Hey everybody. Please wish the best birthday to my very lovely friend @troisnyx, who is hitting another awesome milestone. She's such a great composer and meep, and she really deserves some support right now. I'm just giving her a little bump!

トワニクスさん, おたんじょうびおめでとう!

-Tin3Sn.

Holy hell I've been away for some time. Hope to get that fixed soon.

Alright. Who here remembers this? https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/529535

I sure do. And in times like these, sometimes games like that are a great mode of escapism back to when times were actually cool. You know, free of algorithms, crazy AI-generated videos, when the pop we hear today was in its heyday. But alas, that's not why I'm writing this. I could've talked about this any day of the year. There's something far more important:

Duck Life is going to hit a legendary milestone this year, in just a few weeks: 15 years. Yep, 15 years since this game that defined an entire generation got published to Newgrounds. And when I say an entire generation, I sure as hell mean it. I can still remember back in like the early 2010s playing this game and its soundtrack forming the seeds that would eventually grow into whoever Tin3Sn was today. And I've even read someone who said that it is one of the three big games that shaped Gen Z, so who are we to dispute its greatness?

This momentous occasion deserves something from me, even if it's just a redo of the theme song, because Duck Life is one of the games I owe everything to. I really hope whoever reads this contributes something to the occasion. Surely, among the sea of users here, at least one of you who reads this was of age to understand that this game was something special, and I really hope you still remember it. The games are so precious, and they deserve our love and preservation.

I'm gonna tag my song with #ducklife15, and if you want your creation to be associated with this post, tag it with that too. Otherwise, I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to go out if you have the time, maybe draw a work of fanart or something, and publish it here for the game's birthday. It's a piece of history and I can't let it be forgotten.

In advance of the birthday, happy 15 years, Duck Life.

-Tin.

Here are some updates for you guys over the past month.

First off, I found that Christmas Joy just 2000 f-ing views, and I then discovered that I had officially published 50 songs to the audio portal with Powerfully Stricken being the most recent. Having started out as small as I did, it amazes me just how far I've come in the past few months (ty Tankmas 2024 for the popularity boost!).

To have fans and friends as big as I do is always a nice boost of support. I don't say this enough, but it really is an honour for large creators out there to still enjoy my music as much as I do. I do recognize that my reviews tend to be really helpful compared to others', but still. The number of people who start following me after I write a review of one of their songs or artworks is amazing.

Third, I've found myself preoccupied with following the lovely art of at @shiverwar. It all started when I saw To a Sonorous Serenity (a great gift to the lovely Troisnyx), and then I looked at his other stuff and fell in love. It really feels like he's resurrecting the mid 2010s, a great period of time for indie artists everywhere (and especially inspiring for me). Please do give him some love~!

But the most defining part of the month, though, has been loading myself up with projects. I'm currently juggling a 5x5 project for the year, several collabs, an entire album I hope to have released by the summer, and maybe even some gifts to some friends. I did, however, finish my Video Game Music Challenge entry a few days ago and I have that uploaded. What might be most amazing though is that I am one of the contributors to the monumental NG 30th anniversary collab. I still feel somewhat fluttered thinking about working with legends on this website, some of whom have accounts older than my own life.

That's all for now though, my dears. I have a lot to get to (including some stuff I have to keep secret), so I leave you with wishes warmth and glow even through Spring!

-Tin.

Here's the first Tin3Sn post of the 2025!

I've just attained 50 followers, with @bbank being the 50th. This is a big mark for me as an artist and it seemed almost unthinkable just a month ago, but here we are.

Right now I'm going through a lot in my own life, what with New Year's resolutions and all, but I haven't forgotten about the fandom I have here. In fact, quite the opposite. I've got a lot of stuff planned for this year, so don't worry about missing out, you'll get to hear a lot from me this is year. College is a great place to grow your socials lol.

Thank you again to anyone who's followed me! I really appreciate it.

-Tin.

