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Title: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: ScottLevi on February 03, 2018, 07:19:52 PM
Song of the Month
January 2018


Hello everyone, and welcome to January's SOTM. It's an honour to be hosting and a as usual a real challenge to try and whittle down the submissions into just five. I've been keeping a keen eye (and ear) on the songs posted this month and am continued to be amazed by the quality and quantity.

The first song I'm putting forward is Jodie (https://soundcloud.com/skub1955/jodie/s-AtFcO), posted back on the 8th by Skub - I knew at the time it would be hard to beat off my list and it's held ground all month. With a touching story and smashing groove I could listen to this all day every day

A strong contender to fight against is a collaboration between Hull Soul Collective and Faraway my Lovely with their song The Lake Was Frozen (https://soundcloud.com/diademgrove/and-faraway-my-lovely-the-lake-was-frozen) - something unique, potentially unexpected but highly enjoyable.

For my next nomination, I couldn't avoid Adam with his brilliantly clever and relatable acoustic track I-Sad (https://soundcloud.com/lutehill/i-sad-master-06-01-2018a). If it wasn't for hosting SOTM this one may have slipped under my radar - and anyone who lets it slip under their's would be amiss!

Another which blasts with originality and quality is Rightly's By the Light (https://soundcloud.com/rightly/by-the-light) - posted on the first day of the month! Throwing away the midi's and treating us to some pure, authentic acoustic enjoyment.

Last up, but by no means least, is Pompeyjazz's love song where he swaps the strings for keys and lays down a wonderful ballad - bringing us all into a loving new year with his tune Carry the Love (https://soundcloud.com/pompeyjazz/carry-the-love).

Best of luck choosing between those! Send me your top 3 in order so I can add 'em up and determine a winner!

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Skub - Jodie
SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/skub1955/jodie/s-AtFcO) - Thread (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=14397.0)

Hull Soul Collective and Faraway my Lovely - The Lake Was Frozen
SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/diademgrove/and-faraway-my-lovely-the-lake-was-frozen) - Thread (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=14426.0)

Adam Farr - I-Sad
SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/lutehill/i-sad-master-06-01-2018a) - Thread (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=14387.0)

Rightly - By the Light
SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/rightly/by-the-light) - Thread (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=14342.0)

Pompeyjazz - Carry the Love
SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/pompeyjazz/carry-the-love) - Thread (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=14337.0)

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All the best,
Scott.
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: adamfarr on February 04, 2018, 07:41:01 PM
Wow, thanks for the nomination- so many cool songs so amazing to be nominated. I’ll have a listen and vote!
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: redrhodie on February 04, 2018, 10:10:58 PM
Thanks Scott! Keith, Dave and I are honored.

What are the voting rules and deadline?

Lynn
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: Skub on February 04, 2018, 11:11:40 PM
Ta for the nom,Scotty boi.  :)

I are honoured.  8)
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: ScottLevi on February 05, 2018, 08:16:50 AM
Cheers gang, all well deserved in my opinion had a great month of listening!

Send me your top 3 ranked 1-3 by say.. the end of Sat 17th. No voting for yourself and you must vote to qualify to win.

Best or luck,
Scott
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: Skub on February 05, 2018, 01:47:30 PM
Quote from: ScottLevi on February 05, 2018, 08:16:50 AM
No voting for yourself .
Best or luck,
Scott

 >:(   :(

 How about bribes then?
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: Skub on February 05, 2018, 06:51:39 PM
I haz entrified my voterations.

Many thanks to Scott for this fine opporchancity.  8)
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: diademgrove on February 05, 2018, 10:08:28 PM
Very surprised to be nominated. Thank you for making this week special.

Keith
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: rightly on February 05, 2018, 10:16:30 PM
Flattered to be nominated. 

And surprised, all the others are top drawer!   

Voting now.  :)
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: pompeyjazz on February 05, 2018, 10:26:48 PM
Blimey!  Thanks for the nomination Scott.  There were so many top drawer songs last month.  BTW I'm up for hosting next month's comp unless someone else desperately wants to subject themselves to  the work involved  :)
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: PaulAds on February 06, 2018, 12:00:59 AM
My vote is in  :)
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: ScottLevi on February 06, 2018, 08:18:23 AM
Cheers for the votes, and no problem to everyone nominated - I stand by them, though it was difficult!

It's out of my hands now skub, will have to bribe the voters!   :P
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: kevysc on February 06, 2018, 12:10:57 PM
Voted ... and best of luck to all

Kevin
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: pompeyjazz on February 07, 2018, 09:15:50 AM
Very tough choice but voted
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: shadowfax on February 09, 2018, 04:04:16 PM
I had a vote on whether I should vote..it was a majority verdict so I voted... ;D
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: Royston on February 09, 2018, 09:39:22 PM
My Votes in a very good selection of songs thanks for hosting.

Royston
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: Viscount Cramer & His Orchestra on February 10, 2018, 06:52:45 AM
Well done Scotty for organising this month.....better go and vote now then.
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: CaliaMoko on February 10, 2018, 08:23:31 PM
I have voted!
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: diademgrove on February 11, 2018, 10:12:28 AM
My vote's in. Big thumbs up to Scott for organising this month's competition.

Keith
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: Darren1664 on February 11, 2018, 12:59:50 PM
Hey Scott...thanks for hosting pal and fine selection of songs you've chosen for us. It really is hard to choose a top 3.

A huge applause for all those short listed, really exceptional work! And the best of luck to each of you

Darren
Title: Re: January Song of The Month - Voting Open!
Post by: ScottLevi on February 13, 2018, 08:28:34 AM
Hey Hey,

I've been a little absent the last week but I'll will be counting votes next Saturday, so here's a reminder for all you who haven't vote yet.

And cheers to everyone who's voted so far, it's shaping up nicely.

Cheers,
Scott

ps. First post on new responsive site and 2 thumbs up for not having to keep flipping my phone to find the preview and send buttons  :)