LITERAL VIDEO *CONTEST*

[stitch99]

Dang it!!!! I'm a month too late!

[nvalentine1977]

I just had to show my daughter this video after seeing the dancers on SYTYCD tonight dance to Total Eclipse. I hate that I just found out about this contest. I have access to professional recording equipment and am classically trained vocally. Would you still be interested in a submission for any other upcoming projects?

[dascottjr]

@nvalentine1977 I may do contests like this in the future. Subscribe, and I'll keep everyone posted. Meanwhile, I'll be announcing the winners for this one next week....

[dascottjr]

I have compiled my official list of contestants. 6 women tried out for the lead vocal, and 4 men have offered to do speaking parts. (Not bad for my first-ever contest, really.) I hope to contact everyone, and make the official winner announcement, later this week. Thanks to everyone who entered!

[PigPenguin91]

I would have loved to do this! Too bad I only found out about it right now.... :P You should do more of these in the future!

[bombygriz]

I'd love to do this, but I don't have the recording equipment. *sigh* I can't wait to be in college, so I can get my own things and enter any contests you might have....

[RealityBitesBackBook]

PS: If only I'd known about your contest before tonight...

[RealityBitesBackBook]

I was JUST talking about your Total Eclipse literal video tonight... at a friend's karaoke birthday party, where I was cursing the bar's lack of "Holding Out For a Hero," which is my go-to song at karaoke. What I may lack in Bonnie Tyler's vocal power, I make up for in enthusiasm... and proselytizing zeal for your literal music videos. I have hoped you'd make a video for this song. I never even thought about singing in one. Any chance you'll consider extending the deadline through this weekend?

[BewareofBordome]

Does this Contest also go for people across the pond?

[dascottjr]

@BewareofBordome Absolutely. If you can record your voice, you're eligible to enter.

[TheTrueMelissa]

The suspense is killing me.

[KristenN28]

HI! I'm your gal... I am challenged in the sense that I don't own a video camera and have never uploaded a You Tube video before but I sing in a local band, I'm experienced and I have the voice for this - I am all over it... I wish there were some other way I could contact you - any chance I can just send you an mp3?

[dascottjr]

@KristenN28 An mp3 would indeed be fine. Is there an FTP you can upload it to, or would you like an email address to send it to? Thanks for entering!

In other words, yes, I will also accept audio-only entries from people. :)

[HappyCyclopsKitty]

Are you going to hold another contest like this at any point?

[dascottjr]

@HappyCyclopsKitty I may have similar contests down the line, depending on how well this one does. Haven't had many submissions yet....

[the4leggedparrots]

black and yellow literal version

[JellicleKitten]

Haha, I'm going to try, but no guarantees that I won't sound like Jennifer Saunders instead. XD

[invincabobby]

Do POP GOES THE WORLD by Men Without Hats!!!

[capturedbytee]

Felicia (same singer) from your previous video was great, why aren't you using her again?

[dascottjr]

@capturedbytee Good question. First, she's already been in three of my videos, and I want to involve more people. Second, we've gone separate routes over the last year or so. She's currently focusing her life on college, jobs, photography, etc. I wouldn't rule out involving her again in the future, though.

[capturedbytee]

@dascottjr Thanks for clarifying and good that you found your star! :-)

[zijnemajesteit]

Backing vocals have been submitted :-)

[calvininsf]

I'm so in.

[zijnemajesteit]

I am preparing to sing all the backing vocals

[chaosd1]

Has anyone submitted an entry yet? My wife is in process of making one, but she's a bit nervous to upload it as of now.

[dascottjr]

@chaosd1 Positive feedback and definite interest, but no submissions yet (After all, the deadline isn't until the end of June). I look forward to hearing your wife's submission. She has nothing to lose, and can submit the entry to me in as anonymously or low key a fashion as she wants. Cheers! :)

[DivinePearl]

He looks like Captain Kirk from his older Star Trek series lol! ~,~

[m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

Would a video response be appropriate or would you just want the private message?

[dascottjr]

@m3rrys0ngstr3ss I'll accept either, as long as the video's on YouTube. :)

[m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

Oh I have GOT to do this.

[mudkip64qwerty]

I would but i has no mike... Soooo Sorry!!!

[WWETakerGirl]

Awesomeness!

[3rdusername]

Can you do this contest again in the future with a song that's softer on the vocal chords? I'd love to try out, but I doubt I can sing Bonnie Tyler.

[dascottjr]

Yes, this one's pretty challenging. I could see picking something a little easier for a future contest, if this one goes well.

[TianaSidhe]

Now to go find and mp3 of the song WITH lyrics, so I have an idea of just how the song goes. Easier than simply having the instrumental and lyrics. ^-^ Definitely want to give this a shot~

[dascottjr]

@TianaSidhe The original version should be easy to find on YouTube. If you can't find it, let me know. Good luck, and have fun!

[culwin]

SITTING ON THE STAIRCASE

Promoting literal vids with good intent...

Contest he's running for the show

Pep Boys mug is prize for best video!

[JoelandtheBots]

I am so doing this. :D

[TinaFieldHowe]

Oh, just listened to the whole thing. You really need video??? (I sound younger than I look...)

[dascottjr]

@TinaFieldHowe Heheh...video is optional. You could always put a photo montage over the audio. :)

[TinaFieldHowe]

David, I have a pretty good range - I wanna audition, pleeeease???

[Banach95]

This is gonna be cool :) *goes to find the background track and original lyrics*

[dascottjr]

@Banach95 Check the info bar under my video. There's an mp3. :)

[Mosley2]

May 25th? upload date is May 24th :)

[gildragon]

I can sing.. but I'm not a woman.. I'll record something as a male for speaking parts

[CineRam]

I would really like to participate, but unfortunately I'm not a woman. But you did mention that there would be some dialogue for the guitar solos and whatnot...any chance for a male voice to get in on that?

[dascottjr]

@CineRam I am interested to see who'd like to do spoken parts too, yes. Basically, your entry can be just a video of you talking. Not sure if you've done one of those before, LOL. ;)

[CineRam]

@dascottjr - If you want me to make a video performing some sample dialogue, I could do that.  In my video "Great Adaptations", I read from the Natural Born Killers script, if that helps...

[AnElephantsChild]

I've just had a go & I need to learn the lyrics as well - ha ha !

Shameful attempt - it's not going to be me.

[ImNaturallySuper]

Haha man oh man if I could sing, if only...but I can't wait to see who wins! This looks like so much fun!

[AnElephantsChild]

I've GOT to get a microphone.

I'm not sure if I can sing like Bonnie Tyler, but I can definitely talk like her, isn't it.

Ooh I'm all excited now, because even if I don't get to be on the soundtrack, I'll get to see a literal video I wanted to see for ages.

[orangenod18]

is this recorded from 90s? LOL

[waspjerk1]

Scott. You don't know how long i've waited for you to make a literal version of this song, I think the idea itself is great, great luck to you

[SPkx1]

Why do these videos look like they're from way back in the past.

[ladygilwen]

oh gosh I just tried it and I finished with the conclusion to NEVER sing again XD good luck, hope you get a lot of good entries to the contest ^^

[santolman]

damn I cant sing

[Ahmenthi]

Sounds like a great contest! I'd gladly go for a background dialogue part but I don't have a mic. Best wishes to those who try out.

[DerettoEevee]

Good luck to all that enter!