RE: OFFICIAL: Open-Mic | @passion-ground's Top-5 Entries for Week 89
About the fact of venezuelans actually being a huge percentage of the contestants in Open Mic, the actual fact is that they're are people who was already doing music here and there before Steemit, because, I don't know if you know about Simón Bolívar Symphony Orquestra of Venezuela and everything their system have done for Venezuelan music. Musical culture here is alive... Not as the global industry tought us to live it. It is something different. That is the reality behind all those Venezuelans you see week by week. For this next I was today working on a collaboration with some pretty talented musician from where I live. I live in Venezuelan East Coasts. I will bring to you my own participation too. So... All this is to thank you, guys, for running this contest. You are like huge for a movement that is growing, growing in yo, with you, thanks to you and, in a sense, in you. So, thanks again for all that you've given and for all that much which we know you will continue giving. Greetings, @passion-ground, and thank you for another little but motivating mention.
I did not know about the Simon Bolivar Symphony - thank you for sharing this information with us! I am glad to know that the music culture is very much alive in Venezuela. I'm sure this goes a long way in explaining some of the great musical talent coming from the Hispanic community.
However, I also see more than 100+ weekly entries coming from everyday people with skill levels that are very basic. Perhaps the influence of the Symphony and the vibrant culture of music extends far and wide to every level of skill and participation. I think this is what you are trying to explain to me, and if correct, it is a very beautiful thing!
All of that aside, there are many who rise to the challenge and look forward to the opportunity to earn money for their families through Steemit in general and the Open-Mic specifically - regardless of their skill level. This too is a beautiful and honorable thing and one that I wished to direct some attention toward.
Thank you again, @siomarasalmeron for your lovely comment, and I look forward to seeing and hearing more of your artistry and music! hugs.
Here is a brand new "Voices of Open-Mic" submission. The "Voices of Open-Mic" was an initiative created by @luzcypher several months ago, which allowed people to make a video and answer several questions about their experience with the Open-Mic.
This lastest submission is a lovely testament to just how much of a difference the Open-Mic makes to this Venezualen family.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@indiperez02/voices-of-open-mic-music-and-the-open-mic-change-the-life-of-indiperez02
You are welcome, @siomarasalmeron!
I loved your cover of this Carpenters classic!