[M i x]

I picked Take Care please Adam tell me which number I am?

[Inner Insanity]

Who needs to rate yet?

[Adr]

i am working on judge the entries

btw, my main points of score are
- It is must be defined 2012 (and if you send it an artist, make sure the song is the highlight of the artist in 2012)
- i really appreciate people that choose unexpected song
- And of course my taste is considered (don't worry i actually like most of the genres )

[johnrm]

Originally posted by Inner Insanity

Who needs to rate yet?

Adr and Drip!

[josh_923]

Originally posted by theoyella jukebox

I know I'm #9.

I should've went with Some Nights by fun., my favorite song ever.

Sisss. You know the real deal.

[Celebrate]

2. Hate this song but I can't argue with the fact it's remembered and is iconic.

I definitely know this was mine. Most people either like it or hate it, but its Very iconic and will be remembered moreso for the hype around the song

[johnrm]

I'm Done computing I will posted it later!

[Miguel.]

Good!

[johnrm]

WELCOME TO.......




"Judges Scores and Commentary"

Jomarr: MIA – “Bad Girls”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

Now this is the type of unpredictable entry that is also good. Thanks to this song’s music video I still read and hear people talking about it. This song would normally get about a 65 or 70 but since you pulled off being unpredictable too I’ll give you a little bump.

75/100

Originally posted by MLD

How many people even know this song? It barely made an impact aside from the video nominations which is the only reason you're getting a 30 and not a 1.

30/100

Originally posted by Adr

wow! i have to give you credit as the contestant with the best unexpected choice this round. Never see this song will be picked in this kind of round. Maybe if we look into the chart, this song not had a big impact. But, the video of this song is arguably the best video of 2012! the song is unique, the arrangement is great, and the video really killing me. i really love that you submit this song. I mean, you don't have to choose an obvious choice that charting high in 2012, but Bad Girls is an example that quality of all the element of the song can give you a high score too. With this "best video" of 2012 title, it defined one of the standout tracks in 2012 enough. great choice jomarr!

100/100

Originally posted by Drip

Great song choice, and great way to represent 2012. Bad Girls made huge controversy for its music video and music and controversy go so well hand in hand.

90/100

Phoenixstar: Adele – “Skyfall”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

Slay Phoenixstar slay
Although as with almost every entry there is room for improvement you’re showing yourself at a true fron tunner of this game. Keep it up.

90/100

Originally posted by MLD

Only the award shows were here for this. This song is boring. It's not a soundtrack single that can make an impact like Keep Holding On, I Will Always Love You, My Heart Will Go On, Lose Yourself or The Climb.

20/100

Originally posted by Adr

Everyone will agree that 2011 is the year of Adele, though 2012 she was not as big as 2011, but she still gave a big impact that year. One of the highlight is making this James Bond soundtrack. If i was asked to rank The James Bond Soundtrack from the beginning until now, Skyfall definitely will be in my top 3 choices. It is really James Bond and she deserved her Oscar award for this. Skyfall might be not that popular as "someone like you" or "rolling in the deep" but she made one of the best soundtrack in 2012 (imo is the best soundtrack of 2012)

95/100

Originally posted by Drip

As much as I loathe this song, its still huge and it just proved everything Adele touches is platinum.

80/100

Marooner5: Drake – “Take Care feat. Rihanna”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

I think you might want to remove your stan glasses for a second. Sure, this song was a hit, but does anyone remember it now? I’ll tell you as I type this I’m trying to remember its melody but can’t even manage to do that, which is a horribly bad sign. This song is not remembered anymore.

55/100

Originally posted by MLD

This song really isn't memorable at all. Drake's impact is seen on places like Twitter and pop culture. YOLO and "Started From the Bottom" trended because of Drake. This song has nothing and therefore, it will be forgotten.

1/100

Originally posted by Adr

Okay, this song for me is one of the best collaboration in 2012. The song is really great and i like this kind of Drake (it reminds me of Drake's first album). But, i don't think this song have a great success in 2012, it was just moderate. and i guess this theme is about which song is really defined what 2012 is. I guess this case is little bit opposite of fiercE's One More Night imo.

70/100

Originally posted by Drip

Good, but not really that great.

