Musician Spotlight: More Info (MASSIVE UPDATE! PLEASE READ!)
13 years ago
For those of you who don't know, the Musician Spotlight is a weekly show we do to help promote the talented musicians here on FA. Each show increases in popularity, and we've noticed features artists gaining more comments, watches, etc. Want to learn more? You've come to the right place!
Weekly Musician Spotlight Journals
These will go up around the time a new show does. This will be where you post any submissions you want to be considered for the upcoming week. We don't pick songs solely from the comments, however. I do spend quite some time each day browsing new submissions. Remember, this Spotlight is for all FA musicians, not just those in our group. This not only showcases everyone, but raises awareness of our group as well as gives us more members.
The Musician Spotlight isn't a contest!
This means I may not be putting up the number one best piece each week. We have many different artists here on FA, and everyone deserves a fair chance. However, I do tend to feature songs with better quality. If you posted a song, then I featured one that you think pales in comparison, it's because we aren't a contest!!!
We want to showcase as many musicians as possible!
I'm hoping to get a fair balance of musicians on the show. Everyone from pro to first time musician can be featured. Please don't be offended if a piece gets on from a musician you haven't heard of, or feel is 'inferior' to you. This is made to show off what we have here on FA, and to expose people to new musicians of every level.
And lastly, you guys rock! For real! If it wasn't for all the talented musicians we have, there wouldn't be a show. If it wasn't for all those who love listening to our musicians, we also wouldn't have a show. I've been in contact with a few people who really like what we have started here, so expect things to take off over the next few weeks!
Updates
June 28, 2010:
I will no longer categorize the Spotlight as Mature unless the F-bomb is dropped or very explicit lyrics are included. This way users who prefer to not see adult artwork can still hear our show.
August 2nd 2010
Our show will soon be featured on the weekly podcast of We Are Arcade! ( http://www.wearearcade.com )
Submitting your piece from here on out means you give your consent for it to be featured as part of their show!
Artists who are chosen who have NOT submitted their work to me will be asked for permission via the PM system.
Please note this doesn't mean they will be taking your song and doing their own thing with it, it simply means they will be using segments of The Spotlight. You will be getting credit for your work. This is an amazing opportunity for us as it brings our music to a whole new audience! Congrats all! If there are any questions about this, please let me know.
Jan 1, 2012:
There has been some question as to what each category is and isn't. Here is a breakdown for ya!
Original - A song completely and entirely made up by the person
Instrumental - A song that has no lyrics. Vocals on neutral syllables are permitted (ie. Gregorian Chants, Ahhhs, etc.)
Remix - Any song that has been remixed, such as an AUP accepted mash up, a DJ version, etc.
Electronic - Any song that is done with electronic instruments, usually techno and other electronic genres.
Cover - Any song submitted that is originally done by another person/band/etc. but redone by the person
Vocal - Any song where the person is singing
Asia Award - I give this to any song I just can't stop listening to. No requirements needed! This award can also feature artists who have been recently spotlighted.
Thanks for reading and keep on rockin!
asianeko
Damn you writer's block! :D