Steemit's Official Open Mic Judge @Verbal-D's Top 5 Entries For Week 91 (Original Blog)
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THIS WEEK HAD 218 VALID ENTRIES!
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, @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.
1. @novumorganon's "Fade" Original Song
You are one of the most underrated vocalists/talent music aficionados and high energy/passionate performers within our open mic community, and you don't enter often but when you do, you draw a crowd. I literally wait for those weeks where you enter, because I know you will not hesitate to bring your all and unleash a focused blast of passion and lasting impression making music. You always raise the bar and have consistently showed your skill and prowess in these genres. You embodied the feeling of this original song 100% and changed the tonality and aggression at all the right areas. You rocked the deep lyricism you always pen into your compositions with intense intentions and your climactic style of singing is very effective. Thank you for sharing this powerful song with us, and ripping the veil for us to these raw and real emotions you pour out. You are openmic's very own rockstar and you wield this title without hesitation. Looking forward to your next original.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@novumorganon/steemit-open-mic-night-91-original-song-fade
2. @ilazramusic's ”Mía" Original Song
Very few take the time, effort and precision to submit back to back to back complex and intricate, high quality songs, and original at that! Your musical style is so catchy, very laid back and groovy. That reggae bounce is forever intwined in the rhythmic heartbeat of your entries. Your great vocals deliver real flow and the highlights are your harmonic prowess and being able to capitalise on the momentum you build. This was a bit shorter than I would have liked, but still captivated me from start to finish. You layer with skill and transition very well. You add so much inspiration and value to our open mic community, thank you for another fresh gem and looking forward to what you bring forth next.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@ilazramusic/wxl0oo9x
3. @samidbarid's "Remember Old Places" Original Song
This is the representation of a beautiful fusion. Both talented musicians are respectfully adept and massively skilled in their departments. Shavon Bonnie Legion, our good friend and fellow open mic judge is an all around powerhouse of gifts, from singing, songwriting, guitaring and more, and Said Barid is a prolific, and highly capable original pianist composer as he is a songwriter as well. This was an extremely touching and sentimentally moving, passionate performance. The emotions are raw and tangible within the musicality of this poetic piece. I loved everything about this, from the chemistry, to the harmonies, to the melodic flows and simplistically realness of what a touched soul can express. Thank you for sharing this collaborative masterpiece, definitely looking forward to hearing more in the future.
4. @siomarasalmeron's "Slow" Original Song
I may be mistaken, but I believe this is your first original showcase of your music? If yes, or if not, it is still a very sweet sounding song, sensual and serenading. You definitely took your slow and precious time creating this wonderfully pleasing creation. The translation you provided delves into a poetic description of how love has depth and is intertwined with time, and love does strengthen as the years mature such a genuine feeling and expression. Sometimes it takes a journey with the tides of a lifelong experience to discover the power of love. Nice and slow is a great motto, never rushing into anything as the tumultuous tides of a heavy storm pushes waves crashing onto the shore. Thanks for this original gem, and sharing your gift of music, definitely looking forward to more original music from you.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@siomarasalmeron/ctm7bc5u
5. @drewsmusic's "Love Never Felt So Good" By Michael Jackson Cover Song
This was a very clean cover choice bro. You put that warm falsetto to good use with this song, showcasing your range effortlessly and coating the vibes with smooth guitar playing. Michael Jackson is definitely honoured with how you performed this with your own soulful and passionate approach, making this your own. Thank you for taking music so seriously and perfecting your craft to deliver it at this high level each time you submit. It does not go overlooked or under appreciated. You keep improving over time and inspire all the male singers to work on their falsettos as well. We all got love for the bassier, baritone styles, but to hit those notes that you do is not an easy task. It takes time and practice and you brought this song to life. Thanks for sharing this gem and looking forward to what you perform next.
Honourable Mentions
My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )
3. @dianakyv's "La Fogata/Campfire" Cover Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@dianakyv/steemit-openmic-week-91-la-fogata-by-dianakyv
6. @nadabrahmasounds' ”Original SteelPan/Hang Composition" Original Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@nadabrahmasounds/or-or-or-steemit-open-mic-week-91-or-or-or
7. @andresmandolin's "Pajarillo Joropo" By Andrés Palmar Cover Song
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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 91
@mariajruizb @valtmusic @yonderarrietajr2 @drewley @senzenfrenz @pechichemena @cezanne @addiesworld @digitalopus
@juanhobos @klynic @felixjfarfan @rodrigo98 @angelali @enriquemarval @edenmichelle @itslobianco @darrenclaxton @moccamonica @fernando.lubezki @honeymoon-1611 @gabrielamenesesg @dreamrafa @caripiano @salvadorhr18
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.
"M.A.S.H. Theme"
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
Hey thanks a lot dude! Definitely been enjoying these openmics, it's a reason to improve every week. Love it!
You are most welcome, we are definitely enjoying your high quality entries and great music. Keep it up please, it is nothing but inspiration and love within our open mic family/community.
@verbal-d you know I love you all day mate! huge come through this week as always. big pleasure to see @samidbarid in there and the collaborative piece I was ever so honored to get the chance to work with next to him and I am sure he will be over the moon to see the other judges support to his craft. So much talent here I cant even dive in fast enough or wrap my head around it all even yet. big love all day
I know it's hard sometimes getting everything all parsed and ready for a prime time Top-5, bro - but whatever wait needs to be had in anticipation of completing your reviews is totally worth it! Awesome work, brother!
I thank you so much and am extremely happy that it touched your soul. Your text was wonderfully written and made me happy. It was also an honor to make a video together with Bonnie legion! Wishing you the best, my friend.
WOW!, @verbal-d! Such a reference! I feel very honored. In fact this is my third original, but this is one of the last songs I have written, so it has something that the others don't. It is my first time in your Top, and that is pretty exciting. I loved everything you said about my song. Thanks for paying so much attention and take your time to sync with the message. Blesses!
Muchas gracias. Es mi primera participación en Open Mic y me da mucha alegría ser considerado por ti. Estaremos compartiendo aún más música. Abrazos.
De nada mi hermano. Welcome to the open mic community, looking forward to more of your great playing and wonderful music. Abrazos
Gracias! Ya hemos compartido más música. Feliz semana.
Thanks for the mention @verbal-d! Really nice selection of artists this week, everyone kills it so hard <3
You’re very welcome bro! You definitely have been putting in work and skill. Yes this week was nice!
Thank you so much for the mention and your kind words from last week's entry, too ❤️It's so cool seeing how diverse the music is here!!
You are extremely welcome, the diversity and quality keeps our community thriving with fresh original and striking material and it never gets boring ever. Keep those hits coming :)
Thanks for all your love and support @verbal-d. Steemit seemed to have some issues yesterday, but all is working now.
Click here to see who won Open Mic this week:
Steemit Open Mic Week 91 Winners See Who Won Open Mic And Join Us This Week --- by @luzcypher
Once again thank you for keeping me in mind among your mentions ... you do not know how happy it makes me see this ... I admire you for doing this work every week, watching every video of many people is not easy. thank you for this.