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Post by ramona wants sleep on Aug 14, 2021 7:23:40 GMT -5
i hope that bc leg 15 is on Earth that the plot twist is that leg 16 either takes place in somewhere like Wyoming or like a black hole (tbh tho whats the difference)
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Post by Nick P on Aug 14, 2021 11:03:52 GMT -5
Here's our exit interviews with Dula Peep Please Step on My Face (HamedM1 π & @jadenlefranks) and Weezer (willapted33 & ramona wants sleep)
How do you feel about your time in the race?
Hamed: I'll be honest when I found out I was paired with Jaden I thought I was gonna dread this game since I assumed we would be out in the first few legs. Jaden turned out to be a much better partner then I thought at first and I appreciate that he trusted my judgements all season long. I do think I hard carried us to the top 5 but Jaden definitely had his moments. Overall it was a solid experience and I am happy of what we have accomplished being so much better than I ever imagined.
Jaden: My feelings toward this race resemble nothing but gratitude and appreciation. With my exceptional partner Hamed's unmistakable help, our team reached the final five, which is an achievement I had no experience with, nor expectation for. Like Hamed, I did have anxious thoughts coming into the race. However, we pur aside our differences to get the work done and Stuck Like Glue until now!
Will: it was very fun! in the previous seasons i've been paired with posters i knew well beforehand so it was cool to participate this time with ramona who i hadn't interacted with before. i feel like this game gets harder every season & i'm satisfied we were still able to finish top 4 with so many strong teams.
Ramona: I feel like I did pretty good!! will definitely carried and sorry to break your winning streak lol
Do you think you could've/should've done anything different?
Hamed: I so should have taken this roadblock that's for damn sure. I knew it was over the moment Jaden sent Stuck Like Glue. Other then that I think things played out well up to this point and I don't regret any of my picks since I always send stuff that my heart is behind.
Jaden: I think I should have voiced my opinion more in the earlier legs. Perhaps we made top five if I did so.
Will: not really, i always play this game the same way - pick songs i like that i think the judges will also like. with rotating/guest judges scores are bound to be unpredictable but i felt like we picked 3 great songs that most of the judges enjoyed.
Ramona: I really wish I could've submitted a certain song during my time but alas
Any predictions?
Hamed: I'm rooting for Red and Samba to win and they are who I think has the biggest shot though all the teams have a good shot at winning tbh. Good luck everyone I like all the teams left except MoD and James
Jaden: I am not placing bets but I wish everyone luck... think outside the box!
Will: way too hard to predict this lol, these teams won more than half of the rounds & have probably been the most consistent teams all throughout. i also don't know who to root for because i'm friends with all the remaining players (i hope). i guess based on form alone i'll predict red & samba take it out.
Ramona: I feel like "Team Don't lecture me, Obi-Wan. I see through the lies of the Jedi. I do not fear the dark side as you do. I have brought peace... freedom, justice and security to my new empire. Your new empire? Don't make me kill you. Anakin, my allegiance is to the Republic, to democracy! If you're not with me... then you're my enemy. Only a Sith deals in absolutes. I will do what I must. You will try. I hear a new apprentice you have, Emperor. Or should I call you Darth Sidious? Master Yoda. You survived. Surprised? Your arrogance blinds you, Master Yoda. Now you will experience... the full power of the dark side. I have waited a long time for this moment... my little green friend. At last the Jedi are no more. Not if anything to say about it I have! At an end your rule is. And not short enough it was. If so powerful you are... why leave? You will not stop me." has a good shot at the W
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Post by Nick P on Aug 14, 2021 11:27:13 GMT -5
Leg 15 Songs
Challenge #1: DetourBlack Sheep Songs: Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Prince - When Doves Cry The Beach Boys - Wouldn't it Be Nice
and joining us to judge this challenge is wrip , Adrian C. π , lyhom , Leo β , SHOOTER , @antigonerising & willapted33
Challenge #2: Roadblock #1 Theme: Not Quite The Earth actually doesnβt take 24 hours to rotate on its axis, instead taking 23 hours 56 minutes and 4 seconds, therefore being a little less than 4 minutes under 24 hours. For this roadblock, you must send a song that is a little less than 0.4 points under a 3 on RYM (so a song that is between a 2.60-2.99). Songs: Adele - Someone Like You Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper - Shallow Of Monsters and Men - Little Talks
