The Electronic Dance Music theme this round inspired nineteen (19) epic entries from Steemian producers from all over the world in Round #7 of Season Two of the #beatbattle . It sure made the judging an awesome yet challenging experience with so many high-quality, creative takes on the theme.
The judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beatseb, and @derekmiller thank you so much for all the time, effort , and resources that went into creating your entries.
Sit back, get ready to dance, and enjoy these awesome creations from these Steemian producers in this seventh round of Season Two of the #beatbattle with the theme Electronic Dance Music.
Remember the entries for the Beat Battle League are judged on:
Sound Quality: does the beat sound crispy, in speakers and headphones, is there cracking or recording errors? How loud can we play it before you notice quality issues? etc
Technicality: what are the skills you displayed in making this beat? The technical aspects of the your craft. The layers and sounds do they match? How many? etc
Creativity: how unique your entry is? How well it revolves around the universal theme? Holy smokes we have never heard that sound before? A creative video and/or artwork o yeahhhhh. Also, the amount of information, knowledge, and effort put into creating the entry and Steemit post come into consideration as well.
If you have any questions about the judging and/or your ranking, please always feel free to reach out to me on Discord. Entries created in the current time period are weighted accordingly.
Without further adieu, here are the results from S2:R7 of the Beat Battle League:
FIRST WINNER: @nathankaye with an average of 4.80 from the judging panel winning 8 STEEM and 45 SMOKE for 53 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@nathankaye/20180410t122113442z-inhale-fire-exhale-light-beat-battle-league-s2r7-nathan-kaye-noisefloor
Whatttttttttttt an EDM hit.
So epic the combination of bass, dj scratches, some vocals, and that DIDGEEEEEEE yesssssss.
So many other epic sounds you include as well to keep the listener/dancer engaged completely.
What a creative EDM hit that has me moving and dancing with some positive vibes.
"Inhale fire. Exhale Light."
"Loving is life."
Amennnn and they are such positive vocals for the listener to sing a sing along and get those positive affirmations.
Appreciate you sharing this EPIC 6+ minutes of EDM music with the community to enjoy o weeeeeeee.
Support this epic Steemian here: @nathankaye/20180410t122113442z-inhale-fire-exhale-light-beat-battle-league-s2r7-nathan-kaye-noisefloor
SECOND WINNER: @archaimusic with an average of 4.78 from the judging panel winning 4 STEEM and 38 SMOKE for 42 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@archaimusic/20180409t192004650z-archai-sponge-remastered-beat-battle-league-s2r7-electronic-dance-music
What an EDM experience this entry is o myyyy.
Have that epic bass, those EDM sounds that get you head nodding and dancing, and the high-quality production that makes your ears so happy.
Love how you integrate so many sounds (like the one at 1:03, 1:33, & 2:36 for example) in this one to create a keep you in the moment dancing.
And that transition starting at 3:06 is so well done in my opinion and then here we come with the energy at 3:36 and we are off dancing again.
Such an incredible EDM entry. Much appreciation for sharing this with the community to enjoy o weeeee.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @archaimusic/20180409t192004650z-archai-sponge-remastered-beat-battle-league-s2r7-electronic-dance-music
THIRD WINNER: @paradigmprospect with an average of 4.75 from the judging panel winning 2 STEEM and 31 SMOKE for 33 points.
Yes yes yesssssssss.
Woah what an exhilarating experience this entry is.
Love how you set the tone in the first minute and then raise the tempo (at least perceived) around 1:13. Those scratches you include are so awesome.
And that change-up and introduction of new sounds around 2:27 yesss what a way to keep us engaged.
So amazing how you integrate those vocals as a way to break up the beat and bring knowledge.
Thank you for all the time and effort you put into creating this entry. After 3 years its is completely, thank the Universe :)
Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @paradigmprospect/floor-dynamics-affect-or-beatbattle-s2-r7-electronic-dance-music
FOURTH WINNER (TIED): @tenpoundsterling with an average of 4.67 from the judging panel winning .5 STEEM and 26 SMOKE for 27 points.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/ggnoobseasy/GG+-+AS.wav
Mannnnnnnnn this is one hard EDM entry right here.
This reminds me of a festival hit that gets the crowd jumping because of how hard it hits and the various sounds to hook the audience.
