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THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 12:55 pm
by otakuforlife
The magic will fill the stage once more..
The people will gather from near and far.
For one shot at karaoke glory!

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Where will it take place?
Room 313 in the Hynes convention center- Saturday, April 1st at 5pm-7pm

In case you are wondering how this all works.

At 6:00 AM EST on March the 1st 2017, the sign ups will begin!

The first 6 people who sign up with all the information needed are in.
There will be 6 additional slots available at the convention.
Just stop by the karaoke desk, we will have sign up sheets for the karaoke contest.

You need to know these things:

1 The karaoke contest is not open karaoke.
It's a contest, stay in the room, please.
Don't make us hunt you down.

2 This is rated by audience ballot voting, any cheating will not be taken lightly.

3 All contestant music will be provided on MP3, other playable format or compatible with a 3.5 jack.

4 Any musical equipment a contestant brings, the contestant is responsible for.
But will be considered awesome.

5 All songs will be under 6 minutes.

6 Duets are allowed but only one prize will be awarded to the pair.

8 This is a public performance people tend to tape it.

9. No lyrics on stage.

10. HAVE FUN!! Show some movement!

You lucky six posters need to include all of the following:
Name (Stage Name):
Song :
Artist:
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS):
Instruments (if any):
Song Link (if hard to get)


This Years Judging:
Printed ballots!

Reminder our staff votes count for three each.

FAQ

Do we allow lyrics?
Nope, no lyrics on that stage.

Do we allow non-karaoke versions of songs?
Yes! Non-karaoke versions are okay but people will judge accordingly.

Can we make a karaoke version for you?
No! The audio filters used to do that will make the track sound terrible.
(we can lower the music a lot and turn up your audio)

Why the online waiting list?
To cover anyone who drops out before the covention

Random order this year?
Yes, sign up order makes no difference.

Again no pre-screening?!
Yup.. Worked fine last time.

Can I sing anything?
The restrictions are JPOP,KPOP,Anime and Game Music (Within Reason)
Has to be pg-13 or less content wise as well.

Can I change my song?
You can change your song till two days before the convention then it's locked in.

Can I walk into the audience?
Our Mics are wireless for a reason.

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 12:07 pm
by nenie
Karaoke room back in the Hynes! Halleluyaaah!!

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 12:55 pm
by otakuforlife
Yup, looks like we are moving back!

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 12:13 pm
by Laser Boy
Will signups be in this thread or Will there be a new thread?

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2017 6:06 pm
by otakuforlife
6:00 AM EST on March the 1st 2017 in this thread :)

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 8:11 am
by Rune_Star333
So excited!!!!! Can't wait!

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:54 am
by gluskinsHell
Can the song be from an American game like Fallout 4? (The ones written specifically for the game)

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:04 pm
by otakuforlife
Due to the Karaoke contest being a centerpiece of the department we would like to be more tight on the song selections.
So I'm going to say no on Fallout music.

We are loosing the reins a bit on fan parody and games for open karaoke but we still won't let you do those R-rated Parody pieces.

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:09 pm
by lolanoir
Do the lyrics have to be Japanese/Korean? Or would an English anime opening be okay if it's the original (i.e. not a translation)?

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:39 pm
by Aurabolt
By all that's holy =O

I might make my Karaoke debut this year at AB2017. I got a few songs to start practicing now ^_^

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:26 pm
by Jay-Shay
Looking forward to this, as always!!

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:03 pm
by otakuforlife
lolanoir wrote: Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:09 pm Do the lyrics have to be Japanese/Korean? Or would an English anime opening be okay if it's the original (i.e. not a translation)?
Openings in English are fine but reminder you'll be competing against non english openings.

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:00 am
by Rune_Star333
Name (Stage Name): Rune Star
Song : Into the New World
Artist: Girl's Generation
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 4:25
Instruments (if any): None
Song Link (if hard to get):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k2Zzkw_-0I

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:00 am
by gluskinsHell
Name (Stage Name): Lee and Gai Sensai
Song : Drop Pop Candy
Artist: GigaP
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 4 min.
Instruments (if any): n/a
Song Link (if hard to get): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4wgNc4LZrR4

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:00 am
by morikawa
Name (Stage Name): Mica
Song : Just communication
Artist: Two-Mix
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 4':16
Instruments (if any):
Song Link (if hard to get) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHwqjXVSXgE


(My first time to do this, and my last chance to be at AB ;0; ) 4th time at AB :')

