With twenty-two (22) epic summer-esque entries in Round #10 of Season Two of the #smlchallenge, the Music of Summer theme brought out the best from Steemians from all over the world. What a collection of talented souls that contributed in this round o weeee.
It was such an exciting and difficult experience for the judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beatseb, and @derekmiller and we thank you again for all the time and effort that went into creating your entries.
This week's theme for the Steemit Music League Challenge S2:R10 is:
Music of Summer
The entries are judged off of the following:
- Sound Quality,
- Technicality,
- Creativity (Relevance to theme is included in this category in the spreadsheet)
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 accordingly.
Without further adieu here are the results of the Steemit Music League Challenge S2:R10:
WINNER ONE: @d-vine with an average of 4.69 from the judging panel with "Born in July" winning 8 STEEM and 50 Voiceshares for 58 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@d-vine/20180513t114317168z-born-in-juli-by-d-vine-steemit-music-league-s2r10-dsound-community-initiative
O weeeeeee 7+ minutes of epic high-quality audio production lets goooooooo.
The OG @beatseb had you judged 5's across the board. Props to you for that. That is a rarity.
Love that sound you introduce around 0:55. You combine it with that classic drum n bass to create such a VIBEEEE with this one.
This is that coffee in a song. Gets you moving and head-nodding all the way through.
And that switch-up at 3:40 legendaryyyy. Bringing that classy instruments and those vocals. What a mood shift love that.
And then you hit us with that classic @d-vine energy boost around 4:34 what a way to keep our energy levels up all the way through.
Much love and respect for taking the time and effort to create this masterpiece of an entry.
Support this epic Steemian here: @d-vine/20180513t114317168z-born-in-juli-by-d-vine-steemit-music-league-s2r10-dsound-community-initiative
WINNER TWO: @yamaagni with an average of 4.65 from the judging panel with "Not Tonight" winning 4 STEEM and 42 Voiceshares for 46 points.
WOWWWWWWWWWW what a summer hit this is.
That combination of instruments you select, those upbeat sounds, and that catchy "not tonight" vocals are so amazing in my opinion. They come together to create such a positive, lets have fun vibe.
Totally makes it easy for the crowd and/or listener to chant and sing "not tonight" along side the beat.
And love that sound you bring in at 1:25 o myyyyyyy.
I am transported to being outside on the beach jamming away enjoying the beautiful sunshine of summer and the positive vibes.
What a track to melt away the negativity and get you up dancing and appreciating this life we have.
Much love and respect for creating a vibe and vibration-raising beat like this.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @yamaagni/20180509t012254172z-not-tonight
WINNER THREE: @spawnband with an average of 4.64 from the judging panel with "Stench of Misfortune" winning 2 STEEM and 34 Voiceshares for 36 points.
Ayyyy yesssssss what an uplifting tune from the @spawnband.
Everything from the tempo, that arrangement, and inspirational lyrics create such a summery upbeat entry. Even that cover image with the @spawnband logo on the beach tower is on point.
"Learned my lessons fair and square." "Despite all the setbacks, just in case something jolly has occurred..." "Just remember the lyrics to this song."
Ayyyy love these lyrics in this song wowzers. Medicine for the soul right here. Put this on and the connections and realizations are made.
And those instruments are lovely as ever and bring such soul and energy with them.
Appreciate you being part of the community and sharing this entry with everyone to help get some awesome perspective.
Much love and respect.
Support these epic Steemians here: @spawnband/20180510t174725122z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r10--music-of-summer--spawn
WINNER FOUR: @darrenclaxton with an average of 4.62 from the judging panel with "Voodoo Nonsense at Bedtime" winning 1 STEEM and 28 Voiceshares for 29 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@darrenclaxton/20180506t220503561z-was-it-right-darren-claxton-d-vine--jeff-leinwand-remix
Wow what a majestic song.
"Days were dark. Now they're light."
Wow love how you talk about life issues we as humans go through. The ups and downs of life and you share it in such an uplifting and beautiful manner.
Your vocals are on point in my opinion in this one especially with @d-vine and @jeffleinwand working with them.
And wow the passion you deliver them is heart-wrenching especially that first "Was it wrong, was it right." line and that last "days were dark, are they light?" o myyyy.
And those effects that @d-vine and @jeffleinwand added to your original such as the drums, snare, and that hi resonance song are amazing and work so well with your vocals and guitar playing.
Defintely a top-notch summery collab from you three. Thanks again for sharing this hit with the community to enjoy.
Support this epic Steemian here: @darrenclaxton/20180506t220503561z-was-it-right-darren-claxton-d-vine--jeff-leinwand-remix
COMMUNITY FAVORITE: @nathankaye with an average of 4.46 with "Fresh Vibes" and with $42.34 in community support, 149 upvotes, and 10 comments winning 20 Voiceshares for a total of 20 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@nathankaye/20180516t083633763z-fresh-vibe-for-summer-tasty-breakbeats-didgeridoo-conscious-lyrics
"That music that gives me healing."
