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Songwriter Forum => Competitions => Topic started by: Neil C on April 12, 2017, 07:35:35 PM
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Hi, so here are the rules,
1. Theme - Summer or beach, doesn't have to mention those words but must apply to theme
2. One entry per member + one collab allowed
3. Post in finished songs with note (Summer Competition)
4. Last posting date - 30th June
5. The organisers will post a list of entries after 30th June
6. Anybody can vote for their top song, all entrants must cast a vote for their song to be eligible
7. You cannot vote for your own song even if it is by far the best entry
8. Voting closes - Midnight 14th July
21 entries - great work everyone:
CaliaMoko - https://soundcloud.com/caliamoko/summer-sun/s-uARII (https://soundcloud.com/caliamoko/summer-sun/s-uARII)
Darren 1664 - https://soundcloud.com/user-41129754/summer-lover-master (https://soundcloud.com/user-41129754/summer-lover-master)
adamfarr - https://soundcloud.com/lutehill/white-bikini-master-27-06-2017a (https://soundcloud.com/lutehill/white-bikini-master-27-06-2017a)
tinam -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSMerGIghhg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSMerGIghhg)
Wicked Deeds https://soundcloud.com/wicked-deeds/for-my-sister-chris-and-i (https://soundcloud.com/wicked-deeds/for-my-sister-chris-and-i)
Paulski - https://soundcloud.com/paulcanuck/summer (https://soundcloud.com/paulcanuck/summer)
Martinswede - https://soundcloud.com/martin-jarnevi/louise (https://soundcloud.com/martin-jarnevi/louise)
Morefrog Jones - https://soundcloud.com/morefrog-jones/shake-your-booty-like-j-lo-2 (https://soundcloud.com/morefrog-jones/shake-your-booty-like-j-lo-2)
ScottLevi - https://soundcloud.com/namelessmc/summer-aeroplane-song (http://https ://soundcloud.com/namelessmc/summer-aeroplane-song)
skub - https://soundcloud.com/skub1955/here-comes-summer-boydie-master/s-ymQ0w (https://soundcloud.com/skub1955/here-comes-summer-boydie-master/s-ymQ0w)
crystalsuzy - https://soundcloud.com/crystalsuzy/cell-phone-junkie (https://soundcloud.com/crystalsuzy/cell-phone-junkie)
PompeyJazz - https://soundcloud.com/pompeyjazz/beach (https://soundcloud.com/pompeyjazz/beach)
neil c - https://soundcloud.com/neilconnor-2/rocking-on-the-beach-demo-master-29-may-2019 (https://soundcloud.com/neilconnor-2/rocking-on-the-beach-demo-master-29-may-2019)
arkwright and neil c - https://soundcloud.com/neilconnor-2/sun-kissed-days-demo-master-6-may-2017 (https://soundcloud.com/neilconnor-2/sun-kissed-days-demo-master-6-may-2017)
binlada - https://soundcloud.com/binladeda/sun-over-beach (https://soundcloud.com/binladeda/sun-over-beach)
PaulyX - https://soundcloud.com/commodore-64/sharkattack (https://soundcloud.com/commodore-64/sharkattack)
PaulAds - https://soundcloud.com/thefuneralcrasher/busmans-holiday (https://soundcloud.com/thefuneralcrasher/busmans-holiday)
Kristupas - https://soundcloud.com/numberk/shorts-papigiai (https://soundcloud.com/numberk/shorts-papigiai)
Lostboy - https://soundcloud.com/leo-b-5/august-rain (https://soundcloud.com/leo-b-5/august-rain)
Viscount Cramer - https://soundcloud.com/cramer1930/underajacarandawav3 (https://soundcloud.com/cramer1930/underajacarandawav3)
Binladeda, PaulyX and Digger - http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13389.0 (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13389.0)
I think we had 27 for the scary song so the more entries then the more we can spread them 'good vibrations' around said campfire/bbq/outdoor pizza oven - delete as appropriate
:)
Neil & John
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I vote yes and I'm in! I was just thinking it's been awhile....
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Hmm what's the idea? We write a song for the summer? I'd be keen on trying...just a case of whether I find time and inspiration :P
Nice idea
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Yeah ! Come on everyone, wax up those surfboards, dig out that old hawaiin shirt (or top) thats been hanging in the wardrobe for the last ten years, pour yourself something long and cool with maybe a strawberry floating on the top and get some creative writing on the lounger :)
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Love the idea!