Love that sound you bring in around 1:20 sounds so good in conjunction with your arrangement.
And around 2:20 yessss you go innnnnn with those sounds. You have to dance your face off to this o myyyyyy.
And that build-up around 3:10 yessssss that gave me some serious energy.
Appreciate you sharing this high-quality festival hit with the community to enjoy and dance their faces off to.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @chiefmappster/beat-battle-league-s2-r7-update#@tenpoundsterling/re-chiefmappster-beat-battle-league-s2-r7-update-20180412t024815390z [Don't forget to make a Steemit post so the community can support you]
FOURTH WINNER (TIED): @d-vine with an average of 4.67 from the judging panel winning .5 STEEM and 26 SMOKE for 27 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@d-vine/20180413t065516476z-wake-up-d-vine-stories-of-my-life-beat-battle-league-s2r7--a-dsound-community-initiative
And we are dancinggggggggggg.
What a first 0:37 to set the tone and get us ready and then whammm here comes that bass and house.
What sounds you bring in around 1:27, 2:05, and 2:44 yessssss. And those vocal snippets are scattered throughout in such ideal places.
And the sound quality wow so clear and you can hear the depth of the sounds so well. Medicine for the ears. And such amazing cover art as well. You go.
Appreciate you sharing this @d-vine classic with the community to raise our vibrations and have us head nodding and dancing.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @d-vine/20180413t065516476z-wake-up-d-vine-stories-of-my-life-beat-battle-league-s2r7--a-dsound-community-initiative
COMMUNITY FAVORITE: @mindseye-music with $44.82 in community support, 75 upvotes, and 15 comments winning 20 SMOKE for 20 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@mindseye-music/20180409t231822773z-mindseye-the-louis-van-gaal-biscuit-beat-battle-league--s2r7-electronic-dance-music
Hahaha yessssssssssssss what an entry.
Love how you create an entry that both makes you laugh and dance.
You have those awesome synths and those funny vocal snippets like "Another biscuit. Biscuit. Biscuit..."
What an unique take on the theme was not expecting a EDM-esque entry that is so funny as well.
Appreciate you taking the time and effort to make this entry. I am sure it will come in handy when the World Cup comes around.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @mindseye-music/20180409t231822773z-mindseye-the-louis-van-gaal-biscuit-beat-battle-league--s2r7-electronic-dance-music
The following are the honorable mentions in order of ranking based off the judging panel off this specific theme:
@polarbeats with an average of 4.58 from the judging panel winning 18 SMOKE for a total of 18 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@polarbeats/20180410t211419352z-my-sma-beat-batlle-league-submission-polar-tech-prod-by-polar-beats
Ayy what a techno/EDM-esque entry.
Love that sound you bring in the beginning it sets such a distinct tone. And those spacey sounds you bring in around 0:42 so dope.
And that BASS comes in so amazingly and gets you nodding your head.
Love what you did at 2:00 building up the energy to that pseudo drop around 2:29 man that is a rarity right there.
Definitely a track that would bring a techno club jumping. Appreciate you taking the time and effort to create this o weeeeee.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @polarbeats/20180410t211419352z-my-sma-beat-batlle-league-submission-polar-tech-prod-by-polar-beats
@a4v with an average of 4.55 from the judging panel winning 17 SMOKE for 17 points.
Ayyyyyy what an EDM-esque entry o weeeeee.
Love the sounds you integrate in this one and the amazing arrangement you created. Such a ride this beat is.
Have that switch-up up at 1:18 following up a solid 1:18 of bass and upbeat music to get you rocking. And that awesome change around 2:00-2:12 so dope.
This has me in the zone and I am sure if you play this is a dance hall/club it will have the crowd moving with energy.
Appreciate you taking the time to create this entry. Much respect OG.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @a4v/20180413t213020143z-steemit-beat-battle-2018-week-7-entry-gritty-original-music-by-a4v
@oswave with an average of 4.52 from the judging panel winning 16 SMOKE for 16 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@oswave/20180413t053323666z-oswave-nochempieza
Wow what an uplifting and creative house track.
Love how you integrate the piano, those uplifting vocals, those deep smooth vocals, and the other house sounds to create such a distinct atmosphere with this track.
I can envision the sunsetting and this coming on in the dance club and souls dancing away to it.