and joining us to judge this challenge is wrip , Adrian C. π , lyhom , Leo β , SHOOTER , @antigonerising & willapted33
Challenge #3: Roadblock #2 Theme: Elderly Planet Earth is quite the old planet, about 4.54 billion years old. For this roadblock, you must send a song by an artist who was over 75 when it was released. Songs: Anderson .Paak/Smokey Robinson - Make it Better John Williams - Rey's Theme Leonard Cohen - You Want it Darker
and joining us to judge this challenge is wrip , Adrian C. π , lyhom , Leo β , SHOOTER , @antigonerising & ramona wants sleep
Challenge #4: PAR Wars Theme: Unique Place The Earth is the only planet known to have life, making it unique in that regard. For this PAR Wars challenge, you must send a song that is also unique, one that hasnβt been sent in the history of PAR. Light Side Songs: Radiohead - Let Down
Dark Side Songs: Neal McCoy - Take a Knee...My Ass!* Wolfmother - High on My Own Supply
and joining us to judge this challenge is wrip , Adrian C. π , lyhom , Leo β , SHOOTER , @antigonerising & ramona wants sleep
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d7X4GJH6h0 this was the highest quality recording I could find
Challenge #5: Blast From the Past Songs: Mazzy Star - Fade Into You Taylor Swift - All Too Well The Cure - Just Like Heaven The Cure - Pictures of You The Killers - Mr. Brightside Two Door Cinema Club - What You Know
and joining us to judge this challenge are all former eliminated contestants. If you want too end scores, submit them through your solo chat!
To everyone wanting to judge β you must send your scores in by August 18th at 12:00 pm est. To the three teams left, your work here is done. Now, your fate comes down to the judges.
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Post by recordyear on Aug 14, 2021 22:31:42 GMT -5
Of all the far-right country songs released in past few years, Neal McCoy's still the wackiest.
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Post by Nick P on Aug 16, 2021 11:52:19 GMT -5
Two days left to send your scores!
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Post by Nick P on Aug 17, 2021 9:25:03 GMT -5
One day left to send your scores! Get them in!
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Post by Nick P on Aug 17, 2021 23:27:55 GMT -5
Under 12 hours to send your scores!
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Post by lyhom on Aug 17, 2021 23:30:35 GMT -5
just as I'm about to listen to take a knee... my ass
totally not dreading it at all
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Post by samoπ¦ on Aug 18, 2021 9:50:04 GMT -5
oh shit this is due in like an hour
i probably won't have comments this time but i'll try to send scores
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Post by Nick P on Aug 18, 2021 17:19:31 GMT -5
It's time to find out who the winner of the Pulse Amazing Race is! 3rd place team up in 10 minutes!
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Post by HamedM1 π on Aug 18, 2021 17:29:20 GMT -5
I hope both teams have fun!
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Post by Nick P on Aug 18, 2021 17:29:46 GMT -5
Falling short of 2nd by under 5 points is...3. TeamΒ Don't lecture me, Obi-Wan. I see through the lies of the Jedi. I do not fear the dark side as you do. I have brought peace... freedom, justice and security to my new empire. Your new empire? Don't make me kill you. Anakin, my allegiance is to the Republic, to democracy! If you're not with me... then you're my enemy. Only a Sith deals in absolutes. I will do what I must. You will try. I hear a new apprentice you have, Emperor. Or should I call you Darth Sidious? Master Yoda. You survived. Surprised? Your arrogance blinds you, Master Yoda. Now you will experience... the full power of the dark side. I have waited a long time for this moment... my little green friend. At last the Jedi are no more. Not if anything to say about it I have. At an end your rule is. And not short enough it was. If so powerful you are... why leave? You will not stop me. Darth Vader will become more powerful than either of us. Faith in your new apprentice misplaced may be. As is your faith in the dark side of the Force. Hurry. Careful timing we will need. Activate your homing beacon when you're ready. There's no sign of his body, sir. - Then he is not dead. - Double your search. Yes, sir. Right away, sir. Tell Captain Kagi to prepare my shuttle for immediate take-off. - Yes, Master. - I sense Lord Vader is in danger. Into exile I must go. Failed I have. I have failed you, Anakin. I have failed you. I should have known the Jedi were plotting to take over. Anakin, Chancellor Palpatine is evil! From my point