(By the way voting's still open in Song of the Month!)
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Hey,
I'm up for this comp!
...and good to write with a theme in mind - the beech works for me!!
Phil :) :)
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cant wait to play some more surf guitar! :)
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Why not, I'l write something. I always enjoy the challenge of writing to a brief. :)
Paul
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I hope to be in - although I see many others saying that who can beat my pants off (that came out wrong ;))
Paul
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It sounds fun!
Hope summer gets here before autumn.
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Count me in.
Some are summer songs, summer not some are songs, etc :P
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i'm in - was doing one anyway. ;)
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This is hotting up to be a scorcher of a comp. Get the sprinklers out
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Sure I can throw something together, sounds like fun and if last year's Halloween competition is anything to go by I'm very excited to hear the entries!
Reminds me I put a playlist together of some of last year's, but plenty of non-soundcloud entries missed out.
Listen to spooky by NamelessMC #np on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/namelessmc/sets/spooky
All the best,
Scott
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U can vote without a song though right? ;)
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U can vote without a song though right? ;)
I think if you have a pulse you can vote, or maybe you don't even need that ;D ;D
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Yeah. You don't even need a pulse :)
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Excuse me, lovely competition organisers ..I have got a song ready but its only 1.20 mins long, which lets face it is only half a normal song!
So can I be allowed to do another one of a similar length please ;D ...So I have two half songs entered, making up one whole song :)
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Yes yoo can Tina. Please ensure however total length does not exceed 5:36 otherwise you will be cut o.....
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Hi Y'all. Just a reminder of our hot steamy summer comp going down round these parts. Looking forward to hearing all those summer and beach related sounds. Plenty of time for things to hot up :)
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I have five 40 second songs - can I enter them all? ;D ;D ;D
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I have five 40 second songs - can I enter them all? ;D ;D ;D
I'm watching this with interest,as I have 40 5 second songs. :)
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I have five 40 second songs - can I enter them all? ;D ;D ;D
I'm watching this with interest,as I have 40 5 second songs. :)
Must get to the hook pretty fast ;D ;D
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This looks interesting :o I have one 40min song...is that too long? ;D ;D ;D
I will try and get something in the works for this comp ;)
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Of course you can vote without a song. We are trying to make this a big inclusive thing so all votes much appreciated and I promise not to push my manifesto through your letterbox :) BTW summer lovers, how are those beach + summer songs shaping up ?
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Excuse me, lovely competition organisers ..I have got a song ready but its only 1.20 mins long, which lets face it is only half a normal song!
So can I be allowed to do another one of a similar length please ;D ...So I have two half songs entered, making up one whole song :)
No, I have decided because of all the uproar I wont do this!
but I have been thinking if I register again under a different name I can collab with myself, so I will probably do that instead...several times :)
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I can collab with myself,
I tried that once but I couldn't agree on anything ;D
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LOL! You guys are too funny ;D ;D It's so much fun to joke around like this ;D ;D
If you need a name on your song for a collab, you can use mine Tina...maybe I could blow a
note or two on my trumpet, in one of them ;D ;D
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..I have got a song ready but its only 1.20 mins long
You write a summer song the exact length of a typical swedish summer?!?! What are the odds?
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Tina...maybe I could blow a note or two on my trumpet, in one of them ;D ;D
Could you make those two notes realy long Suzy?, to stretch my song from 1.20 mins to over 2.00mins ;D
You write a summer song the exact length of a typical swedish summer?!?! What are the odds?
Peter I thought you had summer days with no nights or something up there in Sweden?
it always sounded lovely :)
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Hi, New to this site - which looks amazing by the way! So how do we enter this comp - and I assume it is just motivation to get writing and reflecting on others' writing? Once we have written our song - of normal song length - where do we submit it? thanks
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Once we have written our song - of normal song length - where do we submit it? thanks
We normally post the finished entries in Finished Songs, saying in the title its a Summer Competition Entry & including the lyrics & a bit about the song
There is usually a rule that you must review all the other entries to enter your own song ...
Welcome to the forum by the way :)
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Just a little bump for this post. I suspect most of you are working on your summer songs :) Hopefully we should start hearing some of them soon. End of June deadline so no big hurry :)
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Just to clarify, are these to be summer songs or beach songs? Neil's original post mentioned:
Theme: beach/holiday
which is cool... except my new summer song doesn't mention either...
