AIM 2019 Results Thread

[Random-storykeeper]

This year’s Art Inspired Music Contest is finally drawing to a close. That’s right, people, the results are finally here. Let out that breath you’ve been holding for months now, and take another one as you scroll your way through these lists. 

THE TOP 3

Arright here we go:

First Place

Sometimes, the best entries have the longest titles. And these titles are so long that even Newgrounds won’t let you see the whole title. I had to look at the page source for the website to copy this title, but it was all worth it because this entry is top notch:

sursum=corda.EXFLOW_cls.PANDAEMONIUM::STORMFALL/. by @Troisnyx

Second Place

In second place, we’ve got an orchestral entry that will take you on an adventure. An RPG adventure, to be exact.

Timeless Adventure by @Everratic

Third Place

It’s cinematic, it dares to explore, but most importantly, it’s the entry that most of the judges agreed matches the artwork in which it was inspired by really well. 

The Mountain by @SirQuebi

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

These entries also made it onto the compilation album (and other prizes, will be listed after). In no particular order:

Zig’s Melody by @RaceTTar

Echoes Through the Stars by @CANDYdisturber

Moon Waker by @MintyFreshThoughts

WTFTW by @BryceSummer

Nuclear Aftermath by @Zophar

The Dark by @BeforeDestruction

A Dreadful Space Journey by @JordanKyser

Decagon Isolation by @TheDoubleOne

Life Views by @arbelamram

Among Stars (Luka) by @MrSmash64

Deep Space by @satanicpotatoe

Fuck Yeah! by @MrSmash64

Against the World by @Seprix

Moebius Portrait II by @Aydin-Jewelz123

Meowing Directly Into a Cauldron by @GentWalrus

Hourglass by @MintyFreshThoughts

SuperNova by @Teckmo-X

FAN FAVOURITE

Not that many people voted in the fan favourites thread. :( But most people who did picked entries that would have been on the album regardless. There is, however, exactly one entry that did get picked that wasn’t going to be on the album, so I will give this entry the “fan favourite” prize. And that entry is:

Immersion by @5TanLey

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Prizes

If you are one of the winners mentioned above, congratulations! Please contact @I0TA and @Ninjamuffin99 to claim your prizes from the prize pool. First place gets first pick, followed by second place and then third and then finally, the honourable mentions will get to pick on a first come, first serve basis. I think this is what’s normally done, but just putting that out there for clarification for those who don’t know. 

Along with the prize pool, winners get a spot on the AIM 2019 compilation album, and also an 8 GB custom AIM 2019 flash drive that contains 2-3 sample libraries as well as the AIM 2019 album! 

The top three receive Versillian Studios Chamber Orchestra 2 Pro, and of course, the above prizes. 

As for the other prizes, @SplatterDash will contact you about how to get them. 

Thanks for participating! Here’s to many more great future AIMs.

[Random-storykeeper]

I had to cut so much out of that post because I didn't realize Newgrounds had such a stringent character limit. :(

Acknowledgements

I want to take a moment to thank: 

• @RealFaction for trusting me with running this contest almost immediately after I said I would do it, and for answering the enormous pile of questions I sent about how to run this contest exactly. 
• @SplatterDash for informing me that this contest needed an organizer in the first place, and for suggesting me for it. SplatterDash has been incredibly helpful with working out the prize aspect of this compo, which honestly was the part I had the most difficulty putting together. By the way, there are some changes to the prizes since my original post on the submissions thread, so be sure to check out SplatterDash’s post on some of the updates to that list. 
• @I0TA and @Ninjamuffin99 for their contributions to the prize pool.
• this year’s contest judges: @Quarl, @JessieYun and @Ectisity. Thank you for volunteering to judge and taking the time to listen and evaluate all these entries. 
• Frostyflytrap, for doing the promo art and art for the USB prizes.
• Every participant. That’s right; every participant. You know, for participating. Without you all, the submissions thread would have literally been just another thread in the Audio Forums, but now, it’s another thread with a lot of really good music in it, so thank you for that. Also thank you for your patience as I was running this contest. 

