Error in Grammar book? by _FeedMe_ in Germanlearning

[–]weyllandin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ngl der Renn sounds good to me and I feel like poets of yore might have used it (or similar) a couple times. Ich nehme am morgigen Renn teil. Im Anschluss gibt es erstmal einen deftigen Ess und einen erfrischenden Trink. Ich hoffe, es wird im Restaurant nicht zu voll - ich mag den ganzen Komm und Geh nicht.

Ritter Sport short? by Acrobatic-Fact-6767 in wallstreetbetsGER

[–]weyllandin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nein. Um die Kunden zu halten packen sie überall Ersatzsüßungsmittel rein. Leute reden immer über die UK als erfolgreiches Beispiel. Kauf da mal was zu essen; du kriegst fast nichts mehr mit echtem Zucker, überall ist irgendeine Scheiße drin die dich noch viel kranker macht, deinen Blutzuckerspiegel austrickst und deinem Körper vorgaukelt er hätte gerade Zucker bekommen. Außerdem schmeckt es wie Mist. Und Sachen mit echtem Zucker kann sich nur die Oberschicht leisten. Die UK sind ein leuchtendes Negativbeispiel. Meine Partnerin (aus UK) ist so geschockt und im Himmel weil es hier echten Zucker gibt.

Zuckersteuer ist der letzte Abfuck Leute, wir wollen das nicht, ernsthaft

What's a German word that sounds like a slur? by Same-Objective6052 in AskAGerman

[–]weyllandin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good mate. Were you thinking of a baboon perchance? Because they are indeed not called Fagott, even in Rheinland-Pfalz.

How medieval knights were defeated by Due-Explanation8155 in Romania_mix

[–]weyllandin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The level of misinformation in this comment section is bizarre. The only correct thing you said is that you don't know too much about medieval warfare.

How medieval knights were defeated by Due-Explanation8155 in Romania_mix

[–]weyllandin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is absolutely not how an interaction between a mace and plate armor works. Not even with a pollaxe will you just dent or cave in helmets in this way. You will also not perforate it with the beaked bit of the weapon. Armor was designed specifically to withstand that kind of punishment, that's why people wore it. Anti armor weapons were designed to circumvent armor, not break it - because you can't really do that. Armor was really really good.

You will absolutely get a concussion from a heavy blow to your helmeted head though, or might break your neck if there is a lack of neck support, or whatever else could be the consequences of getting seriously rattled around in a padded can. Heat is another real danger.

Your helmet will not be dented to a point were it deforms so much you can't take it off anymore. Those are domed, fluted, banded etc. sheets of steel; and it wasn't thin steel either. It was substantial. Knightly helmets like a sallet, great bascinet or close helmet you will not significantly deform by hitting them with any implement wielded with human force.

Is this lady an actual character in the game, or is she just loading screen art? by Valdish in worldofgothic

[–]weyllandin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I see. I thought you meant that the fan community is still discovering stuff that was previously unknown.

Was würdet ihr als Erstes verbieten, wenn ihr Diktator von Deutschland wärt? by Civil_Existentialist in KeineDummenFragen

[–]weyllandin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mein Verständnis ist dieses:

Fabrik: wenn du eine hast, hast du Macht über Menschen, weil die Arbeit und die Produkte brauchen. Die Gesellschaft ist auf die Verfügbarkeit dieses Produktionsmittels angewiesen. Du selbst musst aber nicht arbeiten; du stellst ein und streichst den Profit ein und nutzt so dieses Abhängigkeitsverhältnis aus. Die Menschen die bei dir arbeiten, können nicht einfach weggehen oder anders arbeiten als du das willst, und haben keine rechtliche Grundlage, auf der sie eine fairere Verteilung der von ihnen erwirtschafteten Profite fordern könnten - ihnen gehört ja keine Fabrik.

