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Restless World Music single "Cyclone" praised in review by NYS Music
November 23, 2019: In a review of the Restless World Music single "Cyclone" - released November 22 - Pete Mason, co-publisher of NYS Music, writes that "Cyclone" is a "haunting R&B single" and notes that "no matter how you’ve experienced love leaving your life, “Cyclone” illuminates the feeling that is left behind. Showcased by an inspired male vocal bringing heat over a dark atmospheric R&B/trap beat, lyrics such as “my life’s a ghost town, when you’re not around” will hit home." To read Pete's review of "Cyclone" click: http://www.nysmusic.com/2019/11/23/restless-world-music-drops-haunting-rb-single-cyclone/
Restless World Blog cited by Cliff Goldmacher
May 27, 2016: In a Facebook post today, Cliff Goldmacher - songwriter, producer, engineer, author and owner of recording studios in Nashville and Sonoma - referred his readers on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ to Restless World's latest blog on crafting a strategy for your music. See the Facebook Post below. Thanks for your support Cliff!
Restless World Music recognized for rare accomplishment by the Great American Song Contest
April 26, 2016: In a Facebook post today, the Great American Song Contest (GASC) recognized Restless World Music for winning first-place awards in two different categories. In the 17-year history of the GASC, only two songwriters have accomplished this rare feat. See the post below:
Five Years in a row of recognition in the Great American Song Contest capped off with first-place win for "Orbit" in R&B/Hip Hop
March 2016: For the fifth year in a row, a song by Restless World Music was recognized in the Great American Song Contest (GASC). Over 1,700 songwriters from 44 countries competed in the 17th Annual GASC, and "Orbit" – an R&B/Trap song – won first place in the R&B/Hip Hop category. GASC judges praised "Orbit" for its "consistently engaging lyrical story and smartly devised melodic structure." As a first-place category winner, Orbit was entered in the GASC's 2015 Hall of Fame.
For the GASC 2015 Hall of Fame page, click: http://www.greatamericansong.com/hall-of-fame.php
For the 17th Annual GASC winners page, click: http://www.greatamericansong.com/winners.php
Another Restless World song - "Mirror" - placed as a finalist in the Adult Contemporary category and was praised for its "tasteful melodic phrasing" by GASC judges.
For the GASC 2015 Hall of Fame page, click: http://www.greatamericansong.com/hall-of-fame.php
For the 17th Annual GASC winners page, click: http://www.greatamericansong.com/winners.php
Another Restless World song - "Mirror" - placed as a finalist in the Adult Contemporary category and was praised for its "tasteful melodic phrasing" by GASC judges.
A song by Restless World Music is a Finalist in the 16th Annual Great American Song Contest
March 2015: For the fourth year running, a song by Restless World Music was recognized in the Great American Song Contest. "Distorted" – an EDM/Pop song – was a Finalist in the Pop category of the 2014 16th Annual Great American Song Contest (GASC). Over 1,500 songwriters from 40 countries entered the 16th GASC, and songs listed as Finalists all were scored near the top of their respective categories by GASC judges. For the 16th Annual GASC Pop category Finalists page, click: http://www.greatamericansong.com/honorary-2014.php#POP
A song by Restless World Music is a Finalist in the 15th Annual Great American Song Contest
March 2014: "Earthquake" – a pop/reggae/R&B song by Restless World Music – was a Finalist in the Pop category of the 2013 15th Annual Great American Song Contest (GASC). Over 1,600 songwriters from 43 countries entered the 15th GASC, and songs listed as Finalists all were scored near the top of their respective categories by GASC judges. This is the third year running that Restless World songs have been recognized by judges in the Great American Song Contest. For the 15th Annual GASC Pop category Finalists page, click: http://www.greatamericansong.com/honorary-2013.php#POP
A song by Restless World Music is a Finalist in the 14th Annual Great American Song Contest
March 2013: A song by Restless World Music – "This Sun Will Never Set" – was a Finalist in the Pop category of the 14th Annual Great American Song Contest (GASC). Nearly 1,500 songs were entered in the 14th GASC, and songs listed as Finalists all were scored near the top of their respective categories by GASC judges. This award is the third award received by Restless World songs from the GASC in two years (two songs from Restless World were category winners in 2011). For the 14th Annual GASC Pop category Finalists page, click: http://www.greatamericansong.com/honorary-2012.php#POP
Two songs by Restless World Music are Winners in the 13th Annual Great American Song Contest
March 2012: Two songs by Restless World Music – "Climb Back Up" and "Radiance" – were winners in the 13th Annual Great American Song Contest (GASC). "Climb Back Up" was selected by GASC judges as the First-Place winner in the Pop/Top 40 category; and "Radiance" was selected as a Top 5 winner in the Hip-Hop/R&B category. GASC judges include several notable songwriting, A&R and music publishing experts, including Pat Pattison, John Braheny and Pamela Phillips-Oland. The 13th Annual GASC received entries from over 1,500 songwriters from 43 countries, so having two songs selected as winners in the contest is a significant accomplishment. As a first-place Pop-category winner, the song "Climb Back Up" has been included in the GASC's 2011 Hall of Fame.
