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Post by Daniel on Aug 6, 2018 16:14:59 GMT 1
The reviews are in!
Here's what the judges had to say about the entries for this week's Tug My Heartstrings Category!
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Post by Daniel on Aug 6, 2018 16:21:51 GMT 1
If I call your name, please step forward.
Rigga Morris
Andrélle
Ana Skinnybreadqueen
Gemma Collins
Coal O'Ral
You are safe.
Now let's see what the judges had to say!
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Post by Aless on Aug 6, 2018 19:57:08 GMT 1
WEB DIVA TULLA LUANA®'S CRITIQUES Ana Dur Bragh Quinn
Dear Ana... I'm not sure how to start this. I really appreciate the risk. Your entry is definitely different and special, but unfortunately I don't think this was the correct challenge for this song. Out of all the instruments included, I don't think that the guitar could be considered as the main one. But at the same time, I think it's really important and irreplaceable at some parts, such as the beggining. The song itself is not necessarily bad, but as a choice for this challenge it leaves me cold.
Anna Mae Rosé
This makes me feel the other way around Ana did. I'm not a fan of the song itself but I'm digging the choice. The guitar is always present and it's clearly fitting the challenge. If this was sent a different week I guess I wouldn't even care about it, but I actually do this time. Nice Job Anna!
Roby Banks
I'm totally speechless. There's nothing else I can say other than this was a perfectly executed challenge coming from you, and I wasn't expecting less.
Scarlett von Kock
Without a doubt, I could say that this is my favorite song out of all the ones I've listened today and I'm definitely not going to forget about it soon, but unfortunately I have the same issue as with Ms. Quinn. The guitar is not the main instrument. Indeed it was difficult for me to find it at first. Just "having a guitar" is not enough to win a challenge in which the main instrument of your song is supposed to be a guitar. After the iconic entry you chose last week, I am dissapointed by your choice.
Shemalena Gomez
Perfect. This is the PERFECT choice for this challenge. As with Roby Banks, I'm honestly speechless. The ambient that song achieved thanks to the guitar is priceless. The guitar is the perfect instrument for the song and this song is perfect for the challenge of this week. I'm really anxious to see what else you can bring to the game!
Weedy Willliams
This is what I call evolution. Due to your choice last episode, I wasn't expecting that much either from you this week. And this is what I found. This was a spit that made me drown (this actually looks as if this was a negative comment but it's not x). As a gift, the only bad thing I could say about it is that for me it felt a bit monotonous (but let's be honest, who cares with such a song).
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Post by Luiri on Aug 6, 2018 20:29:01 GMT 1
Brilliant, like this week.
Valérie's critiques
Overall, congratulations queens, it was just an amazing week, it's quite a pity that two songs have to get in the bottom 2, but they all deserved doing well for this strong week.
Without any further ado, let's start my critiques.
Robyn Banks I would call this an amazing start for this week. Something that I loved on your entry was the build-up, and how the guitar put your song above most of the entries of this week.
Scarlett Von Kock I'm sceptical with this one to be honest. Based on the recap, you can hear the guitar, but while listening to the whole song, it doesn't sound like you have it as the main instrument, it sounds overshadowed with all the other instruments present in your entry. However, quite sure if this song was sent for another challenge, it could have done good.
Ana «Dur Bragh» Quinn Sis, did you try to corrupt me with sending a song in French? I must say that you could have succeeded if you had respected the theme of the week, but sadly, despite you've decided to go with this risky choice, it didn't really pay off, since the guitar is not the main instrument on your entry.
It's sad to say because the song is promising.
Shemalena Gomez Undeniably, your song has it all, the guitar as the main instrument, but sadly, this is not my cup of tea, and definitely not the kind of songs I would listen all day long. You definitely sent a strong entry this week.
Anna Mae Rosé This songs shows how strong this week was, it was cute, it was perfectly fitting for this week. It's definitely a good come back after your last week's entry.
Weedy Williams Weedy, i'm impressed, your last entry, and this one makes me saying that you are in DSR to slay like Beyoncé all day. Your entry this week has everything i was waiting for, the guitar, a great harmony between the instruments present. To be simple, a great song, for a great week.
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Keep up the good songs, girls!
