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GIAN'S 2004 MUSE'S MUSE AWARDS
By Gian F - 12/07/2004 - 12:52 PM EST

ABOUT THE MUSE'S MUSE AWARDS

I created the Muse's Muse Awards to honor and celebrate the superior talent and extraordinary accomplishments of the music artists that I have reviewed throughout the year. The Muse's Muse Awards do not reflect, nor do they include, the contributions of other reviewers on the site. They are solely my brainchild, and my labor of love. That's why they are called Gian's Muse's Muse Awards.

Because Muse’s Muse is the ultimate songwriting resource and community, it is only appropriate that songwriters (and the songs they write) receive special recognition on this website. But this year, and for years to come, I will also acknowledge achievements in the areas that are intertwined with songwriting, such as musicianship and production skill.

In addition, the Muse’s Muse Awards will aid music and entertainment industry professionals in their search for quality songs and artists who are truly prepared, and deserving of commercial opportunities.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

I did not use a complicated process like the American Music Awards, or some political voting strategy like The Grammy’s to determine who would receive a Muse’s Muse Award. Aside from my “commercial” criteria requirement, I merely used 20 years of music industry experience and the abyss of passion that I have for good music to select the recipients. Please note, that while I refer to the recipients and the submissions as the “best,” the word best is used in the context of how they compared to the competing artists/songs reviewed in their respective categories, and therefore, warranted the selection.

With no further delay, it is my pleasure to present the recipients of Gian's 2004 Muse's Muse Awards...




THE TOP AWARD - BEST CD PROJECT OF 2004:

Title: Urban Angel
Artist: Sonic Joy
(Review, Website)


BEST EP:

Title: Dasha Postnikova a.k.a Darla Postnikoff
Artist: Dasha Postnikova
(Review, Website)


BEST ROCK BAND:

Artist: Escape From Earth
(Review, Website)


BEST ROCK SONG:

Title: Beautiful
Artist: Escape From Earth
(Review, Website)


BEST MALE ROCK VOCAL PERFORMANCE:

Artist: Escape From Earth lead vocals by Chris
Showcase Song: Yesterday
(Review, Website)


BEST FEMALE ROCK VOCAL PERFORMANCE:

Artist: Dasha Postnikova
Showcase Song: Under
(Review, Website)


BEST ALTERNATIVE ROCK BAND:

Artist: Tim's Myth
(Review, Website)


BEST ALTERNATIVE ROCK SONG:

Title: Mexico Roads
Artist: Tim's Myth
(Review, Website)


BEST ALTERNATIVE POP ARTIST:

Elly K
(Review, Website)


BEST ALTERNATIVE POP SONG:

Title: Fortunate One
Artist: Ari Scott
(Review, Website)


BEST R&B ARTIST:

Artist: Bray
(Review, Website)


BEST R&B SONG:

Title: Don't Give Up On Me
Artist: Bray
(Review, Website)


BEST RAP ARTIST:

Outshun Entertainment Vol I
(Review, Website)


BEST RAP TRACK:

Title: Gotta Write
Artist: Bionik Brown - Outshun Entertainment
(Review, Website)


BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ARTIST:

Joanna McMeikan
(Review, Website)


BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY SONG:

Title: Rainbow
Artist: Joanna McMeikan
(Review, Website)


BEST JAZZ ARTIST:

George Mason
(Review, Website)


BEST JAZZ SONG:

Title: Dancing On The Walls
Artist: George Mason
(Review, Website)


BEST COUNTRY ARTIST:

Danni O'Neill
(Review, Website)


BEST COUNTRY SONG:

Title: If I Didn't Need The Money
Artist: Templeton Thompson
(Review, Website)


BEST ELECTRONICA ARTIST:

Sonic Joy
(Review, Website)


BEST ELECTRONICA SONG:

Title: Transformation
Artist: Sonic Joy
(Review, Website)


BEST DANCE ARTIST:

Janeska
(Review , Website)


BEST DANCE TRACK:

Title: On My Knees
Artist: Janeska
(Review, Website)


BEST PRODUCED CD:

Title: Urban Angel
Artist: Sonic Joy
Produced By: Sam Ryan of SOS Music
(Review, Website)


BEST PRODUCED SONG:

Title: How Can I Lose
Artist: Danni O'Neill
Produced By: Mark Moffatt
(Review, Website)


BEST COMMERCIAL SONG:

Title: How Can I Lose
Artist: Danni O'Neill
(Review, Website)


BEST RECORDING:

Title: How Can I Lose
Artist: Danni O'Neill
(Review, Website)


BEST BALLAD:

Title: Echoes In The Silence
Artist: Danni O'Neill
(Review, Website)


BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE BY A DUO, GROUP, OR BAND:

Artist: Jim Anthony Band
Showcase Song: Dear God
(Review, Website)


BEST FEMALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE:

Artist: Dasha Postnikova
Showcase Song: Tomorrow
(Review, Website)


BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE:

Artist: Bavid Boyles
Showcase Song: Alone
(Review, Website)


BEST MUSICIANSHIP:

Artist: Tim's Myth
Showcase Song: Mexico Roads
(Review, Website)


BEST MUSICAL CONCEPT/THEME:

Title: Urban Angel
Artist: Sonic Joy
(Review, Website)


BEST ARTISTIC STATEMENT:

Title: Urban Angel
Artist: Sonic Joy
(Review, Website)


BEST CHANCE FOR MAJOR COMMERCIAL SUCCESS:

Artist: Danni O'Neill
(Review, Website)


BEST LONG TERM POTENTIAL SUCCESS:

Artist: Dasha Postnikova
(Review , Website)


BEST COMMERCIAL BREAK OUT POTENTIAL:

Artist: Ari Scott
(Review, Website)


BEST HUMOR IN A COMMERCIAL SONG:

Title: Decide
Artist: Draw Tippy
(Review, Website)


BEST PUBLISHING DEAL POTENTIAL:

Artist: Dasha Postnikova
(Review, Website)


BEST MUSIC LICENSING POTENTIAL:

Artist: Random Rab
(Review, Website)




Thanks for another great year of musical enjoyment. I look forward to reviewing the best of the best in 2005.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!


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