
The following information is a critique of
a single piece of material you have submitted to Song of the Year for review.
The opinions stated are from an experienced professional in the music,
entertainment, or media industries.
SONG WRITER
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NAME OF SONG
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Aleksandr
Chazov
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Still Alive
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REVIEWER PROFESSION
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R410072K
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Studio Musician/Songwriter
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EMOTIONAL IMPACT:
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LYRICS: impact of words and phrasing; clarity of content; structural
and grammatical.
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MUSIC: emotional impact of the musical score; originality.
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TITLE: ability to attract listener attention; pertinence to the song.
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OVERALL EMOTIONAL IMPACT
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COMMENTS ON EMOTIONAL IMPACT
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Lyrics are good, there is a nice story behind them and
the performance is right into the mood. The song's mood and atmosphere
are very particular and grab the attention since the beginning... and
keeps it thru the end. Genre and style are well defined, which is very
important!
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TECHNICAL EVALUATION:
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VOCALS: vocal acuity, tone quality, and compatibility with musical
style.
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MUSIC: Composition, originality, musicianship, and general melodic
and rhythmic flow.
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MELODIES: originality, creativity, and coherence.
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STRUCTURE: composition elements and arrangement.
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PRODUCTION: sound quality, mix, dynamics, and finishing.
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COMMENTS ON TECHNICAL EVALUATION:
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The most memorable thing in this track is the atmosphere
it creates right from the start. Good performance and musicianship, completed
with a good choice of instruments and sounds! That leads to the particular
and Unique signature sound.
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MARKETABILITY:
MARKETABILITY
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COMMENTS ON MARKETABILITY:
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A very well performed song with a stylish and emotional
melody that create a unique and refreshing sound.
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