With twenty-two (22) incredible entries in Round #1 of Season Two of the #smlchallenge, this is a monumental round for the community. So much incredible talent and passion here on Steemit from all over the world.
It was such an enlightening experience for the judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beatseb, and @derekmiller
This week's theme for the Steemit Music League Challenge S2:R1 is:
Spiritual Enlightenment
The entries are judged off of the following:
- Sound Quality,
- Technicality,
- Creativity, and
- Relevance to theme.
This applies to the music, artwork, and information that is shared in your entry. Entries created during the time frame since initial post are weighted a little bit higher.
Without further adieu here are the results of the Steemit Music League Challenge S2:R1:
WINNER ONE: @jeffleinwand with an average of 4.82 from the judging panel with "My Mind is Going" winning 8 STEEM and 42 Voiceshares for 50 points.
All analog let's goooooooo.
What an inspirational and frequency raising entry.
"I can feel it"
The energy you created with this one especially around 1:57 o weeee love it.
And the sound quality in this one is absolutely tremendous. The depth and clarity of instruments and sounds is incredible.
Appreciate you creating this masterpiece and inspiring the community with it.
Much respect and love.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @jeffleinwand/my-mind-is-going-by-jeff-leinwand-topic-spiritual-enlightenment-steemit-music-league-challenge-season-two--round-onetopic
WINNER TWO: @onemedia with an average of 4.43 from the judging panel with "Kundalini Rising" winning 4 STEEM and 36 Voiceshares for 40 points.
Pineal gland activated.
So much spiritual enlightenment in this post its mind-blowing.
Everything from the comprehensive, knowledge-fueled post, to the absolutely intense visual you created, to the frequency-rattling music you submitted is such high-quality. Setting the bar so high holy smokes.
The entry you created literally took all energy and senses of mine to a whole next dimension. It was such an exhilarating experience listening and watching your art.
Your passion can be felt across the world through this post and I thoroughly can thank you enough for all the time and effort you put into creating this fantastic entry.
Thank you for raising my vibrations to an ultimate level. Namaste.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @onemedia/kundalini-rising-by-trash-juice-jazz-funk-rock-electronica-music-video
WINNER THREE: @jamesgetsit with an average of 4.29 from the judging panel with "We are One" winning 2 STEEM and 31 Voiceshares for 33 points.
https://dsound.audio/#/@jamesgetsit/dsound-exclusive-we-are-one-spiritual-hip-hop--sml-round-1
Dayummmmmmmm what a deep and soul lifting track.
This is what the world needs more of. Real, uplifting lyrics that tell a story.
In love with the authentic nature of your lyrics and how easy it is to play this on repeat and receive the message you are sharing.
And those ending lyrics are legendary: "You are looking for a savior, but the savior is you." Got the most intense goosebumps when you delivered this holy smokes so powerful.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @jamesgetsit/dsound-exclusive-we-are-one-spiritual-hip-hop--sml-round-1
WINNER FOUR: @scuzzy with an average of 4.16 from the judging panel with "The Spirit Molecule" winning 1 STEEM and 26 Voiceshares for 30 points.
Holy smokesssssssssssssss what an spirtual enlighenting entry.
Everything from the trippy, inter-dimensional video to the epic, knowledge-laced post to the legendary beat you created is absolutely top-notch in my opinion.
You raised my vibrations tremendously with all the aspects of this entry and you absolutely dominated the theme.
And the arrangement of this beat is incredible. To use Alex Grey's vocals from an DMT related interview is legendary.
And absolutely love what you do around 3:10 by bringing that soulful sample in with the Alex Grey continuing and then wham pure soul from 3:38 on until you end it with the Alex Grey vocals. Freakin love it.
Appreciate all the time and effort you put into this professional flowing post, this high-quality knowledge, and the amazing music you created.
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: @scuzzy/scuzzy-ruckus-the-spirit-molecule-or-steemit-music-league-challenge-s02w01
COMMUNITY FAVORITE: @jamesgetsit with $55.91 in community support, 17 upvotes, and 7 comments with "We Are One" winning 20 Voiceshares for 20 additional points.
https://dsound.audio/#/@jamesgetsit/dsound-exclusive-we-are-one-spiritual-hip-hop--sml-round-1
Support this awesome Steemian here: @jamesgetsit/dsound-exclusive-we-are-one-spiritual-hip-hop--sml-round-1
The following are the honorable mentions in order of ranking based off the judging panel off this specific theme:
@grizzle with an average of 4.11 from the judging panel with "Glorious" winning 18 Voiceshares for 18 points.
https://dsound.audio/#/@grizzle/glorious-steemit-music-league-challenge-entry
What an absolutely incredible experience this entry is.
