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Post by Daniel on Dec 8, 2020 22:27:59 GMT 1
 EPISODE 7 · RESULTS Welcome ladies and gentlemen to Episode 7 of Daniel's Song Race Season 8.
Please say hi to our extra special guest judge...This week, we asked our queens to send songs based on the animals that they were assigned.
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Post by Daniel on Dec 8, 2020 22:34:23 GMT 1
EPISODE 7 · RESULTS  When I call your names, you may please step forward.You girls, are safe.
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Post by Daniel on Dec 8, 2020 22:41:28 GMT 1
EPISODE 7 · RESULTS Let's now move on to the judges' critiques.
Starting with Sapphire D. Lux (Josh's Tattoo (Inactive) )!
Vicky:
A k-pop banger, we love to see it. And even better, a k-pop banger that was weirdly on point for this challenge. I like that you showed us something different this week, and you proved that you’re not a one-trick pony.
Olivia:
An absolute whopper, that's what it is, plain and simple. It fits the lion pretty well I'd say and really gave me the realness I was looking for. AleXa is a fierce lioness in this video and the song just slaps. Mm, very good!
Neda:
This was another solid effort from you doll, albeit a little unexciting. I liked the point you made about relating the lion with the K-pop industry as a whole, it was a cute, creative touch that I appreciated, and the song is a bit of a bop. It didn't blow me away, but yeah, it's a good song. The connection itself was a little basic and bare for me, it was fierce and energetic for sure, and it was solid and pretty undisputable especially amongst the competition this week, but I don't think you went as far as you potentially could've with the lion. Definitely a nice effort though, it's great to see you consistently doing well week after week.
Ika:
I’m not going to beat around the lion bush with you. Your choice, it bore me. I was previously aware of this song as a result of my many connections, and it never impressed me. In full, it was a bit better, but like... The way you explained your song was that it spoke about ruling the land. That confused me a bit, since isn’t your song speaking about revolution? How are you the ruling class if you’re meant to be revolting. Nonetheless, you’re lucky that other parts of your song worked well with your explanation, so I had to be like… mhm.. not half bad.
Thank you, Sapphire.
Up next is Shirley Sixchins!
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Post by Daniel on Dec 8, 2020 22:49:37 GMT 1
EPISODE 7 · RESULTS Moving on to Shirley Sixchins (Ste)!
Olivia:
This was a cute choice. I can see the chameleon elements in the lyrics and the song is nice too. Overall, however, I think this is a bit too safe. It's nothing new or exciting, nothing original or interesting. It's good, but not amazing. I'm only semi-impressed. You should've probably just sent that metal song.
Neda:
Hm... let me start by saying that I loved this song and musically I think it really stood out to me as one of the strongest songs, as well as being something different from the rest, week after week you're serving quality music at least and I hope you continue to do so. However, while I can see what you were going for with the connection, she explicitly states in the bridge of the song "I won't be a chameleon", and that's kinda left me confused about the whole message. There are parts of the song that I do think connect to the chameleon in some way, as you've pointed out, but when the whole message of the song is about not being a chameleon, it puts me in a difficult position judging wise. I would just suggest for challenges like these, where you need to find a tight connection to something, be careful with the lyrics and make sure there's nothing misleading like this (it's an easy mistake to make and I didn't even notice it myself until my second listen of this song here when I actively looked through the lyrics).
Vicky:
I don’t have anything bad to say about your entry this week, I think you did an alright job and you definitely found a song which matches your given animal. I just think it was rather a cop-out to just go with a song literally called chameleon. Not to mention the “I’m not a chameleon” lyric, which I would not have noticed if my fellow judge hadn’t pointed it out. I think I would have liked to see you take a risk, just to see what else you had in mind. You returned to the competition for a reason, show us why you deserve to go all the way.
