Aww Urby. I'm so so so happy that you like the songs so far! I have the same feeling with Keyshia Cole. I really loved her song with P. Diddy, but I have never heard any of her albums. The songs that you already submitted slayed me.
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Queen of Peace - This round was made for you and this song. I'm so glad you picked the right one. brillant writing as always you're wonderful and wonder-filling
Gimme A Chance -Gimme a Chance Indeed! I saved this for that exact reason this song is also made for this round it has everything and then some it transforms so many times demonstrates it cohesively, i also, can't wait for what you bring with Soda
HM's; Post - I wish I could have saved this. I loved how you mentioned how it might not sound as innovative now but it was unheard of back when it debuted. that video was absolutely mesmerizing The Judge - Wish I could have saved this too. the song is the definition of this challenge it moves in three phases and truly felt like an experience, i really enjoyed it Scream It Out - This song is criminally underrated in the fanbase like sixth out in the survivor () and your writing was so rich and exuberant i'm in love. that said the quality in the link was trash what you said rang true once i listened to it in itunes
Off Consideration - the song is great i love it but you didn't single out five instruments and far as i can tell there wasn't five which makes other songs like Desperado better choices 11:11 - i actually really liked this song but i cannot hear the clock ticks you're talking about Rain - bye Fever
this round was honestly 10x better than round one I liked almost every single song i'd have like 4 more HM's if i didn't cut it to 3 so good job everyone i really enjoyed this round
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Janet Jackson - I like how the essay seemed to take on the style of the album. The entry discussed the instrumental, but also seemed to show how the show fits in to the album's tone. It was cool. The video for the song had the Control cover though
Ellie Goulding - I like how you related the song back to the album and gave character to the instruments in the song.
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Bjork - Nice write-up and I Miss You is awesome. Serious Ren & Stimpy vibes from the video.
Nightwish - The song was amazing
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Madonna
Rihanna - I liked the song choice and what you were going for, but the write-up seemed a little bit unfocused. For example, dancehall is from the Atlantic and not Pacific.
Twenty One Pilots - I like the first paragraph. The second though seemed a little contradictory, it's describes as catchy and deep and then common and relaxing? I want to be sold on the song.
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Janet Jackson - I like how the essay seemed to take on the style of the album. The entry discussed the instrumental, but also seemed to show how the show fits in to the album's tone. It was cool. The video for the song had the Control cover though
Ellie Goulding - I like how you related the song back to the album and gave character to the instruments in the song.
HM:
Bjork - Nice write-up and I Miss You is awesome. Serious Ren & Stimpy vibes from the video.
Nightwish - The song was amazing
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Madonna
Rihanna - I liked the song choice and what you were going for, but the write-up seemed a little bit unfocused. For example, dancehall is from the Atlantic and not Pacific.
Twenty One Pilots - I like the first paragraph. The second though seemed a little contradictory, it's describes as catchy and deep and then common and relaxing? I want to be sold on the song.
yes it brought me back to this age of teletoon animation as well Megababies and the Ripping Friends
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Janet Jackson - I like how the essay seemed to take on the style of the album. The entry discussed the instrumental, but also seemed to show how the show fits in to the album's tone. It was cool. The video for the song had the Control cover though
Ellie Goulding - I like how you related the song back to the album and gave character to the instruments in the song.
HM:
Bjork - Nice write-up and I Miss You is awesome. Serious Ren & Stimpy vibes from the video.
Nightwish - The song was amazing
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Madonna
Rihanna - I liked the song choice and what you were going for, but the write-up seemed a little bit unfocused. For example, dancehall is from the Atlantic and not Pacific.
Twenty One Pilots - I like the first paragraph. The second though seemed a little contradictory, it's describes as catchy and deep and then common and relaxing? I want to be sold on the song.
The video was created by John Kricfalusi who made the Ren & Stimpy series, so it's definitely intentional!
OFF 2. Girlicious: Rihanna - 'ANTI'
I love ‘Consideration’ as it is one of my faves from ‘ANTI’ but I don’t think you nailed the essay. Not only I don’t consider the ‘choir’ an instrument, but I think you could’ve found something an instrument to replace the ‘clapping’. There was another thing that bothered me on this one: the articulation of the essay. I wanted you to tell us something more.
