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Welcome to the CF Rocksmith 2014 Championship!

-= Week 669 =-

=> How and Why join the Championships?
=> Rocksmith 2014 Championships rules

Previous' week Winners are:

Lead:
- Beginner: @EmbraceTheAbsurd (94)
- Intermediate: @jimmy655 (96.38)
- Advanced: @cacahuate51 (93.53)
- Masterclass: @Mikson (85)
- Masterclass Bonus: @shaggy_malagy (95)
- God of Guitar: @shaggy_malagy (85)

Rhythm:
- Beginner: @EmbraceTheAbsurd (94)
- Intermediate: @ALSRC (98.45)
- Advanced: @jimmy655 (92.3)
- Masterclass: @pedropmf (96.97)

Bass:
- Beginner: @MotivatedCF (100)
- Intermediate: @MaltaSoron (97)
- Advanced: @lowender (99.33)
- Masterclass: @JobwanMojo (99.89)
- God of Bass: @pedropmf (98.83)

Congrats to all winners. Well done!

More great news. There are players to be promoted to higher rank this week.

- @MotivatedCF is promoted to Intermediate class in Bass path.

Congratulations and good luck with new challenges!
In case the above players do not accept promotion, please advise accordingly in the post so we can revert back to previous Class.

This week's songs are:

Lead Path:
Beginner: Kavinsky - Nightcall (3.5^) (E Standard) selected by cacahuate51
Beginner Bonus: Snot - My Balls (3*) (Eb Drop Db) selected by drand
Intermediate: Bullet For My Valentine - Fever (5.5^) (D Drop C) selected by drand
Intermediate Bonus: Electric Callboy - The Way You Are (4.5) (E Standard) selected by Daz40
Advanced: Nothing More - Jenny (6.5) (C# Drop B) selected by loudly
Advanced Bonus: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Marmalade March (7.5*) (E Standard) selected by aNDESmASAMUNE
Masterclass: Between the Buried and Me - Autodidact (8.5) (C# Standard) selected by drand
Masterclass Bonus: Dark Tranquillity - Edenspring (8) (Eb Standard) selected by Vodka

Rhythm Path:
Beginner: Kavinsky - Nightcall (4^) (E Standard) selected by cacahuate51
Intermediate: Electric Callboy - The Way You Are (4.5) (E Standard) selected by Daz40
Advanced: Bullet For My Valentine - Fever (6) (D Drop C) selected by drand
Masterclass: Between the Buried and Me - Autodidact (8.5) (C# Standard) selected by drand
Masterclass Bonus: Dark Tranquillity - Edenspring (8) (Eb Standard) selected by Vodka

Bass Path:
Beginner: Thievery Corporation - All That We Perceive (2.5) (E Standard) selected by JobwanMojo
Beginner Bonus: Kavinsky - Nightcall (1) (Drop D) selected by cacahuate51
Intermediate: Bullet For My Valentine - Fever (4.5) (D Drop C) selected by drand
Intermediate Bonus: Electric Callboy - The Way You Are (4) (E Standard) selected by Daz40
Advanced: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Marmalade March (6.5) (E Standard) selected by aNDESmASAMUNE
Advanced Bonus: Dark Tranquillity - Edenspring (6) (Eb Standard) selected by Vodka
Masterclass: Dirty Loops - Old Armando Had A Farm (10^) (E Standard) selected by Emmy-Dell
Masterclass Bonus: Between the Buried and Me - Autodidact (8) (G#/ Ab Standard) - Bonus Rhythm path!!!! selected by drand
God of Bass: Dirty Loops - Old Armando Had A Farm (10) (E Standard) selected by Emmy-Dell [Week 1 of 2]

(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 669 everyone! 🤘😀🤘

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🫵 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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Kavinsky — Nightcall (2010)

REST IN PEACE 🙏 To me this is one of the greatest songs of all time... A defining track of the synthwave revival, “Nightcall” delivers brooding atmosphere, neon‑lit nostalgia, and that unmistakable retro pulse. Kavinsky’s cinematic production makes this a vibe-heavy chart focused on timing, restraint, and groove.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Emmy-Dell !