70/100

Kavish: Katy Perry – “Wide Awake”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

IM WIDE AHWAKE
While this song is not remembered as well by the GP this song has left an impact on anyone following pop music, which is especially remarkable since it was around the 15th single from Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection: The Re-Up (Now With Even More Cavities!).

80/100

Originally posted by MLD

While I feel like Wide Awake would lose to some of Katy's other hits, this song was definitely a staple of 2012. It was part of a movie, it was a hit with kids, Canada, the US. It had an amazing music video, and it was very introspective. I feel like this song will continue to make impact on fans and people. This is one of those songs that people can relate to from Katy and this song will make an impact on people's minds and hearts. It doesn't need to be featured in commercials or music to make an impact. Katy made an impact with this song and it will continue to make impact.

100/100

Originally posted by Adr

Katy Perry has a consecutively hit songs. She might be a star in 2011, but in 2012 she little bit fading because she just released some songs that not as hit as her previous songs. and too bad that Wide Awake is not my favorite song from her but compared with her other songs that released in 2012, this might be the strongest one.

75/100

Originally posted by Drip

Katy's #1 that got away, how sad. This did great though! It was played all through out 2012 and it certainly made a big impact that year.

80/100

Middle of Selena: Kelly Clarkson – “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

Meh. Could be worse. This was a hit and I think a good chunk of people still remember it but not all of them. Still, pretty good entry.

75/100

Originally posted by MLD

This song is honestly extremely overrated. It will be remembered, but it's local to 2012 impact, not "years to come" impact. Kelly has a ton of more songs that made a bigger impact on people.

70/100

Originally posted by Adr

This song is really overplayed in 2012 . But i must say that this is a great song from Kelly Clarkson. all the element of this song is amazing (except the cheap video ) but it is a big splash for Kelly to return as one of the greatest female vocalist in 2000's. And I guess this song is a nice choice for this theme

90/100

Originally posted by Drip

Another great choice! This song RULED the summer of 2012.

100/100

fierce: Marron 5 – “One More Night”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

You are lucky I am not your typical ATRLer because you would be DRAGGED to the pits of HELL and back. Can’t stop laughing tbh
Okay now lemme get serious This song is pretty remembered but has left no cultural impact, lesbihonest.

75/100

Originally posted by MLD

It was only #1 because of Billboard's unbalanced amount of airplay. Gangnam Style was the real #1 in the country during that time and honestly, no one would give a **** about this song after it's reign is over. Payphone is the hit that people will remember, not this.

1/100

Originally posted by Adr

This might be my least favorite entry from the bunch . First, this song might be one of the longest no.1 song in 2012 (thanks to Billboard weird formula to calculate the points ). but i still think that OMN still far from This Love, She Will Be Loved, Makes Me Wonder, or even Moves Like Jagger popularity. and also, people still remember song like WAY, Call me maybe, STIUTK, WANEGBT, and another no.1 songs rather than this song. IMO, this song success is a fluke. But I still love (old) Maroon 5, but this song is by far my least favorite song from them. though i still giving you points for what this song can achieve in 2012 (including the no.1 song that they can reach)

60/100

Originally posted by Drip

I forgot Maroon 5 even released anything this year. Plus this fails in comparison to how big "Moves Like Jagger" was.

50/100

SIMon1120: Ellie Goulding – “Lights”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

Look riiiiiiiiiight above for my comments on Feel So Close, because they’re very similar to yours.
This song was released in late 2010? early 2011? and as we all probably know flopped like a Magikarp. But the song slowly rose to the top in the US and other countries such as Canada.
In the end I don’t thin this song is remembered that well. It would be remembered better if anyone understood a word she was saying. But this is an almost-solid entry. I just know you can do better.

60/100

Originally posted by MLD

I feel like this was one of the biggest hits of 2012 and i think that is one of the main songs that people will remember years to come.

100/100

Originally posted by Adr

Lights is my most favorite song of 2012! this song is simple but really beautiful with little electronic touch and angelic voice from Ellie. And also this is her best hit so far worldwide, and for me, choosing lights is not an obvious one but perfect choice for this kind of theme. Amazing Sim, perfect score from me too

100/100

Originally posted by Drip

Another good solid choice, even it was release two years before it reached its peak, its still a great song and it was the sleeper hit of 2012 and a huge part of 2012.