That combination of latin and house is so epic in my opinion and no doubt raised my vibrations and made feel so happy listening to it.
Appreciate the incredible artwork you shared as well. Hope to hear more from you in the #beatbattle.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @oswave/20180413t053323666z-oswave-nochempieza
@onemedia with an average of 4.52 from the judging panel winning 16 SMOKE for 16 points.
https://musicoin.org/nav/track/0x459824598816a333e0fadf43feb89a14e8389e37
Here comes that trance EDM-esque entry o weeeeeee.
Love how you integrate that distinct bass, that snare, high hat, and those trance elements to create such an unique and original EDM-esque experience.
The sounds come together to create such a vibe. Keeping you in the moment all while allowing you to fully enjoy the technical skills that went into this creation.
This one had me in another world o weeeee. And appreciate the post about your creation process. Such an ideal example for anyone looking for a format to explain their creation.
Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @onemedia/beat-me-by-trash-juice-psy-trance-house-violincore-edm-streaming-mp3
@infamousit with an average of 4.48 from the judging panel winning 15 SMOKE for 15 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@infamousit/20180407t104612648z-proved-that-man-could-beat-battle-league-s2r7
Ayyyy what a smooth and classy EDM entry.
You have that soul hitting sax, those synths, spacey sounds, vocal/chant (around 4:21), piano, and other sounds o myyyyy.
My favorite part is around 2-2:16 you go INNNNNNN with that sax in such an EDM-esque style.
What an uptempo, positive EDM track to get you living in the moment.
Much appreciation for the time and effort you put into creating this track.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @infamousit/20180407t104612648z-proved-that-man-could-beat-battle-league-s2r7
@psionic-tremors with an average of 4.43 from the judging panel winning 14 SMOKE for 14 points.
What an epic energy-laden EDM track here.
Right from the beginning you set that EDM feel with the sounds and energy level you chose.
So many epic sounds and effects you integrated from those chants/hymns to those wubssss and that effect you have around 1:33-1:38.
The bass comes in so strongggg yesssss. This would no doubt have those club speakers at their maximum BUMPINGGGGGG.
Thank you for taking the time and effort to create this EDM entry in two days o myyyyy.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @psionic-tremors/the-hidden-energy-beat-battle-league-s2-r7-edm
@krazypoet with an average of 4.40 from the judging panel winning 13 SMOKE for 13 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@krazypoet/20180411t010424895z-krazypoet-moving-forward
Ayyyyy yessssss love this vibration-raising entry.
Such a frequency bending track. Love how you integrate the various sounds to create such a distinct atmosphere.
And that story behind the creation of this with your friend remaining positive after his accident wow what a tribute.
Appreciate the experience you take us on with this entry, it no doubts help rid the negativity and keep us in the moment.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @krazypoet/20180411t010424895z-krazypoet-moving-forward
@fresheiremusic with an average of 4.40 from the judging panel winning 13 SMOKE for 13 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fresheiremusic/20180412t164052285z-electronic-dance-music-beat-battle-entry
Ayyyy what an EDM anthem right here.
Those sounds you choose create such an anthem feel its incredible. And then you bring back those pianos and it is game over. What a combo.
Totally get that EDM club anthem feel from this. This would have the club jumping.
Thank you for the time and effort to create this uplifting EDM beat. Much respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @fresheiremusic/20180412t164052285z-electronic-dance-music-beat-battle-entry
@simgirl with an average of 4.38 from the judging panel winning 12 SMOKE for 12 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@simgirl/20180409t145639246z-edm-festival
Electric shock let's gooooooo.
This is that HEAD NODDING EDM right here o weeee.
Love how you set the tone with those sounds in the first 30 second and then WHAM hit us with that ultimate EDM sound and we are off dancing
What an EDM arrangement you created. Appreciate the time and effort you put int this to create such a jamming EDM entry. Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @simgirl/20180409t145639246z-edm-festival
@hilladigahackles with an average of 4.38 from the judging panel winning 12 SMOKE for 12 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@hilladigahackles/20180409t225207282z-beatbattle-s2r7-entry-elle-funk-ace-mix
Wow what an 8+ minutes of vibration raising music.
This put me in such a meditative state it is incredible. Feel amazing after listening to this.
Love the progression you take us in with this entry. Consistently adding sounds and raising the tempo (at least perceived). You hit so many styles and yet bring it all together in a way that fits.
