11th Anniversary Statement
"Detecting Incoming Major Challenges to Address and
Prepare for Important Changes in the Next Ten Years"
(Posted on April 22, 2021)
Well, can you believe it, everyone... it's been a little over one year since I haven't done a formal anniversary statement for these beloved music operations that I've held dear for a little over ten years now. It's been a very rough road for yours truly thanks to certain "outside circumstanes" including a factor that we all know way too well; however, I'd rather share the "details" by showing a recent "meeting" that I had with a certain group of people. Read the dialogue carefully, because it also denotes some important things regarding the challenges that are facing these music operations themselves not just for the remainder of this 2021 year, but apparently the remainder of this current "ten year period" as well. And let's just say that because of certain... "situations"... I had to call this "meeting" via... "technological means" for everyone's safety.
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M. C.: Hey there, good morning, everyone! I called this meeting via Zoom to share with all of you fans and followers of these beloved music operations that yours truly has been handling for a little over ten years. The reason why I had to go this route was because of the "health crisis" that has been unfortunately plauging everyone literally since last year (although there's apparently a light at the end of the tunnel to end this mess if we just stay the course). But before I go into more detail, let's say hello to the friends who've joined me in this group meeting. First, we've got these two faves from the Tiny Toon Adventures team.

 Hey there, Toonsters; I'm Buster Bunny!
 And I'm Babs Bunny!
  No relation.
 So, M. C., I heard you're still a fan of us and others to this day? That's amazing; thanks so much.
 I wish I was able to hug you, M. C., but this "health crisis" has... threw a wrench in the plans.
          It's... DEPRESSING!

M. C.: I know; you're not the only one saying that, Babs. But we'll discuss that in more detail later. Next, we've got these "main three" from the Animaniacs team...

 We've the Warner brothers!
 Don't forget the Warner sister!

M. C.: More specifically, they're Yakko, Wakko, and Dot, respectively. How have you three been doing?

 We're still here, M. C.; so glad you invited us into this meeting, good friend!
 Are we all still going to get some lunch after this?
 Uh, Wakko, I don't think that was the best time to ask that question. But M. C., I'm with my friend
        Babs in my wanting to hug you too... as well as a few kisses! <giggles>
 Dot, you do know I was hoping for that too when this "health crisis" has officially come to an end,
          right?
 Yes, but respectfully, no one wants this kind of "reunion" to happen even more than me. But hopefully
        we both can meet with M. C. personally one of these days when it's safe to do so... hint, hint, M. C.?

M. C.: God only knows on that front, you two; I've just been as busy as heck recently. But let's continue the "introductions". I'm sure all of you are familiar with Bugs Bunny, right?

Eeeehhh... <munches on carrot> what's up, Doc?
 Yep, my top role model; Babs, I, and others definitely are following his lead.
 Yeah, if it weren't for his involvement, we wouldn't be standing here today.
 Don't mention it, you guys; I'm just glad that I'm part of this meeting with M. C.

M. C.: No problem, Bugs; now, let's say hello to two "leaders" of a very special team... Mickey and Minnie!

 Hi there, everyone!
 It's just so wonderful to be here with you all! Thanks for inviting us too, M. C.! Oh, and Daisy says hi.

M. C.: That would be one of Mickey's friends, Minnie's best friend, and Donald's girlfriend, of course. But we got another "friend" of this same team here; how's it goin', Bonkers?
 Awesome, M. C.; hello to everyone else. Taking a breather from my Toontown police duties to see how all my friends are doing. And hey, I see another fellow bobcat in this group meeting!

M. C.: Yeah, Bonkers, I should probably explain; it's painful that many don't know him well, but he's Bubsy. Like you, Bonkers, he had his share of... "cases" too.

Yeah, even I am wondering why I'm here at this group meeting too. Not that I don't like it, but I'm
              still curious. That said, I'm glad I'm not the only bobcat in this conversation.

M. C.: Don't worry, Bubsy, you'll definitely find out very soon. But let's quickly bring in and say hello to our last two of this group (but not least, of course!). First, let's all greet Rocko, the Australian wallaby from 
O-Town.