I think that should be everyone...if I missed an acknowledgement, I’ll blame it on lack of sleep, probably…

Here’s the prize pool again (Although this list may have been updated since it was last posted. Contact the prizeholders about this, as I’m not certain of the details.):

• Cities: Skylines + After Dark DLC
• Mega Man Legacy Collection
• METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
• METAL GEAR SOLID V
• METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
• NeuroVoider
• Zombie Army Trilogy
• Immortal Redneck
• American Truck Simulator
• Dungeons 3
• Hidden Folks
• Old Man’s Journey
• We Were Here Too
• Ultimate General: Civil War
• SPINTIRES
• Peregrin(us)
• Blackwake
• Forts
• Hearts of Iron IV
• Interplanetary: Enhanced Edition
• Portal Knights
• Serial Cleaner
• Shiness: The Lightning Kingdon
• Titan Quest: Anniversary Edition
• Homefront: The Revolution
• Ryse: Son of Rome
• Sniper Ghost Warrior 2
• Sniper Ghost Warrior 3
• Running with Rifles
• Bully: Scholarship Edition
• Max Payne
• Max Payne 2
• Manhunt
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
• Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition
• Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
• The First Tree
• Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
• Tooth and Tail
• SONIC ADVENTURE 2: BATTLE
• Sonic Adventure DX
• Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection
• Sonic CD
• Sonic Generations Collection
• Pinstripe
• Besiege
• Stick Fight: The Game
• Action Henk
• Mini Metro
• Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
• Tropico 5 (with espionage and waterborne expansions)
• Skullgirls
• Scanner Sombre
• HunieCam Studio
• SpeedRunners
• Human Resource Machine
• Song of the Deep
• VVVVVV
• Knights of Pen & Paper +1 Edition
• N++

[ninjamuffin99]

Great turnout, I can't wait to listen to all the submissions and winners. Also that album cover looks freeeesh

[JessieYun]

I give the biggest congratulations to all who topped the great Top 20 among 46 contestants. This contest was pretty hard for me, and I had to switch a lot of participants' places during the judging, but eventually, with this mighty scoreboard, I eventually and perfectly sliced into 20, who scored above 11 points. Among the participants who scored 10.5, there are two honorable people who were pressed with "golden buzzer" and to be listed in one of my 20 people (so it's 22 eventually). The reason these people didn't made into 11 points are either it lacked in connection with the artwork and music but was very good in music itself, or needed to work on minor fixes on composition/mixing to raise 0.5 points.

Here's the full scoreboard.

I mainly based my scores on music itself, and how you designed it to be ear-perking and interesting to the listeners, ALONGSIDE with how the artwork connects to your music. The first impression when I first clicked on your track is also one of the main potential factors in the music score, which is very important for your new listeners who will listen to your future tracks. About the comments section, I'm sorry I didn't wrote it for all contestants, and you would feel my comments are pretty straightforward, but that was my personal first impression on your track. Take it as a grain of salt, please don't take your comments personally.

Like I mentioned in the Discussion Thread, please PM me (with a link to your music) if you want an in-depth review for you. I will do my best to write it for you both in response to your PM and your music itself.

And lastly, I would like to hugely thank @Random-storykeeper for letting me join in the judge crew, it was an honor and I had such a good opportunity to listen to various tracks in different genres. And most of the people quite impressed me, in terms of effort and enthusiasm. Again, congratulations all, and don't stop making music.

ETA : Here's the actual link to the scoresheet if you are interested to take a look closer... https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LXAHCJRx7jWm8Mmc02t5DkQOdJ6oHMeP1cyb0O-BzRY/edit?usp=sharing

[Everratic]

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to the team that organized and judged the contest!

[Troisnyx]

At 7/11/19 02:20 PM, Everratic wrote:Congratulations to the winners and thank you to the team that organized and judged the contest!

Congrats yourself, you were brilliant!

[BryceSummer]

Oh snap the results are in! Congratulations to everyone :).

I really enjoyed taking part in this contest! And I'm honored to be an honorable mention :D.

Looking at that spreadsheet, it seems the competition was fierce!

I have one question: I have tweaked my track a little bit based on the feedback I've gotten (but I have not yet uploaded the updated version to NG (or anywhere))... Should I submit the updated version for inclusion into the compilation album?

Thanks for hosting this contest, it was a lot of fun!

[SplatterDash]

Congrats to all of the winners! I listened to all of the pieces, and there was so much good music this competition. :D

There is one mistake I need to clarify, and I take the blame for this, as I did not specify this to RSK: the drive can fit 2-3 sample libraries (it's an 8GB drive), but as no other sponsors came back to me; therefore, only the album will be on the drives for the Runner-Ups and fan favorite, with the addition of VSCO 2 Pro for top three. Once the drive details have been completed (not too long from now), I will contact the winners to send the drives their way.

