Steemit's Official Open Mic Judge @Verbal-D's Top 5 Entries For Week 101 (Original Blog)
Steemit Open Mic Week 101
My Top 5 In Order
As one of the 6 judges, and as an original artist also, I aim to represent the best original artists in this contest from our wonderful Steemit community. I am keeping my ears open for cover artists as well, don't worry but creating an original song is indeed impressive, especially if executed and performed well. Best of skill and performance to you all next week. This week was filled with so many wonderful artists, even amongst the high amount of entries, and there were still many talented performers who entered, so forgive me if I didn't list you, I definitely heard everyone's entries. Also, be sure to check out the other judges' top picks for the week, @krystle, @soundlegion, @passion-ground, @meno, and @luzcypher, who hosts the Open Mic Contest. See you next week! And don't forget to please vote for @Pfunk, @Ausbitbank, & @Teamsteem as witnesses here https://steemit.com/~witnesses, all three of whom are our biggest supporters equally who help to run, fund, curate, build and expand the Open Mic Contest.
This Week Was Amazing! I Hope Our 2 Year Anniversary Next Week Can Match This High Quality Of Passionate Music!
1. @joseacabrerav’s "Tornasol" Feat. @MoccaMonica Original Song
This was a fire collaboration inferno. I was really happy to see you two, @joseacabrerav & @moccamonica, burning the competition together, leaving an intertwining blaze of musical embers and sweet, hot notes. This original is a treat for the ears as much as it is for the eyes with your superb visual qualities and well balanced band skillfully backing your every notion. You both had great charisma, delivery, performance, energy, passion and chemistry. An instant hit with high replay value, easily one of my favourites from you both. I was in full vibe mode on this one. Wonderful music, thank you for sharing this gem with us all. You'll have to work together more often for sure. Looking forward to the next winning song.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@joseacabrerav/q59qugc9
2. @yidneth’s "Queen Of Her Realm" Original Song
The ethereal enchantress has mesmerised us once again with her celestially gifted vocals and delicately light and emotional harp playing. The visuals for this entry are naturally stunning and full of real beauty of what the world has to offer, as well as the captivating music that a soul, who is connected to nature on a deeper level, is able to create and deliver with cunning and intentional flawlessness. This dream state is encompassing and encapsulating as it is vividly temporary. Definitely will need to repeat this one to re-experience the majestic sounds being released here. It leaves you wanting more each time, a lingering desire, not often fulfilled with music that awakens the spirit and soul quite like this.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@yidneth/fiap81p2
3. @pechichemena's "Otro Tren" Original Song
Ahhh, the falsetto first class virtuoso is at it again with his masterful song writing and performing. I really have been loving the full sound you have been producing as of late. It truly brings light and justice to the beauty of your melodically intricate and both complex/simplistic and poetically driven songs. The guitar solo rifts and warm guitar chord transitions compliment your soothing vocals and energizing harmonies. You bring us so much vigor, vitality, inspiration and great vibes with this train track musical journey. Easy to get lost and derailed from reality with this one bro. Fantastic entry, thanks for sharing this original gem with us. Definitely looking forward to more!
https://steemit.com/openmic/@pechichemena/steemit-open-mic-101-otro-tren-original-song
4. @ilazramusic's "Entra" Original Song
I'm convinced you are a hit making maestro. Literally every song you produce, perform and layer comes out so intensively woven together and full of passionate melodies and creatively fresh material. The best part is how you sing your heart and soul out every single time. I can even see your love and care for the music you create, and it is something I highly respect and admire in an artist of your caliber. This song is real, profoundly moving, soulful and moment making. Keep making powerful impacts in our Open Mic Community and the world at large brother, you are on to something long-lasting and worthwhile. I gotta get you to collab with me on a heavy jazz hip hop track one of these days. Thanks for sharing this emblazoned gem with us all. Looking forward to your next one!