 Hey, how's it going, mates? Had to make sure that my dog Spunky was definitely resting before
            joining you all here.

 Are you talking about that same Spunky that we all keep hearing about who's always been giving you
       problems?

 Yeah, that Spunky. Right now, it's a miracle that he's fast asleep after I fed him prior to coming
            in here. I seriously hope that I can finally take a huge rest for the remainder of the day when this
            meeting is over.

M. C.: I've heard cases like that before, so I know exactly what you're talking about, Rocko. Thankfully, I personally haven't run into those cases... yet... and I hope I don't have to deal with that kind of situation in my lifetime. Speaking of which, another person should know because he's been managing the island of Akrillic... what's been happenin', Plok?

 Yeah, going great, M. C.! Things have definitely been normal here on my island after having to deal
         with a super annoying "flea invasion" that I hated so much...

 Wait a second, did you say "flea invasion"...? Sounds like what you're saying was definitely a worse case scenario... which makes my having to get after Spunky look like a picnic...

 That's because it was, Doc... and I heard that kind of situation was more chaotic as compared to my
           having to get away from and outsmart a Tasmanian Devil.

 Hey, don't forget about my case too; only that it was Woolies that tried to commit massive theft of
         yarn all over the place. I had to work my tail off to stop them in their tracks.
                     
 You're talking about those same kind of creatures that invaded from outer space doing that kind of
         insane activity against all of us?
 Exactly, pal. Thankfully, we won't have to deal with them any more.

 Same regarding the "fleas" thread that I had to deal with, especially at my island at Akrillic. But I say
         that we change the subject. So, yo, M. C., why are we all here... even though this is a "video
         meeting" due to... certain circumstances?

M. C.: Yeah, thanks for helping me out in terms of starting to get "on focus", Plok. So as you all know, I've been maintaining these beloved music operations for a little over ten years. And on the music front, many of you have been involved in some fashion, and it's definitely something that I don't take for granted.
 <giggling> Is it because you love us so much as you're doing this stuff?

M. C.: You could say that, Dot, but the target here is to still show my love and for Nintendo's Super Mario series as a whole as well, especially on the "modern installments" end.

 I still think it's because you love representing us so much as well in the process. Come on, you can't
         fool us here, M. C. <batting eyes>

M. C.: Babs, you're starting to make me blush along with Dot; don't make me give in here! <laughing> However, I do have this to share with you all from my music operation's "file statistics document"...

This above image shows where things stand on the "Super Nintendo music instrument set usage" front as of the document's last update on 3/29/'21. And I have to say that for some of you all for certain respective "teams", many of you have been working your way up the charts as I find new candidates to find Super Nintendo music style arrangement covers to do targeting modern Super Mario and branched songs! Not only that, but I've been noticing certain "trends" regarding why this part of the rankings list has literally been shaken up since late last year.

 Oh wow... well, that's swell. I'm seeing that many of us are inching towards that top spot, including
          Minnie and myself. Oh boy!

 Don't rest on your tail, mouse. Even though I've been working my way up slowly on that list, we've
         all still got a long ways to go to usurp those guys in the number one spot.

 Oh, stop being so pessimistic; we don't know when that day is going to come. At least none of us
           are being conceited and taking all of this for granted either. That said, I'm sure we've all been
           watching this too; M. C., do you mind if I help with some possible assumptions?

 Hey, add me in here too! I have some "intutions" about this as well.

 What about me? I'd really love to help in this explanation of said convo.

M. C.: Whoa, hold up, what's going on here? Why are you three girls jumping in to assist at once? <laughing>

 Because if we all did see about meeting each other in person, it would have been a lot more fun
         helping you demonstrate what's going on with that part of the chart.

Yeah, we can all blame the current "health crisis" for throwing a wrench in those plans.
 Still better than nothing, though, especially as we're all trying to bounce back from what we had to
          endure from last year.