How you build up the emotion and energy in that first 50 seconds and then transition until that choir boy drop at 1:18 is tremendous in my opinion.
And the fact you used field recordings of yours from your trip to a monastery is incredible. Appreciate the time and effort it took to do that.
And really enjoy how you are moving between sounds throughout the beat keeping me fully engaged all the way through.
Hope to hear more masterpieces from you like this one in this Season Two. Much respect.
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: @grizzle/glorious-steemit-music-league-challenge-s02w01
@d-vine with an average of 4.08 from the judging panel with "Woken" winning 15 Voiceshares for 15 points.
"Free your mind"
Amennnnnnnnnn. What an absolutely enlightening entry in so many ways
- That basssssssssssssssss love it.
- "There is a shift coming in your life" love how you intertwine this throughout the entry
- Love around 2:51- that arrangement and sounds and how you lead into the rest of the entry.
This put me completely in the moment and raised my vibrations to an incredible level. The production quality is incredible and you can tell you spent the time and effort creating this entry.
Appreciate that artwork you created as well. Simple and and sweet love it.
Thanks for being apart of this community and helping it grow. Much love and respect @d-vine
Support this epic Steemian here: @d-vine/woken-by-d-vine-topic-spiritual-enlightenment-steemit-music-league-challenge-season-two--round-one
@inthenow with "Within" with an average of 4.08 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares for 15 points.
Ayyyy this entry has the soul and that extra energy o weee.
Love that piano you begin the beat with. Sets the tone at that peaceful frequency and reinforced the theme immediately. And then wham at 0:53 you hit us with that energy.
And love that beat switch-up at 1:31. Those sounds you bring in holy smokes.
Appreciate that awesome artwork helps complement your beat so well.
Thank you for the time and effort you putting into creating this.
Support this Steemian here: @inthenow/steemit-music-league-challenge-season-two-week-one-new-original-track
@jonmagnusson with "Visa Frn Utanmyra" with an average of 4.07 from the judging panel winning 13 Voiceshares for 13 points.
https://dsound.audio/#/@jonmagnusson/visa-frn-utanmyra
What a soul resonating entry.
That guitar is so smooth and really sets the mood of this instrumental right away.
Brings me to such a happy frequency. Only wish it was longer :)
That image you included is so ideal to complement this instrumental. Felt like I was in nature, free when listening to this jazzy folk.
Appreciate you sharing this masterpiece it with the community.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @jonmagnusson/visa-fran-utanmyra-smlchallenge
@mindseye-music with "Through the Atmosphere" with an average of 4.06 from the judging panel winning 10 Voiceshares for 10 points.
https://dsound.audio/#/@mindseye-music/through-the-atmosphere
Ayyyyyy what an amazing vibration-raising entry.
Those kicks and that sound you bring in at 0:40 help set the tone so well. And then you hit us with the next wave at 1:07 love it.
Such an intense mood you created with this. And kept me fully engaged throughout with the arrangement of your instrumental.
And love how clear the sound is and playing this at a loud volume only enhances it.
Appreciate you sharing this with community, it definitely raised my vibrations and resonated with my soul.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @mindseye-music/my-steemit-music-league-challenge-entry-through-the-atmosphere
@lefthouse with "Greater Things" with an average of 3.98 from the judging panel winning 8 Voiceshares for 8 points.
Wowzers what an enlightening entry.
The beat puts you in the right frequency and then both vocalists deliver such an enlightening message.
You can get pick any bar and they are vibration raising and their delivery flows.
And the video showcases the artists soul well has very professional perspectives and transitions in my opinion.
The fact this was made in 1995 shows how timeless music can be.
Appreciate you sharing it with the community.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @lefthouse/steemit-music-league-challenge-season-two-round-one-fight
@privat with "Rap Illmintus" with an average of 3.98 from the judging panel winning 8 Voiceshares for 8 points.
https://dsound.audio/#/@privat/rap-illmintus-for-termitemusics-worldwide-cypher-17
Ayyyyyyyy so much knolwedge dropped in this post.