You aren't kidding. What an uplfiting, vibration-raising track you created with your previous band o myyyyy.
"Creating, resonating for the soul tribe.
Amennnnn those lyrics conscious and uplifting and you deliver them in such a catchy way. Much respect for that. What talent you have for expressing conscious thoughts that uplift.
And wow wow whoever did that trumpet especially around 3:29 and 4:08 did workkkkkkkkk. That hits the soul.
Appreciate you sharing this catchy, uplifting, negativity-erasing entry with the community to enjoy and dance to.
Much love and respect brother man.
Support this epic Steemian here: @nathankaye/20180516t083633763z-fresh-vibe-for-summer-tasty-breakbeats-didgeridoo-conscious-lyrics
The following are the rest of the community this round in order of ranking based off the judging panel off this specific theme:
@scribblingwilly with an average of 4.58 from the judging panel with "Summertime" winning 19 Voiceshares for 19 points.
Man what a summer trackkkkkkkkkkk.
This beat screams summer hit and then you deliver those dope summer lyrics with that catchy chorus:
"Summertime. Bring on the summer."
So easy to put this on repeat and sing this chorus. It is so catchy.
And love how you dig into summer activities and positive thoughts with your lyrics. What a way to get us ready for that summertime.
You most definitely delivered a summer hit. Appreciate you taking the time to create this summer masterpiece. Props to you for the delivery and writing and props to the beat creation and mixing and mastering.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @scribblingwilly/willy-g-summertime-feel-good-summer-jam
@paradigmprospect with "Toolbox" with an average of 4.57 from the judging panel winning 18 Voiceshares for 18 points.
Wowwwww what a 6+ minutes of an experience.
This no doubt channels that summer dance scene under the stars.
So many amazing sounds you use in this one to drive home that vibe you psytrance vibe you create.
This is that jam to put on with friends and go dance outside with your bare feet grounding yourself to the power of the earth itself.
Especially love around 2:20-2:36 and then we are dancing.
So many sounds in this one I love its hard to keep track :)
Appreciate you creating that dope cover art to go alongside with your music. What a vibe that helps set.
Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @paradigmprospect/20180517t031803915z-floor-dynamics-toolbox--sml-challenge-s2r10-music-of-summer
@soundwavesphoton with "Sun Baked Reality" with an average of 4.44 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@soundwavesphoton/20180510t194129641z-sun-baked-reality-a-new-song-for-a-contest
Wow what a summer-influenced track.
From those summery lyrics to those percussion sounds you integrate creates such a summer vibe.
Your voice is so smooth and makes understanding hearing and listening to the lyrics so easy. Appreciate that.
"Summer timeeeeeeeee." Love that ending :)
Thank you for putting in the time and effort in this entry. Much love and respect. And hope to hear more from you in the contests.
Support this epic Steemian here: @soundwavesphoton/20180510t194129641z-sun-baked-reality-a-new-song-for-a-contest
@funkmedia with "Tarde O Temprano" with an average of 4.44 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@funkmedia/20180516t015711454z-tarde-o-temprano-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r10-summer-music
Woahhhhhhhh what a VIBE you create with this one.
That uptempo Latin flair mixed with that electronic music vibe creates such an unique musical creation.
Love how you deliver those vocals with such passion and soul (especially around 1:00 and 2:22).
And what a professional, flowing post you all created. Love the formatting and the story behind this entry. Wish @oswave a safe journey.
Thanks again for sharing this upbeat summer-esque musical creation with the community to jam to.
Much love and respect to you all.
Support these epic Steemians here: @funkmedia/20180516t015711454z-tarde-o-temprano-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r10-summer-music
@mindseye-music with "Hang Ten" with an average of 4.43 from the judging panel winning 16 Voiceshares for 16 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@mindseye-music/20180514t214236694z-mindseye-hang-ten-the-ocean-steemit-music-league-challenge--s2r10-music-of-summer
Wow what a way to create a summer vibe.
Love how you integrate those wave sounds and those vocal snippets help reinforce that summer-eqsue vibe so nicely.
My favorite part is around 1:24-1:41 love what you did there.
A little crackle on my end maybe thats due to the sample or vocal snippets but regardless absolutely love how you channel the ocean to create this summer entry.
Appreciate the dope artwork as well. Always on it with the artwork.
Thanks again for your continual involvement in the community. Much love and respect bud.