4. sumthintoxic82: Britney Spears - 'Britney'
I have a LOT of mixed feelings when it comes to this entry. I think the song choice was good but I don’t think your essay nailed it. You should’ve characterized the song better and tell us each part has its own instrument and so on…
7. Fever: Madonna - 'Erotica'
I am not going to go all judgy on you since you’re out but quick words: nice song with a lot of potential but the essay lacked connection with the instruments used.
SAVE 9. Lucky#17: Azealia Banks - 'Broke With Expensive Taste'
In terms of essay, you slayed. I wouldn’t change a thing on your essay. In terms of description it was on point! As for the song, it is the best song from this woman (who I truly - and thankfully - dislike) I’ve heard. I think this was an A+ entry.
16. Vilppu: Nightwish - 'Imaginaerum'
Eventhough I am not a fan of Nightwish, they are so interesting and I love their sound. This round was your round as you have a solely instrumental song that showcases a lot of diversity! Amazing job! I loved it and I loved your essay as it was very accurate to reality.
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Gimme A Chance -Gimme a Chance Indeed! I saved this for that exact reason this song is also made for this round it has everything and then some it transforms so many times demonstrates it cohesively, i also, can't wait for what you bring with Soda
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SAVE 9. Lucky#17: Azealia Banks - 'Broke With Expensive Taste'
In terms of essay, you slayed. I wouldn’t change a thing on your essay. In terms of description it was on point! As for the song, it is the best song from this woman (who I truly - and thankfully - dislike) I’ve heard. I think this was an A+ entry.
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you chose the perfect song. I'm perched for your entry for Soda.
Thank y'all. And I can't wait to use "Soda" as well - just waiting for the perfect round! Broke With Expensive Taste is just such a brilliant album ... I'm glad you really liked her music although hating her Pedro! I loved your entry as well but I liked Florence's and Björk's tracks a biT more. I just want to bring justice with this album - my only fear is the other contestants being a little unfair and not actually listening since it's not a mainstream album AND it's an Azealia Banks album. Thanks again for the saves!
WELCOME TO THE EIGHTH SEASON OF
CHOOSE THE ALBUM, THEN A SONG
"It has been a while... I know I shouldn't have kept you waiting... But I am here now"
[SIZE="3"]Here we are again for our second elimination show. One more week has passed and some more quiters decided to show up. As you know, Fever quit the game as well, leaving behind Madonna's "Erotica" album (his votes and rates were counted, though). That makes 18 of us for now. Hopefully no more quiters as that takes away the fun of the game.
Anyway! All (or almost all) of the votes are in and we will be now discovering who was the best and worst of the round. Just to let you know, sumthintoxic82 and Nait Phoenix lost both 10 points for not voting. Let's welcome our judges!
1. Kavish
2. Capital B
3. Legend E
4. MusicLoverDude
Looking good guys (or girls)! Well, now that they've taken their seats, let me introduce you to the voting system.
1. The voting is divided into three categories: (i) The Public Vote; (ii) The Judges Votes/Rates; (iii) The Final Chart;
2. In case there is a tie between entries in the public vote, whoever did better in the judges votes gets ahead;
3. In case there is a tie between entries in the judges votes, whoever did better in the public vote gets ahead;
4. In case there is a tie between entries in the final chart, whoever did better in the judges votes gets ahead.
Nop. You didn't see anything wrong. Due to our "amazing" quiters, there is no elimination this round but... It is a one time exception. Consider this a gesture of good will for you to improve next round as there was strong drops this week. Don't forget though that there were impressive jumps as well and that could be you next week, so let's work it out to be the best, ok? Do your best!
Tomorrow, I will be posting the new round! Stay tuned!
Bloomers: Vince Staples - 'Summertime '06': 'Jump Off The Roof'
You remain attached to your album and focused on its theme, and while describing the instruments being used, you still tell a story and how they contribute to the song. You understood that this challenge was not only about what instruments are used, or when they are used in the song. You chose this song because it makes us get a better view of Long Beach, and how the sounds help set the atmosphere, tone, and feelings of the song / artist.
holyground: Florence + the Machine - 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful': 'Queen Of Peace'
This is a story of war, masking a scarred relationship, and each time that you elaborated on an instrument, you gave us a progressive image of what was happening on that battlefield. You found a perfect bridge to showcase the instruments used in Queen of Peace, while at the same time explaining how it contributes to the song and why you specifically chose it.
prezli: Nothing but Thieves - 'Nothing but Thieves': 'Graveyard Whistling'
'Three guitars' unfortunately count as one instrument - Guitar - being used in Graveyard Whistling. Normally in bands they use different type of guitars, so if you specified which type of guitars the three members were using, I would have counted it as three separate instruments. Since the piano is rarely heard throughout the album, I am glad that you chose a song that used a piano to showcase their diversity in instrumentation, and you wisely presented it as the 'fifth harmony'. You also very well understood the motif of the challenge, and explained how the instruments add to the overall mood or theme of the song.
