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Steemit Open Mic Week 80

My Top 5 In Order

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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.

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1. @breakoutthecrazy's "Fool For You" Original Song

Nothing foolish about this song at all. Hands down it is so catchy, and wonderfully composed. You both have such great chemistry as quality performers and can sing impressively individually as you do paired in awe inspiring harmonies. This kind of song just gets better with time. Don't know how many times I have put this on repeat lol and sing along with you in joy. Definitely the epitome of what a romantic song should be. Easily a song that could top the charts in mainstream, although I'm not big on the industry anyway, but I could easily shower this kind of entry with a multitude of compliments and praises. You both deserve high recognition for this instant hit. Truly a sensational creation that has a seemingly endless amount of replay value. You were a breeze to me to place at the top of my list for this week. Thank you for sharing this gem and without a doubt am looking forward to what you share with us next.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@breakoutthecrazy/steemit-openmic-week-80-break-out-the-crazy-fool-for-you-original-song

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2. @novumorganon's "Swallow" Original Song

Welcome back music aficionado! So glad to see you back among the numerous amounts of entries we get each week and once again you arise to the occasion with an extremely powerful and rawly passionate performance with a one of a kind original. Your lyrics are quite deeply embedded in self reflection, painful experience and wisdom. I really appreciated how you crafted those lines and how you stringed them one by one intentionally for contemplation and ponderation. From 2:29 mark to 3:24 was some soul shattering and revealing moments of pain, strength, hope and conviction. This is definitely a song that can captivate in any setting, from an intimate audience to a large concert stage. You ended the song well with the bucolic inserts, bringing inner peace to the forefront of the tumultuous turmoil of music you blessed us with. Definitely one for the playlist. Thanks for sharing this gem with us, and looking forward to your next entry without hesitation. For those of you have never heard of @novumorganon, he actually won in the Open Mic Contest about 28 weeks back for Week 52 with his highly praised cover performance of Sublime's "Santeria"

https://steemit.com/openmic/@novumorganon/steemit-open-mic-night-80-original-song-swallow

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3. @dinoromanelli's "Picture On The Wall" Original Song

I was extremely happy that this was an original from you. This was such a deeply written and moving song that tugs on the heartstrings such as you beautifully play your guitar. Your singing captured the essence of realness and true experience as you unleash a mesmerising tale many of us can relate to. It really made me reminisce on all the moments of sadness that is entailed with rejection, hurt, loss, and broken hearts and how the heart and mind try to mend from all the expectations, inner thoughts of Whys, frustrations and longings that weigh the individual down. The melodies and chords you have structured are a perfect fit for how you deliver your great lyrics and memorable chorus. I wasn’t really prepared for your entry lol You created something fantastic and genuine, only the soulless would be numb to hearing this masterpiece. Thank you for sharing this with us and we look forward to your next entry.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@dinoromanelli/steemit-open-mic-week-80-picture-on-the-wall

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4. @moccamonica's "Summertime" By George Gershwin Cover Song

First off, fantastic cover choice bringing the smooth sounds of Jazz to the forefront and representing them at a quality level. Your vibrato and runs are highly compelling with your silk-sound vocals. You have taken a classic and recreated the beauty for which it has been known for, with the help of your pianist and bassist skillfully laying jamming groundwork for you to just let loose your talented passions. Very classy and gripping performance and you didn’t take many risks, but I must note from 2:16-2:21 of the video, you broke out of that comfort zone, and you showed that you can really belt with a powerful voice if you wanted to, and it was the climax moment of this song. It was one of my favourite parts and the whole entry is just great all throughout. Thank you for sharing this gem with us and elevating the standards once more. We look forward to see what you perform next.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@moccamonica/steemit-open-mic-week-80-cover-summertime-jazz-by-moccamonica

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5. @olvidesantelmo's "Vos Estás Mirando" Original Song

You all did a really nice job creating a wonderful musical experience that was ever-changing and an enchanting journey with which us listeners could embark upon with you. The instrumentation by @roman.musica and @Ivan.deiana laid a momentum building framework for the poised and harmonious voices of @vera.carla and @luisferchav, who founded riveting bass notes throughout as well for you all to elevate on. The ebbs and flows of this original tapestry of colourful notes is what highlights the many facets of the rhythmic paces structured within. This has a very cinematic, captivating independent film score kind of vibe to it which adds to the cultural style you weave effortlessly within. It was a treat for the ears from start to finish, thank you for sharing with us this gem and we look forward to your next one.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@olvidesantelmo/steemit-open-mic-week-80-vos-estas-mirando-original-song

