Comments on: The Truth About Our Song Contest http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/the-truth-about-our-song-contest/ News, tips and resources for songwriters and song contest participants Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:07:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lawrence Ingle http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/the-truth-about-our-song-contest/#comment-832 Lawrence Ingle Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:07:41 +0000 http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/?p=2913#comment-832 After reading all the above replies, I believe Lior is correct in the fact that We Are Listening should have placed a question mark: (?) in behind the word Scams?? Maybe two of them....and the lady (Julie), that noticed that mistake should be allowed 3 free song critiques...lol....and at least one free song contest entry...lol...I do look forward to hearing those next winning songs on the radio in the near future though. Also I assure you that you didn't even come close to bad mouthing any other song contests anywhere around the globe. It drew my interest more than it pushed me away, even without the question mark behind the end title word: Scams. Thank you for running an honest song contest....Lawrence Ingle..And I still believe that "Hit Song Science" is going to be the way of the future for all music people in all positions, high and low, big or small. After reading all the above replies, I believe Lior is correct in the fact that We Are Listening should have placed a question mark: (?) in behind the word Scams?? Maybe two of them….and the lady (Julie), that noticed that mistake should be allowed 3 free song critiques…lol….and at least one free song contest entry…lol…I do look forward to hearing those next winning songs on the radio in the near future though. Also I assure you that you didn’t even come close to bad mouthing any other song contests anywhere around the globe. It drew my interest more than it pushed me away, even without the question mark behind the end title word: Scams. Thank you for running an honest song contest….Lawrence Ingle..And I still believe that “Hit Song Science” is going to be the way of the future for all music people in all positions, high and low, big or small.

]]> By: Lawrence Ingle http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/the-truth-about-our-song-contest/#comment-828 Lawrence Ingle Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:36:02 +0000 http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/?p=2913#comment-828 I have concluded and truly believe in my utmost opinion that "Hit Song Science" is the future channel to determine the hit potential of all new/old songs, and that it should be the channel by which winning song selections should be made. The people selection process is old fashion and a pretty face can sometimes lend to a song being elected as a winning choice, among other devious measures that human imperfections allow. We use advanced computer technologies in most areas of living already, and as we are now so far advanced in this new area of "Hit Song Science", with proven results, lets step into the next era of factual music technology and broaden our realm of hit song choice making into that which is fair and impartial and with just the honest clicks of a computer mouse. Check out " uPlaya Artists.com " And the Blogs there to find out more concerning the truthful era of hit song potential choice making..Thank You, Lawrence Ingle I have concluded and truly believe in my utmost opinion that “Hit Song Science” is the future channel to determine the hit potential of all new/old songs, and that it should be the channel by which winning song selections should be made. The people selection process is old fashion and a pretty face can sometimes lend to a song being elected as a winning choice, among other devious measures that human imperfections allow. We use advanced computer technologies in most areas of living already, and as we are now so far advanced in this new area of “Hit Song Science”, with proven results, lets step into the next era of factual music technology and broaden our realm of hit song choice making into that which is fair and impartial and with just the honest clicks of a computer mouse. Check out ” uPlaya Artists.com ” And the Blogs there to find out more concerning the truthful era of hit song potential choice making..Thank You, Lawrence Ingle

]]> By: Dean Caputo http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/the-truth-about-our-song-contest/#comment-810 Dean Caputo Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:35:02 +0000 http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/?p=2913#comment-810 Kidding! On a more serious note, if you had taken an immediate position in contrast to the comment/quote that song contests were scams, and then provided supporting information to substantiate your claim, I think the public would have viewed the post more favorably. I am not a fan of the lure. Moreover, I received this email more than once...not sure if it was inadvertent or not but it was unnecessary. Kidding!
On a more serious note, if you had taken an immediate position in contrast to the comment/quote that song contests were scams, and then provided supporting information to substantiate your claim, I think the public would have viewed the post more favorably. I am not a fan of the lure. Moreover, I received this email more than once…not sure if it was inadvertent or not but it was unnecessary.

]]> By: Lior http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/the-truth-about-our-song-contest/#comment-809 Lior Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:23:23 +0000 http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/?p=2913#comment-809 It's the right thing to do, Dean. It's also illegal not to. It’s the right thing to do, Dean. It’s also illegal not to.

]]> By: Dann Russo http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/the-truth-about-our-song-contest/#comment-808 Dann Russo Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:23:57 +0000 http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/?p=2913#comment-808 it's a good thing I read through the comments before commenting - I would have just reiterated everything that Mandy said. and I felt empowered and more confident after receiving my critique. peace, Dann it’s a good thing I read through the comments before commenting – I would have just reiterated everything that Mandy said.

and I felt empowered and more confident after receiving my critique.

peace,
Dann

]]> By: John Mulkins http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/the-truth-about-our-song-contest/#comment-806 John Mulkins Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:33:10 +0000 http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/?p=2913#comment-806 it's marketing. Contests, e-mails, everything! It get's old, and is probably why people got turned off. Headlines like that, which are a kind of bait and switch, are perceived as a kind of "gotchya" or a waste of time perhaps. I still think you could organize a good song contest by just letting folks submit one tune. Everyone can vote, but not for themselves. They can rank 3 songs, good, better, best, not including their own, and cast only one ballot. Maybe charge a buck a song to cover some administrative costs. What's up with American Idol anyway! This sort of thing sucks because it showcases ability, not real talent. Talent in the broader sense has been neglected. Find a way to reward originality and something new, that would be great. good luck. I admire your efforts. John John Mulkins A World of Intentions www.myspace.com/johnmulkinsmusic it’s marketing. Contests, e-mails, everything! It get’s old, and is probably why people got turned off. Headlines like that, which are a kind of bait and switch, are perceived as a kind of “gotchya” or a waste of time perhaps.

I still think you could organize a good song contest by just letting folks submit one tune. Everyone can vote, but not for themselves. They can rank 3 songs, good, better, best, not including their own, and cast only one ballot. Maybe charge a buck a song to cover some administrative costs.

What’s up with American Idol anyway! This sort of thing sucks because it showcases ability, not real talent. Talent in the broader sense has been neglected. Find a way to reward originality and something new, that would be great.

good luck. I admire your efforts.

John

John Mulkins
A World of Intentions
http://www.myspace.com/johnmulkinsmusic

]]> By: D Caputo http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/the-truth-about-our-song-contest/#comment-804 D Caputo Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:58:15 +0000 http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/?p=2913#comment-804 Placing an "unsubscribe" link was your first mistake... Placing an “unsubscribe” link was your first mistake…

]]> By: bob wright http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/the-truth-about-our-song-contest/#comment-802 bob wright Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:54:16 +0000 http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/?p=2913#comment-802 I read the original post, and I did not see any deception, it's always "buyer beware." I have entered 3 different contests this last year, and got 2 critiques. I thought the critiques were accurate, balanced good and bad parts of song, and quite helpful. I could tell that the reviewer had listened carefully to song and arrangement. In my case, I believe, they will help me be a better writer. A slightly lower cost would be nice. I read the original post, and I did not see any deception, it’s always “buyer beware.”

I have entered 3 different contests this last year, and got 2 critiques.

I thought the critiques were accurate, balanced good and bad parts of song, and quite helpful. I could tell that the reviewer had listened carefully to song and arrangement.

In my case, I believe, they will help me be a better writer.
A slightly lower cost would be nice.

]]> By: Steven Arkley http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/the-truth-about-our-song-contest/#comment-800 Steven Arkley Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:31:34 +0000 http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/?p=2913#comment-800 The only thing I don't like about a contest is the lack of feedback unless you pay full price for a critique... or win... How about add $5 or $10 to the entry fee and include mini-critique? I'd sign up every time... ark The only thing I don’t like about a contest is the lack of feedback unless you pay full price for a critique… or win…

How about add $5 or $10 to the entry fee and include mini-critique?

I’d sign up every time…

ark

]]> By: Paul http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/the-truth-about-our-song-contest/#comment-799 Paul Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:56:03 +0000 http://www.wearelistening.org/blog/?p=2913#comment-799 If one is successful in getting a good review at 30.00 then one decides whether to enter a song contest yours or otherwise for the same price that is where the expense comes in. I am considering a review but would like to know if I could in addition to the three specified questions asked could I add one or two of my own since those questions aren't related to everything I am looking for in an evaluation! If one is successful in getting a good review at 30.00 then one decides whether to enter a song contest yours or otherwise for the same price that is where the expense comes in. I am considering a review but would like to know if I could in addition to the three specified questions asked could I add one or two of my own since those questions aren’t related to everything I am looking for in an evaluation!

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