Vilppu: Nightwish - 'Imaginaerum': 'Arabesque'.
It is apparent that you really know your album. You mentioned the instruments used, and wrote how it adds certain elements, such as 'marching', or a 'cinematic feel' to the song. You also associated the instruments with the way the album progresses from there, changing the course and setting the tone for the rest of the album.
Lucky#17: Azealia Banks - 'Broke With Expensive Taste': 'Gimme a Chance'
You understood what the challenge was about, in that you had to explain why you chose this song. You chose it because the instruments showcases Banks' roots, background, and tell a story, which I think you very nicely elaborated on in your essay.
Element: Ellie Goulding - 'Delirium': 'Scream It Out'
The first half of your essay was a beautiful description of how each instruments are used, and your 'waves of the ocean' analogy was a nice depiction of a build-up, in the way that they each blend into each another to create this explosion. The second half of your essay portrays how the listener may feel while listening to Scream It Out, but he may also not feel this way. It was more of a personal, rather than general approach as to how the instruments contribute to the song - which I think you only perfected in the first half of your essay.
igor: Little Mix - 'Get Weird': 'Love Me Like You'
You gave some strong points as to why you chose this song. You explained how the instruments create the old generation's sound, but still manage to blend it with modern sounds, while showcasing Little Mix's ability to do so. I think that you could have explained the build-up part a bit more concisely because it felt like you were only mentioning the instruments and how they are progressing to sound 'bigger', as opposed to how each instrument are specifically contributing to the overall song's love story that you mentioned, or even the album.
sumthintoxic82: Britney Spears - 'Britney': 'What It's Like To Be Me'
You mostly focused on the 'why did you choose this song' aspect of the challenge, which I appreciate. I like how you are showcasing this song as a representation of what instruments we will hear throughout the album. However, if I were to condense the entire essay, all I get is that the different instruments create different sounds and they all blend together. I wish you could have added a few more reasons to your essay, or elaborated on what some of the instruments that you mentioned contributes to the song.
Vulnicura: Björk - 'Post': 'I Miss You'
The experimental aspect is prominent on this track, and I like how you describe this through a process of pop factorization. However, that's all that I could gather from the essay - that the instruments help create a more pop-sounding, but at the same time still catering to a Bjork-esque world by having 'classical jazz pieces and the new frontier of electronica in the 90's.' You mentioned the instruments being used, but I wish you could have elaborated more on how each contribute to these sounds, or the overall song, or even write more reasons for your choice.
'Hand clapping' is not traditionally an instrument, but I was willing to count it as one if you were a bit more confident in delivering it as one. For example, you introduced it as 'what it sounds to be hands clapping', which makes you seem a bit unsure. I also did not count the cooing choir for the same ambiguous undertone: 'ghost-like background noise of it almost seems like a choir of people cooing'. While talking about the drums, you rightly explained how it helped develop the 'South Pacific' sound that Rihanna and SZA were going for. You also explained how the overall instrumentation sets us into Rihanna's cultural mood - which I gave you points for - but you did not elaborate specifically on how each instrument help achieve that like you did with the drums, which was the theme of the challenge. Instead, you only mentioned when they are used.
Dollas n Diamonds: Pentatonix - 'PTX': 'Papaoutai'
You have a way to create an image of how this group works together, with intricate detail, which I find really amusing and interesting. You mentioned how the song propelled some 'inorganic synths' or 'banging drumstick', and how the group works well with a guest, which I think were nice reasons as to how you chose this song. However, you focused more on the instruments that they produce by using their senses, and how it helps create this song, which was not really what I was looking for.
lhdang2000: Demi Lovato - 'Confident': 'Cool For The Summer'
Your essay was more of a depiction of how the song progresses, which was well written, but that was not what I was looking for. I wanted to know why you chose that specific song or how the instruments contribute to the song. The only valid points are that it helps set an 80s vibe and even makes a grungy sound. I wish you could have explained how each instrument specifically helps achieve that, or even how it helps showcase Lovato's diverse style.
