With twenty-two (22) incredible, uplifting entries in Round #5 of Season Two of the #smlchallenge, the Feel Good Music theme brought out some awesome musical creations from Steemians from all over the world.
It was such a thrilling experience for the judging panel of @chiefmappster, @beatseb, @seveaux, 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:R5 is:
Feel Good Music
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 accordingly.
Without further adieu here are the results of the Steemit Music League Challenge S2:R5:
WINNER ONE: @spawnband with an average of 4.80 from the judging panel with "Condemn the Pessimists" winning 10 STEEM, 42 Voiceshares, & 25 Whaleshares for 77 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@spawnband/20180307t184032606z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r4--spawn-condemn-the-pessimists@spawnband: the definintion of feel good music.
How can you not feel inspired, and uplifted by this entry.
You have the meaningful lyrics with depth. The catchy chorus. And an absolutely incredible display of instruments.
"Pessimists with their pesticides" ayyyyyyy what a line and is so true.
Love how happy I feel when listening to your song. We can all say "lalalalalalala" to the negativity in our lives sometimes we just need a reminder.
Thank you for that reminder @spawnband much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @spawnband/20180307t184032606z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r4--spawn-condemn-the-pessimists
WINNER TWO: @lefthouse with an average of 4.65 from the judging panel with "Goodt Day" winning 6 STEEM, 36 Voiceshares, & 20 Whaleshares for 62 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@lefthouse/20180311t234330831z-goodt-day
Wow what a warm and uplifting track.
Love how you integrate those vocals (both female and the male autotune) and highlight them with your beat. That piano though.
"This is a good day." "When I'm with you, trouble just fades away" man what catchy and impactful lyrics in this song.
Appreciate you sharing this positive hidden gem with the community. Man I am so happy listening to this. Thank you for that.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @lefthouse/smlc-s2-r
WINNER THREE: @funkmedia with an average of 4.53 from the judging panel with "Melodia" winning 4 STEEM, 31 Voiceshares, & 15 Whaleshares for 50 points.
Wow wow what an absolutely uptempo song.
Love how passionate you deliver the vocals and combine them with those soothing and pure instruments.
And whoever comes in at 3:55 holy smokes did you blow me away that is some incredible music right there o weeeeee.
Appreciate you sharing this 6+ minutes of positive and happy music with the community. Much love and respect.
Support these awesome Steemians here: @funkmedia/20180306t152911055z-melodia-reprise-funk-media-original-song--steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r5
WINNER FOUR (TIED): @mindseye-music with an average of 4.50 from the judging panel with "Beautiful Day" winning 1 STEEM, 26 Voiceshares, & 10 Whaleshares for 37 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@mindseye-music/20180311t213030655z-mindseye-beautiful-day-edit
Yesssssssssssss this is such a happy uplifting track.
That guitar and that "Beautiful Day" inspiration man o man what a combo.
Love that sound you bring in at 1:51 and then we are off smiling and head nodding.
What an absolutely warm and vibration-raising track. And that artwork is so awesome and helps reinforce your message so well.
Thanks again for sharing this with the community to enjoy.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @mindseye-music/20180311t213030655z-mindseye-beautiful-day-edit
WINNER FOUR (TIED): @luismarcanoxd with an average of 4.50 from the judging panel with "Ataraxia" winning 1 STEEM, 26 Voiceshares, & 10 Whaleshares for 37 points.
Ay this is that uptempo rock n roll right here o weeeee.
Love the instruments you integrate in this entry and how your vocals have such passion especially around 1:24-1:46.
And the emotion behind the lyrics wow. Translated them and I am sure many people can relate to at least one aspect of what you are talking about. We all go thru those ups and downs just need to keep going forward.
Really appreciate you pushing outside your normal type of music to create this entry. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @luismarcanoxd/steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r5-ataraxia
COMMUNITY FAVORITE: @grizzle with an average of 4.12 with 60 upvotes, 19 comments, and $23.68 in community support with "In Your Face" winning 20 Voiceshares and 10 Whaleshares for 30 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@grizzle/20180313t180636990z-in-your-face-a-feel-good-rock-anthem-for-the-sml-challenge-s2r5
Woahhhhhh what an uptempo rock hit.
Absolutely love the guitars and synths you use in this one to create that warm, festival anthem style music.
Love the emotion you build up around 1:45 man o man and then you hit us with that epic sound at 2:04.
What a feeling you create with this one. Can't helping but smile and head nod to this one.
Much love and respect for sharing.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @grizzle/20180313t180636990z-in-your-face-a-feel-good-rock-anthem-for-the-sml-challenge-s2r5
The following are the rest of the community this round in order of ranking based off the judging panel off this specific theme:
@fairykingdoms with an average of 4.48 from the judging panel with "Kri-Kri Ping" winning 18 Voiceshares for 18 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fairy-kingdoms/20180310t160926206z-kri-kri-ping
Ayyyyy what a majestic sounding entry.
