Well, here we go. I've listened to everything and now I have to make a decision...someone has to go.
This is extremely hard because I want to be objective as possible. dtismajesty, you've been the underdog, I feel, and while we didn't click in the beginning, you've figured me out and towards the end, you've done great. The Letter M, you've been consistently strong each and every round. Space Invader, you're somewhere in between.
I say that because now I have to make a judgment call based on these two rounds. Here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to rank each song. And then...I'll make a decision.
Round Nine Results:6. Jeff Buckley - Dream Brother (dtismajesty)
I'm sorry to give this song last place because it was marvelous. Very spooky but very rockin.
5. Explorer's Club - Fate Speaks (Space Invader)
I've been meaning to check these guys out for a while. They're like....a more metal Transatlantic.
4. Roine Stolt - Remember (The Letter M)
I'm not the biggest fan of Roine's vocals. Anyway, this was basically Transatlantic. So....I took that into account cause this was a really safe choice.
3. Pure Reason Revolution - The Twyncyn / Trembling Willows (Space Invader)
Wow...simply wow. It looks like they're a very new band too. This was very impressive.
1. Marillion - Ocean Cloud (The Letter M)
1. Clint Mansell - Death is the Road to Awe (dtismajesty)
Yes, it was a tie between the best submissions. These were both near-perfect songs.
Anyway....now I have to decide. The Letter M, you're safe. But I'm gonna have to decide between Space Invader and dtismajesty....crap.