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Post by alexeh on Aug 6, 2018 20:51:04 GMT 1
Kathleen's CritiquesGood evening slags! Let me tell you, if the rest of the season is anything like the first two weeks, we're in for a bloodbath of a season! Another great week, and there are some songs I'd really love to praise but unfortunately can't. Not everyone is performing quite so well, however, but there are definitely promising signs in all of you, which is definitely a positive.ANA DUR BRAGH QUINN Here we are again - this on paper is the kind of thing I should really, really love, but unfortunately, something about the song just didn't work for me. I recognised that there was guitar, but it didn't feel as prominent as it did in many of the other entries. That said, I really appreciate that you took a risk and I'm really hoping it eventually pays off for you. | ANNA MAE ROSÉ This was by no means a bad song, it's pretty cute, it's original, it suited the theme - there's not really anything wrong with it. But with such a high quality week with many of our contestants bringing something unique, this fell behind and didn't stand out at all. You're actually showing a lot of potential with your choices though, so keep it up. | ROBYN BANKS There's no Robyn Contests for entries with you! This was a great choice, a great song and you've introduced me to two artists I'll have to keep an eye on in the future. Maybe this didn't necessarily wow me in comparison to some of the other songs this week, but it's a very, very good effort nonetheless - you can be really proud of yourself. | SCARLETT VON KOCK This had a similar problem to Ana Quinn - a song that was fine but not great, and didn't stand out either with its quality or with its use of guitar in comparison to the other entries. All very fine, but unfortunately all a bit bland which was not helped by the general quality of this week. A bit disappointing, but I know you can do better. | SHEMALENA GOMEZ Love, love, love! A brilliant choice once again, proving that you really are one to watch this season. This song was a bit of a risk, it's not necessarily something that's hugely popular, but it really paid off for me. I enjoyed the song a lot, and the use of guitar was excellent. Definitely one of the stand-outs of this week - I'm very impressed. | WEEDY WILLIAMS Another exceptional choice, a very, very good song, quite different in style to the rest of the entries, with a brilliant use of guitar. I don't really know what else to say about this, it was brilliant. If you can keep this up throughout the season, you're definitely going to make yourself a contender, and I can't wait to see what else you bring us. |
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Post by Callum on Aug 6, 2018 22:20:18 GMT 1
Callum's Critiques
Some of you are perfectly in tune, others just need a bit of fine tuning, whereas a select few of you... you might as well smash your guitar in pieces. The sound of that is probably better than your entry.
Ana Dur Bragh Quinn | Anesović
Anna Mae Rosé | Jens
Robyn Banks | Dimitris
Scarlett von Kock | Julian
Shemalena Gomez | Eke
Weedy Williams | Matt
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Post by Dylan on Aug 6, 2018 22:29:17 GMT 1
Hannah Montana's critiques
Good evening queens, it's nice to see you all again, and I'm glad to give you my tasteful opinions x
Weedy Williams Girl, what was that? I felt my 2007 designer wig being snatched off of my head. Listening to your song, I could feel power and emotion. Given that you stuck to the theme AND your song was a perfect choice, I am very confident in you honey. Amazing work my dear!
Shemalena Gomez I have to say, you were really good this week. You stuck to the theme clearly, and I am actually surprised - I didn't expect myself to like this song, but I'm glad I was wrong. A strong choice for this week and just like Weedy Williams, I have high hopes for you.
Scarlett von Kock Ember Island, I see! An interesting choice and especially considering I do enjoy their music. However, the only thing I must criticize you on is the lack of the instrument in question when the song is heard in full, although to be honest, the song is decent.
Ana Dur Bragh Quinn I l o v e this piece of music. You should know that I live for Celtic music, and you chose a song in French? My life is complete! However, I must say that the main critique I have with your song choice is that I feel that it just didn't fit into this category. You took the risk, I must say, and I hope you are awarded for that - although if the song was sent for another category, I'm sure it would have been perfect.
Robyn Banks Yaaas honey. You served a very strong song which fit perfectly for this challenge. A perfect composition that I found very enjoyable. Nothing really else left to say, I'm speechless. Excellent work sweetie.
Anna Mae Rosé Oh honey.. where do I start. Firstly, your wig is killing it and on point. However, back to the challenge now. I applaud you for the song choice, as it's very original and quite cute I must say, and that's what I like to see. However, when I compare it to the other queens this week, it just doesn't seem to be one of my favourites, given that the lineup was just much stronger. That doesn't mean I don't see potential in you honey, I'm sure you can still go quite far!
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Post by Daniel on Aug 6, 2018 22:34:02 GMT 1
Thank you judges!
I have made some decisions.
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Post by Daniel on Aug 6, 2018 22:38:35 GMT 1
Shemalena Gomez
You're safe.
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Post by Daniel on Aug 6, 2018 22:39:57 GMT 1
Robyn Banks
You're safe.
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