For the GASC 2011 Hall of Fame page, click: http://www.greatamericansong.com/hall-of-fame2011.php
For the 13th Annual GASC winners page, click: http://www.greatamericansong.com/winners-2011.php
For more information on the GASC, click: http://www.GreatAmericanSong.com
For the GASC 2011 Hall of Fame page, click: http://www.greatamericansong.com/hall-of-fame2011.php
For the 13th Annual GASC winners page, click: http://www.greatamericansong.com/winners-2011.php
For more information on the GASC, click: http://www.GreatAmericanSong.com
QUOTES AND REVIEWS
"Rarely has any songwriter won two categories of the Great American Song Contest in the same year, yet Larry Hamlet managed that feat with ease in 2011. As a songwriter, he’s clearly a force to be reckoned with. His songs are smartly crafted, full of purpose and engagingly appealing to a wide range of audiences." – Steve Cahill, Founder and President of the Songwriters Resource Network
"Nothing but good music here people. Perfectly crafted."– RHS Productions (http://www.reverbnation.com/rhsproductions)
"I was very moved by this wonderful song! The simple yet meaningful theme is beautifully written. So I eagerly inform you that this song has qualified to be a finalist in the pop category of the “14th Annual Great American Song Contest.” Keep up the great work! It’s always refreshing to hear sweet compositions like this one and it’s been a pleasure listening. Good luck and keep at it!" – Judge's comments on "This Sun Will Never Set" for the 14th Annual Great American Song Contest.
"This is great songwriting! The hook is fresh, engaging and easily relatable. The melodic aspects perfectly capture the emotional tone of the song." – Judge's comments on "Earthquake" for the 15th Annual Great American Song Contest.
"There’s no doubt that you have talent for poetic metaphor. And the title/hook uniquely captures the essence of the tumultuous relationship premise. Impressive work! Congratulations and keep writing!" – Judge's comments on "Distorted" for the 16th Annual Great American Song Contest.
"The symbolic lyrical poetics are outstanding. Along with the relatable premise and cohesive R&B/pop musical motif this song really stands out." – Judge's comments on "Orbit" for the 17th Annual Great American Song Contest.
"Lyric:
i. Strong metaphor
ii. Great rhyming work
iii. You also understand the value of words that sound great when sung. Bravo!"
- comments from Cliff Goldmacher's written critique of "Orbit"
"This song clearly demonstrates your pop songwriting prowess. The tasteful melodic phrasing expresses a sad yet heartfelt warmth. Along with the relatable, personal positivity message this song really stands out." – Judge's comments on "Mirror" for the 17th Annual Great American Song Contest.
"Rarely has any songwriter won two categories of the Great American Song Contest in the same year, yet Larry Hamlet managed that feat with ease in 2011. As a songwriter, he’s clearly a force to be reckoned with. His songs are smartly crafted, full of purpose and engagingly appealing to a wide range of audiences." – Steve Cahill, Founder and President of the Songwriters Resource Network
"Nothing but good music here people. Perfectly crafted."– RHS Productions (http://www.reverbnation.com/rhsproductions)
"I was very moved by this wonderful song! The simple yet meaningful theme is beautifully written. So I eagerly inform you that this song has qualified to be a finalist in the pop category of the “14th Annual Great American Song Contest.” Keep up the great work! It’s always refreshing to hear sweet compositions like this one and it’s been a pleasure listening. Good luck and keep at it!" – Judge's comments on "This Sun Will Never Set" for the 14th Annual Great American Song Contest.
"This is great songwriting! The hook is fresh, engaging and easily relatable. The melodic aspects perfectly capture the emotional tone of the song." – Judge's comments on "Earthquake" for the 15th Annual Great American Song Contest.
"There’s no doubt that you have talent for poetic metaphor. And the title/hook uniquely captures the essence of the tumultuous relationship premise. Impressive work! Congratulations and keep writing!" – Judge's comments on "Distorted" for the 16th Annual Great American Song Contest.
"The symbolic lyrical poetics are outstanding. Along with the relatable premise and cohesive R&B/pop musical motif this song really stands out." – Judge's comments on "Orbit" for the 17th Annual Great American Song Contest.
"Lyric:
i. Strong metaphor
ii. Great rhyming work
iii. You also understand the value of words that sound great when sung. Bravo!"
- comments from Cliff Goldmacher's written critique of "Orbit"
"This song clearly demonstrates your pop songwriting prowess. The tasteful melodic phrasing expresses a sad yet heartfelt warmth. Along with the relatable, personal positivity message this song really stands out." – Judge's comments on "Mirror" for the 17th Annual Great American Song Contest.
