With twenty-two (22) epic, uplifting entries in Round #7 of Season Two of the #smlchallenge, the Good Morning Music theme brought out some creative and incredible musical creations from Steemians from all over the world.
It was such an amazing 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:R7 is:
Good Morning Music
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:R7:
WINNER ONE: @archaimusic with an average of 4.80 from the judging panel with "Mushuroaia" winning 8 STEEM, 42 Voiceshares, & 25 Whaleshares for 75 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@archaimusic/20180404t075030210z-archai-mushuroaia-remastered-steemit-music-league-challenge--s2r7-good-morning-music
Ay this is that Good Morning track right here.
You create such a majestic vibe with this creation and its 11+ minutes long. You can put this on and just let the negativity remove itself.
So many amazing sounds (like at 1:55, 3:54, and 4:50) you integrate to create this vibration raising entry.
I was fully engulfed in the moment while playing this and what a way to recenter one's self.
Thank you for the time and effort you put into creating this.
Support this winning Steemian here: @archaimusic/20180404t075030210z-archai-mushuroaia-remastered-steemit-music-league-challenge--s2r7-good-morning-music
WINNER TWO: @d-vine with an average of 4.73 from the judging panel with "Awake" winning 4 STEEM, 36 Voiceshares, & 20 Whaleshares for 60 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@d-vine/20180404t141854941z-awake-by-d-vine-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r7-a-dsound-community-initiative
Ayyy what an incredible way to wake up with this playing.
Has that uptempo, positive atmosphere. Check.
That drum and bass to get you really moving in the morning. We have no time to waste. Check.
A high-quality production. Sounds coming in so clear and transitions on point. Check.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one as it helped me maintain that positive attitude and energy level.
Much appreciation for the time and effort you put into creating this Good Morning Music entry. You no doubt excelled on the execution of the theme.
Support this epic Steemian here: @d-vine/20180404t141854941z-awake-by-d-vine-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r7-a-dsound-community-initiative
WINNER THREE (TIED): @nathankaye with an average of 4.60 from the judging panel with "I'm So Happy" winning 1.5 STEEM, 31 Voiceshares, & 15 Whaleshares for 47 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@nathankaye/20180330t043916844z-fun-positive-vibes-im-so-happy-nathan-kaye
Ayyy this is that Good Morning music right here o weeee.
That uptempo tone filled with incredible instruments and sounds. Check.
Those positive uplifting lyrics and passionate delivery of vocals. Check.
That vibration-raising message to eliminate negativity and raise our spirits. Check.
Such an amazing ride you take us with this song.
This one affected me greatly and helped me recenter. Much love and respect for creating this (in 2000 how timeless) and sharing it with the community
Support this awesome Steemian here: @nathankaye/20180330t043916844z-fun-positive-vibes-im-so-happy-nathan-kaye
WINNER THREE (TIED): @paradigmprospect with an average of 4.60 from the judging panel with "Morning Stroll" winning 1.5 STEEM, 31 Voiceshares, & 15 Whaleshares for 47 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@paradigmprospect/20180409t045555689z-paradigm-prospector-morning-stroll--sml-challenge-s2r7
Woahhhhhhh what a majestic entry.
So many incredible sounds (like at 1:47 and 2:18) you integrate to create that uptempo, laid-back, positive environment.
Such a high-quality production, soul-resonating entry.
This is such an ideal song to put on to get the morning started with those instruments you include and how much it raises your vibrations.
Such a dope cover art image as well, what a way to reiterate the theme and mood.
Appreciate the time and effort you put into creating this entry and sharing it with the community to enjoy.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @paradigmprospect/20180409t045555689z-paradigm-prospector-morning-stroll--sml-challenge-s2r7
COMMUNITY FAVORITE: @mindseye-music with $30.34 in community support, 79 upvotes, and 6 comments winning 20 Voiceshares and 10 Whaleshares for 30 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@mindseye-music/20180403t222054744z-up--go-steemit-music-league-challenge--s2r7-good-morning-music
The judges couldn't judge because of playback issues but still won the Community Favorite because of the support he received.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @mindseye-music/20180403t222054744z-up--go-steemit-music-league-challenge--s2r7-good-morning-music
The following are the rest of the community this round in order of ranking based off the judging panel off this specific theme:
@nakedverse with an average of 4.59 from the judging panel with "Never Not" winning 28 Voiceshares for 28 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@nakedverse/20180406t221618806z-a-epic-way-to-start-the-day-deggsy-music-league-challenge-s2r7
Ayyyyy yesssssss this is no doubt an epic way to wake up.
