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I just saw this at AP's official site.

http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/



Recording Artists - Judges

Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20)
Tom Waits
Jeff Beck
Adele
McCoy Tyner
Loretta Lynn
Alejandro Sanz
Jeremy Camp
Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol)
James Cotton
John Mayall
Craig Morgan
Youssou N'Dour
Weird "Al" Yankovic
Sandra Bernhard
Baaba Maal
Robert Earl Keen
Mario


Steve Winwood
Timbaland
Jerry Lee Lewis
Kings of Leon
Journey
Robbie Williams
James Mercer (The Shins)
Michael W. Smith
Black Francis (The Pixies)
Chris Hillman (The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers) Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC)
John Scofield
DJ Tiesto
Jeffrey Steele
Sasha
John Digweed
Matt Thiessen (Relient K)
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals)


OVER $150,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES SHARED BY 65 WINNERS

ISC is a great opportunity for songwriters, musicians, and performers to win cash and prizes, further their music careers, and gain recognition and exposure in the music industry.

2008 prizes:

• Overall Grand Prize Winner - $25,000 cash (U.S.) and $20,000 in prizes

• First Place Winners in each category - $3,000 in prizes

The First Place winner in the Teen category will also receive a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music's 5-week Summer Performance Program in Boston, MA, USA (tuition, room and board included)

• Second Place Winners in each category - $2,000 in prizes

• Third Place winners in each category– $1,000 in prizes

• Peoples' Voice Online Voting - the public will pick its favorite song from all the finalists – $1,500 in prizes

Depending on the category, submissions are judged on the basis of the following criteria: Creativity, Originality, Lyrics, Melody, and Arrangement

Production/Recording quality and vocal ability are not criteria.

In addition to cash and merchandise prizes, winners benefit from a multilateral promotional campaign designed to give international exposure and attention to their songwriting achievements. The Grand Prize winner and First Place winners (except for Lyrics Only and Music Video) will also be included on the ISC Compilation CD distributed to music industry professionals including publishers, record label executives, film and tv music supervisors, and media.





2009 CATEGORIES

AAA
Adult Contemporary (AC)
Americana
Blues
Children's Music
Comedy/Novelty
Country
Dance/Electronica
Folk/Singer-Songwriter
Gospel/Christian
Instrumental
Jazz
Latin


Lyrics Only (no music required, just lyrics)
Performance *
Pop/Top 40
R&B/Hip-Hop
Rock
Teen **
World
Music Video

* The Performance category is judged on songwriting and the overall performance of the song. All genres of music are accepted.

** Entrants in the Teen category must be 18 yrs. old or younger on or before 12/31/09.

Thats quite a list of judges. All the rest listed are individuals so I guess when they say Journey that means all of the band members will be judging, not only one or two. They will have to reach a consensus between 5 guys for their vote. It's cool that they are participating in something that supports and promotes songwriters.

Friga judging a songwriting contest? I hope he's going to get Steve Perry to help him judge, other wise the winner will be the first submission about lilies and blue skies on your wedding day.

I guess Journey is being invited for their PRIOR accomplishments.

DSB is at #78 On the Hot 100 Chart (the Glee cast version) It's the only Journey song to be on this chart in over a decade.

And what is the set list for Oprah, What new songs will we hear on her show? None. You will get the abbreviated versions of DSB and Faithfully.

By the way, Cloudy With A chance Of Meatballs opens this week. The original version of AWYWI has been heard in the trailer.

Royalties FTW!!

bluejeangirl76 wrote:Friga judging a songwriting contest? I hope he's going to get Steve Perry to help him judge, other wise the winner will be the first submission about lilies and blue skies on your wedding day.

Not to mention "saving grace" and " faded photographs"

Gunbot wrote:By the way, Cloudy With A chance Of Meatballs opens this week. The original version of AWYWI has been heard in the trailer.

...and songs that are in thr trailer are usually not even in the movie, so if the loons are going to pay $10 just because STEVIE is featured, I'd say wait and rent it.

bluejeangirl76 wrote:

Gunbot wrote:By the way, Cloudy With A chance Of Meatballs opens this week. The original version of AWYWI has been heard in the trailer.

...and songs that are in thr trailer are usually not even in the movie, so if the loons are going to pay $10 just because STEVIE is featured, I'd say wait and rent it.

Monsters vs. Aliens on DVD and BlueRay, September 29. This is where the money is made (Who's Crying Now).

Remember when fans were trying to figure out someway for Journey to get some exposure? Couldn't get any radio play. People were emailing TV shows trying to get them on. Album sales sucked. Everyone thought Perry was still the lead singer.


Man, those were the days!

Since 78 wrote:Remember when fans were trying to figure out someway for Journey to get some exposure? Couldn't get any radio play. People were emailing TV shows trying to get them on. Album sales sucked. Everyone thought Perry was still the lead singer.


Man, those were the days!

If you go by the music being played on the radio, in the movies and on TV, Perry is still the lead singer.

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quote="bluejeangirl76"]Friga judging a songwriting contest? I hope he's going to get Steve Perry to help him judge, other wise the winner will be the first submission about lilies and blue skies on your wedding day.

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bluejeangirl76 wrote:Friga judging a songwriting contest? I hope he's going to get Steve Perry to help him judge, other wise the winner will be the first submission about lilies and blue skies on your wedding day.

Hey! I happen to like songs about blue skies, dang it! ....

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:Remember when fans were trying to figure out someway for Journey to get some exposure? Couldn't get any radio play. People were emailing TV shows trying to get them on. Album sales sucked. Everyone thought Perry was still the lead singer.


Man, those were the days!

If you go by the music being played on the radio, in the movies and on TV, Perry is still the lead singer.

