I don't consider it a requirement for each of the remaining competitors to upload a Youtube video of their song playing over the source video, but I do appreciate the convenience afforded to me as a judge by those who have done this.

Thank you all!

NUR EIN!!!!!!

Pigfarmer Jr wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:18 am

JonPorobil wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:05 am

Either way I'll be fine with it.

Assuming it's done well.

It should go without saying that "Being fine with your take on the challenge" and "Liking your song" are two dramatically different bars to clear for everyone.

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