August 4Aug 4 On 1/6/2026 at 6:35 AM, PeterthePapercomPoser said:Here is a list of Manually-Awardable Badges that aren't directly related to a competition or event:Musical DebatorMelophileHolding Strong OpinionsHistory BuffPhilosopher of MusicTheory BuffOrchestration BuffKeen EarKeen EyeMusicologistIvory TicklerSymphonistChamber GuruTroubadourConcertophileOutstanding OrchestratorMaestroSoloistMaster of ImprovisationSkilled ArrangerFilm BuffVideo Game BuffYou've Got RhythmGot PublishedGot PerformedTune SmithProlific ComposerCounterpoint WizardSick BeatsPeriod ComposerArdent ProducerHepcatAleatoric ComposerBandoDrum MajorPop Song AficionadoBrass AficionadoWoodwind AficionadoString AficionadoFilm ComposerRecording ArtistMusical DramatistChallengerAvid ListenerMusical SocialiteIngenious HarmonizerDance Music ImpresarioHeadbanging RockerMusical StorytellerMusical ExplorerVGM EnthusiastFilm Music EnthusiastSculptor of SoundAudiophileIdea PeddlerStar PerformerChoir MasterMusical ArchitectImmaculate EngraverImpeccable TasteLocal LurkerAbstract ComposerGuitar GuruCollaboratorAccomplished VirtuosoMusical AdvisorElegant ClassicistAmorous RomanticistProgrammatic ComposerMaster of SubtletyDedicateeLo-Fi AudiophileBetter Than ThatguyLavender Hands EffectArdent ReviewerThe Colossus of ProraFeel free to suggest badges as well!- PeterthePapercomPoserP.S.: And if you'd like to request one of these badges to be awarded to someone (another composer or yourself as well) feel free to nominate them in the Award Request Thread!I have a few ideas, so I'll write them down.1 - Groover: I like the sound of the word 'Groover'!Although there are some rhythm-related badges already, it would be cool to have one specifically awarded to creators of tracks with that groove, like in jazz-fusion or funk. It would be fun to hear more groovy tracks on this forum.2 - Meticulous Composer: Literally, a badge awarded to those who submit a piece where every element, such as DAW playback, performance articulation, and panning, has been meticulously crafted.3 - Gentleman: This is a bit different from music.However, I think kind members are important to the community. So, it would be great if someone who has been treated kindly gave something back to that person.4 - Synthesizer Master: To everyone creating amazing sounds with synthesizers! An icon resembling a small Moog synthesizer might be a good idea, something that’s instantly recognizable as a synth.5 - Mixing Master: To the creator of a track with amazing mixing!6 - Stimulator: This badge is for creators who spark inspiration in others, whether a track sparked a new idea or motivated someone to start creating. It’s awarded to those who serve as a great source of inspiration for the community members.By the way, how about introducing a system where members can anonymously nominate someone for a badge by simply providing their username (the person you want to give it to, with an @ symbol) and the reason?I imagine some people might want to award a badge but feel a bit too shy to post in the "Award Request Thread." It’s a shame that such great badges exist but aren't being used very much!Best,Lithl.
August 9Aug 9 Author As per @Lithl 's suggestion, some new badges have been published!On 8/4/2026 at 6:43 AM, Lithl said:By the way, how about introducing a system where members can anonymously nominate someone for a badge by simply providing their username (the person you want to give it to, with an @ symbol) and the reason?I imagine some people might want to award a badge but feel a bit too shy to post in the "Award Request Thread."It’s a shame that such great badges exist but aren't being used very much!Yes - good point! If you wish to anonymously nominate someone for an award, you can message any of the staff privately and we will take your nomination into consideration!
