y'know i'm thinking if this walrus's name is really fitting anymore
y'know i'm thinking if this walrus's name is really fitting anymore
tangrus
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Unfortunately I can't change the thread title! Tried already, hehe.
But the number of subs is still between 7-14, and there are 14 cats, so that's something, right?
That or Tangyrus. Hmmm... either way.
I suppose I could make a new thread, title it correctly, but... then I would have to re-post the first reveal I guess.
Something will happen.
I really just want to get to 10,000 posts huh.
I think I can edit the title if you want?
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Yay, it happened!
Confirmation that this is actually happening! (and less than 48 hour reminder!)
@Adam
@Aladyyn
@Ampharos
@birdwithteeth11
@BLOODYRAIN10001
@Boomslang
@Cuthalion
@Guillotina
@hollowkatt
@KarmaDope
@Keldeo
@LordQuas
@Marcher Jovian
@marmot
@Mars the Planet
@Mistyx
@Moose
@MyNameIsNothing
@nijuukyugou
@nutella
@Newcomb
@Owner Of A Lonely Heart
@ploonet
@PunchyTheCat
@Rara
@Roman
@roro__b
@schadd
@Schiavetto
@Shad
@vanity.
@Visorslash
@Zack
2. Calm (the bizarro Anxious)calm, peaceful, soothing, meditative, otherworldly, ethereal
The Anxious cat was a highlight of my first walrus, something that I think many songs expressed rather well. I wanted to be unsettled, put on edge.
I am looking for the exact opposite now. Please help calm me down. The world and its minutiae does not matter to the truly meditative listener, and that's how I want to feel listening to your submission. There is nothing more I want than to be feeling like I am a feather floating on a cloud in the middle of a serene sky.
Dream Theater - The Spirit Carries On
Submitted by: KarmaDope
A song with James LaBrie's vocals... calm? Really? Huh. Are we sure this was a not an Existential sub? I have trouble saying words for this; I have a history with Dream Theater that has aged beyond poorly.
Placement: 26th
Final Score: 1.05
Unfamiliarity Bonus: NO (+0)
Base Score: 1.05 [Enjoyment: 2.1; Catfit: 0]
Literallynoone - Old Town Bone
Submitted by: Moose
*Sans extended fart noise*
Placement: 25th
Final Score: 2.35
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 1.85 [Enjoyment: 3.7; Catfit: 0]
Gazpacho - Dream of Stone
Submitted by: Marmot
This one is puzzling. It was harder to pick the Hardest-Sub-to-Score award for this cat, but this sub wins it... so yet again here are lots of words. The atmosphere has its compelling moments in terms of feeling depressive, but any warped sense of cat descriptors I get are forced out by the driving sense of rocky rhythm and vocals simultaneously running against them. I sort of wish I could grade separate parts of this song, because the catfit definitely fluctuates, but by midway (let alone by the end) I just have completely lost all sense for it, and so I couldn't justify giving it anything. As far as enjoyment, it has its moments, but I end up losing interest way too often to want to listen to the entire song. I certainly can enjoy long songs, but in this one's case, I feel strongly if it were shorter or more immersive, then the enjoyment score would have been a point or two higher.
Placement: 24th
Final Score: 2.55
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 2.05 [Enjoyment: 4.1; Catfit: 0]
Lotus - Lou Carcohl
Submitted by: Owner Of A Lonely Heart
Woah, from the moment this one starts we are in serious dangerous territory for this cat. This wins the I-Really-Don't-Understand-This-Catfit-Most-of-All award for this cat. The song itself is kind of cool.
Placement: 23rd
Final Score: 3.15
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 2.65 [Enjoyment: 5.3; Catfit: 0]
Last edited by Tangrowth; March 6th, 2021 at 04:37 PM.
Bastion Original Soundtrack - Build That Wall (Zia's Theme)
Submitted by: Ampharos
A neat folksy VGM ballad thing for sure, but about that catfit? No matter how much I squint, I feel like I am missing something. The vocal melody and lyrics prevent me from being able to calm down in any way. It's certainly cool, but ultimately I don't feel compelled to give it repeated listens outside this context, so the enjoyment score falls a bit for that reason.