Speaking of the drives, a HUGE thank you goes out to Versilian Studios for sponsoring this year's AIM! They have a variety of libraries for you to purchase, including a Marimba library, Etherealwinds Harp II, and an amazing Broken Piano library. Their crown jewel, though, is VSCO 2, which the top three are receiving (they will recieve the Professional edition). The range of instruments are massive, and there's multiple of each sustaining instrument for you to choose from. From violins to church organs, Native American flutes to blown bottles, even anvils and tenorhorns, this Kontact instrument is the perfect orchestra must-have for your library. You can check out Versillian Studios here - http://www.versilstudios.com/

Huge thank you to all who participated this year! The album will be distributed ASAP - there will be a new way we will distribute it this year, stay tuned!

[Random-storykeeper]

At 7/11/19 02:26 PM, BryceSummer wrote:Oh snap the results are in! Congratulations to everyone :).
I really enjoyed taking part in this contest! And I'm honored to be an honorable mention :D.

Looking at that spreadsheet, it seems the competition was fierce!

I have one question: I have tweaked my track a little bit based on the feedback I've gotten (but I have not yet uploaded the updated version to NG (or anywhere))... Should I submit the updated version for inclusion into the compilation album?

Thanks for hosting this contest, it was a lot of fun!

Yeah, I think that should be fine. You can update your track or send it my way if you don't want to upload it. I'll be downloading all the winning entries soon so I can start putting together the album.

[BryceSummer]

At 7/11/19 02:38 PM, Random-storykeeper wrote:

At 7/11/19 02:26 PM, BryceSummer wrote:Oh snap the results are in! Congratulations to everyone :).
I really enjoyed taking part in this contest! And I'm honored to be an honorable mention :D.

Looking at that spreadsheet, it seems the competition was fierce!

I have one question: I have tweaked my track a little bit based on the feedback I've gotten (but I have not yet uploaded the updated version to NG (or anywhere))... Should I submit the updated version for inclusion into the compilation album?

Thanks for hosting this contest, it was a lot of fun!

Yeah, I think that should be fine. You can update your track or send it my way if you don't want to upload it. I'll be downloading all the winning entries soon so I can start putting together the album.

Okay, I'll just upload it now then -- I didn't want to update/change it while the contest was running :) thanks!

EDIT: I've just uploaded the modified version :) (it has some minor tweaks, most notably to the Piano sound)

[Troisnyx]

I'm still struggling to take it in...

Congratulations to the winners and everyone on the album, I legit didn't know who would make it this year and I had a fair few contenders for the top spots in my mind.

[Quebi]

I'm dumbfounded. Thank you so much to the judges, and congratulations to everyone who participated in the event this year.

[Troisnyx]

At 7/11/19 02:57 PM, SirQuebi wrote:I'm dumbfounded. Thank you so much to the judges, and congratulations to everyone who participated in the event this year.

Hey congrats yourself! The reviews on your piece were spot-on; you're a hidden gem.

[Quebi]

At 7/11/19 03:07 PM, Troisnyx wrote:

At 7/11/19 02:57 PM, SirQuebi wrote:I'm dumbfounded. Thank you so much to the judges, and congratulations to everyone who participated in the event this year.

Hey congrats yourself! The reviews on your piece were spot-on; you're a hidden gem.

Thank you! Your piece was definitely my favorite though, I'm glad you came in first. Congrats.

[zybor]

At 7/11/19 02:47 PM, Troisnyx wrote:I'm still struggling to take it in...
Congratulations to the winners and everyone on the album, I legit didn't know who would make it this year and I had a fair few contenders for the top spots in my mind.

At 7/11/19 02:57 PM, SirQuebi wrote:I'm dumbfounded. Thank you so much to the judges, and congratulations to everyone who participated in the event this year.

Congrats gal and guy. Also to @Everratic :) You all made amazing works.

[Troisnyx]

At 7/11/19 03:36 PM, SirQuebi wrote:Your piece was definitely my favorite though, I'm glad you came in first. Congrats.