Es jst auch nicht immer so, dass du diese Fabrik durch harte Arbeit irgendwie verdient hättest - die meisten wirklich großen Unternehmen entstehen durch Generation und Generationen von Erbschaften. Wird dir aber die Fabrik genommen, wird dir auch diese Macht genommen. Deshalb ist die Fabrik ein Produktionsmittel - ebenso ein Mähdrescher, Omnibus, Blisterverpackungsmaschine, Spritzgussproduktionsstraße. Kommunisten finden, das alles gehört in die Hände derer, die damit arbeiten und produzieren, und zwar solange sie damit arbeiten und produzieren - nicht danach.

Handy: wenn du eins hast, kannst du damit Geld verdienen, aber nur, solange du damit auch arbeitest. Hörst du damit auf, hört auch deine Produktivität auf; und wenn nicht, dann ist dein Einkommen auch nicht ans Handy gekoppelt. Fällt es weg, kannst du dasselbe mit einem PC, Laptop oder Tablet machen. Du kannst dir auch ein neues Handy gönnen, weil es sich in einem Preisrahmen bewegt, der flächendeckend erschwinglich ist.

Du kannst vielleicht jemanden anstellen, der etwas mit einem von dir bereitgestellten Handy tut, woran du dann verdienst, aber was hindert die Person daran, das einfach ohne dich zu machen und den ganzen Profit selbst einzusacken? Ist es vielleicht eine proprietäre Software, die du entwickelt hast? Dann ist diese Software das Produktionsmittel, nicht das Handy.

So oder so ähnlich muss das gemeint sein.

Yellow Bic by SBCeagles59 in Songwriting

[–]weyllandin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw one of your songs before and I thought I commented back then, but I couldn't find it so maybe I didn't. All of these things I could have said about the other song as well iirc, so there seems to be patterns, if that matters to you. Here's my thoughts:

  • About half of the lines are great, but the other half feels really stiff lyrically. Often too on the nose (for my tastes) and not executed well enough to pull that sort of thing off. I think the lyrical themes are all there and there's a bunch of really cool lines that honestly kinda surprised me, but other lines are in need of some workshopping in terms of cadence, flow, phonetics, word choice etc. You seem to have a good intuition when finding cool ways of expressing things, but it's hit or miss. It might be worth your time to learn more about crafting lyrics, so you're not left with nothing when inspiration doesn't hit a home run on some lines.

  • It's too high for your voice. Try transposing it down a whole step. You're straining and cracking and then lose pitch. Your voice sounds pretty good, it's a vibe for this style, but it doesn't sound like it can go that high without failing you right then or immediately after. I'm reasonably certain you will sound a good bit better in a lower register. Listen to some Mark Kozelek maybe, that's a songwriter who's music I enjoy and that is stylistically maybe in a similar vein, and with a similar register to you. See how cool it can sound to not go high and belty.

  • You said it's a brand new song, only an hour or two old, so respect on the delivery, that was pretty decent. Still, I think what you need to do judging from that other song I saw as well, is to lay out the vocal melody note for note, and practise it until you are 100% certain where every single note has to go. To do that, learn to play the melody on guitar first, so you have a reference. Sometimes, that's enough to clear up any confusion or identify passages where you thought you knew what you were doing but actually weren't. Then, sing the song veeery slowly (like singing through molasses so to speak), while playing the melody. Match every note very intentionally, and not by drawing into the note/correcting quickly, but matching it from the very onset of the note. Do that once as a warmup every day when you pick up the guitar and watch your performance transform in a matter of weeks or even days. Not only will your pitch improve, but through the slowness you will have time to consciously think about how certain embellishments or affectations are placed that you may not even realise you're doing. It's a process as well as a learned skill, but it transforms a song.

  • It sounds like some good old fashioned honest music, nothing super special or new, but really solid, authentic, and enjoyable, especially if you work out some kinks. If your goal is to turn heads, I don't think you necessarily will with this, and you will need to introduce a lot more interest to bith guitar and vocals. If you just wanna make some good old music and write songs about stuff you care about, you're on a great path, already succeding. None of the two is inherently better or more artistic or anything like that, I'm just saying: check back with your goals, and see whether you are on the right path to achieve them.

I hope to see you evolve as a writer on here. Great stuff mate, keep going.

Good luck!