of view, the Jedi are evil. Then you are lost! This is the end for you, my master. It's over, Anakin. I have the high ground. You underestimate my power. Don't try it. You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them! Bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness! I hate you! You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you. Master Kenobi. We have Miss Padme on board. Yes. Please, please hurry. We should leave this dreadful place. (filthy & tanooki)Overall Score:Β 492.8 | Detour Rank:Β #3 | Roadblock #1 Rank:Β #3 | Roadblock #2 Rank:Β #3 | PAR Wars Rank:Β #2 | Blast From the Past Ranks:Β #4, #5Detour Results: (Black Sheep)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β What a jam (8.9)District:Β props to this team for sending a less known MJ song, and this was a great discovery for me! (9)Wrip:Β The beat really carries this song, really just an enjoyable song overall. (8.7)Adrian:Β I don't have a whole lot to say about this one. It's just a funky jam from start to end and one of my personal favorites from MJ! (9.1)lyhom:Β a bop (8.5)Leo:Β (9)Shooter:Β A classic. (9)Cynthia:Β it was a given that at least one team would choose Michael for this theme. I'm curious why they chose this particular song - I don't mean that in a 'oh no, why this song?' way, it's just that I'm always intrigued by what MJ song people default to when the more 'universal' picks (i.e. Beat It, Billie Jean) are taken off the table. It's almost like a question on a Buzzfeed personality quiz, except I have no idea what any given pick actually says about someone's personality lol (9)Will:Β not a personal favourite from Thriller but a song from Thriller nonetheless (8.8)Overall Score: 80Roadblock #1 Results:Β (Sent by Filthy)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β The lyrics and the simplicity of the piano have always had a certain beauty to them (9)District:Β I prefer RITD and SFTTR but all singles from 21 are still great. (8.5)Wrip:Β Sorry to whoever sent this, but Iβm not really the biggest fan of this. It could be partially due to the fact that this seems to always play on the radio, but it just isnβt really something I actively seek out. (6.8)Adrian:Β This has never been one of my favorites from Adele. I don't want to say it's overrated because it's obviously a beautiful song lyrically, so I'll give it that. It just doesn't do a whole lot for me compared to some of her other songs. (8.3)lyhom:Β always nice to come back to this one (8.4)Leo:Β (9)Shooter:Β Far from Adele's best ballad but you can't tell based on how massively overplayed it is. (7)Cynthia:Β ngl I'm still mildly burned out on this song. It's flawless but damn, I heard it SO much, it was haunting me in my sleep lol. (8.5)Will:Β most of the music i liked as a kid has grown off me...... most (9.6)Overall Score: 75.1Roadblock #2 Results:(Sent by Tanooki)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β It's a perfectly listenable instrumental, but not one that really gripped me (7.1)District:Β (8.4)Wrip:Β This is definitely an interesting choice for a song to send. Itβs definitely a vibe though. (8.5)Adrian:Β I'm a huge Star Wars nerd, so I'm a sucker for anything Star Wars related. I think this is a really nice instrumental, but I don't really think much more of it than that. It sounds like perfectly pleasant background music. That's kind of all that I get out of it. Not my favorite Star Wars theme. (8)lyhom:Β pretty cool (7.9)Leo:Β (7)Shooter:Β Clever song choice. (8)Cynthia:Β points for taking a high-risk chance on a score instead of searching for a song with vocals! Of course it's Star Wars so the risk is mitigated by the association to a legendary blockbuster but w/e it's good s**t (9)Ramona:Β yep thats a star wars song (7.8)Overall Score: 71.7PAR WarsΒ Results:
(The Light Side) Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β (8.7)District:Β wow this is amazing. I only knew a few songs from PA but this surpasses No Surprises as my favourite song I know from them. definitely need to check this out. (9.5)Wrip:Β ove the vibes of this, definitely a nice chill song. (9)Adrian:Β I honestly never fully got into Radiohead, although they do have a few songs that I like. This one is really cool though and probably one of my favorites of the songs I've heard from them. It has a powerful instrumental with really nice vocals. Thoroughly enjoyable listen. (9.2)lyhom:Β I should probably listen to more radiohead songs (8)Shooter:Β Ok, let it be known submitting anything from OK Computer is pretty much a cheat! (8)Cynthia:Β this is pleasant, but admittedly not one of the Radiohead songs that really stick to my bones. (7)Ramona:Β this is a really good song but the mixing legitimately hurts my ears (putting all the bass on one side and the random popping noises arent great lmao) (8.4)Overall Score: 67.8Blast From the Past Results:
