The competition was lofty. A stage of players, repeat champs and contenders brought the United Kingdom’s best. John Gordon took his third crown while requiring judges to listen to pre-arranged Bach music with their own earphones. And, that, in addition to what he provided for the audience. He makes history with his three-time win, and so do the others with music that smdlr thought was one of the best selection of sounds this competition year.
Now, a resounding quote paired with their set lists as smdlr was able to hear and document it.
CHAMP
John Gordon
1. ‘Wheels’ Fink
2. ‘Warm Shadow’ Fink
second.
Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood
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1. ‘The Fear’ Ben Howard
2. ‘’Crystal Clear’ Opus Orange
3. ‘Center Stage’ Capital Cities
4. ‘Black Keys’ The Only One
third.
Estelle Bright
1. ‘N.Y. Groove’ Ace Frehley
2. ‘SuperFreak’ Rick James
3.‘Bad Reputation’ Joan Jett
4. ‘MilkShake’ Kellis
5. ‘Can’t Touch This’ MC Hammer
fourth.
Joe Meagher
1. ‘Magic Bus’ The Who
2. ‘Take me To the River’ Talking Heads
3. ‘Burning Down the House’ Talking Heads
4. ‘Lets Work Together’ Wilbert Harrison
fifth.
Chee Wong
2. ‘Warm Love’ Van Morrison
3. ‘Starlight’ Muse
4. ‘Feeling Good’ Nina Simone
sixth.
Don Altizo
1. ’Superstitious’ Stevie Wonder
2. ‘I Need a Dolla” Aloe Blac
3. ‘Pumped Up Kicks”
4. ‘Foster the People‘
5.‘Drive By’ Train