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Random Thoughts.....What are you thinking?
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2015-02-07 13:26:04
♫ cool guys don't look at exploshuns ♫

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By Asura.Ackeronll 2015-02-07 13:39:14
First 5 Amiibos from Wave 3 have Arrived now. 1 Enroute.
Rosalina and Luma - X
Bowser - X
Lucario - X
Toon Link - X
Sheik - X
Shulk - X - Shipped
Kinda concerned about Meta Knight. Best Buys site has it listed as a 12/31/15 release >_>
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By Anna Ruthven 2015-02-07 13:41:23
Found a Timid Articuno on my FR cartridge.. I think I might try using it to play around with.
EDIT: It's in a standard pokeball, I can't remember how that played out, but I bet I was spouting obscenities at my SP.
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By Bismarck.Misao 2015-02-07 13:51:57
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2015-02-07 13:56:02
Ebay has a few low priced ones you could try and snipe. Lowest buy out though seems to be 40-50 though.
Found a buy for 30 if you want it.
Ebay listing.
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By Valefor.Sehachan 2015-02-07 14:38:12
What's that new song that goes dam dam, da da dam dam..?
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2015-02-07 14:43:10
What's that new song that goes dam dam, da da dam dam..? That could be almost anything.
Totally worth listening to while doing Levi for Lights. Makes the fight so much better.
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By Bismarck.Dracondria 2015-02-07 15:02:05
Worst theme in video game history
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By leo 2015-02-07 15:11:09
Bismarck.Dracondria said: »Worst theme in video game history
OBJECTION !
(sorry I was playing Phoenix Wright till late yesterday)
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2015-02-07 15:57:30
30 more alexandrite to go. fml shoot me meow
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By Anna Ruthven 2015-02-07 15:59:54
What's that new song that goes dam dam, da da dam dam..?
By Darkalenia 2015-02-07 16:10:48
Totally worth listening to while doing Levi for Lights. Makes the fight so much better.
Here's a much better one.
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By Allyha Kiade 2015-02-07 16:12:25
Fox sanctuary in japan.
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By Bismarck.Misao 2015-02-07 16:14:50
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By Darkalenia 2015-02-07 16:18:37
Ahaha! We can play this game alll day :)
Related to yours:
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By Asura.Ackeronll 2015-02-07 16:19:44
Gotta go with Storm Eagle out of those 2.
I like Spark Mandrill myself.
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By Darkalenia 2015-02-07 16:21:00
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By Bismarck.Misao 2015-02-07 16:22:25
Armored Armadillo is pretty good too
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By Valefor.Sehachan 2015-02-07 16:40:13
Oopsie, timed out in aby and didn't finish the trial :c
By Bloodrose 2015-02-07 16:42:11
Rabbit sanctuary of Caerbannog...
 *Counters with Thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch*
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By Valefor.Prothescar 2015-02-07 16:52:55
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By Odin.Minefield 2015-02-07 16:56:51
CURRENTLY PLAYING WITH SHIGGLES VIA-WORLD OF DARKNESS
By Kalila 2015-02-07 17:12:03
Bismarck.Dracondria said: »Kali's just jealous of Dameion always /hugging me in public :0 :) na
By Kalila 2015-02-07 17:20:23
/randomthought
I've noticed with myself that I tend to stay away from songs, modern or not. Some are very nice, and I enjoy a few every now and then, but the lyrics of a song are ultimately linear, and can only tell the story the lyrics provide. Sure, they can be open to interpretation, but that is a whole different matter.
I love music, it's so beautiful. In the realm of music, your imagination carries you, and you go on a journey experiencing each note, and where it takes you is different between each person. It's not only what you hear that determines where you go, but your mood, experiences, preferences and tastes, and a dozen of other unique traits we all have that will take us each on a different path with the same piece of music.
To me, music is so much more powerful, inspiring, and emotional. I believe the human voice can enhance music, but to me, we takes the focus away for our own personal gain. The focus is brought to the singer, instead of the dozens of people behind them who are working together to create something that's beautiful, and are almost never recognized for their performance.
Sometimes I wish we had more radio stations that were just about music, and not someone singing to try to get their spotlight. It's so easy to lose your way if you're singing and become noticed, but a team of people playing together to create a piece of music is inspiring. If one person is off it ruins the synergy, but working together, supporting eachother, complimenting each note with another, is so powerful.
Don't get me wrong, there are some very selfless artists out there who write their own music and sing, and I do find a few songs that I enjoy. However, to me, it's still being told to you, and not letting you experience where the music is taking you.
I understand what you are saying, in regard to the music industry focusing (primarily for pop stars) on songs and melodies as a vehicle to launch or further careers--or alternatively that lyrics (in the literal sense) can possibly detract from a melody or arrangement--but in and of itself, the singer is simply another 'voice' in an arrangement.
Producers, along with artists, determine what the arrangements are for various songs--whether they include symphonic backing, a simple duet accompaniment (with acoustic guitar or jazz piano, for instance), or electronic insturmentation and effects, or just other back-up vocalists. It is that determination, to me, that gives the "soul" to a song especially when you read the lyrics of a song independently from the music. I really enjoy trying to hear each 'voice' (instrument/player) in a piece, whether a bass-line or a piano riff, to see why the artist/producer decided that would be included...that's also why I like to listen to many covers of songs I like, in order to hear how others interpret the same melody/piece.
So TLDR, I don't think it is necessarily the human voice that detracts from a melody or arrangement insofar as producers determine how important that voice is when the piece is made. If the literal meaning of lyrics gives you a hang-up, try ignoring them perhaps LOL...or listen to music in a language you don't understand or aren't used to hearing (or even syncopated jazzy scat!) so the meaning doesn't distract you. ^_- I agree with many of your points, I was mostly speaking in the overall big picture of things right now. I do like that you brought up foreign language, because that's something I forgot to bring up. It really does make a difference to me when I can't understand, because their voice just becomes another instrument, not that it wasn't before, but like you said, the meaning doesn't distract me.
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By Bismarck.Dracondria 2015-02-07 17:24:56
People actually eat this?
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By Fyyvoaa 2015-02-07 17:26:54
Bismarck.Dracondria said: »People actually eat this?

sure hope if they do it's not just for 1 person lol.
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By Asura.Kingnobody 2015-02-07 17:27:03
Bismarck.Dracondria said: »People actually eat this?
 I highly doubt a single person.....nvm.
This is a thread that I found on another website I post at. It can be really really interesting. I thought it deserved a place here.
Post your random thoughts for the day here, or anything else that intrigues you.
For starters, is it possible to give constructive critism to someone who doesn't have a neck? I totally just walked by a girl who didn't. Someone isn't getting a necklace for Valentines day!
And who decided black and white can't be colors? I want to say a racist. I really do.
Inb4thisthreadgetsreallywtf
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