Steemit's Official Open Mic Judge @Verbal-D's Top 5 Entries For Week 134 (Original Blog)
Steemit Open Mic Week 134
I'm Back From The Hospital, My Left Arm Is Still Healing But I Am Back With A New Style Of Reviewing. It is actually what I always wanted to do, but I just realized it now, which is...Rhyming Reviews, because I am an Emcee & Poet to the core...But it took me long enough to even think of this idea lol Maybe because I wanted to give a more professional approach to the song review process of the Open Mic Contest, but this new way of judging for me is so much more enjoyable, so that I can give back to you the best way I know how, which is through the art of lyricism and intentional poetics. Please enjoy.
My Top 5 In Order
As one of the 5 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, @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, @PRC & @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. @skyblues' "Just The Two Of Us" By Grover Washington Cover Song
So bluesy, so truly, perfectly suited just like a two piece. No need to be picky or choosy, with this entry you're not losing. If music was a mystery, you surely would clue me, the way you sing is so easy and smoothly, heart felt and soul's groovy.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@skyblues/steemit-open-mic-week-134
2. @silentscreamer's "Let It Be" By The Beatles Cover Song
At second place you stay, that's how I'll let it be. Your voice is a silk delivery, with curved notes, cursive lettering. If life was a race you are leaps and bounds ahead of me, the way you wield your violin with grace is to my ears such a musical pleasantry, heavenly.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@silentscreamer/let-it-be-steemit-openmic-week-134
3. @danieldedosd2's "La Negra" By Antonio Lauro Cover Song
So many beautiful layers in La Negra, the praise you deserve, more than mega. This flowed like a feather in the wind, or a leave on a stream, uninterrupted by what swims. This is a light of hope and bright bliss, when the world can look dim, if people are looking for a pro guitarist, we'll point at you and say, "That's him!"
4. @vanne's "Love Strings" By Júlio Melgar Cover Song
Let us thank God for what He brings, for God is love, and we see what love brings. We love what you sing, entangled in love strings, the comfort like what a hug brings, hidden beauty like gloved-rings, this performance was moving, and touching...
https://steemit.com/openmic/@vanne/steemit-open-mic-week-134-love-strings-memorial-
5. @aidarojaswriter's "I Don't Wanna Be You Anymore” By Billie Eilish Cover Song
You don't want to be them anymore, but people want to be you more. With performances like these, we would love to see you more. You gave us a bit of your soul and heart as you outwardly poured. Dropping gently into the low notes that bounce up from your core. This was a great cover choice, encore, encore.
Honourable Mentions
My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )
1. @drewley's "Black Balloon” By The Goo Goo Dolls Cover Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@drewley/steemit-open-mic-week-134-black-balloon-by-the-goo-goo-dolls
4. @donlucho's "Solo Con Tu Recuerdo" By Jorge Luis Chacin Cover Song
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https://steemit.com/dtube/@donlucho/6p7pqu2w
5. @ylich's "Cristal" By Simón Díaz Cover Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@ylich/steemitopenmicweek134-cristalcoverbyylich-vwotjgfnoo
7. @exzorltg's "Todo Un Día De Gracias" By Jeronimo Verdun 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.
Artist On My Radar From Week 134
@gaborockstar @rbatan @raymondelaparra @luisalbertoulloa @esthersanchez @xxxplasticman @maycorjerjes18 @mayneth @orlandogonzalez @steevc @alexbiojs @lk666 @tarotbyfergus @natashamartinez @organduo @barski @jubei333 @maximilianoflute @juanmolina @alfredmusic @nnorukaanointing @coruscate @juanchez
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
A Must Read Rap Verse Of Why I Love Hip Hop
Creating & Sharing Positive, Conscious, & Inspiring Hip Hop To All
Click Green Title Above To Read
More original music from me coming very soon, stay tuned to my profile this week. 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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Wow @verbal-d, I think you published the wrong post...! :-O
No, I m catching up for all the open mic post I was not able to judge when I was in the hospital for my left arm and the surgeries. lol I have never missed an open mic week since becoming an official judge, so I plan to do all the late ones. I will catch up. I am determined.
Working on Open Mic Week 135, 136 & 137 soon, please be patient. Thanks @ylich!
Great! I'm sorry for not reading first... :-(
I hope your arm is better and you get well soon!!!
And thanks for including me in the honorable mentions! :-D
No worries! I am healing and getting stronger every day. My arm looks like frankenstein at the moment lol.
You are most welcome, I enjoy your positive, up beat and lively performances. You play music that heals!
Wow, these are really nice words!!! So, if my music heals, don't stop to listen to it... 🤣
But of course, I listen to all your entries with a smile my friend
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that is called conviction! Many successes!
Yes indeed, I am quite determined and persistent for progress. Much success to us all.
I did not know you were at rest, and the weeks I had participated said inside me: "how strange that @verbal-d has not published" ... it's a pleasure that you're sharing again with us, I think you describe very well and that characterizes a poet WELCOME again, I hope you recover faster, you are very much appreciated!
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Yeah I need lots of rest, thanks for thinking of me. I am glad to be back with you all, enjoying all your wonderful gifts of music and giving back how I can as well. Much health happiness and peace to you. Appreciate you as well.
Hello, my brother. I feel very happy because you have known how to connect with the essence of a song that, even today, continues to hurt @edwardstobia and me. "Bad company", although it is my responsibility, is a song inspired by certain experiences of Edwards. For me it is a great honor that you have highlighted his presentation and that you have deepened the substance. I send you many affections and I wish you much health and prosperity. Infinite hugs!
You're very welcome bro, it was a great song, but you and edward commented on the wrong post. Can you repost these same comments to the actual post for week 135?
Wow... What a joy that you have found the essence of the song which as @wilins says "are verses reflected from my life" thankful for this mention. Much love for you brother and big hug
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All love indeed, and I am happy to search and find such a deep essence in your song.
You have commented on the wrong post, lol Can you please post your comment to Post Open Mic Week 135?
That is the correct week and post. Thanks bro.
Much love