This one was a heartbreaker :/ I’ve been marathoning the songs to just really make sure I feel secure in my choices. I really wish I didn’t have to cut someone this round. But let’s get to critiques.
FromAWindow - She’s got such a cool sound, that chorus is gorgeous. “Counterfeit” would’ve really shaken the table for me personally, but this was a good, maybe more underrated pick. The second section of the song really locked me in, but the first one was still good.
MISSimogen - Oh let me get into this girl cause I liked the first song, but I was INTO this one. The way this song is mixed is so clean, it sounds amazing in my studio headphones. I think the chorus could’ve been a little meatier but the outro part uses that same lyric and I like that, no harm no foul.
Currents - LMAO now how did you pick Jungle cause you knew I liked them then you switched into Janet for pandering? Now don’t get me wrong, it worked. But I actually think I preferred the Jungle and Channel Tres song. I wish you would’ve trusted your gut on it, at the end of the day you (and everyone else) have proven that you can do a good job with a submission. Speaking of, the song is pure summertime joy and lightness. The way you could’ve used this last round too. You picked well either way.
JonMcGillis - I adore this song, there’s a like 9 minute version of it I play sometimes as background music. I’m conflicted cause the instrumentation is gorgeous, his voice is as well, but I almost feel like this song feels different when it’s out of context from the album. Like it really feels great when it’s in that world, and maybe not as much here. Despite that, it’s really such a gripping song. The harmonies >>>>>> And again the studio headphones made his voice sound really crisp.
mathboy9 - I’ve always loved the lyrics to this song. And the frantic feeling of the instrumental pairs so well with them. And her delivery, she’s really performing these words out. It paints such a beautiful picture. I think you picked well, but again I think people picked better sadly. But then, I guess I locked you into this with the limitation on who you could pick.
Alright, I’ve made some decisions. The winner of this round is…
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MISSIMOGEN. You didn’t let this second chance go to waste. You have now won your fourth challenge, and the advantage for this round. You have already been mailed about it so whenever the site allows you to reply I’ll have your answer. And congratulations on earning a spot in the top 4.
Currents, you are safe. Congrats on making it to the top 4.
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JonMcGillis, you are safe. I shuffled all three of you in and out of this spot but the more I listened the more this song just stood out for me.
So this leaves me in a bit of a predicament. FromAWindow has 3 wins, but this is also your third time in the bottom. Mathboy9 has no wins, but made it all the way here without going into the bottom. I also think mathboy9 has been on a more consistent upswing lately, and I like the Kate Bush song more. I really struggled over what was the right decision, so I decided to see who placed higher every week and keep a tally, so I could take any bias out of it. One of you had placed higher than the other one extra time, 6 rounds to 5. Super close, but the last person safe is…
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FromAWindow. The way you’ve been I won’t be shocked if you randomly go to number 1 again LMAO but I hope you understand the struggle in my choice and accept my invitation to the top 4! Congratulations.
MATHBOY9, ugh I really wanted you to make it through, I was having a lot of fun with your submissions, and even though your chart got LOW bombed half of those were technicalities anyways. Unfortunately, the track record did kind of catch up with you tonight but you know I really love your taste in music. Thank you for applying.
nooo jungle wouldve been pandering. i didnt think janet was and was more authentic to what i stream often (though i do have that jungle/tres song on a playlist). but YAY F4
