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Steemit Open Mic Week 99

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. @alcoholisedbsoul’s "Unbreak My Heart" By Toni Braxton Cover Song

God bless you extremely talented twins of open mic. Your singing ranges are audibly pleasing beyond a shadow of a doubt. You hit those low end notes so effortlessly and your sisterly bond clearly is shown and expressed through how you both carefully deliver your passion and love for music. You are the true embodiment of the caliber of artistry we look for here in the open mic community. This song is truly not long enough, and @manuelmusic is holding the fort down with his great guitar playing, also enjoying the subtleties and nuances of your wonderful voices. Thank you for sharing this gem of a cover and I look forward to hearing more of your entries in the future.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@alcoholisedbsoul/steemit-openmic-week-99-unbreak-my-heart-toni-braxton-cover-alcoholisedbsoul-ft-manuelmusic

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2. @lillywilton's "How Loved You Are Original Song

The enchanting songstress strikes again. You are more than capable of creating moments within your captivating original music. The way you encompass those melodies with your silk smooth vocals can melt the most stubborn and hardened of hearts. This masterpiece truly evokes the feelings of appreciation and praise to show someone how precious they really are, whether they may see it or not, this composition will reveal that immediately as they get lost and refound with your serenading. Thank you for sharing this musical dream of a gem, and definitely looking forward to your future entries as always.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@lillywilton/rqfbmpf1

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3. @addiesworld's "Avalanche" By Bring Me The Horizon Cover Song

Whenever we received an @addiesworld's entry, we expect greatness every time. That is just the kind of bar you have set for yourself and it's something I think many of us talented musicians can relate to when we grasp for perfection with every song we put out into the universe. You have shown a tremendous amount of passion, intensity and deep intention even with the most simplistically created songs, although this cover song is that much more profound and meaningful with the way you paint your emotions into the notes and delivering that beautiful vocal so seamlessly. Let your heart and soul pour out like this every time, as you often do, it is a sight and moment to capture and enjoy. You inspire many of us with your love for the art of performing and connecting through music. Thank you for sharing this amazing cover gem, looking forward to your future entries.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@addiesworld/steemit-openmic-week-99-bring-me-the-horizon-avalanche-cover

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4. @kayclarity’s "Feels Like Home" By Chantal Kreviazuk Cover Song

There's nothing more satisfying than revisiting those soul-connective songs that reverberate memories and growth. Your warming and angelic vocals are more than fitting for doing Chantal's song justice. Your vibrato was well missed and glad you have returned to your home here in the Open Mic community, where you belong. No one sings quite like you do, and your full sound and tender details in your delivery often bring you to the tops of my lists without much fret or second guessing the order of my lists. You are as consistent and as talented as they come and it is a joy listening to you perform each week you enter. Thanks for sharing this sentimental cover with us, looking forward to your next entry for sure.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@kayclarity/open-mic-week-99-cover-of-feels-like-home-by-kay-clarity

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5. @katrina-ariel's "Back To Myself" Original Song

This was a very sweet original and it was so good to hear you open up your vocals with that wonderful uplifting and positive message you have interwoven into your melodies. The guitar chords you were strumming were very momentous and intensified as your got more and more in tune with the groove of the song and I felt I was on a musical journey with you. I was noting internally to myself, while listening, to stay true to myself and if I ever went astray, to go back to what I known, stand on and believe in. The message of a song is truly important, just as is the intention and energy and you delivered on all fronts. Wonderful singing and a great creative mind you have @katrina-ariel. Thank you for sharing this profound original with us all and giving us an important reminder for life. Looking forward to more originals from you in the future and anything you perform.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@katrina-ariel/steemit-open-mic-week-99-original-music-back-to-myself

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Honourable Mentions

My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )

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1. @nadabrahmasounds' "Running Shadows Original Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@nadabrahmasounds/otuhajfg

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2. @dianakyv's "Mi Todo Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@dianakyv/9sxg7kqa

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3. @charlotte-fay’s "Back To Black" By Amy Winehouse Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@charlotte-fay/steemit-openmic-week-99

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4. @k0wsk1’s "We're Gonna Be Friends" By The White Stripes Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@k0wsk1/xdslsiax

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5. @minuetoacademy’s "Es Por Tu Gracia" Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@minuetoacademy/steemit-openmic-week-99-minuetoacademy-es-por-tu-gracia-interpretacion

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6. @paintingangels' "Shotgun Ravens, Pale Night" Original Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@paintingangels/fkhpiy77

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7. @ingridkorneelia's "Ide Were-Were" Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@ingridkorneelia/steemit-openmic-week-99-ide-were-were-cover

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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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Artists On My Radar From Week 99

@drewley @digitalopus @siomarasalmeron @davidfar @manuelmusic @lifetipsbysn @mayneth @miguelblanco @alejandra23 @rjcha @kkarenmp @adreini @itslobianco @donatello @honeymoon-1611 @maximilianoflute @juanchez @cristmounicou @carlosvidal @papaudeme @douglasferreira @yrmaleza @abelfernandez

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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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Structural Adaptation Acoustic Version Beat

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Structural Adaptation Oriental Version Beat

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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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Next Post coming tomorrow