This is that spiritually enlightening rap right here.
You can learn about the Elites and the way the world works right from your bars. So freakin epic.
Love these lines:
- "Shapeshifters, that's why they cannot read our eyes or lips."
- "How could rich people steal they must be lizard people." [freakin love this one]
- "Like entropy, spreading heat is my identity"
And every line is absolutely incredible. Your brain is epic man.
And shout-out to @termitemusic for the dope beat that empowers your lyrics.
Really enjoyed this entry man this is the knowledge I live for.
Support this epic Steemian here: @privat/rap-illmintus-for-termitemusics-worldwide-cypher-17
@emelanson with "Modern Predication" with an average of 3.96 from the judging panel winning 6 Voiceshares for 6 points.
WOAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
What an awesome experience this is listening to your entry. That trippy and engaging pier video combined with that intense listening experience.
The beat was too quick in my opinion didn't allow me to get in the moment, but I definitely tasted what you are trying to do with this one.
@beatseb really enjoyed this entry on the judging panel and you gotta give respect to the man when he likes something.
Appreciate you creating this trippy experience of any entry.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @emelanson/9utmsvcf
@atomcollector with "Rise Up" with an average of 3.96 from the judging panel winning 6 Voiceshares for 6 points.
https://dsound.audio/#/@atomcollector/rise-up
What an enlightening collab you have with this entry.
The passion you deliver you vocals is incredible and fits the beat so well.
My favorite part is between 1:29-1:45. That combination of the vocals and the piano create such a frequency raising segment.
And absolutely love how you end it on such a high note with your vocals.
Much appreciation for sharing this soul resonating entry.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @atomcollector/my-steemit-music-league-challenge-entry-rise-up
@simgirl with "Rise Up" with an average of 3.84 from the judging panel winning 5 Voiceshares for 5 points.
Whatttttttttt bring it @simgirl
These lyrics are so epic and delivered with some passion love it. And that hook is so catchyyyyyy. Some of my favorites bars:
- "Riding around in your Lambo; certified psycho" yessssssssssssssssssssss :)
- "You can't do battle when the enemy controls your mind." preachhhhh.
- "On a Mission from the Top Dog; working with my cross on." let's goooooo.
And that bass on the beat love it. And the video helps to keep us visually engaged as well so dope.
Much appreciation for the time and effort you put into this epic post, music, and video.
Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @simgirl/steemit-music-league-challenge-season-two-or-round-one-entry-beyond-belief
@poorkidbeats with "Rise Up" with an average of 3.79 from the judging panel winning 4 Voiceshares for 4 points.
https://dsound.audio/#/@poorkidbeats/cavern-full-of-ice-and-teenagers
Ayyyyy what a freakin vibe you create with this entry.
Love how epic that kick is you use in the beginning and how you build up the emotion until that xylophone drop at 1:04. So dopeeee.
And love those bells you bring in at 1:53 and how the bass you bring in at 2:09 is fantastic in my opinion.
Your arrangement is epic in this one and it creates such an unique vibe that raised my vibrations most definitely. Appreciate you sharing this art you created with the community.
Much love and respect.
Support this Steemian here: @poorkidbeats/cavern-full-of-ice-and-teenagers-production-how-to-steemit-day-7-21-01-2018
@bryandivisions with "Let Go" with an average of 3.79 from the judging panel winning 4 Voiceshares for 4 points.
Man this is that spiritually enlightening rap that the world to needs so badly.
This lyrics man hit so deep in my soul appreciate you creating this art. And your delivery is on point. Can clearly hear your vocals so well and hear that passion in your soul.
Man you bring so much energy when you come in with your bars at 2:38.
And your video is so legendary. So much symbolism (at least my perception) and the setting you use reinforces the message you are sharing so well.
My soul really enjoyed this one. Really appreciate you sharing this art with the community and the world. Need more of this vibrations raising rap out there in the world.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @bryandivisions/z15mjfnc
@hilladigahackles with "Growing Down" with an average of 3.77 from the judging panel winning 3 Voiceshares for 3 points.
Wow what a soulful entry.
The combination of your voice, the beat, and your video creates an awesome frequency raising entry. Puts me in such a peaceful mood.
The arrangement of this song is excellent in my opinion and the way you matched the video montage to it took the song to the next level.
Much appreciation for sharing this with the community and helping it grow.
Much love and respect.