Speezy : Jordin Sparks - 'Right Here, Right Now': Work From Home (feat. B.o.B)
You chose this song because it serves as a representation to the upbeat tracks on the album, which I think is a good reason, but wouldn't any upbeat track serve the same purpose? You mentioned the instruments used and how the song is produced, but did not really elaborate on how they contribute to the song. For example, you said that the 'trumpet and bass synthesizer helps the dynamics in this track' but didn't really explain how they do so. Watch the word limit.
Inner Insanity: The All-American Rejects - 'Move Along': '11:11 P.M.'
'Ticking clock' is not technically considered a musical instrument, but I will count it as one because I think it was clever of you to include something that adds to the sound of the song and not just give up. The whole essay however was a description of how the song progresses, and that was not what I was looking for. I understand that you chose this song because it reminds you of your friend, but it has nothing to do with the instrumentation or what the song really showcases in that department. It would have worked only if you described how some specific instrument contributed to that sense of remembrance.
Xedretinz Lododnz: Twenty One Pilots - 'Blurryface': 'The Judge''
You chose this song because of its 'catchy sounds and deep lyrics', but I wish you could have demonstrated how the instruments actually contribute to those lyrics. For example, you explained what the song may be about - which has nothing to do with the instrumentation - but you could have showed that the sounds help create this theme. The first part of your essay was a description of how the song is made, and the second part is about the song's subject matter. Those don't really tell me why you chose that specific song in respect with its instruments being used.
It's considerate that you chose this song because of its positive aspect, but it has nothing to do with its instrumentation. You explained how the use of those instruments help create this uplifiting and happy sound, but those don't really tell much, because the same instruments can be used to create a mellow or sad song. Also, how a song makes you feel may not necessarily make others feel the same way, so you should not really take subjectivity for granted.
Fever: Madonna - 'Erotica': 'Rain'
You told the song's story, and did not give any reason as to why you chose this song in respect to its instrumentation. The song being one of her 'best ballads' does not say anything about its intruments used. You could have elaborated on the instruments that you mentioned and explain how they help achieve sounds, theme, or feelings that the song is about.
Pedro: Fifth Harmony - 'Reflection': 'Worth It (feat. Kid Ink)
The general notion as to why you chose Worth It is because it is an 'infectious' song and is the most 'complete' in terms of instrumentation on the album. It seems like the other instrumentals from Reflection are being downplayed. It also seems like you took it for granted that everybody would know of this song, when in fact you should make as if you are introducing the song to us in an attempt to spark interest. Therefore, a more customer-approach would have been more appreciative than a subjective one. You mentioned each instruments used, but did not really elaborate at what they actually contribute to the song. For example, when you talked about the saxophone, you said that it adds 'magic elements'. When you talked about drums, you said that they are taken to 'another level' when being accompanied by other instruments. But what are those magic elements? What is the another level? Those claims were too vague for me. Please watch the word limit.
URBAN: Keyshia Cole - 'A Different Me': 'Make Me Over'
The reasons why you chose this song are great. In fact, I think you're among the few whose reasons really made me feel content. You mentioned how the instruments are reminiscent to the old generation's sound, it shows the artist's growth, and is representative for the mood of the album. Unfortunately, that was only a minimal portion of your essay. The biggest part was a description of the song and theme, which was not what I was looking for. The word limit is 200, and you wrote 240 words, which is just too much because it gives you an unfair advantage at explaining over the other contestants.
Capital B
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1. prezli: Nothing but Thieves - 'Nothing but Thieves': 'Graveyard Whistling'
Good entry, you did what was asked – but personally I would have liked to hear more about the guitars themselves. Other than specifying that there are three, you didn’t really say much and I was interested in hearing about how all three are used (in the same way? In different ways?). I do like what you said about the piano though. The song itself seems a bit more lowkey and dull compared to the song you sent last time, but I still look forward to hearing more from you.
My poor ears, straining to hear what you said is here – haha. I don’t hear much other than a repeating drum kick. Not sure if a chorus of “ooohs” counts as an instrument either... I know this round is very tough, but I have to be honest, I think it may have gotten the better of you here. I don’t hear piano…?
