You both are still welcome to the Competition
You did receive recognition from us for top 10
You didn't win top 6 of course, which the community voting plays a part in that
And the system needs improvements, I agree
But I also remember saying that multiple entries that week also deserved 1st place, not just melitzamusic's entry
The fact that we still had your entry in top 10 from over 450 entries that week shows that we aim for musical excellence, does it not???
And I also, worked as an audio engineer in America and as a Toningeneur which is the same, here in Germany
I also have decades of experience in music (+23 years) in various styles of music, from beat production, hiphop, r&b/soul/pop, classical, choral, songwriting, trained for sightreading sheetmusic as well as gospel styled rifting and various dynamically ranged performances, performing solos on stage at Carnegie Hall, working with high recognized artists in top studios and even collaborations for large companies
All which have been gifts of experience granted to me by Jesus Christ, without Him, I am nothing and have nothing
He makes all this possible and I am grateful to be in this position today
I appreciate hard work, the details, both small and large of any Vibes Music entry submitted, from the audio to the visuals, to the importance of the song's lyrics and intentions and not just the soulless karaoke perfect performance of a cover song word for word note for note, also the energy, the timing, the rhythm, the placement of fhe mics, the angle at which it is recorded audibly and visually, body language during performance, facial expression, use of emotion, and its effective control, subtle nuances to bolder riskier moves and chances taken musically, etc etc etc etc, we can go on and on and on because music has hundreds if not thousands of variables and factors and facets on which to judge and consider
I see and notice more than what people may perceive or believe
I aim to be a very fair and capable/responsible and reliable judge
The reason why I created the All Times Winners List is to support and expand upon the importance of transparency, to show that there is no favoritism or any manipulation of the like
And to help the community to judge with their votes more responsibly and fairly along with us judges
Religious songs have equal chance as other types of songs, I've often chosen secular songs within my own personal top ten list