Placement: 22nd
Final Score: 3.35
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 2.85 [Enjoyment: 5.7; Catfit: 0]
Visage - Fade to Grey
Submitted by: hollowkatt
Intriguing sub because I suppose insofar as synthpop this is a bit subdued, but uh, ultimately way too engaging for any catfit points because I found myself unintentionally chair-grooving. It's a simple but pretty fun song!
Placement: 21st
Final Score: 3.80
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 3.30 [Enjoyment: 6.6; Catfit: 0]
Björk (and Evelyn Glennie) - Oxygen
Submitted by: Schiavetto
I love Björk and anything that features her singing, but to this cat... I suppose I can see it instrumentally, but her vocals are so dominant and obtrusive. Meditative is an antonym, haha. With all of that said, this is extremely neat, and I'm satisfied to hear it again. The combination of percussion, her voice, and the use of negative space is fantastic.
Placement: 20th
Final Score: 4.00
Unfamiliarity Bonus: NO (+0)
Base Score: 4.00 [Enjoyment: 8; Catfit: 0]
Laura Cahen - La complainte du soleil
Submitted by: LordQuas
This is very pretty even if it lacks lasting impact. The guitar draws my attention with its driving rhythm which is a massive problem for catfit, but the window through words like soothing can be at least detected through the voice enough for me to throw it a small catfit bone.
Placement: 19th
Final Score: 4.40
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 3.90 [Enjoyment: 6.2; Catfit: 1.6]
Flight Facilities - Clair De Lune (feat. Christine Hoberg)
Submitted by: Visorslash
Interesting version of Clair De Lune, I have not heard this one. The percussion is particularly nice. Pleasant is the word that comes to mind, so I think I can see what the participant was thinking, but absolutely too active for catfit instrumentally and vocally.
Placement: 18th
Final Score: 4.95
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 4.45 [Enjoyment: 6.8; Catfit: 2.1]
Chari Chari - We
Submitted by: MyNameIsNothing
Ahhh... this is a banger. Groovy. Why subbed to this cat though? For as ever-present as all the elements are, this exact combination is infinitely pleasing in a simultaneously rhythmic yet hypnotic way, but I entirely struggle to see it as a fit here. No matter, I love this.
Placement: 17th
Final Score: 5.00
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 4.50 [Enjoyment: 9; Catfit: 0]
York & Nathan Red feat. Jörg Stenzel - Burning Flame
Submitted by: Guillotina
I don't know how it works exactly, but this is really cool. It starts off very promising for catfit purposes, even if a bit depressive, but then it derails pretty steadily because the elements make me headbop. It's also too dramatic or cinematic... or something that does not gel with what I wanted at all. So it was a tough catfit to score, and even though it fell flat, it deserved a bone. My enjoyment wanes just a bit to give it a favorite score (8.0+), but overall there is this sense of amazement throughout that makes the song thoroughly compelling.
Placement: 16th
Final Score: 5.35
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 4.85 [Enjoyment: 7.8; Catfit: 1.9]
*Cover of* Dorival Caymmi - Samba da Minha Terra / Maracangalha
Submitted by: schadd
I instantly recognized the first part of this, which was a bit confusing, but then I placed my familiarity (the base song has been performed and interpreted by a multitude of artists -- and for me, most notably in a much faster and rockier version by Novos Baianos, my favorite MPB act). This has a similar problem as the others revealed so far though in that it doesn't personally calm me down at all, it actively engages me too much... but I can at least sense a theory. A pleasant take on this for sure.
Placement: 15th
Final Score: 5.55
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 5.05 [Enjoyment: 7.3; Catfit: 2.8]
NieR Automata OST - City Ruins - Shade
Submitted by: Adam
Otherworldly, sure, but this isn't the way I was envisioning. For the middle section of the song though, it sort of works. The other factors... impossible for me to see. Cool adventurous atmosphere though, I really enjoyed it. Intrigued enough to maybe check out the entire OST.
Placement: 14th
Final Score: 6.05
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 5.55 [Enjoyment: 7.6; Catfit: 3.5]
Lenka Dusilová - Řeka
Submitted by: Aladdyn
Wow, this is neat. Was this the token Sigur Ros ripoff? Regardless, it's extremely enjoyable. The catfit is a bit of a rollercoaster because when the track picks up it pivots away from ethereal... but it works enough of the time to be very slightly above water.
