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Steemit Open Mic Week 89 Part 1
Steemit Open Mic Week 89 Part 2
Steemit Open Mic Week 89 Part 3

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THIS WEEK HAD 275 VALID ENTRIES!

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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, @Aggroed & @Teamsteem as witnesses here https://steemit.com/~witnesses, all three of whom are our biggest supporters who help to run, fund, curate, build and expand the Open Mic Contest.

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1. @armandolnrs' "My Childhood/Mi Niñez" Original Song

The wondrous sounds you all have created are deserving of high praise. You sang and performed so harmonically and beautifully, and this original entry has a ridiculous amount of high replay value. I have put this absolute and cinematically sounding masterpiece on repeat on numerous occassions daily since I first heard it and it gives such an awe inspiring and captivating sound, filled with soul, love, joy, happiness, reminiscent memories and a multitude of other good vibrations and frequencies. Your voices were intertwined as one and equally independently skilled when showcasing the various melodies that wrapped around each other to display your experience and talents to our pleased listening ears. Thank you for providing such a timeless gem, it should not be underappreciated or overlooked. You have truly gifted us the gift of music and this is one for the playlist without a second of hesitation. Looking forward to what you share with us next.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@armandolnrs/5qz0qlx5

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2. @minuetoacademy's "Trovador" Original Song

You sir, are one eloquently gifted professional singer. You brought this original song to life and put on a display of sheer skill, effective delivery and tonal control with a ebb and flow of crescendos and descrendos that accented and emphasized the overall journey of this encompassing and mesmerizing performance. You have an impressive talent in songwriting and piano composing, as you do with presenting the final finished art with a gentleman’s poise. The high quality production of this entry, and your skillful piano playing is appreciated as well and this was such a great original that you have shared with us. Thank you for creating this moment and not keeping it hidden from this community, as often as musicians and songwriters do for lack of confidence or other issues within their own artwork. You definitely have a gem on your hands and I’m looking forward to what you perform for us next.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@minuetoacademy/steemit-open-mic-week-89-minuetoacademy-trovador-original

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3. @darrenclaxton's ”Resolve" Original Song

Just like my last week’s review, your music is really starting to grow on me and you are more in your pocket of aces and in the zone with your A class performances. This was such a deep felt, homewelcoming and heartwarming display of emotions, constructed off the high esteem, respect, admiration and unconditional love you have for your father, something many of us have the privilege and blessing to also know, understand and appreciate with our fathers as well. Your lyrics were deep as a secret well and your performance was riveting with energy and compassion. I loved the entire song especially when you picked up the pace and tempo from the 2 minute mark and this gem of a song “will be with us tomorrow, today...” Hands down my new favorite hit from you. Thanks for sharing this gem with us, looking forward to your next masterpiece.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@darrenclaxton/1ef5r7ag

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4. @fax4u's ”I Can't Go On Without You" By Kaleo Cover Song

You are consistent as you are soulful with that great voice that you effortlessly cascade over your smooth piano playing. You always deliver great cover choices and put on a display of positive energy and your love for music is easily seen and heard and translates well in your entry. Your rift runs and stylish vibrato compliment this song with depth and character makig this an easy choice for my top 5. I thoroughly enjoyed your performance and appreciate you bringing your talents at 100% to raise the bar and standards for your musical peers. Thanks for sharing this gem and looking forward to what you perform next.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@fax4u/steemit-openmic-week-89-i-can-t-go-on-without-you-cover-fax4u

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5. @yessellyloscomps' "Lovesong (Lounge Version)" By The Cure Cover Song

I am hardly ever disappointed when I heard an entry from Yessell and her very capable, skillful and experienced band and this entry is no exception. You all have brought high quality music once again to bless our ears and thank you for these moments. Yessell, you are such a talented, versatile and widely ranged singer and you provide captivating lead vocals each and everytime. Your usual high energy performances are always exciting as they are entertaining, but this performance was just as enjoyable but more laid back, relaxed, classy and smooth. Your band complimented you well, I especially enjoyed the drummer’s unorthodox rhythmic patterns and the entire musicality of this performance. Please keep up the great music, thank you for sharing this gem with us all. Definitely looking forward to what you perform next.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@yessellyloscomps/steemit-openmic-89-lovesong-lounge-version-the-cure

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Honourable Mentions

My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )

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1. @moderndayjester's "Original Piano Piece/MDJ" Original Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@moderndayjester/steemit-open-mic-week-89-eternal-judge-original-mdj

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2. @elliotjgardner's "Risk" By Deftones Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/cover/@elliotjgardner/steemitopenmicweek89-risk-deftonescover-yzq292rq37

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3. @moccamonica's "Me acostumbré a esta sin ti" By Chucho Valdez Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@moccamonica/steemit-open-mic-week-89-cover-me-acostumbre-a-estar-sin-ti-by-moccamonica

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4. @carlosvidal's ”Chandelier" By Sia Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@carlosvidal/steemit-open-mic-week-89-or-chandelier-sia-sentimiento-acustico-ft-andrea-bortone

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5. @lecocoramos' "Hallelujah" By Leonard Cohen Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@lecocoramos/steemit-open-mic-week-89-hallelujah-cover-by-coco-ramos

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6. @carlosgu's "Registro" By Antonio Lauro Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@carlosgu/yajvl2gv

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7. @honeymoon's "Can't Help Falling In Love" By Elvis Presley Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@honeymoon-1611/3rwgrk2g

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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 89

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@juanmolina @digitalopus @juanhobos @lk666 @michellemusica @siomarasalmeron @drewley @drumeraonline @rodolfoyanez @yonderarrietajr2 @franyelisanchez @jqalirio @senzenfrenz @desiesk @maximilianoflute @rjcha @dianakyv @orlandogonzalez @daily-musings @shookriya @mendike @jons0318 @k0wsk1 @johannesburghart @dustinseth @michelleozza @damcrow @samidbarid @yulita @dreamrafa @ylich

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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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"End Of My Season"

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"Get With The Blockchain" Feat. @Papa-Pepper & @SenseiTeekay

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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