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Steemit Open Mic Week 83

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 "Pause Rewind" Original Song

The quality of all your entries is just amazing. Point blank period, I feel like I am at a highly professional live performance concert and you two deserve all the praise and acknowledgements for your hard work, perseverance and display of utterly passionate craft. Your song is a serious testament to love and romance and your melodies and harmonies are impeccably smooth and riveting with soul. I really enjoyed the structuring of you both singing the verses and choruses individually like a dialogue that takes place between two concerned and caring lovers and then you intertwine towards the latter half of the song in sync chemistry. You are consistently impressive each week you join and inspire many of us with your gifts of music. Thank you for another original gem, I, for one, am awaiting your EP and wish you nothing but more success and the best. Looking forward to your next entry.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@breakoutthecrazy/49rj2v0h

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2. @drewsmusic’s "Down The Road" Original Song

Just want to let you know I have kept you on my radar and a few times on my honourable mentions list and you are truly holding your own here amongst our extremely talented community. You have such a genuine feel good universal vibe to your music, and this original in particular is laid back, yet grooving and really tightly sung with your soulful runs and nice touch ups on the guitar's melodic flaring. You remind me a lot of my best friend as well, in terms of performance and subtle stylistic aspects that you possess. Keep up the silk smooth sounds, the tonality of this acoustic hit is without a doubt something to inspire and impress us listening to what you've graciously created. High quality and already sounds radio-prepped, keep up the consistent talent and thank you for sharing this memorable gem with us. Looking forward to your next entry.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@drewsmusic/steemit-openmic-week-83-down-the-road-original

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3. @alcoholisedbsoul's "I Do" By Stevie Wonder Cover Song

@Manuelmusic held it down skilfully as always on the guitar, creating the right vibes to groove and move to for your voices to come together and create a musical memory as this. As I have stated before, you both are quite the dynamic duo and being twin sisters is a nice surprise and plus, but the chemistry is undeniable, you transitioned between each other's sections with ease. You both can sing very powerfully, with wonderful vibrato, great vocals runs, and with a lot of passionate soul. You know how to have fun, the harmonies were clean you were able to translate that positive energy and your love for music to us, your listening audience. Also, the fact that you chose such a difficult song by the likes of the great Stevie Wonder and perform it with such attitude and personality, bringing this classic hit to life, is what made this entry a clear top 5 entry to me. Thanks for sharing this moment with us all, and looking forward to your next entry.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@alcoholisedbsoul/steemit-openmic-semana-83-all-i-do-stevie-wonder-alcoholisedbsoul-ft-manuelmusic-and-arrozymangophoto

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4. @yidneth's "Flame" Original Song

Would love to hear your music in some cinematic scores. Your angelic and ethereal voice is matched by few, and you truly have the gift to story tell and create poetic pockets of melodic mystery and awe. The entire song has a wondrous feel and ambience to it, majestically tuned for another realm. The verses are well woven together as spider gossamer and the catchy, flowing chorus sticks to the brain just as web efficiently does. Your ebb and flow style between reality and dream state is encompassing an entire musical experience that envelops us listeners in a lingering reflection. Everything about this entry is elegant as it is subtlety refined to deliver the message of the complexities and intricacies of love. Thank you for sharing your original other-worldly gem, this entire creation is definitely euphonic. Looking forward to what you perform next.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@yidneth/steemit-open-mic-week-83-flame-an-original-song-about-the-contradictions-of-love-photo-shoot

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5. @paulobassman's "Durmiéndome" By Jaume Pradas Original Song

Without fail, you extremely talented guys, @paulbassman, @pedromrmourato and Jaume Pradas present another snappy and appealing tune that picks up the pace from the very first resounding beat and guitar strum. Jaume Pradas' skilled melodies, percussionist-styled vocals and memorable chorus sections was just the right amount of style, even with those jazz/soul run insertions, it all came together so smoothly. The transitions were exquisitely executed, especially that minor breakdown in tempo from 3:03 to 3:37. You had a lot of energy to give and this new approach was unexpected and refreshing. You show us how to captivate a crowd and keep the engagement at a high level as professional artists, and every entry you give us is such a musical treat and raises the bar each time. Thanks again for all that you do to bring these gems to our ears, looking forward to the next one.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@paulobassman/v1vwajrr

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Honourable Mentions

My Top 10 In A Particular Order : )

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1. @steembirds' ”SMTS" (A Shitcoin Machine) Original Song

We cannot deny your greatness. You two are a powerhouse of comedic crypto cunningness. Who else can consistently write, perform and pump out crypto-related music on a high quality and entertaining echelon? Only the @steembirds. You have provided so many satirical and rhetorically humorous entries that bring back those feel good, uplifting vibes that we need in this cold and overly serious world. Keep up the Steem-related Cryptonite music that you wield against your musical competition, all in good fun of course. We are pro SMTs too of course, but this definitely caught me off guard with a nice surprise because I didn't read your disclaimer before hearing the song.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@steembirds/steemit-open-mic-week-83-smts-a-shitcoin-machine

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2. @vladoramirez's "Angela" By The Lumminers Cover Song

I really loved your entry man, it brings up good memories in my past life with special family members. Thanks for this moment and memory. You have such an effortless and refined sound. This cover choice is spot on and the guitar playing was a flawless backdrop for your warm and moving vocals This was definitely an overlooked gem from this week. Can't wait to hear what you sing next.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@vladoramirez/openmic-week-83-angela-the-lumminers-vladoramirez-colombia

