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Welcome to the CF Rocksmith 2014 Championship!

-= Week 658 =-

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Previous’ week Winners are:Lead:
- Beginner: @EmbraceTheAbsurd (96)
- Intermediate: @ALSRC (98.68)
- Advanced: @robolechuga (92.86)
- Masterclass: @shaggy_malagy (91)

Rhythm:
- Beginner: @EmbraceTheAbsurd (97)
- Intermediate: @behemoth8888 (97.01)
- Advanced: @robolechuga (97)
- Masterclass: @Mikson (95.58)

Bass:
- Beginner: LOST TROPHY
- Intermediate: @Vodka (98)
- Intermediate Bonus: @Vodka (95)
- Advanced: @ALSRC (100)
- Advanced Bonus: @ALSRC (99.63)
- Masterclass: @pedropmf (99.21)

Congrats to all winners. Well done!
This week’s songs are:
Lead Path:
Beginner: James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover (3*) (E Standard) selected by @Emmy-Dell
Intermediate: Loverboy - The Kid is Hot Tonite (4.5) (E Standard) selected by @Daz40
Advanced: Coheed and Cambria - The Father of Make Believe (6) (E Standard) selected by @drand
Masterclass: Sabaton - Hordes of Khan (8.5) (E Standard) selected by @Emmy-Dell
God of Guitar: Ne Obliviscaris - As Icicles Fall (10) (E Standard) selected by @veggs95 [Week 1 of 2]

Rhythm Path:
Beginner: James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover (2) (E Standard) selected by @Emmy-Dell
Intermediate: Coheed and Cambria - The Father of Make Believe (4.5) (E Standard) selected by @drand
Advanced: Sabaton - Hordes of Khan (7*) (E Standard) selected by @Emmy-Dell
Masterclass: Ne Obliviscaris - As Icicles Fall (9*) (E Standard) selected by @veggs95

Bass Path:
Beginner: Loverboy - The Kid is Hot Tonite (2.5) (E Standard) selected by @Daz40
Beginner Bonus: James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover (2) (E Standard) selected by @Emmy-Dell
Intermediate: Sabaton - Hordes of Khan (5*) (B Standard) selected by @Emmy-Dell
Intermediate Bonus: Coheed and Cambria - The Father of Make Believe (4.5) (E Standard) selected by @drand
Advanced: Waylon Jennings - I’ve Always Been Crazy (6.5) (E Standard) selected by @jimmy655
Masterclass: Ne Obliviscaris - As Icicles Fall (9*) (E Standard) selected by @veggs95

(N) - difficulty rating
(N*) - highest difficulty rating for the class (promotion to higher class possible)
(N^) - difficulty rating higher than the highest for the class (promotion possible)

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You can submit your song suggestions for the championship here
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Share with us your opinion on this weeks songs difficulty scores (1-10).

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The process is smooth and there is a tutorial as well. If you are interested, send a personal message to Rodman.

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🤘😀🤘 Happy Week 658 everyone! 🤘😀🤘

🫵 First time? You can join by replying below with your screenshot image links! Screenshots must include accuracy % and streak to be counted 🔍
🤔 How to use the Championship? Play it once or… open up the Riff Repeater at max difficulty, slow it down, and grind a few reps. Then a run or two (or three) to finish strong — % goes up, fight for that win 📈📸🏆 Consistency is the only way up, so let’s play 🔥🎸

Thank you to everyone who submitted song requests!

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The Kid Is Hot Tonite — Loverboy (1981)

Released on Loverboy’s self‑titled debut, “The Kid Is Hot Tonite” is a punchy, upbeat rock anthem full of early‑’80s energy and soaring hooks. Loverboy, a Canadian rock band, became a staple of the era with their catchy choruses and arena‑ready sound. 

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Tru Paradox

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Goodbye My Lover — James Blunt (2004)

Released on Back to Bedlam, “Goodbye My Lover” is a tender piano‑driven ballad exploring heartbreak, vulnerability, and emotional closure. James Blunt, a British singer‑songwriter and former soldier, became internationally known for his intimate vocal delivery and reflective songwriting.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Emmy-Dell

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The Father of Make Believe — Coheed and Cambria (2005)

“The Father of Make Believe,” from Coheed and Cambria’s sprawling sci‑fi concept universe The Amory Wars, blends progressive rock, post‑hardcore energy, and Claudio Sanchez’s unmistakable vocals. Coheed is known for their intricate storytelling, technical guitar work, and genre‑bending sound. 

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Emmy-Dell

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Hordes of Khan — Sabaton (2010)

“Hordes of Khan,” from Sabaton’s Coat of Arms, is a high‑intensity power‑metal track recounting the conquests of Genghis Khan with the band’s signature blend of historical storytelling and driving riffs. Sabaton, a Swedish metal band, is known for turning military history into epic anthems. Watch out for that B Standard tuning on bass!