August 10Aug 10 Oh! These are great badges!Thank you @PeterthePapercomPoser and the support team!I like the designs for "Synthesizer Wizard," "Gentlefolk," and "Stimulator" are especially wonderful! Very nice!If you wish to anonymously nominate someone for an award, you can message any of the staff privately and we will take your nomination into consideration!Also, adding this text to the first post in this topic ( @PeterthePapercomPoser's post listing the awards) might make things clearer!By the way, there is someone I would like to nominate for a badge, so I’ll take this opportunity to mention it here.Person's name: @Vasilis MichaelBadge: Meticulous ComposerTopic for the badge: https://www.youngcomposers.com/t50201/sonata-no-26-in-a-major-binary/Reason: I think the piano composition itself is crafted with incredible precision—including the interplay between the left and right hands. Furthermore, the piano playback is really amazing; the articulation and sound clarity reflect that same meticulous attention to detail, which is why I wanted to award him this badge.His pieces are always wonderful, after all :)Best,Lithl. Edited August 10Aug 10 by Lithl
August 10Aug 10 6 hours ago, Lithl said:Oh! These are great badges!Thank you @PeterthePapercomPoser and the support team!I like the designs for "Synthesizer Wizard," "Gentlefolk," and "Stimulator" are especially wonderful! Very nice!Also, adding this text to the first post in this topic ( @PeterthePapercomPoser's post listing the awards) might make things clearer!By the way, there is someone I would like to nominate for a badge, so I’ll take this opportunity to mention it here.Person's name: @Vasilis MichaelBadge: Meticulous ComposerTopic for the badge: https://www.youngcomposers.com/t50201/sonata-no-26-in-a-major-binary/Reason: I think the piano composition itself is crafted with incredible precision—including the interplay between the left and right hands. Furthermore, the piano playback is really amazing; the articulation and sound clarity reflect that same meticulous attention to detail, which is why I wanted to award him this badge.His pieces are always wonderful, after all :)Best,Lithl.Wow, my friend, thank you so much for this! ❤️ I honestly didn’t expect it, and it means a lot to me. Being described as a “Meticulous Composer” is a particularly meaningful compliment, because I really do care deeply about the smallest details in my music — from the interaction between the hands and the articulation to the harmonic choices and the overall character of a piece.I’m especially touched that you chose the Sonata No. 26 as an example, but even more by the fact that you see this quality throughout my work. After all, these pieces are a very personal part of my musical journey.Thank you again for your kindness and support, my friend. I’m genuinely grateful to have my music appreciated in such a thoughtful way. ❤️
14 hours ago14 hr Author @MK_Piano has provided some very creative ideas for the possible badges for the "From Nothing, to Something" Summer 2026 Competition! Check them out:"L'alchimiste Award"- for the most imaginative transformation of the text into music."Dans l’Esprit de Verlaine Award" - for the piece that best captured the spirit of Verlaines poem."The Poème d'Amour Award" - reserved for the piece voted to have best captured the sensation of love."The Évocation Award" - reserved for the piece voted to have best captured the sensation of summer.Of course, don't forget that there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards as well. And all the participants will receive a participant award while all the reviewers will receive an ardent reviewer badge in one of three tiers. Don't forget that the competition ends September 24th! We only have a month left! Of course - let us know what other badges we could award to the winners of this competition! We're going for French names of the badges/awards to accord with the French poem that the competition is based on.
12 hours ago12 hr 1 hour ago, PeterthePapercomPoser said:@MK_Piano has provided some very creative ideas for the possible badges for the "From Nothing, to Something" Summer 2026 Competition! Check them out:"L'alchimiste Award"- for the most imaginative transformation of the text into music."Dans l’Esprit de Verlaine Award" - for the piece that best captured the spirit of Verlaines poem."The Poème d'Amour Award" - reserved for the piece voted to have best captured the sensation of love."The Évocation Award" - reserved for the piece voted to have best captured the sensation of summer.Of course, don't forget that there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards as well. And all the participants will receive a participant award while all the reviewers will receive an ardent reviewer badge in one of three tiers. Don't forget that the competition ends September 24th! We only have a month left! Of course - let us know what other badges we could award to the winners of this competition! We're going for French names of the badges/awards to accord with the French poem that the competition is based on.What about a award for instrumentation?
50 minutes ago50 min Author 11 hours ago, TristanTheTristan said:What about a award for instrumentation?Could you elaborate please? What specifically would the award be about? And would it have a French name?
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