Song #1: Β (Originally Sent Leg 3)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β This has been one the songs sent that I've revisited most throughout the course of the race (9.8)District:Β I was introduced to this song a few months ago and I instantly loved its sound and energy, it's just perfection. (10)Rom:Β the dinosaur jr cover is better dont @ me (8)Enya:Β This song is a delight. (9.5)Trilogy:Β the poop (8.4)Samo:Β (8.3)Born:Β Lyrics to daydream about:β¦Ώ "Daylight licked me into shapeI must have been asleep for days"BB:Β (10)Fire:Β i really dig the guitar on this song! the piano part is really good, and the song overall just sounds really dreamy. really damn great song! (8)Hamed:Β (9.1)Will:Β (9.5)Overall Score: 99.9Song #2: (Originally Sent: Leg 5)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β This is such a perfect song, I could listen to it all day and still never get sick of it (10)
District:Β pretty sure this oneβs the only one I changed the score for. this is now a 10 for me. had a night recently where I just vibed and listened to this on repeat and it felt so perfect. what a flawless song (10)
Rom:Β boy howdy remember when this got sent like every single par because its 7 and a half minutes long and by the cure (8)
Enya:Β I'm interested to know if one team selected both Cure songs or if two teams unknowingly sent a Cure song. I'm too lazy to look back at who submitted what throughout the race. This song is also great but against Just Like Heaven? Sorry bro. (7.9)
Trilogy:Β the pee (9.2)
Samo:Β Now just WHO has got the time (COVID-19 and quarantine notwithstanding) to listen to a whole ass SEVEN MINUTE song?! The verses were good and I loved the instrumentalβ¦but SEVEN minutes, damn! My brain just couldnβt get past that and I grew bored after awhile (7.8)
Born:Β Lyrics to die for: β¦Ώ "Remembering you, how you used to be Slow drowned, you were angels So much more than everything" (9.4)
BB:Β (10)
Fire:Β idk if this is unpopular or not, but i prefer "just like heaven" to this honestly. this doesn't click quite as much. that's not to say this is bad, because this is most definitely not. it's pretty dreamy. might not be inclined to revisit it, but it's enjoyable when it comes on (6.5)
Hamed:Β (8.8)
Will:Β (10)
Overall Score:Β 97.6
You two performed well over the course of this leg β but both of the top two teams performed better! After a strong race with seven straight podium finishes (eight total), three leg wins, and a final leg appearance at long last for Tanooki, it comes to an end in thirdΒ place for you two. Thanks for playing!
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Post by Enyasurvivor on Aug 18, 2021 17:33:58 GMT -5
District: props to this team for sending a less known MJ song, and this was a great discovery for me! (9)
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Post by Nick P on Aug 18, 2021 17:41:34 GMT -5
Securing the silver medal is... 2. Anne-Marie's Ninjas (MoD & maine )Overall Score:Β 497.2 | Detour Rank:Β #2 | Roadblock #1 Rank:Β #1 | Roadblock #2 Rank:Β #1 | PAR Wars Rank:Β #3 | Blast From the Past Ranks:Β #2, #6Detour Results: (Black Sheep)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β Sending this song may as well be cheating, it's too good (10)District:Β this song is one big oswald moment (9.2)Wrip:Β Such a feel-good song. Every time I listen to this I just feel a bit happier, itβs so sunny and warm feeling. (9.5)Adrian:Β This one always felt a little short to me, but there's no denying that it's super catchy and has a great instrumental. Very well written and great at conveying emotions. The song is just iconic for good reasons. (8.8)lyhom:Β I like this more than I did when I judged it last time (8.3)Leo:Β (9.4)Shooter:Β Not my favorite BB tune but it's...nice. I'm a fan of the atypical song structure. (8)Cynthia:Β I'm lowkey embarrassed by the absolute birdbrain moment I had when my first thought when I saw this pick was "ummmm I think this team vastly misunderstood the assignment?" lmao. I have recovered, though! Funny enough, in a way this team might deserve a bit of extra credit for the uniqueness of this pick because I'm sure most people would have done the same thing I did and assumed they needed to pick an individual who was more famous than other individual members...but this team picked a family band/group that was more famous than groups that other family members were. In fact this applies to TBB three times over since, aside from Brian's daughters being in Wilson Phillips, Brian Wilson's first wife and her sister were in two minor girl groups themselves. Wilson Phillips did have a really successful debut so it might be a slight stretch to say TBB were "much" more famous than them, but it does still apply. Well, now I've spent more time talking about why this pick makes sense