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Judges Notes: Great round guys, a great start to a competition.

WIS---The simplest melody *fades* Can inspire a wonderful symphony
Nice, I like the fades, in my opinion it is a good fading subtext. It relates well, mainly because the song on here is very simple. Good Job!

TDG---The ittsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout
Is that what that song is or is that just a subtext. Either way, I don’t like it. I just don’t think it really fits. If that is the song written there, people won’t realize that when they see the subtext, and they will do like me and go “What the?” If it isn’t the song, I still don’t see it fitting, just because there is nothing that suggests the itsy bitsy spider. Sorry.

Kurisutaru---Let the notes unfold
Nice, an excellent subtext that fits in with every part of the signature. Good job.

Duckey---The beat goes on...
Yep, I see where you are coming from. The song and beat will continue on the next page. Nice.

.:Chronically Depressed:.---Beethoven's lost symphony (not his best work...)
Hmm, I don’t like it. First off, it is too long. ‘Beethoven’s lost symphony’ would have been fine alone. And if you wanted the humor part (is that what you were going for?), then you could have done something like ‘Not Beethoven’s Best Work’. Sorry.

Dawn2---Harmonic Melody
Not bad, but I just find it kind of “Meh”. There just isn’t anything special about it.

.:Requiem:.---See the melody unfold
A bit like Kurisutaru’s, but I don’t know whose came first. Anyway, I really like it and it fits in really well with the signature. A great start to the competition.

Livin_in_the_shadow---Discover the music
It fits with the signature and it is a good subtext, but again, it is nothing special.

Sirclucky---A different kind of ABC's
Excellent. You took a chance and did something different. I like that. And not only did you take a chance, you made it work well to!


Anubis---Turn the page; I'll play you my heart's tune
I don’t know about this one. I mean, it fits in ok, and it is original, but I’m still kind of on the fence. Sorry.

Twizzler0171---A tune unveiled
A bit like Requiem’s, but it is very different too (did that make sense?) I like it, and it is a good fit. Nice job.


Syrill---Change to A Trill that Thrills
Well, I didn’t know what the subtext meant, so I looked up Trill in the dictionary and I understood it. But an important thing about subtexts is that someone must be able to look at them quickly and be able to understand their meaning, even if they know very little about the signatures subject. This seems too complicated. Once you know what it means it is nice, but otherwise it is just too complicated. Sorry.

Qanda---Unfinished Symphony
Well, I guess I can see what you mean, but it doesn’t really look that way to me. It just looks like the song is changing pages. I think this subtext would look much better if the notes stopped halfway through the signature.

o_0---Note by note *fade out* *fade in* In perfect harmony *fade out*
I like it, and I really like the fades. Nice subtext, and a good start in the competition.

VeraX---And the notes continue to unfurl...
Nice, a bit like some of the others, but at this point in the competition it is to be expected. Good Job.

Hellyer---Beauty in Simplicity
Oooh, I like, I like. The song is so simple, but simple things can be beautiful. Excellent

Loser1921---Another Note *fade out* *fade in* Another Page *fade out* *fade in* Another Song *repeat*
Nice, I like the fading, and you included all the parts of the signature. Good work.

Eliminate: .:Chronically Depressed:. and TDG

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Watericesage, "The simplest melody *fades* Can inspire a wonderful symphony"
Not one of the best of this round, but I like it. 'The simplest melody' is good, and its a very effective use of fading but I think maybe something else should have been chosen instead of 'wonderful symphony'. Can't quite put my finger on it though. But overall, its good.

The_dog_god, "The ittsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout"
Nope. Not that great I'm afraid. The signature is quite light and you've just lost the feel of it with this subtext. I'm not sure what you were going for.. humour? But it didn't work. Even if that was the actually tune the notes were from, people would just not understand it.

Kurisutaru, "Let the notes unfold"
Nice! Well done, it does look as if the paper is 'unfolding'. I think this is a very fitting subtext.

Duckey, "The beat goes on..."
I'm not too keen on this one. If there were drums or something on the set, maybe this would've suited better what with the beat of drums and all- but this signature does seem to me to be lighter and much more delicate. But you have combined something from the musical side so its not too bad.

.:Chronically Depressed:., "Beethoven's lost symphony (not his best work...)"
Its a bit long.. but as its a pretty empty signature I'm guessing that could work. I didn't much like this subtext when I first read it, but its beginning to grow on me now!!! It's certainly not one of the best of this round by far but you've managed to put a little humour in which makes sense and sorta goes with the musicalness of the signature, so... its ok.

Dawn2, "Harmonic Melody"
A bit short for this long signature but in my opinion this is quite a nice, fitting subtext. I've not much to say about it... 'harmonic' might not be the best word as it is just a few notes - and maybe 'harmonious' would have made it that bit longer, but generally its a good job!

