With all this anger and confusion, I think you should just make me the automatic winner.

No really, just vote for the singer who you like best. it's not hard.

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I just wanted to say a few things...

First of all, I think every entry this week is amazing. I think all of us have very unique voices, and even if Dhamma didn't name the entries, we could all probably pick out who did what. Everyone did an amazing job, and I'm honored to be amongst these other contestants.

Most people know that I am a musician, and that I have a home studio. So yes, I have the ability to make my covers sound more professional than most people who entered this contest. But I don't want that to become a deterrent from the other contestants, or even myself. I've noticed a few people's comments have been in that vain, basically saying their vote went to "this person" because they "did/didn't" have "this or that". I completely understand, and I respect people's opinions. But this is a contest, and votes should go towards the vocals you enjoy the most. I know most people are going by who they liked the best, but I've seen some that are voting for me just because of the intro, or voting against me because I have professional equipment.

I want this to be fair. I don't want the sound quality of my entry to have any bearing on my votes. And I certainly don't want people to think I "cheated" by adding the live intro. I simply wanted to make it my own.

Each contestant in this competition has made their entries their own, and each finalist has full and deserved right to be here. I just think people have been taking things into account that shouldn't matter. (i.e. who knows who, who has better/worse equipment)

I had actually debated submitting an entry with no effects or harmonies simply because I hate when anyone is judged on their ability/inability to mix. But I am a perfectionist and as a musician I just couldn't submit something that wasn't my all; that wasn't my 100%.

So whether you know the person or not, whether you think they used the correct reverb here/there, or whether they sounded good on a crappy mic shouldn't matter. What should matter is the overall vocal performance.

I'm sorry, I just felt I needed to say something.

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This is crazy guys, we made it nearly 6 weeks without any drama.

Why now?

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Lacrymosa dies illa, qua resurget ex favilla judi candus homo rues. Huis ergo parce Deus, pie Jesu Domine! Dona eis requiem. Amen!

Everyone needs to calm down, take a deep breath, and think about what you're bickering over.

This is not something to lose sleep over, it's an online contest that'll have no effect on your daily life whatsoever. This contest is supposed to be fun! Dhamma didn't start this so we could bash people and make them feel horrible over something so personal. How would you feel if it was your track people were making negative comments on?

Yes, I know we're not perfect and tend to feel negative emotions, especially during contests. However, that doesn't mean you have to post them here. Online it's much easier to just walk away from a situation. I can't tell you how many times I've written long posts only to deleted them on a second thought. The large majority of people here love music and, naturally, are vocalists to some degree. When entering this contest it's natural to expect a good deal of competition.

There are so many talented singers on this board and only one will win. However that doesn't mean others are not talented. "EvBoard Rockstar" is just a title, nothing more. This is something to be enjoyed and shouldn't cause drama. So please, think twice before you post a negative comment.

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seeing as how the poll is closed...umm...isn't the contest over?

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What was once your life, is now your legend...

That's what I'm thinking.

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Yes. Dhamma stated in the first post that the poll would close sometime early this morning, so it's been over for some time now. However, I imagine since EvBoard's been experiencing technical difficulties Dhamma simply hasn't gotten around to this thread and declaring the winner, etc.

EDIT: And I guess since the points are gone, the winner no longer gets a choice between the extended subscription and points. But an extended subscription under the new PS only rules actually worked out awesome.

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If it is ok with everyone there are just a few things I want to say.

For starters, anyone who participated in this contest over the last six weeks is a winner. It takes guts to make yourself vunerable with something as personal as your voice, especially knowing that it will be critiqued and judged for all the world to see. Each and everyone of you has earned my respect.

As far as the equipment issue goes I am in somewhat neutral territory. For the people who stated that I sounded more raw because of very little editing, well that would be because there was no editing involved. I haven't the slightest clue of how to edit and honestly I didnt have the time or the inclination to find out. That being said, if I had had the equipment and the know-how I would have most assuredly have used it to my advantage. There is nothing wrong with having good equipment and one shouldnt be penalized one way or another.

I dont mean to single out one person here but I feel like it needs to be said.
Krissie, I can tell that this has been upsetting for you and that breaks my heart. For the record, I have seen Krissie (Alarandiia) in action and I have also had the honor and distinct pleasure of sharing a stage with her. With or without equipment she is amazing and most certainly an original talent.

OctoberWhispers, Wildangel, Alarandiia, Nagini, and Darko, we are all winners and I am honored to be amongst all of you. I think we should all get together and sing "We are the Champions" just for the hell of it.

<3

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Seems so far that I have gone down this road, only to find that it ends...
“We expect our lives to be happy, trouble free and victorious. We forget that victories come only after we fight battles.”

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This thread is just crawling with gayness right now. I wish Dhamma would just announce the winner so we can stop spewing all this "yay-good job-we're all winners" bullshit.

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