5/10
3. Element: Ellie Goulding - 'Delirium': 'Scream It Out'
I so very appreciate how you went beyond a simple and straight forward write up (This song uses piano and guitar…etc etc) and instead provided us with such rich and lush vocabulary that really gets the feeling across. Keep this up and the game may be yours. Fabulous entry that really went beyond and examined closely the purpose and role of each instrumental choice.
10/10
4. sumthintoxic82: Britney Spears - 'Britney': 'What It's Like To Be Me'
Not a bad entry at all, but I do think the write up was a little broad. I would have liked to see some thinking about the role each specific instrument played. However, I liked how you linked it to the overall album and I agree with the points you made.
This is one of the few Fifth Harmony songs I know, and I was SO hoping you’d pick it for this round! I love the use of horns. You’re bang on with your description of that being “the core”. I also thought it was wise to include links to instrumental and live versions – you were really thining about the theme this round.
9/10
6. Speezy : Jordin Sparks - 'Right Here, Right Now': Work From Home (feat. B.o.B)
Love this entry. You upped your effort into the writing portion this round and I noticed! Like you described, I was surprised when the song picked up the way it did – and I agree with you that the instruments are a big reason for that. I liked how you talked about each instrument’s role, and showed how carefully you were thinking about this song.
9/10
7. Fever: Madonna - 'Erotica': 'Rain'
You quit. Boo. (and it’s a shame, because I LOVE this song).
8. Dollas n Diamonds: Pentatonix - 'PTX': 'Papaoutai'
This is the entry I was DYING to get to – how could you describe the instruments used in an acapella song? Very well, it turns out! In acapella it’s like each voice is an instrument, and your write up perfectly supports that way of thinking. It’s so layered but you really went through the track and analyzed what each person was doing with their vocal instrument, and I’m very impressed. I screamed at you however when the line “I had to choose this because I had no other choice” came up…don’t be like that, I want to be sold and see that you believe in your entry 100%.
9/10
9. Lucky#17: Azealia Banks - 'Broke With Expensive Taste': 'Gimme a Chance'
VERY smart choice for this round. The use of instruments, especially how they change, from the hip hop to latin portions of this song is really interesting to think about and I loved the way you described them. This is another entry that I think really stepped their writing game up from last time. Good work.
9/10
10. Xedretinz Lododnz: Twenty One Pilots - 'Blurryface': 'The Judge'
Hmmm. I’m a bit confused why half of your entry is spent talking about you choosing the song because of the lyrics, when the challenge asked you to describe how the instruments are used. Beyond simply listing the instruments you hear, I didn’t see much thinking in that regard. A middle of the road entry.
I really try not to let formatting factor into my judging, but I have to say – cool it on the caps lock, haha! Now that that’s out of the way…GREAT song choice. I’ve always loved this track and I really think you went above and beyond in your descriptions of the (over 5!) instruments used. It’s clear you are passionate about that album, and I think that’s the most important thing I look for as a judge. Good work.
9/10
12. holyground: Florence + the Machine - 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful': 'Queen Of Peace'
Yes, yes, yes. This is what the round is about. It’s more than just listing the instruments you hear, but thinking about how they are used and WHY – relating back to the overall theme/mood/feel of the song. I loved your analysis of how the instruments help create a call to arms feeling. Like the Ellie entry, keep this up and you’ll be around for a long time in this game. I feel your passion for the album and appreciate the careful thought you’ve put into your entries.
10/10
13. URBAN: Keyshia Cole - 'A Different Me': 'Make Me Over'
Not a bad entry by any means, and I see that you’ve put more thought into your writeup. This song is really catchy and I like the bebop feel of it – you were smart to talk about how the instruments play into that. There seemed to be a lot of “other” stuff in there about lyrics and her mentors and what not, so next time be sure to read the round description closely and try to give us exactly what was asked for.
8/10
14. igor: Little Mix - 'Get Weird': 'Love Me Like You'
Great write up. I like that you thought about HOW the instruments were used instead of just what instruments were used. I also love your analysis of the pre instrument cut out before the chorus…you really listened closely! Personally, I love the use of tambourine! Another good entry from you – keep it up, but think about how to really make your entry stand out from the other strong ones.
When I read your entry I wasn’t sold at ALL on a ticking clock as an instrument, but then when I listened to the song itself I could totally see how the choice of including it in the song was a careful and purposeful one that adds to the overall feel of the song. Good job picking up on that. It’s a good entry, but like Little Mix, I want you to think about how to make your entry really standout – I think maybe some more descriptive vocabulary…just an idea. Good stuff though.
