(rebase) bc citations and tumblr commentary for play the rain album, sburban genesis (lofam2) tumblr commentary, lancer (clark powell) tumblr commentary, wander (thomas ferkol) tumblr commentary

bandcamp citations for existing play the rain album + tumblr commentary + tumblr commentary for sburban genesis (lofam2), lancer composer commentary from deleted Tumblr link preserved by reblogs prior to Vol. 9) + wander (thhomas fekrol, explroe) tumblr commentary

add bandcamp citation for pacific lullaby

4 files changed, 114 insertions, 4 deletions

diff --git a/album/homestuck-vol-9.yaml b/album/homestuck-vol-9.yaml
index 02ee61ca..dda75133 100644
--- a/album/homestuck-vol-9.yaml
+++ b/album/homestuck-vol-9.yaml
@@ -1388,6 +1388,18 @@ MIDI Project Files:
   Artists: [asmolfirefly]
   Files: [Lancer - asmolfirefly.mid]
 Commentary: |-
+    <i>Clark Powell:</i> ([Tumblr](https://eidolonorpheus.tumblr.com/post/15634725971/plazmataz-i-will-be-submitting-to-the-homestuck), 1/10/2012)
+
+    I will be submitting to [[album:coloUrs-and-mayhem-universe-a|the Homestuck music contest]].
+
+    One thing I’ve seen while browsing submissions is that [[group:fandom|the Homestuck fanbase]] has revealed in itself some really talented people. Some of the material that’s shown up for this project is truly creative and wonderful. The contest album is, at its core, about finding fresh new musical vistas for Homestuck, and bringing out-of-the-box thinking and creativity to the comic’s soundtrack. What the fanbase has produced just over the last couple of weeks is truly inspiring to me, and frankly it’s a beautiful thing to see so many people exploring music for themselves, in some cases for the first time.
+
+    I couldn’t help but do some exploring for myself, just to be a part of something so magnificent. The audio track attached up there is my submission, the result of forcing myself to try something new and fresh.
+
+    To anyone else in the creative process or anyone contemplating trying out music for the first time, I want to encourage you. There is no better time to dip your toe into the musical waters, and no better opportunity to dive into the waves and see what you might find as an artist.
+
+    And let me remind you that, as always, the water’s fine!
+
     <i>clorinspats:</i> ([Tumblr](https://clorinart.tumblr.com/post/24966295286/track-art-for-lancer-by-plazmataz-i-actually), 6/12/2012)
 
     Track art for Lancer by [[artist:clark-powell|Plazmataz]]~
diff --git a/album/lofam2.yaml b/album/lofam2.yaml
index 553e076c..e6719b6c 100644
--- a/album/lofam2.yaml
+++ b/album/lofam2.yaml
@@ -1256,6 +1256,14 @@ Commentary: |-
 
     Though [[Sburban Jungle]] was the first song to hook me on [[artist:michael-guy-bowman|Michael Guy Bowman's]] music, my heart lies with [[album:mobius-trip-and-hadron-kaleido]]. [[Dawn of Man]] is a favorite of mine from that album, and it also happens to be a partial remix of Sburban Jungle. In the Homestuck tradition, the natural thing to do then was mix them together, along with a cameo from [[Exodus]], featured in [[album:sburb-ost|SBURB]]. The instruments are based primarily on Dawn of Man, bringing in some of Sburban Jungle's mallet percussion and a few of my own additions. The result is Sburban Genesis, a song ultimately inspired by the mysterious origins of the game and its multi-universal legacy.
 
