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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Day 9

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Janos Marton

The second round begins today! It always bears reminding that in every music tournament, the end of the first round represents the halfway point for the tournament as a whole.   Today we have four first-rate match-ups, and if anyone … Continue reading →

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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Day 6

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Janos Marton

  For our next set of matches, votes are due by Monday, March 4 at 11:00 PM EST. Playlist is here, full rules and philosophy here, and the tournament bracket is here. Results from Day 5 forthcoming. See you in the comments! Best Track One, … Continue reading →

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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Day 5

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Janos Marton

Today’s playlist is just fantastic.  Arcade Fire vs. Pixies is going to be like choosing between the children I don’t have, Rumours vs. Blue Album is an epic generational battle, and  music tournament legends Queen and Van Morrison make their … Continue reading →

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Greatest Radio Song / Greatest Opening Track Tourney: Day 2

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Janos Marton

The Greatest Radio Song/Greatest Opening Track Tourney got off to a great start, with four convincing wins. Black Dog (Led Zeppelin) def. Boy in the Bubble (Paul Simon), 85-76. Where the Streets Have No Name (U2) def.  Lust for Life … Continue reading →

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Greatest Radio Song / Greatest Opening Track Tourney Underway!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Janos Marton

The time has come, the time has come today.  We’ve put together 32 songs about the radio and 32 of the finest opening tracks of all time, and now we need you to pick a winner. Click here to soak … Continue reading →

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Best Track One: Day Three Results, Last Day Of Play-In!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by g-mo

Gotta step up the voter numbers! Although there are still 3 1/2 hours left to vote on this round we are definitely a little low right now- tell your neighbors and tell your friends we want their votes! The big … Continue reading →

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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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“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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Last Band Standing: Semi-Finals, Game 4

Posted on May 11, 2012 by g-mo

Two bands are against the wall, one band fought back for a win. Details below.

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Last Band Standing: Wonder seeks the higher ground, trio face elimination

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Janos Marton

Now that Led Zeppelin has been crowned champion, it eagerly awaits the opportunity to defend its title.  Enter Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon.  Stevie goes for the series win this weekend.  Listen here and vote by commenting before 8pm Tuesday … Continue reading →

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