That classy piano in combination with those chords melt the negativity away and get you refreshed for the day.
Love how you start off the entry with that piano and then hit us with those chords at 0:33 what a way to set the tone.
Such an amazing segment starting at 2:15 if you aren't woken up before this will no doubt get the energy moving.
And such awesome cover art to help reiterate the theme. Thank you for the time and effort you put into creating this entry and sharing it with the community to enjoy. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @nakedverse/20180406t221618806z-a-epic-way-to-start-the-day-deggsy-music-league-challenge-s2r7
@spawnband with "Respawnsibilities" with an average of 4.59 from the judging panel winning 28 Voiceshares for 28 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@spawnband/20180401t200135922z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r7--spawn-respawnsibilities
Ayyyyy this is that Good Morning Music right here o weeee.
Love how you set the tone of the song in the first 0:43 with those killer instruments.
What lyrics to, love how you can intertwine life issues the listener can relate to in such a fun way.
That segment around 1:40-1:51, 2:37-2:58 o weeeee get it and that guitar at 2:04 yesssssss melt that negativity away o myyyyy.
Love that uptempo vibe filled with beautiful instruments and those vocals you have in this one. No doubt a great way to start your morning.
Thank you for sharing this with the community to get us going o weeeeee.
Support these epic Steemians here: @spawnband/20180401t200135922z-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r7--spawn-respawnsibilities
@funkmedia with "Vida, Ser, Brillar" with an average of 4.59 from the judging panel winning 28 Voiceshares for 28 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@funkmedia/20180407t035928506z-vida-ser-brillar-funk-media-original-song--steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r7
Wow what an incredible Good Morning Music entry.
Such an amazing combination of passionate vocals, uplifting instruments, funky sound, and an engaging arrangement.
You can feel the absolute passion in the vocals throughout the song.
And love the message behind this song. Be faithful to your feelings and be yourself. So relatable. And to start the day off with this affirmation and reinforcement is amazing.
This entry gave me so much energy and made me feel incredibly positive and uplifted.
Thank you for all the time and effort that went into creating this music and the professional post to go with it. Such an inspirational job.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @funkmedia/20180407t035928506z-vida-ser-brillar-funk-media-original-song--steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r7
@hilladigahackles with "Water King" with an average of 4.30 from the judging panel winning 25 Voiceshares for 25 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@hilladigahackles/20180403t173129268z-water-king-by-haxsaw--dugin-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r7
Ay what a calming and uplifting tune you created with your bros.
That combination of your vocals and that beat o weee gets you feeling ready to take on the day.
Love that sounds you bring in around 1:18 yessssssss.
"The Water King just laughs..." and then he laughsss so dope how you have that as the way to close out the song in such a positive, uplifting manner.
Much appreciation for sharing this.
Support this epic Steemian here: @hilladigahackles/20180403t173129268z-water-king-by-haxsaw--dugin-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r7
@darrenclaxton with "Primed" with an average of 4.52 from the judging panel winning 23 Voiceshares for 23 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@darrenclaxton/20180329t090755975z-primed-new-instrumental-music-from-darren-claxton
Holy guitarrrrrr let's gooooooo.
Absolutely in awe of your guitar playing and how you layer it with those awesome background sounds to keep the tempo upbeat.
This is a great Good Morning music song in my opinion because the guitar grabs your attention waking you up and keeps you engaged all while raising your vibrations. I feel much better after listening to this.
And it's 6+ minutes long. You can put this one, get your morning routine started all while listening to some epic guitar and and uplifting instrumental.
Can't thank you enough for creating this. Much appreciation.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @darrenclaxton/20180329t090755975z-primed-new-instrumental-music-from-darren-claxton
@a0i with "Blueshifted" with an average of 4.50 from the judging panel winning 20 Voiceshares for 20 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@a0i/20180406t231405326z-aoi-blueshifted
Wow what an experience this beat is.