Alright. 2024 is officially over, and what a crazy year it has been. It's only been 4 or so months on Newgrounds for me, but so much has happened that it deserves a recap. Here are some of the highlights from that short time.

The very first activity on my account here was a review of WaterFlame's legendary Rocket Race and publishing 272. Not a bad way to start, but things got much better.

Not long after I reviewed Troisnyx's Tsukikanade and got my first reaction to something I wrote. It was naturally very flattering, but I was reminded of the importance of "equality" and meeting others on the same level, something that's informed a lot of what I've been doing in my own life.

A few days later, @am-zynk became my first follower. Later they became my friend too. I always enjoy seeing the people they follow in my feed.

Fast forward a few more reviews of Troisnyx's songs and I find myself with a friend request from her on September 6. It felt unreal, to the point where it felt my heart was going to fly out of my body. Even still, I don't entirely feel like it happened. But that's enough for now. Instead of harping about how great I am, how about I do some good? I ask any of you who read this to PLEASE consider following her band Two Meeps and Troisnyx herself on bluesky and pre-save on their new single "I Am Afraid": https://show.co/SoZ6MeI. I can't pay myself, but the least I can do is give some visibility. They're a great group, trust me.

Beyond that, September was most defined by a lot of reviews and the publishing of what was initially my most popular song: The Death Ride.

In October, I had fun exploring the Halloween activity here and even contributed my own song for Halloween this year. Autumn Swirl, probably still my favourite song I've written, was also published.

November featured a lot. Most importantly, I got scouted into the audio portal. Definitely a lot of responsibility for me as an artist now (no more posting trashy redos LOL), but it promises great reward in return. It also featured the release of my Christmas album, which really failed to catch fire, but two new followers made me happy: @tapestoppa and @adr3-n. I suspect this had something to do with my absolutely glowing review of Clouds Divide I wrote, but I'm not totally sure. Also huge, I got accepted onto Tankmas during November. More on that soon.

Come December, things really ramped up. I released the song most of you will recognize me for: Christmas Joy. This is the song I wrote for Tankmas, which has also really helped me grow on this platform, when I went from 3 fans to now almost 50. Shoutout to @mrshmoods for helping get me into this project. I oublished an Advent Calendar, which has gotten some acclaim, and even got accepted onto the Video Game Music Challenge this year.

Let's hope for a great 2025!

-Tin3Sn.

PS: To those who are interested in my work, comment what you'd like me to do next year and I'll try to make it work!

Just a test.

@am-zynk

Here are all the songs I redid on the advent calendar this year:

1. O Come All Ye Faithful
2. Here Comes Santa Claus
3. I Saw 3 Ships (unoriginal choice lol)
4. The Bell that Couldn't Jingle
5. O Holy Night
6. Last Christmas
7. Donna & Blitzen
8. March from "The Nutcracker"
9. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa
10. A Rootin' Tootin' Santa Claus
11. O Little Town of Bethlehem
12. The Holiday Season
13. Maria Durch ein Dornwald ging
14. Gaudete
15. Blue Christmas
16. A Marshmallow World
17. Underneath the Tree
18. Count Your Blessings instead of Sheep
19. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
20. Frosty the Snowman
21. It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas
22. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
23. The Man with the Bag
24. Mary's Boy Child
25. Welcome Christmas.

My favourites were probably #14, #16, #15, #7, and #23.

I hope you enjoyed this! I'll do another one next year.

Here are my best and favourite Christmas songs of 2024!

(Rated T because of a single link to an NSFW song).

# Christmas

* Best: Troisnyx - In Anticipation. https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/559369.