 But how are you three girls able to still see about "assisting" M. C. on this even though we're all so
         so far apart physically?

 Watch and learn, bobcat. Never underestimate the power of true "team effort" even when we're very
       distant!

 So, M. C., can I share with you and others about what could be the causes of recent activity on this
           chart?

M. C.: Uh, sure thing, Minnie, especially since you brought it up. It might be what I was planning to discuss about.

 <giggles> Trust me, it possibly is. First all, that adventure of Mickey and mine that sits in the
          number 2 spot... the respective instrument set for it was because of all those recent covers you've
          done targeting certain songs from recent Mario adventure games, right?

M. C.: Exactly. More specifcally, they were targeting songs from these following installments: Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Super Mario 3D World, and Super Mario Odyssey. All of the songs that I have covered from those games which involve the instrument set that represents you two have you way up there in the rankings (if the Spider-Man and the X-Men: Arcade's Revenge instrument set wasn't involved at all, the one involving you two would have put your first "adventure" in the number 1 spot).

 Then there's the "second adventure" involving Mickey and Minnie as well, but it currently sits at spot
          #17... which is tied with the set representing Bubsy.

 In which I'm hoping that one of these days, I'll be able to break that tie in due time!

 Not if we see about breaking that tie first! And for the record, it's regarding the adventure that involved 
        Minnie and myself when were dealing with a "circus mystery" situation.

 Exactly. Now if I may continue... back to the set representing Mickey and myself on our first
          adventure, there's only one threat that might bring the both of us down there one position... and
          it's representing another "team" under our own overall group!

M. C.: Right. That would be the instrument set for the Aladdin game. Since late last year, that set has made a very huge jump thanks to certain addictive songs that I've covered targeting stuff from Paper Mario: The Origami King using said set. Right now, it current sits at spot number 3.

 Don't forget that certain songs you covered from Super Mario Odyssey recently played a factor in this.
         Oh, as well as stuff from Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.

M. C.: Yes, but as I said, right now, the stuff that I've been doing which has been covering songs from Paper Mario: The Origami King has been dominating as of late. And rumor has it that there are more covers to come down the road after I've finished this meeting with you all.

 Is it going to be enough to cause yet another upset on this rankings list?

M. C.: I can't tell, Babs. The details are all under lock and key!

 Oh, come on, you're leaving us hanging here! Plus I'm still hungry...

 Patience, Wakko. Anyway, I also see something else noteworthy on this list that involving both Buster
       and Babs.

 At last, the focus is shifting to the both of us.

 Yes, M. C. could elaborate on this further, but look... the first "adventure" involving Buster and Babs instrument set is neck and neck with others and is currently in spot number 5.

 I can't wait to see if we'll be the ones to make some upsets there in due time. We both might be
         joining Mickey and Minnie in the "top three"!

 Provided some others don't catch up to us. But Babs, don't forget about our other outing as well. That
          still has a way to go to claim a "top spot".

 Yeah, why in the world is your second outing music instrument set wise sitting in rank number #13?

 Look who's asking. Did you forget that we are following closely behind them there as well?

 Heck no! I want us three to make major jumps to the top spots just as much as everyone else here!

 But let's continue and to be fair with everyone so no one gets left out. So, in the case of our role
         model, Bugs Bunny, the instrument set representing him sits at #10 tied with another set...

 Yeah, my involvement there is a little... rare... but I'm still hoping that I can break that tie soon.
           Depends on M. C.'s "planbook" on the backend that he keeps talking about on occasion.

 From what I know, it's in regards to future song targets to do covers for down the road. And as he
         said, that has always been under wraps, so we don't know what's coming down the line.

M. C.: Except that I still give hints on what game installments are being targeted via the "Music Arrangement Progress Page" on my site which can be seen here (http://www.mc-mmg-homebase.com/index.php?show=pages&f=52). I've still yet to update that thing because I've been dealing with so many other things besides this meeting and other "management" stuff on the backend as of late. And once this meeting is over, I have to get back to that angle soon to hopefully get new stuff ready before the end of this month.

