Thanks. ^_^ And I shall try.

Dunno! I've gone from being about 3 weeks ahead on those to kinda last minute due to being overly busy the last month. :/

Possibly. :3 I'm awaiting an answer from someone. Actually, I might as well go ahead and submit the stuff to ya - if they're not able or willing to do it, then you'll go up next, if not, then you'll go up on April 29th. I'll PM ya more info.

Psssshhshshaw, XD I'm always so FLATTERED <3

*smiles* You deserve it.

Oooooooo synth porn. Always good stuff indeed!

I love the Most Pawesome for all the reasons you say. ^^ Friendly macros are awesome. <3

That second one by ZP92 https://www.furaffinity.net/view/19654972/ is a favourite too. ^^ Such lovely paws, and I've definitely become a fan of the paws-pressing-on-glass thing. Even better with somebody happily trapped between!

That lovely winter cabin scene by Etuix https://www.furaffinity.net/view/19662899/ is very cool too. :) As you say, the lighting is beautiful and really helps that sense of warmth.

And yay for yet another lovely feature! Tag's work is really awesome, and so often shows off the paws so beautifully and passionately. :) I like his take on paws, how some of the enjoyment comes from other peoples' enjoyment of them, that's neat. And I can certainly relate to that feeling when you post a piece of art that you know is going to be kind of popular with the watchers, and wondering 'how long until ToeClaws sees and comments...' ;D And of course the combination of paws and BDSM is -right- up my street... ^^;

*chuckles* First off, Tag is a "she". *pokes* And yar, I love that comment of why she likes paw work so much - to enjoy doing something because of the enjoyment of others is really profound. :)

As for the other stuff, there needs to be more friendly macros and glass-floor type pictures! Both are sorely lacking amid the usual stuff.

On the note of music, I'm a huge synth-porn nut. I always adored the sounds of synthesizers and loved them being used in music, but the trend pretty much fell out of style by the early 90s. It's cool to see it making a comeback.

Gah, apologies for getting the gender wrong! ^^; Always feel like a doofus when I do that. But yeah, her enjoyment of paws through other peoples' enjoyment is just such a neat take on it.

I'm in the same place with synth music. There are so many interesting and compelling sounds with that style of music that you largely stopped hearing it seems after the 80s and the tastes for pop music changed... though it seems like now and then these days, with us 80's children maturing, you can find more and more examples of modern music seeking out that 'retro' sound we enjoyed growing up with. :)

*nodnods* I would rephrase that more as 70s and 80s kids though - synth's started popping up in music (both rock and disco) in the 70s. By the time 1980 hit, they were already quite popular. So yeah, I think there's a retro sorta longing for that sound, which is why Comet Rider is just such an epic throw-back of a song.

Some neat examples:

1979 "All of my Love", Led Zeppelin: https://youtu.be/zeVz5R2lDQk?t=2m30s (until 3:15)

1982 "Move Out", Yaz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D3udbawA1Q (omg... the first 30s is absolute synth porn)

1983 "Sweet Dreams, Eurythmics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLmfSvy4rmo

1983: "Separate Ways", Journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wY6i5vRlUU

1984: "Axel-F", Harold Faltermeyer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dASqLXiuomY

Or if you want REALLY pioneering Synth stuff, the Doctor Who theme written by Ron Grainer and performed for the first time in 1963 (yes... 53 years ago) by Delia Derbyshire at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. The synthesizer took up an entire room, but they wanted to make something that sounded like nothing anyone had ever heard before:

1963 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75V4ClJZME4

The theme was tweaked every so many years. For most of the 1970s, it was this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi_aPoaK4Tg

And then of course by 1980, THE most awesome of all themes happened as it went synth crazy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2oCK89xxNQ

Heeeee. *grins* Okay... I better stop posting stuff, or I'm gonna need a cigarette. <_<

Eee, so much cool stuff! Several there I already know and love (friggin LOVE Sweet Dreams and Separate Ways, and Axel F is totally classic!), but some surprises too. I hadn't thought of Led Zeppelin being that synthy; my brain usually thinks of stuff like Immigrant Song and and groups them as 'classic rock' with the more traditional sort of electric guitar work, alongside AC/DC and that sort. So that's fun. :)

And yeah, Zel's opened my eyes to that too, just how far back some of the pioneering synth work actually goes! It's staggering to realise how early people were exploring electronic technology and how it could be used to make new forms of music. Needless to say with the Dr Who theme they definitely accomplished their goal of creating something entirely new! It's really fun hearing the different versions over the years, but neat how even now they've kept it true to its roots, tweaking the instrumentation but avoiding messing with it too much. They know they've got something great in that tune. ^^

Yay! Glad you enjoyed that. ^_^

Yeah, synth stuff goes back over 50 years ago, but like all things digital, it was immensely difficult and limited back then - they often existed only in large companies who could afford to have one. Great stuff though. And I'm glad to see them making a resurgence today.

