Believed in Me - American Idol Songwriter Competition Entry

[01seepee10]

i like your voice.. i wish david archuleta chose this song...

[EmmUchiha]

Beatiful!!!!! Is that you singing??? If it is you have a very good voice!!!! *v*

[smkaplan18]

very pretty

[sarahjaneeox]

omg its amazing. i absolutley LOVE it (:

[Janzah]

I think the chorus is kinda weak.

Sorry.

[xEllykinzorsopz]

beautiful<333

[mileyluvergirl]

this is good, just very unoriginal, but u are really good at singing(:

[1musicmom]

I can definitly hear Adam Lambert sing this one when he wins.

[Igotbadjoints]

This is not nearly origional enough, way to commercial & poor lyrics, but you have a good voice..

[Keytaster]

don't want to criticise you, liked Chinese Food on Christmas, but this is as if you were led by your head, not by your heart... you understand? don't know how to put it into words...

[stuckinjelly]

Beautiful!

[1musicmom]

Great song!

[vil7788]

yeah your right it's David Cook's vibe alright

[sabrarocks2688]

you are amazing!! I love all of your vids. They rock my soxz off

[jayscripps]

great writing. best vocal performance i have heard from you

[xostarchickaxo]

I really like this. I mean, obviously the one that won was amazing, but this definitely probably caught some attention with the judges.

[JESME]

I think that you wrote a beautiful song, both lyrically and musically. I wish you all the best in pursuing continued songwriting and, hopeful, publishing, sales, etc. This just is very well done!

[vil7788]

this is kinda like DC's vibe don't you think?

[BerLeigh]

i can definitely picture that!

[lolabella09]

That was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RickiesGal]

This was a great song and you have a wonderful voice!

[keybladerofdeath]

this is very good! i like it!

[starriefrenlove]

this is great!!!

[maddie189]

good song!

[xhwyj]

wasnt this one on the top twenty? i believe it was one of the four songs i thought actually deserved to be up there. everything else was crap.

[BrandonHarrisWalker]

Hey guys. That's very kind of you but this one didn't make it into the top 20. They only accept song that are broadcast quality, and this one just ain't. I'm hoping to re-record it sometime soon. Thanks for your support!

[jimmycheesman]

too bad either of the davids didn't pick this song!

[blessedspear]

archuleta could have done this really well

[jimmycheesman]

i agree! but the song he sang was a good one too!

[rYiOkUn]

Wow. I can imagine the top two singing this. ALL THE BESTTTT!!!

[jimmycheesman]

this is such a beautiful! do you know if you got into the finals for it?

[bringthenews]

i think i voted for yours

[PoPgosmyheart881]

Wow! I love this! I think with some added instrumentation for dramatic build up this could definitely be an idol song! Cook and Archuleta could both sing this really well. Idk about Syesha, but she probably won't be in the top 2 anyway. You have a really nice voice too btw! I'd love to see some more songs from you.

[wordnerdaddict]

amazing amazing amazing

love the lyrics

they are awesome

now i just wanna hear the next winner

david cook sing it

:DDD

[mebsdeburple]

Beautiful song!

[aquadino01]

this song needs to be on the radio...i don't normally like songs I haven't heard once or twice before...this one...wow

[azone123]

wow... i like it. Awesome =)

[PopMagical]

okay, so i can't post the link, but google search american idol songwriter myspace, and there is a forum there that says how this whole competition caters to people who basically know someone on the show!! i was so mad, so i'm trying to tell other songwriters about it!  maybe we can do something!!!! seriously, go look. then research for yourself. -Suzanne

[StackeyB2]

sent vid respons. I wrote last year. Thought it might get more views since yours is so well liked. I entered my song i won't play second title for your love this year, but i didnt list it as an entry . GOOD luck this year. I think your song should get it. I really like it. Great job. Again the response I sent was last years entry for me so I hope you post it.

[StackeyB2]

sent vid respons. I wrote last year. Thought it might get more views since yours is so well liked. I entered my song i won't play second title for your love this year, but i didnt list it as an entry . GOOD luck this year. I think your song should get it. I really like it. Great job. Again the response I sent was last years entry for me so I hope you post it.

[TakeMe2YourLeader]

Beautiful song!!

"So everything before was just a prelude to

A beautiful symphony that plays to me through you" That line is just breath taking!

You have a great voice too.

