Fame Games is not “just a music radio show.” In fact, it’s nothing short of a revolution in how music is selected and promoted today. Fame Games gives the best independent artists valuable A&R opportunities, advice and career guidance, as well as a potentially massive new audience through network radio play based on merit (finally!), compiled daily using a sophisticated song evaluation system.
Fame Games introduces discerning listeners to the very best new music, produced by “undiscovered” independent and “unsigned” artists. Shockingly, the quality of music which reaches the top of the Fame Games charts easily rivals (and often outstrips) the quality of music listeners are force-fed by national network radio and TV.
Fame Games is formatted as an entertaining, daily radio show, with something for everyone. New music is showcased and discussed and put in context for new fans to discover and embrace. The show is a “front” for MMI’s complex song evaluation system which continues to find the very best new artists and songs every day. The show’s host, DJ Crier, is supported by a diversified judging panel which includes accomplished music industry professionals as well as representatives of divergent demographics, in order to best reflect upon any song’s “crossover” potential.
With incisive song analyses, entertaining presenters, frequent world-famous guests on “The Red Carpet” and most importantly showcases of the best music you never knew existed, Fame Games is guaranteed to keep you glued to your radio day in and day out!
Fame Games also features the exclusive “Cowell Factor,” presented by Tony Cowell (Simon’s older, wiser brother and head of CowellMedia). This strategic alliance has nothing to do with the likes of American Idol or X-Factor. In fact, it’s a wholehearted endorsement of something quite opposite. Tony’s come onboard to help Fame Games to discover (and place!) real, un-manufactured world-class musical talent!
Fame Games airs daily through CitadelMedia (ABC) radio networks, as well as on demand, online on the Fame Games and MeerMusic sites and affiliated sites.
Fame Games is the best place for artists and fans to meet, and entertain realistic hopes of saving the world from bad music!
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FAME GAMES PENDING REVIEWERS Here´s a list of the reviewers registered so far, many of whom have contributed their reviews to the current Qualification rounds of Fame Games. Read rules HERE.
Listing clarifications:
Types: (for Listener, Peer and Expert)
Levels: "Level 1" is when the reviewer is new to us and not yet well tested. "Level 2" is when we have reasons to accord extra respect to the reviewer. "Level 3" is reserved for reviewers who not only meet the "level 2" criteria, but also have reviewed 100 or more times - and - have received high level of approval from either ourselves or the artists they have reviewed. Level rankings do not apply to expert reviewers.
Characters: We accord a "character" to each reviewer based on our observations and listener feedback. Character can change any time.You can also suggest a character for yourself, if you´re a reviewer! - cool dude (default) - sexy girl (default - for girls!) - mischevious - supportive (more coming up...!)
Criteria: "I just listen to how it all goes together. Fast drums work well too.". What makes a hit: "A really catchy tune.". Favourite Genre: Indie, Alternative, Punk, Blues. Favorite artists: Rona Sentinar, Arctic Monkeys, Relient K, Decemberists, Cold War Kids, Ramones, Tokyo Police Club, Plain White T´s, Young Knives, Strokes, Vines, Razorlight, Jet, etc.. Hero: Jesus.
Criteria: "the hole package". What makes a hit: "relaevant rymes..thunp´n grind". Favourite Genre: rap, metal. Favorite artists: ,tupac,snoop,,jay Z, anthrax, pod. Hero: tupac.
Aimexx
(UK) - Age: 23 (F). Registered: 14-Feb-08
Criteria: "nothing in perticular". What makes a hit: "it being catchy, easy listening or something witha meaning people can relate to.". Favourite Genre: I like a variety of different music styles. though mostly pop, rock and indie music!. Favorite artists: razorlight, good charlotte, lost prophets, fall out boy, paramore, 30 seconds to mars, westlife, delta goodrem, kings of leon.... Hero: i dont have one hero.
Criteria: "I listen to the whole package, the build up and dynamics in a song as well as the melody`s and overall atmosphere of the song. A song gets me, when i`m actually out of words about it ;-)". What makes a hit: "A hit is an earcatcher, a piece of music which sticks in your head for the whole day. A hit is a song you cannot hear enough.". Favourite Genre: Rock, in the purest and most raw form. Favorite artists: Audioslave, Aerosmith. Hero: Joey Kramer & Brad Wilk. Instruments: Drums, Guitar. Past Credits:-. Accomplishments: Playing a show in the Paradiso (Temple of Pop, Amsterdam) and reaching the Final of the Dutch Emergenza edition 2006 in the Melkweg. Songs: 20.
Criteria: "Hard, grungy grease". What makes a hit: "Hard grungy grease and being able to understand the lyrics is always good". Favourite Genre: Everything but country. Favorite artists: Radiohead, Blur, Pantera, Korn, Johnny Wilde, Hollowman. Hero: Guitar God Alan Petty.
Criteria: "rythm, the main vocalist, and arranges". What makes a hit: "Some song that it has ´´star´´". Favourite Genre: pop rock. Favorite artists: dire straits, u2, paul mc cartney, beatles, and many others. Hero: swarzenager.
alexander
(USA) - Age: 38 (M). Registered: 02-Jul-08
Criteria: "I listen for a good song. It´s not science!". What makes a hit: "A good song!". Favourite Genre: Triphop. Favorite artists: Tricky and Massive Attack. Hero: Me.