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/35106262722/sburban-genesis-again-reworking-this-one-a), 11/5/2012)
+
+    <b>Sburban Genesis (again)</b>
+
+    Reworking this one a little to prepare for [[album:lofam2|LoFaM II]]. Track art is by [[artist:plaidcushion|Plaidcushion]], made for the LoFaM II project, and it’s really awesome art.
+
+    Other than that, not much to report. How does this draft sound, and if you’ve listened to the [[track:sburban-genesis|first version]], how does it compare? Hopefully it’s an improvement.
+
     <i>plaidcushion:</i> (booklet commentary)
 
     This really sounded like a night time kind of song to me, which I think went nicely with the baby frog Jade finds on her island as a kid. He's a pretty cute little guy, but his role carries a lot of weight, so I think he fits the song pretty well.
diff --git a/album/play-the-rain.yaml b/album/play-the-rain.yaml
index 6255f153..d9b8b68f 100644
--- a/album/play-the-rain.yaml
+++ b/album/play-the-rain.yaml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Color: '#b6beac'
 Groups:
 - Fandom
 Commentary: |-
-    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i>
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Bandcamp about blurb](https://larkmordancy.bandcamp.com/album/play-the-rain))
 
     A collection of Homestuck-based songs.
 ---
@@ -25,6 +25,12 @@ Referenced Tracks:
 - Dawn of Man
 - Sburban Jungle
 - Exodus
+Commentary: |-
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/23950499545/sburban-genesis-this-song-is-a-remix-of-dawn-of), 5/28/2012)
+
+    <b>Sburban Genesis</b>
+
+    This song is a remix of [[Dawn of Man]] and [[Sburban Jungle]] by Michael Bowman. Part of [[Exodus]] by James Dever also shows up. Making it was quite an adventure, but I think it turned out well. [[album:mobius-trip-and-hadron-kaleido]] doesn’t get nearly enough love.
 ---
 Track: '720413'
 Artists:
@@ -35,6 +41,18 @@ URLs:
 Referenced Tracks:
 - Sburban Jungle
 - '69423'
+Commentary: |-
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/42329921344/720413-a-work-in-progress-blending-two-songs), WIP, 2/4/2013)
+
+    <b>720413</b>
+
+    A work in progress, blending two songs. Basically the sequel to [[Sburban Genesis]].
+
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/44005107682/720413-based-on-69423-from-comfortable-bugs-and), 2/25/2013)
+
+    <b>720413</b>
+
+    Based on <i>[[69423]]</i> (from <i>[[album:comfortable-bugs]]</i>) and <i>[[Sburban Jungle]]</i>, both by Bowman. A sequel of sorts to <i>[[Sburban Genesis]]</i>.
 ---
 Track: Wanderer's Vigil
 Artists:
@@ -46,9 +64,25 @@ Referenced Tracks:
 - Sburban Jungle
 - Skaian Skirmish
 Commentary: |-
-    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i>
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Bandcamp about blurb](https://larkmordancy.bandcamp.com/track/wanderers-vigil-2))
 
     Theme for the Warweary Villein.
+
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/15552274971/wanderers-vigil-this-is-my-second-entry-to-the), 1/8/2012)
+
+    <b>Wanderer’s Vigil</b>
+
+    This is my second entry to [[album:coloUrs-and-mayhem-universe-a|the Homestuck Music Contest]]. This song is for WV in his various identities, from Villein to Vagabond. The industrial drum set was chosen to give a feel for his origins as a pawn in the vast mechanisms of SBURB, while the determined mood is based on his defiance in the face of overwhelming odds. The song briefly quotes from [[Sburban Jungle]], along with [[Skaian Skirmish]].
+
+    Thanks for all the feedback on [[Batrachian Biogeny]]!
+
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/25841053676/wanderers-vigil-first-update-back-in-the-old), WIP, 6/25/2012)
+
+    <b>Wanderer’s Vigil (First Update)</b>
+
+    Back in the old days of a couple months ago, I entered a piece called Wanderer’s Vigil into [[album:coloUrs-and-mayhem-universe-a|the Homestuck Music Competition]]. It was pretty low-quality, but I think I’ve figured out some of the parts that didn’t work in it, such as the square waves and lack of equalization. Here’s an updated rendition. It’s still in progress, and feedback on what to work on next would be great, but it’s at least better than it was. Whoo, musical progress!
+
+    Oh, yeah, and it’s a theme for WV on the Battlefield. Quotes are from [[Skaian Skirmish]] and [[Sburban Jungle]].
 ---
 Track: Verdant Metamorphosis
 Artists:
@@ -57,9 +91,15 @@ Duration: 01:27
 URLs:
 - https://larkmordancy.bandcamp.com/track/verdant-metamorphosis
 Commentary: |-
-    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i>
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Bandcamp about blurb](https://larkmordancy.bandcamp.com/track/verdant-metamorphosis))
 