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Snot — My Balls (1997)

Had to put this one in this week, the ones on theme here are self-explanatory 🤣 Raw, irreverent, and full of late‑90s hardcore attitude, “My Balls” hits with punchy riffs and relentless energy. Snot’s fusion of punk, metal, and groove makes this a scrappy, high‑tempo challenge for players who like things loud and unfiltered.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @audioooo !

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Bullet For My Valentine — Fever (2010)

“Fever” delivers BFMV’s polished metalcore sound: soaring choruses, tight riffs, and infectious hooks. The track’s mix of aggression and melody makes it a great pick for players who enjoy fast palm‑muting, punchy rhythms, and big vocal-driven moments.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @xanered !

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Thievery Corporation — All That We Perceive (2002)

A lush downtempo classic blending trip‑hop, world music textures, and hypnotic grooves. Thievery Corporation’s smooth production creates a meditative, flowing chart that rewards feel and subtlety over brute force.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Hikikomori !

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Electric Callboy — The Way You Are (2026)

Electric Callboy’s high‑energy blend of metalcore, EDM, and tongue‑in‑cheek swagger shines in “The Way You Are.” Packed with punchy riffs, glossy synths, and the band’s signature playful intensity, this track is a blast to play — fast, tight, and full of momentum.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Emmy-Dell !

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Nothing More — Jenny (2014)

A powerful modern rock track blending emotional storytelling with dynamic instrumentation. “Jenny” hits hard both musically and thematically, with tight grooves and expressive vocal lines that translate into a chart full of intensity and nuance.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Staji !

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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets — Marmalade March (2016)

A kaleidoscope of psychedelic riffs, frenetic grooves, and swirling textures. PPC’s off‑kilter songwriting creates a chart full of twists, turns, and rhythmic surprises — perfect for players who love controlled chaos and colorful guitar lines.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Hypercat !

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Dark Tranquillity — Edenspring (1995)

A cornerstone of melodic death metal, “Edenspring” showcases Dark Tranquillity’s signature blend of harmonized leads, driving rhythms, and emotional intensity. The track’s fluid guitar work and dynamic shifts make it a rewarding test of stamina and melodic precision.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @vuducult !

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Between the Buried and Me — Autodidact (2005)

BTBAM’s progressive mastery is on full display: genre‑hopping sections, intricate riffs, and cinematic transitions. “Autodidact” is a journey — demanding, technical, and deeply satisfying for players who enjoy long-form prog challenges.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Hikikomori !

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Dirty Loops — Old Armando Had A Farm (2020)

Dirty Loops bring their trademark fusion wizardry to this wild, hyper‑technical reimagining. Expect blistering bass runs, jazz‑pop harmonies, and rhythmic trickery that keeps you on your toes. A playground for players who love precision and musical chaos.

🙏 Thanks for the chart, @Emmy-Dell !

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🌞😀🌞 Enjoy! 🌞😀🌞

I think ive played them all except for dark tranquility song, will be a fun stacked week thanks drand :)
wonder if loudly will stop by, havent seen them in ages!

TOP GAINS OF LAST WEEK

@Vodka (I) gained 8% on "Tsukino Tempest - Night-blooming Beauty" (I) on Lead!

@Vodka (A) gained 13% on "Tsukino Tempest - Night-blooming Beauty" (A) on Rhythm!

@ALSRC (A) gained 1.04% on "Slash feat. Brian Johnson - Killing Floor" (A) on Bass!

Well done 👏 Keep shredding!!

and I shoulda just put this one here to begin with oooops

LAST WEEK'S RANKED SONG MASTERED (99+%)

@MotivatedCF mastered Bass on "Motörhead - Sympathy for the Devil (The Rolling Stones Cover)" (B) with 100%!

