Open Music Discussion

I'm sorry for the abruptness of this notice, but I will be stepping down as Club leader. Lince will obtain the club by default, but it's not Lince's responsibility to contribute to the club, so if anyone would like to take over in my stead, please message him about it. As recommendations, I'd urge Core or Vlad to maybe take my place. But since it a big task, I can completely understand their unwillingness, and please do not feel obligated in any way.

If this Club is to die it, it might be time to let it die out. It might be able to be sparked back up again, but I wouldn't want anyone to feel pressured into taking on the responsibilities, as well as I don't want to disappoint the people who have grown attached to this club. My duties and rules still stand across these forums, so for my successor (if you choose to elect one) all you should have to do is read through my rules, and maybe expand on any new idea you may have.

Any replacement is free to do with the club as they will, of course. So don't feel you have to play my part either, it's just a go-to suggestion available to you.

I'm afraid the reasons for my resignation are personal and I can't delve too much deeper, but it saddens me to have to disappoint all my friends here. I've really cherished this little club here for as long ago as I formed this club. And I will sorely miss you all.

To all future caretakers of this club, whether they be recent or well into the future of JAN's community: Please take good care of my club.

 

Haha, the topic was the "What are some ideas for topics we could discuss here?", actually. The other part was just my contribution to the topic. Though I didn't mean "New Age Music" by classification (I forgot it was it's own thing) but I meant the new styles that have risen with the times. Such as Rock and Roll, Swing, Techno, and even the rising Dubstep (or whatever the current page we're on at the moment).

But to get us back on track, I also like to discuss what makes for a better song (being the lyrical kind), ones that are more symbolic and poetic, or ones that tell more of a story? Like, do you something real you can hold on to, or do you like something more abstract and general? I think that would be a fun topic.

 

I could probably change it to that, however. Seeing as it has been far longer than 24 hours. Sad that this thread isn't getting enough attention.

But our new topic will be: Classical Music or Dubstep. Which is better and why?

So I would assume this would be a debate on where we pull the sounds from? Classical Instruments vs a soundboard? I can't say that I listen to a lot of "Dubstep" myself, so I'd probably stick with Classical. I think Dubstep is extremely creative, and most times really cool and fun, but it can easily get annoying and harsh. Classical music is about the opposite, boring for the most part, but usually "safe". There are some upbeat Classical numbers and I believe someone (I don't remember who) brought up "Chillstep", but they usually stay in their generalizations. But I'd still rather the gradual acceleration and fortissimo of, say, and hopeful overture, as apposed to usual "crash" Dubstep likes to give out unexpectedly.

 

I edited the first post.

Also I'd like to bring up the topic of more threads, again. I'm planning on making a few, but we could really use some more. We need more reason for people to come to our Music Club, other than to just see no one posted anywhere and leave. Anyone have any ideas?

 

I don't think we have nearly enough singers on these forums, let alone this group, haha. You might have to think smaller.

I might try someone's (I think it was Core's) idea to make a song library for bands, or just a fan thread like my Vocaloid one. I want to see how well that one does before I try making more like it, though. There was other ideas I had, but they were for threads that are already around the forums. Like "What Are You Listening To", and various AMV-related threads. But I'll see if I can't work something out there.

I just can't really think of any other good ideas.

 

Haha, people don't even do the Artist of the Month, so I'm not sure how we'd get enough to do a full-blown Elimination game. Like I said, you're thinking too big. We have about 13 members including Lince and myself, and half of our members aren't terribly active. We have to think of ideas to pull in more people and keep them here before we do a grand activity that requires number over anything else. Interest threads and maybe some fun games would be a great start.

I thought it was a pretty good idea, though, Core. I just wanted to gauge the reactions before I start making more. It's fine if certain ones wouldn't be as popular, but I don't want to flood this part of the forums with dead threads, you know? I want to make sure at least some can draw attention.