Steemit's Official Open Mic Judge @Verbal-D's Top 5 Entries For Week 100 (Original Blog)
Steemit Open Mic Week 100
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, & @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.
1. @arigenevieve’s "July" Original Song
What a wonderful performance and first entry into the Open Mic Community. You sang beautifully and played guitar very well. People indeed are funny things spiralling into twisting vicious circles. You told such a beautiful story of heartbreak and tenacious endurance through such pain. Thank you for sharing such a deep gem. Looking forward to hearing more of your original music. You receive a big warm welcome.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@arigenevieve/steemit-open-mic-week-100-july-original
2. @cristmounicou’s "Quitémonos la ropa" By Alexander Pires Cover Song
You have a lot of groove and energy to your vocals. This was a very refreshing cover song, the melodies were very strong and memorable and you sang with a passionate intensity. Keep up creating and contributing great music. Thank you for sharing this gem and looking forward to more of what you perform in the future.
3. @lisamalletart's "Tempo ao Tempo" By Gelson OliveiraCover Song
Neverending feel good vibes resonate from you two, and it is always a joy and healing experience to hear you two sing so captivatingly. You do indeed have a welcoming and impressionably lingering energy about you and you both represent what Open Mic is all about. Thanks for another fantastic entry. Looking forward to more as always.
4. @basilmarples' "100 (and 1) Original Song
It feels like a year since you last entered. Please don't make us wait so long again. You are lallygagging with your comedic and musical genius. I could rewatch and hear all your entries and be continuously amused and entertained and impressed as if it were the first time. This is just another gem for the record books. More beautiful piano music with witty and tangible lyrics that story tell such vivid moments of life. Looking forward to more of your originals bro. I too wish I had a million more of me...
https://steemit.com/openmic/@basilmarples/openmic-week-100-original-song-100-and-1
5. @drewsmusic's "I Say A Little Prayer" By Aretha Franklin Cover Song
A very fine and smooth, commemorative rendition of the great Aretha Franklin. May she rest in peace and your fine tuned vocals compliment this gem of a cover, without much surprise. You consistently bring and do your best each and every time and raise the bar for your fellow musical peers. Keep up the wonderful music man. Looking forward to your future entries.
Honourable Mentions
My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )
1. @skycorridors' "My Favorite Coins Cover Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@skycorridors/steemit-open-mic-week-100-my-favorite-coins
5. @minuetoacademy’s "Presagio" Cover Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@minuetoacademy/steemit-openmic-week-100-minuetoacademy-presagio-cover
6. @paintingangels' "Too Quiet" Original Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@paintingangels/ilr3ttur
7. @dreamrafa's "Biaxident" Cover Song
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@dreamrafa/steemit-open-mic-week-100-biaxident-cover
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.
Artists On My Radar From Week 100
@shookriya @drewley @lucybanks @pechichemena @davidfar @josegri @mariajruizb @siomarasalmeron @rafaelricardo @salvadorhr18 @itslobianco @darrenclaxton @maximilianoflute @miguelvargas @paintingangels @roman.musica @alejandra23 @yrmaleza @belenlopr @mayneth @felixjfarfan @jotadiaz12 @kimugas23 @kikepinedo @joseacabrerav @jaybird @lucybanks @rafaelricardo @maximilianoflute
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
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
Great entries and great performers! Congrats!
Thanks for keeping me in your radar!
Felicidades a todos los amigos seleccionados en este top. Saludos
It is an honor be in your Radar list @verbal-d. thanks to share with all of us your top and let us know amazings musicians in the blockchain.
Gracias por incluirme en tu top 7 de menciones honoríficas! Felicidades a todos los seleccionados!
Saludos! :)
Thank you for including me in your top 7 honorable mentions! Congratulations to all selected!
Regards! :)
This is such an honor, thank you so much. I have been repeatedly floored by the love and kindness I’ve experienced in just 4 days of being here. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly into this community. <3
You're very welcome. Thanks for your patience, I finally wrote you a full review up above! :)
Thank you so very much for the mention! So very appreciated!!❤️❤️❤️
Felicidades a todos :) la verdad es que Ari ha robado el corazón de muchos esta semana, qué delicadeza :) Mi favorito esta semana era Pechichemena, la verdad es que participa muchas veces, pero esta semana las armonías, todo me puso los pelos de punta... Enhorabuena a todos.
Can you believe it's been 100 weeks? Crazy!
Click here to see who won Open Mic week 100
Thank you for that place between your picks. Greetings, @verbal-d! So supportive!
Im honoured Verbal! You know Id be here a LOT more if I wasnt so tied up at the mo.....Just as long as you guys stick around for 100 more weeks, everythings genna be JUUUUUST fine :) Peace out!