🐺THE FINISH LINE🐺
Congratulations for accomplishing the first part of the final race! You must be thinking right now on what comes after.
By now, you should be able to read the minds of the creators of the Alpha. They have formulated a mélange of relevant and irrelevant information for you to dissect. A lot of the times they will distract you with discombobulated information in order to hide the answers.
You know the drill, keep on reading...
THIS RACE IS DEDICATED TO THE HUSKIES
For the last part of the Race, it’s about analyzing everything from the start until the end of the Race.
The Alpha is OUR story. The HuskieS Story.
What you have been through, they have experienced it ten-folds.
Let’s Take a trip back down memory lane FROM when IT ALL STARTED...
RACE 1: THE PACK
In October 17, 2018, after a devastating departure from our previous home, we started a new group.
Creating everything from scratch, trying to build a better home and gathering the members was the hardest that we had to do for them.
We formed our Pack - The HuskieS. Hence the word, CHOSEN.
We lost members in the past but when time and wounds healed, they eventually came home. Hence the word, OUTCAST.
RACE 2: IDITAROD
It took us time to settle down. There were a lot of obstacles and a lot of debate and confusion regarding our group’s name.
It was like the Iditarod. A long, emotional and difficult journey claiming our rights as a separate group and ignoring the negativities.
The HuskieS members earned their name as huskies. We, The HuskieS, are proud of our name and badges.
The year 2018 was very unforgettable, hence, the Billboard charts were limited starting from 2018.
RACE 3: THE DOG SLED DERBY
All of the issues and ordeals eventually subsided. People moved on to the next issue and we moved on as well.
We got closer to one another and our bond deepened. We don’t have a perfect family. We fight. We cry. We had our share of dramas. But in the end, we still love and care.
When we sing as a group, it’s for us. Not for anyone.
Like the dog sled derby, it’s about accepting the flaws, adjusting, syncing with each other and enjoying each other’s company despite our differences.
Hence, you were all given 10 days to establish a bond with one another.
RACE 4: THE MASS START
Our next chapter focused on improving our skills as singers. We were never good with group singing. It was a skill that developed throughout years.
Like the Mass Start, we had group and individual battles, a mini-competition and random group collaborations. Facing our weaknesses in order to become better was our aspiration. Hence, the battle of the genres.
Our main goal was to have fun singing together while learning from each other and that the only way is UP!
RACE 5: THE YUKON QUEST
Music is an art no matter what language it is or which country you are from. As long as there is music, it knows no boundaries.
The Yukon Quest is all about our diversity that differentiates us from one another but at the same time unites us as one. We are all dispersed in several countries with different religions, beliefs and dialects but at the end of the day, what matters most is our bond.
Hence, the international theme with progression of layers and again limited to the year 2018.
RACE 6: FUR RONDY
This is self-explanatory. The Fur Rondy was dedicated to the Ambassadors of The HuskieS.
We, the Ambassadors, had our share of ordeals which only made us stronger.
Our goal is to provide a place to call our Home.
They are the pillars, protectors, nurturers and mediators.
We are different but similar in character. Hence, the Mash-Up of the Fire and Ice Ambassadors!
RACE 7: THE TIMED START
Backtrack to last year of 2020. It was a difficult year for everyone especially with the pandemic. Because of this, we had to find ways to keep the group from falling into despair. Therefore, we had our monthly tasks and in-house competitions that helped improved our skills.
One of most difficult task was our 2nd Year Anniversary competition.
A test of speed, strength and supremacy.
The huskies were removed from all of the rooms. The only way to get back home was to work together, support each other and learn the value of sticking together despite the obstacles.
Like the Timed Start, it was a race to meet the deadline or not go home. Hence the time limit.
Fun but nerve-racking!
RACE 8.1: TOGO
Aside from telling you the story of Togo, this was to unleash your talents as an artist.
You have actually used our theme song tracks that were created by some of our huskies members.
When you listen to our radio, you will always hear “Isang Himig”. It’s all of our memories into one song composed by our own members.
THE THEME SONGS SUMMARIZES OUR STORY.
Hence, the song composition of your own story.
RACE 8.2: THE GREAT RACE OF MERCY
Our Maxim. Our Legacy.
Your Finish Line.
🐺PART TWO: THE GREAT RACE OF MERCY🐺
At the January 24 meeting of the board of health, superintendent Mark Summers of the Hammon Consolidated Gold Fields proposed a dogsled relay.
This race will test your perception, retentivity and talent, and how well you will apply your findings into your own musical masterpiece!