Love how you integrate that drum and other sounds to create such a vibration-raising beat.
Especially when you bring that sound in aroun 1:10 what an elevating sequence.
And that sound you bring it around 2:33 very MGMT-esque.
Appreciate you creating this feel good music and sharing it with the community. Raised my vibrations greatly. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @fairy-kingdoms/20180310t160926206z-kri-kri-ping
@infamousit with "The Journey" with an average of 4.48 from the judging panel winning 18 Voiceshares for 18 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@infamousit/20180314t081812628z-t-h-e-j-o-u-r-n-e-y
Yesssssssss.
What an incredible mood you create with those strings. Got some goosebumps listening to this one.
Love at 1:22 when you shift the tempo a little (at least perceived) and those passionate strings at 1:38 yessssss.
Appreciate the time and effort it took you to create this soul-resonating entry. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @infamousit/20180314t081812628z-t-h-e-j-o-u-r-n-e-y
@onemedia with "Hello Love" with an average of 4.46 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares for 15 points.
https://musicoin.org/nav/track/0x67bfe3db1df3ef3fc003035007a8f52073c3a266
Wow what a way to melt the negativity away.
Love how this creation of yours made me cleansed; no more negativity.
I think it was that combination of bass, those vocals, and other instruments (such as that sax towards the end) that really resonated with me.
Thank you for the time and effort you put into creating this soul inspiring song. It greatly affected me; thank you for that.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @onemedia/hello-love-by-nowhere-near-funky-jazz-rock-electronica-streaming-mp3
@kryptoe with "Say Nothing" with an average of 4.38 from the judging panel winning 13 Voiceshares for 13 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@kryptoe/20180312t160144914z-say-nothing
Yessssss what a warm, soulful entry.
Everything from the beat to the lyrics to the delivery is top-notch in my opinion.
Absolutely love your chorus "Say nothing..." so catchy and sure gets your tapping your feet.
This song oozes happiness and good vibes. Much appreciation sharing this with the community to enjoy.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @kryptoe/20180312t160144914z-say-nothing
@studgriffin with "Warm Vibes" with an average of 4.35 from the judging panel winning 12 Voiceshares for 12 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@studgriffin/20180311t202713831z-warm-vibes-steemit-music-league-s2-r5
Wow what a warm and happy beat.
Love the tone you set with that sound you bring in at 0:14 and we are off. And what a vibe that sound you incorporate at 1:06.
Appreciate you taking the time and effort to create this happy beat. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @studgriffin/20180311t202713831z-warm-vibes-steemit-music-league-s2-r5
@hilladigahackles with "Music Can Dance" with an average of 4.27 from the judging panel winning 11 Voiceshares for 11 points.
Ayyyyy let's get dancing.
Love how you bring that beat in at 0:32 "yessss" haha. That is that uptempo vibe right there.
And that effect on your vocals is so epic in my opinion. Makes it sound so awesome.
Appreciate that awesome video you include as well. What a way to reiterate the theme and put a smile on the listener's face.
Much love and respect for sharing this with the community.
Support this epic Steemian here: @hilladigahackles/notitcgm
@jonmagnusson with "Always a Rebel" with an average of 4.27 from the judging panel winning 11 Voiceshares for 11 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@jonmagnusson/20180305t191705929z-always-a-rebel-by-jon-magnusson-blockchain-exclusive-pre-release
Woahhh what a pure and uplifting song.
Love this song from your latest EP it provides such a calming sensation about it.
Those lyrics in conjunction with that acoustic gutiar and your beat and wow do you have an incrediblly soothing track.
Appreciate you sharing this with the community to enjoy. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @jonmagnusson/20180305t191705929z-always-a-rebel-by-jon-magnusson-blockchain-exclusive-pre-release
@maxwell95 with "Dancing Bones" with an average of 4.27 from the judging panel winning 11 Voiceshares for 11 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@maxwell95/20180306t041647536z-dancing-bones
https://musicoin.org/nav/track/0x11b85fdfadac6747d0d694842d2dc2567d9bed7b
Ayyyyyy what an epic vibe you create with this one.
Love how the tempo progresses throughout the beat. And love how you integrate that quick vocal and that laugh yesssssss.
My favorite part is when you bring that sound in at 3:12 and 3:41 holy smokes what a sequence.