     Theme for Aradia's God-Tiering.
+
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/27105588483/verdant-metamorphosis-i-heard-theres-music), 7/13/2012)
+
+    <b>Verdant Metamorphosis</b>
+
+    I heard there’s music auditions going on for the Homestuck anime, so I did this as my audition piece. It’s a theme for Aradia’s god-tiering. Feedback is welcome.
 ---
 Track: Pacific Lullaby
 Artists:
@@ -68,9 +108,15 @@ Duration: 01:18
 URLs:
 - https://larkmordancy.bandcamp.com/track/pacific-lullaby
 Commentary: |-
-    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i>
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Bandcamp about blurb](https://larkmordancy.bandcamp.com/track/pacific-lullaby))
     
     Theme for Jade Harley.
+
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/23846094515/pacific-lullaby-felt-like-working-on-something), 5/27/2012)
+
+    <b>Pacific Lullaby</b>
+
+    Felt like working on something more peaceful today, so I came up with a theme for Jade on her Pacific island. Finally figured out how to use half these instruments as well, which is a plus on the side of musical education.
 ---
 Track: Amphibian Archeology
 Artists:
@@ -78,6 +124,12 @@ Artists:
 Duration: 02:04
 URLs:
 - https://larkmordancy.bandcamp.com/track/amphibian-archeology
+Commentary: |-
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/23914641142/amphibian-archeology-heres-another-homestuck), 5/28/2012)
+
+    <b>Amphibian Archeology</b>
+
+    Here’s another Homestuck tune, this time for the Frog Temple and all its inhabitants. Jade inspired the bass and flute, while the rest is based on the Exiles. I intended it to sound desert-like. This piece was a blast to work on, as was [[Pacific Lullaby]]. I hope I will be able to submit one or the other for consideration on [[album:lofam2|Land of Fans and Music II]].
 ---
 Track: Batrachian Biogeny
 Artists:
@@ -87,6 +139,12 @@ URLs:
 - https://larkmordancy.bandcamp.com/track/batrachian-biogeny
 Referenced Tracks:
 - Sburban Jungle
+Commentary: |-
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/15489161879/batrachian-biogeny-this-song-is-my-entry-to-the), 1/7/2012)
+
+    <b>Batrachian Biogeny</b>
+
+    This song is my entry to [[album:coloUrs-and-mayhem-universe-a|the Homestuck Music Competition]]. It’s a theme for Bilious Slick, the glowing frog who also happens to be an entire universe. The celebratory melody represents the tremendous achievement of creating a Genesis Frog and the awe the Consorts and Prospitians have for it. There are hints of disturbances to come, however.
 ---
 Track: Too L8
 Additional Names:
@@ -103,6 +161,16 @@ Referenced Tracks:
 - Sburban Jungle
 - Homestuck Anthem
 - 'BL1ND JUST1C3 : 1NV3ST1G4T1ON !!'
+Commentary: |-
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/16201699226/too-l8-this-is-my-final-entry-to-the-homestuck), 1/20/2012)
+
+    <b>Too L8</b>
+
+    This is my final entry to [[album:coloUrs-and-mayhem-universe-a|the Homestuck Music Contest]], this time for Vriska. This song was written with her [confession scene](https://homestuck.com/005366) in mind, so it quotes from John’s leitmotif [[Doctor]] as well as [[track:MeGaLoVania]] and [[Spider’s Claw]] for Vriska. There’s also a bit of [[Sburban Jungle]], [[Homestuck Anthem]], and [[track:bl1nd-just1c3-1nv3st1g4t1on|BL1ND JUST1C3: 1NT3RROG4T1ON]], since I like to end my songs on a morbid note.
+
+    The piano/chiptune combo from [[Wanderer's Vigil|WV]] returns here, since I find it fairly useful for setting a melancholy mood. The electric guitar and bass were pretty much required, this being a Vriska theme after all. The alternation between the heavy guitar parts and the lighter piano sections was chosen to reflect the changing tone of Vriska’s conversation with John, the leitmotifs roughly matching the various subjects they talk about.
+
+    Too L8 took longer to put together than [[Batrachian Biogeny|BB]] and WV combined, mostly due to school and sickness, but I’m still not certain about parts of it. Feedback was greatly appreciated on the first two songs, and any comments on this one would be fantastic.
 ---
 Track: Stalemate
 Suffix Directory: true
@@ -118,6 +186,24 @@ Referenced Tracks:
 - Explore
 - Flare
 Commentary: |-
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/28886207518/stalemate-yay-new-music-this-time-for-jack-and), WIP, 8/6/2012)
+
+    <b>Stalemate</b>
+
+    Yay, new music, this time for Jack and PM as they traverse the Furthest Ring. Still trying to figure out the mastering controls. I have no idea what I’m doing.
+
+    Includes elements of [[Black]], [[Sburban Jungle]], [[Explore]], and [[Flare]]. Inspired by [[track:noirscape]].
+
+    EDIT: This is an old draft. Still in progress.
+
+    <i>Lark Mordancy:</i> ([Tumblr](https://larkmordancy.tumblr.com/post/30157249958/stalemate-yeah-another-draft-with-more), 8/25/2012)
+
+    <b>Stalemate</b>
+
+    Yeah! Another draft with more corrections. It shouldn’t sound so terrible now.
+
+    Anyways, this is for Jack and PM in their chase through the Furthest Ring. Quotes from [[Sburban Jungle]] (as usual), [[Explore]], [[Flare]], and [[Black]]. Inspired by [[track:noirscape]]. How do you feel about it?
+
     <i>Lunise:</i> ([Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/tiny-mayo/34010165892/this-track-art-caused-me-so-much-pain-and), artwork for [[album:lofam2]], 10/21/2012)
 