https://steemit.com/openmic/@ilazramusic/7e23qpcb
5. @cezanne's "Atardecer Vals" Music By Lencho Amaro & Lyrics By Luis Laguna Cover Song
Wonderfully performed cover. You all did such a great job interlacing your musical skills and the layerings of the sweet textures of both of your vocals with the enthralling sounds of the humbly contented guitarist made for an addictively pleasing euphonic experience. Those harmonies ignited excitement and were really fine tuned and delivered with care. You all possess really tremendous talent together and this was an entry that could not be left out of my top 5. I had to highlight your remarkable performance and give you your just due credit and praise. Thank you for bringing to light this cover which you completely embodied with grace and poise. Definitely looking forward to what you all perform next.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@cezanne/steemit-open-mic-week-101-atardecer-vals-cezanne-y-sus-amigos
Honourable Mentions
My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )
1. @drewley's "Waves Original Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@drewley/steemit-open-mic-week-101-waves-original-piano-piece
2. @honeymoon-1611’s "Es Diferente" By Luis Silva Cover Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@honeymoon-1611/d971xprh
3. @kayclarity's "Little Green" By Joni Mitchell Cover Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@kayclarity/steemit-open-mic-week-101-joni-mitchell-cover-little-green
6. @lillywilton’s "Sweet Child 'O Mine" By Guns & Roses Cover Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@lillywilton/zhpqk1s3
7. @swsw3073's "Something Just Like This" By The Chainsmokers & Coldplay Cover Song
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Special Mentions
I want to mention more people, but I keep my judging strict for a reason. Many of you inspire me and make an impact. There simply are too many wonderful artists here, which is why open mic continues to grow. Keep playing and sharing please.
Artists On My Radar From Week 101
@esthersanchez @eternalbeat @steemmatt @swsw3073 @lyndsaybowes @lillywilton @mayneth @juanchez @moccamonica @wilins @alejandra23 @minuetoacademy @rodrigo98 @maximilianoflute @ivan.atman @nikornkulatnam @salvadorhr18 @skycorridors @dreamrafa @jotadiaz12 @enriquesalgadoc @cristmounicou
Apparently a lot of people don't know that I, @Verbal-D, am a Hip Hop Emcee as much as I am a singer/songwriter/beat producer, so I will continue to showcase from now on The Song that inspired @Luzcypher to create the Open Mic Contest that we are all apart of today. I hope it inspires you to write original music.
"The Official Steemit Song" By @Verbal-D, Feat. @Papa-Pepper & @EdgarStudio
Fast Lane Beat (Prod. By Verbal D)
More original music from me coming very soon, stay tuned to my profile these weeks. I'll be releasing more live performances and professionally recorded tracks shortly.
Thank you for viewing and reading this post in its entirety, I hope you enjoyed it for what it's worth.
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Next Post coming tomorrow
man, only feel love in your words, glad to read this, thank you <3.
You're very welcome bro. It is nothing but love and appreciation. Keep it up!
Thank you so much my friend for taking me part of your top 5!! It really feels awesome to be in the Open Mic again!! You're awesome! and OF COURSE I'll be glad to collab with you, just tell me when and lets go!
woot woot! awesome week
Thank you so much... Awww :) It was a simple one, though for me the lyrics of this one are important and I kind of have in my head the version it's going to be... yet it was an honest and simple unplugged while hiking take, as my lap harp is an usual companion :) and I'm so honoured you found it worth to pick... Thank you immensely! :)
Cool entries and nice tunes. Yo D you should check your discord. Peace.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-week-101-winners-see-who-won-open-mic-and-join-us-this-week #openmic #music #contest #challenge #musicians #songwriters #socialmedia #songs #songwriters
Thank you very much @verbal-d for including me on your list :).. I always feel honored to share a spot in the top 5 among the talent that's going around here :) .. Thank you for noticing my lately more produced entries.. maybe that's a format I can continue from now on .. hopefully I don't lose rhythm in submitting entries :D . Cheers!
¡Hey! Thanks for that special mention. I like special Jajajajaja Greetings, dude!