Placement: 13th
Final Score: 7.25
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 6.75 [Enjoyment: 8.3; Catfit: 5.2]
Sufjan Stevens - Vito's Ordination Song
Submitted by: Zack
I guess I should listen to Michigan again, thank you. Not meditative or anything, but beyond sufficiently soothing. So peaceful. An airy earworm.
Placement: 12th
Final Score: 7.45
Unfamiliarity Bonus: NO (+0)
Base Score: 7.45 [Enjoyment: 7.7; Catfit: 7.2]
Madoka Rebellion Story OST - Never Leave You Alone
Submitted by: Cuthalion
Gosh this is lovely. Incredible. I'm surprised I did not receive more piano-driven tracks like this. So innately peaceful.
Placement: 11th
Final Score: 9.40
Favorite Bonus: Score of 8 (+0.5)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 8.40 [Enjoyment: 8.1; Catfit: 8.7]
Minamo - First Breathing At Last
Submitted by: Mars the Planet
Yay, microtones! It is kind of like if you took Fennesz and deconstructed it... and then reconstructed the elements more distinctly. Organic.
Placement: 10th
Final Score: 9.50
Favorite Bonus: Score of 8 (+0.5)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 8.50 [Enjoyment: 8.8; Catfit: 8.2]
Snail's House - うつらうつら (Somnolent)
Submitted by: nutella
I clearly need to hear more of this artist, so thank you nutella for subbing a ton of it. This is calming in the way that like... spending a relaxing day with friends is calming, so perhaps not quite what I was envisioning, but damn does it really work.
Placement: 9th
Final Score: 9.70
Favorite Bonus: Score of 8 (+0.5)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 8.70 [Enjoyment: 9; Catfit: 8.4]
Deru - Black Beach (Tape Version)
Submitted by: roro__b (Dobby)
When something says (Tape Version) that probably means it's made for me. Touching. Waves of clouds. It's like the mood opposite of that Rafael Anton Irisarri song I received last walrus for Anxious. Peaceful is a word.
Placement: 8th
Final Score: 9.75
Favorite Bonus: Score of 8 (+0.5)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 8.75 [Enjoyment: 8.7; Catfit: 8.8]
Cosmin TRG – Paradigm Shift ASAP
Submitted by: Shad
Now this is bliss. These are such soothing synth washes. Rain sounds are so calming. Such a simple song, but it works, that's for sure.
Placement: 7th
Final Score: 9.80
Favorite Bonus: Score of 8 (+0.5)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 8.8 [Enjoyment: 8.4; Catfit: 9.2]
Yasume - The Prevailing Wind
Submitted by: Rara
I'm so down with this. It very much conjures up imagery for me like... what sitting in a void feels like? So it's calm and ethereal in that sense, like nothing else matters. Sidenote: is that the Red Room on the album cover?! Nice bonus. Given the name of the album, it has to be.
Placement: 6th
Final Score: 9.85
Favorite Bonus: Score of 8 (+0.5)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 8.85 [Enjoyment: 9.2; Catfit: 8.5]
EMS Synthi 100 - Movement 1
Submitted by: Newcomb
Mindblowingly up my alley. The pulsating synth puts my mind at ease. The build is unreal; if the song started midway then it wouldn't work nearly as well. I crave more.
Placement: 5th
Final Score: 10.45
Favorite Bonus: Score of 9 (+0.75)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 9.20 [Enjoyment: 9.5; Catfit: 8.9]
Mary Lattimore - It Feels Like Floating
Submitted by: Boomslang
Spellbinding. Clouds everywhere, the title is on the nose. Despite the pace, this is pretty damn close to perfect for catfit. The recurring field recording is a nice touch.
Placement: 4th
Final Score: 10.60
Favorite Bonus: Score of 9 (+0.75)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 9.35 [Enjoyment: 8.9; Catfit: 9.8]
Mirroring - Drowning the Call
Submitted by: Roman
I am getting closer to ascending. Completely serene. This is how you calm vocal. I had not heard this Grouper side project, needless to say that has changed.