9/10
16. Vilppu: Nightwish - 'Imaginaerum': 'Arabesque'
Wow – a truly instrumental track. Very, very, very wise choice, and it helped your entry standout this round. Can’t say this is music I would ever listen to, but I appreciate that you did exactly what the round called for and it was also neat to hear some instruments I am not familiar with. I do think you could have gone even further though in talking about how the instruments are used and way…it seems like a really interesting track and I wish you dug a little deeper.
8/10
17. Vulnicura: Björk - 'Post': 'I Miss You'
God damn, god damn – right off the bat I was sideswiped by your “pop factory” imagery, I LOVE THAT. I so hear an almost “conveyor belt” feel in those drums. I hear the jazz element too. Instrumentally this track is so interesting, and on top of that this was a very thoughtful and interesting analysis of the song. I’m blown away. Keep it up.
10/10
18. Bloomers: Vince Staples - 'Summertime '06': 'Jump Off The Roof'
Interesting how you linked the use of the organ to a feeling of a hymn. I thought that was wise and showed how carefully you are thinking about your choices in this game. The instrumental in this song is actually quite interesting and not what I expected. I like to be surprised in this game by music I’m not familiar with, and you’re doing just that. I will say, the write up left me wanting a bit more, and needed just a bit more to really stand out among the other great entries.
9/10
19. lhdang2000: Demi Lovato - 'Confident': 'Cool For The Summer'
You did go through and tell me the instruments used, but little analysis was given to why or how. I’m not sure about the last sentence about her shining on different instruments.
Nothing But Thieves - Graveyard Whistling
I like your essay, but I feel that it could've been more developed around the instruments (well, except for the piano which you explained quite well). Tell me more about those three guitars and what is the difference between them. The strong points are that you talked mainly about the instrumentation which is great.
Rihanna - Consideration (feat. SZA)
I think it was clearly mentioned in the thread that vocals don't count as instruments and I am sorry, but neither do "people cooing" or "hands clapping" (even though I would maybe accept this latter one). The essay is cute, but it's just there compared to others.
Ellie Goulding - Scream It Out
I don't feel the ocean Neither do I feel the "delirium" either But who cares, this isn't about my personal taste. I love the way in which you described the use of instruments, maybe you exaggerated a bit with the description of the song though Cute entry overall.
Britney Spears - What It's Like To Be Me
I wouldn't call beatboxing an instrument, but you have 5 anyway, so that's okay. I see this as a straight pop song, without many of those "rock" & "r&b" influences. However it does emphasize Britney's anger. I think it's a pretty strong entry overall, even though there might be some fillers in your essay. The song choice fits well in my opinion. I wish you included the instruments in your essay more though.
Fifth Harmony - Worth It (feat. Kid Ink)
The obvious choice of course Not that that would be bad though. I think you described it in a pretty good way, there's not much to criticize. I loved your inclusion of different lyrics to clarify what you said in the essay. Good job.
Jordin Sparks - Work From Home (feat. B.o.B.)
I love your explicit explanation of the instrumentation (which I can pretty much confirm when hearing the song). You did a good job at describing it, congrats.
Madonna - Rain
As much as I am a sucker for Madonna's wonderful ballads, I must say that, even though it's clearly an improvement from last round, you did not describe the usage of the instrumentation at all. You just resumed to mentioning them which wasn't enough for this round. I do appreciate the lyric insertion which I would have loved from some others as well, but you should have focused much more on the instrumentation.
Pentatonix - Papaoutai
Considering this was clearly harder for you than anyone, I'll count the beatboxing. You sold me with the description of the entry pretty much, and they also did a pretty good job at replicating the original, yet adding their own twist as well. Good job overall.
Azealia Banks - Gimme a Chance
I think your entry is equally balanced between the theme of the song and the role the instrumentation plays in your song. There are definitely many songs going on in the song which is good. I wish you just put more emphasis on when exactly do those instruments come in the song and what impact does it have on the listener: is it catchy? is it mysterious?, etc., but overall you had a nice entry.
twenty one pilots - The Judge
Eh your essay is rather unpleasing, I'd say. Sure it mentions the instruments and the theme, but there is no connection between how those instruments put the song into the spotlight. Just a short mention on when they appear and that's it. I do like that you included the theme though, but compared to other essays, it's not that good.
