People enjoyed the last song I made with Defoko and Rei, and it encouraged me to make another song with them. This time, Defoko is the main singer. I wasn't exactly going for a meaning here, and the meaning I did come up with kinda became unclear. I mainly just wanted to rhyme. I tried to do something cool with the chorus, where Defoko sings the high notes and Rei sings the low notes. I'm glad it ended up sounding okay.
CW: The background instruments used in the song sound a bit glitchy? I thought I'd put a warning since it may be kinda uncomfortable to listen to.
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Lyrics:
Ten years ago, a day no one knows of, but well remembered. (Forgotten never.)
Though I never knew what it would take to cover the scars from (remaining undone.)
If there is one way out of the rust gate, am I still something? (But we are nothing.)
If the pollution is the solution, why do we exist? (We will not be missed.)
I couldn't find you in a room filled with smoke.
My broken mind can't overwrite my vision covered in black.
All that we cared about was tossed aside, thrown out.
My body's still intact, but there's no going back.
I can still listen inside the deep end, where all is silent. (We're staying quiet.)
If we cannot see no hope in finding the things that we lost. (Leave it in the box.)
I couldn't find you in a room filled with smoke.
My broken mind can't overwrite my vision covered in black.
All that we cared about was tossed aside, thrown out.
My body's still intact, but there's no going back.
Ten years after, it doesn't matter. My body remains. (It's never the same.)
We'll do if we must experience the joy of creation (and infestation).
I kinda wanna start making posts in SORA's perspective, or I could make a separate blog for him where I write posts as him. Any songs and art I make with him would go on that blog, or I could just reblog my own posts and write a caption as him. This was a fun idea I had, but I'm worried it would be weird. As you can see, I've been all about SORA ever since I made him.
I used a Sharpie for his hair because I didn't have brown paint. I also used a Sharpie for all the pink since I couldn't get the right pink with the paint.
Anytime I feel bad about my art, I like to remind myself that at least it's not AI art. I'd rather draw something that looks bad than use AI to make art for me. I'd rather write something that sounds off than use AI to write something for me. I'd rather create a low effort song than use AI to make a song. I'd rather make my own album covers than use AI to make an album cover.
The thing I planned on posting earlier today was too big, so here's SORA's next song! I had this idea one day and decided to roll with it. I can say I wrote a song entirely in Japanese. I don't know much Japanese, so I apologize for any mistakes. The other voicebanks used in the song are in the lyrics, and in the tags. Also, the middle of the song sounds like Monkey Watch from Rhythm Heaven Fever. It wasn't intentional, but it was funny.
Since TADC recently ended, I thought I'd talk a bit about how I discovered the series, and some of my opinions. There are a few spoilers in this.
I found out about TADC through Reddit. I saw some of the characters, like Jax and Gangle, and thought their designs were appealing. All I knew was the meme of Pomni staring into the camera at the dinner table. I also thought the series had an interesting name. Around two weeks after it came out, the pilot got recommended to me on YouTube, so I watched it. I didn't see it as the type of show I'd be into (I watched anime at the time), but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Episodes 5 and 6 were when I really got into the series. Episode 5 had to be my favorite episode, along with Episode 9. I loved the Lightning Round and the lore we got. There were plenty of fun moments, and it made me look forward to more. I loved Jax and Pomni's friendship in Episode 6, and Jax's betrayal was interesting to watch. It made me wonder about them more.
Jax was a character that stood out to me from the beginning. I liked them in the pilot because I saw them as funny and entertaining. I knew their voice sounded familiar, but I didn't figure it out until the next day when I realized Michael Kovach also voiced Angel Dust in the Hazbin Hotel pilot. I liked learning more about them as the series went on, especially in Episode 9 (I knew it would be the episode where Jax is finally explained). You can hate me if you want for this, but Jax being a trans woman wasn't obvious to me. However, it does make a lot of sense. When I first saw Episode 9 in theaters, I interpreted the bow scene as Jax developing a crush on Ribbit. They did get pretty close during the time they were friends. Now, having watched Episode 9 again and thinking back on things, it makes sense. Jax would've never admitted to liking feminine things, including the maid dress. They always put up a front, and seeing that facade crack over time made me appreciate them more. Jax may be a bad person, but you can't deny that they were an interesting character.
Caine also stood out to me from the beginning. One of the first things I liked about him was his name, because Caine is a cool name. I always saw him as a fun villain. Like with Jax, and everyone, I liked learning more about him as the series went on. He just wanted to be loved and appreciated for what he does and what he can do as an AI. It seemed like he trapped the humans in the circus so he wouldn't be lonely. He could've created Bubble for that same reason. His redemption in Episode 9 made me love him even more. He wants to be a better person for the humans and consider their wants and needs, and not just his own. I can imagine him and Gangle being good friends after Episode 9.
Speaking of Gangle, she was up there for me (I didn't really have a favorite in this show and I liked them all). I liked her because I was also emotional and I liked anime. I also liked her mask thing. I started to notice her wearing her comedy mask less, and she doesn't wear it at all in the last few episodes. I'm happy that she became more confident in herself with the help of Zooble, who reminded her that her feelings are what make her human. I loved their relationship, and I'm glad they had sex at the end.