@EmbraceTheAbsurd mastered Bass on "Motörhead - Sympathy for the Devil (The Rolling Stones Cover)" (B) with 99%!

@lowender mastered Bass on "Slash feat. Brian Johnson - Killing Floor" (A) with 99.33%!

@ALSRC mastered Bass on "Slash feat. Brian Johnson - Killing Floor" (A) with 99.04%!

@Daz40 mastered Bass on "Slash feat. Brian Johnson - Killing Floor" (A) with 99%!

@Mikson mastered Bass on "Slash feat. Brian Johnson - Killing Floor" (A) with 99%!

@drand mastered Bass on "Slash feat. Brian Johnson - Killing Floor" (A) with 99%!

@shaggy_malagy mastered Bass on "Tsukino Tempest - Night-blooming Beauty" (M) with 99%!

@Nomgoose mastered Bass on "Tsukino Tempest - Night-blooming Beauty" (M) with 99.35%!

@pedropmf mastered Bass on "Tsukino Tempest - Night-blooming Beauty" (M) with 99.45%!

@JobwanMojo mastered Bass on "Tsukino Tempest - Night-blooming Beauty" (M) with 99.89%!

 

Well played!! 👏

LAST WEEK'S PLAY STREAK HIGHLIGHTS

@Rodman is on a 495-week active play streak (their longest streak yet). Their first week was Week 38 and they have played a total of 630 weeks!

@cacahuate51 is on a 135-week active play streak (their longest streak yet). Their first week was Week 442 and they have played a total of 212 weeks!

@Daz40 is on a 5-week active play streak (longest: 32 weeks). Their first week was Week 400 and they have played a total of 195 weeks!

Keep it up!! 👏

POSSIBLE PROMOTIONS

@Daz40 do you want to promote to Advanced Lead since you won the Motorhead chart?

--USURPER

@Mikson do you want to promote to Masterclass Lead since you won the Slash chart?

--NO

@MotivatedCF do you want to promote to Intermediate Bass since you aced the Motorhead chart?

--YES

a bit toasted now 😄 toasted enough i missed the score but can def be improved ha
but love the vids/breakdowns... had to give it a go

2 hours ago, drand said:

POSSIBLE PROMOTIONS

@Daz40 do you want to promote to Advanced Lead since you won the Motorhead chart?
@Mikson do you want to promote to Masterclass Lead since you won the Slash chart?
@MotivatedCF do you want to promote to Intermediate Bass since you aced the Motorhead chart?

Tempting?? It was not really a 7 for Lead advanced and I barely win Intermediate lead .
BUT!!. yea why not I will take the challenge for a few weeks and see how It goes. I can always drop back down
Thanks!

EDIT! which Means I win the Advanced last week right ??
Sorry @cacahuate51 😁get my name up there 🤣

I apologize in advance to anyone playing the masterclass bass song 😂
Henrik Linder is one hell of a player and trying to put the chart together was a pain in the butt; let alone trying to play it too. Doubt I will make much movement from this.

Thanks for the new week! What a lot of fun songs :D

By the way, there's a music video for The way you are:

57 minutes ago, Daz40 said:

Tempting?? It was not really a 7 for Lead advanced and I barely win Intermediate lead .
BUT!!. yea why not I will take the challenge for a few weeks and see how It goes. I can always drop back down
Thanks!

EDIT! which Means I win the Advanced last week right ??
Sorry @cacahuate51 😁get my name up there 🤣

a 97?!?! you monster xD you tooks it from me . great job and good to see you get promoted finally, looks like the revisiting old cdlcs from championship has made you better!

edit: waaaait a second.. you got a 97% on the original song not on the motorhead cover.

yea, nice song i tested before but never had space in my weeks. Glad it got selected. Will look at their music cause i enjoy them

seemed a bit easier than bfmv

I knew I had tested a participants suggestion recently that was 356 just couldnt remember which one it was until now. fun song.