Ika:
Girl…. this felt like a very simple, basic choice. I have to admit, the song is good, and I would love to give it a higher score than I did. But unlike some people, I have to take the WHOLE story into account. Going with a song called “Chameleon” for the animal, Chameleon, miss girl…. Could you get any less inspired? Sure, your song fits in parts with the lyrics, but it’s just too simple a connection for my needs. Also, I managed to spare some time and google the lyrics to your song. in them, she literally states, and I quote “I AM NOT A CHAMELEON”. So I don’t know how you thought that this would be the BEST you could do. You’re Shirley Sixchins, you’re a contender. You can do better than this girl… Not to mention the song’s not really the most original this week, but at least it wasn't massively known. Here I am photographed with my fiancé with the chameleon. They wouldn't let me get up close.
Thank you, Shirley.
Up next is Marta Barta!
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Post by Daniel on Dec 8, 2020 22:54:42 GMT 1
EPISODE 7 · RESULTS Next up is Marta Barta (CHAE WITH A C)!
Neda:
Hello doll. First and foremost I love that you played into your Deadly 60 viewing to provide us an educational piece on the shark, it was very much appreciated and I feel like I know more about sharks now than I did before this week. I also appreciate that there was clearly an attempt to give us more than a basic connection to a shark, you gave us detail and I think a lot of it worked, as well as the song musically sounding very shark-like to me (I was feeling the Jaws vibes at the beginning). Some of your points were ropey, like the sharks swimming in pacts point, and if you reach enough you can kinda make it work, but as a whole I think you did a pretty good job personally.
Vicky:
Let’s start with this: your song? It was definitely a great song. Your explanation and connection with the shark? Definitely not on the same level. I feel like most parts were a stretch and trying to find a connection where there wasn’t one. And as it was already said, there was some incorrect information that you put out on your animal that made me go.. huh? If your song wasn’t this good, I’d be more worried for you miss Marta, and it’s a pity because you were on a great track so far, so I hope this is just a misstep.
Olivia:
While it started quite slow and boring, your song became enjoyable towards the end and I liked it as a whole. That being said, were you drunk when you wrote the explanation? Sharks are violent, sure, you got that part right. But the song fits because it's called Torpedo and sharks look like a torpedo? Sweetie... Not to mention your claim, that sharks are known to swim in packs, which a quick Google search exposed as a blatant lie. You either didn't pay enough attention or you had this song and tried to force it onto the challenge. Either way, it didn't work.
Ika:
I went swimming with the sharks, and honestly, I'm glad they didn't eat me alive like I'm about to eat you alive. I’ve been in love with your song from the minute I’ve heard it. It’s right up my alley. But girl, sweetie, you’ve got to work on using your mouth and typing with your fingers. Unlike some of these judges who are frankly biased against you, I didn’t think that your connection was horrible, or that it made no sense. I’ve got to say though that at parts, I felt like I was reading a book for kindergarteners. I think if it was me that sent this song instead of you, it would be the winner, tens, tens, tens. And I don’t think that you should be placed in this position… but you’ve kind of brought it upon yourself. I would have loved to see you provide sources for your claims, as this academic panel was having several disagreements on what construed a “pack”. At least you’re not Sativa. Fucking Sativa.
Thank you, Marta.
Up next is Potissa!
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Post by Daniel on Dec 8, 2020 23:01:59 GMT 1
EPISODE 7 · RESULTS Moving on to Potissa (jara)!
Vicky:
When I saw your chosen artist, I thought “not a very inventive choice”. But then I listened to the song and read the connection you made between your animal and the song, and I have to say I’m very pleased with you once again. You keep showing up girl, keep wowing us.
Olivia:
Your approach to your animal was probably the most original of the week. I don't know whether you had this idea from the start or whether you just didn't find anything that would fit the more obvious Dolphin characteristics, but either way, it worked really well and the song was lovely too.