[warioto]

As a hopeful songwriter myself (in the AI competion too!) I think your hook needs to be made more simple with regard to the words ie focus more on the words "you believed in me", and center the hook around that repition at least twice

[shutuporillkillyou]

this is good.... you sound like the guy in snow patrol! among the songs for the competition...yours perhaps is the best!

[heartstringsx]

Song is OK, but not good for the finale song. Lacks build up and does not evoke emotion.

[justlittleome]

very nice song and voice. :)

[sqtaurus]

Awesome!!!

[colormylife4692]

wow david archuleta would be amazing singing this song. i can already see myself crying hearing him sing it at the finale, after he's won.

[juvecutiepie]

david archuleta can sing this song on the AI finale very beautiful song

[poweke]

I like this song a lot & you have a good voice!

[bandgeekpoet]

I REALLY liked this song... You have a nice talent, and I hope they consider yours to be voted for =)

[coolkay05]

woah i can totally see David Archuleta singing this..it would be absolutely amazing! :] This is a great song!

[xrubypazzx]

I could imagine Carly singing this! =]

[BrutalBubba]

David Archuleta would sing this song well ;-)

[pepperbunbun]

This is a really beautiful song, I really enjoyed listening to it! :)

~pepper

[Dante426426]

when will you find out if you've made it

[sharlo64]

Awesome Work--Best wishes to you!

[abrugirl]

Heard about you from the Land of Pure Gold and the Gotta Dance video. I just wanted to let you know your music (both melody and lyrics) truly touch my heart.

[lanaember]

Hey Brandon,

Do you have a website? Girlfriend? And I'm hoping you'll be on the next AI...

Lana

[EvanW219]

THAT WAS AMAZING!!!! You do silly AND serious! I had chills the whole time. It's your new friend, Kelly in L.A., by the way. :)

[posaune16]

The real question - will you be making sheet music available for purchase?

[BrandonHarrisWalker]

Hmm..perhaps. I hadn't thought about it, but we'll see. Scoring sheet music gets pretty tedious, but if there's interest, I'll do it. Also, I'm re-recording this song and I'm doing it right, so stay tuned!

[posaune16]

I'd settle for a lead sheet - not a big reader, anyway :-)

[bfs1494]

Dude, i love your music. It is just a matter of time before you get noticed and get a album.

[baseballguru93]

yea i love your music...is there anyway that you can have this along with chinese food on christmas on sheet music?

[xcdan77]

Did this singer sing in any a capella groups at JMU?

[BrandonHarrisWalker]

Yeah, he was in Project

[elliot948]

you rock mr. walker!  see you after winter break.

[soulfly7x]

I have to say, although this is not really my style of music, this is thousands of times better than anything I've ever heard on AI. You're very talented. The best of luck to you.

[tlevitan]

Hey Brandon - Very nice. Graham does a great job too. I'm sure we will all hear alot more about in you in the future.

[JTFilms07]

awsome

[rikigold]

Move over Justin Timberlake, here's to you Brandon. You have a beautiful sexy voice. Good luck.

[BrandonHarrisWalker]

You are very kind, but I can't claim that voice as my own. That is the sexy voice of Graham Cochrane...ask any girl who went to JMU from 01-05 and she'll know who he is.

[v3rnondotcom]

You two should team up more! Does Graham have other works or has he only sung your works? Any other songs of yours that he's performed that we could enjoy?

[BrandonHarrisWalker]

Graham and will do more stuff together in the future, but for now, you might be able to check out some of his stuff on his studio's website--just google 'Silversun Productions'. Graham does a lot of a Capella work.

[duanewilliams]

Although different from Graham's, Brandon has his own sexy voice, as evidenced in One Step Behind.

[pamkoons]

Brandon,

Your voice is incredible. I hope you submit this song again for 2008 AI as it would be perfect.

Well done!

Pam Koons

[nattiproductions]

Beautiful song but it needs some pizaze...could use some percussion but you have an amazing voice

[jaimelex]

could totally hear Jordin Sparks singing this! Not groundbreaking enough though. It's gotta be like a powerhouse moment. You've got such an amazing talent though!

[xxxDi3xxx]

i love it

very touching

but could use some strings and building

[GemmGemms]

wow this is a fabulous song! I'd rate that up in the tops along with many other songs that I like. you will definately be seen some day and everyone will listen to your songs. great piece!

