Ok, sorry Elite. Thanks for participating thus far
Ok, will listen to Reaper's once more and post the results when I get back from work (5ish hours). Heres everyone elses if you want:
Round 6Wolfking - Stratovarius - I'm Still Alive
I've heard a few songs by these guys before and I liked them, and this
was also pretty good. I really liked the vocalist and some really
catchy vocal melodies. Some really cool neoclassical sounding guitar
bits which I really liked. If I had a complaint I would say the
drumming got a little boring at times. To be honest I think you made a
good choice with the band, as all the other Stratovarius songs I've
heard I would rank 1-2 points higher. You just made an unlucky choice
with the song
Also the song didn't really seem to fit the round criteria that well.
5 PointsNekov - Von Hertzen Brothers - Bring Out The Sun (So Alive)
Beautiful soothing song, this is really what I was looking for this
round! I loved the layers of vocals that seem to build up and just
wash over you. The song seemed in no hurry to get anywhere which I
thought really suited it. The second half was a little different, but
just as good. Great submission!
7 PointsJingle - Spocks Beard - At the End of the Day
Wow! A long one
I was really hoping it would be good and
thankfully it was. Great choice for the round too. Loved the intro and
the vocals were great throughout the song. I really loved that little
acoustic section at 5:00 in. Also the soloing at 13:00ish was really
great. Good submission, although to be honest the song could have been
some minutes shorter.
6 PointsGorille - Foxy Shazam - Oh Lord
Cool little spoken words at the start of the song. Another good choice
for the round. Loved the chorus and the vocals were pretty catchy too.
Wierd video though
I can't really think of what else to say, just
really loved the vibe the song was giving off. Cool choice!
5 PointsKari - The Jesus and Mary Chain - Just Like Honey
Quite a relieving song! Very chilled and relaxing for sure. Quite
repetitive which I though helped this song as it really got you into a
soothing rythym. The vocal style really enhanced that effect. I feel
the song cut off too sharply though which kinda eliminated some of the
mood that it was building up.
5 PointsRavenheart - Kate Bush - Nocturn
I've looked up one or two of Kate Bush's songs on youtube and quite
liked them, I meant to get into her but that was quite a while ago and
I'd sort of forgotten about her. This was quite different though.
Really loved it! Definitely knocked down the round criteria, some
really beautiful vocals, and I loved how the song seemed to gradually
build up. The ending was especially awesome where the song changed and
the vocals got a little more up beat. Really no criticisms but if I
had to find one I would say, like Kari's submission that it seemed to
end a little too suddenly. Minor complaint though
8 PointsI'll post the points standings when I post Reapers results, along with Round 7 in a few hours