Support this epic Steemian here: @mindseye-music/20180514t214236694z-mindseye-hang-ten-the-ocean-steemit-music-league-challenge--s2r10-music-of-summer
@kryptoe with "Dance of Life" with an average of 4.43 from the judging panel winning 16 Voiceshares for 16 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@kryptoe/20180509t203738240z-dance-of-life--nakedverse--kryptoe--sml-challenge-s2r10
Wow what an absolutely beautiful and uplifting summertime jam from @kryptoe and @nakedverse.
"And I feel this music in my soul." Amennnnnnnn. Wowzers did raise my vibrations and make me so happy while listening to it.
That combination of that uptempo beat, your lyrics, and how passionately you deliver them is so amazing in my opinion.
Thank you for sharing this summertime jamming song with the community. I got a Beatles vibe from this.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @kryptoe/20180509t203738240z-dance-of-life--nakedverse--kryptoe--sml-challenge-s2r10
@onemedia with "Summer Slumber" with an average of 4.42 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares for 15 points.
https://musicoin.org/nav/track/0x7f15176c881095462a84015c4f957aabe1cbd4b3
Holy smokes what a summer night in nature you create with this entry.
Love how you mimic those cicadas with that synth and how you intertwine that flute-like sound to give it that extra element.
I feel like I am in the middle of a very loud nature setting at night with the sounds of nature drowning out anything else around.
Such an unique take on the theme as well to channel those summer nights in nature.
And what a comprehensive, creative post to go alongside this track. That creative writing skills definitely shine bright.
Much appreciation for taking the time and effort to create this track and post. Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @onemedia/summer-slumber-by-nowhere-near-ambient-dream-electronica-streaming-mp3
@hilladigahackles with "Big Fish, Big Whale" with an average of 4.42 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares for 15 points.
Wowwwww what an awesomely creative entry.
Love those creative fishes in outer space video. And combine that with those sounds you integrated in the first 1:04 and you got me hooked.
Such a cool and calming vocal performance as well. Love those sounds (like at 1:50) you have in between and behind your vocals. Really fits with the video as well.
Appreciate you creative take of the Music of Summer theme o weeeeeeeeeeee.
Support this epic Steemian here: @hilladigahackles/20180507t220120062z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r10-big-fish-big-whale
@polarbeats with "Summertime" with an average of 4.41 from the judging panel winning 14 Voiceshares for 14 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@polarbeats/20180510t002356666z-summertime-polar-beats
Wow what a summery vibe you created with this beat o myyyyy.
That combination of synths and electric piano is so dope. You use them so nicely to create that summer, at the beach feeling.
Love that sound you bring in around 0:51 and bring it back later in the beat. What a vibe it creates.
Appreciate you overcoming the playback issues to allow us to listen to your awesome summertime beat.
Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @polarbeats/20180510t002356666z-summertime-polar-beats
@ravenmus1c with "Lass Uns Durchbrennen" with an average of 4.41 from the judging panel winning 14 Voiceshares for 14 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@ravenmus1c/20180511t193232166z-submission-for-sml-challenge-theme-music-of-summer-fish-filet--raven-lass-uns-durchbrennen
Deutsch rap in the houseeeeeeeee.
What an epic EDM-esque vibe you create with this track. That uptempo beat mixed with your rap is such an amazing combination. Makes me want to keep listening on repeat.
Especially love that segment starting at 1:05 and at 2:23 what a vibe you create there.
Can definitely picture this being played at one of those beach-side clubs having people dance the summer night away.
Appreciate you sharing this with the community to enjoy. Hope to hear more from you.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @ravenmus1c/20180511t193232166z-submission-for-sml-challenge-theme-music-of-summer-fish-filet--raven-lass-uns-durchbrennen
@psionic-tremors with "In Your Soul" with an average of 4.38 from the judging panel winning 13 Voiceshares for 13 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@psionic-tremors/20180508t231415155z-in-your-soulmusic-league-challenge-s2r10-music-of-summer
"Do you need it? Do you feel it? In your soul."
Ayyy what catchy lyrics and such a clever idea to integrate these vocals on top of your dope uptempo summery beat.
Love that part around 1:39 and 2:14 those sounds yesssssss.
Appreciate you taking the time and effort to create this summer-esque entry. Hope to hear more from ya. Your beats are such a treat to listen to.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @psionic-tremors/20180508t231415155z-in-your-soulmusic-league-challenge-s2r10-music-of-summer
@inthenow with "Wake Up" with an average of 4.38 from the judging panel winning 13 Voiceshares for 13 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@inthenow/20180507t005909156z-sml-challenge-r10-new-original-wakeup
Wow wow the king of switch-ups returns.
Love how you bring it with that beautiful piano and then hit us with those epic synths creating such energy. Definitely woke me up :)
Can't express enough how much I love the piano you include. Man does that create such a vibe and sound so clear and beautiful.
Appreciate you hopping back in the challenges to share this hit, Wake Up.