WHOA WHAT---

Aaaa thank you meep

[EctiBot]

Congrats to all the winners and special congrats to @Troisnyx , @Everratic and @SirQuebi . My 1st, 3rd and 4th pick made top 3, so I'm quite pleased 😅

[CANDYdisturber]

Congrats to all the winners and contestants. I had a ton of fun with this one and am super stoked to see what this community does next!

[EctiBot]

I didn't get to review all the submissions, but let me know if you haven't gotten a review from me yet and want one.

[Quarl]

One more time for the people in the back...

CONTACT ME VIA PM IF YOU WANT A REVIEW.

I have something to say about everything in this contest but won't take the initiative unless I'm guilt tripped. I've entered this comp a few times myself and I loved getting the opportunity to participate in it one more time. You all had great tracks, despite any of the results. Give yourselves the encouragement you needs.

[VortexVisionz]

W00! Honorable mention! Thanks and congrats to everyone else! :D

[Onefin]

Claps to everyone who entered. Claps to everyone who hosted. You guys are great.

[Aydin-Jewelz123]

At 7/12/19 09:20 AM, 1f1n1ty wrote:Claps to everyone who entered. Claps to everyone who hosted. You guys are great.

Good game all! Great organising and overall a fun contest. Thanks :):):)

[JessieYun]

At 7/11/19 04:33 PM, Ectisity wrote:Congrats to all the winners and special congrats to @Troisnyx , @Everratic and @SirQuebi . My 1st, 3rd and 4th pick made top 3, so I'm quite pleased 😅

I'm glad that my top 3 actually made into top 3 at the end xD

[Random-storykeeper]

At 7/12/19 11:23 PM, JessieYun wrote:

At 7/11/19 04:33 PM, Ectisity wrote:Congrats to all the winners and special congrats to @Troisnyx , @Everratic and @SirQuebi . My 1st, 3rd and 4th pick made top 3, so I'm quite pleased 😅

I'm glad that my top 3 actually made into top 3 at the end xD

Oh yeah lol, I think I was the only judge who only had one entry from my top 3 picks actually become the final top 3. I guess I have really weird tastes. 😂

[Troisnyx]

At 7/13/19 12:20 AM, Random-storykeeper wrote:

At 7/12/19 11:23 PM, JessieYun wrote:

At 7/11/19 04:33 PM, Ectisity wrote:Congrats to all the winners and special congrats to @Troisnyx , @Everratic and @SirQuebi . My 1st, 3rd and 4th pick made top 3, so I'm quite pleased 😅

I'm glad that my top 3 actually made into top 3 at the end xD

Oh yeah lol, I think I was the only judge who only had one entry from my top 3 picks actually become the final top 3. I guess I have really weird tastes. 😂

Following Jessie's comments on who that might be... NANI

[Random-storykeeper]

I have to make an important announcement: one of the runner-ups is disqualified.

I didn't realize it until I was sorting through the entries to be put on the album that one of them was uploaded in 2018. When I was first checking through the submissions to see if they qualified, I was checking for some of the other rules (3-6 minute range, art piece under "A" rating, participant has been scouted), but one thing I didn't check for was whether the entry was done within the submission period. It completely slipped my mind, and I'm sorry for messing up. If I am to ever run this contest again, I will pay closer attention to the upload date.

"Zig's Melody" by @RaceTTar has been disqualified from the contest. In its place, I am going to put another entry that were part of the judges' picks, but was cut from the final album. And that entry is:

Dimensions by @Teckmo-X

@I0TA @Ninjamuffin99 @SplatterDash - please read the above in regards to the changes. It shouldn't really affect the prizes, since Teckmo-X already has an entry in the album, but RaceTTar is now a disqualified participant due to submitting an entry outside of the submission period.

Again, I'm sorry for not paying close attention earlier.

[Troisnyx]

Would we be PMed for our addresses, e.g. for this flash drive to be delivered?

[Teckmo-X]

I'm glad I got to participate in the AIM Contest and share my music with everyone. Congrats to all the winners and honorable artists. Much Love <3

[Random-storykeeper]

At 7/15/19 08:01 AM, Troisnyx wrote:Would we be PMed for our addresses, e.g. for this flash drive to be delivered?

Yes, @SplatterDash will be in contact with you (plus all the winners/runner-ups) regarding the redemption of the USB prize. You'll have to message @Ninjamuffin99 or @I0TA if you want to redeem the prize pool games, though.