than how I feel about the pick itself smh. I'm not a huge TBB fan tbh, but I objectively recognize and respect their innovation, so I struggle to find anything worth saying. It's more or less how I feel about Barbra Streisand - I know it's good jam, it's just not my jam. (8)Will:Β literally couldn't think of a single note i would change in this song (10)Overall Score: 81.2Roadblock #1 Results: (Sent by MoD)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β It's good, but as good as I may have once given it credit for being (8.2)District:Β loved this as a child and still do. I still know all the lyrics to this and it gave me such happy vibes. great and memorable music video too. (9.5)Wrip:Β Iβve always loved this song over the years. Little Talks was my introduction to OMAM, and like something about the instrumentation especially has always clicked with me. The video for this is super cool as well. (9)Adrian:Β I revisit this one pretty often and it never fails to give me a rush of nostalgia. The instrumental is fantastic and unique. But what I love most about this is the alternating vocals in the verses and them coming together in the chorus. I think that helps portray two sides of the story and we don't hear that much in Of Monsters and Men's music now, but I really love how it sounds here. Easily one of my favorites of the past decade. (10)lyhom:Β shouldn't have won 2012 alt but still a good song (7.7)Leo:Β (9.7)Shooter:Β Points for being a little more creative with the song selection here. Not the most obvious choice. (8)Cynthia:Β Little Talks is cute, not something I'd go out of my way to find but also not something that would make me flip the dial if it came on. For some reason I always do a weird little arm jig/pretend-playing banjo move when I hear it which you would think would earn it some extra points but actually no because there is absolutely no reason I should be doing weird little arm jigs to anything, ever. I look a fool and I'm f**king up the lyrics and my black card is slipping away from me with each involuntary offbeat jig. I'd feel a little bit better if the weird little jig could at least be on beat but it almost never is. It's just me jigging to the rhythm of the air around me. Is there even a beat to find and be on? This isn't a 'find the beat' kind of song. (7.5)Will:Β never been a big fan of this one, as far as alt crossovers its pretty good though. i wouldn't really seek it out but its enjoyable when it comes on the radio. (7.5)Overall Score: 77.1Roadblock #2 Results:Β (Sent by James)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β A total jam. This style suits Anderson .Paak so well (9.2)District:Β (9)Wrip:Β Really cool to see this sent here. I think I had first heard this in a rankdown one time and honestly have enjoyed it ever since. Such a vibe. (9.1)Adrian:Β I dig a lot of Anderson .Paak's music and this song is a good example of why. It just sounds very soothing and it gives off a really nice vibe. The vocals are pretty damn great and I really like that beat. (9)lyhom:Β this was a nice discovery (8.6)Leo:Β (9.1)Shooter:Β This was such a smooth pairing. (8)Cynthia:Β I do, Anderson and Smokey! I DO want to make it better! (Sorry, weird habit of talking back to songs just kicked in) Anyway, smooth UAC vibes, I'm into it. (8.5)Ramona:Β paak watch (9.3)Overall Score: 79.8PAR Wars Results: (The Dark Side)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β This song just sounds absolutely terrible (0.5)District:Β was this the worst thing Iβve ever heard? no. the vocals are irritating but as an instrumental I think I wouldnβt mind this lol. (1.8)Wrip:Β The off-pitch singing combined with the really generic beat & drop make this just straight up annoying to listen to. (1)Adrian:Β I must be missing something because I thought this was a rock band?? I don't understand the need for rock bands to go EDM. The drop is quite awful, and that paired with the singer's not-so-good voice makes this a pretty excruciating tune. What the hell did this band even get out of this? (1)lyhom:Β was andrew stockdale smoking crack when he came up with the idea of "let's do a future bass song when our band is otherwise 70s rock worship" (1.5)Shooter:Β This is like a piss poor TikTok rendition of a potentially good song. Listening to it agitated me but I guess that was the point? (3)Cynthia:Β "Andrew Stockdale recently made a comment that he is boycotting releasing physical music formats and honestly I think itβs really a smart move to not even attempt to sell this s**t to your fans" - youtubeYo fr though why is this guy singing like someone fed the lyrics into a singing synthesizer and then plopped it down over one of the royalty-free tracks from Youtube's audio library without lining up the tempo or the beat? I've heard worse things but this is certainly not good. (3.5)Ramona:Β