Placement: 3rd
Final Score: 11.40
Podium Bonus: 3rd place (+0.5)
Favorite Bonus: Score of 9 (+0.75)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 9.65 [Enjoyment: 9.7; Catfit: 9.6]
Chihei Hatakeyama & Federico Durand - Ilse
Submitted by: Keldeo
Oh my gosh... what to say. Beautiful. Stunning. I am a feather. Just listen.
Placement: 2nd
Final Score: 12.10
Podium Bonus: 2nd place (+1.0)
Favorite Bonus: Score of 9 (+0.75)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 9.85 [Enjoyment: 9.9; Catfit: 9.8]
Hiroshi Yoshimura - Wet Land
Submitted by: ploonet
Words. Hiroshi Yoshimura was a god. There is no other explanation. If I were to run this cat again, this would be featured as an example song, no hesitation. I cannot believe I am giving out a perfect 10, but here we are.
Placement: 1st
Final Score: 12.50
Podium Bonus: 1st place!! (+1.5)
Favorite Bonus: Score of 10 (+1)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: NO (+0)
Base Score: 10.00 [Enjoyment: 10; Catfit: 10]
Last edited by Tangrowth; June 11th, 2021 at 08:14 PM.
Hey everyone!
Confirming that the reveal for Category 3 (Masking) will take place on Saturday, March 13th starting 12:00PM PT / 3:00PM ET / 8:00PM GMT.
Denial will be rampant.
@Adam
@Aladyyn
@Ampharos
@birdwithteeth11
@BLOODYRAIN10001
@Boomslang
@Cuthalion
@Guillotina
@hollowkatt
@KarmaDope
@Keldeo
@LordQuas
@Marcher Jovian
@marmot
@Mars the Planet
@Mistyx
@Moose
@MyNameIsNothing
@nijuukyugou
@nutella
@Newcomb
@Owner Of A Lonely Heart
@ploonet
@PunchyTheCat
@Rara
@Roman
@roro__b
@schadd
@Schiavetto
@Shad
@vanity.
@Visorslash
@Zack
So looks like my main computer is dying... so may have to postpone this. Hopefully not, but I’ll let you all know.
I’m so aggravated right now. But yeah computer is $%#!ed, this Saturday can’t happen. Sorry everyone. Stay tuned for an update at some point.
@Adam
@Aladyyn
@Ampharos
@birdwithteeth11
@BLOODYRAIN10001
@Boomslang
@Cuthalion
@Guillotina
@hollowkatt
@KarmaDope
@Keldeo
@LordQuas
@Marcher Jovian
@marmot
@Mars the Planet
@Mistyx
@Moose
@MyNameIsNothing
@nijuukyugou
@nutella
@Newcomb
@Owner Of A Lonely Heart
@ploonet
@PunchyTheCat
@Rara
@Roman
@roro__b
@schadd
@Schiavetto
@Shad
@vanity.
@Visorslash
@Zack
New computer acquired! It’s awesome.
I’ll let you all know for sure, but I’m pretty busy. I would guess the Cat 3 reveal may have to be next Saturday the 27th.
Confirming that this is the tentative plan, I cannot reveal this weekend. I'll update ideally early next week to see if that date will work for sure.
take care of yourself
Listen to cuth, cuth is wisetake care of yourself
1610
Thank you both so much, you're right, just dealing with a lot right now. I look forward to spending the time with you all when I can though!
I almost had a panic attack today, and I listened to the album containing this song. It's if anything better than it was then. That is all.
Maybe I'll do systematic revisits this walrus. It's been on the back of my mind.
I can’t do tomorrow, but hopefully next Saturday. I’ll make sure to give you all a few days heads up before the next reveal date regardless of when it ends up being.
Edit: Yes, confirming this is very likely. I'll ping you all though because I'd rather not set it into motion until I'm as sure as I can be. (Also testing something.)
Last edited by Tangrowth; March 26th, 2021 at 07:02 PM.
Well, I will actually keep this on hold for now. I'm on Spring Break this week, so I figured it'd be really likely to happen, but I underestimated how much I've needed to take a few days just for myself, and I didn't feel like listening to walrus music during that time after all like I thought I would. I will make sure to let you all know.
Happy Trans Day of Visibility!!
Last edited by Tangrowth; March 31st, 2021 at 06:06 PM.
Plan is to hopefully pick this back up in May. I'll let you all know. I just don't have the headspace and time for this before then, but I really look forward to when I do.
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