Steemit's Official Open Mic Judge @Verbal-D's Top 5 Entries For Week 60 (Original Blog)
Steemit Open Mic Week 60
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. @lisamalletart’s "Nouveaux-Visages" Original Song
Skill recognizes skill and you truly are talented as we have highlighted before with your partner by your side and such as this solo showcases, you perform in multiple languages and multiple rhythmic styles and vocal approaches. As a singer, I definitely appreciate your spot on beautiful voice and the silly notes you sang in French. As a pianist and guitar enthusiast, I commend and appreciate your seamless and smooth guitar strumming. The best part of this awesome performance is, as an emcee, I really enjoyed your Spanish rapping towards the end. I am a sucker for good high quality Hip Hop and you nailed it flawlessly. Much respect and thank you for keeping the bar high for all your fellow contestants. It makes judging much easier especially this being a catchy and fine tuned original song.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@lisamalletart/open-mic-week-60-or-nouveaux-visages-or-original-song
2. @granaddiction’s ”No Bebo Mas” Original Song
Talk about nice singing vocals. It’s amazing to see a singer hit so many notes within a performance like this. Your range is easily highlighted in this wonderful original song. The chorus is very catchy and you did great from start to finish pouring your soul into every word to bring out the depth of the meaning of this song. It gave me a bit of reminiscence of Maxwell’s falsetto voice, as well as, Prince’s high end singing style. Such a great range is truly a gift and talent to share with the world and you know how to use it to your advantage when writing and composing your material. I look forward to more of your entries.
3. @pechichemina's "Lejos" Original Song
Your gracefully soft approach to how you perform your wonderful original songs is what allows you to have extra care and attention to your vocal projection and the curving of the sweet notes that change alongside in harmonies to your humbling guitar chord progressions. This is so full of soul, life and emotion like your other entries have been and you consistently brand your unique style with impacting music. If anyone needs to calm down, explore the ambience of freedom, love and peace, as well as ponder life questions and purpose, I would direct them to listen to your music. Even before translating your music into English, the beautiful sounds you create are welcoming and easy going.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@pechichemena/steemit-open-mic-week-60-original-song-lejos
4. @onetruebrother’s "Fair-Lily" Original Song
For all animal lovers, especially dog owners, this one hits deep in the heart. I love music with a purposeful meaning and a message. To lose a precious part of your life such as what’s transpired in this storytelling song, it reminds us of how fleeting life can be. The emotional aspect of this song reminds me of my own dog naturally and I know the feeling of having such a loyal and comforting companion always sticking by your side through any situation, who would defend and protect you, and gives an unconditional love worthy of acceptance as a family member. To some people, domestic dogs are just dogs and domestic cats are just cats, but it’s more profound and deeper than that. This song is a beautiful memoir to a sweet soul named Lily and I bid her a peaceful eternal rest. Thanks for sharing with us another great and intimately personal piece.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@onetruebrother/steemit-openmic-week-60-original-song-fair-lily
5. @zhusatriani’s ”Farruca Flamenco" Cover Song
You are easily one of my favorite guitarists when you showcase your Flamenco prowess. Your Flamenco style was the reason you had caught my ear in the first place and I am extremely happy to hear more of these kinds of entries trickling back in to keep the cultural diversity on the high end within our communtiy. You played this with such precision and ease yet with an energetic flair of picking and strumming unmatched to other styles. I always get hyped listening to a Flamenco, the sound awakens the soul with vibrant life and momentum and you performed this piece really well. Thanks for this gem.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@zhusatriani/steemit-openmic-week-60-farruca-flamenco
Honourable Mentions
My Top 7 In No Particular Order
1. @nadabrahmasounds’ ”Echoes” Original Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@nadabrahmasounds/steemit-open-mic-week-60-hernan-suarez-echoes-original-song-pantam-composition
2. @steemmatt’s ”Drum Solo" Original Composition/Improv
https://steemit.com/openmic/@steemmatt/steemit-open-mic-week-60-original-drum-solo-need-headphones-or-speakers-w-good-bass
3. @claratymusic’s "Someone Like You" By Adele Cover Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@claratymusic/steemit-openmic-week-60-claraty-someone-like-you-cover
4. @kodieamos’ "American Pie" Cover Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@kodieamos/steemit-openmic-week-60-american-pie-cover-by-kodie-amos
5. @the-viele-maxim’s "To The Moon" Original Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@the-vile-maxim/steemit-openmic-week-60-original-to-the-moon
6. @mogatiexperiment’s "Nabundearé" By Nicole Bunout Cover Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@mogatiexperiment/open-mic-week-60-mogati-steemit-experiment-nabundeare-nicole-bunout
7. @drewley’s "Soundtrack Of Dreams" Original Song
https://steemit.com/openmic/@drewley/steemit-open-mic-week-60-soundtrack-of-dreams-original-piano-composition
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Thanks a ton for the mention @verbal-d! It is truly an honor. Keep up the good work man!
You are most welcome @the-vile-maxim! You made a really deep song with some great messages inside. Keep up the good original music.
So, I was about to head upstairs to my music loft to try and humbly resurrect and re-write another “Song from the Attic” when I saw that you had just dropped your top-5. Naturally, I had to put everything on hold to check out your picks and read your reviews.
As is typical, there were no disappointments to be found – at all. Great picks and mentions, brother!
I especially liked your write-up on “Fair Lily.” It is quite apparent and much appreciated that you realize just how strong a familial bond that is able to manifest between people and their most loyal companions. And yeah, your words drew even more tears beyond those already drawn by @onetruebrother… You rock, “D!”
Dang, I'm falling behind on all these replies, so sorry bro lol
I am glad you checked out my reviews, when I have time, I try to do the same for you and others. Thank you very much for the cool feedback and heartfelt words bro. I lost my dog awhile back and made a rough draft song of his passing, @onetruebrother made a beautiful song for Lily, and it also tears me up, I aimed to do the same thing for my "Bear", he was truly a gentle giant.
Here's the link bro.
Honestly, I would really love to rerecord this one
https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@verbal-d/melodious-music-memoirs-11-all-dogs-go-to-heaven-r-i-p-bear-original-song
That was a very touching post, D. Your "Bear" was quite the beautiful boy! Glad you had him and that he had you for the time he was here... Loved your lyrics for him, but was a bit disappointed that the sound-cloud song could not be found - I'd sure like to hear it one day...
Oh thanks for pointing that out my friend. I must fix that ASAP! I will send you the file today in discord it is a must listen even though it is extremely rough. It makes me very emotional to say the least
Thank you very much for your time and effort.
@steemmatt, congrats on the honorable mention!! 🎉
This is the beauty of support and encouragement within our community :)
You're very welcome @steemmatt, thanks for your support and participation
Wow, @verbal-d I'm so honoured to be featured on this top right next to all those talented people this week. Thank you very much for this opportunities! I'm in love with open mic!
I really enjoyed your original song. You earned your top position @granaddiction. You are most welcome, the open mic community rocks!
Thanks for the mention brother!
You are most welcome, you were quite ridiculous with your skilled playing, I loved your song. Please enter more often, you bring something unique and wonderful to our contest!
Thank you so much @verbal-d for your very kind words over my music and for the mention ! Thanks for taking your time to understand our emotional input as artists , not just for me , but for everyone here in the community! Cheers!
You are very welcome, sorry for the late reply.