Love how you progress throughout the 3+ minutes adding more sounds and becoming more uptempo as time goes on.
Such a cool way to create a vivid vibe by starting it off with the mystical sounds and then adding the piano and violins to take us to the next level.
Such an ideal alarm clock beat. Slowly waking you up as your vibrations are being raised by your beat.
Appreciate you sharing this with the community to enjoy. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @a0i/20180406t231405326z-aoi-blueshifted
@kryptoe with "Wake Up" with an average of 4.50 from the judging panel winning 20 Voiceshares for 20 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@kryptoe/20180406t182938864z-wake-up-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r7-good-morning-music
What a catchy and uplifting song to get you out of bed in the morning.
"You can wake up. This you know."
Amennnnn and love the other lyrics you share with us and the way you deliver them is incredible and makes it so easy for the listener to understand and sing along.
And those instruments (like around 2:43) you include in the beat no doubt keep the tempo going and raises our vibrations in the process.
I get a 1960s/70s popular band vibe from this entry. Appreciate you taking the time to submit this as an entry as it most definitely fits the Good Morning Music theme.
Much love and respect. Looking forward to hearing more tunes from you.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @kryptoe/20180406t182938864z-wake-up-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r7-good-morning-music
@bipolar with "S-k-y-r-i-v-i-e-r-a" with an average of 4.50 from the judging panel winning 20 Voiceshares for 20 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@bipolar/20180405t134351119z-s-k-y-r-i-v-i-e-r-a-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r7-entry
This is that classy Good Morning Music right here.
That trumpet (at 0:42 and 1:03 for example) man o man does that hit the soul and melt the negativity away.
And those strings yessss what a combination of samples you use to create such a majestic, vibration raising entries.
I can't thank you enough for creating this and sharing it with the community. This one hit home for me. Really appreciate you.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @bipolar/20180405t134351119z-s-k-y-r-i-v-i-e-r-a-steemit-music-league-challenge-s2r7-entry
@lefthouse with "Tila Tila" with an average of 4.43 from the judging panel winning 18 Voiceshares for 18 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@lefthouse/20180403t181531232z-tila-tila
Yessss what a track to get you moving in the AM.
"There is no need to worry, there are no clouds today..."
Amennnn what catchy lyrics and hook you have in this track and layered with that uptempo beat gets you moving.
This sounds like a radio hit all day and had me rapping those lyrics along side very quickly.
Appreciate you sharing this dope track with the community to get us moving in the morning. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @lefthouse/20180403t181531232z-tila-tila
@fairy-kingdoms with "Bellguitarswell" with an average of 4.38 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@fairy-kingdoms/20180408t100820699z-bellguitarswell
Wow what a majestic Good Morning Music entry.
So awesome how you integrate the guitar, those peaceful sounds, and those synths to create such a vivid atmosphere with this beat.
Love how you bring in that synth around 1:14 to boost the energy and keep the beat progressing.
And that guitar around 2:33 and those vocals you insert creates such an uplifting element.
Appreciate you creating this soothing beat. What a way to create positive vibes and energy with a beat. Thank you for the time and effort you put into creating this.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @fairy-kingdoms/20180408t100820699z-bellguitarswell
@onemedia with "Rise" with an average of 4.38 from the judging panel winning 17 Voiceshares for 17 points.
https://musicoin.org/nav/track/0x815813ddb5829c4076bf001d6fd8fe50135989e9
Wow this entry screams WAKE UP and stay focused in the present.
Turn this on and watch how you stay in the moment, fully captivated and engulfed by the collection of sounds @onemedia brings together.
So much going on that it demands your full attention and makes sure no other thoughts are going on except for enjoying the present and listening.
This is such a great way to get rid of last night and start fresh in the morning. Eliminating any negativity or bad vibes in the process.
Appreciate you creating this unique and captivating entry. The music and that post holy smokes you are one with the Universe is incredible.
Thanks again for inspiring us with your talents and passions. Much love and respect.
Support this epic Steemian here: @onemedia/rise-by-nowhere-near-a-hardbop-drum-and-bass-electronica-fusion-streaming-mp3
@jonmagnusson with "Rely On Me" with an average of 4.37 from the judging panel winning 16 Voiceshares for 16 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@jonmagnusson/20180405t131057120z-smlchallenge-s2r7-entry-original-song-rely-on-me-by-jon-magnusson
What a fantastic way to start the morning with this tune.