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3. @moccamonica's ”Lullaby Of Birdland” By George Shearing Cover Song

What classy and jazzy style you have. Your entire band did a great job as you took this song by its reins and rode it all the way to the bank. Your super gifted singing voice and the pleasing sounds you produce is hard to ignore and resist. Please keep sharing and performing, this was definitely a fun one and you did this jazz standard beyond justice.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@moccamonica/steemit-open-mic-week-83-cover-lullaby-of-birdland-by-moccamonica

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4. @silentscreamer's "May it Be" By Enya Cover Song

There's nothing silent about this beautiful performance you have presented to us that will leave the tenderhearted screaming for more. This melodious cinematic piece highlights your skillful vocal abilities and violin prowess. You continue to show that you are an Elite performer and consistent in your qualitative artistry, capable of surprises and creating profound moments with the passion you pour into all that you do.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@silentscreamer/962n3z6d

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5. @abelfernandez’s "The Scientist" By Coldplay Cover Song

Really well sung and a very polished performance of a great hit by Coldplay. You clearly have a resounding dedication to the sound of music and it was a joy to hear you perform.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@abelfernandez/steemit-openmic-semana-83-the-scientist-cover

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6. @dominiqueguitars' ”Wait For Me” By Johnny Drille Cover Song

Your harmonic vocals, guitar playing and flute sections were a great trio of sounds. I have never heard this upbeat and driving forward song before, I almost thought it was an original and you both performed it so well. Really nice cover choice and thank you for the good vibes. Keep up the quality music and chemistry.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@dominiqueguitars/steemit-openmic-week-83-acoustic-cover-of-johnny-drille-s-wait-for-me-dominiqueguitars

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7. @lillywilton’s "Zombie" By The Cranberries Cover Song

First off, welcome to the Steemit Open Mic Community, we are happy to have you join us in the ranks of our many talented individuals and you are certainly no exception. You have a really wonderful quality to your vocal tonality and I don't think I'll get tired of hearing Zombie, and you certainly have reaffirmed that notion for me with this very cool looper rendition with delicate harmonies. Looking forward to what you perform next.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@lillywilton/steemit-open-mic-week-83-zombie-cover

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8. @andreabortone's ”Staying Alive” By Bee Gees Cover Song

So glad that you and your talented family came together to put on this show of a fun and energetic classic hit. The high energy and positive vibes are contagious and you nailed the lead vocals with your strong skillful vocal and the harmonies were full of life from all three of you. This definitely inspires future family entries. Great cover choice and an even better performance.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@andreabortone/steemit-open-mic-week-83-staying-alive-bee-gees-version-openmic-by-luzcypher-and-pfunk

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9. @funkmedia's ”Something About Us” By Daft Punk Cover Song

Very cool performance of this Daft Punk song. I have never hear of it before but you all continue to put out high quality entries and displaying creativity and great effort on an advanced level above your musical peers. Thanks for elevating the music scene here guys, we often enjoy your entries.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@funkmedia/ulb5mrcs

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10. @chrisgoans' "Wake Up" Original Song

Really enjoyed the quality content and message you and your friend weaved into this hip hop song. The lyrics are what gravitated me to your entry and they were quaite reflective and deeply rooted in in waking up the masses still barricaded in the paradigms of the worldly governing matrix of the elites. Please include lyrics to be read to any future songs, I couldn't understand everything that was being flowed from both verses but the vibes were cool and I support your movement and the approach you took, which is worth highlighting and give acknowledgements to. Keep up the inspiration man, because not many people have provided quality hip hop entries here and I clearly see the effort you put into this one because of how much the song means to you and the conscious minded impact you are trying to make.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@chrisgoans/steemit-open-mic-week-83-original-song-titled-wake-up

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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 83

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@edmundocentenor @darrenclaxton @uriell @lynnm @builtinfire @lk666 @guifaquetti @juanhobos @orrslaw @adreini @miguelarl @danne10 @dustinseth @lauriane @musiccircle @itslobianco @mariajruizb @felixjfarfan @juanchez @melor9 @rjcha @hienco @lillywilton @giselemusic @drewley @roman.musica @laviq @steembirds @michaeldietrich @mrprecious @alejandra23 @andreabortone @esaug @yulita @cabelindsay @pipomontilla @senzenfrenz @dinoromanelli @digitalopus @leomolina @tarotbyfergus @vjeanns @manurodriguez @silverbackjonz @melbookermusic @kayclarity @josemarimbista @yataydeli @danieldedosd2 @dominiqueguitars @cezanne @Julian.alejandro @gentle.ben @robertonavs @joseacabrerav @operahoser @lucybanks @lostgalaxy @lifeinblue @abelfernandez @paintingangels @yrmaleza @danielsandoval @moccamonica @andreabortone @dustinseth @dreamrafa

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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 is a song that speaks on the powerful effects that words can have everyone around us and who we direct them at, and especially not just what we say but how we say such phrases, and keeping in mind that we should keep love at the forefront before saying anything out of anger or haste. I'm on the main singing vocals and harmonise with my best friend Edgar in the background, he has also mixed and mastered this piece. If you need professional mixing and mastering done for your stems, hit me or him up for more info. For more details on this song, click on the green linked title to be redirected to the original post I wrote on Steemit since its release.

"Statements" By Verbal D Feat. @EdgarStudio

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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