Music Nation is a Music Video Competition for Independent Artists

stanwilliams says

Wanted to say hello, Glad I found your site, seems really cool so far :)
Thanks,
sw

The Waiting Four says

Have you heard the "Rain" video yet?

LOVE SEX n DEA†H says

Today's Spotlight / salute, brought to you by LSD: (PLEASE READ ALL OF IT. IT'S ABOUT YOU)

Wow. I just woke up from only about a couple hours of sleep, and I don't mainline speed anymore, so please excuse my lame wording. Okay, first off I wanna say that you all know that since we are in the dark at the moment, that I 100% share your feelings in multiple "genres", if you will.

Be strong, and know that although this was an absolute grueling competition, and that most of us worked very hard, that our work HAS NOT BEEN IN VAIN. We have all been heard by more people in far away places, that we could have ever hoped for. PLUS (big plus) obviously THIS WILL NOT BE THE LAST COMPETITION here at MN. Lots, lots, LOTS more to come. We also learned soooo much about ourselves and eachother. The collaboration potential is amazing as well. All in all...............FREE PROMO BABY!!!

Ahhhhhhhh, but now comes the absolute most important part of this comment. You ready? Here it comes.....................

LSD's spotlight salutes (A very VERY special one):

If you notice below, there are no links, nor are there names. If you also will notice, you as well as I, in an unselfish quest to explore new artists, probably haven't heard your own music in a while. Or not in depth anyway. In this, it is very EASY to forget what you think about YOURSELF, how you feel about your music, and how great you are, along with your absolute endless potential. Especially after hearing some of there fucking geniuses here at MN. So, the music I want you to focus on today, and the music I am saluting is very simple, and you won't have to go far to hear it either.

Put on headphones, and as loud as you can, listen to yourselves! This is the music that I mostly recommend for you to hear! It is also the music that I can guarantee you'll find to be just what you're looking for. Feel it just like the day you wrote it. The emotions of love, anger, joy, dedication, the person you wrote it for or about, etc, etc, etc....... as the magic of these songs are the ENDLESSNESS of them.


That's my word for today. Thank you for EVERYTHING ladies and gents. The "Nation" loves you!!!


Aaron A'bellira / Love Sex n Death


Post script: If that isn't enough, some hardcore porn will do the trick! lmao!

Phamous Phaces says

As the frenzy of last day voting begins we want to say it's been fun and it was exciting to see our presence steadily in the top group over the course of the competition.

Our thanks to all our phans that have hung in there with us for the past month. We are thrilled that we have had so much air play during this time and have gotten our Ameri-Brit sound to new ears - hopefully including yours!

Peace thru Pop
Phaces

tiffanyj says

Obviously, music nation never answer's question's but does anyone freakn know why the heck it takes four hours to vote for two or three people ya really like meanwhile I seen a ton of folks twice that just SUCKED ugh! Am I alone in this?

The Altruistic Messiah ~ Ben Vandagriff ~ The CEO of Rock & Roll ! says

Please see http://musicnation.com/music/thealtruistic/blog/2008/07/this-spin-hot-pursuit-format-is-without-a-doubt-the-de-facto-sta

The Altruistic Messiah ~ Ben Vandagriff ~ The CEO of Rock & Roll ! says

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gkKAa2jIjk

LOVE SEX n DEA†H says

SpotLight Salute:

First of all, thank you all for being YOU. In one of my first comments here @ MN in the beginning of this competition, I said that I had first thought this competition was going to be one of ego and cut throat, and how I was so wrong about that. How I was surprised at how different I found this site to be, because what I found was the support and love from artists, for other artists. For the absolute most part, this still stands with me, as I know it stands for you.

Thank you for showing me another way.

Todays spotlights are slightly different from my norm. These consist of solo artists, as well as an artist from another competition (Virginia Sepanak: GAC), which just goes right along with the whole idea of this being about the "Nation", and not just about the "Spin".

Here they are........

2-Stroke: "Something Hidden" http://musicnation.com/music/damianshelton/something-hidden

Hard hitting in every fashion, this song is felt! Not just the music, but the message as well. Damian Shelton delivered to me, a song that was very very likable from the get go. If I had to compare for description sake, I would say it had the catchy hooks and power of the band, Staind. Words that come to mind while I'm listening at this very moment are heavy, committed, honest, raw, natural, and rememberable! I could go on but I'll leave the rest up to you, cuz I'm already super impressed.