.:Requiem:., "See the melody unfold"
Very similar to Kurisutaru's subtext, I like it just as much. Its as if the page were unfolding to reveal a melody... so its very nice.


Sorry guys, I'm going to have to finish this later.

*SIGH* I lost my ratings due to Linux...so I'm just typing short versions of people's names.

WIS - The simplest subtext can inspire a wonderful sig! It's beautiful, I'm speechless.

TDG - I don't like it. It just doesn't go.

Kuri - With the fold on the sig, it goes very well. I like it, but it's not the greatest.

Duckey - It's a piano, not a drum! I'm not a fan of this one either. There's just something...

CD, mah all, mah fiance, mah...honey! XD - Comic. Value. It's hilarious! (and I'm not just saying that!)

Dawn - Err. I don't love it, don't hate it.

Requiem - Play on Kuri's. I like Kuri's better, but yours is good too.

LITS - Ooh...discovery. I like discovery! =D Like Dawn's, it's alright.

Clucky - Even though piano keys are A, B, C, it just doesn't seem right.

Anubis - One <s>word</s> emoticon:

Twiz (and Erif sittin' in a tree!) - The one goes too with the fold. Wonderful job.

Syrill - Unless it wasn't supposed to have the "change to", it's good except for that part. Even if I don't know what a trill is, I guess it has to do with music.

Qanda - Kind of on the lines of unchained melody. It's still beautiful.

o_0 - How pretty! This is a really good subtext, but there's SOMETHING.

VeraX - Another based on the page turn. I'm getting a bit anxious with these. But, it's good.

Hellyer - I LOVE THAT SONG! Wait, sorry. The song I'm thinking of is Beauty OF Simplicity. Sorry. But it's a wonerful subtext too.

Loser - Too many fades, you might have problems with the size. But it's a good subtext.

If there are any thoughts, comments, cheap dirty flames about my ratings, please post them on the thread or PM them to me.

EDIT - Silly me. Forgot to say who I want off. TDG and Duckey have my votes.

-.- Oh...I had to change it...sorry...I probably should have put an edit...
It was just A Trill that Thrills

This is something I just noticed myself. I go through threads, page by page so when I saw the sig had been posted I immediately posted my subtext. I didn't even read any of the others, I see now I probably should have. I just want to make sure everyone knows that Requiem's subtext was posted before mine, I believe. I'm sorry mine is similar to Requiem's I honestly didn't know. Next time I WILL read all the submitted subtexts.

I just wanted to make sure all the judges realize that Requiem's was posted before mine.

Oh, I see. I thought so, but I wasn't sure. *gigglesnort* Trill, thrill, Syrill!

Kuri - Quite fine. There's times in our lives when we haven't looked. Like whenever you hit a lamppost. XD

Tank you! I plan on getting past round 2 this time.

(and BTW, mine came before Kuritsutaru's, not that it really matters)



I just want to say you're a good person for saying that.
I know plenty who wouldn't have. And i'm sure yours was original, I've made the same mistake by not readin others first.

you, judges! Pay attention to that. (i'm talking to you, dM. That comment was very hurtful.....jk. XD

..well, it WAS hurtful, but no offense meant or anyhitng.)

Watericesage// The simplest melody *fades* Can inspire a wonderful symphony
Hmm, this is a pretty good one, WIS. The notes are very simple, so the subtext completely goes. It is a bit long, but the fade makes it better. 8/10

The_dog_god// The ittsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout
Cute subtext, but it doesn't really fit. The subtext is a different song than the notes, if the song was the Itsy Bitsy Spider, then I'd probably rate higher, but it's not, and there's no references to that song. 5/10

Kurisutaru// Let the notes unfold
Ooh, this is a nice subtext. It fits with both main aspects of the sig: the folding of the page, and the music. It's also short and sweet. Excellent job. 9.5/10

Duckey// The beat goes on...
Mmm, how to put this in words... It's a nice subtext, but I don't think the notes are really the beat. The beat is the tapping out, but I do sort of see where you're going... 6/10

.:Chronically Depressed:.// 'Beethoven's lost symphony (not his best work...)'
This is a funny subtext, it made me giggle. The tune is so simplistic, but Beethoven makes such complicated ones. Some people may not get it at first, but it's humourous and original. 9/10

Dawn2// Harmonic Melody
This is a so-so subtext. I'm pretty sure melody and harmony mean the same thing, but the subtext is short and sweet, and still does fit. 7/10

.:Requiem:.// See the melody unfold
Fitting subtext, very good Requiem. Though yours and Kuri's are similar, I still like both. I prefer Kuri's more, though, because the melody is more of the music itself. 8.5/10

Livin_in_the_shadow// Discover the music
Another so-so subtext. It fits, but I just fnd something iffy about, though I can't put my finger on it... 8/10