90/100

[johnrm]

Josh_923: Taylor Swift – “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

This is a good entry. Sorry, I despise this song so it’s hard to give you a good score, but it really is remembered.

90/100

Originally posted by MLD

Eh...it was a #1 hit for Taylor but I think I Knew You Were Trouble is going to end up being remembered more than this. It's memorable, but not as memorable as other 2012 hits or other Taylor Swift hits.

70/100

Originally posted by Adr

This song is one of the funnest song in 2012. Though it's really different with Taylor previous works(and really poppish sound with just a little bit of country) but i can't deny the catchy sound and the success that this song get in 2012. Maybe she became a sellout artist starting with this song,but still a great track imo

90/100

Originally posted by Drip

Good, average song. Even if I LOATHE this song, it increased Taylor's already huge star power and just proved she is a force to be reckoned with.

80/100

Tylerbv: Bruno Mars: “Locked out of Heaven”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

Tylerbv, I am so disappointed in you. Locked Out of Heaven was released late 2011 and didn’t really start being well-known until 2013. I can’t measure how remembered it is because in most of the public’s eye it came out 2 or 3 months ago. Sorry.

35/100

Originally posted by MLD

It was a big hit...sure. BUT, Bruno is like the male version of Katy Perry since he is consistently bringing out smash hits so I think this song is going to be forgotten among the catalog. Plus, the song isn't really a 2012 staple anyway.

30/100

Originally posted by Adr

i never thought that the newest singe from Bruno second album will be this huge. Looh is a great one. This song is success in many countries (including US for 6 weeks) and the sound of the song is really catchy and a reminiscence of 80's song (similar with The Police's arrangement). Bringing the 80's vibe and make it modern is genius. nice one Tyler

90/100

Originally posted by Drip

This song is kind of just forgotten in my opinion compared to everything else released that year. Its more of a track that carried on to 2013.

60/100

Inner Insanity: Fun. – “Some Nights”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

Yey someone picked this
I think this is a good choice and while it’s not the first thing that comes to mind it certainly works well. Despite this song not being #1 for 6 weeks it might even be remembered as much as We Are Young.

90/100

Originally posted by MLD

I feel like this song is going to be remembered more than Some Nights will be. It has that "Lion King" vibe that can easily be used in media as opposed to We Are Young, which sounds like a barbershop tune.

100/100

Originally posted by Adr

Fun. is one of my favorite new band from 2012. This "hipster" band is giving a fresh mainstream sound with rock vibe, and i like it! Some Nights is a great track, but this song still overshadowed by We are Young. And maybe if you choose WAY, you will get more points from me because it is fitter with the theme. But still a nice choice

80/100

Originally posted by Drip

A huge song that year! Great choice!

100/100

Iggie: Calvin Harris – “Feel So Close”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

You could have done far better. Not only was Feel So Close released in August 2011 but it was also already smashing in other countries pretty far before the New Years even hit.
Then I understand that it smashed in other countries in 2012 too, but it wasn’t even that big and remembered. However I wouldn’t say it was completely forgotten, just that there were many other choices left you could’ve done far better with.

55/100

Originally posted by MLD

I feel like this song will be used in many commercials as the years go by. It just has that happy dance feel to it and it definitely feels like a 2012 staple. Better job this round.

90/100

Originally posted by Adr

This might be one of the most played party song in 2012. I remember when i go to the club and they keep playing this song over and over again, and that proves this song is really defined 2012, the year when EDM is really growing. ANd also i must say this the choice is unexpected, so i appreciate you iggie for not playing too safe

85/100

Originally posted by Drip

Good, solid choice, with the artist and the song. 2012 was a huge year for Calvin and he kind of became that IT producer.

90/100

TheReasonantZune: PSY – “Gangnam Style”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

Well.

100/100

Originally posted by MLD

The dance was everywhere. Obviously people are going to remember it. But I do have to say that, I think you're afraid that I'm going to mark you down for biased reasons because these last two rounds, you have sent in pretty safe choices. Still, you did good this round.

