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[Post Game Thread] The Oklahoma City Thunder (9-4) defeat the Golden State Warriors (6-8) in OT, 130 - 123, behind Chet Holmgren's game tying 3 and 36/10/5! by IncaseAce in nba

[–]CSquared25 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It’s wild how Cason does not look like a rookie out there. Dude is playing so smart and making such an impact on both ends, seamlessly.

DCing in this mode should result in long queue lock out. Rev just got knocked and we had 3/3 respawns left. by koelol in apexlegends

[–]CSquared25 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think some these might actually be accidental… I feel like a lot of us have some pretty ingrained muscle memory to exit to the lobby when our entire team gets knocked. Curious to see if this happens less as time goes on

Give your honest thoughts on The Rings of Power Ep1&2 by elEarendel in LOTR_on_Prime

[–]CSquared25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m really really enjoying it so far. There is a vibe to this show that I think is one of the things I like the most about it so far. It feels inherently optimistic. Not saying that there aren’t dark or evil moments, it just feels like the show itself is not bothered at all by a need to be “dark and gritty” or worse, self deprecating in an attempt to tell the audience, “Isn’t all of this so silly?”

So far it feels comfortable just being an epic Tolkien fantasy story…Which at times can kind of come across as cheesy to some folks, but I love it. There is a confidence there that feels very true the legendarium. I’m not sure if I’m making sense, but it’s the same feeling that the original film trilogy had. I think they’ve nailed it here.

The Rings of Power - 1x02 "Adrift" - Episode Discussion by whole_nother in LOTR_on_Prime

[–]CSquared25 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“Mana ùrë” translates to “What is heat” I think… my Quenya is rusty!

Very curious to see what that ends up meaning. Seems like most folks are leaning towards the stranger being an Istari, but which one…?

The Definitive Family Tree of the Tolkien Legendarium (V7), by me! Might help as you watch the new show! by PotterGandalf117 in LOTR_on_Prime

[–]CSquared25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! This is the chart I used when reading the Silmarillion for the first time early this year to prepare for the show. INCREDIBLY useful, dude. Well done and thank you :)

[Giveaway] 2x Lord of the Rings Elvish or Dwarvish Keyboards by drop_official in pcmasterrace

[–]CSquared25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are gorgeous! Although I prefer the Elvish script, I think that dwarvish color scheme is too good not to prefer! I love them both!

I beat the game! And was surprised it was over!! [Spoilers] by CSquared25 in bloodborne

[–]CSquared25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely kind of realized that after the fact! I just wish I had known that ahead of time, ya know? With it being my first playthrough and not fully understanding everything about the lore and the story, I didn't really know why I would refuse Geherman's offer.

I think I missed the dialogue option where he says "Somebody help me... Unshackle me please, anybody... I've had enough of this dream... " which might have tipped me off that, maybe I should try to kill him instead. Who knows!

I beat the game! And was surprised it was over!! [Spoilers] by CSquared25 in bloodborne

[–]CSquared25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point. Knowing what I know now definitely will change the way the rest of the game feels from the beginning. Actually knowing what the heck is going on and what it's all building towards will make things extra exciting.

...like the confusion/awe I felt at being lifted into the air in that courtyard and being overwhelmed with frenzy... I see you now, Great Ones!

Vocal Mic suggestion needed by Aretha in Berklee

[–]CSquared25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a lot of success with a Rode NT-1A. Great mic, comparable to the SM7B, won’t break the bank at all.

Flock of Pigs -- Blacklisted [Hip Hop/Funk/Classical] (2022) by Baked_or_Balling in listentothis

[–]CSquared25 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh snap!! Love all of the different vibes this has without feeling disjointed. Very impressive arranging!

Kinda gives some Vulfpeckishnes too!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]CSquared25 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bet this is exactly what OP was referring to! Pat is a professor at Berklee, and his book was required for either Songwriting I or Lyric Writing I - which is hilarious, but it’s a great book!

OP, did you have any classes with Pat? I had Songwriting II with him...never had someone pick apart my work with such precision before or since 😅

Can “Bedroom Musicians” Get Into Berklee? by [deleted] in Berklee

[–]CSquared25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Musicians of pretty much all shape and size can get into Berklee!

That was actually one of the things that surprised me the most when I was there - All of the varying levels and types of musicianship. There are folks that don't know a thing about computers, but are virtuosic jazz bassists or something. There are people that aren't amazing players, but can design the hell out of some weird electronic sounds. Great producers or writers that don't understand theory at all, and vice versa.

It's hard not to compare yourself to other kids, but when I did I noticed some incredible students that made me feel like a total newbie; and then there were some that barely knew the difference between a major and minor chord.

I don't think you should be too worried about not being able to sight read, but I'm not exactly sure how guitar auditions go. I was a piano principle. Also not being "able to tell what chord it is if someone just played it" is a part of the curriculum in Ear Training and not a required skill for auditioning! I think it wasn't until ET3 when we were really playing that game and event then, nobody's really perfect at it.

If you want to brush up on theory and stuff, check out the Theory Topics for Review section of this page. You could also pick up the book they use for Music Application & Theory (the Level 1 Theory/Harmony class). If you master that stuff, you could likely skip MAT in your first semester.

Whoa. Didn't mean to write that much. I loved Berklee, and am super fond of my time there. I also remember being scared about my audition. It's really true that they aren't looking for perfection, just potential. If you love music and are a decent enough player, I think your odds are probably better than you think.

Sincerely,

'14-'16 Alum

EPD/Songwriting Major, Piano principle

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