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On That Note: I Fought the Lawn
Mowing season has begun in many sections of the U.S. (and we're approaching “No Mow May,” if you practice that). For this week’s segment, we seek songs with title, lyrics or storylines pertaining to mow, grass, lawn, yard, weed and other general springtime outdoor upkeep. NOT accepted...- cyclones500
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On That Note: The ‘The’
Kansas has been destroyed! For this segment, the OTN team seeks songs with titles that begin with the word “the.” (“The” may be in parentheses, as long as it’s first word). Also allowed: Tracks w/ “the” as first lyric (sung or spoken). “On That Note” is presented each week on Cyclone...- cyclones500
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On That Note: You Can Hear What I Hear
Launching a day earlier than usual, due to the holiday. For this segment, post new music you encountered throughout 2024. “New” is relative. Basic focus is on songs released within the past year, but we also accept “older” music you hadn’t heard before ’24; previous heavy-rotation stuff you...- cyclones500
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On That Note: I’m Goin’ Away to Where the Grass is Greener
As we approach the conclusion of another year, we want to pay tribute to notable music artists who died in 2024. In addition to performers, you may include songwriters, producers, promoters and anyone who had impact in the music industry, or whose work has special meaning for you. Repeated...- cyclones500
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On That Note: In Search of the Lost Chord
For this segment, we seek tracks with lyrics or titles that refer to song structure, such as a chord progression and specific musical notes, words like chorus, verse, melody, harmony, key (as in major/minor, not the tool) or any common music terminology. "On That Note" is presented each week on...- cyclones500
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On That Note: Life of Pause
Hello, music fanatics! For this segment, in connection with Iowa State football's bye week, we seek songs with title or lyrics involving words that describe a pause. Examples include: break, between, delay, interruption, intermission, interlude, lull, hiatus (and "pause," naturally). Please...- cyclones500
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On That Note: I Can Hear Music
Welcome back, music fanatics! We had a 1-day delay again this week, sorry to keep you waiting. For this segment, our focus is songs with reference to a specific music venue, in title or lyrics. It may be a fictional venue, as long as it’s presented in context as a music club. In addition...- cyclones500
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On That Note: I Got a Line on You
This week, we explore favorite opening lines (lyrics) to songs. Please limit it to the opening sentence or, at most, first “complete thought.” There’s a little gray area, but we DON’T want an entire verse (for example). Include the lyrics with your sound clip. "On That Note" is presented...- cyclones500
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On That Note: Songs in the Key(s) of Life
For this segment, we explore songs that open with a notable keyboard segment (specifically piano, but organ works, too). The keyboard riff may continue or return during the song, certainly, but should be alone for a least a few bars or measures before vocal or other instruments enter the mix. In...- cyclones500
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On That Note: 'I' alone
For this OTN segment, it’s all about “I.” * “I” must be first word of title. It may appear additional times in the title (and acceptable if parenthetical styling is involved). * We also accept contracted extensions (I’ll, I’m, et. al.) ... again must be first word. “On That Note” is...- cyclones500
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On That Note: This Happened Once Before
For this week’s segment, we explore songs in which an artist/group mentions the title or a key lyrical element from a separate song within its catalog. The reference could appear in song title or lyrics. By extension, we also accept lyrical mentions of a member of the band. That could include...- cyclones500
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On That Note: And The Singer Sings His Song
This week’s theme is straightforward. We’re looking for songs with title or lyrics that include forms of the word “sing.” If it's in the lyrics, the more prominent the reference, the better, but singular occurrence is fair game. On That Note is presented each week on Cyclone Fanatic by...- cyclones500
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On That Note: I Get a “Round”
For this segment, we explore songs that involve a round, or similar concept. A common, basic example of a “round” is “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” We allow some flexibilty within the framework. It doesn’t have to be structured throughout the song. Sometimes, lyrical segments early in a track...- cyclones500
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On That Note: Basket Case
During Easter season in ’23, On That Note focused on the religious aspect of the holiday. This year, our angle is the secular traditions. We’re seeking titles/lyrics containing any of these references: Basket Egg and related terms (crack, shell, boil ... but NOT fry/fried, scramble, et. al.)...- cyclones500
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On That Note: Shine
The switch to Daylight Saving Time is March 10. In light of that, we seek titles/lyrics with forms of the word “shine” and “bright.” As an extension of shine, we accept “sunshine,” but “sun” by itself does not count. “On That Note” is presented weekly on Cyclone Fanatic by @MeanDean...- cyclones500
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On That Note: You Say You Want a Compilation
Welcome back, music fanatics! This week, we invite you to select favorite/notable compilation albums. It can involve a best of/greatest hits/anthology/outtakes from a specific artist; tribute albums; thematic compilations; record-label comps; and other such collections. NOT PERMITTED...- cyclones500
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On That Note: Second, Minute or Hour
Happy new year, from the “On That Note” crew! Our first topic of 2024 ... Thought of this during the ball-drop countdown: Songs with titles or lyrics that mention a demarcation/measure of time — as thread title suggests — second, minute, hour. NOT ACCEPTED on its own: specific time of day...- cyclones500
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On That Note: I Don’t Wanna Lose You
As we near the end of another calendar year, we want to pay tribute to notable music artists who died in 2023. Post favorite songs from those we lost this year. In addition to performers, you may include songwriters, producers, promoters and anyone who had impact in the music industry or whose...- cyclones500
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On That Note: Kind of Like an Artist
“National Arts & Humanities Month” is coming in October. For this segment, we explore songs with titles, lyrics or themes connected with art, painting and well-known artists/works of art. “Does not apply” caveat: (1) Photography (acceptable if it overlaps with main premise) ... (2) “artist”...- cyclones500
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On That Note: Movin’ On Up
Hey! Similar to last week's OTN, this segment's theme connects loosely with conference realignment, which has created a lot of movement in CFB. Ergo, we're exploring songs with titles & lyrics with forms of the word “move.” Also accepted: “motion.” (NOT ACCEPTED: “Movie.”) “On That Note” is...- cyclones500
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