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Hey, that's OK Del - Doesn't have to mention it, just a theme to work to :) Cheers - John
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John, a young man has broken into your avatar & hes sitting there bold as brass, wearing what looks like my red leather jacket! So hes obviously been doing the rounds!!
Derek Im not mentioning summer or beach in my entry...its a instrumental & Im relying on the listener to mention them :)
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I will be mentioning bikinis 100 times in the style of Ed Sheehan...
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John, a young man has broken into your avatar & hes sitting there bold as brass, wearing what looks like my red leather jacket! So hes obviously been doing the rounds!!
Who on earth is that - What do you do about these imposters in read leather jackets that take over your avatar ??? Send me details of IT Security firms immediately
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Hi!
I read the entry post so I got that I got it wrong.
I thought June was the posting month but I've been
seeing posts already. I'm just thinking out loud.
The theme seems a bit uninspiring for a personal song
but a fictive one might work.
My first lines are:
The girls are topless and tanned
My feet are covered in sand
Thanks for the opportunity to compete!
Martin
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Hi!
I read the entry post so I got that I got it wrong.
I thought June was the posting month but I've been
seeing posts already. I'm just thinking out loud.
The theme seems a bit uninspiring for a personal song
but a fictive one might work.
My first lines are:
The girls are topless and tanned
My feet are covered in sand
Thanks for the opportunity to compete!
Martin
A first line perfectly complete
So why does Martin stare at his feet? :D
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Ah ha ! Oh sorry they are Norwegian aren't they ? Now you see Martin, the challenge is to be inspired by some uninspiring subject matter, swap cafe au lait for whisky, cigars for banana milkshake vapes and let rip maaaan :)
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I'm not really in a summer mood yet.
It must be because it snowed here last week.
It doesn't give you much of a summer vibe.
Challenge accepted!
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So it doesn't exactly, have to be about a holiday or a beach, but something summery? ;D
is that the gist of this comp? :) :)
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Is there a limit on entries per person?
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Neil and I will be clarifying the rules shortly. Stay tooned :)
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Hi All - We've had a few queries regarding the rules, so after deliberation between the organisers, here we go....
1. Theme - Summer or beach, doesn't have to mention those words but must apply to theme
2. One entry per member + one collab allowed
3. Post in finished songs with note (Summer Competition)
4. Last posting date - 30th June
5. The organisers will post a list of entries after 30th June
6. Anybody can vote for their top song, all entrants must cast a vote for their song to be eligible
7. You cannot vote for your own song even if it is by far the best entry
8. Voting closes - Midnight 14th July
Cheers
John
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Thank you for posting the rules!
It all seems quite easy to follow.
You have not mentioned that by entering a song you
automatically allow it to be played by campfires by anyone
no matter how skilled or unskilled in music they are.
But I guess that's just common sense.
Martin
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You have not mentioned that by entering a song you
automatically allow it to be played by campfires by anyone
no matter how skilled or unskilled in music they are.
But I guess that's just common sense.
Yes - That is allowed as well
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Entrants and rules now updated on initial page on this thread http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13034.msg125198#msg125198 (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13034.msg125198#msg125198)
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Count me in please.
Jackdaw1888 :-)
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Jackdaw,
You're in
:-)
neil
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Is Dolby meant to be Delboy? :)
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Just double checking the rules before I wax down any surfboards:
There's a list of who's allowed to enter on the first link - are the rest of us cheerleaders this time? (That's cool if so, I've got pompoms).
Also do entries count as one of your 14-day quota or are comps separate?
Still new here and don't want to commit any board faux pas.
Ta
Pauly
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Thats just a list of people whove expressed interest in writing a song for the comp...people often say theyre interested but then dont manage it, so I think thats what Neil means when he says 'entrants may include'
Anyone can have a go :)
Yes the song will count as one of your 14 day quota
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tina's spot on. Once I've spied the entry and there are some appearing on the threads i'll include the song url on the list.
Eagerly awaiting yours Pauly
:-)
neil
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Yes the song will count as one of your 14 day quota
I assume then there will be no monthly song comp for the duration of the summer comp?
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I assume then there will be no monthly song comp for the duration of the summer comp?