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Emmy-Dell

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I've Always Been Crazy — Waylon Jennings (1978)

“I’ve Always Been Crazy,” from Waylon Jennings’ outlaw‑country era, is a reflective, rebellious track blending rugged honesty with smooth country groove. Jennings, a pioneer of the outlaw movement, reshaped country music with his distinctive voice and fiercely independent spirit. 

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Scram

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As Icicles Fall — Ne Obliviscaris (2012)

“As Icicles Fall,” from the Australian progressive‑extreme metal band Ne Obliviscaris, blends violin, harsh vocals, clean vocals, and complex rhythmic structures into a sweeping, emotional composition. The band is known for pushing genre boundaries with technical musicianship and dynamic arrangements.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @albatross213

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 🌞😀🌞 Enjoy! 🌞😀🌞

It's been a while since I last played some NeO, I'm so rusty 😶

This one really captures an era, really fun to hear this again

That's a beautiful song.

I played this a few times laboring under the delusion that 100% is a possibility - don't think it is with my limited attention span

Thanks for choosing my song suggestion!

havent heard blunt in ages, only knew of his hit song and another newer one i remixed for a contest a couple of years ago, so it was interesting to play this song.

this one was cool, the galloping section made me want to play barracuda by heart

surprised its only int 4.5 thought it'd be higher but im always happy with harder songs, supposed to be a challenge afterall

intro is kinda tough will have to rr it. 2025, where all are you guys listening to new music now adays? cause past years ive really just found stuff on here but i do think less people are charting nowadays as it is a bit more demanding. Still just curious cause i do want to find newer music.

That´s cheese with cheese but a great beg song (3)

Hell yeah! First... i played that having a really dirty rhythm tone on - that got the room filled with Ramones vibe totally - wow, an then that perfect intermediate triplet training section - uh yeah - sooo made my day (4.5)

oh i´ve been missing that unique voice.
Badly performed on sightread (7)

Pfuuuh - hardest Sab tune i had to play so far (8.5) cool

Will be seeing em boys live in 2 weeks, yay

a bit better

Ah, just gotta love that

My mind works in mysterious ways when I'm testing difficulty ratings 😅

3 hours ago, cacahuate51 said:

intro is kinda tough will have to rr it. 2025, where all are you guys listening to new music now adays? cause past years ive really just found stuff on here but i do think less people are charting nowadays as it is a bit more demanding. Still just curious cause i do want to find newer music.

Features on new tracks with artists I follow:

Video game soundtracks:

Movie soudtracks:

Festival/music magazines on social media (promo clips for live shows/new releases)

Now I check Jesea Lee's posts on Fridays with new release and trending tracks from when you shared one of his videos on here

BTW I figured out a major key for posting embedded youtube links on the forum, it doesn't like having a new line character immediately after it so paste it directly left of a word and it will convert the link to the video every time!! 🫡

🎶🎸🌘 CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT!!!!

YEEAAHHH!!! ✌😎✌🤩✌😎✌🤩

Thank you @drand for being such an uplifting host!!!

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Coheed and Cambria - The Father of Make Believe (Lead adv)

I spent a great sunday afternoon RR-ing this... Exactly the kind of practice I need!!

In my humble opinion, this would be (7), meaning it is a tough challenge for me!!!

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Sabaton - Hordes of Khan (RHY adv)

The first try went better than expected, so that is OK for now...

In my humble opinion, this would be (6)

oh yes, i did well

Have a nice musweek everyone! Thanks for hosting @drand !

James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover. Forget to shot the Lead.

Coheed and Cambria - The Father of Make Believe

Sabaton - Hordes of Khan

Loverboy - The Kid is Hot Tonite. Strange chart and tone.

Waylon Jennings - I’ve Always Been Crazy

Ne Obliviscaris - As Icicles Fall

All the Leads are completely not mine. Impossible.

Gog (10) absolutely

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Fun song to play!

8 hours ago, drand said:

Features on new tracks with artists I follow:

Video game soundtracks:

Movie soudtracks:

Festival/music magazines on social media (promo clips for live shows/new releases)

Now I check Jesea Lee's posts on Fridays with new release and trending tracks from when you shared one of his videos on here

BTW I figured out a major key for posting embedded youtube links on the forum, it doesn't like having a new line character immediately after it so paste it directly left of a word and it will convert the link to the video every time!! 🫡

Thanks!!!

After 6 months (went back and seemed like since tv theme week) I havent been able to post vids consistantly and now I can spam them 😎.

also noticed now that when i edit posts it no longer take ages to load (eternal loading screen) which is a miracle 🥳

"Features on new tracks with artists I follow:" oh ok, so you follow on youtube? or on what social media
Haven't seen a music magazine in ages but ill keep my eyes open👀 True i need to play /vary movies and videogames more often. I get too stuck in the same stuff.

Anyways, thanks again

Thanks for the week @drand Lots of fun songs and even 5 string bass 🤩

🤯🫠🫣

I deserved more than just one strike....