Janet Jackson - Alright
I mean from a musician like you it was pretty much expected that you would do well in this round. I like what you did with the essay and how you described it, especially the left/right ear part. My pulse is intact though However, I might have liked some inclusions on when the instrument comes into the song for example, but I think it's a good job overall.
Florence + The Machine - Queen of Peace
That's what I was talking about. What a perfect way to mingle the instrumentation with the feelings evoked by the song. You pretty much described every single sensation the song gives you and how much the instrumentation influences it. Great job!
Keyshia Cole - Make Me Over
As much as I like the song, I do have a problem with only 4 instruments listed. The essay doesn't explain much either, even if it were only for those 4 instruments instead of 5. I wish there was a relation between those instruments and the song. I like that you explained the theme, but you could have done so much more.
Little Mix - Love Me Like You
Cute entry here as well. I love how the rival pop girls in the contest also have similar essays You described the instrumentation as you should have pretty much, its outcome and everything. I'd say it's pretty good.
The All-American Rejects - 11:11PM
Well I actually like the ticking clock, both in the song, and its description in your essay. I actually like the personal feeling your essay has and your choice of a song considering many of their songs sound similar (which is not to blame considering the period when the album was released and that I actually like that sound). Good job!
Nightwish - Arabesque
A perfect choice for this round (obviously) and an amazing essay to support it. I imagine it sounds amazing in the album. Good job!
Bjork - I Miss You
Bjork is known for her experimental melody and I guess this round fitted perfectly to you. Ahead of its time indeed, Bionic who? Superb job with the essay as well
Vince Staples - Jump Off The Roof
Like holyground, you also built up your essay around the relationship between the instruments and the themes evoked, which I think is perfect. Amazing job overall, I totally dig your entry.
Demi Lovato - Cool For The Summer
Since when does the simple inclusion of a synthesizer make you sexy? I think it was a cute description of how the instruments interact with the song, but I feel like the other entries similar to yours in composition have put more emphasis on when exactly does the instrument come in the song and so on, but overall it's a good job.
Nothing But Thieves - 8.5/10
Rihanna - 6/10
Ellie Goulding - 8.5/10
Britney Spears - 7/10
Fifth Harmony - 10/10
Jordin Sparks - 9/10
Madonna - 5/10
Pentatonix - 8/10
Azealia Banks - 8/10
twenty one pilots - 4.5/10
Janet Jackson - 8/10
Florence + The Machine - 10/10
Keyshia Cole - 5/10
Little Mix - 9/10
The All-American Rejects - 8.5/10
Nightwish - 10/10
Bjork - 10/10
Vince Staples - 10/10
Demi Lovato - 8/10
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1. Nothing But Thieves - Nothing But Thieves
10/10: This is a really nice song and you're right, the piano actually brings this song to a whole new level and it brings them to a whole new level. I really like this song. Your essay is well-written and it's exactly what this round is about.
2. Rihanna - ANTI
2/10: NOT Jango - that's the music service my ex-boyfriend's Step-mom used. (she's dead now so that's irrelevant). Anyways, I don't see how this is South Pacific sound, because it just sounds like an urban hip hop pop sound Wasn't there better choices on the record?
3. Ellie Goulding - Delirium
10/10: Very nice choice! One of my favorites on the album. Your essay is once again well-written, says exactly what is needed for the round and it really does sound exactly you say it does. Don't really have much else to say other than great job once again.
4. Britney Spears - Britney
10/10: I honestly wasn't sure what you would submit for this round, but this was a genius choice. Your essay really sold this because the instrumental really is awesome. You can tell it has a little bit of her bubblegum pop sound just a tad bit, but mixed in with pop rock and everything else you mentioned. I don't really need to say much, because you aced this. Now hopefully you know that I don't have a vendetta against either you or Britney
5. Fifth Harmony - Reflection
9/10: I'm not completely convinced this was the right choice, but it was a strong one for sure when you put the essay, the instrumental link and the live performance altogether. The main reason why I'm not completely convinced is because, yeah, all the instruments used in a song due come together during a live performance, but performances also sound different from the original production wise...and that's the case here since there is more guitar in the live performance than the studio version. But still, your essay was strong and so was the song choice, as it is their most unique song. I just don't think it was a complete 10 this round because of song of the things you said in your essay that I disagree with, which in this case was the talk about the live performance.