* 0: The Found Sound Orchestra - Duck Fat Turkey. https://soundcloud.com/devious-corporation/02-the-fso-duck-fat-turkey?in=devious-corporation/sets/christmas-midgets-the-found-sound-orchestra

* 1: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Canon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm-WAIyBO1A

* 2: Mannheim Steamroller - Still Still Still. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpnGgXL5B3g

* 3: MaxKoMusic - Christmas Is Coming. https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1360631

* 4: Ben Folds Feat. Lindsey Kraft - We Could Have This. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwMZcapZdBs&list=PLZmpSK3klBc4GZyRynHJ_kcxz5gitLPft&index=9

* 5: Ceelo Green - What Christmas Means to Me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFY_5xD17jU

* 6: Christmas Cookie Quest Ending Song. NO LINK AVAILABLE.

* 7: Johnny Mercer / The Pied Pipers - Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuWF2AW7Oj8

* 8: Ben Folds - Me and Maurice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfTESHCqt-U&

* 9: David Arkenstone - We 3 Kings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtOE56Xl0A4

* 10: Albe - Spiritus. https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1383776

* 11: Carlo Poddighe - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. https://canadaeditorial.bandcamp.com/track/have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas

* 12: Foozogz - Hearth's Warming Holiday Cheer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6abNX-_lzc

* 13: Troisnyx ft. Spadezer - Carol of the Drum. https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/990301

# Winter

* Best: Phyrnna - A Joyful Snowfall. https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/779433

* 0: Manhattan Transfer - Snowfall. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WouGmkkXp4Y

* 1: Martin Sasse - Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow. https://martinsasse.bandcamp.com/track/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow

* 2: Phyrnna - Starlight Solstice (EN Version). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3heSS-yBgqA

* 3: Dean Martin - Jingle Bells. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP3RhTbq3Ds

* 4: XG - WINTER WITHOUT YOU. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpU4P9XCiw

* 5: TwistedFW - Dancing in the Snow. https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/1381828

* 6: Louis Armstrong & Velma Middleton - Baby, It's Cold Outside (Mulato Beat Remix). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fInE-3xAYCc

* 7: Hideki Tsutsumi - Landslide. https://soundcloud.com/hideki-kodama/landslide-wremik

* 8: Fiona Apple - Frosty The Snowman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZNShYZjjWk

* 9: Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers - Winter Wonderland (Rise Ashen's Brazilian Beach Mix). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdoxEV54NTE

* 10: Ventures - Frosty the Snowman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azOu4nKq0_k

* 11: Tonal with Ella Fitzgerald - Frosty the Snowman. https://mattpendergast.bandcamp.com/track/frosty-the-snowman-with-ella-fitzgerald

* 12: The National Jazz Trio Of Scotland - Jingle Bells. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nTgmhzjuQA&pp=ygUxVGhlIE5hdGlvbmFsIEphenogVHJpbyBPZiBTY290bGFuZCAtIEppbmdsZSBCZWxscw%3D%3D

* 13: Freddy And The Shore Trotters - What The F-ck Is Snow? (I'm Gonna Die). https://almostvinyl.bandcamp.com/track/what-the-fuck-is-snow-im-gonna-die

# Overall

In the Christmas song department, 2024 was I think notable for having a lot of potential contenders for the best Christmas songs list that didn't quite make it. Beyond that, religious Christmas music got a lot of attention as three of the best songs in the top 5 were religious in nature.

## Gold Finalist!

Troisnyx - In Anticipation.

## Silver Finalist!

Phyrnna - A Joyful Snowfall.

## Bronze Finalist!

The Found Sound Orchestra - Duck Fat Turkey.

## The Rest

* Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Canon.

* Phyrnna - Starlight Solstice (EN Version).

* Mannheim Steamroller - Still Still Still.

* MaxKoMusic - Christmas Is Coming.

* Ben Folds Feat. Lindsey Kraft - We Could Have This.

* Dean Martin - Jingle Bells.

* XG - WINTER WITHOUT YOU.

@TROISNYX

I know I'm not Troisnyx or Jakob-san, but this song by them both SLAPS and you all should totes check it out:

https://twomeeps.bandcamp.com/album/m-t-ore

It's so meep!