this is trash lmao wtf is this im so sorry for everything bad i ever said about Glass Animals (0.4)Overall Score: 12.7 -> 67.3Blast From the Past Results:Song #1: (Originally Sent Leg 13)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β Few things I'd rather listen to than this. Great pick! (10)District:Β talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, showstopper, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before (10)Rom:Β taylo swi (7)Enya:Β As someone who quite enjoys Taylor Swift, I honestly do not understand why this receives so much love. It's a fine song, but enough. (6.4)Trilogy:Β pooplor swift (10)Samo:Β (9.9)Born:Β Lyrics that blow my mind:β¦Ώ "You almost ran the red 'cause you were lookin' over at me"β¦Ώ "And you call me up again just to break me like a promise, so casually cruel in the name of being honest" (10)BB:Β (9.5)Fire:Β i wish i could put precisely into words how much i absolutely adore this song. the guitar strumming sounds so great. and the way the song builds up overall just works so damn well. that bridge is genuinely amazing, from the instrumental bit to taylor starting to belt when she's singing "and you called me up again just to break me like a promise" - she sounds terrific!! but really, the lyrics absolutely complete this song. this storytelling is really taylor's writing at her best - the vivid imagery, the little details, taylor really goes through all the memories she had with that lover. it also helps taylor's vocals really sell that heartbreak and anguish from this breakup. really nothing i'd change here, genuinely fantastic song, and quite easily taylor's best song (10)Hamed:Β (10)Will:Β (10)Overall Score: 102.8Song #2: (Originally Sent Leg 1)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β The guitar riffs here, especially the main repeated one, are pretty great. The verses bring some good energy, which feeds really well into the chorus. A favorite in this set for sure, and generally just a great indie track (9.6)District:Β I was surprised it had 450 million spotify streams. Shockingly I think this is a first listen. One of my favourite discoveries here. The guitar lines make the song amazing! (9.5)Β (Rom:Β cat! haha (9)Enya:Β This song is too busy for its own good. (6.1)Trilogy:Β poop door cinema club (7.7)Samo:Β (8.1)Born:Β Lyrics I can relate to:β¦Ώ "I wouldn't test you, I'm not the best youCould have obtained, why try anything?I will get there; just remember, I know" (7.8)BB: (7.5)Fire:Β i think what really drives this song home for me is the chorus. it's super catchy. i don't have much else to say about the rest of this song, but that chorus muscles this to being pretty good (7)Hamed:Β (8.7)Will:Β (8)Overall Score: 89You two finished theΒ race with an all around solid performance, but you fell short in the Blast From the Past challenge which forced you into second place. You finish the race with eight top 3 finishes and three leg wins.The WINNER of the Pulse Amazing Race Season 3 is...1. The Invisible Hand (Red & Sambalada )Overall Score:Β 525.9 | Detour Rank:Β #1 | Roadblock #1 Rank:Β #2 | Roadblock #2 Rank:Β #2 | PAR Wars Rank:Β #1 | Blast From the Past Ranks:Β #1, #3Detour Results: (Black Sheep)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β One of my favorites from Prince (9.6)District:Β this hasnβt clicked with me before until now. what a bop (9.5)Wrip:Β This is such a classic that I didnβt even really get into until the past year or so. Itβs definitely a top tier song imo. (9.6)Adrian:Β This is usually my go-to Prince song as I just think it's a pretty perfect track. I adore this song's production and his voice just sounds amazing! I love everything about this! (9.7)lyhom:Β a classic (9.3)Leo:Β (9.6)Shooter:Β How do you make a classic with no bass line?! Insane genius! (10)Cynthia:Β well, this team definitely took the obvious pick route - and they were not wrong to do that! Prince is just *chef's kiss* The reigning queen of Pulse Prince fans obviously approves of this choice! (10)Will:Β after Prince passed away, this was the song of his i really go into, the chorus/production/vocal delivery is magical. i love the whole album nowadays but this one is still my favourite. (9.7)Overall Score: 87Roadblock #1 Results: (Sent by Samba)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β I can only hope that Gaga and Adam Driver get a chart topping acclaimed song out of House of Gucci (7.8)District:Β Iβll sing along to this if it comes on but I donβt find myself seeking this out, same goes for the rest of the ASIB soundtrack, which I know is an acclaimed Gaga album but yeah (8.3)Wrip:Β This is slightly cheesy, but like Iβve always enjoyed this a fair amount. Itβs a solid ballad that also has some fluctuation to it that I can get behind. (8.3)Adrian:Β I just thoroughly adore this song. I love the way the