Artist ~ Tim Nemeth
Song ~ "Shine On"
Date posted ~ 2-Mar
Link ~ http://www.nowhereradio.com/artists/album.php?aid=2288&alid=-1
Judge ~ Doogle
Score ~ N/A
Comment ~ Critique – Buffering problems ruined this song for me. Unable to form opinion that would do the
song justice.
Judge ~ Jim Hoye
Score ~ 5.5
Comment ~ Comments - Rhythm bland, good instrumentation - Hook emphasized but doesn’t stand out -
connection to lyric unclear - vocal up front
Judge ~ Paul Ward
Score ~ 9
Comment ~ very moving melodic rock song that leaves a lingering bittersweet taste for more, could easily
have been a time out of mind outtake, very good 9/10
Judge ~ Bobbio
Score ~ 9
Comment ~ Critique: Good Structure...complete...nice backs..good song
Judge ~ Jimmyz
Score ~ 8
Comment ~ Judge (JimmyZ) Comments: Although I couldn’t understand all of the lyrics, I liked the
structure, it led to the chorus as it should. I think this is a very good song, especially if the
dynamics are more well defined/separated. Nice job.
Judge ~ Iggy
Score ~ 7
Comment ~ A good song with a very good piano intro. The chorus transitioned well. I particularly liked the
"Bah Bahs!) Vocals were clean and up front. While the title "Shine On' repeated through out the
song, I was not sure of what it all meant.
Judge ~ Tim Walton
Score ~ 7
Comment ~ Quality production. Lyrics are lost in the music though, and I have to work at it to get the
story. Musicianship is very good.
Judge ~ Nancy G.
Score ~ 8
Comment ~ First off, I like the title. The word shine is
special to me...so as a listener I am drawn to the
content of this song. Seems the intruments are too
loud for me to hear your great voice..especially
the drums. The is a beautiful song.
Judge ~ Hazelglow
Score ~ 6
Comment ~ The basic set-up is good; nice sound with the piano et al. The intro bits and first few lines of
each verse are the best, but it loses oomph and doesn’t quite have enough of a hook nor does
it take itself to enough of a high in order to sustain the interest level. For example - I think if
the melody of chorus were pitched around half an octave higher to set it apart from the verse
the overall effect would be more engaging. Nice singing too, although if the singer cut loose a
bit more I think it would show off the song’s potential better.
Judge ~ Todd
Score ~ 8
Comment ~ Critique: This is the type of song I aspire to write. Love the piano, has a very intimate sound.
The bridge is Beatle-esque. Vocals remind me a little of Shawn Mullins. Negative factors are the
bass guitar is a little over powering, and the vocals sit in the same area/octave throughout the
song; They are still pleasant, but they don't take the listener to the next level, as far as their
relationship to the music. If you can't hit the next octave (or shift tone), dynamic in
arrangement may frame your voice in new ways. You are definitely on the right track, though,
and I would like to hear more of your material, as I enjoyed your song very much.
Judge ~ Melina/Christina
Score ~ 8.5
Comment ~ Critique: Great melody, rhythm, instrumentals, harmonies. Good voice, pretty good recording
overall.
Judge ~ Alex
Score ~ 8
Comment ~ I liked this one quite a bit. Kind of reminiscent of ELO. Only thing that didn’t agree with my ears
was that the melody was sung so low throughout the song. Maybe I’m just not used to hearing
melodies sung that way.