[lAuGhNsMiLe93]

i love your voice. this song is beautiful and calming. awesome

[Butifarra]

u rock mate!! love all your songs (i pissed my pants with chinese food on xmas!!! XD) i really think u´re talented... make more funny songs!!!

[joshcloudz]

nice structure but i think it goes better with some build up half way esp at the 2nd verse. i dunno maybe with strings, perhaps?

[BrandonHarrisWalker]

Most definitely. I'm hoping to re-record in the near future. I appreciate your comments.

[tatze1986]

love the song, wish i could have it as mp3 =)

[BayareaKevin]

awesome great song

[pianoan]

zzz...

[krnchristian1004]

WOW awesome vocie i listen 2 ur music all the time!!!

[miejajamie]

I thought that was AWSOME!

The only sugestion i have is that, it got a bit boring with only a paino, i thnk you should start out with a paino, then build it up through out the whole song and end with full orcestra finale, and hey, maybe even through in a key change at the end.

But still it was AWSOME! and i think ( if you get the right equipments and intruments ) you really could go far

Seriosly

[JohnSMcCormick]

I have listened to your song a few times. I am sorry I took so long to make a comment. I truly enjoyed your song and singing. If you get a chance, please let me know what you think of my song. Thanks!

[ruhappytoseeme]

definatley fits the song, singing to the fans, even tho phil wasnt my favorite I think he could have sung this song perfectly. hmm maybe for his upcomming cd (oh you bet he will have one, this song would be perfect for him)

[isrox13]

this song would be perfect! i love the lyrics!

[JohnSMcCormick]

I think both our songs were way better than most of the top 20. I truly don't believe they really listened to all the songs submitted.

[IMChrisThom]

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[amitgangrade]

i expected a guitar solo, or some sort of crash guitar entrance, and yet keeping the soft rock feeling. i don't know, you could have made this a more rock-ish song. it sounds too much like a cheap, pop, boy-band kind of song.

[jsmyers24151]

If I had heard this song in the list of 20 that I heard last night, I would have given it higher marks than the highest marks that I gave (which was 5). I entered a song as well which I entered the weekend after they started taking submissions. My song should have made it; It could have beaten out at least 10 of the songs they chose. I think it's pretty obvious that they aren't running this contest like they run the singing contest.

[mourningCaduceus]

The lyrics are good! I entered a song as well but chances are they will only listen to a couple hundred... maybe. I wonder who will make it. Good luck!

[jussssstin]

wow! that was so good!

[MWUDO]

Very cool

[sgagos]

Best I've heard so far. Good Luck!

[EricTor1]

Brandon, very nice. I also think your vocal has a very nice quality. You ought to try out for the singing competition as well.

[BOSOX9004]

Mike-P here again. Nice job, as always. Good luck on AI

p.s I'm still waiting for the socks song! :)

[crazygirl97]

kinda boring

[WestSideSunDance]

It sounds good, but I was waiting for the song to "take off" and don't feel like it did

[SupremeCt]

Your voice sounds good and your piano playing is exellent but where your at fault is your lyrics. They are not really meaningful or inspirational 4 the show.

[warioto]

what? the songs are more relevant to show than any other songs that made it to the 20

[HiddenSecretsBand]

awesome you have my vote!

[TonkaJay]

Awesome job. You should be proud of what you've done here. I know i would be.

[GeneralW]

Wow. Very nice. Best of luck to you!

[tthatsrightt]

***sanjaya sang the song bathwater better then the original,,,amazing.fenominal,h­e ownes it

he did everysong better then the original,, amazing.

ahed of his time,too good of a singer,for morons to get it at first listen.,,,,continu,,,

**cus some morons r used to a fat africangirl screeming ,or a uroguy trying to sing by wyning thru his nose,tryin to sing like an africanguy.

like blakeee and crisssy ,wyning nasalshit,,,wer sik of the same screeeming or wyningshit.

[schase10353]

What are you freaking talking about?

[OutbackPuck]

Brilliant. If you don't go far on AI, you will certainly find success on your own.

[potterobsessedx10]

omg...beautiful, i hope to here it on american idol. you have sheer talent. im so glad you put this up, it is so wonderful

[m4me]

Put this on myspace and let people download it! ILOVETHISONG

[royalicecream]

beautiful song, good luck. chances are high.

[craigemc]

good luck dude - your great :)

[GreatGig1]

Just beautiful!  I hope you win!

[quicksiiver]

Hell yea man, nice!