The results are in for the Virtual
Battle of the Bands competition at Melrose High School: Lilah Drafts-Johnson
took the gold for her original song “Of Wood & Stone”. The young musician, who had over
2,400 views on YouTube, made it to the second round of the competition in a
close second to the runner-ups, Jump The Ship. When it came down to the school
wide vote, however, Lilah came out on top.
“‘Of Wood & Stone’ was one of
the [songs] that came very quickly to me” explains Lilah when asked about the
song she performed “it probably took me about half an hour to write lyrics
initially”. The young artist writes a lot and says that music will always be a
part of her life.
Unlike most people however, Lilah
loves to perform. “I really enjoy sharing my music and getting feedback”.
Writing a song is something that comes easier to some than to others, but
performing is a whole different talent. Being comfortable onstage requires confidence
and that can carry you far.
The Virtual Battle of the Bands
will return next year with a whole new competition, new acts and new songs; until
next year, rock out MHS.
By: Maddie Forsberg
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