Category Archives: Music Tournament

Music Tournament: Day One Results, Day Two Match-ups

Posted on February 9, 2013 by g-mo

Photo finish! Thanks to all the voters that plugged their opinions, and it’s so nice to see some old recognizable handles back on the site. Without further ado: High score goes to AC/DC and “It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You … Continue reading →

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Songs About The Radio vs. Track Ones Battle of 2013: Day One, S1T1 Play-In

Posted on February 6, 2013 by g-mo

Who knows whether we ever really truly retire from music tournaments. I think it’s more we retire until we think of an interesting way to revitalize. It happened- around the same time a few weeks ago that Nos was wondering … Continue reading →

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“Man on Fire” Crowned Champion! Thanks, and farewell.

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Janos Marton

With the votes counted shortly after 8pm (EST), it didn’t take us long here at livingthedream.org to crown “Man on Fire” (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes) the winner of the Second Annual Peoples’ Choice Tournament, as it beat “Just … Continue reading →

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The Peoples’ Choice: Man on Fire vs. Just Like Heaven

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Janos Marton

And then there were two.   I know voting in a music tournament was the last thing on folks’ minds this week, so thank you to all who were able to vote.  Hopefully everyone is doing alright and has had … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: Final Four!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Janos Marton

(Because Hurricane Sandy has wreaked havoc on the coast, and knocked out many peoples’ power, including mine, voting will be extended until 11:59pm (EST) on Sunday.  Hopefully that will be enough time to get votes in.) What better way to … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: Elite Eight!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by g-mo

Thanks to everyone for your patience with the next round- wanted to make sure my partner-in-crime had time to get back from Hungary/Serbia/Finland to help out. And to give everyone a big breath before diving in to select our Final … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: Sweet Sixteen, Day 4 Results

Posted on October 20, 2012 by g-mo

Pretty low turnout, but the scores are the scores. On top, “Just Like Heaven” eliminates Hanson, 88.4-74.4. On the other side, “Man On Fire” atop “Long Monday” 90.2-76.5. And don’t look now, but both of these songs got +8.0 averages (albeit on 11 voters, … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: Sweet Sixteen Results, Day 3

Posted on October 18, 2012 by g-mo

No surprises here, and we’ll keep it short and sweet. I got too busy to vote, but couldn’t have changed any outcomes. In the front, Queen continued its ridiculous tournament run with a 92.35-81.95 win- “Killer Queen” eliminates “Stubborn Love.” On the … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: Sweet Sixteen Day 4 (and Day 2 Results)

Posted on October 18, 2012 by g-mo

Every. Vote. Counts. With one of our Sweet Sixteen matches decided by a margin of 0.35 points, that is as true as ever. The honor of overcoming the darling of the tourney goes to “Sir Duke,” squeezing by Tristen’s “Baby Drugs” by … Continue reading →

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PCT 2: Sweet Sixteen Day 3 (and Day 1 Results)

Posted on October 16, 2012 by g-mo

Wooooosh- and just like that, two spots in the Elite Eight are claimed. The results were pretty interesting in that two powerhouse quick tempo’d tunes got shown the door by two arguably more mellow options. Let’s review: In Match 1, “Head … Continue reading →

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