Appreciate you sharing this EDM-esque experience with the community to enjoy.
Support this epic Steemian here: @hilladigahackles/20180409t225207282z-beatbattle-s2r7-entry-elle-funk-ace-mix
@fairy-kingdoms with an average of 4.23 from the judging panel winning 11 SMOKE for 11 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fairy-kingdoms/20180413t172957740z-utopis
For whatever reason, the judging panel could listen to your entry but I could not hence the lack of feedback on your post and here in this post.
Thank you for your continual participation your beats always take us to magical places.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @fairy-kingdoms/20180413t172957740z-utopis
@studgriffin with an average of 4.18 from the judging panel winning 10 SMOKE for 10 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@studgriffin/20180412t031324428z-margaritas-at-the-bank-beatbattles-s2r7
Ayyyyy what a wavy, chill electronic beat from @studgriffin.
Love that combo of hymns/chants with those gaming sounds. Creates such a catchy, uplifting tune.
This one affected me greatly and raised my vibrations to an amazing level.
Appreciate you sharing this beat with the community to bring positivity to their lives
Support this positive Steemian here: @studgriffin/20180412t031324428z-margaritas-at-the-bank-beatbattles-s2r7
@voyceatlas with a TKQ [Technical Knockout] winning 5 SMOKE for 5 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@voyceatlas/20180405t184912052z-beat-battle-league-s2r7-voyceatlas-submission
Couldn't get playback unfortunately. Waited as long as I could for another version for the judging panel to listen. Sorry about the inconvenience.
You always bring that amazing high-quality music and the artwork is dope. Hope you join next round if you are feling the theme. Again sorry about the inconvenience.
Support this Steemian here: @voyceatlas/20180405t184912052z-beat-battle-league-s2r7-voyceatlas-submission
Here is my scorecard with two columns added to reflect average from entire judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beatseb, and @derekmiller and respective overall ranking in this week.
This concludes the results an analysis for Round #7 of Season Two of the Beat Battle League.
Stay tuned for tomorrow for the details of Round #8 of Season Two the #beatbattle .
Thanks again for another amazing round Steemians. You bless us with your hard work and dedication and we thank you for that. So much talent and passion in this community. Much love and respect.
The #beatbattle is part of the Steemit Music League which is a community with the goal of providing the most feedback, recognition, and rewards and possible all while bringing Steemians together.
Currently the following are the nine (9) contests in the Steemit Music League which is part of the Steemit Music Alliance (SMA) [click on contest/challenge name to go to most recent related information]:
| SMA | Contest Initiatives |
|---|---|
 | Steemit Music League Challenge (#smlchallenge) (Hosted by @chiefmappster): An open music contest for rappers, MCs, singers, vocalists, musicians, and producers. |
 | Beat Battle League (#beatbattle) (Hosted by @chiefmappster): A challenge for music producers to produce an entry based off a theme or sampled material for that round. |
 | SMA Feedback Contest (#smafeedback) (Hosted by @inthenow): A feedback-based contest for music. Provide music for feedback and/or provide feedback and get rewarded for doing so. |
 | Chord Challenge (#chordchallenge) (Hosted by @antminer): A weekly challenge for music producers to create music by using the provided chord progression. |
 | Kill The Pad Challenge (#killthepad) (Hosted by @jamesgetsit): A weekly topic text-based rap competition for creative writers to show their prowess as a lyricist. |
 | Educator Showdown (#educatorshowdown) (Hosted by @novili): A bi-weekly competition for people who make educational content revolving around music. |
 | Poetry Slam (#poetryslam) (Hosted by @jamesgetsit & @scuzzy): A weekly spoken word contest in the traditional poetry slam competition format. |
| Pitch Perfect (#pitchperfect) (Hosted by @alejandra23): A weekly challenge for original music creators. |
| Bands About Bands (#BandsAboutBands) (Hosted by @ftlob): A weekly music review contest covering bands and musicians on Steemit. |
The winner of the Steemit Music League is determined by the amount of points earned through League contests and challenges.
Another great way to connect and interact with the community is through the SMA (Steem Music Alliance) Discord channel.
You can connect with other community members, ask questions, play music live, get feedback from community members, get beats and tracks demoed, and listen to music with others live via the SMA Discord bots.
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