Welcome to the CF Rocksmith 2014 Championship!

-= Week 664 =-

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Previous' week Winners are:

Lead:
- Beginner: @EmbraceTheAbsurd (94)
- Intermediate: @jimmy655 (96.83)
- Advanced: @robolechuga (95.57)
- Masterclass: @shaggy_malagy (87)

Rhythm:
- Beginner: LOST TROPHY
- Intermediate: @ALSRC (95.57)
- Advanced: @drand (95)
- Masterclass: @pedropmf (97.09)

Bass:
- Beginner: @figital (100)
- Intermediate: @theMaelstro (99.21)
- Intermediate Bonus: @theMaelstro (99.54)
- Advanced: @Mikson (98.31)
- Masterclass: @Nomgoose (99.43)

Congrats to all winners. Well done!

This week's songs are:

Lead Path:
Beginner: The Warning - Hell You Call A Dream (3*) (D Drop C) selected by jimbobmccecil
Intermediate: Evanescence - Tourniquet (4) (E Standard) selected by drand
Advanced: Killswitch Engage - I Believe (6.5) (E Standard) selected by cacahuate51
Masterclass: Warbringer - The Sword And The Cross (8) (D Standard) selected by Vodka
Masterclass Bonus: Deep Purple - Child in Time (8) (E Standard) selected by shotfirer

Rhythm Path:
Beginner: The Warning - Hell You Call A Dream (3.5^) (D Drop C) selected by jimbobmccecil
Intermediate: Evanescence - Tourniquet (4) (E Standard) selected by drand
Advanced: Killswitch Engage - I Believe (6) (E Standard) selected by cacahuate51
Masterclass: Warbringer - The Sword And The Cross (8) (D Standard) selected by Vodka

Bass Path:
Beginner: Killswitch Engage - I Believe (3*) (D Standard) selected by cacahuate51
Intermediate: The Warning - Hell You Call A Dream (4.5) (B Standard) selected by jimbobmccecil
Intermediate Bonus: Evanescence - Tourniquet (4) (B Standard) selected by drand
Advanced: Klone - Grim Dance (6) (Drop D) selected by Mikson
Masterclass: Tower of Power - Come On With It (8) (E Standard) selected by jimmy655
Masterclass Bonus: Deep Purple - Child in Time (8) (E Standard) selected by shotfirer

(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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🤘😀🤘 Happy Week 664 everyone! 🤘😀🤘 

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Thank you to everyone who submitted song requests!

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The Warning — Hell You Call A Dream (2024)

“Hell You Call A Dream” showcases The Warning’s explosive blend of modern rock, sharp hooks, and emotional intensity. The young Mexican trio has become a global force thanks to their tight musicianship and commanding stage presence. This track hits with driving rhythms and soaring vocals — a great test of precision and dynamic control. 

🙏 Thanks for the charts, @Jessiecat (Back to charting recently!! 😄) and @Shiroo

Shiroo's version (not as active charting but still rocking)

🪫Can't tune that low? Pitch-shifted version here, make sure you delete the original file from your game to avoid duplicate ID messing with game: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LiS6WAaRk-Y6xZ8A2t4KCVXzU1JTuqRg/view?usp=sharing

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Evanescence — Tourniquet (2003)

“Tourniquet,” from Evanescence’s breakthrough album Fallen, merges gothic atmosphere, nu‑metal heaviness, and Amy Lee’s unmistakable vocals. The band’s dramatic, orchestral‑tinged sound helped shape early‑2000s rock, and this track delivers emotional weight alongside crunchy riffs and dynamic shifts — a great pick for expressive playing. 

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @firekorn

🪫Can't tune that low? Pitch-shifted version here, make sure you delete the original file from your game to avoid duplicate ID messing with game: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qd1r5UGdLw193NCAl3rEtBBABNPWc1Uj/view?usp=sharing

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Killswitch Engage — I Believe (2025)

Released in early 2025, “I Believe” showcases Killswitch Engage’s evolved modern metalcore sound — blending soaring melody, tight riffing, and the band’s trademark emotional intensity. Their ability to fuse heaviness with hope has made them one of the genre’s most enduring acts. This track delivers punchy rhythms, harmonized leads, and a powerful vocal performance that rewards precision and stamina.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Emmy-Dell

🪫Can't tune that low? Pitch-shifted version here, make sure you delete the original file from your game to avoid duplicate ID messing with game: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xg-rOnK-JIeQee9_kE2Nt16a4jbHuhnQ/view?usp=sharing

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Warbringer — The Sword and the Cross (2025)

Warbringer’s thrash metal assault continues with “The Sword and the Cross,” a track packed with blistering riffs, relentless drumming, and apocalyptic energy. The band, known for modernizing classic thrash while keeping its ferocity intact, delivers a song that feels both cinematic and punishing — perfect for players who love speed, stamina, and aggression. 

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Manch

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Tower of Power — Come On With It (1993)

“Come On With It” brings Tower of Power’s legendary funk energy to the Championship. Known for their razor‑tight horn section, soulful vocals, and groove‑driven arrangements, the band helped define West Coast funk. This track is all about rhythm, feel, and pocket — bassists, prepare for a workout. 

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @mattibassi

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Klone — Grim Dance (2015)

Klone’s “Grim Dance” blends atmospheric progressive rock with haunting melodies and textured guitar work. The French band is known for crafting immersive soundscapes that balance heaviness with introspection. This track’s hypnotic rhythms and dynamic layering make it a rewarding challenge for players who enjoy subtlety and precision. 