Maybe we'll get @aNDESmASAMUNE to pop by 🫡

yeah... this could be gob imo. But glad you chose an easy song for mikson and his recent promotion XD

Edit: @drand i think the bass path in between the burried is actually in the bonus rhythm?

1 hour ago, cacahuate51 said:

edit: waaaait a second.. you got a 97% on the original song not on the motorhead cover.

🤣 I did,, cancel everything I said and did.. put me back In intermediate.. what a bloody fool

(But It Nearly Worked though DAmnn) 😂

I found it useful to make a bass tab for the middle section of Edenspring, it's kind of impossible for me read and practice that bit in Rocksmith note highway notation. (Generated using Tonelib Jam. Tonelib Jam can read pscarc files, and lets you play along using tab or music notation if you want to practice that rather than tone highway notation. But of course it doesn't score your accuracy. Also lets you amplify a part using a synthesizer if it's hard to hear a part in the mix.)

10 hours ago, drand said:

POSSIBLE PROMOTIONS

@MotivatedCF do you want to promote to Intermediate Bass since you aced the Motorhead chart?

@drand Sure, let's gooo!

Thank you in any case (insert "i'm not worth" meme here :)). We'll see how it goes. I'll request to be demoted (if that's a thing and if it's OK) if a couple of weeks of being over-challenged are dragging me down 😅

2 hours ago, jimmy655 said:

I found it useful to make a bass tab for the middle section of Edenspring, it's kind of impossible for me read and practice that bit in Rocksmith note highway notation. (Generated using Tonelib Jam. Tonelib Jam can read pscarc files, and lets you play along using tab or music notation if you want to practice that rather than tone highway notation. But of course it doesn't score your accuracy. Also lets you amplify a part using a synthesizer if it's hard to hear a part in the mix.)

@jimmy655 Interesting! Is it this one? https://tonelib.net/jam-overview.html

omg impossible to sightread those

rhythm (8.5)

pffffffffffffffffff OH (10)

that´s more my level today (4)

4 hours ago, jimmy655 said:

I found it useful to make a bass tab for the middle section of Edenspring, it's kind of impossible for me read and practice that bit in Rocksmith note highway notation. (Generated using Tonelib Jam. Tonelib Jam can read pscarc files, and lets you play along using tab or music notation if you want to practice that rather than tone highway notation. But of course it doesn't score your accuracy. Also lets you amplify a part using a synthesizer if it's hard to hear a part in the mix.)

if its the part im thinking of both parts look pretty unreadable to me (chart issue). But pretty neat you can do that and its on sale for 44$ pretty sure someone said there was another free tool that could do that aswell but dont remember who... i guess the voldemort program (it "who shall not be name" surprised they censored it xD) might? idk havent opened it in a while

the charts seem pretty samey though so not sure why .5 difference other than ig rhythm might be used to string skipping? neither charts have a solo though.

i think this could be rated higher...

some chords were not detecting luckily its only a couple sections so kinda hard to judge. id say atleast 6.5 though just cause its fast, not too common chords and yeah...

ggwp.
dunno if its my guitar, the chart (all the chord pitched slides) , or its hard.. but i havent gotten that low in a while 😅.

ah this is how i remember charts feeling like when i first entered. somehow still more doable than the one above.

good to have a challenging masterclass song.

Thanks for the week @drand Varied week with lots to choose 🤩

This reminded me of Blink 182 🤣

I think the bass rating is a bit high (or I improved and now can play a 7 😅)

Slaps, pops and tapping?? I could manage at 50% speed 🤣

6 minutes ago, ALSRC said:

This reminded me of Blink 182 🤣

that's blasphemy 🤣 wheres the report button?!

14 hours ago, drand said:

@Mikson do you want to promote to Masterclass Lead since you won the Slash chart?