Bev Lee Harling

6 point(s) for Performance
i think sounds a bit messy.

a bit too much going on with the strumming & fast vocals.

it's quite difficult to hear the lyrics

not sure if it was recorded in one take, but it may benefit for the guitar & vocals to be recorded separately.

like the voice

13 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting
nice opening intro, could be played a bit tighter.

think there needs to be a bit more variation on the strumming.

Guest Judge Comments on:
Bev Lee Harling's
Buy Me

7 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting
Loved the arrangement and tune, really catchy, not sure about the lyrics as seemed too desperate! Although the cheeriness implied a tongue in cheek to the plea which was good!

8 point(s) for Performance
Confident, assured, mature performance.

8 point(s) for Capture
Good capture! Nice sound, really good arrangement. Voice sounded really good, great backing vocal hook, polished production.


23 Total Points
Refreshing and original talent. Intrigued to hear more to see if it's in the same style or as well put together. Is this a one off? Not sure if all the songs sounded like this they would be as appealling.


johnkennedy
Fri Dec 25 01:33:15 2009

Guest Judge Comments on:
Bev Lee Harling's
Buy Me

6 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting
Lyrically cute, pop with ting of ska swing blues. Lyrics sparse and to the point, but not much to sing along too, but saying that it was hooky.

8 point(s) for Performance
Smokey interesting voice, worked very well with the music, with the great backing and instrumentation. The song really started to grow on me. I can hear it in an advert too.

6 point(s) for Capture
Recorded and mixed well.


20 Total Points
Again be interested to hear her full repertoire, if she has stronger songs than this, be interesting to hear her on a ballad and uptempo,


valeriemaxfield
Fri Dec 25 01:33:23 2009

Guest Judge Comments on:
Bev Lee Harling's
Buy Me

10 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting
This is such a cool song! The lyrics are creative.The music is lively.It makes me want to hear more. Good verse melodies.

8 point(s) for Performance
You seem so full of life on this track.You grabbed my attention and kept it for 2:57. That's when you know you've got a good song.
Good job on your harmonies.

7 point(s) for Capture
Professional sound & good production.


25 Total Points


ebony-burks
Fri Dec 25 01:33:09 2009

Guest Judge Comments on:
Bev Lee Harling's
Buy Me

8 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting
this is nice as is has a clear structure & chorus.

backing music suits the melody well.


8 point(s) for Performance

7 point(s) for Capture
subtle use of electronics - could maybe make more use out of this & take it up a notch



23 Total Points
kind of want her to let go a bit more.. but all in all it's quite strong


alexkenning
Fri Dec 25 01:33:07 2009

Guest Judge Comments on:
Bev Lee Harling's
Buy Me

3 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting
Quite nice, but a little hackneyed and sounds like its ripping off what Lilly Allen ripped off!! The arrangement is a little lazy and could do with a lot more work!! The hook isnt strong enough to carry as much weight in the song as this arrangement needs it to!

4 point(s) for Performance
Bad beatbox is always going to fare badly in anything I'm asked to comment upon. Its not cute. Its just bad!!! Check out Bjork's Medulla album for interesting beatbox. The vocal performance is pretty good! It all sounds a bit contrived tho! Check out Rosin Murphys solo work for a good execution of this style!!

4 point(s) for Capture
Its quite well put together, tho the cheap sounding vocal FX dont really work for me.The attempt at quirkyness is annoying and clearly an attempt. Its not a terrible sound by an means. just half-finished!


11 Total Points


emreramazanoglu
Fri Dec 25 01:33:11 2009

Guest Judge Comments on:
Bev Lee Harling's
Buy Me

6 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting
Some nice stuff here. However its very similar to much stuff gone before. Kinda a cross between many female artists lately with some european groove somehow. But its good. Quite stylish and lends itself to remixing later down the line. Reminds me of Moloko at their height.

7 point(s) for Performance
Overall the performance is very solid and the production goes hand in hand with this. Nice vocal delivery, slick and relaxed. Some good performance on the gear.

6 point(s) for Capture
Overall solid capture and some good use of EQ and so on to create a production of the material. Some typical things that happened with many artists in recent years, but this good. Perhaps the lady's vocals could be given some more depth. They seem a little flat?


19 Total Points
Not sure about the 'Radio' wobble on her vocals?


russhepworthsawyer
Fri Dec 25 01:33:19 2009