"Whatever your heart is yearning."
Love those uplifting, inspiring and relatable lyrics and how catchy and easy the chorus is to sing along with.
And that sweet muted guitar and other sounds you use to create a positive vibe yessssss.
So cool how you can have a high BPM like you did here and still providing such a calming atmosphere.
Much appreciation for sharing this with the community for this theme. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @jonmagnusson/20180405t131057120z-smlchallenge-s2r7-entry-original-song-rely-on-me-by-jon-magnusson
@theorangegent with "Morning Movement" with an average of 4.36 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares for 16 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@theorangegent/20180330t195746053z-morning-movement-theorangegent
Had one judge, @beatseb, be able to listen because of playback issues hence the lack of feedback by myself. I apologize for this and hope to hear more from you.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @theorangegent/20180330t195746053z-morning-movement-theorangegent
@uncleroro with "Good Morning Music" with an average of 4.36 from the judging panel winning 15 Voiceshares for 15 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@uncleroro/20180330t201726403z-smlchallenge-good-morning-music-by-uncle-roro
Had one judge, @beatseb, be able to listen because of playback issues hence the lack of feedback by myself. I apologize for this and hope to hear more from you.
Absolutely loved that DTube video you created. Such awesome insights and perspectives you shared.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @uncleroro/20180330t201726403z-smlchallenge-good-morning-music-by-uncle-roro
@guifaquetti with "Varanda" with an average of 4.32 from the judging panel winning 13 Voiceshares for 13 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@guifaquetti/20180329t174646400z-smlchalenge-7-vasco-martins-varanda
What an amazing tune to raise your vibrations in the morning.
Love your interpretation of Vasco Martins' Varanda so smooth and serene.
Especially enjoy that segment around 0:24 and 0:39 what talent you have.
Much appreciation for sharing this entry with the community to wake up to and start the day on an uplifting note.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @guifaquetti/20180329t174646400z-smlchalenge-7-vasco-martins-varanda
@bennettitalia with "The First Day of the Rest of Your Life" with an average of 4.22 from the judging panel winning 11 Voiceshares for 11 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@bennettitalia/20180408t155807868z-the-first-day-of-the-rest-of-your-life-sml-challenge-2018-bennett-italia-all-rights-reserved
What a freakin creative take on the theme.
Didn't realize a song about the zombie apocalypse could be so upbeat and catchy.
Those sounds you use and your arrangement are so creative. Not to mention those lyrics you wrote and deliver with such passion.
This is stuck in my head so catchyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
"If you can dream it you can Steemit." ayyyyyyy.
Maybe not the good morning music for everyone hence your ranking but I have no doubt there is a a collection of souls that live for this and would absolutely play this on repeat.
I can't thank you enough for the creativity and talent you displayed in this entry. So amazing. Much love and respect.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @bennettitalia/20180408t155807868z-the-first-day-of-the-rest-of-your-life-sml-challenge-2018-bennett-italia-all-rights-reserved
@rindu with "Workout Music" with a TKQ [Technical Knockout] winning 5 Voiceshares for 5 points.
https://dsound.audio/#!/@rindu/20180404t162911082z-musicthebest1nocopyrightworkoutmusic
None of the judges could listen to your entry because of playback issues. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Support this awesome Steemian here: @rindu/20180404t162911082z-musicthebest1nocopyrightworkoutmusic
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 #7 of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge.
We start Round #8 of Season Two with the Round #8 announcement post tomorrow.
Another epic 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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For the results of Round Six of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge go here: @chiefmappster/steemit-music-league-challenge-s2-r6-results
For the results of Round Five of Season Two of the Steemit Music League Challenge 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
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 (8) 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. |
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 by @edje (@qsounds) happening now with the Needle on Your Record Show by @d-vine 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.
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.
If you support and trust @prc as a witness like I do you can vote for him as a witness here: https://steemit.com/~witnesses
If you want to know the information about his witness information this post describes it wonderfully: @prc/witness-prc-update-2-february-5th-2018