No, I'm going by Actual new music and Actual T.V appearances. And, there are a lot of " casual fans " who know that Arnel is the lead singer. Lastly, the music you're referring to is Journey, not Steve Perry.

Btw, do we have board members that are inclined to submit some entries?

I think Stevew2 should participate. I could almost imagine the wonderful lyrics. I got goosebumps just thinking about it.

I kid, isn't he a musician?

Blueskies wrote:

bluejeangirl76 wrote:Friga judging a songwriting contest? I hope he's going to get Steve Perry to help him judge, other wise the winner will be the first submission about lilies and blue skies on your wedding day.

Hey! I happen to like songs about blue skies, dang it! ....

omg, LMAO! I didn't even think of that.

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:Remember when fans were trying to figure out someway for Journey to get some exposure? Couldn't get any radio play. People were emailing TV shows trying to get them on. Album sales sucked. Everyone thought Perry was still the lead singer.


Man, those were the days!

If you go by the music being played on the radio, in the movies and on TV, Perry is still the lead singer.

You beat me to it. That was MY comeback!

journeyrock wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:Remember when fans were trying to figure out someway for Journey to get some exposure? Couldn't get any radio play. People were emailing TV shows trying to get them on. Album sales sucked. Everyone thought Perry was still the lead singer.


Man, those were the days!

If you go by the music being played on the radio, in the movies and on TV, Perry is still the lead singer.

You beat me to it. That was MY comeback!

Now we just need Portland to come in and finish playing follow the leader.

Chubby321 wrote:Btw, do we have board members that are inclined to submit some entries?

I think Stevew2 should participate. I could almost imagine the wonderful lyrics. I got goosebumps just thinking about it.

I kid, isn't he a musician?

I like songs about trains beer and pussy

stevew2 wrote:

Chubby321 wrote:Btw, do we have board members that are inclined to submit some entries?

I think Stevew2 should participate. I could almost imagine the wonderful lyrics. I got goosebumps just thinking about it.

I kid, isn't he a musician?

I like songs about trains beer and pussy

You and Willie both.

Since 78 wrote:

journeyrock wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:Remember when fans were trying to figure out someway for Journey to get some exposure? Couldn't get any radio play. People were emailing TV shows trying to get them on. Album sales sucked. Everyone thought Perry was still the lead singer.


Man, those were the days!

If you go by the music being played on the radio, in the movies and on TV, Perry is still the lead singer.

You beat me to it. That was MY comeback!

Now we just need Portland to come in and finish playing follow the leader.

Where's Jana? She's letting down the home team here.

Gunbot wrote:

stevew2 wrote:

Chubby321 wrote:Btw, do we have board members that are inclined to submit some entries?

I think Stevew2 should participate. I could almost imagine the wonderful lyrics. I got goosebumps just thinking about it.

I kid, isn't he a musician?

I like songs about trains beer and pussy

You and Willie both.

my fuckin hero

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:

journeyrock wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:Remember when fans were trying to figure out someway for Journey to get some exposure? Couldn't get any radio play. People were emailing TV shows trying to get them on. Album sales sucked. Everyone thought Perry was still the lead singer.


Man, those were the days!

If you go by the music being played on the radio, in the movies and on TV, Perry is still the lead singer.

You beat me to it. That was MY comeback!

Now we just need Portland to come in and finish playing follow the leader.

Where's Jana? She's letting down the home team here.

Its a lonely job, but someones got to do it.

Since 78 wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:

journeyrock wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:Remember when fans were trying to figure out someway for Journey to get some exposure? Couldn't get any radio play. People were emailing TV shows trying to get them on. Album sales sucked. Everyone thought Perry was still the lead singer.


Man, those were the days!

If you go by the music being played on the radio, in the movies and on TV, Perry is still the lead singer.

You beat me to it. That was MY comeback!

Now we just need Portland to come in and finish playing follow the leader.

Where's Jana? She's letting down the home team here.

Its a lonely job, but someones got to do it.

I'm sure being an O.C. beach hound makes it easier.
I was just down near Dana Point on Sunday. Didn't want to go any further and end up in LoCal (S.D. AKA Northern Tijuana)

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:

journeyrock wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:Remember when fans were trying to figure out someway for Journey to get some exposure? Couldn't get any radio play. People were emailing TV shows trying to get them on. Album sales sucked. Everyone thought Perry was still the lead singer.


Man, those were the days!

If you go by the music being played on the radio, in the movies and on TV, Perry is still the lead singer.

You beat me to it. That was MY comeback!

Now we just need Portland to come in and finish playing follow the leader.

Where's Jana? She's letting down the home team here.

Its a lonely job, but someones got to do it.

I'm sure being an O.C. beach hound makes it easier.
I was just down near Dana Point on Sunday. Didn't want to go any further and end up in LoCal (S.D. AKA Northern Tijuana)

A little easier. I like Newport, although I haven't been a lot this summer. I did go to Del Mar a couple weeks ago, first time at the Horse races. pretty cool.

I used to go to TJ every other month but that place has gotten rough. Decapitation is all the rage down there lately.

Since 78 wrote:

journeyrock wrote:

Gunbot wrote:

Since 78 wrote:Remember when fans were trying to figure out someway for Journey to get some exposure? Couldn't get any radio play. People were emailing TV shows trying to get them on. Album sales sucked. Everyone thought Perry was still the lead singer.


Man, those were the days!

If you go by the music being played on the radio, in the movies and on TV, Perry is still the lead singer.

You beat me to it. That was MY comeback!

Now we just need Portland to come in and finish playing follow the leader.

Portland is on vacation but she had to come in on this one Leader considered yourself followed!

Gunbot wrote:I used to go to TJ every other month but that place has gotten rough. Decapitation is all the rage down there lately.

I know, we should just make it part of CA, and send in the military.