Much appreciation for all the time and effort you put into creating this awesome vibin entry. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @maxwell95/20180306t041647536z-dancing-bones
@juxtamusic with "Just Give Me a Beat and a Loud Guitar" with an average of 4.25 from the judging panel winning 10 Voiceshares for 10 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@juxtamusic/20180311t192321817z-just-give-me-a-beat-and-a-loud-guitar
Ayyyyy let's gooooooooooooo.
What an epic heavy electric guitar you share with us in this track.
Mix that with those passionate lyrics and you got a recipe for an uptemo rock-n-roll song.
"Just give me a beat and a loud guitar," Amennnnnnnnnnn.
Love your take on the theme. Appreciate you sharing this with the community to enjoy and nod their heads too. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @juxtamusic/20180311t192321817z-just-give-me-a-beat-and-a-loud-guitar
@riggysfort with "FG Pacer" with an average of 4.23 from the judging panel winning 9 Voiceshares for 9 points.
Man what an uplifting beat.
Love the sounds you choose to integrate (especially around 0:37, 0:53, and 1:09). They create such a warm, positive atmosphere.
Thank you for putting the time and effort to create this calming, vibration-raising entry.
Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @riggsyfort/steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r5-riggsyfort-f-g-pacer
@davenavarro with "Hungry Felines" with an average of 4.23 from the judging panel winning 9 Voiceshares for 9 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@davenavarro/20180312t180206190z-hungry-felines-downward-spiral-mantra
Wow what a bassline let's goooooooo.
Such an engaging 6+ minutes of audio production.
Love the sounds you integrate (like at 1:29). You set such an awesome tone with them.
Appreciate you sharing this smooth hitting entry with the community to enjoy. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @davenavarro/20180312t180206190z-hungry-felines-downward-spiral-mantra
@simgirl with "Feel Good Song" with an average of 3.71 from the judging panel winning 8 Voiceshares for 8 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@simgirl/20180307t065909717z-feel-good-song
Ayyy this is one catchy tune.
Love how you use those vocals and mix it with that synth.
So awesome what you did with the beat around 2:03 o weeeee.
Appreciate you sharing this music with the community. @simgirl with those hits.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @simgirl/20180307t065909717z-feel-good-song
@redsfallin with "Ill GI" with an average of 3.66 from the judging panel winning 7 Voiceshares for 7 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@redsfallin/20180314t000405907z-steemit-music-league-challenge-sponsored-by-sma-hosted-by-2chiefmappster--s2r5-r-e-d-ill-gi
Ayyyyyy what a vibe you create with this one.
Such dope sounds you choose in the beginning they set the tone very nicely. Cool vocals to incorporate as well.
Love those sounds you bring in around 2:03.
Appreciate you submitting this to the radio show and the #smlchallenge for the community to enjoy. Much love and respect @redsfallin.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @redsfallin/20180314t000405907z-steemit-music-league-challenge-sponsored-by-sma-hosted-by-2chiefmappster--s2r5-r-e-d-ill-gi
@cinelonga with "Life is Good" with a TKQ [Technical Knockout] from the judging panel winning 5 Voiceshares for 5 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@cinelonga/20180308t175828160z-cinelonga-life-is-good-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r5
Man I am so sorry this isn't playing for the judges. You made such awesome artwork and after last round's entry I was really looking forward to hearing this one.
Apologize for the inconvenience.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @cinelonga/20180308t175828160z-cinelonga-life-is-good-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r5
@fromlanada with "Follow Me" with a TKQ [Technical Knockout] from the judging panel winning 5 Voiceshares for 5 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fromlanada/20180306t040457248z-fromlanada-vibes
Technical Knockout (TKQ)
Sorry @fromlanada DSound's playback is not working right now it seems. I know DSound is having some playback issues after a week.
Was really looking forward to listening to your song especially with it being that magical 639 Hz.
Apologize for the inconvenience.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @fromlanada/20180306t040457248z-fromlanada-vibes
@jj-christie with "Follow Me" with a TKQ [Technical Knockout] from the judging panel winning 5 Voiceshares for 5 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@jj-christie/jj-christie-ascension
Technical Knockout (TKQ)
Sorry @jj-christie the DSound link won't play. It might be because it is from an upload from 2 months ago. I know DSound is still working on some issues with playback after 7 days.
Thanks for submiting as your description for your beat sounds amazing.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @jj-christie/fer2s-jj-christie-ascension
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, @seveaux, and @derekmiller .
This concludes the analysis for Round #5 of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge.
We start Round #6 of Season Two with the Round #6 announcement post tomorrow.
Another amazing 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.
For the results of Round Four of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge go here: @chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-results-or-s2-r4
For the results of Round Three of Season Two the Steemit Music League Challenge go here: @chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-results-or-s2-r3
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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.
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 seven 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 topical 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. |
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.
Live music shows by @seveaux and @scuzzy happening in the channel as well.
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.