 Let's get back to some other noteworthy ranking positions as of late. Rocko, I see you're currently in
         position number 6 behind Buster and myself in our first outing; Plok, you're currently in position 9.

 Yeah, we're also in the top 10, baby! But I'm not giving up on grabbing that #1 position, oh yes!

Same with me, mate. But I've noticed that for you, Plok, M. C.'s used the music instrument set
              involving you recently for doing covers of songs from Mario Golf: World Tour and Mario Sports
              Superstars.

 Because said set is A-W-E-S-O-M-E! And I'm not saying it just to brag. But Rocko, your set hasn't
         been used in like... forever, man!

 Apparently because the last time my respective set was involved is when M. C. did covers of certain
            songs from Super Mario 3D World, right?

M. C.: Yes, and at least one of them is in my personal favorites to this day. I'll leave you all to guess what song in question that could be. Also, Rocko, I'll have you know that the said set might be called upon again... soon. I just don't know how soon. The same goes for you, Plok.

 Awesome! That's the best news I've heard all meeting.
 You can bet that I'll be waiting to see what shows up from you, man!

 Hey, let's not forget about Bonkers as well! His respective music instrument set may not be in the "top
        ten", but it's one rank behind the one for Yakko, Wakko, and me.

 Hmm... M. C.'s haven't used our set in a while since covering some stuff from Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker; plus, it's been a while long since he's covered songs from Super Mario 3D World using the instrument set for Bonkers.

 Yeah, weren't a few covers done from that same game which involved your set there, Bonkers, old pal?

 From what I understand, that "theme song" from Super Mario 3D World was focused on, called "Super
         Bell Hill". But M. C. also covered other songs with my set too including "Double Cherry Pass" and an
         "athletic theme" to name a few.

 If I may throw in my two cents in, your set was also used in Super Mario 3D Land as well (along with
         mine) to cover some songs there, especially that one that is an arrangement covering that famous
         "Mario Drawing Song").

 The "Mario Drawing Song"? Isn't that the song that starts with those words "Take a page and a pen
         with a big mushroom...?"
 Exactly, pal. In the Super Mario 3D Land game, the original arrangement of the song itself was heard
         during Special World 8.

 Yes, and M. C. covered two "versions" of that song at that. Links should be found on the respective
         Super Mario 3D Land page. I've seen them.

M. C.: I have to say, Bonkers, that your respective set may be called upon soon as well. Details are still undisclosed though, but certain "leads" have me note my using said set in my planbook.

 What the... seriously...?!
Looks like someone might really be getting usurped very soon...
 But the real question is if it does happen, is it going to affect the "top ten"? Bugs is there, along with
        Babs and Buster Bunny.
 We want in that "top ten" too!
 Literally!
 You all still have a ways to go before you can catch up to Minnie and me in the "top three"!
 Oh, it's definitely on with all of us here. I really cannot wait for the weeks and months ahead to see
       what happens.
 Aw yeah, baby! Number one spot on that list, here I come!
 Uh, Plok, you do know that we all still have a very long ways to go before any of us can claim the
         "number one spot" on that said list, right?
Especially for the fact that M. C.'s used that "Spider-Man and the X-Men: Arcade's Revenge" 
         instrument set for his covers of modern Super Mario series' songs for a total of 72 times now!
 What in the blazes?! It's going to feel like forever trying to overtake that spot down the road!
 Apparently, Doc, prior to our involvements, I heard that the "Spider-Man and the X-Men: Arcade's
           Revenge" instrument set usage is way up there on his "personal favorites" list.

 I think I might know why because apparently, he enjoys a certain "styling" from that set. Because the
        one for me kind of has that same thing in a way.

 Which might make sense because I heard he also loves using a certain instrument set involving
          Mickey and myself two because of certain Mario song stylings heard in both Super Mario Galaxy
          games, Super Mario 3D World, and Super Mario Odyssey.

