Welcome to the Finale of Xyris's Music Contest S2! The four finalists have given their all up to this point, but only one can take the crown and the 250 Ts Grand Prize.
Let's introduce the Finalist:
Up first Yoko_Homo 's team:
We have #ConnorThomson
Connor: 3 GALAS/ 3 TOPS
3rd-2 4th-1
MINIBALL: Won 2 Categories
Connor had a solid performance throughout never falling in the BOTTOM and making the TOP 3 times. He never won a GALA but he did sweep 2 categories in the MINI-BALL
Then we have #LooseyLaduca
Loosey: 7 GALAS / 4 TOPS/ 3 Bottoms
Won: 5 2nd: 2
MINIBALL: Won 0 Categories
LOOSEY was the strongest competitor in the GALAS competing in every single GALA. They won the most GALAS at 5. Although, they were in the BOTTOM 3 times they managed to redeem themselves placing 2nd or higher in all 7 GALAS.
Onto @ dannyjr0587 's team
Up first we have #VanitySmurf
Vanity:5 Galas/5 Tops
Won: 3 2nd-1 5th-1
MINIBALL: Won 1 Categories
Vanity is the strongest competitor in the MAIN THEME challenges placing in the TOP 5 times. He WON a total of 3 GALAS and placed 2nd an other. His worst placement was 5th, but as a TOP.
Then we have #konohavillage1
Ken: 3 GALAS 2 TOPS/ 1 BOTTOM
WON:1 3rd- 1 5th-1
MINIBALL: Won 1 Category
Ken had an interesting run placing in the TOP and winning that GALA. He also sweeped one category in the MINIBALL.
Before we move on, one Finalist did not submit their songs for this Final Judgment and is therefore disqualified ! #LooseyLaduca you were brought back for a second chance and were so close to Redemption, sadly your journey ends here. Please take care.
The judges agreed to let FromAwindow back into the competition given he was just cut from the finale! He will be in not team!
Now onto the BALL. The 4 Finalist each submitted one song for 5 different categories. I will only provide critiques foe the Top 2 songs. Whoever has the most points after each Category has been judged will be crowned the winner.
The First Category: Hometown Glory!
Top 2: #Fromawindow "AMERICA" - Nina Kinert
There something so hauntingly beautiful about this ? I like the way she story-tells throughout the song. It's a very raw song even if it's just her retelling her experience of coming to America. I also appreciated how you chose a song about an immigrant's story.
#Konohavillage1 "Star Spangled Banner" - Whitney Houston
This is the best rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by far. Nothing more American than this song. What can be said about Miss Whitney Houston? She eats every time.
Final Verdict: There's something very interesting and unique about #Fromawindows submission. Not only was it the best song, but you def thought out the box.
Braden-1
Ken-0
Blu-0
Connor-0
Second Category: See You in Heaven #VanitySmurf "Think You Slick" Naya Rivera
When I saw Glee in your description I was scared because they tend to be super pop. This song tho, I love. Her voice here is amazing and I would not expect her to have released a song like this! It gave me soul and female power. This is also one of my favorite songs submitted in the whole competition.
#Konohavillage1 "Mercy Mercy" - Marvin Gaye
I'm a casual Marvin Gaye listener tbh but this song is wow AMAZING. His voice is sultry. He has the gift of singing low-tempo songs that put you in a good mood. This is my favorite song submitted in the whole competition! It took me somewhere else.
Final Verdict: This was a more solid round for the four of you, but you two slayed it. However, the best song in my opinion this round was submitted by Kono.
Braden-1
Ken-1
Blu-0
Connor-0
Third Category: See you in Hell
This was probably the best round by far. However, the top 2 are #VanitySmurf- "End of the World" - Katy Perry
I had no idea she was cancelled? Her vocals here are beautiful . This isn't one of her more mainstreamed songs and I appreciate. It reminds me a bit of "Chained to the Rhythm", which I also love. I appreciated how you tied the theme in the song to the theme this round. A solid submission all around.
#Konohavillage1 - "1-800-Nu-Checks" - Azelia Banks
One of the few rap submissions this season. She's super talented and this is demonstrated with this song. I love the beat and all though I found the lyrics on the more simple side, her flow was great!
#Fromawindow - "Put on Repeat" - Sabrina Claudio
There was something about this song that I found enthralling. It was slow paced but I didn't mind it I think her voice is built for this type of music.
Verdict: I did not expect a pop singer to win this category but if this finale is indicative of anything is to expect the unexpected. The winner for this Category is Blu.
Braden-1
Ken-1
Blu-1
Connor-0
Fourth Category: Four Seasons #Connor - "Oh Sailor" - Mr Little Jeans
I took you Four Rounds to finally show up to the competition. This song was ethereal! Her vocals were so pretty and magical. #Konohavillage1 - "Summer Soft" - Stevie Wonder
This song was so groovy and feels like summer. It's literally sunshine and captures the chill vibes of summer night!
Verdict: This was a close one but the song that embodied the category the most was Ken's.
Braden-1
Ken-2
Blu-1
Connor-0
Fifth Category: #FromAWindow - "No Greater Love"
Absolutely beautiful song! I was shocked this isn't a song from the 60s! It's impressive how she captured her essence in a song! I have this song on repeat.
#Konohavillage1 - "Serenade of Water" - Men I Trust
This song is literal perfection! It puts me in such a relaxed mood like gentle waves hitting my eardrums. Her vocals are in a low register effective in transmitting a chill vibe.
Verdict: Two of the strongest songs submitted in the entire Ball. I'm awarding each of you 1 point.
Ken-3
Braden-2
Blu-1
Connor-0
That means with 3 Points the Winner of the Ball and Season 2 of Xyris's Music Contest is : Konohavillage1 !!! You slayed each Category placing in the Top for every category. You stuck to your guns, shows us the best of your taste, and proved that it's not important how you start, but how you finish!
oh wow thank y’all for putting up with my weird music :’)