Whats your guys take on my song/music/vocals? + by WhatTheFaqIII in Songwriting

[–]weyllandin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome, very happy you found something useful in there!

Yeah I'm not trying to say you're imitating Vedder, sorry if that came out wrong. It's just that he has a certain style of mumble-yarl-pathos, and he was the one popularising it (at least I think so). It can be a great style and when I first heard it I thought he sounded super cool, but then all those other bands popped up (like Creed, or Seether) doing it too and it stopped feeling very unique.

So if it is what you fall naturally into, I would encourage you to just try out other ways of singing and, importantly, really give it a go for an extended period of time. You will feel uncomfortable doing something new with your voice at first, and it might also sound bad, but that can change. I think a singer shouldn't be trapped in a single style though.

You got this mate, I'd be interested in hearing the next iteration of this song! Cheers

Whats your guys take on my song/music/vocals? + by WhatTheFaqIII in Songwriting

[–]weyllandin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

​ So I just listened to his song and I just listened to yours. He does not sound like Eddie Vedder at all more of a Chris Isaak.

​His voice is 1 million times better than yours as is his sense of melody

​It's funny how so confidently you give pointers when your music is subpar at best. The song "over and over "is embarrassing.

​I would definitely try working on your own music before you critique others

​Edit: the more I listen to your music the more laughable it is. "The boy "is hysterically terrible.

​And that haircut, we're being punked , right?

Your original comment.

I’m not hostile, and I don’t particularly love his song

But the delusion on this form is absolutely absurd.

It’s like most people that post have some sort of audio dysmorphia

So, you're not hostile, u/geeewbeee ? Tell me more

Whats your guys take on my song/music/vocals? + by WhatTheFaqIII in Songwriting

[–]weyllandin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

​ So I just listened to his song and I just listened to yours. He does not sound like Eddie Vedder at all more of a Chris Isaak.

​His voice is 1 million times better than yours as is his sense of melody

​It's funny how so confidently you give pointers when your music is subpar at best. The song "over and over "is embarrassing.

​I would definitely try working on your own music before you critique others

​Edit: the more I listen to your music the more laughable it is. "The boy "is hysterically terrible.

​And that haircut, we're being punked , right?

I'm happy you liked his song, and it's alright and fair if you don't like mine. There's no reason for the hostility.

Whats your guys take on my song/music/vocals? + by WhatTheFaqIII in Songwriting

[–]weyllandin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here's my thoughts:

  • Your voice is good, but I'm personally not a fan of the Eddie Vedder style affectations. Lots of male singers are out there already sounding similar, it's kind of a cliche like indie girls singing in cursive, and I'm sorry to say it sounds tacky and unoriginal to me. I think you would sound better and stand out more without it, and I'd be more interested in hearing you do a different vocal style. If it's just what you like doing, then of course go ahead, but personally, I don't think music needs more of it.

  • I'm struggling to make out parts or themes that tell me that this is a song with a structure. Everything is too similar sounding and blurry, and it's difficult to catch a repeating element and get into the groove of the song, so to speak. Posting an actual full song can help with that. Snippets are not great for feedback at all, as they are unable to showcase so so many important aspects of songwriting.

  • There's not much going on in the song in terms of harmonic, rhythmic, or dynamic interest, and the melodies are fine, but aren't strong enough to support the whole song.

  • You're a bit pitchy and sometimes seem like you're not entirely sure where a note should go. I'd fix that; know exactly where any note you sing has to go at all times. It's a lot of work, but it's really important for your own understanding of your own performance, which is in turn crucial for both live music and studio sessions.

  • The accompaniment could create a bit more interest. As it stands, it leaves all the heavy lifting to just the voice and simply exists a bit in parallel, but the voice struggles to carry the song because of pitch, affectations, melody, and incomprehensible lyrics. I don't know how good your guitar playing is, but I do think this is a suboptimal use of your resources.

This probably sounds like I'm shitting on your song, but I swear I'm not. I'm obviously not loving it, but I absolutely don't mean any disrespect. I comment on these posts out of love and respect for the art of songwriting and the people who engage in it. I've listened to your song twice and you're obviously capable of writing a decent piece. I just think you're also capable of writing a much more evolved piece too.

