ROUND 7 RESULTS!!
Lolzeez: Dean Watson – Past Present
This was some pretty chill Jazz fusion piece, but it was more electronic then most jazz fusion I’ve heard. I liked it ok, but it didn’t seem to be going anywhere. It just when on and on doing mostly the same stuff. It changed parts, but most of the parts weren’t more or less interesting than the last part. Also, as one youtube commenter said, “The percussion is positively amateurish.” This person is right. The drums bored me a lot. I guess because he programmed them. Anyway, this wasn’t a song that really managed to hold my attention all that much.
6.5/10
PuffyPat: Ambassadors – Falls
This song opened strong with a very cool riff and a driving beat. This is some great indie/alt rock right here. It was good while it lasted, but really, it’s not that memorable. I liked it though, the drums especially. They were driving and really fit the song. Cool stuff
7.5/10
Ytse: I Am Abomination – Since 1776
This song was good for what it was, which is pretty much the case fore all other modern metalcore songs. I liked it enough, but didn’t love it. It was as good as the other songs you’ve sent me. This one stands out, however, because of the cool ending orchestral part. I liked that part, and it is something I haven’t heard many of these metalcore bands do.
7.5/10
Nekov: Of Monsters and Men – Little Talks
The thing that really stood out in this song was the female/male interplay on the vocals. The Mumford & Sons influence is really obvious on this track, and that’s awesome, because Mumford & Sons have a really cool sound. I really liked this song. The horns were a really cool addition also. I will be checking out more from this band in the future.
8.5/10
Elite: Ørkenkjøtt – Skygger og Støv (Del II)
I had heard your first submission before, so I listened to this one. I liked it a lot. It sounded a lot like Tool, but Norwegian. Awesome. I have yet to hear one band that i do not like from Norway. This song was not my favorite, however, because I accidently listened to Skygger og Støv (Del I) first and liked it better than Del II, but Del II was still very good. I’ll definitely be checking this whole album out. Cool stuff.
8.5/10
Heretic: Amia Venera Landscape – A New Aurora
I got a real Anathema-ish vibe from the piano part at the beginning of this one (which, according to Spotify is the end of the track before it, Empire) but it quickly descended into a brutal hardcore/post-hardcore piece and then became a soft acoustic verse. The whole thing sounded kind of like Melodic hardcore with a little black metal thrown in. Awesome. A very well done piece of modern metal music. I think the band it most reminded me of was Ne Oblivscaris and I really love them, so this was a great piece. Totally going to check out this album when I get the chance.
9/10
Scorpion: Shattered Skies – Saviors
The first thing that stood out in this song is that the guitarist and bassist aren’t using picks except for the guitarist on his solo and at the very end of the song. They were in fact slapping. And it sounded totally awesome. I really liked this piece and I’d really like to see this band get some more popularity, because they are pretty incredible. My favorite part was the main riff/beat, which was incredibly zesty.
9/10
Crazyaga: *Shels – Butterflies On Luci’s Way
I never knew that music this beautiful and grandiose existed. Anathema comes close, but never as close as this to the pure beauty and expanse that post-rock and post-metal convey. If I had to describe this song, I’d say that it is pure beauty and amazingness turned into sound waves. I loved, loved, LOVED this song and there is no doubt it will listen to more of this band. Honestly, I would give you an 11 if that were possible. The vocals were my favorite part of this song, but everything else was amazing too.
10/10
The Standings:
Heretic: 61.5
Scorpion: 59.5
Nekov: 55.5
Elite: 55.5
Crazyaga: 51
PuffyPat 49.5
Lolzeez: 43.5
YtseBitsySpider: 41
This was probably one of my favorite rounds, guys! Awesome job. Are you ready for the last one?
Round 8
With a deadline on Wednesday @ 23:59, this gives you a full 3 days to submit your song.
When you send your song, tell me how many points you'd like to wager. You can wager up to all of your points.
I will rank songs in places 8 to 1. The top four (1,2,3,4) will win their wager, thereby gaining the number of points they wagered. The bottom four (5,6,7,8) will lose their wager, thereby losing the number of points they wagered.
As for the round theme, this will be an OPEN ROUND.
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