
Tryin' Lion
LKN suggested the name. This playlist consists of all of my contest submissions that obviously didn't win anything LMAO (A recreated and a remastered track of 2 submissions are in here as well)
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17 songs
3:57

[STYLE]: experimental egirlcore Christmas pop / vaporwave holiday / festive metalcore
[MOOD]: dreamy, soft, nostalgic, slightly melancholic but hopeful; cozy + cyber aesthetic
[INSTRUMENTATION]: 8-bit/chiptune synths, dreamy pads, glockenspiel, sleigh bells, soft electric piano, retro arpeggios, airy sub-bass, subtle video-game bleeps/pings
[VOCALS]: breathy airy female vocals — intimate, slightly raspy, close-mic; layered ethereal harmonies; cute adlibs (ohh, mmm, ahh, la-la)
[PERFORMANCE]: gentle, emotional, pastel-toned delivery with soft falsetto moments; whispered pickups; playful but bittersweet phrasing
[MASTERING]: bright holiday sheen, wide stereo pads, sparkling bells, warm low end; light compression to preserve softness; soft analog glow, ‑Male Vocals, ‑Humming, ‑Humming Intro
2:54

[Genre: Experimental Dreamcore + liminal-space trap + shoegaze alt-pop]
[Vibe: dreamy, liminal, nostalgic, slightly bittersweet but empowering, ]
[Tempo: 90 BPM, half-time]
[Key: minor, hazy and melancholic but uplifting]
[Lead Vocal: soft, intimate female vocal that can swell into emotional, echoing hooks]
[Energy: floating and weightless, but with hard-hitting low end]
[Instruments: Spacey halftime trap drums, dusty breaks tucked in the background, gentle swing on the hats, Big swelling pads and reverb-drenched synths, ambient shoegaze guitar, shimmering arps that circle around the chords, psychedelic textures, reversed tones and distant vocal chops, [Lots of stereo width and depth – like walking alone through an empty hallway at 3 AM, Keep the verses sparse and dreamy, with pads, arps and subtle 808s, ]
[Build the chorus into something wide and cinematic: big 808 hits, swelling pads, layered vocal harmonies, ]
3:39

[STYLE: hyperpop / egirlcore / metalcore fusion]
[MOOD: seductive, nostalgic, chaotic, and confident — playful yet confrontational, mixing performative kindness with sarcasm]
[INSTRUMENTATION: punchy 808s, glitchy synths, metallic FX, 90s nu-metal inspired drums, overdriven rock guitars, and aggressive breakdowns blended with melodic pop sections]
[VOCALS: female lead, seductive and nostalgic tone, layered with glitch stutters, stereo ping-pong, distortion bursts, and occasional screamed one-liners in metalcore style]
[ARRANGEMENT: alternating between catchy, polished pop verses and chaotic glitch-metal breakdowns; intense drops with distorted vocal screams surrounded by melodic hooks]
[PRODUCTION: dense, digital, and high-energy mix — loudness around -9 LUFS, clean yet aggressive mastering, balanced frequencies, radio-ready polish]
[DELIVERY: clear enunciation and pronunciation with expressive phrasing and playfulness, ]
4:07

[STYLE: a cappella pop / vocal percussion / beatbox harmony, turntablism]
[MOOD: spooky, rhythmic, creative, haunting, with rich vocal textures]
[INSTRUMENTATION: entirely vocal-based — layered harmonies, beatboxing, mouth percussion, breathing effects, snaps, claps, and rhythmic vocal riffs, No instruments, ]
[ARRANGEMENT: full vocal ensemble sound with tight harmonies (SATB style), deep vocal bass layer, crisp beatbox rhythm, and melodic lead vocal, Occasional vocal “drops” or breakdowns using breath, hums, or hand percussion, ]
[PRODUCTION: clean and modern a cappella mix — clear separation between bass, beatbox, and harmonies, Use reverb and stereo width for spatial depth, ]
[TEMPO: moderate pop tempo (around 100–115 BPM)]
[VOCALS: male and female mixed-gender group, dynamic performance; haunting, expressive delivery, rich in phrasing and texture, ]
[FX: human-only sound palette — no synthetic instruments, only vocal effects (breath layers, vocal pops, reverses, and hums), ]
4:22