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Honourable Mentions

My Top 8 In A Particular Order : )

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1. @kayclarity's "We Will Carry You" Original Song

May those tragically fallen RIP and the families heal and mourn safely. Honourable cause, sweet nurturing melodies and inspiring message, and strengthening delivery. Bravo friend.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@kayclarity/open-mic-week-80-we-will-carry-you-original

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2. @gonetroppo's ”Like A Stone” Original Song

Another clean whistle performance with some great sounds and your brotherly feel good harmonies. You structure your songs very well with nice build ups and the choruses pull everything together tightly.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@gonetroppo/steemit-open-mic-week-80-like-a-stone-by-the-hinds-brothers-original-song

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3. @lauriane's ”Radioactive” By Imagine Dragons Cover Song

Very catchy cover choice and you performed it well. Definitely can tell you're passionate about music and you translate that with ease with how careful you deliver the intonations and subtleties of this deep meaning-filled song. Great job

https://steemit.com/openmic/@lauriane/gvi7uh0d

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4. @yonderarrietajr2's "Amantes" By Mike Bahia Cover Song

This was a fun entry, you're both experience singers who filled this cover entry with some positive, uplifting and beautiful harmonies. Bravo

https://steemit.com/openmic/@yonderarrietajr2/steemit-openmic-week-80-amantes-cover

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5. @kjablonski's ”Elastic Heart” By Sia Cover Song

Laid back and soothing performance with such a gifted voice you share with us. Tip my hat to you.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@kjablonski/steemit-openmic-week-80-elastic-heart-cover

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6. @steembirds' ”Steem Classic” Original Song

Your energy is contagious as always guys lol Even at 430 in the morning. Another classic that cements your legacy on the Steem Blockchain of why you're so flyyyyy, I gotta get my jetpack to hang...

https://steemit.com/openmic/@steembirds/steemit-open-mic-week-80-steem-classic-original-song

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7. @funkmedia's ”Melodia” Original Song

You produce high quality entries for our enjoyment, this was a very gratifying, enjoyable and chill jam that had some delightful harmonies intertwined in the melancholic vibes. Keep up the great music please

https://steemit.com/openmic/@funkmedia/steemit-openmic-week-80-melodia-fullband-original-theme-song-by-funkmedia

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8. @mariajruizb’s "Tanto en Ti" By Lubert Pulval Cover Song

You all three did a nice job, and @mariajruizb, your leading vocals coated charming tones across this entire piece and you had some really beautiful harmonies. You gave a very polished and technically sound performance. I really like this song, first time I ever heard it. Great cover choice and execution of it.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@mariajruizb/openmic-week-80-mariajruizb-cover-tanto-en-ti

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Special Mentions

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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.

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Artist On My Radar From Week 80

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@gibber @builtinfire @mcmusic @art-mess @futuremind @operahoser @michaeldietrich @guifaquetti @donatello @petrajordan @adreini @nelsooona @jgvinstl @wilins @juanchez @rjcha @heatherthebard @marillion @alfredmusic @drewley @danieldedosd2 @davidcentenor @markaustin @dannyhamilton @jumpmaster @marcost4 @bleeflomein @claratymusic @siomarasalmeron @sandeei @naiyagarcia24 @abelfernandez @gonetroppo @ingridkornelia @ceparl @melavie @moderndayjester @yoi @mrprecious @solburgos @dreamrafa @lozanocarmen @yrmaleza @alejandra23 @miguelblanco @aidarojaswriter @melavie @honeymoon-1611 @chaifm

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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

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This was the Very First song I released on Steemit, Please excuse the long intro but it serves a purpose lol. I definitely plan to Redo and Perform this one soon. Oh and just a heads up, in the upcoming weeks I'll be going through my library of released music one by one and sharing them here in this section, so keep a look out here. Appreciate all of you and your support, thank you.

Change The World

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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.

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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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All Gifs used from Giphy.com

Next Post coming tomorrow