What have we done before? I dont remember the SOTM ever stopping bcos there was a competition running?
I mean the competition is running for 2 months so you could post 4 songs in that time, but most people will only enter one in the comp (2 if they collaborate) so there should be plenty of songs for SOTM
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It's a lot of listening for folk to do and on two fronts. I dunno perhaps it'll work ok.
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So I read the rules again.
If person X gets 70% of the votes but forgets to vote personally
the person with the second largest amount of votes win?
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Yes, it is a lot of listening, but I think it'll work fine. It'll be the fourth such challenge since I became active here--there was the Valentine "happy love song with a twist" February 2016, then the summer "Bare Bones" challenge, and most recently we had the "spooky or something" (I might be remembering the theme of that one slightly wrongly) last autumn. We also had the song of the month every month without fail. It all worked.
If you can't listen to all the entries, just listen to as many as you can. If you listen to them as they are posted, you'll have an idea which ones appeal most to you and you can go back and review only those.
Vicki
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Judge Pompeyjazz he say SOTM continue as usual. And with regard to forgetting to vote if you are an entrant , DON'T :)
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Judge Pompeyjazz he say SOTM continue as usual. And with regard to forgetting to vote if you are an entrant , DON'T :)
You'll need to be on top of your game John,if you are to cross reference,checking that all the entrants reviewed all the other songs,plus cast a vote. I'd be too easily confused. :D
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I have a sophisticated app to assist me plus a Summer competition battle bus ready to hit the road. Got it on a reduced rate after June 8th for some reason but it's got loads of stickers and stuff on it and looks like it has been pelted with eggs ?
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Anyway.... Who's running the May SOTM ? (Takes at least 4 paces back) ;D
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You'll need to be on top of your game John,if you are to cross reference,checking that all the entrants reviewed all the other songs,
I didnt know you had to review all the other songs, I thought you just had to vote?
Im not bothered about that, but I think some people might be
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OK, there will be a list of entries posted and then just vote for your fave. That's all, otherwise Neil and me will be totally bf@@ed before we start. Ouch ! I am already :)
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Hi PJ/Neil
I'm trying hard to get something done before the end of June.
Probably be an instrumental.....not much time for recording atm ::)
I've got some tracks that might suit...if anyone fancies a 'backing track'
gig for the comp. Let me know.
Good luck all........
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Well so far i've counted 12 tracks completed and i think 9 can see a further 5 in Lyrics, WIP and Bin so keep them coming, tow weeks to go!
:)
Neil
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I'm still working on mine, but it will be ready, or not, by the end of June...I hope ;D ;D
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Trying really hard . Snowed under with work atm.
But I think the collab. will be done....not so sure about
my own entry though...think it might be an instrumental. ::)
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Is it too late to enter the summer beach competition :) ?
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Absolutely not! Please enter. You have to the end of June to post it.
The rules are at here http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13034.0 (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13034.0)
Look forward to hearing your tune.
:)
Neil
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Couldn't help but show off my reviewing environment today, 7 songs in and loving them all.
(https://s9.postimg.org/km2kgywsv/IMAG0654.jpg[/img)
(https://s18.postimg.org/64ty1sbuh/IMG-20170617-_WA0003.jpg)
Credit dad on the second image :D
Keep em coming!
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Absolutely not! Please enter. You have to the end of June to post it.
The rules are at here http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13034.0 (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13034.0)
Look forward to hearing your tune.
:)
Neil
Thanks, Neil.
Lyrics and arrangement are 90% done, a bit of rehearsal, recording and mixing, and I'm done.
So I'm in! :)
Kris
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Yep. Come on you guys. It sounds like we've got loads of entrants for our fabulous competition and I must say that there are some exceptional songs in there. Still over a week to go so no hurry before the judges get dancing or really maybe get out of their comfy arm chairs
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Arrgg :-\
Been struggling with this one...all my gear is still packed away as we're still having loads of work done in the house...
I ditched my original idea, then I fancied doing something about the "Spanish City" in Whitley Bay...which holds fond memories for most folks around Newcastle...and was immortalised in Dire Straits rather fantastic "tunnel of love"
"Cullercoats and Whitley Bay...
