Quote: Originally Posted by CDBacklash It's really easy to oversing a simple song like this one, but she approached it with exactly the right amount of subtlety! A real sign of experience/talent Out of curiosity, how old is era? To me it looks like she is sing beyond her years. Also...

Thanks to everyone again. There were so many great choices, any one of which could have won. God Give Me Strength, Landslide, Blower's Daughter and Songbird are all songs we had talked about covering even before the contest. Lacuna Coil's Truth was one we would have loved to pick, but didn't...

WINNER is : CDbacklash with his choice of "Near To You" by "A Fine Frenzy". Era really thanks you for this selection. She never heard the song but really enjoyed it and felt it fit her perfectly. I'll post an update when we post the cover. The selection process was really difficult...

Apologies again guys... Era needs a little more time. She wants to make a fair choice so she is taking the time to really listen to all these songs.

Sorry for the delay guys. We're just having a tough time choosing from the great responses. We will announce the winner no later than noon on thursday.

Thanks for the thoughtful responses everyone. Contest is over and I'll announce the winner shortly.

Quote: Originally Posted by FrederikS|TPU Quite a voice even though it is a bit hard to judge over youtube. There is an HD option on most videos for those with enough bandwidth. I believe the audio on the HD is at 256 rather than 128. Hardly enough for the discerning ears here...

Quote: Originally Posted by jonnywolfet i have just spent an hour trawling though my 80s music collection to try to find a song that would really work. i have decided on ''She's in parties" by Bauhaus. . One of my favorite bands as a teen. Nice. Era wasn't even on this planet...

Quote: Originally Posted by acidbasement She's got a very good voice. Not to knock the piano accompaniment, but adding some more instruments might make the entire presentation more exciting and show off her dynamism. You can knock my piano.... I would take no offense. I stopped...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ishcabible It just seems right for her to sing it because she has a smooth and inviting voice. I don't really want to add more, but if you think this is too short a reason I'll add more. There is no required length or level of detail for the...

Quote: Originally Posted by GreatDane Who is she? She sounds pretty good but the low quality sound makes it a bit difficult to really judge critically. I'm not playing but good luck to all. I would expect that from a head-fi'er. As far as YouTube goes, SQ is pretty good, but...

Contest is over. Thanks for all those who participated! Winner will be announced shortly. Positive YouTube comments or ratings are always appreciated. Group A YouTube - If No One Will Listen - Kelly Clarkson (Cover) YouTube - Already Gone - Kelly Clarkson (Cover) Group B YouTube -...

Thanks for all the comments and ratings head-fi'ers. Era especially appreciates it and is looking forward to having you pick covers in her next giveaway. In any case winners are: 1st, winning the black Tomahawk: Baines93 2nd, winning...well pm me and we'll figure out what suits you...

Thanks everyone. Contest is over and winners will be announced shortly.

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