Sirclucky// A different kind of ABC's
I like this subtext, it's really original. I like how you incorporated the actual note letter. 8.5/10

Anubis// Turn the page; I'll play you my heart's tune
Now this one's a toughie to judge. It was really deep, I liked it, but it seemed a little long, and sorta clunky... 8/10

Twizzler0171// A tune unveiled
Once again, this is a so-so one. When I think of the word unveiled, I think of, say, showing a statue or something to a bunch of people. I see where you're going, but.. 7.5/10

Syrill// A Trill that Thrills
Ooh, this one's excellent. It's very poetic sounding, and fits with the set. 9.5/10

Qanda// Unfinished Symphony
I'm not too fond of this one.. The song doesn't seem to be unfinished, that's the problem. 7/10

o_0// Note by note *fade out* *fade in* In perfect harmony *fade out*
I like this one, o_0. The fade is placed perfectly, and it's relatively short. 8.5/10

VeraX// And the notes continue to unfurl...
Good one, Vera. You've also put both main aspects in, the page turning, and the notes. It is a bit long, though. 8/10

Hellyer// Beauty in Simplicity
This subtext fits, it's great. The tune is simple, the subtext is simple. It's also short, which I like. 9/10

Loser1921// Another Note *fade out* *fade in* Another Page *fade out* *fade in* Another Song *repeat*
Mmm, a few too many fades for my liking. Still prettty good though. 7/10

Eliminate: The_Dog_God and Duckey

Don't worry I'm fine with people giving constructive critisism No hard feelings

Thank you glad you... sort of... liked it LOL

I know you aren't just saying it my all

Wow someone else with a knowlage of composers *hugs Trinity*
That hug was for actually getting HOW funny it was LOL

Argh! I'm a natural blonde -.-' Ah well, I'll sign up next time! Good luck everyone!

Eeep. That would have been my fault, sorry!

Watericesage -- It's alright, but not the best. I, for some reason, feel that the "Can inspire a wonderful symphony" part would fit in more if the signature faded into more complicated notes/a sheet of music etc.

The_dog_god -- One, it's not the right tune anyway. Two, I just don't think the mood of the signature is meant to be humorous, so it doesn't really fit.

Kurisutaru -- Oh, I love it! It not only is about the notes, but incorporates the folding page at the corner. Great job!

Duckey -- I see where your going, but it doesn't really fit. The notes aren't the beat, but the rhythm.

.:Chronically Depressed:. -- It just doesn't fit in with the signature much. I think it would have been better alone with "Beethoven's lost symphony" Like I said with TDG, the mood of the signature isn't really humorous, so the "Not his best work..." part kind of makes it awkward.

Dawn2 It's alright. I don't think the "harmonic" part fits well for the simple tune, but it's short and precise, so I could see it going on the signature.

.:Requiem:. Err... just read Kuristaru's rating for more info, as the two are alike. It's good though, so good job!

Livin_in_the_shadow -- It's alright but the "discover" part just doesn't fit in very well, for some reason.

Sirclucky -- It's original, but doesn't fit in much, and like I said for TDG and .:CD:., the mood of the signature doesn't go with your subtext.

Anubis -- It's original and unique, and pretty good. I'd suggest to put a fade in between the "Turn the page" and "I'll play you my heart's tune" rather than a ";".

Twizzler -- I see how it fits with the subtext, but the "unveil" part just doesn't fit in with the turned page much. It's pretty good though.

Syrill -- Meh, it's alright, but I don't see why you put "A Trill that Thrills".

Qanda It's alright, but the signature looks more like it just doesn't have more on the page rather than unfinished.

o_0 -- It's nice, and the fades fit in very well. Good job!

VeraX -- Meh... it's alright, but the "unfurl" part just seems a bit wierd to me.

Hellyer -- Great subtext! Fits in very well with the signature and it's short yet precise.

Loser1921 -- Ooh. I really like it. It sounds nice, and the fades work in well with it.

Eliminate -- .:Chronically Depressed:. and The_dog_god.

I knew I forgot to do something I put the ittsy bitsy spider thing up as a joke and never changed it to my actual subtext. Oh well

Ok I respect what you're saying... Thanks for advice...
Um... So Dog has 3 votes I have 2 and Ducky has 1... ¬.¬ oh well I just hope the other Judges like mine...

Just need Maniac to finish the ratings. ^^

All right, I'll explain the rationale behind choosing my subtext, though I doubt it matters.

1) Unfinished symphony is actually a special term, with romantic connotations relating to something beautiful which failed to be completed. See here:
http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=u ... d=2&gwp=13

2) Not so sure about this, but in musical theory, when a line stops there normally is a double line signifying the stop. Since there isn't one here, I regarded it as unfinished.