M. C.: You've got it, everyone; but that's another topic for another time. Also, definitely thanks to you Minnie, Babs, and Dot for the assistance with explaining about the rankings chart involving the majority of you here today. Of course, as you know, there are other games on that list which we haven't mentioned in our video conversation, but they still play a part in how your involvement there will play out in the weeks and months ahead, so definitely keep your eyes open!

 Not to be a downer or anything, M. C., but I have a feeling that some of those same games are going
         to struggle literally to even make jumps to higher positions as far as I'm concerned.

EVERYONE ELSE (angrily): BUBSY!!!

 Hey, I really did not mean that in a personal way! Give me a break here, will ya?!

M. C.: Anyway, it's time to move forward to the real reason that I called the most of you here to this video meeting for my music operation's "formal anniversary statement" of 2021. Of course, I'm happy for all of us in terms of keeping this same enthusiasm for this has also been one of my big motivators in doing my Super Nintendo music style arrangement covers.

 Well, of course! I still honestly wish we'd all meet personally with you, M. C.

 Definitely agree with that, but I bet no one wants it more than us three ladies here in this group
          meeting!

 If we weren't in this "health crisis" right now, I'd be giving you a bunch of hugs and smooches right now!
       Just patiently waiting for this mess to end...!

 You're not the only one; I hear M. C.'s a fan of Mickey and myself, especially me.

 I wonder if that is the same for me because I want to not just hug everyone here, but M. C. as well.

M. C.: You three are making me blush again! I really do appreciate that. Hopefully when this "health situation" subsides, we'll plan those "physical meetings" again. But back to the "music operations" focus now for this year's "formal anniversary" statement... as one host has said on a game show that I have kept tabs on last year, "this is where things start to get serious". You all are listening? Because important stuff is about to get shared.

(All give motions of agreement)

The stuff that we've all been conversing about earlier was only a "prelude" to what has been going on with my music operations as of late. And although on the backend, despite some turbulent matters on occasion these past ten to eleven years, things have been still going strong in my finding new modern Mario music candidates (and "branched" ones from it as well) to do Super Nintendo music styled covers on. And that's something that I definitely plan to continue on in this second decade.

 Yeah, some of us have heard about those... "turbulent matters", man. Are you still dealing with having
        to fight those "roadblocks", man?

M. C.: Unfortunately yes, Plok. Thankfully, all of you here in this group meeting have been those "motivators" for me, as well as the Super Mario videogame series itself as a whole, which has still be a "double motivator" to this day on my personal end. Recently, on occasion, I've been going through these horrifying "depression attacks" that I seriously hate with a passion because that's one of the factors that have been slowing me down as of late in doing new music arrangement covers.

Depression attacks? Oh, God, I HATE those too! They're really terrifying and can give people those
         annoying "mental blocks"... M. C., don't give in to them! I beg and plead to you!

 And I bet we can all guess what's also causing those "depression attacks" against you, M. C.; this is
        also why you called this meeting via virtual means? 

 I can answer that question because it's been happening everywhere, especially Toontown where I've
         been doing my police work. This "health crisis" that we've all been dealing with since last year has 
         still been to this day messing everything up and we're still wondering when we can all get back to 
         normal routine again.

M. C.: More specifically, and we can all now name it for what has been messing all our grooves up: COVID-19. As you all know, last year when this horrifying pandemic took an evil hold on every single one of us, I wasn't immune to the effects this pandemic caused either. Nobody was immune. It threw a wrench in my everyday routine on all angles, literally. But the thing was that it made my music operations management groove even more challenging. When I'm not at my house doing the "music arrangement process" itself, the usual locations that I usually go to in regards of doing my music operations stuff in general from the backend (especially in terms of getting new music arrangement files finalized) were closed or were on "limited hours" due to the pandemic and I was forced to find alternative solutions while being in "triple caution mode" so I wouldn't become another horrid COVID-19 statistic. I only was able to find some "alternative solutions" late last year after a huge gap in new music arrangement material between mid-March (when the pandemic was officially declared) and late September/early October. It was only then that I started to slowly get back in a "limited" groove posted new arrangement cover stuff targeting songs from Mario Kart Tour, Paper Mario: The Origami King, Paper Mario: Color Splash, Mario Tennis Open, Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Sports Superstars, and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.