An emotional melodic dubstep / chillstep track with lush atmospheric pads, reverb-drenched textures, math rock syncopation and heartfelt male vocals, Intro with soft ambient layers and intimate singing, slowly building with filtered synths and piano, Add risers and subtle arpeggios, Drop features powerful sub-bass, melodic synth lead, crisp drums with sidechain pumping, and airy vocal chops, Bridge breaks down to piano and reverb vocals, then builds into a hopeful final drop, Emotional, cinematic, and uplifting, [Loudness Set -9 LUFS]
[Breathy, Intimate Vocal Mix]
[Wide Atmospheric Pads]
[Enhanced Stereo Depth]
[Warm Sub-Bass, Sidechained for Clarity]
[Crisp High-End Drums, No Clipping]
[Dreamy Vocal Chops Layered in Drops]
[Clean, Professional Mastering — Radio Ready]
[Dynamic Build-Ups]
[Polished Melodic Leads with Emotional Presence], ‑Female Vocals, ‑Excessive gain
3:33

[Vocal: soulful ephemeral female voice with deep breath, breathy, tone-deaf, out of tune, out of scale, delicate tone with traditional enka vibrato and melismatic ornaments, emotional depth with classical Japanese vocal techniques, eccentric melody lines]
[Clear Enunciation, Clear Pronunciation]
[Style: Enka-trip hop fusion, downtempo electronic beats with traditional Japanese melodies, glitch hop elements, atmospheric and introspective, equal temperament, quarter-tone]
[Instruments: Traditional shamisen and koto, 8-bit Nintendo NES sounds, analog synthesizers, glitchy electronic drums, deep sub bass, ambient pads, vinyl crackle textures, atmospheric strings, all instruments are out of tune]
[Production: Modern hi-fi with warm analog saturation, spacious reverb, subtle glitch effects, layered harmonies, trip hop aesthetics]
[Loudness Set -10 LUFS]
[Breathy Vocal Mix]
[Clean, Professional Mastering]
[No Clipping]
[Stereo depth enhanced]
[Polished, Radio-Ready Sound], ‑Male Vocals
3:13

Energetic EDM track featuring emotional yet minimal female vocals, Include gospel choir backing and vocal chops that serve as melodic hooks, The arrangement begins with atmospheric pads, filtered synths, and a tight, pulsing kick, Builds gradually into a euphoric drop led by bright supersaws, punchy drums, and vocal-driven melodies, Overall mood is uplifting yet slightly melancholic, evoking release and emotional catharsis through movement, [Use layered sidechain compression, subtle reverb tails, and dynamic automation, No distorted bass, Drop is clean and melodic, Main melody built around vocal phrase, ]
[Loudness set -9 LUFS]
[Modern Radio EDM]
[Punchy Mixdown, Clean Mastering]
[Airy Vocal Treatment, Sidechained Pads]
[Vocal Chop Hook Driven]
[Emotional but Danceable], ‑Auto-Tune, ‑robotic vocals, ‑excessive autotune, ‑vocal clipping, ‑glitch artifacts, ‑muddy low-end, ‑over-compression, ‑overprocessed reverb, ‑delay washout, ‑flat dynamics, ‑stale chorus FX, ‑timing drift, ‑synthetic breath artifacts, ‑mono bleed, ‑harsh high-end, ‑vocal phasing, ‑frequency masking, ‑metallic resonance, ‑unnatural tuning transitions, ‑distorted stacking, ‑background noise, ‑room hiss, ‑resonance build-up, ‑phase cancellation, ‑pumping artifacts
3:42

Happy (Remix)
v4.5+
Slick late-80s New Jack Swing meets lush 80s/early-90s Japanese City Pop, Tight funk-inspired rhythm guitar, glossy synth chords, punchy gated snares, slap bass, and shimmering electric piano, Bright brass stabs punctuate the groove, with subtle retro pads for warmth, Tempo around 95-100 BPM, swing feel, urban nighttime vibe, Male lead vocal is extremely low and resonant, chest-dominant, thick and warm, intimate as if whispered right up on the mic, smooth yet commanding, Slightly breathy on sustained notes for sensuality, Delivery exudes confidence, sophistication, and cool urban swagger, [Retro late-80s studio vibe — glossy but warm]
[Groove-driven rhythm section — tight swing, human feel]
[Saturated tape-like low end, silky highs]
[Loudness around –11 LUFS — club-ready yet dynamic]
[Plate reverb on vocals, gated room on snare, subtle chorus on keys]
[Wide stereo image, brass slightly forward, synth pads tucked back]
[Clean analog sheen — no harsh digital clipping], ‑Female Vocals
2:58

