Steemit's Official Open Mic Judge @Verbal-D's Top 5 Entries For Week 58 (Original Blog)
Steemit Open Mic Week 58
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 had many many gems and wonderful music to heal the soul and move the hearts, and there were still many talented performers who entered, so forgive me if I didn't list you, I definitely heard everyone's entries. See you next week!
1. @matisotoaguilar’s ”Mogati - Calor - Warmth” Original Song
You two presented a wonderfully powerful duo. Your musical chemistry was super on point and the energies intertwined seamlessly with how well you both performed together in sync rhythmically. I was captivated from the beginning all the way to the end and I was vibing to the cultural essence that permeated through the music. By the way I loved how serious @gokulramdas was in the beginning and then lightened up and became more immersed in the song as you both progressed forward. Thank you for your amazing entry. Look forward to hearing more from you both.
2. @pechichemena's "Dicen" Original Song
This original song was straight from the depths of your heart. Your soft approach to how you presented this gem worked well with the welcoming smooth vibes you cascaded the audience with. This is such an easy going flowing song that connects with many emotions. The chord changes along with your harmonic vocals really made this a pure joy to listen to and I repeated this several times. Definitely one for the playlist. Thank you for your memorable entry.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@pechichemena/steemit-open-mic-week-58-original-song-dicen
3. @lyndsaybowes's "Kathy" Original Song
I'm really happy you took on this experiment with turning such poetry into a catchy, melodic and heavily moving song. This reminds me of so many rough memories, both good, sad and bad intertwined with saying farewell and disconnecting from old faces and personalities who are just a distant glimpse of the far back past. This may be an extremely brand new song and I know that feeling that you just want to share with the world the song as song as you finished mapping out the last few notes for completion. You performed this so well with your giving heart, bringing life to these lyrics and I felt every note you sang. Truly a great entry, you earned your place on my list for sure.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@lyndsaybowes/steemit-open-mic-week-58-kathy-original-song
4. @tarotbyfergus's "Sweet Gina" Original Song
It's a beautiful thing to witness you grow so much in this competition. You truly put everything on the line and you gave it your all. Your singing and playing were full of energy and realness. When you put so much passion into your performances, your conviction fused with your musical skills easily separates you from your competition. You shared all your emotions and created a strong original song that speaks to many of us who have had a broken heart before. All this came from a bottle of rum and 3 days of sleep deprivation? What a way to turn it all around into something creatively enjoyable, thanks for this entry. Look forward to your next one.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@tarotbyfergus/steemit-open-mic-week-58-sweet-gina-original-song
5. @introspectiva’s ”Tonada De Luna Llena” By Simon Diaz Cover Song
You both had so much fun with this entry. I love your energy and enthusiasm and the happiness you both radiate while performing music is so evident and contagious, which the best effect to have on your listening audience. You both have nice singing voices and this was a great cover choice. This indeed does have an enchanting vibe to it, making it hard not to bob your head or dance to. This was a sweet duo from you two, and I hope you continue to enter into the Steemit Open Mic Contest. You are quite talented.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@introspectiva/steemit-open-mic-week-57-tonada-de-luna-llena-by-simon-diaz-cover
Honourable Mentions
My Top 7 In No Particular Order
1. @voyceatlas’s ”Hail To The Chief” Original Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@voyceatlas/steemit-open-mic-week-58-hail-to-the-cheif-by-voyceatlas-original-music
2. @teukurobbybinor’s ”Turning Grey" Original Composition
https://steemit.com/openmic/@teukurobbybinor/steemit-open-mic-week-58-reverbdelay-4-original-composition-turning-grey-2017119t152117375z
3. @saramiller's "Steem Castle Freestyle" Original Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@saramiller/steemit-open-mic-week-58-steem-castle-freestyle-original-at-a-castle-w-special-guest-appearances-quinneaker-everlove
4. @donnacharlie's "Love You Harder" Original Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@donnacharlie/steemit-open-mic-week-58-original-song-love-you-harder-or-donna-charlie
5. @afrao0's "Redemption Song" Cover Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@afrao0/steemit-open-mic-week-58-redemption-song
6. @aidarojaswriter's "Barco De Naufragio" Original Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@aidarojaswriter/steemit-open-mic-week-58-original-song-barco-de-naufragio-by-aida-rojas
7. @dreamrafa's "The Executioner" Original Improv Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@dreamrafa/steemit-open-mic-week-58-the-executioner-improvisation
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Damn “D” – I still can’t get over just how poetically expressive and on point you are with your prose, dude! You have such an amazing way of articulating just how you connect with each of these artists and their respective performances. Loved all your picks and honorable mentions too! Much love, brother!
Thank you very much bro. I do love poetry and what better way to share that love than to reciprocate it through the feedback I can give back to the wonderful musicians who put their heart mind and soul out there for us for our enjoyment? I am glad you enjoyed my list, I will definitely check yours out after I've gotten caught on some of my replies waiting for me. Much love bro, glad to have you on board as a judge. I saw you got your list out early, you are crazy swift!
That Kathy tune was actually quite pleasant. I already heard the other tunes via the other judges picks lol. this one was an odd one out tho, good find actually ~
Thanks bro, I felt the same way when I didn't see her on any of the other judge's list but she had already made my list on the first listen through, it definitely stood out and struck me with a real connection.
Hello! Thank you so much for your words...we definitely plan on posting more videos :) I'm excited!! working on the one for week 59..will be posting it in a few hours :)
You are most welcome, I look forward to more of your videos. I'll be sure to listen to your entry and the other 100 possible entries for week 59 :) haha
Thank you so much, reading your sweet words put a tear in my eye :) You're too kind Verbal-D!! *SMILES
You are most welcome. You are deserving every compliment and acknowledgement for all of the powerful music you continuously share with us with a meaningful message and purpose. You're an original, true artist worth the recognition and praise.
Speechless... <3 <3 <3
Exellent choice
Thank you very much my friend
You are welcome
Good.
have you forgotten me .. ???
Thank you. No I haven't forgotten you. I just don't like how pushy you are.
does my action make you force ... ??
Forgive me
Thanks for understanding.
You are forgiven.
yea.
Thank you for showcasing a package of wonderful music for all to hear and appreciate. There truly is talent in your post! Enjoyed the treasures of these songs.
You are most welcome, yes there are many talented artists here indeed and it is a blessing to showcase their gifts to our Steemit Community
Thank you so much @verbal-d!
It means everything as a singer for people to connect with the song.
If I had a frown, it's upside down :)
You are very welcome @tarotbyfergus,
You gave one heck of a performance, you made it easy for us to connect.
So glad to hear you're smiling. Look forward to hearing your next one.
Thank you so much @verbal-d for your kind words in this little song of mine , it makes me happy to see it has reached you makes me so glad :) , this song is a special one for me , so your words mean a lot . Thanks again and cheers !
You're very welcome @pechichemena, I have your song stuck in my head. It truly is an amazing song. Thank you again for sharing it with us. Your last performances were also nice. Best of success, Cheers
@verbal-d ... Thank you very much .. :)
You're most welcome :)