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Welcome, lovers... of music! You are hereby challenged to create an original song about Saint Valentine, the holiday that bears his name, or really anything at all that relates to our good (and sometimes not so good!) old friend, Love! There are only a few guidelines...

1. We've given you three pieces of media to inspire your song: a poem by Eugene Field; an audio clip from Elvis' Burning Love; and an image of candy hearts with song themes on them. You must use at least one of these to noticeably influence your song in some way.

For example, you could write a 12 bar blues song in the style of The King or build on his melody. You could use a verse from the poem we've chosen as inspiration for lyrics. Or you might... Well, you get the point.

2. You can use any part of any of these works to influence your song, but you may not use the actual audio file. All audio must be original.

3. You must write a note in the Talk Back section about your influences. We want you all to understand each other's creative thinking and enjoy an enhanced listening experience.

4. Your song can't be over 3 minutes long. Why, you ask? Because it's more fun when there are more challenges!

5. Extra points if you use more than one noticeable influence or if you can identify the original songs that influenced our candy heart themes!


Submissions are due by February 9 at 11.59pm (EST).

This program is no longer accepting entries

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 Valentine's Day Contest Preview

Prize

Boxchocolates

For this contest we're going to give you just what most of you have been asking for... Nothing!

This contest is all about the love. We'll still let everyone vote, so there will technically be a winner, but we love that everyone has been so supportive of one another and we want to focus on the music and not the prize.

OK, well, maybe the focus can be on music + a box of chocolates... :) Everyone who enters a submission gets a little box of chocolates!

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Omri Lahav Mixdown (New) 1

Luis Fontanills Come on give me a K... 2

Ian C. A Valentine 3

David A Valentine Song 4

Da Alltiment To My Beautiful Wif... 5
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Omri Lahav wrote on February 15, 2008:

I second that, all the entries were great!
And thanks for the kind words :)


Luis Fontanills wrote on February 14, 2008:

Congratulations Omri.

I am surprised that my unconventional valentine ended in 2nd place; it was most unexpected, but highly appreciated. This was an enjoyable competition and everyone that participated deserves a round of (virtual)applause.


Omri Lahav wrote on February 14, 2008:

Thanks! It's been a varied and interesting contest, and the process is indeed much better when the voting is kept to the members of Indaba. Cya next time... Happy Valentines :)


minime c. wrote on February 14, 2008:

Gratulation to the 8 Winners(8 from 21) here and omri specialy for the first place !

Happy Valentines day :-)


Indaba Music wrote on February 14, 2008:

Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you Omri and everyone for taking part in the contest. We hope you all enjoy your chocolates!


minime c. wrote on February 12, 2008:

Hi david
thank you and greetings to the dancing doughter,hihihi,very funny :-))


David A wrote on February 12, 2008:

Ian C, just had to say your inspired instrumental was a joy to listen to, reminded very much of robert miles. Also minime c , yours was my teenage daughters favourate and she can't stop dancing around in a mad manner to it.


minime c. wrote on February 12, 2008:

oh what a race and only one day for voting.Hmmm,in the moment i have vote only one but i have the feeling i must vote for more people.
8 from 21 have get it at the end and hey this alone is not bad.And like it is in all contests the thing is that it is very interested to listen to all the diferent tracks.Very interested !!!!
Good luck to all of you !!!
So and now indaba ? A new contest ?Please .-)))