror, I know it's the smallest little insignificant element of this project but can you have a picture of each artist on the front page of each entry round. I liked when Dave started doing that for the first few rounds of Artistry but then he dropped it for some reason. I liked it though, it gave it a very nice aesthetic quality.

No problem! I was actually half-thinking of using the picture of you with Gotye for the Gotye round's picture, if that's fine with you ;)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 05/30/13 at 6:49 pm

Love that idea! (Although I'm a big Alice Cooper fan, so seeing his picture randomly is a big plus too haha)

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 05/30/13 at 9:05 pm

No problem! I was actually half-thinking of using the picture of you with Gotye for the Gotye round's picture, if that's fine with you ;)

I also have a picture with me and the lead singer of Smash Mouth: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/487532_10100880538570650_945555440_n.jpg

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Subject: question

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 05/31/13 at 6:59 pm

Question: In the genre category, who are the Phil Spector Girl Groups? That's one of the ones I don't know anything about.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: brightCAP on 05/31/13 at 9:52 pm

Hey, can I play? :D

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 05/31/13 at 9:59 pm

Hey, can I play? :D

Artistry 2: Artistry Harder is open to all who are willing to participate!

Subject: Re: question

Written By: agrimorfee on 06/01/13 at 12:44 am

Question: In the genre category, who are the Phil Spector Girl Groups? That's one of the ones I don't know anything about.

The Ronettes, Darlene Love, etc.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 06/04/13 at 12:46 pm

Another question, would the Genesis round also include solo acts (Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel), or just the band as a whole?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 06/04/13 at 6:36 pm

Another question, would the Genesis round also include solo acts (Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel), or just the band as a whole?

Absolutely, that was my full intention when entering them, after all.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 06/04/13 at 7:58 pm

So are we starting tonight or are we finishing up voting on the first Artistry before starting. I kinda want to start tonight.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 06/04/13 at 10:49 pm

So are we starting tonight or are we finishing up voting on the first Artistry before starting. I kinda want to start tonight.

I say there should be a gap between Artistries, maybe the length of a normal round (2 weeks). That way it'll feel like they're actually two separate contests and not just one big lump. So:

- Tonight, Beach Boys ends voting and Jamiroquai starts voting
- Two weeks from now, Jamiroquai ends voting, Weird Abbott gives me the data for the entire competition, I post the final results and we all bask in the glory and finishing.
- Two weeks from then, Artistry 2: Artistry Harder begins with whatever artist is randomly selected from your YouTube playlist.

That sound good?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 06/04/13 at 10:59 pm

I say there should be a gap between Artistries, maybe the length of a normal round (2 weeks). That way it'll feel like they're actually two separate contests and not just one big lump. So:

- Tonight, Beach Boys ends voting and Jamiroquai starts voting
- Two weeks from now, Jamiroquai ends voting, Weird Abbott gives me the data for the entire competition, I post the final results and we all bask in the glory and finishing.
- Two weeks from then, Artistry 2: Artistry Harder begins with whatever artist is randomly selected from your YouTube playlist.

That sound good?

Meh... Maybe not tonight but I think once everything is calculated from Artistry 1 I think we should start Artistry 2 maybe a few days to a week later. I know I'm excited and I want this to start as soon as possible!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 06/04/13 at 11:20 pm

Meh... Maybe not tonight but I think once everything is calculated from Artistry 1 I think we should start Artistry 2 maybe a few days to a week later. I know I'm excited and I want this to start as soon as possible!

Yeah, I think a week's gap is a good compromise.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 06/05/13 at 7:17 am

Sounds good to me...although, I was kinda sorta hoping that maybe I could post the results of the first Artistry competition...seeing as that I added everything up, and it'd be better if it was an absolute surprise when they are posted. Maybe?

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 06/05/13 at 7:35 am

Sounds good to me...although, I was kinda sorta hoping that maybe I could post the results of the first Artistry competition...seeing as that I added everything up, and it'd be better if it was an absolute surprise when they are posted. Maybe?

Fair enough.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 06/06/13 at 1:07 pm

The start date is not so important to me, but there also needs to be an announcement at AIR to alert noobs on what this is all about and encourage participation. I dont want it to be just us 5 or 6 guys this time every round.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 06/06/13 at 3:13 pm

I also think that some of the bigger artists (Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber, etc) should be mentioned on the main page to call in more crowds

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 06/08/13 at 7:42 am

I'm thinking about making one last change. I want to switch somebody out for The Monkees but I'm not really sure who yet

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 06/08/13 at 7:51 am

Maybe I will get rid of Spice Girls for them... Or maybe I'll just hold off on adding them until Artistry 3

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 06/08/13 at 8:02 am

I vote 'yay' on the change. Would much rather have the Monkees than the Spice Girls.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 06/08/13 at 12:11 pm

Agreed we have plenty of pop but not nearly enough classic rock and The Monkees are huge with a bunch of hits

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 06/08/13 at 7:20 pm

I vote 'yay' on the change. Would much rather have the Monkees than the Spice Girls.

Yes, thirded!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: WeirdAbbott on 06/11/13 at 5:54 pm

So is anyone else prepping for the new Artistry challenge? I have at least one written (or one idea) for each genre except for Electro/Dance, Ska/Reggae, Psychedelic Rock, and Experimental.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 06/22/13 at 9:49 pm

So as far as extensions go I think we should continue to post the results and the new artist on the day that it's due (so we don't keep pushing it back again and again) so we have one set day known as Artistry Day. The reason I say this is that most people don't vote until the last couple days of the deadline anyways so it should be completely fine even if the person who is late needs a couple extra days to write a parody.

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: agrimorfee on 06/22/13 at 11:19 pm

So as far as extensions go I think we should continue to post the results and the new artist on the day that it's due (so we don't keep pushing it back again and again) so we have one set day known as Artistry Day. The reason I say this is that most people don't vote until the last couple days of the deadline anyways so it should be completely fine even if the person who is late needs a couple extra days to write a parody.

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Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: ThaConqueror on 06/23/13 at 12:03 am

Well, seeing as how I'm planning to do what I did on my tenure on the original Artistry (PMing people a couple of days before the due date), I doubt that extensions would be needed, but I still approve of this idea!

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 07/10/13 at 5:18 pm

Oh if you want to pimp me with more famous people I met that pertains to Artistry 2: Artistry Harder here's a picture of me with Uncle Kracker!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/p206x206/320168_10100823546453310_2012005772_n.jpg

Subject: Re: Artistry Part 2

Written By: Matthias on 04/03/14 at 11:08 am

Soooo... I kinda wish that we added Andy Samberg/ The Lonely Island to this. I guess we can add them to Artistry Part 3

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