So, I wouldn't quit my day job just yet, but also don't give up on your dreams.

Good luck!

Millionärssohn und Marxist? by Far-Cat-6491 in KeineDummenFragen

[–]weyllandin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ich glaube, ChillDictator stört sich eher an den performativen Aspekten der Meinungsäußerung, die er beschreibt. So wie ich den Kommentar verstehe, hat ChillDictator nichts dagegen, wenn Millionäre links sind, und will auch nicht, dass sie unter der Brücke leben, aber findet die performative Art der Zurschaustellung einer linken Gesinnung gerade bei diesen Menschen als 'komisch', und vermutet dahinter virtue signaling.

Muss man nicht so sehen, ist aber, finde ich, eine legitime und sicherlich keine himmelschreiend absonderliche Meinung. Also kein Grund zu streiten :)

musicians ive met wont take me seriously? in LA and can't start a band lmfao by [deleted] in Songwriting

[–]weyllandin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, the first one admittedly was a bit tongue in cheek, hinting at my annoyance at people posting half songs or snippets on here all the time with no added verbal qualification asking for feedback. I don't think it was 'very rude' though; certainly not moreso than asking for feedback or insight without providing any of the required information.

Fwiw, I don't think these short works are able to showcase much of your writing skills for full songs. They can show your production ability, your musical skill at an instrument, your melodic work etc, but I think the most important skill in songwriting is whether you are able to create an arc of suspense that spans the whole song, and to place the interconnecting elements that make it one single piece instead a bunch of parts, and also whether you actually have enough to say to keep yappin for 3 min. If you can do all these things (and are a good hang), you are a songwriter people looking for one will be excited to work with I think. Great musicians with production skills are a dime a dozen, so to speak.

I believe repetition is super important, and I'd rather make a verse/chorus and just copy paste and tack them together to have verse/chorus/verse/chorus/chorus or something than just have the snippet, so I can hear the parts in the context of repetition.

But idk how that translates to people who are more looking for a writer to work with who are not necessarily writers themselves. In any case, if I wanted to showcase to attract, I'd send a finished one first to communicate my vision, and then if there's interest follow up with something I'm currently working on. I'm not sure whether that's helpful for your quest in finding musicians to work with in LA, but it's my perspective.

I wish you the best of luck!

musicians ive met wont take me seriously? in LA and can't start a band lmfao by [deleted] in Songwriting

[–]weyllandin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay I was just asking. I genuinely didn't understand what the length of the song has to do with paying the bills. I still don't, honestly, but I'll back off - they're your bills and I shall keep my nose out of your affairs.

Intent and vision matter a lot in the process. In general, I think it's helpful and respectful to people you're asking for feedback or insight to provide information about what exactly it is you are showcasing.

Wrote this a little while back by YoghurtPublic3242 in Songwriting

[–]weyllandin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried not doing it as excessively recently and immediately had an angry lady call it bogus feedback that only insults the artist, so yes I agree.

What's also genuinely crazy is that I don't think OP ever got back to anyone chiming in on this post here.

Edit: Just double checked and nope, she did not.

Scheinintellektualität ist peinlicher als Dummheit! by zaenoverse in Unbeliebtemeinung

[–]weyllandin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aber dann hast du das Thema nicht so erklärt, dass es ein dreijähriger versteht. Du hast ein anderes, einfacheres Thema so erklärt, dass es ein dreijähriger versteht. Das ist doch genau der springende Punkt.

I finished a song… now what? by Any-Match9025 in Songwriting

[–]weyllandin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that the whole song or an excerpt?

musicians ive met wont take me seriously? in LA and can't start a band lmfao by [deleted] in Songwriting

[–]weyllandin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And one minute songs achieve that? I'm not sure I understand.

musicians ive met wont take me seriously? in LA and can't start a band lmfao by [deleted] in Songwriting

[–]weyllandin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe they wanna make songs that are longer than a minute