100/100

Originally posted by Adr

Okay, this might be the most obvious choice for this theme. This song is a phenomenon. Everybody from entire world will know this song including the cheesy choreography too . Even until now, the Gangnam Style jokes still works on me. And also it is really a memorable song from 2012, period! so good job for it

95/100

Originally posted by Drip

Another song that had a big impact in 2012, even to go as far as sparking end of the world theories.

100/100

theoyella jukebox: Miguel – “Adorn”

Originally posted by AdamAL4

I think that, in my opinion, this is a really bad choice. It was a sleeper hit, and it’s not really remembered as much as many other songs that you could have chosen. Not happy with this entry.

60/100

Originally posted by MLD

I don't know. I feel like Miguel would be remembered...but just barely. We'll just have to wait and see

60/100

Originally posted by Adr

what an unusual choice! i never thought someone will pick this song, it's because it just a moderate hit worldwide. But, for me Adorn is a simple genius song. It is different with common r&b hits recently. It is like a reminiscence of Marvin Gaye's Sexual Healing. and i like it! nice song from a new artist in 2012. And his grammy performance with this song make him more popular even some other artists praised him. So though this song is not that popular like others, but this will be a signature song from him and i guess he will get a big succeed in the future. Maybe other judges will give this song a low score, but i appreciate you to thinking outside the box.

85/100

Originally posted by Drip

This made a big impact in the R&B platform, like it should, but it failed to really reach anything mainstream iirc. I feel like Miguel is over shadowed by gossip more then his actual music that year. I do enjoy the song though.

50/100

[Phoenixstar]

How the hell did i forgot about Gangnam Style?

SO my score is 285/400, it is okay

@MLD These songs you chose are like decades ago, the competition was about which song can be represented as staple in future which is difficult to chose since the music in 2012 sucks.

[Miguel.]

I did good.

[johnrm]

WELCOME TO.......



"Round 2 Rankings"

1. TheResonantZune - 395m + 75 = 470m
2. Inner Insanity - 370m + 45 = 415m
3. Sim - 350m + 20 = 370m
4. Kavish - 335m + 10 = 345m
5. Middle of Selena - 335m + 10 = 345
6. Josh_923 - 330m
7. Iggie - 320m
8. Jomarr - 295m
9. Phoenixstar - 285m
10. theoyellur - 255m
11. Tylerbv - 215m
12. Marooner5 - 196m
13. fiercE - 186

"Overall Rankings"
1. TheResonantZune - 845m (+1)
2. Inner Insanity - 773m (+2)
3. Middle of Selena - 706m (=)
4. Josh_923 - 687m (+1)
5. Phoenixstar - 685m (-4)
6. Kavish - 680m (+2)
7. Sim - 673m (+3)
8. Jomarr - 633m (-1)
9. theoyellur - 595m (-3)
10. Iggie - 580m (+3)
11. Marooner5 - 526m (-2)
12. Tylerbv - 501m (=)
13. fiercE - 486 (-2)

Since Jomarr was banned! It means that his journey in temple run is now over! so he's the first one to be eliminated! So That Means There will be no elimination day in the round 3 and it will be now moved on the 6th Round!

[Phoenixstar]

Congratz to @TheResonantZune, The choice you choose was very well done. I forgot about that, because i loathe that song..

[Miguel.]

I moved up in the rankings. Yas!

[josh_923]

HOW COULD I FORGET ABOUT GANGNAM STYLE?

And Inner Insanity, why were you here before me? You know the real deal, though

[Middle of Selena]

4. Kavish - 335m + 10 = 345m
5. Middle of Selena - 335m


we both got the same scores why didn't i get the extra 10 points??

[Celebrate]

Glad I improved in the challenge and I read what you said MLD.

Locked Out of Heaven was released late 2011 and didn’t really start being well-known until 2013. I can’t measure how remembered it is because in most of the public’s eye it came out 2 or 3 months ago. Sorry.

I thought this was released on October 1st 2012, no where have I seen this song released a year ago

[Inner Insanity]

Originally posted by josh_923

HOW COULD I FORGET ABOUT GANGNAM STYLE?

And Inner Insanity, why were you here before me? You know the real deal, though

Forgot about it too.
Anyway, thanks. I was going to send We Are Young but to me this song will be more remembered.

[theo.]

Sorry to disappoint, I'll slay next round.