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Comment on Feedback for a beginner singer in ~creative
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Comment on The Amazing Digital Circus - Ep 9: Remember in ~tv
TheRtRevKaiser Link ParentThat actually looks useful, thanks. Also, this made me laugh:That actually looks useful, thanks. Also, this made me laugh:
Does someone break a bone?
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Comment on The Amazing Digital Circus - Ep 9: Remember in ~tv
TheRtRevKaiser Link ParentHey, I'm sorry about your experience. I'm also sorry if Spongebob had anything to do with your sexual awakening (I'm kidding). I grew up in a pretty conservative context as well, although not...Hey, I'm sorry about your experience. I'm also sorry if Spongebob had anything to do with your sexual awakening (I'm kidding). I grew up in a pretty conservative context as well, although not quite to that extent, so I can empathize at least a little.
It's less that I'm trying to shelter my kids from knowing about sex (we had "the talk" long ago and try to make sure to touch base about the subject regularly and keep open communication about the topic) or LGBTQ folks (we've encouraged them to read things with diverse characters, and they know we specifically left the church we had been part of for years because of that church's attitude toward trans people), and more that I'm worried about the tone and how the show handles the subject matter that it addresses. I'm also concerned about how scary the show might be - our oldest is a pretty anxious kid and already has trouble sleeping, so I'm a little reluctant to start on stuff that might feed that. I don't really have much context about what the show's vibe is. Chocobean's comments about the show's tone being sincere and earnest rather than cynical or nihilistic does encourage me some, honestly.
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Comment on Feedback for a beginner singer in ~creative
TheRtRevKaiser Link ParentI don't have any specific recommendations, but if I come across anything I'll try to remember to let you know. I can say that every experience I've had with voice instructors/choir teachers (and...I don't have any specific recommendations, but if I come across anything I'll try to remember to let you know. I can say that every experience I've had with voice instructors/choir teachers (and to echo @TheRTV, band teachers) they all very heavily emphasized diaphragmatic breathing and breath support very heavily and early on. Breathing exercises were one of the most common things I learned in choir and in band, and they were a frequent part of warmups and practice. It really can't be understated how important it is to have good, firm, consistent breath support when you're trying to make music with your lungs, lol.
Also, this seems like a small thing but I wonder if you were standing or sitting when you recorded your singing? If you were sitting, just try singing standing up some - I think you'll be surprised how much easier it is to support your voice when you're standing up rather than singing. It's not a cheat code or anything, but it definitely makes things easier.
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Comment on Feedback for a beginner singer in ~creative
TheRtRevKaiser Link ParentYeah I already had an account on BandLabYeah I already had an account on BandLab
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Comment on Feedback for a beginner singer in ~creative
TheRtRevKaiser LinkFirst of all - HUGE kudos to you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey, and being open to feedback. I'm not a pro and haven't had a ton of training (so someone else who knows better might...First of all - HUGE kudos to you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey, and being open to feedback.
I'm not a pro and haven't had a ton of training (so someone else who knows better might come along and tell you differently), but I've done a little and to me it sounds like the first thing you need to work on is breath support. You have very nice tone naturally, but it sounds to me like you don't have much practice supporting it so that you keep a consistent and stable tone and pitch. Have a good, solid foundation for your voice makes almost everything about singing easier.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
TheRtRevKaiser (edited )Link ParentOne of my biggest complaints about modern metal is how quantized to fuck it is. I like bands with some groove to them, drummers that are actually in the pocket and not just perfectly aligned to a...but I do really enjoy metal that isn't polished and clean.
One of my biggest complaints about modern metal is how quantized to fuck it is. I like bands with some groove to them, drummers that are actually in the pocket and not just perfectly aligned to a click, and a lot of modern bands seem allergic to being even the tiniest bit off grid.
ETA: I do get that with extreme metal - really fast blastbeats and fast double bass - that slightly messy playing can sounds like ass. But if you can't do that shit clean, then just learn some good fucking grooves or something. Not everything has to be black metal wall of sound blasts 24/7...
Edit 2: That devourment EP is hilarious 😅
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Comment on Mastodon - Snakes for Dinner (2026) in ~music
TheRtRevKaiser LinkSlightly off-topic from the song drop, but I wonder if any fellow tildoes are Mastodon fans and have thoughts about the recent turmoil surrounding the band. They recently released a...mini...Slightly off-topic from the song drop, but I wonder if any fellow tildoes are Mastodon fans and have thoughts about the recent turmoil surrounding the band. They recently released a...mini documentary? about some of what went on, and it's honestly heartbreaking. From what I've heard from people who have seem them live in the last few years, and from what the band says, it seems clear that Brent was in a bad place both in terms of addiction and in terms of being checked out from the music, and it's tragic that things ended the way they did.
On a personal note - my oldest has gotten really into Mastodon in the last year and I'm really stoked to have gotten tickets to their current tour in a couple of months. The date is a little after the new album drop so I'm really excited to be able to share the experience of listening to new music from a band that we both really enjoy, and then going to see them perform that music live. And from what I've been hearing, the quality of their live show seems to be a lot more solid on this current tour.
