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About Janos Marton

Janos Marton is a lawyer, advocate and writer.

Music Tournament Round of 256: Division C, Day 1

I look at Division C and I think “Like a Rollin’ Stone” vs. Anybody’s Guess.  Should be interesting times. Listen at Grooveshark and vote by commenting below or emailing LTDdotorg@gmail.com before 9pm on Sunday. Out of today’s line-up, the New … Continue reading

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Music Tournament Round of 256: Division B, Day 1 Results

The headline was almost a shocker- “Shaolin tactics stun #1 seed Zeppelin!”  Instead, #1 When the Levee Breaks (Led Zeppelin) lurched its way to a narrow win over upstart Gravel Pit (Wutang Clan), 115.6-113.  I went back to WLB’s first … Continue reading

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Music Tournament Round of 256: Division B, Day 2

Before tonight’s match-ups, we have an announcement about ties, since one almost happened today.  In the event of a tie (and following a recount), the artist with the fewest songs left in the tournament advances.   If even that is a … Continue reading

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Music Tournament Round of 256: Division A, Day 2 Results

Our first major upset!  Blondie shocked Bono for the win.  It was razor-tight, but Astrid sealed the deal. #14 Call Me (Blondie) def. #3 One (U2), 129.75-128.75.   After beating Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) in the play-in round, and … Continue reading

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Music Tournament Round of 256: Division B, Day 1

Division B looks filled with upset potential.  Songs are at Grooveshark, and you can vote by commenting below or emailing LTDdotorg@gmail.com before 8pm on Friday.  This is a somewhat dramatic scenario for our lower seeded songs, as every one of … Continue reading

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Music Tournament Round of 256: Division A, Day 1 Results

We kicked off the Round of 256 in fine fashion, with a record 20 votes cast.   Let’s keep it up. The winners below advance to the Round of 128, in March. #1 You Can’t Always Get What You Want (Rolling … Continue reading

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LTD Music Tournament: Division A, Round of 256 (continued)

Three artists (Biggie, Blondie, Indigo Girls) face extinction as the lower seeds today.  Listen at Grooveshark, and cast your votes before 8pm on Thursday by commenting below or emailing LTDdotorg@gmail.com. #2 Don’t Think Twice (Bob Dylan) vs. #15 Juicy (Notorious … Continue reading

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LTD Music Tournament: Division A, Round of 256

As Guillermo noted yesterday, it’s a long road from 1-0 to 9-0, and today, our survivor songs take the next step on that path.   As most of you know by now, the scores you gave songs in the Round of … Continue reading

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LTD Music Tournament: Gone, But Not Forgotten

During the Round of 512 alone, we have lost 131 artists.   Some, like Van Halen, lost in upsets.  Others, like Tracy Chapman, lost devastating nailbiters.  And finally, a couple, like Tiffany, were never supposed to be there. This list is … Continue reading

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LTD Music Tournament: Division O, Day 1

After today’s post I hand it back to Guillermo to close out the epic Round of 512.  Thanks to all of you who have participated in this long and winding road.  As you can tell by looking at the Bracketology … Continue reading

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