Ester Dean produces Josh Vida – Ester loves the melodies and hears a strong hook. But she plans to "pump up" the song to make it "motivational." That means taking out all the doubt and negativity. "We have to make a vibe for Bebe," Ester says.
Ryan Tedder produces Greg Scott – Bebe loved his chorus. Ryan notes that inspirational songs can become cliched very quickly. He simplifies the melodies on the verse, and changes the production on the track, completely. He rocks it up, OneRepublic style.
The Artists present their newly produced songs
Anna Graceman – Bones – Since "Gold" was a lyric in the dreaded hook, the song is now called "Bones." The new song has a darker sound and a choir. The new lyrics are less on the nose, and the arrangement is more rock and soul, less pop. Shane definitely improved the song. Bebe loves the new hook.
Josh Vida – Sideline – Another title change. Coco will perform the song, which sounds completely different from the original. The new version is a dark, gritty rock song and has nothing to do with undying love. Now it's about going to any lengths to meet a goal. Bebe thinks it sounds current and young. I preferred the original, but it had to be revamped to fit the Olympics theme. So, oh well!
Greg Scott – Miracle – Ryan tapped season 1 contestant Sam Derosa to sing lead on the song. The chorus is the same, but set in a heavier arrangement. Ryan added a drop to modernize the sound. Bebe loves it. Out of the three, "Miracle" changed the least.
Afterward, Bebe makes a bold BOLD decision. She will take TWO SONGS AND MELD THEM Y'ALL. She wants to use "Bones" lyrics and melody as a lead in to the chorus from "Miracle". Shane calls it "next level" songwriting.
RESULTS
After the three songwriters are assembled, Bebe explains that "Nobody really saw this coming" and that what she's about to do has never happened on the show before. She explains her song mashing concept to the songwriters, before announcing that "Bones" and "Miracle" are the two winning songs that will become one.
Bebe says it was hard to choose between the two songs. "I absolutely loved the verse on Bones," she explains, "But I just couldn't give up the hook of Miracles." So why not take them both!
First ever for Songland: Bebe chooses the verse of Anna Graceman's "Bones" and the chorus and title of Greg Scott's "Miracle." Two songs become ONE.
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