Psychopath 2 In Game Music Contest

Are you a music artist trying to get your name out?

Psychopath is an original award-winning puzzle web flash game developed in 2005. A sequel to this game is under production and will be released in early/middle October 2006.

You can play the beta here.

This is your opportunity to have music you have written to be included in the final version of the new Psychopath 2 game. In doing so you will have your name and song spread out to millions of Internet users. For more information as to what to expect in Psychopath 2, please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K2xl_Games#Psychopath_2. Each world will be associated with a musical genre and the in game jukebox will play the two winning submissions for that world. Remember: The judges will choose a song based on how they feel it'll fit into the game. If they feel it is too distracting from gameplay then it will not be selected, remember this if you were considering vocals.

Competition Rules:

1. All submissions must be received by Midnight (GMT) on the 17th September 2006, any late entries will not be accepted.

2. Submissions should be made to k2xl [at] k2xl.com, with the subject “Psychopath 2 Music Submission – {CATEGORY}”***
   
   If your email gets bounced back, please try emailing your submission k2xl.com [at] gmail.com .

3. A panel of judges shall choose the best submissions from each category and post them on a poll for each category. The top two winners from each category will be featured on the game. The poll will be open on 20th of September 2006. Polls will be open until midnight September 27th .**

4. Submissions must include the following information in order to be considered: Full Name, Title of track, Email/Website (if such exists), and an optional bit on who you are and how you created this entry (inspirations, instruments used, ect). And obviously don't forget to attach your track in mp3 format, 128 - 192kbits. Completing the ID3 tag for your mp3 would also be helpful,

   
   

5. Entries must fall into the following genres. If you are unsure of the genre of your entry, write UNSURE in the place of the category.
   

1. Rap / Hip Hop

2. Rock / Alternative
3. Techno / Dance/Electronic
4. County / Bluegrass
5. Classical / Piano / Instrumental
   

Judges will look at the following criteria of your submission:

A) Talent – This game is going to be played over a million times. It's recommended that you submit your BEST.

B) Fit – We are looking for gaming music. We want music that will engage the user into the experience. Loud music rarely fits in games – especially puzzle games. With that said, understand also that we will accept submissions with lyrics – but a song about your x-girlfriend doesn't really have place in a puzzle game.

C) Length – Try not to exceed 3-4 minutes of music.

6. Each submission must be sent as a separate email, clearly stating the genre it is targeted for.

7. No more than 2 submissions per musical genre may be submitted. If it is found that you have submitted more than 2 tracks per genre, using multiple aliases, all of your submissions will be void and not considered.

8. By submitting a composition you agree that you are the author or have permission from the author to submit the composition.

The Judges

	Danny Miller is the creator of Psychopath 2 and designer of web-based flash games and applications for various clients and his own portfolio website www.K2xL.com. Danny has been developing flash games since 2002. His games, including Psychopath and Psychopath 2, have been featured on websites including Macromedia.com, Break.com, Ebaumsworld.com and Albinoblacksheep.com. Danny's Psychopath won two Macromedia Innovation Awards from Macromedia.com last year in the Interactive Media Category. Danny spoke this year as a panelist in the Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival on Hip Hop influences in gaming and has spoken in front of the Georgia Game Developer's Association. Website
	CJ Peters is the Creator/Producer of Konsole Kingz DVD Magazine. He has done extensive work in graphic and web development for a number of companies (Motorola, SGI, IBM and Turner) and artists (David Banner, Akon, and Ann Nesby). CJ has always had a natural talent and interest in the entertainment and music industry. CJ was a host this year in the Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival and has been a panelist and speaker for various shows and conventions. Website
	Chris Rickwood has been composing music for over 15 years. After receiving his Masters of Music from the University of North Texas in composition, Chris decided to focus his attention on providing music for the electronic entertainment industry. Combining his passion for music and love for technology, he has completed several works for publishers such as Capcom, THQ, Cartoon Network, Activision, and Majesco. Currently Chris serves on the Advisory Board for the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.). Website
	Tim Halbert wrote the music and oversaw the initial conception for the original Psychopath game, as well as Danny Miller's other side-project Stick Avalanche 2. He has been composing since 1998, and is beginning a four year degree in Computer Science this September to go on to score in TV and film. He is also one of the worst Psychopath players ever.
	James van der Horn received his music diploma from the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music in London. James had a heavy influence in the audio decisions and design in Psychopath 1 and other flash games by Danny Miller. James will be overseeing the competition as the contest organizer. He can be contacted with any further queries on [email protected]

*** On submitting an audio file, you are stating you have read the all the rules on this page. On submitting an audio file, you claim you are the original artist of the audio file, or have the rights from the artist (who has read these rules as well) to submit it in this competition.

Your song can be removed from the competition for at any time for any reason.

If your song is selected to be put in the game, you understand that the game creator has the sole right to remove the song or add the song from the game at anytime for any reason.

** Subject to change

Please contact Danny Miller at [email protected] if you have any questions. You can also contact the contest organizer James at [email protected]