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Comment on Mastodon - Snakes for Dinner (2026) in ~music
TheRtRevKaiser (edited )LinkThis is a pretty significant release for Mastodon - it showcases some significant changes in sound from previous albums and it's some of the first new music they're released featuring their new...This is a pretty significant release for Mastodon - it showcases some significant changes in sound from previous albums and it's some of the first new music they're released featuring their new guitarist Nick Johnston. Also it's got a keyboard solo...
The video also goes alongside their announcement of a new album dropping on August 28th, which I'm beyond stoked for.
ETA: Forgot to include in the title that the song features Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age.
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Mastodon - Snakes for Dinner (2026)
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Comment on The Amazing Digital Circus - Ep 9: Remember in ~tv
TheRtRevKaiser LinkSorry to necro this thread, but it seemed like the best place to ask - my 12 year old has been asking to watch this show, how age-appropriate is it? We're not incredibly strict, but we also don't...Sorry to necro this thread, but it seemed like the best place to ask - my 12 year old has been asking to watch this show, how age-appropriate is it? We're not incredibly strict, but we also don't just let him watch anything - he doesn't really watch R-rated movies for example. I get the sense it might be a little on the borderline? That's probably fine, it's just hard to gauge from summaries who the show is aimed at.
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Comment on US Federal Communications Commission approves test of space mirror to light night sky despite outcry in ~space
TheRtRevKaiser Link ParentThe extent to which techbros fail to understand Tolkien's worldview and the perspective of the books is so blatant that it honestly seems like they're doing it on purpose at this point.The extent to which techbros fail to understand Tolkien's worldview and the perspective of the books is so blatant that it honestly seems like they're doing it on purpose at this point.
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Comment on The 2026 Steam Summer Sale is live (runs June 25 - July 9) in ~games
TheRtRevKaiser Link ParentI'll second Abiotic Factor. My group played a lot of survival/crafters in a row and I got burned out. Abiotic was the survival game that we played when we came back around to the genre and it's a...I'll second Abiotic Factor. My group played a lot of survival/crafters in a row and I got burned out. Abiotic was the survival game that we played when we came back around to the genre and it's a standout for me.
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Comment on Behind the ‘Supergirl’ bomb: competing cuts, creative differences in ~movies
TheRtRevKaiser Link ParentThe section you quoted says that the studio's cut tested slightly higher, though?Seems pretty clear that Gunn decided to take over the film in post production, made his own edit and had it compete with Gillespie and decided to release his own edit even though Gillespie’s tested a bit higher.
The section you quoted says that the studio's cut tested slightly higher, though?
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Comment on Should the plural of "milf" be "milfs" or "milves"? in ~humanities.languages
TheRtRevKaiser LinkTolkien would probably prefer milves, he originally preferred "dwarfs" as the plural for "dwarf" but changed his mind later to "dwarves"Tolkien would probably prefer milves, he originally preferred "dwarfs" as the plural for "dwarf" but changed his mind later to "dwarves"
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Comment on Do you cook with cast iron? Is it the hassle everyone says it is? in ~food
TheRtRevKaiser Link ParentYeah avacado oil has a really high smoke point too, and works great from what I've heard. Sorry for not thinking about vegetarians!Yeah avacado oil has a really high smoke point too, and works great from what I've heard. Sorry for not thinking about vegetarians!
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Comment on Do you cook with cast iron? Is it the hassle everyone says it is? in ~food
TheRtRevKaiser LinkThere are people who are going to tell you that you need to spend hours and hours to season your skillet. Those people are, frankly, lunatics. Just cook some bacon in it first thing, or rub a thin...There are people who are going to tell you that you need to spend hours and hours to season your skillet. Those people are, frankly, lunatics. Just cook some bacon in it first thing, or rub a thin layer of canola oil and let it get nice and hot a couple of times. It's really not that deep. Also, don't use dish soap containing lye, which I seriously doubt you were going to do anyway. If your skillet ever gets too much buildup and things are sticking, or if the bottom gets scorched, just give it a good scouring and re-season it.
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Comment on Around twenty drown in France as French seek relief from heatwave in ~enviro
TheRtRevKaiser Link ParentYeah that's rough. How common is it for houses to have AC in that part of England?Yeah that's rough. How common is it for houses to have AC in that part of England?
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Comment on Around twenty drown in France as French seek relief from heatwave in ~enviro
TheRtRevKaiser Link Parent40 C is what, 104 F? That's pretty brutal no matter where you are, and definitely dangerous depending on how humid it is. I live in the southeastern US and we're used to and equipped for high heat...40 C is what, 104 F? That's pretty brutal no matter where you are, and definitely dangerous depending on how humid it is. I live in the southeastern US and we're used to and equipped for high heat and humidity, but I can't imagine trying to deal with them without AC.
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Comment on Don’t call it a sequel. Or a reboot. Or a remake. Why certain words trigger Hollywood. in ~movies
TheRtRevKaiser Link ParentThe vast majority of Shakespeare's plays were already adaptations of existing stories as well. He was adapting characters and stories that people would likely already been familiar with for the...The vast majority of Shakespeare's plays were already adaptations of existing stories as well. He was adapting characters and stories that people would likely already been familiar with for the stage, but people forget that because his adaptations have become the canonical versions.
Yeah I do worry that OP will hear "sing out" and go a little too hard and hurt their voice. I thought about saying the same since it seemed like she was really trying to keep quiet/soft and that can be very difficult to support if you don't have much experience singing - IMO singing quietly but staying consistent and keeping pitch is harder than singing loudly.