Girl it looks so pretty to me
Just like it always did
Like the Spanish City to me
When we were kids"
It's been recently regenerated as it had gone down the toilet somewhat over the years since its heyday...if indeed it had a heyday...it always struck me as being pretty rotten to be honest, though almost everyone round here loves it all the same
Anyway...it turned into a bit of a fiasco, ended up as a kind of bitter diatribe monologue kind of thing...so I ditched that too and am back to square one.
I've written something just now along my original lines and hope to get a half hour this week to bang a vocal down quickly...possibly with a microphone in one hand and a paint-brush in the other...
I really don't want to miss the boat on the competition...there are loads of great entries...
Wish me luck please :)
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Good Luck PaulAds!
Six days to go. It should be a breeze.
I believe I've heard all of the summer songs posted so far and
none of them has that much monologue. It might be an interesting
angle. Some noir inspired escapism staged on S:t Helena would
capture the holiday spirit like nothing else.
Happy painting! :)
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Whitley Bay, spent a wonderful new year there in 83 or 84. Think the Metro was just open. I was working with a bunch of Georgie guys who thought I was a Cockney ???
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1. Good luck PaulAds. Direct your choir with the paint brush. It'll be great.
2. I screwed up. I posted a song too recently--June 21--and won't be able to post my summer song in Finished songs. What do I do? It isn't done yet but, one way or another, I plan to finish it.
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1. Good luck PaulAds. Direct your choir with the paint brush. It'll be great.
2. I screwed up. I posted a song too recently--June 21--and won't be able to post my summer song in Finished songs. What do I do? It isn't done yet but, one way or another, I plan to finish it.
Surely the rules aren't cast in stone - not that we want you to beat the pants off the rest of us :)
Ooops that came out wrong ;D ;D
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A simple solution would be to allow for posting an extra entry 26-30 June if
it is for the Summer Comp.
The only downside that I can see is that those who posted their songs before
June 16 will miss one posting opportunity in their lives. I find that a reasonable
sacrifice from my part.
Martin
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Yep I agree ... rules are there to be broken when it comes to music ... I think Neil C is the original ringmaster on this comp? Neil?
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I may be wrong, but I think competition entries are separate from the 14-day limit for finished songs?
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Competition entries have never been included in the 'Two Week Rule' before.
I don't think anything has changed.....
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Surely that must be right - if you haven't posted your entry yet then you should be able to do so this week no matter how long ago your last (other) song was posted.
Shall we simply go with that?
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It's cool with me too, but just noting that further up this thread (May 21st) it said entries would be part of the 14 day quota (when I asked).
I don't think anything should get in the way of hearing more great tracks though... I'm sure no one will mind. I guess the 14 day convention is just to stop anyone spamming the boards with their own stuff and I'm sure no one will do that.
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Ok...then, assuming I get it done in time, which I plan to do one way or another, I'll post it and then wait at least 14 days after I should have posted it before I post another one.
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Is there a list yet of the songs so far? I've been trying to find all the entries to date. I have 15 on my list. Am I missing any? Mine isn't in yet. And I know I saw a lyric marked for this challenge but I don't think I've seen the finished version of that one yet either.
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Is there a list yet of the songs so far?
Top of this thread - but it's a bit out of date..
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Neil and I will get a list together over the next few days :)
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Mine's not in yet either, and where I am in the world, I've got 4 more days, so I hope that's right :) :)
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Cutting it fine, but I made it :)
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Mine is now posted. It's in WIP, so not where you might usually look.
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Just posted my song, even though it probably needs more work ::) ::)
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Well done Paul, Suzy and Vicki. ]
Anymore late entries??
:)
neil
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Just made it!
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Dear Count,
Excellent timing is everything in life!
:)
Neil
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My vote is in and I have posted feedback for every song in the comp! Well...except my own....of course.
Whew!
Vicki
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Just wanted to say sorry guys, didn't manage to get an entry in for this. Time has just got the better of me this month.
I've got my song written in my head, just didn't get it down.
Maybe next year if it happens again.
Good luck all
Yodasdad
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Hi all. Just wanted to say a massive thanks to everyone who has entered the Summer / Beach competition. I've spent some time over the weekend listening to all the songs and there is an incredible amount of diversity and imagination. As there's a long list of songs I wanted to do a "Highlight" of a couple of songs a day over a two week period. Thing is, I'm away this week so that won't start until next weekend. No hurry to get your votes in just enjoy the wonderful music on this forum. More news soon :). ps. If you do decide to vote before then, please pm Neil and myself with your top 3
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Right...just want to confirm then that we are voting for top 3.....PJ just said so but everything prior to that suggests voting only for one...