Keep it Raw
v4.5+
[Style: alt-pop x industrial trap x rap-rock][Key: E minor][Tempo: 134 BPM][Drums: tight 808 kick + low-tuned acoustic layer; snare short gated plate; hats 1/16 with triplet bursts; tom fills into choruses; halftime under Rap][Bass: clean sub in verses, distorted saw+sub in choruses; sidechain to kick (fast attack, 80-100 ms release)][Guitars: octave riffs L/R in choruses; palm-muted chugs in Rap/Break][Synths: glassy plucks in verses, airy pads for width, granular risers; noise sweeps into drops][Vocals: Female verses close and dry; Pre adds doubles; Chorus lead + octave up/down + 2 L/R harmonies; gang shouts on last 2 lines; Rap mostly dry with short slapback][FX/foley: vinyl crackle, canoe creaks, water laps at -24 dB, sparse LCR placement][Mix: leave -6 dB headroom; bus comp 2:1, 1-2 dB GR; HPF non-bass 40-60 Hz; kick focus 50-60 Hz, bass 80-100 Hz; de-ess 6-8 kHz; 1/8 dotted delays; plate verb][Master: soft clip into limiter; target -8 LUFS, -1 dBTP], ‑Male Vocals
3:33

Upbeat nostalgic melodic metalcore, pop punk track inspired by 90s bubblegum-pop bands, Features clean electric guitars with light overdrive, bright acoustic strums, melodic basslines, and energetic live drums, Add warm analog textures for a retro feel, Include subtle keyboard/organ layers for harmony and occasional DJ scratches FX on transitions, Female teenage vocal or all-female teen group with energetic, unpolished charm, Youthful, expressive tone with layered harmonies and natural vocal breaks, Singing should feel spontaneous and heartfelt, [Include light cassette tape saturation and summery reverb]
[Live band aesthetic — no electronic drums]
[Mix warm and punchy — slightly lo-fi]
[Loudness set around -9 LUFS]
[Fun, raw, nostalgic energy]
[Clean radio-friendly mix, no autotune artifacts], ‑Male Vocals
4:47

Stone (Remix)
v4.5+
80s-inspired alt-pop track with melodic distorted guitars, lush synth textures, and punchy electronic drums, Female lead vocal (SarabiXp) is breathy, intimate, and sensual — sung close to the mic with subtle rasp, soft vibrato, and emotionally expressive phrasing, Vocal delivery is melancholic and nostalgic, evoking longing and fading memories, Include layered harmonies in choruses, Instrumentation blends dreamy synths and melodic guitar lines with a steady groove and bittersweet atmosphere, [Apply analog tape saturation and wide stereo depth to evoke a tactile, FM-radio feel, No auto-tune artifacts, ]
[Loudness set -9 LUFS]
[Retro-Inspired, Modern Polish]
[Clean, Professional Mastering]
[Perfect Mixdown]
[Breathy Vocal Mix]
[Close-Mic Warmth]
[FM Stereo Depth]
[Analog-Style Saturation]
[Polished, Radio-Ready Sound], ‑Male Vocals, ‑Auto-Tune
3:07

1987, Glam Rock anthem with soul-infused powerhouse vocals, Arena-sized energy with fuzzy electric guitars, punchy drums with gated reverb, vibrant synth stabs, and a funky bassline driving the groove, The female lead vocal is strong, raspy, and commanding, full of grit and expressive emotion, Big gang-style backing vocals in the chorus, [Add analog saturation and bold room reverb for vintage stadium vibe, No auto-tune artifacts, ]
4:34

Melodic alt rock, early 2000s, emotive male vocals, raspy mid-range, heartfelt, reverb-heavy electric choruses, cinematic swell, romantic, nostalgic, dynamic build
4:48

Melodic alt rock, early 2000s, emotive male vocals, raspy mid-range, heartfelt, reverb-heavy electric choruses, cinematic swell, romantic, nostalgic, dynamic build
4:00

[Midwest Emo], [Post-Hardcore], Female Singer
3:58

Bass Boost, EDM, Trap, GlitchSynth, Atmospheric, Dark, Eerie, Deep, Electronic, Cinematic