Criteria: "I look for songs that make a deep impression with their words and music.". What makes a hit:-. Favourite Genre: rock, folk, soul. Favorite artists: Jackfish River, Beck, Fiona Apple, Amy Whinehouse. Hero: my dog.
Criteria: "Lyrics, what they are based on.". What makes a hit:-. Favourite Genre: Rock/Pop/R&B/some Country. Favorite artists: Bee Gees/ Queensryche/ Luther Vandeoss/ Rachel & more.. Hero: Vicky Huber.
Criteria: "I listen for hooks - either lyrical or melodic - even rhythmic. I listen for structure, craft, & intelligible lyrics that say something.". What makes a hit: "A hi t is undeniable. There is no question. It has that ``x`` factor that cannot be explained. It jumps out and grabs the listener like a force of nature. Hit potential is important in commercial music because it drives the consumer to the store. In non-commercial music, hit potential is not as important as getting a message across.". Favourite Genre: all. Favorite artists: James Brown, Joni Mitchell, PJ Harvey, Patsy Cline, Tool, Hank Williams Sr., Alice in Chains, Outkast, Beyonce, Fleetwood Mac, Pearl Jam, Bikini Kill. Hero: My parents. Instruments: guitar, piano, vocals. Past Credits: Co-writer on 2002 Grammy Nominated ``Beer Run`` duet with Garth Brooks and George Jones Staff writer Sony ATV 2003-04 Staff writer Magic Mustang (Broken Bow Records) 2005-6 Self released ``Poetry`` 2006 - CD Baby, iTunes, etc. Peacedriven.com compilation 2007. Accomplishments: 2002 Epic Records release Shekinah 13 Artists: Women of Berklee College of Music song ``Low``. Songs: 400.
Criteria: "I like amatuer singing, or just starting out bands. That`s mainly what I look for. I like a band with at least one guitar. Preferably an acoustic.". What makes a hit:-. Favourite Genre: Alternative, Rock, Blues, Progressive, Hardcore, Pop, Indie, Metal, R&P, Rap, Hip-Hop, Acoustic, Country, Punk, etc.. Favorite artists: A Postcard Hello, Propel, Incubus, Dashboard Confessional, Nirvana, Sherwood, Waking Ashland, Hollywood Undead, The Rocket Summer, Relient K, Switchfoot, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Hit the Lights, Taproot, Evan`s Blue, Breaking Benjamin, Evanescence, etc.. Hero: David Waddell.. Instruments: Acoustic and Electric G uitar, Piano, Organ. Past Credits:-. Accomplishments:-. Songs: Too Many.
Criteria: "..". What makes a hit: "something that keeps in mind..". Favourite Genre: all. Favorite artists: a lot. Hero: ...
andy
(USA) - Age: 23 (M). Registered: 13-Apr-08
Criteria: "i´ll tell you later..". What makes a hit: "i´ll tell you later..". Favourite Genre: i´ll tell you later... Favorite artists: i´ll tell you later... Hero: i´ll tell you later...
Criteria: "strong vocals, good catchy meaningful lyrics and a great une". What makes a hit: "to me a hit is a song that can grab the attention of the listeners and make them stop what there doing and listen. if a song can do that to people then the singer is on to a good one. hit potential is definatley important in a song.". Favourite Genre: pop rock metal. Favorite artists: bon jovi guns n roses meatloaf metallica iron maidon def lepord nirvana pearl jam. Hero: bon jovi.
Anita
(USA) - Age: 50 (F). Registered: 02-Sep-07
Criteria: "notes and lyrics". What makes a hit: "all the above and no not always". Favourite Genre: Rock, Alternative,Blues. Favorite artists: Zakk Wyld, Stevie Ray Vaughn. Hero:-.
AnnieJ
(USA) - Age: 61 (F). Registered: 19-May-08
Criteria: "The heart and attitude of the artist. And of course, the talent.". What makes a hit: "A good ´´hook´´, words you can understand, and lyrics people can identify with.". Favourite Genre: R&B; contemporary Christian. Favorite artists: a huge variety. Hero: my 90 year old mother.
Criteria: "if its catchy and simple.". What makes a hit:-. Favourite Genre: Ska, Reggae and pop.. Favorite artists: Kate Nash and Jamie T. Hero: Lily Allen. Instruments: vocals.. Past Credits:-. Accomplishments: To record with a very good producer.. Songs: unsure.
Criteria: "if it has sustainability, uniqueness and strebgth". What makes a hit: "if it is not bubble gum". Favourite Genre: Alternative / Indie. Favorite artists:-. Hero: too many.
Criteria: "N". What makes a hit: "N". Favourite Genre: N. Favorite artists: N. Hero: N.
ari
(USA) - Age: 1918 (F). Registered: 12-Sep-08
Criteria: "well nothing". What makes a hit: "the energy of the song". Favourite Genre: hip hop. Favorite artists: t.i lil wayne ,cassidy. Hero: nobody.
(for Listener, Peer and Expert)
- cool dude (default) 
- sexy girl (default - for girls!) 
- mischevious 
- supportive (more coming up...!)
