"Without music, life would be a mistake." ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

Ever had a moment when a certain chorus or string of melodies of a song catches a scene perfectly, it's burned into your memory that when you hear that same song again, it brings you back to that moment? Or you had to paint something when the music was flowing through you?

Music seems to be a quintessential part in many artists lives. Music conveys a message that few could ever put into a picture or a canvas without having a connection to it. Sometimes songs explain the feelings we are experiencing when we can't express it ourselves. If you are like me, then you know that music is important for artistic endeavors and personal growth. What we call Indie, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Metal, Classical, Pop, Country, or Rock is the universal language of communication. We don't need to know the lyrics to understand or interpret a song with our own feelings. Sometimes we just like what we are hearing. It teaches us to love. It's there to comfort when to world has turned its back on us. It's a tool of understanding. It's a salve to sooth our emotional wounds. I hope that with this contest, deviants are able to share a message about music with the rest of us, through their art. So put on your favorite playlist, crank up the volume, and get creating!

RULES

Theme - Please include the lyrics or the section of lyrics with the artist who wrote them that corresponds to the submitted piece in your Artist's Comments. This gives a chance for the viewer to look up said artist and explore new music. Even your title may include the name of the song. Though certain exceptions can be made for instrumental bands such as Explosions in The Sky, Mogwai, Sigur Ros, etc. If you need an example please refer to this: [link]
Medium - Any Visual/Written medium is acceptable. While new deviations are highly encouraged, they are not necessary. Please keep literature entries to 500 words or less. How you incorporate lyrics into it is up to your own clever devices. Please limit 2 submissions per deviant. If you want to change your entries, please note me of changes before the final submission date.
Submissions - Please note me with thumbs images. No links.
Deadline - November 6th! That's a little more than a month, so get in where you fit in.


PRIZES


FIRST PLACE
An original 8x10 painting by =soldierofsolace
A digital graf piece by =facelessdrone
1 year Premium membership by =soldierofsolace
3 month Premium membership by ~SisterRez
1 month Premium membership by *wynnter89
A print of your choice by ~Juice-04
A 1000x700 pixel graphic design by ~ShadowFlame12
Journal Features by =soldierofsolace, ~15193, ~oO-violetta-Oo, *GOSTEONER, =littlegett, ~pure-NERD, =PhantasmicRose, ~Aksika, ~Muzickjunki91, *Shawnmilazzo, `koffeeben, =cub69, =CyberChristFF
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SECOND PLACE
An original 6x8 painting by =soldierofsolace
Graffiti Sketch by *nazoe
3 month Premium membership by =soldierofsolace
A 700 by 500 pixel graphic design by ~ShadowFlame12
Journal Features by =soldierofsolace, ~15193, ~oO-violetta-Oo, *GOSTEONER, =littlegett, ~pure-NERD, =PhantasmicRose, ~Aksika, ~Muzickjunki91, *Shawnmilazzo, `koffeeben, =cub69, =CyberChristFF
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Third Place
An original 5x7 painting by =soldierofsolace
1 month Premium membership by =soldierofsolace
A 500x300 pixel graphic design by ~ShadowFlame12
Journal Features by =soldierofsolace, ~15193, ~oO-violetta-Oo, *GOSTEONER, =littlegett, ~pure-NERD, =PhantasmicRose, ~Aksika, ~Muzickjunki91, *Shawnmilazzo, `koffeeben, =cub69, =CyberChristFF
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Judges



Check Submitted Entries Here: [link]


If you are interested in donating a prize or have any questions, please note me! It would be very much appreciated.