Reason Forum Song Challenge III – The Winners

Propellerhead Reason

You can shove X-Factor up your arse. This display of raw talent is far superior, and judged by someone far more competent and relevant!

It gives me great pleasure to be able to announce the winning tracks from the third Reason Forum Song Challenge!

First up, I’d just like to say a few words, ya know, in true Fix-Factor style, just to build the tension….

This is our third challenge and the response has been phenomenal. Loads of interest, so much creativity, and incredible amounts of support and camaraderie between users and an amazing amount of skill and talent on show. A lot of people send me loads of great messages thanking me for doing these, and they humble me, but the real thanks must go to all of those who participate and show so much enthusiasm for the challenges. Without them, there would be no challenge. I just facilitate, that’s all. And I love doing that. But most of all, I love hearing their work, and I love seeing the passion and excitement. So, thank you one and all. You make these challenges, not me.

Right! Time for the announcement!

And the winner is…

Brent Rossen aka Dig Team One with his track “The 80’s?!?”

Yes, Brent has won it again!! Martyn Ware said of this track…

“A beautifully arranged and produced song with a haunting arrangement – a lot of thought and skill has gone into this – I found it impossible to turn off before the end – an object lesson in songwriting lyrically and musically”

So, Brent clearly has a magic touch! Congratulations to him and we will organise the delivery of the XXL ReFill as well as the extra prizes donated by Patrick which will be the latest B.E.F. box set, containing all B.E.F. tracks across 3 CD’s as well as copies of the first two Human League albums, Reproduction & Travelogue, both masterpieces of electronic music. Congratulations Brent!

Martyn’s two runners up were…

“Auf Eis Legen” by A Million Tiny Architects aka Holly Nelson

Amazingly, Holly gets a second runners up spot, just like the last challenge! Consistent!

Martyn’s comments were…

“I love the weird epic nature of this, plus beautiful and unique vocal and electronic arrangements”

And the other runner up is…

“Not In MY Pocket” by Micky Dodds

Martyn said…

“At least made an effort to pass social comment – and I like that – we need more – really like the palette of sounds too”

And there we go! The third challenge draws to it’s successful conclusion. And now, it’s time to take a rest. Not just for me, but for all the enthusiastic users at the forum. They have worked flat out on these songs for the last few months and I really hope it has all been a worthwhile experience for them all. The bar has been well and truly set by Brent & Holly with their back to back successes. The fourth challenge will appear very early on 2012 and I can’t wait to get them all together again in 2012 for more challenges!

All that remains for me to say is a huge thank you to Martyn Ware for being our judge and to Patrick Fridh for sponsoring the event and supplying the prizes. Don’t forget to check out the full XXL ReFill which is available to buy direct from Bitley.

All entries can be heard here…