Great songs everyone! It's a lazy Sunday morning, so I listened to the songs and have a few things to say.
CR, you're so fukin weird, you crack me up. How do you think up all those little tidbits you craftily place in your song. I had to listen about 3 times. I see a skinny sweaty French guy not smiling and smoking a cigarette like a girl, getting ready to eat a cres'ont. You really brought it this year. Good on ya, mate. (seppo grin)
DJ, your song is absolutely beautiful! Your piano and vocals have so much heart and passion that they draw me in and melt me. You know I'm a drum beat always guy, but this song didn't need it at all. Nur Ein has pushed you to dig deep and I love it. This could easily be in the top ranking and if you continue like this, easily in the final round. I really feel it's a hit song in real life.
ADD, you continue to make great music, both interesting and well done. I wouldn't be surprised at all if you're one of the two in the final round. I always knew you were good, but I didn't really take notice until this years Nur Ein. Well done, good sir.
BGM, you really have a way with the rock. I've always enjoyed your music, and this is no different. I am into your genre, so that's a big part of it. But you do it so well that I find myself listening to pick it apart to see where your head is at. You make simplicity an art form for sure. Well done, but you're in a tough crowd.
Manhavin' Gluegun, I know I told you once that I'd never take mixing advice from you, but that's because I was mad, lol. You really know your way around a DAW and this song is well done. You fit in the same genre as BGM and I tend to lean that way too. You have a nice enough voice and you are clever enough. I wanted to hear you own this song and I didn't. Don't get me wrong, I liked it a lot. You have kicked ass this year. But in this pack, you need that edge. Pull out all the stops next round and you can be in the final round I feel.
Frankie, I've always been a bit of a Frankie fan. Not only is your music well crafted, but it's obvious that you are a professional. I've never been much for music theory believer because I feel it's something that should come naturally without fancy terms. But after paying attention to your songs for so long, I crave to learn more. This song is so well done, both musically creative and lyrically, it should be on the radio. I've gotten over your Bowie'esque voice a long time ago and really just enjoy the comfy tone you have. Well done.
Ross, you make making music seem so easy. But I listen to what you do and I know there is a heavy mental brew going on in your head, heart and soul. Sometimes I wonder how you can be so in the zone musically and still balance family and teaching. I have a really hard time with that. Everything you write is so believable to me that I feel it as I listen. I guess this is why some of our most famous folk musicians became the story tellers of our time. You connect with the human spirit on all levels. Good song, my Cali friend.
WSA, you guys really don't stick with a style, but always make quality music. I know of all you guys individually and it's interesting hearing you bring all of your elements together. I will say this rap sounds just like a white rapper I've heard before, but who doesn't these days. I like this song a lot, but I was really surprised at the safeness of such a standard pop sound at such an important round. Yes, I get playing it safe, but there is nothing here to give you an edge in this pack of great songs. Let's hope I'm wrong here and the judges rank on other factors. I guess I just want to hear over the top from such a talented group. But well done no matter what I think competition wise. edit: G-Love. That's who I was thinking of.