Rule 6. Anybody can vote for their top song, all entrants must cast a vote for their song to be eligible....
...so is it one or top three?
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Sorry if it's not clear top three what we're looking for.
:)
Neil
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Excellent! Is the list on page one of this thread the final definitive list of entrants?
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Amazing comp. guys. So many great songs, I can't see myself being able
to listen and review all of them before 14th. Any chance of an extention
to the deadline ??
Also, don't see our collab on the list ? Have I missed something.....
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Bin,
Apologies I missed yours but it is now fixed and in the list.
:)
neil
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Hi everyone, I am very sorry but I think youd better scratch my song from the competition.
Tbh I got fed up a few weeks ago & decided to have a break from the forum, but I keep thinking I must get reviewing all the competition songs, as I entered one.
But as soon as I log in & see how many there are, I despair & log out.
I am very sorry.
x
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Aw...you're absolutely one of favourite forum peeps...I couldn't have got through FAWM without you...please just dip in as and when you can...it'll always be lovely to hear from you.
It is very hard to keep up with the forum these days...
Paul x
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Hey Tina, you are a fantastic inspired and incredibly tallented contributor to the forum. It's sure difficult to keep up with everything that's going on for sure. Just dip in when you can. Take care. John
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I don't remember there previously being a rule that you have to review all the songs, just to listen to them and make a reasoned vote.
Sometimes it is the thought of having to make a constructive and 'nice' review on a song that doesn't really appeal to you in any way that causes time-consuming mental problems.....better not to comment at all perhaps than spend ages racking your brain for something to say then just adding another meaningless review like 'Nice one....loved it'.
Tina, just give the songs a listen and comment only if you feel moved to do so. then you can make your vote and still be in the running. Nobody is going to object to that surely.
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Yep please don't disappear completely Tina, like a lot of people here I look forward to your insightful (& funny) posts and especially your kick-ass tracks. I don't remember a rule you have to comment on every track in the comp either so just kick back & enjoy.
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Thank you guys thats very sweet of you :)
I know theres no rule to say you have to review every song...
I meant Im a commited member here & I would expect to listen to every entry if I was entering the competition. As I wont be, I dont feel I should be in the comp.
I havent given up music, I just felt I wanted a break from this forum that I do really love!
It expects certain things of you if youre committed to it, one of those is constant reviewing of songs & the other is that its a songwriter forum & I want to write other things than songs ... at the moment!
I will definitely be back ok, in a month or two, & I hope you will all still be here becos I will miss you :)
x
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Thank you guys thats very sweet of you :)
I know theres no rule to say you have to review every song...
I meant Im a commited member here & I would expect to listen to every entry if I was entering the competition. As I wont be, I dont feel I should be in the comp.
I havent given up music, I just felt I wanted a break from this forum that I do really love!
It expects certain things of you if youre committed to it, one of those is constant reviewing of songs & the other is that its a songwriter forum & I want to write other things than songs ... at the moment!
I will definitely be back ok, in a month or two, & I hope you will all still be here becos I will miss you :)
x
Ah shit Tina.
Im getting emotional now, you're one of the reasons why i rejoin this forum but hey, fully understandable 8)
We're trying to put together a group collaboration on this link, like to know what your thoughts are.
http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13407.0
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Hi everyone, I am very sorry but I think youd better scratch my song from the competition.
Tbh I got fed up a few weeks ago & decided to have a break from the forum, but I keep thinking I must get reviewing all the competition songs, as I entered one.
But as soon as I log in & see how many there are, I despair & log out.
I am very sorry.
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Hi Tina! I hope you enjoy your deserved break and look forward to seeing you around soon :)
I really appreciate the time you've taken to review my tracks 8) and I hope yours don't get scratched from no competition! Take it easy and catch ya soon
Darren
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Ok firstly I want to apologise for any tracks I may not have commented on. There's been so many and I can't remember which I have replied to and which not. So sorry...
Secondly and the reason I've been drawn to post here is just to stay what a tough time I am having choosing just 3 from such a great selection of songs. In all honesty some of these deserve radio time!! Some really great music...thank you all for sharing!
