Mike Pinders Song Wars

SONGWARS Song Critique

ABOUT

Mike Pinder was the founding member of The Moody Blues (Go Now, Nights in White Satin, and Tuesday Afternoon) in early 1960's. As a Singer/Songwriter Mike wrote many of the Moody Blues songs and won the Ivor Novello award for Social Content for his song "Simple Game". Mike has always supported new artists and has three musician sons, two of whom are also singer songwriters. Mike's vision and passion have resulted in the formation of Songwars.

Songwars has a strong sense of artistic responsibility to support the development of music from one generation to the next. There is a desire to help new talent refine their art and be validated through that process. For more info about Mike and Songwars, click here

JUDGES

Judges include legendary musicians, including: Mike Pinder, Brett Tuggle, Stef Burns, Harvey Mandel, Ed Ulibarri, Tony Clarke, Stevie Roseman, Dennis Tenney, John Hernandez, Pat Caddick, David Zycheck, John Edwards, Peppino D'Agostino, Jerry Corbetta, Denny Laine, Alan Koshiyama and Dylan Rowe. Click here to see judge bios and information.
Our judges have evaluated the following components of your song entitled:
Starstruck – David Patrick Carter
Score
Title and hook ( 1--2--3--4--5 ) ( 4 )
Originality ( 1--2--3--4--5 ) ( 4 )
Lyrics ( 1--2--3--4--5 ) ( 4.5 )
Imagery/poetics/metaphor ( 1--2--3--4--5 ) ( 4.5 )
Rhyme ( 1--2--3--4--5 ) ( 4 )
Melody ( 1--2--3--4--5 ) ( 4 )
Composition/structure ( 1--2--3--4--5 ) ( 4 )
Total ( 29 )
Details and Definitions of the critique:
Judges have rated all of the above components of your song on a scale of 1 to 5. A rating of “1” suggests that the
component being examined may need some rewriting/restructuring; a rating of “2” suggests there is a good core that
needs developing; “3” suggests that the element is well developed, but there is room to improve; “4” implies a strong
component/good creativity; while a rating of “5” signifies hit potential/professional product.
1) Title and Hook --- Does the listener long to hear the hook again. Is it instantly memorable? Does the title reflect
that message?
2) Originality --- Is there an element of the song that is new, fresh, and never before heard?
3) Lyrics --- Do the words convey a story and stir emotions? How well do the lyrics fit the music, cadence, and the
tempo?
4) Imagery/poetics/metaphor --- Do the lyrics evoke easily relatable/understandable themes?
5) Rhyme --- Is there sophistication within the rhythm of the words? Does the pattern of the rhyme add to the overall
listening experience?
6) Melody --- Is the melody developed, “catchy,” unique, and memorable?
7) Composition/Structure --- Does the song have interesting chord changes, dynamics, and a good beat that pushes
the song’s evolution?
Written Comments: Interesting lyrics and good melodies. We like this song!
You are on the right track. Maybe try adding a middle eight? We think there might be
room for it. Very good