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @albatross213 (Charter inactive 🥲)

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Deep Purple — Child in Time (1970)

A monumental classic rock epic, “Child in Time” showcases Deep Purple at their most dramatic and virtuosic. The track builds from quiet tension into explosive crescendos, featuring soaring vocals and one of the most iconic guitar solos of the era. As pioneers of hard rock and proto‑metal, Deep Purple’s influence is immeasurable — and this song is a masterclass in dynamics and emotional pacing. 
(Song is long so I put as a bonus 😊)

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @shotfirer

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🌞😀🌞 Enjoy! 🌞😀🌞

Added some stats I've been working on to my signature if anyone is curious 😊

Lmk if you spot any mistakes or have any ideas 👀

EDIT: Added pitch shifted versions of some songs above so players that can't tune down can still play.

Edited Sunday at 12:07 PM3 days by drand

@drand Thx for the week!

1 hour ago, drand said:

(Song is long so I put as a bonus 😊)

I remember that in the past we even played a song about 13 minutes long for Masterclass, so it's not a problem (although I know @Rodman is unhappy about it, because it should be a maximum of 10 minutes haha 😄)

However, I know this song well and know that the opening and ending parts are just single chords, and only the middle solo is crazy and hard, so adding this as a bonus is a good choice.

Thanks for hosting @drand! Love all of this info you've added for each song this week, alongside the additional stats.

Bass scores:

Quick couple of 100% sight reads:

Maybe one or two more playthroughs and we'll have this one 100%. Love seeing some funk hit the songs!



I cannot tell you how much I am going to loath going for Child in Time, that ending section is probably the only part that's going to be tricky, and I can only enjoy such a great ten minute epic so many times lol.

more broken strings and no spares.... (if i ever post bass scores this is usually the reason)

always fingerstyle the emulated bass btw if that counts for the pure bassists here, but still feels like cheating to me cos the fret spacing just isnt the same as real bass so dont count my scores!

Thanks for the week @drand Great songs that I didn't know 😁

Bass scores

This one is B standard in bass (the more the merrier 🤩)

I feel that this one is easier than Hell you call a dream

More B std 🤩

Maybe I'll try Drop D in the 5 string 🤔

Lots of fun!! 🤩

The pick went flying in the last part 🤣🫠

Just as I thought, that ending is going to be a pain:

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

The Warning - Hell You Call A Dream

Evanescence - Tourniquet

Killswitch Engage - I Believe. Arps...

Klone - Grim Dance

Tower of Power - Come On With It

Deep Purple - Child in Time

Warbringer - The Sword And The Cross. Played it before a few times.

Can't decide what's worse pinch harmonics or arps 😅 let's see how we do!

Loving the new evanescence album, insane vocal performance live always been a big fan and this was the first song I ever heard in an early YouTube fan made music video

This one is a little shot of positivity after the last one 😅 love KSE live what a show 🤩 i am hoping they do what Three Days Grace did and split the vocals with Howard Jones someday but I like what they're doing regardless

the swoooooooooooooooooooooooooord the swoooooooooooooooooooooooord

14 minutes ago, drand said:

Can't decide what's worse pinch harmonics or arps 😅 let's see how we do!

Loving the new evanescence album, insane vocal performance live always been a big fan and this was the first song I ever heard in an early YouTube fan made music video

This one is a little shot of positivity after the last one 😅 love KSE live what a show 🤩 i am hoping they do what Three Days Grace did and split the vocals with Howard Jones someday but I like what they're doing regardless

the swoooooooooooooooooooooooooord the swoooooooooooooooooooooooord

you almost gave me a heart attack, thought the first video was killswitch, was like dayum 98 already?!

I am kicking myself a little, I should have had this one.

Improvements

Guitar scores

Thanks for hosting @drand good set of songs.

@cacahuate51 I wish! now i am the one with the heart attack after seeing @robolechuga scores 🤣

Added some host stats to google sheet below 😊 Anyone feeling inspired to host?? 😁 only a bit over 2 and a half years of constant hosting and you can dethrone @Rodman 😂

21 minutes ago, drand said:

@cacahuate51 I wish! now i am the one with the heart attack after seeing @robolechuga scores 🤣

Added some host stats to google sheet below 😊 Anyone feeling inspired to host?? 😁 only a bit over 2 and a half years of constant hosting and you can dethrone @Rodman 😂

oof 13 more weeks and i can have 51 :)
edit: oh... and i guess 14 would also mean a year of my weeks was fun... for me atleast xD
I dont think ive seen @Mortalo before? pretty crazzy hes close to rodman, mustve been the ogs. lets see if the elder gets summoned.

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robo making us practice i see :P

22 hours ago, drand said:

Can't decide what's worse pinch harmonics or arps 😅 let's see how we do!

Loving the new evanescence album, insane vocal performance live always been a big fan and this was the first song I ever heard in an early YouTube fan made music video

This one is a little shot of positivity after the last one 😅 love KSE live what a show 🤩 i am hoping they do what Three Days Grace did and split the vocals with Howard Jones someday but I like what they're doing regardless

the swoooooooooooooooooooooooooord the swoooooooooooooooooooooooord

OK @drand we need to have a serious talk about your playthrough and guitar technique.

I watched your videos thoroughly and noticed

WHO IS THIS CUTIE:

I have some issues with my hands detection. I think I must change my strings someday.

Thanks for the new week! B standard, always fun :D

I had a really tiresome day though, so it's not going to get any better than this:

By the way, yesterday I saw Textures (progressive metal) and Arson (hardcore punk) at a local festival. It was great fun, I got properly fucked up in the moshpits :D

53 minutes ago, MaltaSoron said:

By the way, yesterday I saw Textures (progressive metal) and Arson (hardcore punk) at a local festival. It was great fun, I got properly fucked up in the moshpits :D

i dont think i have heard either but both sound fun! do you know if the textures psarcs are any good? i saw there were 11 but no arson unforunatley