Steemit's Official Open Mic Judge @Verbal-D's Top 5 Entries For Week 118 (Original Blog)

verbal-d (71)in #openmic • 6 years ago (edited)

Steemit Open Mic Week 118

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, @Luzcypher, @Curie, @Aggroed, @Helpie, @Lukestokes, & @Teamsteem as witnesses here https://steemit.com/~witnesses, all of whom are our biggest supporters who help to run, fund, curate, build and expand the Open Mic Contest.

1. @kayclarity's "Somewhere Over the Rainbowr" By Eva Cassidy Cover Song

One Question. What can't you sing? This was a butter smooth and gently breezy acoustic cover entry. You melt the listeners over and over with your intensely gratifying songbird vocals. Thanks for sharing always, looking forward to your next one.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@kayclarity/steemit-open-mic-week-118-somewhere-over-the-rainbow

2. @k0wsk1's "Sex And Candy" By Marcy Playground Cover Song

You are very casual and welcoming with this laid back cover performance. The musical skills you possess easily pour through the screen and speakers and this was a treat from start to finish. Great cover choice as always, you played and performed this with a fluid consistency. Looking forward to your next gem piece.

https://steemit.com/dtube/@k0wsk1/nfjswybc

3. @adreini's "Revolution" Cover Song

As per usual, you play the guitar wonderfully and seamlessly with a focused, intense love for perfection and the impact of music. You finally achieved your goal and learned this entire piece by ear, impressive and noteworthy. Congrats on that and thank you for sharing the fruits of your hard labor with us. It was not for naught and I am ready for your next masterpiece entry.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@adreini/steemit-open-mic-week-118-revolution

4. @montycashmusic's "Lakes Of Fear" Original Song

Great original song man. You really put a lot of thought and emotion into this one and the guitar chords were also a good choice of melancholic sweet melodies. I would love to read the lyrics as well. Thank you for sharing this piece with us, looking forward to hearing more.

https://steemit.com/dtube/@montycashmusic/y8aystu2

5. @drewley's "Fireflies" By Owl City Cover Song

Solid performance this week you guys gave us another quality entry to remind us of just how much passion and fun you two and your chemistry as musicians go. You hold your own and the piano playing is beyond pleasant and the harmonies you both sing to one another are not to go unnoticed. Keep up the great entries and good cover choices. We enjoy them all, be it original or other. Looking forward to the next one.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@drewley/steemit-open-mic-week-118-fireflies

Honourable Mentions

My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )

1. @katrina-ariel's "Sky" By Florence + The Machine Cover Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@katrina-ariel/steemit-open-mic-week-118-cover-sky-full-of-song

2. @dreamrafa's "Ghost Of Perdition Intro" By Opeth Cover Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@dreamrafa/steemit-open-mic-week-118-ghost-of-perdition-intro-opeth-cover

3. @thesimpson's "Thesimpson" Original Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@thesimpson/steemit-openmic-week-118-thesimpson

4. @tomashofficial's "Fix You" By Coldplay Cover Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@tomashofficial/steemit-open-mic-week-118-fix-you-cover-coldplay

5. @isabelmetlige's "Sweet Child O' Mine" By Guns N' Roses Cover Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@isabelmetlige/open-mic-118-sweet-child-o-mine-cover

6. @tarotbyfergus's "Jolene" By Dolly Parton Cover Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@tarotbyfergus/steemit-open-mic-week-118-jolene-cover

7. @markaustin's "I'm Leavin' Town"Original Song

https://steemit.com/openmic/@markaustin/steemit-openmic-week-118-original-i-m-leavin-town

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.

Artist On My Radar From Week 118

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