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:00 am
by kumano-nada
Name: Vicki
Song: POWDER SNOW
Artist: Rina Ogata (CV: Nana Mizuki)
Song Running Time: 5:08
Instruments: none
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeZ6tdILOlA

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:00 am
by QueenOfThePirates42
Name (Stage Name): JengJeng
Song : One of These Nights
Artist: Red Velvet
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 4:30
Instruments (if any): N/A
Song Link (if hard to get): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xWiro_tS1k

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:02 am
by Laser Boy
Name (Stage Name):Alabama Slammer
Song :Snake Eater
Artist:Cynthia Harrel
Song Running Time: 2:57

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:49 am
by Riix0x
Stage Name: Rii
Song : God Knows
Artist: Aya Hirano
Song Running Time: 4:39
Instruments: No
Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMSmj0AsiqU

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:15 am
by PandaCath
Are karaoke contest signups only open on Friday?

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:29 am
by Jay-Shay
Wow...looks like even this early I'm too late. I woke up at 6 then fell back asleep haha oops.

Name (Stage Name): Jay-Shay
Song : Strawberry Trapper
Artist: Guilty Kiss
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 3:55
Instruments (if any): N/A
Song Link (if hard to get): https://youtu.be/1DnFbZVnLps

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:43 am
by Bianca Gabrielle ♥
Name (Stage Name): Bianca Gabrielle
Song : Karakuri Pierrot
Artist: 40mp
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 4:45
Instruments (if any): n/a
Song Link (if hard to get): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwoiIi5dsHg

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:39 am
by otakuforlife
Thank you for your submissions.
I will be making a pre-reg list and waitlist for online later today.
Also, AB Friday is when we reopen those last half of the sign-up spots.
Get to 313 early Friday, if you want to secure one of those last spots.

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:28 am
by rotflol162
Hi! For the waitlist i guess >___<

Name: Angela and Natalie
Song: Oath Sign
Artist: LiSA
Song Running Time: 4:10
Instruments: None
Song Link: From my phone!

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:34 pm
by Akiran
Aww, missed the online this year. Posting for waitlist! Hopefully I can make it to sign up day-of.

Name (Stage Name): Akiran
Song : Senbonzakura
Artist: Hatsune Miku, Kurousa-P
Song Running Time (UNDER SIX MINS): 4:04
Instruments (if any): None
Song Link (if hard to get): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rG6ihcs7V0

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:31 pm
by PandaCath
otakuforlife wrote: Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:39 am Thank you for your submissions.
I will be making a pre-reg list and waitlist for online later today.
Also, AB Friday is when we reopen those last half of the sign-up spots.
Get to 313 early Friday, if you want to secure one of those last spots.
Guess I won't be doing karaoke contest this year since I can't attend on Friday and there's no chance of getting off the waitlist now. I'll have fun at open karaoke then if you guys are still doing that this year!

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:23 pm
by otakuforlife
Yup we are still having open karaoke throughout the weekend.

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:37 pm
by otakuforlife
Contestant Prereq:
1. Rune Star
2. Lee and Gai Sensai
3. Mica
4. Vicki
5. JengJeng
6. Alabama Slammer

Waiting list:
7. Rii
8. Jay-Shay
9. Bianca Gabrielle
10. Angela and Natalie
11. Akiran
[end of waiting list]
Reminder this waiting list only applies to the online sign ups.

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:03 pm
by BrandenW.Murphy
Are there any spots still available? :3

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2017 1:41 pm
by Jay-Shay
What time are the signups going to be at the convention?

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:16 pm
by otakuforlife
BrandenW.Murphy wrote: Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:03 pm Are there any spots still available? :3
Yes, show up next friday for a chance at one of the last six slots.

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:18 pm
by otakuforlife
Jay-Shay wrote: Tue Mar 21, 2017 1:41 pm What time are the sign ups going to be at the convention?
They begin as soon as open karaoke starts on Friday.

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:58 am
by otakuforlife
Wow! no drop outs online this year.
Well, time to start filling out some ballot info.
Can't wait to see everyone during the convention.

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:03 pm
by gluskinsHell
We'd like to change our song entry to:
Haruka Kanata
Link: https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=XxfL7nw3v4Y

-Lee and Gai Sensei

Re: THE SO RETRO - KARAOKE CONTEST!! SIGN UPS BEGIN MARCH 1ST

Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:45 pm
by otakuforlife
Due my mistake, we are moving the contest to 7pm. Let me know if this causes conflicts. Since the people who signed up online are using that start time.