It was a miracle that I was able to find that "alternative solution" to continue doing new Super Nintendo music styled arrangement covers to represent all of you here in this meeting (especially those that weren't able to join us today). If this COVID-19 mess thought it would have brought me down to nearly nothing, then it thought wrong, because we're still standing.

 Yeah, man, we hate this virus just as much as you do. If I had my way, I would have used all of my
         limbs to show that horrifying "health monster" who's boss!

 No joke, pal! The moment that I heard we were under a pandemic, I was literally fearing for my life!
             You don't play around when there's a virus threat looming over your doorstep.

Especially for the fact that this virus has taken out millions of people in its wake since earlier last year!
        I'm feeling for everyone who had to endure such tragedies like this and I hope we don't have to hear
        news of any more situations like this.

 Babs, you do know that there's supposedly a light at the end of the tunnel regarding ths matter, right?
          We just have to hang in there and do our part so we can finally tell this so-called "virus" to take a 
          hike.

 Or a literal beating with my limbs! This blasted COVID-19 needs to DIE already! How much longer
         must it take for a horrible virus like this to threaten the lives of all my pals, including you folks who I'm
         speaking with now?

M. C.: My question exactly, Plok. But the only thing we can all do is definitely listen to the health experts so we can finally get this COVID-19 virus threat quashed once and for all. That said, while I was trying to
find those "alternate breakthroughs" during all that time last year we were technically stuck in our homes and/or doing necessary essential stuff when absolutely needed... it pains me to say this, but I ran into some new "music operations related threats" that I have to see about starting to address during this current "ten year" period.

 New threats? Surely they're not as bad as the "health crisis" that we're still dealing with, Doc.
           What's going on?

M. C.: Listen carefully, everyone. Of course, during the course of the last ten years as I was getting this beloved music operation off the ground from a Nintendo fan community forum, many people were on board in terms of what I've been doing, especially since the stuff that I've been covering has been songs from modern Super Mario and branched videogame installments. And as you all know, especially in the latter part of those ten years, I was dealing with some "personal turbulent situations" that I'm still trying to recover from (which I'm slowly making progress on, but my "personal fight" that triggered them is not over yet; I'll spare the details there).

But that's not the point here. Besides all of you here that I'll continue to represent on the music arrangement front here because I love you all (I seriously mean that), this is the threat that we're facing now that even this "health crisis" has exposed even more: the overall "listening audience" and "environment" has been starting to change. The clues in question are already standing out and showing themselves taking the entire music listening communities by storm which include the available "listening options" and "technology" for them too. Not only that, the clues that raise alarm bells for me even as I speak to you today are the following:

(1) Apparently, the majority of Super Mario videogame series enthusiasts are in the young teenager/young
     adult age ranges (especially since the recent Mario installments done, including branched ones, target
     the current Nintendo console, the Nintendo Switch... as well as the mobile devices, hence Mario Kart
     Tour. This possibly means that...

(2) Those folks might not even have a clue in terms of what the "Super Nintendo" system itself is all about, 
     as well as the "music process" that I do for these covers.

(3) No matter how hard I try to promote these beloved music operations to let them (and other dedicated
     Mario series fans like myself) know that we still exist via other means like SoundCloud and so forth -
     THEY'RE NOT BUDGING!

(4) Which apparently tells me that the "majority" of these potential listeners/Mario series fans now 
     apparently would rather stay on extremely popular "high traffic" media sites that are super easy to 
     remember instead of joining "follower communities" like what I've been trying to promote on other portals 
     (including SoundCloud), as well as my site's "Forum Portal" that I'm still trying to get back in action as
     we speak. 

 Possibly because they'd rather stay on sites that are super easy to navigate.

 And they want to get at your materials without any "workarounds" or "loopholes".

 In short, Doc, this "audience" in question you're speaking of wants to see almost everything in your
           music operations... with all due respect... "simplified".

