TFR2 - Wrap Up
Syrian Edition
21st Century Wire
As always, I have to thank my good friend @fortified (aka @animate) for the wonderful gif and a big thanks to @jamesgetsit taking time out of his packed schedule to help pick the winners for TFR2. Certainly, I have to thank all the Steemians that took part in this special Syria edition of the contest, you're original content is what it's all about! Much respect.
@an0nkn0wledge
@johnvibes
@palikari123
@spellmaker
@jasonshick
@amirtheawesome1
@jimbobbill
@funmiakinpelu
@j3dy
@lologirl
@anikeKirsten
@diebitch
@sue-stevenson
@nobyeni
@danielshortell
@goldenarms
@guiridelaghetto
@cyberwarrior
@dumnenescu
@hispeedimagins
@hansis
@xyzashu
and some guy called @v4vapid
Winners
Category 1 - Audio/Video
First Prize 50 Steem: Tinfoil Hat Rhapsody by Philoqueen
@nobyeni
This was perhaps the strangest, most eccentric and creative entry I've had for a long time. @nobyeni owned this rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody but to be completely honest, it took me some time to settle into this one. For the first few minutes I really wasn't sure if it was exceptional or a calamitous cacophony. No this wasn't bad at all it was brilliant, brave, subtle and unabashed fun. @nobyeni certainly displays a sense of self-awareness but that doesn't stop her at all and she just smashes right through to the other side. Zany and hilarious, thank you @nobyeni for this joyous performance that will be remembered for all time on the immutable blockchain. Congratulations!
Bonus Upvote Increase: 100%
Quotable lines:
Fear, just killed the truth
Put a lie against its fact
Pulled a uwee, now it's gone
Fear, truth had just begun
But now it’s lost and facts’ gone all astray
Terror, oh oh
Didn't mean to go to war
If I don’t know the truth this time tomorrow
Carry on, carry on, cause nothing really matters
this is a nihilism intermezzo
Runner-Up Audio/Video 25 STEEM: War on Syria
@jasonshick
One of my favorite things about hosting this contest is when I hear that it inspires someone to go out and try something new. This is @jasonshick's first time experimenting with Dsound laying down his rhymes with his voice altered. This really reminded me of experimenting with recording equipment back in the day mixing, tweaking and dubbing, just exploring sound. The funny think is I've been wanting to experiment more myself recently and I was thinking of altering my voice (for anon reasons) for some future projects. Thanks for the inspiration Jason and another strong entry in one of my contests!
Bonus Upvote Increase: 50%
Quotable lines:
Thank you for your trust, your money and your vote The plan was simple, yet brilliant, we knew all along The wheels have been turning over 7 years back
It allowed us to reneg on the peace treaty we wrote
Victory is in our grasp, this might not be chess but you’re still just a just a pawn
You must admit it was convincing, that chemical attack
Winner Category 2 Written Rhymes
First Prize 50 Steem: untitled
@palikari123
This is one of those pieces that just flows from start to finish, cuts right to the heart of the matter and links ideas together effortlessly. I had no idea that @palikari123 had such razor shop wit but I probably should have been able to guess as @palikari123 is often making very astute comments across the blockchain. This post is also tagged as "Comedy Open Mic Round 10", it definitely has some zingers laced throughout but I guess what it is meant by this is this whole charade is a comedy on the geopolitical stage. A total farce evident to all. Congratualtions @palikari123, excellent submission and you even included the 'Alluminati' in there, well done!
Bonus Upvote Increase: 100%
Quotable lines:
Twitter storms and twitter rants, about animal Assad, do we need to mention, Mad Dog Mattis the fucktard Is QAnon the saviour, or just the same old deep state shillin’ behaviour, 5d chess oh please give it a rest Keep your eyes on the ball, they tryin’ to waste the hours, keeping us occupied, by spreadin’ rumours ‘bout golden showers It’s all just distractions, from the actions, in all the factions, generatin’ propaganda and emotional reactions
Runner Up 25 Steem: Matchsticks on Sale
@amirtheawesome1
This was probably the most emotional and hard hitting entry to the contest. This is a perspective that we're not seeing enough of in the msm, the life of the Syrian people themselves. We have these fake charities 'heroically' filming themselves saving people when the cameras are rolling and once the cameras are turned off they could care less about the average Syrian. That's why I think this entry is so important by showing the vantage point of a Syrian girl with a bleak existence and no future. Thank you @amirtheawesome1, this really had an impact on both me and @jamesgetsit, it's well written and absolutely heartfelt!
Bonus Upvote Increase: 100%
Quotable lines:
Working down the street selling tissues and matchsticks
Water and food running out, as the clock counts down in fast ticks
She's either ignored or given money just to pose sad for #instapics
"Oh look, I helped this girl out, Comment, follow, or at least like" Click
She left her smile under the bricks where her dad is.
Her hope died, with the same bomb that killed her mom that is.
...
Scams and parodies disguised as charities.
"Oh I'll give half the money to white helmets and the rest for me"
It's a lesson of marketing you gotta first create the need.
Fund your so called "Enemies" Weaponize them and be discrete
Then tell people the classic story, that gives all the glory, holding bloody pictures for the world to see
I can see through you, all the tears and boo hoos, you don't trick me.
So wait till hour zero, till they ask for you, the hero. you had the world deceived.
Transfers
Bonus Track
I asked @jamesgetsit if he could rap my entry - Guided by the Beauty of Our Weapons - over a beat because why the hell not?
And I'm telling you, he did not disappoint! I'm probably totally biased here but it blew me away to hear the rough version he sent me! I'll add the link here once he posts it to his wall :)
EDIT: Check it Out!
https://soundcloud.com/jamesgetsit/guided-by-the-beauty-of-our-weapons-collab-with-v4vapid
Once again, thanks to everyone who entered. Big Ups!
Keep Your Eyes Out for more Contests from @v4vapid on the Horizon