FOR YOUR SECOND PART OF THE FINAL RACE...
The main purpose is to create, discover uncharted territories in the musical world and maximizing your full potential as a singer.
Ergo, an A cappella Plus is a great way to finish the race!
You will sing an A cappella for a specific theme plus a catch!
And here’s the catch!
We asked you to pick a number. That number is your trivia question. Each trivia question is different so there will be no duplicate answers.
The trivia questions will be sent via private message by the Race Marshals and you will be given 15 minutes to answer the questions.
The Race Marshals posted the previous Race Mechanics for you to read. The answers are there.
If you don’t know the answers, write “PASS” on each line.
And one more thing...
THE RESULTS
- Once the Race Marshals receive your answers, they will reveal the results to you.
- Your entry will depend on how many correct answers you have acquired.
This is a race towards the finish line!
The first one to submit their part 2 entry and finish the race will get an additional one (1) point to their Race 8.2 average score and an additional cash prize.
DISCLAIMER: The additional one (1) point may help you with your scores but it WILL NOT guarantee you from winning the Alpha title.
YOUR ENTRIES IN Race 8.1 and 8.2 will be averaged and ranked.
GOOD LUCK! HIKE!
🐺RACE MECHANICS🐺
1. THEME: A cappella Plus the Trivia.
2. SONG/GENRE: Your song will depend on the outcome of your answers.
- Embellishments such as spoken, rap and/or an extemporized ad-lib will be allowed.
- You may create and/or extend your verse, chorus and/or bridge.
3. VERSION, TEMPO AND KEY: ANY version, tempo and key.
- PARODY, MEDLEY AND/OR MASH-UP will NOT be allowed.
4. OPEN TRACK as a single-entry person.
- NON-VIP: Please ask for a Race Official to open your track.
- Uploading of your own blank track will NOT be allowed.
5. FORMAT: Audio format only. Video format will be disqualified.
6. SOUND EFFECTS: Any sound effects from Smule may be used EXCEPT Super Harmony.
- Metronomes will be allowed but please make sure to “HIDE” it before submitting your entry.
- Vocal and body percussions will be allowed.
- Beatboxing will be allowed.
- Musical instrumental and non-musical instrumental accompaniment will NOT be allowed (yes, no tapping on surfaces other than your body parts).
- Additional sound effects and voice modifiers from the other Apps such as, but not limited to, Style Studio, GarageBand, Bandlab, Music Editor, etc will NOT be allowed.
- External audio mixers will NOT be allowed.
7. LAYERS:
- VIP - Minimum of 1 main + 9 joins and no maximum.
- NON-VIP - 1 Race Official + minimum of 10 joins and no maximum.
8. BACKGROUND VOCALS will NOT be allowed.
9. ORIGINAL COMPOSITION will be limited to replacing and extending a verse, chorus and/or bridge. You are NOT allowed to alter the entire lyrics.
10. COVER PHOTO: Please see attached. (Open the browser to save the image or go to the album section.)
11. HASHTAGS:
- #TheAlphaS1
- #TheAlphaS1R8
- #TheAlphaS1R8Finals2
12. SUBMISSION FORM:
- Double check your entry before submitting.
- You can only submit your entry ONCE. The subsequent submission will be rejected.
- SCREEN SHOT YOUR SUBMITTED FORM AND SEND IT AT THE ALPHA DÉKA. TAG THE RACE MARSHALS AND THEY WILL CONFIRM RECEIPT.
- Once you have submitted your entry, it will be locked by the Race Marshals.
13. DEADLINE DATE: The first one to submit will receive an additional 1-POINT to their Race 8.2 average score.
14. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
15. OLD ENTRIES CREATED BEFORE THE DATE OF RELEASE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ENTRY MUST BE CLOSED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OR DEADLINE DATE.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR ENTRY PRIVATE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
For questions on the Race Mechanics, please refer to the Q/A Notes at the Alpha Lair.
⚠️FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE RACE COURSE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED.⚠️
🐺JUDGING CRITERIA🐺
In UNITY there is STRENGTH. In MUSIC there is HARMONY. ~The HuskieS🐺
Credits:
RACE PRODUCERS: The Ambassadors; RACE EDITOR: Ryan; RACE REVIEWERS: The HuskieS; RACE ENTRY SAMPLES: The Coaches; RACE DESIGNERS: Faye, Loyd, Mhaeil and Sheryll; RACE VIDEO EDITORS: Ryan, Sheryll and Kaye.