Likewise! There's a lot of music history there, and a lot of neat sounds and effects unique to the approach that would be lost if the entire thing were written off as only being relevant to a particular narrow time period. Glad to see the interest being kept alive!

And sounding awesome in the process. :3

Oh yes. ^^

I'll just leave these here in all it's 80's mega-revival glory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTidn2dBYbY

OH MAN YES you and my cousin both I think had linked me to Kung Fury months and months ago, and I've had it bookmarked to watch but kept not getting around to it... you linking this finally reminded me to do so, and man was it wacky hilarious fun. ^^ Just... a total celebration of every cheesy-yet-awesome 80's TV show stereotype ever. Even having the VHS tracking go out a few times in the middle. ^^ So yes the whole film was a fantastically fun time, and the Hoff music video is equally tremendous. XD

And the Lamborghini Countach still looks friggin amazing.

HA!!! Oh gods, yes, that movie was amazing! Like... NAILED ever 80s movie habit, lol. Absolutely awesome work - personally I loved Thor. The dude playing him is a senior citizen, and those muscles are real. Crazy!

And yes... the Countach was so incredible. Like so many kids in the 80s, I have pictures and posters of that beast. Still one of the sexiest cars ever. :3

Yeah, exactly. XD It was such good fun. And yeah, Thor was great! Those muscles were crazy, and far more awesome for being one of the things in the film that were actually real. XD

I'm not sure that I ever actually had a poster of the Countach on my wall, come to think of it, but like any good 80's child it was always the one in my bran making me go 'if I ever win the lottery I am totally buying one of THOSE.' I'm still insanely jealous of the fact that Zel's actually gotten the chance to drive one. XD

Zel got to drive one!? Holy crap. LUCKY! I would love too, only I can't because their manual. XD Oh, by the way, have you checked out the new Ford's new GT350 Shelby with the Voodoo engine?! OMG... this car has YOU written all over it: http://arstechnica.com/cars/2016/04.....as-ever-built/

Zel's had the good fortune of befriending a number of really interesting people as he was growing up, which have afforded some really cool experiences. ^^ Just makes me wish I'd known him earlier and been able to share more of them with him! But it has left him with a lot of awesome stories and experiences.

Nnnnnnnf that GT350, oh goodness yes. <3 Especially in that dark blue with the black and silver stripes... that's obviously the colour mine would be in. XD I've read and seen about it but will have to give this article a read, looks like it goes into a lot more detail than I've had before! I don't think they're bringing the GT350 to the UK officially, but with them bringing the more civilian versions here, a Mustang GT V8 is definitely the car I am aspiring to own someday. A Dorey's gotta have a dream after all!

A lot of great features this time! :'D

Vallhund's feature is pretty awesome, and I might have a little bit of an unfair bias here -- there's nowhere near enough Welcome to Night Vale fanart for my liking, and this is actually the first anthro-fanart I've ever seen of it! Really cool to see, and wonderfully executed! Very crisp and clean design. :D Dalmatian!Cecil is a pretty interesting idea! :'D

StarvinArtMajor's feature is really gorgeous -- the colours are soft yet bright, and the overall design is lovely; the character looks very soft and gentle -- hooray for fluffy dragons! :D

Oselotti's work is always really fun to see; I will never get tired of that awesome, painterly style! It's such a unique look~ I think this one is my favorite this time around. :'3

I didn't even know that Vallhund's piece was fanart. O_o Neat.

Have a look at some of the other "Easter Egg" series that StarvinArtMajor did; there are some really amazing colours at play in the images.

Ose's style is definitely very unique. He really nails a good paw-scene, and I love how clearly he conveys the emotions of a scene like that.