Steemit's Official Open Mic Judge @Verbal-D's Top 5 Entries For Week 85 (Original Blog)
Steemit Open Mic Week 85
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, & @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.
1. @builtinfire's "Tell Me I'm Wrong" Feat. @Griptight Original Song
"Time looses all, panel me inside your broken glass..." Super deep lyrics and moving performance with your bassist friend @griptight. You both brought to life a beautifully reminiscent and reflective song You never fail to uncover your deepest emotions putting your undeniable passion for music on bold display. This song has so many channels of feeling, as well as, an internal struggle from an external clash of a breaking and crumbling connection. Keep fighting strong for what you love and for who you love, man. This was a really inspiring performance and your warm, grungy, power vocals always lead our souls back home. You two have given us a gem built on momentum and profound intentions, thanks for sharing and looking forward to your next entry.
2. @ilazramusic's ”Mi Juego" Original Song
Originality, Consistency, Lyricism, Profound, Catchy, Entertaining, Grooving, and Harmonious. Your entries are becoming more and more enjoyable the more I listen to your high quality and amazing songs. You are extremely talented and innovative in how you layer and structure your music. Both versions of this song have replay value and can't get enough of the reggae style genre you are leading to the forefront of our open mic community. Please keep sharing your originals, they are such a feel good treat to the ears and bring about positive uplifting vibes and I especially enjoyed your songwriting abilities with the lyrics you've provided to us, given the majority of the translation in English conveys the approach you have taken. This entire entry is euphonic as it is memorable. Definitely one for the playlists. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to your next entry.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@ilazramusic/steemit-open-mic-week-85-mi-juego-original-song
3. @elliotjgardner's "In Between Days" By The Cure Cover Song
Welcome back man, we can always count on you bring a highly enjoyable and clean cut performance with your gifted vocals. Everything you perform is smooth and instantly gratifying. I have never heard this song before, but you perform it as your very own, which is a fine artistic aspect in light of many karaoke-esque sounding covers that we can get from time to time. This has a very genuine and welcoming vibe to it, and I know you hold music to a high standard from how you carefully sing each note and the ambitious depth to which you end on each line. I thoroughly enjoyed this entry, you made a great cover choice that is far from cliche as it is refreshing. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to whatever you plan to perform next, be it another cover or an original.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@elliotjgardner/steemit-open-mic-week-85-in-between-days-the-cure-cover
4. @paintingangels’ "Jumping Broken Fences" Original Song
You continue to create profound moments and memorable music for us to enjoy. This is another captivating and beautifully somber sounding song that strings together deep imagery and poetic phrases such as the feelings of being down and blue with the hues and colours of the rainbow to the broken jagged fences being leaped over by the sheep, I loved it all. You are definitely becoming a powerhouse of emotions and a melodious painter of words indeed. May your sweet grandmother rest in peace, and you are not only kept in company of the angels but all of us here in the open mic community as well. We are so glad you found us when you did, because you have brought so much value and have consistently bestowed to us the many gifts of music in various forms. Thank you for another moment and gem, looking forward to your next one for sure.
5. @shookriya's ”Vocalised Blue Daniel" Original Song
I think you did a fantastic job here leaping out into your creative prowess and producing some real smooth vocal sounds over this tune as well as your experienced and effortless playing of both the upright bass and guitar. You layered this with just the right amount of instrumentation and all the wondrous sounds complimented one another to create that real authentic and genuine jazz sound we all highly regard and recognise with respect and admiration. The melodies of your tranquil and fluid vocals along with the subtle harmonies of the instruments were all executed tightly and yet laid back with just the right amount of slack at the same time and really brought out the ebb and flow of this catchy groove. Thanks for this jam and gem, looking forward to what you bring out next.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@shookriya/steemit-openmic-week-85-original-vocalise-on-blue-daniel
Honourable Mentions
My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )
1. @lillywilton's "Goodnight My Love, Goodnight" Original Song
A very sweet and melodic song brought to life by your superb tonality and gentle vocals that caress the hearts and souls of all who listen.
2. @samidbarid's "I Want To Return Home" Original Song
Absolutely loved the backstory to this beautifully moving piano composition. It reminded me very much of the biblical story of the Prodigal Son. So glad you reunited with your parents and loved ones and realizing who and what matters most. The big city isn't always shining lights, fast cars and beautiful people.
3. @drewley's "Castle By The Sea" Original Song
One of your most beautiful and soul affecting compositions yet bro. I was truly moved by your wonderful playing this week. You have proved time and time again of your original genius creativity and ability to create moments.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@drewley/steemit-open-mic-week-85-castle-by-the-sea-original-piano-piece
4. @steembirds' "Spring Steem" Original Song
Keeping those harmonies as cool as you two are. Your happiness and vibrant moods are always welcoming and inspiring with your consistent and quality performances. You could captivate an audience on the spot be it at the park or on stage.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@steembirds/steemit-open-mic-week-85-spring-steem-original-song
5. @yenibe's "Con Los Años Que Me Quedan" By Gloria Stefan Cover Song
Your silky smooth and pleasing vocals are such a joy to my ears. You hardly fail to impress whether it is just you and your guitarist friend or going full band on us. You know how to be both powerfully imposing with your strong voice as well as soothing and carefully sweet like this entry.
