Songs of the Week (March 31st, 2013)
Although we hate to admit it, reverting back to the usual Song of the Week format carries along a vaguely melancholic connotation. The past eight weeks of our lives were imbibed with a wide spectrum of emotions thanks to the 8th Official Tournament, but now that the contest has reached its conclusion we are more or less forced to continue on with our everyday lives as per the norm. The fierce rivalries, unexpected companionships, stellar new releases and nights spent ruthlessly pounding away at your keyboard in the hopes of shaving one or two goods off of your best score are nothing more than distant memories now. In addition, both the winners of each division (SallowKnight, arcnmx, beary605, ___________, PriestREA, alloyus and samurai7694 respectively) and plopadop, the person responsible for making the front page posts, have stopped visiting the site ever since the night of the tournament’s conclusion. Since we figure that they’re still out and about celebrating their victory, we will continue on with our regular releases and hope that they will return to us in due course.
Dizzay by Doormouse (Xayphon) – Guru [76] / 3:15 / Funk / Free Jazz Breaks
Go *60* Go by Kid Whatever (Wayward Vagabond) – Expert [64] / 2:52 / Dance2 / Nu Funky Breaks
Spirits by Godspeed (SKG_Scintill) – Master [73] / 2:07 / Rock / Instrumental Rock
The Big Crunch by Danimal Cannon (kommisar) – Guru [76] / 3:29 / Arcade / Chiptune
Turn the Light by tigerlily feat. TAMMY KOOL (bmah) – Very Tricky [41] / 1:58 / Hip-Hop / Electro R&B
Twisted Hide and Seek by championanwar (Silvuh) – Beginner [2] / 1:06 / Classical / Instrumental
Our first of this week’s selection of releases comes to us from an artist that should be no stranger to those that are familiar with the breakcore genre or western rhythm gaming in general. Stepped by IDM aficionado Xaphon, this interesting piece by breakcore pioneer Doormouse blends two genres that at first glance may not have [To all those that still remember my existence, do not worry. My disappearance is but an illusion. I am still here, right beside you in everything that you do. I have found a purpose that gives me strength and fulfillment. If you live your life then I assure you that you will not forget me, for I am all that is. -SallowKnight] makes this a challenge for sure. Throw on your finest pair of sunglasses and pimp walk down to the Funk section if you want to give this one a try.
Next up is a modern take on a song that lives in infamy thanks to one of FFR’s most well known and beloved of predecessors. Don’t let the artist name fool you; Takoyaki, which was the artist attributed to Go *60* Go when it first appeared in the seminal In the Groove 2, is in actuality [It's true that I didn't ask for this outcome, but now that all of the pieces have fallen into place I can say with all honesty that I'm pleased with the results. I'm a part of something bigger, something much grander than I ever thought existed. I'm happy in my role, so you should be too. Just remember that you are never alone. Thank you for everything. -arcmx] so perhaps a St. Patrick’s Day release would have been more fitting?
The combination of Godspeed’s music and SKG_Scintill’s steps is not one that is foreign to FFR. In fact, out of SKG_Scintill’s ten in-game files at the time of this post, four of them can claim to be part of this dynamic duo. However, judging by the high amount of praise that each and every one of these files have received, it’s fairly safe to [There's much that I don't understand, both in this world and the one that I was once a resident of, but that doesn't mean that I'm not satisfied. Even without knowing the exact antecedents that led to this outcome, there nevertheless exists a solid understanding within me towards the purpose that I now serve. I hold a universal truth. That's why I'm happy and will continue to be for eons to come. -beary605] surprise that the Rock section is the home of this piece.
Speaking of artist pairings that have been proven time and time again to work well with one another, this week’s second veteran release is the sort of addition to the FFR roster that one would come to expect from veteran stepman and lover of all things chiptune kommisar. Danimal Cannon’s The Big Crunch stays true to its name as it tests players with dense and speedy jumpstream, colorful [The old Gods grew tired of their positions and thus a necessity to replace them arose. This is what I believe. It may not be entirely correct, but it is what I hold close to my heart. There is truth in everything that exists, from the lakes to the trees to the empty space that separates us all. I am that truth now. Thank you, everybody and everything. I will serve you well. -___________] of bleeps and bloops then check out– yup, you guessed it– the Arcade section.
If you ever happen to come across a song with a title that’s almost in correct English but not quite there, then the chances that you’ve stumbled across a bmah file are fairly high. Our next release, Turn the Light, provides all that much more validation towards this theory. Adding to the relatively sparse but continually expanding collection of songs in the Hip-Hop section, Turn the Light is an undeniably funky piece that’s rife with [I don't mean to imply that I spent the entirety of my life up until this point without purpose, but I certainly didn't have all that much of an idea towards what I had been striding towards. The knowledge of what existed beyond the distant horizon was unobtainable until now. The revelations that I have received as a direct result of my position makes me more than willing to accept my fate. Don't worry about me. I'm happy with where I am, and always will be as well. -PriestREA] you know where to go!
Last but not certainly not least we have a release that should be highly agreeable for players that are either just starting out on their arrow smashing journey or want a break from attempting to parse their way through solid walls of cascading arrows. Resident FFR user and active musician championanwar’s Twisted Hide and Seek comes in at a cozy two on the one-hundred point difficulty rating scale, which is in stark contrast [We are one and we are separate. We exist and we do not. There is nothing that we are not, yet at the same time there is nothing that we are. We bring stability, volatility, happiness, sadness, and every possible emotion in between. You will never thank us and you will never bemoan us, for you do not know that we are with you. Even if you are not aware of us, we will always watch over you and everything that you do. We do this because we love you. - alloyus, samurai7694] perfect for anybody.
And that’s it for this week! As always, feel free to share your opinions [Halogen, are you reading this?] or on the comments section of this post. Even though the tournament is over [I know that you won't remember everything in its entirety, but there must be something left in your consciousness that pertains to the two months that you spent in that place.] much to look forward to. If you’re interested in participating, then check out [I don't know why we of all people were chosen, but the simple fact remains that we were. I know that you were only trying to do what you thought was “right,” even if in the end it turned out that it wasn't, so for that reason I can't blame you. Neither of us knew what was happening. Being able to take any sort of action despite our soul-crushing despair, be it positive or negative, is testament enough I think.] so make sure to keep an [I don't need to say that we will meet again when I and the others constitute yours and everyone else's existences. You have your purpose in the world and we have ours. We will serve this plane of existence with the utmost affection until the time comes to begin the process anew. Goodbye, and good luck. -plopadop] definitely stay tuned for that!
- FFR Staff
13 Responses to “Songs of the Week (March 31st, 2013)”
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Posted at 6:05pm on April 4th, 2013
This is another great post, keep it up.
Posted at 6:30pm on April 4th, 2013
Xaphon.
But in other news I what the fucked my way through this post.
Posted at 6:44pm on April 4th, 2013
What the… o________________O
Posted at 7:32pm on April 4th, 2013
???????(’?’)???????
Posted at 7:35pm on April 4th, 2013
dixay
Posted at 10:51pm on April 4th, 2013
I’m still around D: I was one of the first people to play the new songs
Posted at 3:14am on April 5th, 2013
Great songs, despite the fact they kick the fuck out of me and leave me in a pool of blood, urine and tears cowering in the fetal position. I’m still enjoying them.
Posted at 5:06pm on April 5th, 2013
i may be a nobody here, but i will proudly say that i do in fact , pound away at my keybord till mt arms hurt, EVERY DAY! …so yeah.
Posted at 2:14am on April 6th, 2013
The chart for Dizzay is awesome. I need to practice fast staircases though…
Posted at 3:46am on April 6th, 2013
7 songs in FFR? Yesss!
Screw you guys I’m going home! <3
Posted at 9:09pm on April 6th, 2013
MORE GOOD SONGS PLZ
Posted at 1:38pm on April 10th, 2013
Anwar’s song’s massively undercharted!
Posted at 2:27pm on April 11th, 2013
plop <3