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Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: bvanoudtshoorn on December 27, 2007, 12:13:18
The inaugural round of the barryvan compo is now open. (BTW, if you can think of a better name, I'm listening!)

What is the barryvan compo?
It's a is a six-times-yearly competition in which artists compete to produce a piece based on a given "inspiration". Contestants can enter songs in MP3, OGG, or WMA formats. You've got until February 1st to write a piece of music based on the inspiration that's on the front page.

What's the inspiration?
For this first round, I've chosen Edward Lear's poem "The Jumblies". It should have plenty in it for inspiration.

What's the motivation?
Fun and/or profit. No prizes, but bragging rights...

How do I enter?
Simply head over to the website (http://test.pbc.wa.edu.au/compo)! Alternatively, you can access it through www.barryvan.com.au (http://www.barryvan.com.au).
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: maleek on December 27, 2007, 17:19:17
I like the idea to base a compo around a poem. I don't think I've heard anything quite like it. :)
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: aGIANTpupafish on December 28, 2007, 10:11:09
so it's every two months, not every 6 years right?  :?
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: bvanoudtshoorn on December 28, 2007, 12:42:57
Yes. Sorry! I've fixed up the text on the front page of the compo site, so it now says "six-times-yearly". =D
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: aGIANTpupafish on December 29, 2007, 20:18:30
when's the deadline?
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: bvanoudtshoorn on December 30, 2007, 09:39:22
The deadline is the 1st of February, 2008. I'll go and make that more obvious on the front page of the compo site. =D Can I hope to see something from you?
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: aGIANTpupafish on December 30, 2007, 09:50:27
yes indeed-y.  (i've done 1 whole pattern already!)

i love compos, it's nice to have something to work towards
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: bvanoudtshoorn on December 30, 2007, 09:54:59
Excellent!  :D I look forward to it.
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: Novus on January 01, 2008, 14:35:56
I look forward to it as well. You'll certainly have me as a voter.
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: bvanoudtshoorn on January 01, 2008, 21:36:48
Thanks Novus!
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: Nahkranoth on January 04, 2008, 14:31:13
Cool! You have another participant then! :twisted:
Already got some ideas, finally there's an opportunity to TRACK THEM UP :)
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: bvanoudtshoorn on January 05, 2008, 00:05:29
Great! I look forward to hearing your entry, Nahkranoth!
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: bvanoudtshoorn on January 27, 2008, 11:59:01
There are now only three days before entries close for the inaugural round of the barryvan compo (http://test.pbc.wa.edu.au/compo/)! Remember, the theme for this round is Edward Lear's nonsense poem "The Jumblies". Get your entries in by midnight on the 31st of January!
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: bvanoudtshoorn on January 30, 2008, 13:31:24
Only one day to go! Come on, I've only got one entry so far... Please! :)
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: Nahkranoth on January 31, 2008, 07:23:55
I can't finish this damn track in time!!! ARGH!!!
Already got half of it, but I will not make it before the deadline :evil:
Sorry barryvan, my bad. Should have started 2 weeks earlier :(
But thanks for the inspiration anyway. I had not have one for nearly a year :wink:
-=-=-
Forgive me my bad English
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: bvanoudtshoorn on January 31, 2008, 07:40:47
Because of the lack of entries, and people telling me that they've almost finished, I've pushed the deadline back by seven days. The new deadline is February 7th, 11.59pm.

Come on, I need entries! :D

Enter Now! (http://test.pbc.wa.edu.au/compo/)
Title: The barryvan compo: Now open!
Post by: Nahkranoth on January 31, 2008, 08:01:25
Thanks! You're my savior :D