This was a Skirmish
This FAWM I'm doing a challenge where I have to include an element of python-generated sounds using only basic mathematical libraries. See my progress on github: https://github.com/AdamKiddle/Fawm2022
I spent the first 30 minutes constructing square waves... oops
Anyway, the theme is a failure and this is partially about video games - I find that they're more fun when I fail a lot and then finally succeed. At the same time, both my partner and I have learnt a lot from mundane mistakes and failures in life recently.
I died. I guess I'll try again,
Just one more time
Just one more try
I remember when this whole damn thing.
Felt like forever.
Felt like a world
Now it feels, so natural, It doesn't feel at all, there's no soul.
When I die.
What will I learn?
Maybe there's there's something that I have been missing.
Tonight.
I'll keep on going on.
Until I go to bed or I fall asleep
Or I'm missing the times that I didn't know what to expect.
And the feeling of failing again
and again and then finally prevailing
puts wind in my sails and you're right
I know we've got to make all these kinds of mistakes
like the burns in the kitchen
and the flowers that are wilting
and the time.
We've got time
Just one more time.
Just one more try
@devslev Feb 2022
enjoyed the 8 bit intro and outro. Lyrics and vocal delivery very apt
@jwhanberry Feb 2022
A very positive outlook. Just keep on going. Embrace the failure. A good write.
@pianoquest Feb 2022
The relentless chord pattern fits so well with the message of persistence and trying again. Nice job!
@andrea Feb 2022
I love the conversational tone. I didn't get the video game, but yes, how did I miss that. Great failure skirmish! Really great!
@hmstreetteam Feb 2022
Behind the understated music and lyrics the story is the dynamic of a fight or a struggle. It’s a contrast that carries some irony but it is reassuring in a way. Maybe it says that the peace and quiet are real in a way that the fight isn’t.
@vivalarayna Feb 2022
I know this is about video games, but it does feel like a metaphor for life! You definitely created a video game feel musically. The time spent on square waves was worth it!
@krrisstin Feb 2022
the lyrics are so thought provoking. is it about video games? now i'm doubting myself about that but it was my first thought. i love the melody, especially the second stanza wow so pretty. really great skirmish, i would never have guessed you spent half of it making the square waves :)
@pearlmanhattan Feb 2022
Oh my goodness, I feel this. You've captured gaming as I have experienced it. I really enjoyed the listen! Well written and well performed! Great Skirmish!
@pabrizzer Feb 2022
prevailing after failing is a great premise for a song