 Doesn't mean that you should give up on this thing, man. But how are you going to see about
        addressing these concerns that those guys possibly have on your music operation efforts?

M. C.: I am currently investigating certain possible solutions as we speak, you guys; but it's going to still take some time due to personal schedule and circumstances. One thing is clear, though: these operations are in a situation that can not be ignored any further. Especially for the fact that I've also detected a concerning trend that those that were fans of the Super Mario videogame series during the Super Nintendo system timeframe have been starting to lose interest. True, there are still some SNES music style enthusiasts like myself still around today thanks to "insider community sources"... but as every year passes, we're starting to become even more rare to come by. But the one thing that really concerns me is that it's becoming even more of a challenge to definitely find those honest Super Mario videogame series fans as well as those that heard of or are true fans of the Super Nintendo music arrangement process that I'm doing here.

 That makes it more important to find those people by possibly finding and being a part of those "high 
        traffic places", silly cutie! <giggles> Maybe you'll run into some who are still fans of the cuteness that    
        is me.

 Hey Dot, I'm still here! I've got followers too!

 And the same with me, along with all our other friends here. I mean, Mickey, Daisy, and my other
          close friends have our "close followings" too. But the truth is, M. C., as Dot stated, it sounds like you
          (as well as all of us) are going to have to prepare to start making a few "changes" to keep this
          interest.

M. C.: That's where I was getting at, Minnie; and my conscience is saying the same thing not just on the
"real life" side, but apparently it's targeting our music operations as a whole as well. As some of you have just stated along with the clues I provided earlier, the "current methods" that I have been doing for the past ten years in trying to share this stuff and find the followers of these endeavors are not going to cut it any more.

What this means is, and to clarify even further to make it very clear: the "interactive portals" that are currently in action right now... but the activity has been... "slim to none" - this does not mean that I'm shutting them down, not by a long shot. Additionally, I'm still determined to find space in my schedule to finally address getting my music operation site's "Forum Portal" up and running at last after a few years of "dormancy" (some people are trying to get me to give in and say it's no use and shut that part of the site down; I'm still determined to prove them dead wrong on that when the time comes and maintenance/setup is done at last on it). It's just that thanks to the COVID-19 health crisis still plauging us, this part of the restoration effort unfortunately got slowed down to a literal crawl since earlier last year, but I definitely haven't forgotten about this. Hopefully I can give a separate update about this later down the road in a few months.

But in the meantime, this one thing is crystal clear overall for these music operations as a whole: the "outreach" methods/strategies for these music operations have literally got to change if we are going to see ourselves still in action for the next ten years after this current period (and I am determined to make sure that it happens). As has already been stated earlier by both you all in this group meeting as well as myself, the "listening audience" itself has been slowly changing as well as the "methods" to check out certain materials, especially on the music front, including covers like what I'm doing here. And I have also been noticing clues that the majority of those who have been with yours truly in the early days/last ten years of these operations have apparently moved on or have lost/changed interests (but a few of you out there are still sticking with me today waiting for when I get new music cover stuff posted involving modern Super Mario and branched songs; I cannot thank you all enough for that. It still means a  whole lot to me. And I honestly mean that sincerely.). But I'm still hoping I can find ways to get those people who apparently left back to our "follower communities" for these operations over time; I still have that optimism that there are still dedicated and honest Super Mario videogame enthusiasts as well as Super Nintendo music style cover fans out there too. Now is not the time to give up on this search and get said supporters together. Not as long as God himself is still giving me breath; if I throw in the towel now on this thing, I've wasted so much precious time and musical talent which was given to me that I'll regret down the road later.

I can assure all of you here in this "group meeting" (and to all of you out there that are going to read this "anniversary statement" afterwards) that by the time this gets posted, and after I finally have room in my schedule once I've cleared out the majority of my current "music arrangement target backlog", I will seriously continue my investigation into other legitimate angles to get the word out about this operation's existence. If the "interactive activity" on my operation's "SoundCloud Portal" is any clue (located at https://www.soundcloud.com/mcfp_2013), that alone tells me said audiences in question have been hiding in places like that and they apparently are saying "if you're looking for others who are into this stuff and hope they'll support your endeavors even further, you're going to have to find us in these kind of places first. Then we'll talk and/or see about checking out more of your stuff at your 'home base website' and related interactive portal communities if we're definitely interested."