Darren
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I have cast my ballot across the sea -
F#ck man there's a lot of fine talent on this here faarrm! :o :o
Definitely not drinking from the toilet when you vote in this race ;D ;D
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Yeah...I've voted too...I think I've commented on every song...if I've missed anyone - please give me a shout :)
Big thanks to Neil C and PompeyJohn...this has been a great competition with probably the best bunch of songs to pick from that I've ever seen in my time here...amazing quality of entries...
Well done everyone!
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Thanks everybody who has voted so far. It is really, really difficult to pick a top three let alone put them in order.
Just a reminder that voting closes next Friday (21st July) so plenty of time to get your votes in
Cheers
John :)
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What! I rushed my votes, because I thought it closed on the 14th :o
Didn't see where that date changed, I guess ::)
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I'm in the Middle of relocating and have been listening to the songs again. Making my choice is extremely difficult. It's so difficult as I could easily replace my top choices with so many quality entries to chose from. ???
Well done everyone!
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I've voted and if anyone hasn't then so should you!
Today's the last day I think?!
One of the best quality comps I can remember!
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Well Ladies and Gentlemen, esteemed members of the forum etc, etc
It give me much pleasurartum to pronounce the mighty Summer Competition is well and truly closed and indeedee very mighty.
So without further ado I'd like to thank all 21 entrants and their top quality compositions, those that vetoed, and my fellow co-conscripiter Mr PompeyJazz.
And to the results and after much digit pondering and cross checking is, in reverse order we have:
Joint third place - A FOUR WAY TIE!:
- Viscount Cramer and his Magnificent Orchestra
And in second place - Paulski
The winner - PompeyJazz [/I] no I'm afraid it is PompeyJazz
Thanks everyone and have a great summer
:) Neil and John
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Massive congrats to Pompey J - an ace tune. Thanks to Neil and Pomps for organizing this - it was fun, and produced some crackers... looking forward to the next comp.
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Yes!
Pomps wins with a fantastic song! I loved that one from the moment I heard it...it set the bar so high, I wondered how anyone else could even come close...but the amount of great entries was staggering.
Well done to Paulski too...a brilliant effort.
An amazing showcase for the forum...and I'm really chuffed to be anywhere near the top 3 in such great company.
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Congratulations Pompey!! A superb and deserving entry! The quality in this competition, I thought, was outstanding and it really made tough work for us all choosing so a big well done all round! It was an honour for me to be a part of :) thanks for all involved! Especially the super hosts Neil and John!
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Congrats to Pompey... and Paulski....and all the yobs in joint third!
Loads of good stuff came out of this competition...as Paul says a great showcase for the forum....should be an album...
Well done to Neil and PJ for taking time out to host it.
Look forward to the next one....as long as it's not Halloween or Christmas themed!
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Well done PJ - was a winner from the moment I heard it, and congrats to all the runners up - seems very appropriate that so many couldn't be separated.
Great hosting job too!
And I'd say that the competition really brought out some creativity and some songs that wouldn't otherwise have got written, so brilliant all round.
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Wow ! - I'm totally gobsmacked and don't know what to say really. There were so many excellent songs in this competition and I've enjoyed it immensely.
Thank you all so much fro participating. This forum has helped me out so much and I'm so grateful
Don't know what else to say :)
Cheers
John
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It's a fix. :D
This is the first seasonal forum comp I've been able to take part in and while I'm not a big fan of music comps per se,the fact there is a target to write to can be inspirational in itself.
Due respect to the cream on top and kudos to us all for being motivated to take part. :)
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Congrats John!! U are a worthy champ!!! ;D
Thanks so much to everyone who organised the comp!! Great fun, with some really wonderful songs!!
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Perfect ending to a great comp. Congrats to all the winners--well deserved, every one! :)
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Great comp guys. Well done and won PJ. I'm on my knees in adulation to the
mighty Pompey ;D ;D
Thanks to all those who voted for us. You have remarkably good taste ;D
In my book, you're all winners for finding, and supporting this amazing place,
and the quality on show in this comp. is proof that it works. 20+ songs that
would never of existed etc etc
Looking forward to going up against you all in the next one ;D ;D
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Congratulations Pompey and to all finalists and entrants. Paul.
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Big congrats to pompster John - a deserved win.
Totally appreciative of sharing the podium with such great songs.
Nicely organized and participated contest - thanks to the hosts!
super forum = super tunes ;D ;D
Paul