Project SEKAI Music Contest Round 1 Results
The first round of the ProSEKA song composition contests is now finished, and I’m happy to announce the results of it! This first contest ran from October 2nd to October 31st 17:00 JST, and the theme was “A song that creates tension”. Entrants were able to apply via Twitter using the hashtag #プロセカNEXT, and you can still check the tag on Twitter for to see the various entries!
So… who won exactly? Let’s find out!
Winner for the theme “A song that creates tension”
Song title:「Brand New Day」
Song by いるかアイス (@irucaice)
Time it’ll be available in-game: February 2021
Judges comments:
This is a song which is lively and has a high tempo from start to finish, and it was chosen because it matches the theme of “A song that creates tension” perfectly, with the exciting chorus, the bright tone, and positive lyrics that make you want to do your best for the future!
The winning song shown here will be added as a song which can be played in-game in 2D mode. The names of producers whose work is featured in the game will also be added to the game credits, and they will receive a 50,000 yen Amazon gift voucher! “Brand New Day” definitely seems like it’ll be a fast-paced song, one which will pose a challenge for even seasoned rhythm game players. I can’t wait to play it myself!
Further song contests you can join in with
This first song contest isn’t the only one which will be running – the official ProSEKA news page has unveiled a series of 6 rounds of future competitions budding VOCALOID producers can join in with:
>>Past and current contests
Round 1 theme：A song that creates tension
Applications accepted：October 1st 17:00 ～ November 30th at 17:00
When the song will be implemented：February 2021
>>第1回プロセカNEXT応募楽曲
**UPDATE ON NOVEMBER 25 2020**
It appears that the themes for round 2 and 3 have been swapped around. Round 2’s theme is now “A song you want to hear in Spring” and round 3’s is “Free (compose any song you like!)”. The lengths of the contests have also been updated.
Round 2 theme：Free (compose any song you like!)*
Applications accepted：December 1st 2020 17:00 ～ January 31st 2020 at 17:00
When the song will be implemented：April 2021
>>第2回プロセカNEXT応募楽曲
>>Round 2 results (A song you want to hear in Spring)
Round 3 theme：A song you want to hear in Spring*
Applications accepted：February 1st 2021 17:00 ～ March 31st 2021 at 17:00
When the song will be implemented：June 2021
>>第3回プロセカNEXT応募楽曲
Round 4 theme：A pop song
Applications accepted：April 1st 2021 17:00 ～ May 31st 2021 at 17:00
When the song will be implemented：August 2021
>>第4回プロセカNEXT応募楽曲
Contests that haven’t happened yet
(Please note that the durations and dates of each contest have changed since the original plan was released. Therefore the dates for the following contests are likely to be adjusted in the coming months):
Round 5 theme：A song with a feeling of speed
Applications accepted：March 1st 2021 17:00 ～ March 31st 2021 at 17:00
When the song will be implemented：June 2021
Round 6 theme：Free (compose any song you like!)
Applications accepted：April 1st 2021 17:00 ～ April 30th 2021 17:00
When the song will be implemeted：July 2021
Application method
>>Posting to YouTube or Nico Nico Douga
- Please make sure to add the name of the song contest round (e.g. this first competition required「第1回プロセカNEXT応募楽曲」) in the video summary column
- Post your application using the relevant hashtag in the explanation of the video during the application period (e.g. this competition required the hashtag #プロセカNEXT).
- Make sure to add your Twitter handle or email address in the video summary column (so that the organisers can contact you if you win). Please also make sure to be following the official Project SEKAI Twitter @pj_sekai if you use Twitter.
Application rules
- Please make sure to submit the full length song when making your application. The game version of the song will be around 2 minutes long with a chorus.
- Submitted songs need to not have been entered into any other competitions.
- Previously published songs can be entered, so long as all other rules listed are followed, and it was first posted after the date of October 1st 2019
- Songs must be sung by Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin/Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO and/or KAITO. Multiple character vocals can be included, but you can only use those listed.
- Songs cannot use sampled voices other than the above listed characters. This includes samples of human voices.
- You can submit as many entries as you like within the duration of the competition.
- If you are under 18, please make sure to get a parent/guardian’s permission before posting.
- The organiser cannot take responsibility for any claims of copyright infringement against an entrant.
- You will need to provide various information, including the illustration for the song, musical score data and lyric text, among other things.
- Winners will be contacted and all further correspondence would be in Japanese, so a fluent grasp of the language is required to be able to cooperate with the organisers, so please keep this in mind when making your entry.
Congratulations to the winner of round 1, and good luck to everyone entering for the following rounds!
Thanks for reading!
~Tanudama
Links
- Contest announcement on the Project SEKAI blog
- Round 1 Results Announcement on the Project SEKAI blog
Project SEKAI Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku
- Official Website
- Official Twitter
- You can download Project SEKAI Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku on Android or iOS