Neda:
If you hadn't established yourself as a massive contender this season before this week, you definitely have now. For me this was by far the best entry this week - both musically and with the connection. I loved the approach you took to the theme, dolphin could've been tricky but you absolutely knew what you were doing and it really stood out to me as a powerful message. The song itself is stunning, gorgeous, etc., and also REALLY fit the dolphin theme as a piece of music. One thing I am going to point out to you doll, literally just because I want you to be the best you can be in this competition, is the point you made about jealousy, which I think was a bit of a stretch on the part of the dolphin. I think there were other sections of this song that you could've used to make a more solid point, but this is a minor criticism for what was easily my favourite entry of the week. Fantastic.
Ika:
Wow. I’m harpooned away by this. This… this right here was absolute beauty composed into a great essay. I’m known for being friendly to dolphins, and you spoke directly about their plight. Your essay wasn’t perfect, no no no, but from a girl who I didn’t expect to see anything of, you’ve managed to make a gush of water crash on top of me. You know how to use your words and we’re at the crucial stage of the competition where words matter. Setting yourself away from this pack of sharks is really making your skin glow this week. Amazing!
Thank you, Potissa.
Up next is Indica Grahams!
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Post by Daniel on Dec 8, 2020 23:09:03 GMT 1
EPISODE 7 · RESULTS Moving on to Indica Grahams (Syr)!
Vicky:
I really appreciate your well thought out explanation to your approach for the sheep. I guess it must have been a difficult animal to find the appropriate path to go for, but I think you found the right one and you nailed it. Well done.
Neda:
You really didn't lie when you said your essay was gonna be a read, you left me confused for at least half an hour trying to decide whether I liked the approach that you took or not. Eventually, I decided that I did, I think it's a really creative take on the theme, combining two associations of the sheep to address an important topic, and I think you tied it together well. My main issue lies with the song itself, it's alright, pretty cute but nothing spectacular, and lyrically I wasn't entirely getting what you were saying in the essay, but I could definitely see what you were going for. A really interesting and clever approach, well done.
Olivia:
You did a good job this week, the song is quite a bop and I think you managed to represent the sheep in a fitting way, without going too obvious. I really enjoyed this!
Ika:
I read through your post, and then I read through your post again. And then, I decided to take a trip to the library and do a dissertation on what a sheep is. I’m still confused if I’m honest with you. However, you’re lucky this week. I’m feeling the message of misogyny that you speak of. Your connection was very outside the box, and I have to admire that. When someone does gymnastics, girl you better be getting the gold medal. I’ve got to be honest, your song was good, but it wasn’t anything amazing. This is what you’ve been doing all season. I can’t say you’ve wowed me since Week One. So get your act together and work work work.
Thank you, Indica.
Up next is Sativa Grahams!
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Post by Daniel on Dec 8, 2020 23:13:54 GMT 1
EPISODE 7 · RESULTS Next up is Sativa Grahams (agni)!
Olivia:
This seems to be another case of a queen being clueless and giving everything to make their preferred song fit the challenge. Going down the strength and "be your own bitch" route was a weird choice for the elephant. Considering what the other animals were, I think it would've been better to try and find a more unique approach, maybe connecting to an elephant's wisdom or so. This song barely fit and on top of that, it sounded quite annoying.
Neda:
Girl. I love Rico Nasty so I really wanted to enjoy this entry, but sadly I just don't think any of this worked. I think you got the meaning of the elephant a little confused, and focused too much on the surface, "bad bitch" nature of the elephant rather than some of its more unique qualities that could've helped you stand out in a good way this week. Even the song isn't her best and I was just left underwhelmed, I'm honestly just not sure Rico was the right fit for the elephant at all, I tried looking through her discography to find something that would've suited the elephant better but I couldn't find anything, even within the description that you wrote for the elephant (considering she rose to prominence in 2018 I'm not sure she does have the longevity).
Vicky:
Well I actually disagree with the rest of the judges, like a lot. You served for me and I have absolutely no complaints, not about your song nor the approach you took for the elephant. Yes, it might sound a bit odd at first but I can definitely see what you were trying to portray with your song and explanation. Just like Miss Rico Nasty and an elephant, you stomped on these bitches for me.