     <img src="media/misc/stalemate-lofam2.jpg" width="350">
diff --git a/album/stlap.yaml b/album/stlap.yaml
index 6534c730..36b79ab6 100644
--- a/album/stlap.yaml
+++ b/album/stlap.yaml
@@ -584,6 +584,10 @@ Commentary: |-
     <i>Thomas Ferkol:</i> (booklet commentary)
 
     Wander was the result of there not being enough [[Explore]] remixes. Back around the time I joined the music team, I was listening to Explore and thought the orchestration of the synths would translate well to strings. I'd also probably been listening to old Apocalyptica at the time, resulting in a cello ensemble with plodding gritty drum loops. While Explore soars above the remains of the world, Wander is grounded and more subdued. The interlude of ambient jungle noises was partially to reflect the world reverting back to nature, and the distant atmosphere and distorted portions are sort of the echoes and ruins left behind.
+
+    <i>Thomas Ferkol:</i> ([Tumblr](https://eidolonorpheus.tumblr.com/post/15478560415/i-made-this-way-back-when-i-first-got-on-the-team), 1/7/2012)
+
+    I made this way back when I first got on the team.  I had wanted to make something involving [[Explore]], so why not make it [[track:ruins-with-strings|with strings?]]  It does kind of suffer from its age, at least for me, and I can’t find its original file.
 ---
 Track: Take a Stand!
 Artists: