tookatooka
841 posts
Dec 08, 2009
9:39 AM
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The Rules were posted here on the 3rd October. I couldn't find them so thought I'd post them again as the challenge is getting closer.
You may notice my signature banner has been changing colour from blue to purple. As the time ticks away it will change to red. I will put a link to these rules in the signature banner nearer the time so you'll be able to find them easily.
Please Note. If you disagree with a rule. Tell us what you think it should be, how it could be administered and how you can help with the running of HPC3 to make that rule realisable.
Rules. ‘Blow Your Brains Out’. HPC3 Solo Harp Jam Challenge.
1. It’s a Solo Harp Jam Challenge.
Amplification , Effects, Kick drums, Percussive rhythm tracks, Whooping, Stomping and Foot Tapping - Yes.
Any other backing track, musical instrument accompaniment, singing, loops - No.
2. Duration must not exceed 3 minutes.
3. Entries to be submitted to the ‘HPC3 Solo Harp Jam Challenge’ playlist on the Harpfriends Channel on YouTube by 31st January 2010.
Ensure the words ‘HPC3 Solo Harp Jam Challenge’ and your handle are included in the Title and Description fields of your YouTube entry.
The description field should also contain information about the length of time you have been playing and your perception of your skill level based on Adams guidelines which you can find here: Assess your skill level.
You may also want to include whether or not you invite comments, the type and key of harp, effects pedal used, title of piece etc. This would be useful information for others.
4. There is only one Challenge. Some people wanted to have separate challenges for the different skill levels. But this would be an administrative nightmare. If you want to do that, then administer and co-ordinate HPC4 if you have the time and can think of an efficient, easy way to do it. Anyway, who is to say that a relative beginner may not produce a more enthusiastic, soulful and touching piece than someone who may be technically perfect but plays without feeling?
5. After the deadline each participant will be encouraged to vote for the five entries they like the most.
Your individual judgement on technique, creativity, entertainment value and musical taste and whether you would want to watch it again is what counts.
Please be mindful of the participants skill level before making any comments if they are invited. We wouldn’t want enthusiastic beginners discouraged by thoughtlessness.
Constructive criticism and tips would be welcomed by those who do invite comments and don’t forget we are doing this for fun. It’s better to say nothing than be rude.
6. The overall judging system has yet to be decided but it would make sense for the participants to determine who should be in the top five and for those to go through to be judged by either the participants again but using just one vote, or, if we are lucky, a higher authority. There is to be one overall Challenge Champion or a tie if circumstances demand. The final judging will be considered and announced nearer the time.
Links to useful information.
Assess your skill level.
How to submit videos to YouTube.
HPC3 - Solo Harp Jam Challenge. 'Blow Your Brains Out!' Playlist. You need to be signed in to Harpfriends to use this link.
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Last Edited by on Dec 16, 2009 3:37 PM
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dfwdlg
79 posts
Dec 08, 2009
10:00 AM
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Any rules on originality?
In short, can we do our take on a popular song or should we stick to our own creations?
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tookatooka
842 posts
Dec 08, 2009
11:18 AM
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It's open to whatever you like.
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GermanHarpist
787 posts
Dec 08, 2009
1:53 PM
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Perfect, thanks a lot tooka!
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germanharpist on YT. =;-)
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mickil
702 posts
Dec 08, 2009
4:30 PM
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tooka,
You know what I think. You've done a great job of balancing everyone's views in the long thread that's linked to in your signature.
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YouTube SlimHarpMick
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mickil
729 posts
Dec 19, 2009
8:41 AM
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BUMP!
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YouTube SlimHarpMick a.k.a. HarmonicaMick
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Sirsucksalot
117 posts
Dec 21, 2009
2:57 AM
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Hey tooka If i upload a vid now and later if i do what i think is a better vid can i exchange the former for the latter in essence can i enter multiple vids.
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mickil
740 posts
Dec 21, 2009
4:13 AM
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tooka,
I'll save you the typing if that's OK.
SirS,
Yeah, you can do that. Just make it clear what your one final entry is at the time by embedding it in the submissions thread that gets created on here.
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YouTube SlimHarpMick a.k.a. HarmonicaMick
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Sirsucksalot
121 posts
Dec 21, 2009
4:33 AM
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Thanks
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tookatooka
899 posts
Dec 21, 2009
4:51 AM
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Thanks Mickil. I don't see why you can't upload as many as you like, but delete the ones you are not happy with before the closing date.
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Sirsucksalot
123 posts
Dec 21, 2009
4:54 AM
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Cool ill just wait till i get something i like to not complicate things
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