Ika:
I had a gaggle at the elephant exhibition with my sister Neda. We are standing strong against cruelty against elephants on this planet. From your essay, I was getting very much so Trump vibes. When I said a certain comment to you in passing, I think you took it to heart. An elephant, in my opinion, is meant to be a regal character, an icon, the tribal council leader, one that possesses great wisdom and knowledge. Your song… it was basically going like, wow, I’m that bitch, I’m strong, I’m fierce, I’m a model, I even got some references to fellatio in it. But elephant, where’s the elephant? I feel like half the queens this week went with the same theme for their animal, and you’re the worst of the bunch. Now, let’s talk about your song. I would get it more, if your song was a whopper. I do love me some Rico Nasty, I’ve got her number on speed-dial actually. But this work of her, she says own it? She can keep it. It just felt very flat, very much so one note. Where’s Ramalama Ding Dong??!?!?! If an elephant walked into the club, the club wouldn’t exist. Period.
Thank you, Sativa.
Up next is The Carrot Tards!
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Post by Daniel on Dec 8, 2020 23:19:19 GMT 1
EPISODE 7 · RESULTS Last but not least is The Carrot Tards (George J.)!
Olivia:
I don't know what you were thinking, this was a terrible choice. You genuinely expected this to do well? First of all, the song is shit, it's annoying, it's cheap and it tries too hard to be sassy and iconic. It's honestly cringeworthy. And then, this song for the kangaroo?? The lyrics sounded like a lion song, the connection to the kangaroo was non-existent. Why would you go down the strength route, knowing that we'd probably get the exact same concept from the lion, the bear and the shark? You had a really interesting animal and could've gone for an eccentric concept, instead you chose the safest path and then didn't even do well with it.
Vicky:
I really wish I had something positive to say. Your song is fine, it’s not something that I would play over and over again. Your connection on the other hand, I really don’t get. The majority of you went with strength and I get it for some animals, but kangaroo? I don’t really get why you went down this path. I was very confused to be fair. I’m sure there were several other different paths you could have gone with kangaroo, but strength is definitely not one I would personally pick for it.
Neda:
We love a good laugh chile. This song did send me I can't lie, an iconic song for the ages. Unfortunately I was just left a little bit confused by all of this, it feels like you went for a very basic connection to a kangaroo that doesn't especially apply to the kangaroo, it could've applied to like half of the animals this week. It's like that "I'm a bad bitch don't mess with me hun" vibe that doesn't really spring to mind for kangaroo? I could see what you meant about the independence and the energy, and there were parts of this where I was like "hmm, okay, I guess this works", but it felt like a very generic connection, like you found the song first and then went to see how it would be compatible with the kangaroo, and honestly I'm not sure that this particular song, while entertaining, was really worth it.
Ika:
“Ram pam pam pam pam. You see my gun? Don’t play with me hun. Pam pam pam pam.” Honestly, this is on par with Wild One for me. Now, your song, it’s not that bad. It’s urbanish, and as a girl from the city, I love some urban tracks. This though… this doesn’t fit that much for me. Your animal, she’s an independent kangaroo, she has maternal instincts, she’s a generous doll. Your song? You can’t lie to me, hun. I’ve met a kangaroo, in the flesh. Look at the photo right here, look at it. You think your lies can get past me? Not a chance. THAT is what lying looks like. We don’t lie in this game. You see my face in this photo.. A picture speaks a thousand words. Did my talk last week do nothing for your head? Jesus. You can’t tell a girl who’s met a kangaroo, in the flesh, that it’s all this that you’re writing. It’s just pure NONSENSE. I’d go so far as to say drivel. Girl bye. Girl bye. Mark my words.
Thank you ladies, I think we've heard enough.
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Post by Daniel on Dec 8, 2020 23:23:46 GMT 1
EPISODE 7 · RESULTS Welcome back ladies, I have made some decisions.Sapphire (Josh's Tattoo (Inactive)) and Indica (Syr)Good job this week dolls.You are safe.
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