instrumental starts and the way it builds up as the song progresses. The climax is gorgeous. The vocal chemistry is there and strong. It's just such a beautiful song. (9.6)lyhom:Β this song is to male/female duet covers as riptide is to ukulele covers (7.6)Leo:Β (9.9)Shooter:Β OMG. The EMOTION (and massive overplay). (7)Cynthia:Β shalalalalalashaallowwww. Objectively this and SLY are of equal quality and deserve the same score, but subjectively I don't feel like I was bludgeoned to death with it at every turn, so it gets an extra half-point. (9)Will:Β such a fun song to sing along to, & the only Gaga song i can comfortably sayΒ IΒ love (9)Overall Score: 76.5Roadblock #2 Results: (Sent by Red)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β An appropriately very dark song! I mostly vibed with it though (8)District:Β (8.1)Wrip:Β This kinda makes me nervous lmao :sweat_smile: itβs pretty good though, I just wouldnβt listen to it all the time. (8)Adrian:Β This song is beautiful, yet haunting. I love the vocal delivery. It blends really nicely with the dark vibe to give the song a cool, mysterious feel. It's honestly genius and his voice is just super satisfying to listen to, like ASMR-type stuff. The simplistic instrumental works. It's a very haunting song, but very pleasing to listen to. (9.5)lyhom:Β pretty good (7.7)Leo:Β (8.5)Shooter:Β "You want it darker / bitch, you're the flame" is what I thought he said the first time I heard this and, honestly, it was a missed opportunity. (10)Cynthia:Β You Want It Darker - I'm truly shocked at this going out first. Even putting aside my focus on the lyrics, I thought more people were going to upvote this. But look, if we're talking just writing, I don't even know if I can articulate how mind-blowing this is. He is probably in hell now because God didn't appreciate getting verbally dragged and snatched bald like this lol. Still applies. (10)Ramona:Β this is just beautiful i don't even have a joke (9.8)Overall Score: 79.6PAR Wars Results:Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β The cheering crowd only makes this worse (0.4)District:Β who is this and why. (0.7)Wrip:Β This might be one of the most embarrassing songs ever sung. Only reason Iβm giving it points is for having a somewhat decent instrumental. (0.5)Adrian:Β Can I please go back in time to three minutes ago? This is just disrespectful and the fact that people actually support this song and its message is concerning, yet not entirely surprising. There's just no reason for this trash to exist. (0.4)lyhom:Β I guess it's not awful musically but the lyrics made me revisit the feeling of when the topic of simone biles withdrawing from the olympics came up when I was visiting my aunt's house a few weeks ago (2.2)Shooter:Β I refuse. (0)Cynthia:Β an aptly titled song, since if anyone has taken my knee it's because I've rightfully already put my foot up their ass. (0)Ramona:Β stfu kneel mccoy (0.3)Overall Score: 5.5 -> 74.5Blast From the Past Results:Song #1:(Originally Sent Leg 12)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β It's as great and as relaxing of a song as ever (9.8)District:Β Recently discovered this in Pulsevision, it's such a gorgeous track. (9.6)Rom:Β when the beat switch on nights :exploding_head: (10)Enya:Β I love the waltz-feel to this. (8.3)Trilogy:Β poopy star (9.6)Samo:Β (8.5)Born:Β Lyrics that give me chills:β¦Ώ "Fade into youI think it's strange you never knew" (9.5)BB:Β (10)Fire:Β this is really nice. i love the vocals here and the instrumental is incredibly calming. it's super relaxing. at the same time this sounds just like the type of song i might get incredibly sick of if i hear it too much lmao, but at the moment, it's really good (8)Hamed:Β (9.3)Will:Β (9.8)Overall Score: 102.4Song #2:(Originally Sent Leg 13)Judge's Thoughts:Nick:Β This one's never gonna get old (9.8)
District:Β If you know this song then you know every lyric to this song. Or at least mumble the melody, that counts right? Anyway, this is the ultimate feel-good song. The artistic choices here are so perfect. My favourite part is probably the chants of "I never" on the outro. (9.6)
Rom:Β destiny 2 is temporarily at capacity (9)
Enya:Β This song is one of the best of all-time. (10)
Trilogy:Β the poopers (8.9)
Samo:Β (9.8)
Born:Β Lyrics to scream in your bedroom: β¦Ώ "Jealousy, turning saints into the sea Swimming through sick lullabies, choking on your alibis" (9.6)
BB:Β (9.6)
Fire:Β i mean, what's left for me to say that hasn't already been said? this is such a towering song, with a fantastic melody that genuinely could keep going for eternity and i wouldn't mind! (10)
Hamed:Β (10)
Will:Β (9.4)
Overall Score: 105.7
Congratulations! After six top 3 finishes and three leg wins (including the most important one!) you two are officially the winners of the PulseΒ Amazing Race Season 3!
