Sonic Freedom Achieves Success for the Fourth Time at MakeAStar.com, as a Top 16 Finalist in the International Songwriting Competition

Tim Mainka, the songwriter, producer, and musician known as Sonic Freedom, is featured for the fourth time in the MakeAStar.com worldwide songwriting contest, as a top 16 finalist, this time with his song, Its All About Love". The Sonic Freedom debut CD , Just Give Me Some Time", mastered by Ty Tabor of the band Kings X, is forthcoming later this month. As a multi-instrumentalist and sole producer and performer on his recordings, both fans and industry take note of his remarkable talents as he has been a finalist previously, in December 2004 and January and March of 2005. Industry and public voting for the Preliminary round, starts on July 19, 2005, 5pm EST.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (PRWEB) July 16, 2005 -- Tim Mainka, the songwriter, producer, and musician known as Sonic Freedom, is now a four-time "Sweet 16" finalist in the MakeAStar.com worldwide songwriting contest, with his song, Its All About Love".

As usual, Tim was sole performer and producer on "It's All About Love". MakeAStar.com's industry pro, nicknamed OrphanEddie, reviewed and wondered if he played all the instruments on this song:
"Your skills are clearly there: you can play multiple instruments, write melodically-catchy songs and sing quite well...the vocals, guitars and bass are all really good technically. The lead guitar solo was really impressive. If you are playing all the instruments Im really impressed. Usually I can tell if this is the case, but this sounds pretty much like a band. Nice work!"

You can decide for yourself by listening to Sonic Freedom - Tim Mainka compete against 15 other musical artists in first-round competition, which starts starts on July 19, 2005, 5pm EST and ends on July 26, 2005, 5pm EST. You can think of the contest as a "single-elimination, revolving-door" championship. At least once a month 16 new songs reviewed by industry professionals enter the contest in the 8 "Clubs."

There are four stages in the revolving competition (Preliminary, Quarter Final, Semi-Final, Final) and each stage runs for a week, so it will take a song one month to work its way to the top. The general public may listen to the songs in streaming audio or download free mp3s from MakeAStar.com, and register, free, to vote at the website. Listen and vote today at www.MakeAStar.com.

Curtis Lowell, from MakeAStar.com, has commented on Sonic Freedom - Tim Mainka's pioneering sound.

"You have a unique sound...there is a lot of invention...the vocals adds a further musical dimension...you have real spirit in your voice...the overall effect is solid."

Curtis is not isolated in noting Tim Mainka's unique sound. MakeAStar.com's industry professional nicknamed, Zip, stated, "Thanks for being the most refreshing sound this writer has heard on Makeastar.com for quite some time! Rich, flowing, creative and energetic, this track cuts through several musical genre barriers and comes out the other side in it's own bag...Thanks again for reinventing the vibe...Sale (Sail) on!...You should be well on your way to success soon. Keep on crankin' out the hits!"

Sonic Freedom - Tim Mainka has now secured four permanent "Sweet 16" spots on the website. Fans and music industry professionals "have equal voting power in finding the best Indie music and discovering the stars of the future." Contest champions are offered a non-exclusive licensing deal by MakeAStar Records and a position on the "Best of Make A Star" CD compilation.

The Sonic Freedom debut CD Just Give Me Some Time" is forthcoming later this month. Ty Tabor, of the band Kings X mastered the CD. The celebrated rock trio, Kings X has a worldwide following, 12 official releases, most notable for their 1990 release, Faith Hope Love" which peaked at 31 on Billboard Top 50.

Billy Sheehan, Jim Roberts and Bass Player Magazine recognized Tim Mainka in a worldwide scholarship contest for the Bass Institute of Technology (BIT). Billy Sheehan, had this to say: "I enjoyed your playing very much... I'm sure your talents will take you far."
Tim is giving away a free Sonic Freedom - Billy Sheehan autographed guitar. Simple entry form is at his website.

For more exciting information, free mp3 downloads, and news, visit: http://www.sonicfreedom.com/adtrackz/go.php?c=PRweb

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