With twelve (12) incredible, uplifting entries in Round #6 of Season Two of the #smlchallenge, the Celtic Crossroads theme brought out some creative and incredible 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:R6 is:
Celtic Crossroads
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:R6:
WINNER ONE: @yidneth with an average of 4.87 from the judging panel with "The Waking of Spring" winning 8 STEEM, 42 Voiceshares, & 25 Whaleshares for 75 points.
Wow this entry is such an all- encompassing Celtic entry.
Beautiful, passionate vocals and lyrics about the coming of Spring. Check.
Those incredible Celtic instruments such as the harp, flute, and chalumeau. Check.
An absolutely awe-inspiring video with such incredible landscape and effects. Check.
You most definitely deserve this win as this is one of the most passionate and incredible Steemit posts and music I have witnessed.
Thank you so much for sharing this with the community to enjoy.
Support this winning Steemian here: @yidneth/happy-ostara-and-welcome-of-spring-my-song-the-waking-of-the-spring
WINNER TWO (TIED): @onemedia with an average of 4.70 from the judging panel with "Green Jig" winning 3 STEEM, 36 Voiceshares, & 20 Whaleshares for 59 points.
https://musicoin.org/nav/track/0x810e47901f3edf783367096a91243a6b6ee3bbd1
Ayyyyy and we are jiggin.
What a Irish/Celtic mood you create with this entry. Everything from the arrangement to the instruments such as the harp, recorder, and violin to the flowing post are all spot on.
Your tune is so captivating and no doubt triggers that Celtic/Irish feeling
Love how detailed your post is so that we the listener get the full impact of the entry.
Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your entry from composing, creating, writing, and recording it is evident you are passionate and care about your music. It is so inspirational and love how you elevate the bar.
Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @onemedia/green-jig-by-nowhere-near-electro-acousitc-celtic-folk-electronica-streaming-mp3
WINNER TWO (TIED): @nathankaye with an average of 4.70 from the judging panel with "Thought You Were Real" winning 3 STEEM, 36 Voiceshares, & 20 Whaleshares for 59 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@nathankaye/20180323t110146466z-thought-you-were-real-nathan-kaye-original
What an absolutely awe-inspiring entry.
Your voice and those lyrics holy smokes man they hit my soul. Greatly impacted me. Felt like I spent some serious time out in nature that's how much it raised my vibrations.
That guitar is so beautiful. And what an a beatbox to complement your passion. Sounds like a didge.
And that segment starting at 3:13 man those vocals gave me the goosebumps. You tapped into The Universe with that one o my.
Thank you for sharing this Scottish Highlands-esque entry it no doubt raise out vibrations and created such an incredible mood. Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @nathankaye/20180323t110146466z-thought-you-were-real-nathan-kaye-original
WINNER FOUR: @spawnband with an average of 4.52 from the judging panel with "Joy Forever" winning 1 STEEM, 26 Voiceshares, & 10 Whaleshares for 37 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@spawnband/20180322t165819866z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r6--spawn-joy-forever
What a song full of switch-ups yesssssssss.
What a serious tone you create and then you hit us with the oiiiiiiii and that uptempo energy laden music comes out.
"For centuries people have been celebrating life so why shouldn't I make sure I'm alive" ayyyy whattt a chorus.
Love how you use that epic guitar as the transition between vibes in the song. And that guitar ending o myyyyyy.
Definitely get that Celtic vibe with the sing along chorus especially around 3:25 that sounds like an energetic pub session right there :)
Appreciate you sharing this with the community to enjoy @spawnband. And what awesome artwork love it.
Support these epic Steemians here: @spawnband/20180322t165819866z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r6--spawn-joy-forever
COMMUNITY FAVORITE: @spawnband with 69 upvotes, 19 comments, and $20.17 in community support winning 20 Voiceshares and 10 Whaleshares for 30 additional points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@spawnband/20180322t165819866z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r6--spawn-joy-forever
Support these epic Steemians here: @spawnband/20180322t165819866z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r6--spawn-joy-forever
The following are the rest of the community this round in order of ranking based off the judging panel off this specific theme:
@d-vine with an average of 4.42 from the judging panel with "Never Not" winning 18 Voiceshares + 10 Whaleshares for 28 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@d-vine/20180320t135748229z-never-not-by-d-vine-celtic-crossroads-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r6--a-dsound-community-initiative
https://d-vine1.bandcamp.com/track/never-not
Ayyyyyyyy let's gooooooo.
What an incredible 5+ minutes of Celtic-esque production with this entry.
Love the Celtic flair you have in here from that beautiful harp to the other instruments you incorporate.
It's so easy to get caught in your music and be fully engulfed in it. What a talent that is o myyyyy.