Support this amazing Steemian here: @hilladigahackles/steemit-music-league-challenge-season-two-or-round-one-growing-down
@mcmusic with "Glory Song" with an average of 3.76 from the judging panel winning 2 Voiceshares for 2 points.
Holy smokes what a catchy and inspirational entry.
"What a day. What a day it will be for me..." Man love your powerful lyrics and you delivery is incredible.
It is so easy to sing along and get caught up in the moment when listening to your song.
Much appreciation for creating your video to give the better perspective on you and your message.
Thank you for sharing this art with the community. It uplifted my spirit greatly.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @mcmusic/steemit-music-challenge-season2-glory-song-original
@joymatters with "Light Will Always Win" with an average of 3.60 from the judging panel winning 1 Voiceshare for 1 point.
https://dsound.audio/#/@joymatters/light-will-always-win
Wow what a soulful entry o weeeee.
Love how you implement the piano in this entry. Creates such a mood and hits my soul.
Absolutely love the build-up from 1:08-1:22 and then you hit us with that piano drop. So incredible. Maybe move up the drop a little earlier in the song next time because you hooked me with that one and wanted to keep listening :)
Really appreciate this entry it helped me a lot.
Thank you again for creating this and sharing it with the community. Namaste.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @joymatters/light-will-always-win
@maxizee with "Live My Life" with an average of 3.60 from the judging panel winning 1 Voiceshare for 1 point.
Mannnnn drop that life experience.
Your lyrics telling the story of life experience so well and adding such a dope video showcasing your past year is epic. Great combo for the brand.
Love the soul in the instrumental, especialy that "oooooo" like at 1:48.
And your rap and Medy's vocals create an awesome spiritually raising song.
Appreciate you sharing this awesome soulful music with us and creating that epic montage. Your brand looks real niceyyy.
Support this epic Steemian here: @maxizee/pikl6s7y
@gjart with "Lost" with an average of 3.28 from the judging panel
DSound link: https://dsound.audio/#/@gjart/lost-by-gjart
Ayyyy the spirit and vibe of this entry is so contagious.
You have to feel your spirits raised. Love how you create that vibe with the beat and your vocals.
So much passion in the vocals love it. And the beat keeps your head nodding and engaged while listening.
Appreciate you sharing with "Lost" with us. Hope to hear from you @gjart in this Season Two. Much respect.
Support this Steemian here to increase their chance to win the Community Favorite prize: @gjart/lost-by-gjart
@scribblingwilly with "To Be Wise And Love" with an average of 3.12 from the judging panel
This is such a inspirational entry about love and the power of it.
Your lyrics resonated deeply with my soul. That is some real stuff you are preaching and most can relate to what you are preaching.
Love these:
"Pause and remember the stillness of meditation."
"True love is constant. I Hope this brings you the strength to endure pain and get through whatever you are going through."
"True love is based off sacrifice."
Gotta work on the delivery but that will get there with time.
Really appreciate the power of your lyrics and the passion you can feel from it. Truly enlightening.
Much love and respect for creating this and sharing it with the community.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @scribblingwilly/willy-g-to-be-wise-and-love-sml-challenge
Thank you for all the time, resources, and effort put into creating the pieces of art for this Season One.
Here is my scorecard with two columns added to reflect the average from the judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beatseb, and @derekmiller [missed @danyelk this week]
This concludes the analysis for Round One of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge.
We start Round #2 of Season Two with the Round #2 announcement post tomorrow.
This has been such an amazing and inspiring experience and want to thank everyone again for all the time and effort you all put into creating these entries this round.
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The #smlchallenge 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.
As a result, we also now have an awesome interactive Discord Channel for everyone to come together, interact, play music, play beats, sing, and even record live jam sessions courtesy of @seveaux, @beatseb, and @nutela (video below)
It is called the Steemit Music Alliance and includes Steemians involved in the music community from all over the world. We are bringing together the music community in one place to foster an environment to help one another and share their art and dreams.
To join the Steemit Music Alliance Discord channel go here: https://discord.gg/na8W5Wr
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All you need to do to receive your Voiceshares is click here to create a Bitshares account here: https://wallet.bitshares.org/#/ and then you are good to go : )
Thank you as always for your time and attention. It means the world to me :)
Image Sources:
- https://spiritualexperience.eu/archangel-sariel/
- OG Light & Love Tech Shaman @danyelk