Thank you to all the judges who helped us out this season,Β particularly ourΒ rotating judges wrip Adrian C. π lyhom Leo β SHOOTER and @antigonerising! Thank you to everyone who played! A huge thank you to my co-host and the maker of all the graphics you've seen this season DistrictTwelve! And one final congrats to Red & Sambalada, The Invisible Hand and PAR3 Champions!
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Post by Red on Aug 18, 2021 17:44:13 GMT -5
Wait, now I actually have to thank the Academy, WHAT THE FUCK
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Post by Sambalada on Aug 18, 2021 17:46:12 GMT -5
No f**king way lmao π
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Post by maine on Aug 18, 2021 17:46:52 GMT -5
Aww damn we were so close! This was so much fun, and having MoD as my partner was the best that I could have asked for. Congrats Red and Sambalada!!!!
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Post by Red on Aug 18, 2021 17:49:30 GMT -5
Sambalada, the next time we're in a game together as a team, I'm giving you free reign to submit "No" by Meghan Trainor.
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Post by ramona wants sleep on Aug 18, 2021 17:52:22 GMT -5
hey btw why werent my scores counted for Blast from the Past?
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Post by maine on Aug 18, 2021 17:57:59 GMT -5
I think me and MoD would have won had we actually submitted this like we talked about the whole race.
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Post by Sambalada on Aug 18, 2021 17:59:44 GMT -5
Thank you Nick P and DistrictTwelve for the successful and fun season! Always enjoy being a participant in Pulse Amazing Race and you guys make the experience worth it. Also thanks the judges and everyone for having a good taste going in the final leg. And of course thanks Red, I couldn't wish for a better partner. Bye
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Post by maine on Aug 18, 2021 18:05:53 GMT -5
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Post by Red on Aug 18, 2021 18:08:04 GMT -5
See, the thing is, I had planned on doing a big congratulatory speech for the winners, thinking that samba and I would have finished 3rd. Now, I genuinely don't really know what to do with myself. I had such a blast taking part in PAR, and I enjoyed every waking moment that I took part in this adventure. maine, MoD, filthy, tanooki, willapted33, ramona wants sleep, HamedM1 π, @jadenlefranks, and everyone else that I played alongside, thank you for the memories and the fun we all had along the way. Sambalada, seriously, you were the best teammate I could have asked for, and, more than anything else, I'm happy you won this. You deserved it. Nick P and DistrictTwelve, check's in the mail you guys were so entertaining throughout. Fantastic job hosting, you guys are so freaking good at this. Long live Starbug.
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Post by Nick P on Aug 18, 2021 18:13:57 GMT -5
hey btw why werent my scores counted for Blast from the Past? sorry I didn't see them! results remain the same, I'll add them in later
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Post by Leo β on Aug 18, 2021 18:16:43 GMT -5
Kinda shade but the team I wanted to win, ended winning so yay and congrats SambaRed
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Post by Adrian C. π on Aug 18, 2021 18:19:19 GMT -5
Congrats on the win Red and Samba! You two are so deserving and itβs been great seeing you along your journey this season! :)
And ofc thanks to Nick and District for hosting yet another great season!
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Aug 18, 2021 18:23:35 GMT -5
*insert Heisenberg meme with "Starbug" instead*
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Post by HamedM1 π on Aug 18, 2021 18:31:21 GMT -5
I can't believe they put down Starbug right after the big win, it's so sad!
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Post by tanooki on Aug 18, 2021 18:37:22 GMT -5
Kinda shade but the team I wanted to win, ended winning so yay and congrats SambaRed me being shaded like
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