6. Jordin Sparks - Right Here, Right Now
2/10: Was this really the best you had to offer this round? That piano sounds more like a music box and I don't hear it again until the end of the song, so it sounds like the noisy ass beats just cannibalized it. I don't hear any trumpets either so I don't want type of BS you're trying to pull this round but it ain't working sweet cheeks. It's as if you wrote this while high off weed and then decided to get drunk while you were at it. Hell, I think I hear more symphony in this track than I do trumpets. The only thing you were correct on is that everything just drops at the chorus...and that is a bad thing because we can't hear anything close to 5 instruments once that happens. I won't be surprised if this is the last time I'm judging you.
7. Madonna - Erotica
1/10: Bitch bye. I'm not a fan of quitters at this point. We've already had way too many of them. So you don't deserve a higher score from me. **** that ****. I'm not gonna waste my time judging someone's entry when they've already quit. Bye Felicia! Your essay didn't focus that much on the instruments anyway, you were just very off topic. Shame because I was interested in this song based on what you wrote.
8. Pentatonix - PTX
10/10: It's actually interesting to see these guys work with actual physical instruments besides their voices. So nice choice. Your essay reflects this song choice well. Good job this round!
9. Azealia Banks - Broke With Expensive Taste
10/10: Nice choice! I heard all five instruments and they perfectly reflect your essay. I wasn't expecting this from Azealia at all so you actually gave us a chance to see a different side of her thanks to this challenge as well. Great job this round
10. Twenty One Pilots - Blurryface
5/10: Sis if INNER INSANITY, aka one of Twenty One Pilots biggest supporters in the games section is voting you off...ya done ****ed up. Yeah, this has five instruments...but your essay is weak as ****. Like seriously, no one needed to know why you chose this song other than what was needed for the round. TOO MUCH INFORMATION SIS! You need to work on staying on topic.
11. Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation 1814
9/10: Essay format could use some work. It doesn't look like the album font just yet. So right now the styling is a bit of an eyesore. But otherwise the song is good, and the essay matches the criteria needed for the round. I like this song as well!
12. Florence + The Machine - How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
10/10: Very nice choice! Your essay described this song very well and it laid out a very clear picture about what the song would sound-like, and it's definitely a phenomenol choice for this round. Really nice song as well!
13. Keyshia Cole - A Different Me
1/10 I appreciate that you defended yourself against people voting you off, but I don't think it's fair to give you a higher score when you only found a song with four instruments. And you also said that this was the song with the most instruments in the album while defending yourself against people voting you off. You do realize that completely voids what you said in this essay and you essentially just threw away your shot at going far in this competition. I think honestly, you could've done a better job at explaining the instruments so that you would've had a fifth harmony, but because you didn't, you're getting a 1 for completely missing the challenge.
14. Little Mix - Get Weird
10/10: I don't like this song that much, but you did a great job explaining why it fits the challenge, which it does. Very thorough and allows me to appreciate it a little more. Very good choice!
15. The All-American Rejects - Move Along
10/10: You know what, this song actually really slays. It's way better than the singles from this era. And yeah, anything can be an instrument. And if prezli or others don't believe you, lemme put this in my comments:
Would D.W. Read lie?
Anyways, great job Inner!
16. Nightwish - Imaginareem
9/10: Not you STILL acting like we know this band . Sis, it's not undeniable if we don't know these people before hand. Anyways, your song matched the essay to the T, but you need to work on not assuming we know this band already. Be more humble in your future essays. But still, good choice.
17. Bjork - Post
8/10: Very interesting choice. I like this song. I think this song matches the criteria for the round, and your essay is good for the most part. But I don't think you clarified what the fifth instrument was, and I think there was one here. Otherwise, good entry.
18. Vince Staples - Summertime '06
10/10: THANK GOD this song starts with the letter J. My weakest link game needs some J songs. Anyways, this song is pretty badass. The instruments are there and it really does draw you in. Very haunting, but very catchy at the same time. Nice job this round.
19. Demi Lovato - Confident
10/10: Perfect choice! Cool For the Summer remains one of the highlights on the album, and the best single of the era, and it's production is definitely a reason why. All of the instruments that are in this song make it stand out a lot more than the majority of the songs on the album. Your essay writing has gotten better since last round, but it still has some Broken English issues. But who cares when you slayed this challenge?