But in the meantine as I'm trying to investigate into the much needed solutions, I am still in need of many of you to submit your responses on these two "suggestion forms" that I have implemented on my site recently. The first one is in regards to helping me find new "song candidates" - in terms of telling me what you all hope which songs I should consider targeting in the weeks and months ahead, especially after the time and date of this anniversary statement posting (http://www.mc-mmg-homebase.com/suggestion_forms/sform_1.php). Once again, it's not an actual "request form", but it'll still give me an idea in terms of what I've got in my planbook matches what you all hope that you'll hear from me next on the music arrangement covers front as we progress in the coming months. And the second form is seperated into two parts: the first one is in regards to what "featured Mario game installments" that you're currently tracking for new covers from me while the second part is asking which "featured Super Nintendo music instrument sets" are your favorites in terms of gameplay and/or if you have checked said games themselves out before (http://www.mc-mmg-homebase.com/suggestion_forms/sform_2.php). I have received a few responses from at least one of the two forms that I just mentioned, but I seriously need a lot more; this is to also give me clues on what I should also plan for down the road in terms of new music covers that I may target for the rest of this year and beyond.

Bottom line to put all of this together and make a long story short... and thanks to all of you in this meeting for helping me out once again with the clues: these beloved music operations right now are at a crucial point right now to see if we'll be able to do what's needed to pull through for another ten years. The support from every one of you here (as well as all of you reading this statement out there) is definitely more important than ever as we try to find those needed solutions to make it to that "20th anniversary mark" down the road. I am definitely not giving up this fight because these music operations themselves are still near and dear to my heart even now. And I will still do my best to not let you all down not just as the main author, music arranger and administrator of this endeavor, but as a dedicated fan of Nintendo's Super Mario series as well. All of you can count on it.

 Yo, M. C., you say that you are a fan of that... Super Mario series, but aren't you actually a fan of all
        of us in all these instrument sets that you've been using all these years, man?

M. C.: Well, yeah; especially for the fact that I'm still trying to match the stylings of the original tunes
covered, but in that beloved Super Nintendo music style process, of course! But that's something we can all discuss at another time because I believe it's time to finally conclude this "video group meetings" because like Wakko, I doubt he's the only one who's been hungry after this huge conversation. I'm supposed to see about heading out to take care of some errands outside of these operations and get some food myself.

 Before we all go, M. C., can you see about calling me, Babs, and Minnie later after we've all had our
       lunch? It's been a while since we've all spoken together and love to catch up on other things besides
       this.

 Yeah! Maybe we can still help you with new music ideas as you're looking for candidates!

 This is still nothing, girls; I personally can't wait until we all can get back together again for real and
          hug everyone... including M. C.!

 Why do you girls always say things like this? It always baffles me every time.

 Look who's talking, Mr. "I'm-Always-Obsessed-With-The-Warner-Studio-Nurse!"

M. C.: Yeah, I don't think we need to get that far because I'm really sure the majority of us are ready to get some fresh air and safely venture out to get our respective lunch. Plus, I have to really get some other things done on my agenda today that are outside of these operations. Stay safe, all, and I'll get back with you all again soon! Thanks again for joining me on this meeting.

 Really, M. C., I'll definitely call you back later on. Watch out for it! Later, good friend!

 Same here, man! Gotta discuss with you how we're going to keep my "support" alive on your music
         front!

 Hey, don't forget about me! Especially in terms of our discussions about future stuff.

M. C.: Yeah, don't worry, everyone; I haven't forgotten about all of you on future plans. Really, I haven't. But for now, I must go and end this meeting here. See you all next time around, in hopes we'll be in much better circumstances. Until then, I'm gone.
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