Support this epic Steemian here: @inthenow/20180507t005909156z-sml-challenge-r10-new-original-wakeup
@studgriffin with "Global Warming" with an average of 4.35 from the judging panel winning 12 Voiceshares for 12 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@studgriffin/20180511t161313162z-global-warming-sml-s2r10
Dopeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee entry.
Love that sound you bring in around 0:13 and have throughout the track. Such a dope sound.
And those vocals love how your voice sounds. And definitely some catchy and creative lyrics.
"Might be getting hot like the summer."
Spread that peace, love, and positivity. Much appreciation bud for this creative and catchy. Got it stuck in my head o weee :))
Support this positive Steemian here: @studgriffin/20180511t161313162z-global-warming-sml-s2r10
@davenavarro with "That Feeling" with an average of 4.32 from the judging panel winning 11 Voiceshares for 11 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@davenavarro/20180508t123445060z-that-feeling-downward-spiral-mantra
Ayyyyyy what a vibe you create with this one.
Totally get that walking to the club on the beach with this blasting right behind you getting you ready for the night's adventures.
Love those sounds (like at 0:55, 1:38, and 2:11) you intertwine throughout.
Appreciate you sharing this track from your album with the community to enjoy and get pumped up for the nights adventures.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @davenavarro/20180508t123445060z-that-feeling-downward-spiral-mantra
@juxtamusic with "Summer Sun Reprise" with an average of 4.18 from the judging panel winning 10 Voiceshares for 10 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@juxtamusic/20180507t161328283z-summer-sun-reprise
Now this is some of that "summer rock" right here.
Love how you set the tone in the first 0:24 with that guitar and other sounds you selected. And then here comes those vocals.
Love the passion and definitely creates a summery rock vibe.
Appreciate you taking the time to share this with the community. Love this smooth summer rock track.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @juxtamusic/20180507t161328283z-summer-sun-reprise
@lefthouse with "Mean Gene" with an average of 4.15 from the judging panel winning 9 Voiceshares for 9 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@lefthouse/20180518t010617059z-mean-gene-smlc-s2-r10-re-entry
O weeee does this track get you head nodding.
Defintley feel that Daft Punk-esque vibe from this one.
Those sounds/instruments you choose in this one o myyy what a combination.
A little repetitive around 1:30 but maybe you just wanted us to really rock our faces off.
Appreciate you re-uploading this one. Excited to play this under those summer rays in Cali come June o weeee.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @lefthouse/20180518t010617059z-mean-gene-smlc-s2-r10-re-entry
@fanen with "Summer Groove" with an average of 3.80 from the judging panel winning 8 Voiceshares for 8 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fanen/20180515t032532791z-fanen-summer-groove
Ayy what an anthem-esque beat you created o weeee.
Love how the tempo is upbeat and you introduce various sounds throughout like at 0:33 and 0:44.
And that anthem sound you start bringing in at 1:08 creates such a summer club feel. Much respect for that.
Can definitely envision this being played at one of those beach-side clubs getting people dancing.
Appreciate you taking the time and effort to create this entry. Hope to hear more from you.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @fanen/20180515t032532791z-fanen-summer-groove
@samprock with the late entry titled "Summer Sweets" winning 5 Voiceshares for 5 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@samprock/20180517t171725092z-jasmine-bailey-summer-sweets-sam-prock-remix-sml-challenge-s2r10
Submitted after the deadline but still wanted to include it in the post for extra recognition. Hope to hear more from you @samprock.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @samprock/20180517t171725092z-jasmine-bailey-summer-sweets-sam-prock-remix-sml-challenge-s2r10
Thank you for all the time, resources, and effort put into creating the entries for this round.
Here is my scorecard with two columns added to reflect the average from the judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beatseb, and @derekmiller .
This concludes the analysis for Round #10 of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge.
We start Round #11 of Season Two with the Round #10 announcement post tomorrow.
Another awesome round and it was such an amazing 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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**Results of Round Nine of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Eight of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Seven of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Six of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Five of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Four of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge here
Results of Round Three of Season Two the Steemit Music League Challenge here
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.
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 (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 and collaborate with other community members, play music live, get beats and tracks demoed, and listen to entries with others live via the SMA bot.
Live radio shows happening now with the Needle on Your Record Show by @d-vine, @onemedia and @seveaux every Wednesday at CET 8-10 PM (2PM-4PM EST). Send your tracks to @d-vine to get heard on the SMA radio.
Also, @movement19 has a radio show following the Needle on Your Record Show.
To join the Steemit Music Alliance Discord channel go here: https://discord.gg/na8W5Wr
Thanks again @prc and @dsound for helping inspire that real, positive change by supporting and helping the music community achieve its dreams.
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If you want to know the information about his witness information this post describes it wonderfully: @prc/witness-prc-update-2-february-5th-2018
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