I'm gonna end this here since I can say the same things about Ragatha, Kinger, and Pomni. I think I would just be repeating myself. In conclusion, I'm glad that I watched TADC. I feel like I would be disappointed in myself if I didn't keep up with the series. It kinda inspires me to watch more indie animation. I started watching Hazbin Hotel and it's okay so far (I've heard various opinions about it and I wanted to see it for myself).
This song sounded cool. The only thing I would change about it is the second beat pattern. I came up with the name when I was thinking of the album cover. I accidentally referred to it as an electronic icon rather than a digital icon. I thought "electronic icon" sounded like a cool name for a song, so I wanted to make it one of the songs on the album.
Which song would you want me to make a SORA cover of?
Butcher Vanity - Flavor Foley
Luka Luka Night Fever - Samfree
Uncanny - GHOST
Reckless Battery Burns - GHOST
The Chattering Lack of Common Sense - GHOST
Amygdala's Rag Doll - GHOST
The Distortionist - GHOST
Honey, I'm Home - GHOST
SIU - MARETU
Toxic - Britney Spears
Voting ended onJul 3
I decided to make a poll since there are a lot of songs I'd like to cover with him. The option with the most votes will be first, and I'll go until I reach the option with the least votes. I might do a Round 2 if I feel like it.
This was a song I made in late February/early March for a character I created named Hazel. She's from the series I mentioned in my Tomodachi Life post. I wanted to make a song for everyone in that series, but I only finished three of them so far. The lyrics of this song are okay, but I was really proud of the background music (I kinda rushed the lyrics because I loved how it sounded).
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Lyrics:
CW: The lyrics contain a few references to violence and a vague reference to SH. There's also one swear word.
I'll start the morning with a smile even though I wasn't happy for a while.
My sister of another mister, sweet as cake. I know I'll do anything for her sake.
But, she can't stop the pain, sending shockwaves to my brain, and whatever does that mean? I'm addicted to the dopamine.
I know it hurts her, but I can't stop. Yes, it might hurt you, but you can't stop it.
I'm day, she's night. I'm hot, she's cold. My eyes so bright, her soul is old.
How are we the same and yet so different? Makes me wonder if we're meant to be.
Oh, what a mess we made! Electricity! You can tell that I'm full of energy!
Every day, we always go best in synergy! Call it felicity, but really, it's just silly, silly!
If purple is painted blue, what if I can't continue waiting for the electric shock?
If I'm alone tonight, please don't knock, but I shouldn't be afraid, 'cause our love is on lock.
I'm sun, she's moon. I'm light, she's dark. Spring afternoons are the first spark.
Maybe we're the same and oh, so different. I'm sure we were meant to be.
In all of my dreams, she's always next to me. I don't care if you see it as codependency.
No one will ever break through our amity. Call it ignominy, but that's just silly, silly!
Yellow lights will light up the tunnel of despair. I'll draw the knife for the only one who cares.
Waiting for the thoughts to get out of my hair, but the bell of caution is something we share.
Yellow stars will shine in the deep blue sky. I draw the line until we die.
I'm not fine, so tell me why the plan this time has gone awry.
You saw the warning signs. Fuck your vanity. This was the result of your atrocity.
Now, you'll have to face my animosity! Don't make me violent or you won't like me.
I won't let you have her. Oh, what a tragedy! Through the pain, we'll stay together in symphony.
If it's for her, I'll do anything. Call it insanity, but that's just silly, silly!
I'm a little nervous about posting this one because of the lyrics, but it's still a SORA song, and it sounds cool. It also has my real voice in it. I finished a SORA song earlier today, which turned out okay. One of the songs I'm making is more sexual than this one, so this is kinda preparing you for it. I might post it if this one does good.
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Lyrics:
CW: This song has sexual lyrics, as stated above, and some swearing.
(Lust is... Well, heh... lust is... Alright, how do I say this without sounding really fucking weird?)
Don't go towards the light. Just stay with me tonight. I wanna have sex and be happy.
Let's give it a try. I know it will be alright, 'cause this will feel better than fapping.
(Okay, lust is when... you wanna like, have sex with someone. It's not to be confused with love, which is more genuine. I'm not saying I don't want emotional connection. Damn, I wish I could love, but... we don't always get what we want.)
I could be the target of your lust, become someone you can trust.
So come on give me all your love. I could never get enough.
This was the first SORA cover I've made, and it was the first of many that I have yet to make. I feel like his vocals were a bit too loud here. I try to make the vocals a bit louder than the background music, but not too much.
Earlier this year, I told myself that if I made an UTAU voicebank, I'd want to use him in every song, and I wasn't wrong. I probably won't use him in every song, but in a lot of them. The good thing about making an UTAU voicebank is that I get to sing my favorite Japanese songs, in a way. I'm not much of a singer and I don't speak Japanese, so SORA kinda lets me do that. This can also apply to English songs.