Appreciate all the time and effort that went into creating and recording this entry. And such dope artwork as well. Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @d-vine/20180320t135748229z-never-not-by-d-vine-celtic-crossroads-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r6--a-dsound-community-initiative or purchase it here: https://d-vine1.bandcamp.com/track/never-not
@luismarcanoxd with "Rey Ahogado" with an average of 4.37 from the judging panel winning 18 Voiceshares + 7 Whaleshares for 25 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@luismarcanoxd/20180318t234725618z-rey-ahogado--version-celta
Wow wow what an absolutely beautiful Celtic inspired song.
Love how you set the tone right away with that beautiful flute, those drums, and that guitar yesssssss. What talent.
And those vocals absolutely beautiful and the message behind the lyrics is something a lot in this world can relate to.
Appreciate you rerecording this in a Celtic style for this challenge it is such an awesome example of Celtic music.
Thank you for the time and effort you put into this entry. Means a lot.
Support this Steemian here: @luismarcanoxd/20180318t234725618z-rey-ahogado--version-celta
@scribblingwilly with "Hello Love" with an average of 4.30 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares + 5 Whaleshares for 20 points.
Ayyyy yesss bring that stroytelling and energy.
"Until time when the angels come take you away."
"There's no getting away from your fate."
What a story and chorus you tell in this entry.
Love the passion and how clear you deliver your lyrics. And the beat defintely helps add that Celtic flair to it.
Such a creative mind you got bud really appreciate you sharing this with the community. It got me so hypeeeeeeee.
Support this epic Steemian here: @scribblingwilly/willy-g-cuchullain-sml-challenge
@hilladigahackles with "Holy Days" with an average of 4.30 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares + 5 Whaleshares for 20 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@hilladigahackles/20180323t051945138z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r6-holy-days-new-irishamerican-soul
https://musicoin.org/nav/track/0xddddffdd86cc39fbd4e17320c52fc798fbc331f1
Wow what a serene tune from @hilladigahackles
"Holy days are lonely days..."
Wow what lyrics you have in this one and love the tone of your voice in this one.
Love how you integrate the flute, banjo, and the Bodhran all instruments prevalent in Celtic music.
You no doubt create an awesome Celtic-esque mood with this one.
Much appreciation for taking the time out of your travels to share this with the community.
Support this epic Steemian here: @hilladigahackles/20180323t051945138z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r6-holy-days-new-irishamerican-soul
@ricardovieira with "A Celebration" with an average of 4.22 from the judging panel winning 12 Voiceshares + 5 Whaleshares for 17 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@ricardovieira/20180313t181029521z-ricardo-vieira-a-celebration
Wow what an uplifting tune.
That flute is immaculate o my and love how you integrate the other instruments you play. What a talent and mood you create.
So cool how you integrate those "hey" in the song.
Really enjoyed listening to this entry. Hope to hear more from you @ricardovierira
Support this awesome Steemian here: @ricardovieira/20180313t181029521z-ricardo-vieira-a-celebration
@thecruelhorizon with "Warnow" with an average of 4.03 from the judging panel winning 11 Voiceshares + 3 Whaleshares for 14 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@thecruelhorizon/20180321t174720031z-warnow-ft-mies--peebee-live
Wow what a lovely authentic performance from @thecruelhorizon
Absolutely love the vibe you create with those amazing clarinets and guitar.
And those lyrics what an incredible story. And the passion with which you deliver them is amazing in my opinion.
Appreciate you sharing this performance with the community to enjoy. Love this Celtic Crossroads entry. Hope to hear more from you.
Support these awesome Steemians here: @thecruelhorizon/20180321t174720031z-warnow-ft-mies--peebee-live
@guifaquetti with "Deserto" with an average of 4.03 from the judging panel winning 11 Voiceshares + 3 Whaleshares for 14 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@guifaquetti/20180316t220921926z-vasco-martins-deserto-subtil-i-en-pt-dsound
What an uplifting peaceful tune.
Love the progression you take us through with your guitar in this entry.
You can tell you have passion for the guitar and it most definitely creates a mood around it. Not as much Celtic as the other entries, but an amazing vibration raising entry nonetheless.
Enjoyed hearing your passion on the guitar.
Thank you for the time and effort that went into playing and recording this. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @guifaquetti/vasco-martins-deserto-subtil-i-en-pt
@ludovichs with "Dry Bass" with an average of 3.28 from the judging panel winning 10 Voiceshares for 10 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@ludovichs/20180327t020607137z-ludovichs-feat-dry-bass-de-tus-ojos-mi-sol
Ayy what a catchy and passionate tune.
Love the message of this song and your vocals come in so strongly.
Not really the Celtic theme hence your ranking but appreciate you sharing it with the community nonetheless.
Check out the new theme tomorrow. Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @ludovichs/smlchallenge-ludovichs-feat-dry-bass-de-tus-ojos-mi-sol-original
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 #6 of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge.
We start Round #7 of Season Two with the Round #7 announcement post tomorrow.
Another incredible 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 Five of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challege go here:@chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r5-results
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.
Currently the following are the eight 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. |
| Pitch Perfect (#pitchperfect) (Hosted by @alejandra23): A weekly challenge for original music creators. |
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 @d-vine, @inthenow, @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.
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