Amber-Rose: "Powerless (2004) Home Video" http://musicnation.com/music/amberrosekelly/powerless-2004-home-video-nc17

Will somebody, fucking sign this girl already! Let me just get her great looks out of the way, so I can get to the main point here. In the beginning of this competition, I heard her stuff and was blown away. But I picked this video for these reasons. Ready? It's a home video of her, at age 17 (almost 4 years ago), performing a song that she had just written. This tells you everything that you need to know as far as being a natural star. Her writing skills while undeniable, are uncanny in the way of maturity. I'm talking musically and lyrically. Then, even more so, you'll definitely see, that this girl HAS NO FEAR! She is so confident and natural, that you soon forget that she's still only 17 here. Now around 20-21, can you imagine? Better than Avril (way better), I'd put her in the timeless category of Joan Jett.

Brian Springer: "Disheveled" http://musicnation.com/music/bcspring/disheveled

I didn't know what to expect, being that I haven't heard this artists music before. I have to say, that I was quite surprised. This song contained an edge that I was not expecting, in the form of hard acoustic rock. Sort of like if the Smashing Pumpkins did an acoustic cover of a Violent Femmes song. Melody with edge, always make for a great song, and this was no exception. Simply a great song.

Virginia Sepanak: "All Gods people come together" http://musicnation.com/music/virginiasepanak/all-gods-people-come-together

A beautiful song, a beautiful thought, a beautiful message, a beautiful voice, a beautiful appearance, and a beautiful soul. Click the link and go to her song, and you'll find that there's no way to put any of what I just said, in any particular order. You'll just find yourself wanting to support the artist, as well as the cause. The coolest thing about it is, either way, supporting just one of the two, supports the both. I find her to be very real.

Lisa Donnelly: "Naturally" http://musicnation.com/music/lisadonnelly/naturally

I have a question. Why isn't this artist a bigger part of this competition or site? Sure, we've all seen her from time to time in the higher ranks of this competition, but she should have more comments and more plays, because she is absolutely without a doubt wonderfully AMAZING. A perfect "one take" type of voice, with very memorable tones and hooks. One of the best female artists to come of recent is Sara Bareilles, and she reminded me a lot of her, by the way she sings and because of the greatness of her song. Go listen to her! You'll be doing yourself the favor. Promise!

Michelle Hotaling: "Porcelain Doll" http://musicnation.com/music/michellehotaling/porcelain-doll

I found this track to be interesting, because of the variety of styles that gracefully blends. Starting out sort of ambient, with a little bit of electro, moving on to a little funk, and then to my fav..... rock. This is not just another track, and the vocals are superbly done. I know that any and everyone will enjoy this, and appreciate it as well.


That's my view, and my word. Peace.

Elli$$ D33

A.C. says

So it's finally come. The last day of this interesting competition. One last time I want to thank any and all who sent a vote my way during this crazy ride. At this point I think pretty much anybody can make a run for the top 20 and I'm sure by the end of the day the right people will be where they should be. Although I don't quite agree with the way this competition was handled, I'm kind of glad it did go down this way. There may or may not have been cheating in the beginning, people can complain that they didn't come up in the head to head player as many times as others, some may even consider it rigged. The way I look at is this: this is a community for musicians to meet, build relationships, and interact with other musicians who share the same passion for music as you do. These competitions are meant to help artists get heard by the whole community and bring other people into the community. For that I am thankful. I have been a part of many online music sites where artists put up their music, look for reviews, acceptance, and fame, basically whatever they can get. This is the only place where I actually felt like part of a community. I know it may seem like i'm just beating a dead horse saying how much I love you guys night after night now, but I just want to make sure the community knows that after this competition is all said and done I will still be here and I will still be showing love to all of my friends that I can honestly say are a part of my life now, and I have Music Nation to thank for it. Sorry i'm taking up so much space in your comment box haha i'll shutup now. Anyway, i'll end with saying its been a pleasure, and I can't wait to see how this turns out!

HOLWORKS says

Welcome to the next generation in Internet sites where the ebb and flow of 2.0 will dazzle and befuddle. While you are standing in the glare take a minute to really axe the grind. After all, where on the planet could such a thing be so enjoyable? Remember there are no boundaries here on this site of dreams as the mind can never be enclosed. There are worlds within notes waiting to stimulate, agitate, and invigorate your soul. Move your feet, catch a beat, or relive a feat in their zany world between M and N. Where else could you find such a diversity of talent? I prefer unproduced RAW songs to polished versions as I align myself with the cheap seats.

C'mon, c'mon, c'mon vote against me baby
Is my video not unproduced enough?
What about all these lousy songs?
Do they not suck enough for you to vote for Joe?
250 and I am leveling off?
Looks like I may not get my wish
To finish last in this contest?
That's the way it should be!
I want everyone to vote against me!
Yeah, HOLWORKS - You have a unique ability.
Silly rabbit, only good guys finish last, . . .

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