6. @silentscreamer's "Moving On" Original Song
Beautiful original song, passionately performed vocals and superbly perfect violin playing as always. You are bringing forth some really nice collaborations and showing different flavors styles and approaches.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@silentscreamer/a2nc4631
7. @andreabortone's "Walking On Sunshine" By Kimberley Rew Cover Song
Thoroughly enjoyed your jam session with your talented family and as always your leading vocals are what bring you to the top of the lists week in and week out. Keep having fun and thank you for bringing us more positive and happy vibes.
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 85
@michaeldietrich @lynnm @gibber @musiccircle @joshuacraft @kkarenmp @mariajruizb @hienco @armoniritmia @lucybanks @manurodriguez @rodolfoyanez @salvadorhr18 @graceleon @jpabloji17 @cesaralejandro @adreini @leomolina @jaredkhamanah @ceparl @felixjfarfan @mendike @siomarasalmeron @alejandra23 @peterkrackpotkin @maximilianoflute @ferchemusico @ragnarflok @melodeons @pipomontilla @esaug @carlosgu @gabrielamenesesg @olvidesantelmo @alfredmusic @nachyacevedo @guifaquetti @paul82 @privas19 @jumpmaster @k0wsk1 @lk666 @lifetipsbysn @santiagoprimera @lostgalaxy @baiver86 @yoi @camuel @duocover @melbookermusic @yulita @dianakyv @jembee @moderndayjester @theflorescents @lorenzopistolesi @rjcha @elcaporal35 @funkmedia @jetperalta @dreamrafa @yrmaleza @beeflomein @senzenfrenz @disclaimerhffmn @spiga @lauriane @phait @addiesworld @manuelmusic @vladoramirez @dinoromanelli @normamanly @moccamonica
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.
Amnesia
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.
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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Next Post coming tomorrow
Serenaaaa (does a happy dance) ❤️
Thank God no one expects me to dance, but I have no problem creating music and literature encouraging others to dance :) lol
Oh my, I only dance privately... I may have two left feet, even on stage I conveniently keep myself busy playing instruments.
Nice job my man!
Thank you very much @luiskrupaz, appreciate that to the fullest.
Well thank you Verbal-d. Collabs add a flavor to everything. Everyone has their own style but with collabs those styles meld and something completely different and exciting comes out. Sometimes you might surprise yourself how good it is, or laugh at how bad it turns out.
Thats the value added. What ever comes out you tried and put in effort. No matter how good you are, if you do too much of the same for a long period of a time, in a short period of time, it kind of becomes spam, imo...
I know thats cheesy but im new at this kind of stuff and everything i do like this is an experience in it self.
I always tell musicians here: "DO COLLABS!"
Even if it does mean less rewards, you are building connections with others, adding variety to your content, keeping it interesting. "no man is an island"
Haha, i always want to write something with meaning when i comment so it often turns into cringe even when i read it. But who cares. hahahaah :D
Thank you so much for the honorable mention and for all your efforts here. The artists in this contest are mind-blowing. ❤️
You're very welcome @lilywilton, I made some tough calls and you just slipped out of top 5, but you did great. There are many great artists here, I try not to second guess my choices, as difficult as that may be for each of us judges.
Whooooooa!!!! You're the first judge that mention me on the Top 5, really really THANK YOU!!! this makes me really happy because the work that i do becomes from the heart and if an honorable mention makes me feel special THIS MAKES ME FEEL WAYYYYY BETTER! You're awesome @verbal-d and you can count with my original entries week by week, i won't stop to making music. Because for the hard music taste is the good music and vibes! BLESSINGS!
You're most welcome. Glad to bring you good vibes just as you give to us with your wonderful music. Blessings indeed! Original music is the best without a doubt and you do it so well
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Thanks a lot @verbal-d we really appreciate your comment, actually we are a band called Yessell & Los Compas, our Steemit account @yessellyloscomps we' ll start posting in there very soon . Thanks a lot from all of us
Great job this week @verbal-d!
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Hi @verbal-d Thank you so much. Wow you have a way with words. I listened to ur song ^ 'Amnesia' and man that is incredible. I'll be honest, I don't personally listen to alot of Hip-Hop style music but I can recognise true talent when I hear it. It's epic. I will be keeping an eye out for your upcoming releases. New fan. You're so talented man. I have a friend @betweentwo and he's a Hip-hop artist. He shows me alot of what he listens to and also shares his music with me so that's where I experience the majority of that style of music.
Excelente trabajo hermano! Muchas Gracias por la mención..