ARTIST & SONG

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01-Lee Alexander
Someday

5

7

Here is a very catchy beat and melody with simple yet effective instrumentation that works quite well to showcase nice lyrics.

02-Melina
Oedipus Rex

I won't rate Melina's song since she is my daughter and it would be improper to do so. I will however explain it.

This is a piece designed to perhaps one day be part of a theatrical production of the Greek tragedy bearing the same name by Sophocles, hopefully with the full complement of a symphony orchestra and a large choir. Thus the musical style is more operatic, classical, rather than the more usual Broadway musical or rock opera. Even less so could it be deemed pop. So keeping in mind that the target audience is that of a theatrical production of a serious timeless classic, I believe Melina has fully captured the spirit of the lyrics extracted from the original play. Her style of music displayed in this piece is, at least to me, reminiscent of Queen. For some who feel it cannot be original, rest assured that it is, but, like every other piece of music, it reflects inspiration from others of a similar genre. You don't dance to it, you don't hum to it, you listen and you visualize the scene depicted.

03-Joe Huettner
One More Mile

7

5.75

A feeling of rushed vocals comes forth from this song or perhaps it's the tempo that is too fast. Good instrumentation when you pause to breathe.

04-Mike Tricker
Lifetime of Love

11

4

It shows that lyrics and vocals were added on top of an already complete instrumental piece. The vocal melody follows exactly the main piano melody so it sounds rather like an amateur singing in a church setting. It sounds like there are too many words in the lyrics, as if you were trying to match each piano note with a syllable in the lyrics. Although this doesn't really concern the composition, the singer's voice and style are unpolished. This song would have best been left instrumental. Sorry, Mike.

05-David Tallent
Don't Run Away

8

5.5

Rocky Horror Picture Show LOL! Good beat and instrumentation and a good recording. Unfortunately no actual melody emerges. Fortunately this has the effect of showing less your vocal shortcomings, which I won't shy away from expressing, as I am only echoing your own self-assessment LOL!

06-Alex Calvo
Anaconda

9

5.25

Why on earth did you add the vocals? The instrumental portion is very good. The melody would have been better showcased using a keyboard or perhaps something like a pan flute. A little more percussion might be in order. This is a pretty good example of world-beat.

07-Nancy G. Brundrett
Lost and Found

2

9.5

It's a really nice song, Nans. Very catchy tune and beat, with heart-felt lyrics. The gentle instrumentation and harmonies really enhance these lyrics. Beautiful.

08-Don Lyman
I Am Here

4

8

This is a pretty good song, although the vocal harmony is kind of flat. It is rescued by very good instrumentation. Did I miss the chorus?!

09-Robert Field
What She Said

10

5

The piano is nice but the voice is wavering quite a bit, despite the disguising effect of too much reverb. The melody itself seems flat and rather simplistic. These lyrics deserve a better tune.

10-Jeremy Haynes
Piety and Greed

6

6

Pretty good song overall. Poor diction or perhaps too much reverb sort of kill it. Good, though not very memorable pop tune and harmonies. What's with the interference? It sounds like a faint radio station butting in. If it was done on purpose it's really not well inspired.

11-Joro
Chasing Sunsets

1

10

Wow! Really beautiful song. Kudos to Willie for great musicianship and to you for great lyrics and knowing whom to collaborate with!

12-Hazelglow
Happy Just Being Here

3

9

Nice jazzy/swingy piece, Haze. This and Irish ballads are definitely your style. You could push your voice out even more at times, it would add more character to the melody. A little boost on percussion would also help Good lounge music once you polish it up some more. Great effort.