Round 7
Player: Morawintersoul
Artist: Harmaja
Song: Sydäntalvella
Review: Nice song. At first I found it difficult to like the singer’s voice cause I felt it was too deep for the song but upon a couple more listens I started enjoying the contrast. The instrumentation is quite nice, with nice guitar melodies and a very enjoyable piano. The song gains so much with the change of intensity towards the end that I feel it should last a little longer to have more enjoyment.
Score: 5
Player: Scorpion
Artist: Green Carnation
Song: The Burden is Mine... Alone
Review: A very sonic piece of music. I love how every new instrument or melody that’s added fits so well and smoothly. The wind instrumentation is particularly good providing much of the mood in the song and the guitar work by itself is a bit odd but in the greater scheme flows quite well.
Score: 6 + 1
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Player: Zantera
Artist: The tallest man on earth
Song: Love is all
Review: The song is quite beautiful and easy to listen except maybe for the singer, his voice drives me off a bit, way too harsh for this song.
Score: 4 + 1
Player: Shadow Ninja 2.0
Artist: Van Canto
Song: Last Night of the Kings
Review: Hmm, well, I must say it was a bit fun to listen to this but a capella stuff was never my cup of tea. They guys are quite good at why they do, I’ll give you that but it lacks something. Special mention to the female vocalist, such a beautiful voice.
Score: 3
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Player: UMH
Artist: Bright Eyes
Song: Make War
Review: There’s not much in this song that appeals to me, it’s soothing and very friendly but it seems to samey all throughout, and doesn’t have any element to make it shine.
Score: 3
Player: King
Artist: Dada
Song: Star you are
Review: Another song that is a bit meh for me. It’s sweet and relaxing but hasn’t got anything that draws my attention.
Score: 3
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Player: Windmaster
Artist: Vamp
Song: Tir N’a Noir
Review: Beautiful song. The guitar melody is very relaxing and enjoyable, the vocal melodies and arrangements are just perfect for the mood. I loved the mandolin and the flute, both of them added a nice touch to the song.
Score: 6 + 1
Player: Lolzeez
Artist: Neil Young
Song: Heart of gold
Review: I don’t think I get American folk music. The song is nice and enjoyable but it’s another case of lacking something that makes me want to listen to it again.
Score: 3
Totals
39 - King
38 - Zantera
37 - Windmaster
36 - Scorpion
32 - MoraWintersoul
31 - Lolzeez
31 - Shadow Ninja 2.0
30 - UMH
Round 8
Player's choice. I will let you choose from one of the themes used in this roulette and send me a song that adapts to it. Include what theme you are choosing in your message. Themes are
Happy song that makes me smile
Female vocals (No male vocals allowed)
Instrumental
Fairly New (2008 - on)
Uncommon instrument
Acoustic
Pairings for this round
Morawintersoul vs Shadow Ninja 2.0
Scorpion vs King
Zantera vs Lolzeez
UMH vs Windmaster