I am dedicating this week’s judging and top-five picks to @miguelblanco – an artist, a friend, and an extremely talented and dedicated Open-Mic participant. We’ll miss you Miguel… R.I.P

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Steemit Open Mic Week 111

My Top-5 Picks in Order

FIRST PLACE: @shookriya – There Must Be a Way – (Cover)

I’m certain the jazz and funk-filled spirit of @miguelblanco is very much with me in placing this classic @shookriya rendition at the top of this week’s list._
https://steemit.com/openmic/@shookriya/yd873me8

SECOND PLACE: @themusiclover – Nowhwere Man - (Cover)

The multi-instrument performances and harmonies here are spectacular! I love the way @themusiclover captured much of the detailed nuance of this incredible Beatles classic!
https://steemit.com/openmic/@themusiclover/steemit-openmic-week-111-nowhere-man-the-beatles-cover-by-themusiclover

THIRD PLACE: @wilins - Mala Compania - (Original)

Our brother Wilins has embarked upon a new chapter in life. With it, I hope the company he encounters along the way is as rich, pleasurable, intense, and gratifying as the song he shares with us here, his original composition, “Bad Company!”
https://steemit.com/openmic/@wilins/ockbf13b

FOURTH PLACE: @chaifm – Quiet Glory - (Original)

What a pleasant surprise! We haven’t heard from @chaifm for a very long time – then out of nowhere, like magic, she suddenly appears and graces us with her splendid musical work in progress, “Quiet Glory.” Check the post for details on her upcoming (Open-Mic inspired) EP, “Elderflower Sea!”
https://steemit.com/openmic/@chaifm/steemit-openmic-week-111-quiet-glory-original

FIFTH PLACE: @mayneth – Mientes Tan Bien - (Cover))

Mayneth caps this week’s list with a rather touching and heartfelt cover. The emotion and lyrical content within translate well in closing the week in loving dedication to our friend and brother, Miguel Blanco.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@mayneth/j6goalg7

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