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Steemit Open Mic Week 140

My Top 5 In Order

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As one of the 5 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, @meno, and @luzcypher, who hosts the Open Mic Contest. See you next week! And don't forget to please vote for @Pfunk, @Ausbitbank, @Luzcypher, @Curie, @Aggroed, @Helpie, @Lukestokes, @PRC & @Teamsteem as witnesses here https://steemit.com/~witnesses, all of whom are our biggest supporters who help to run, fund, curate, build and expand the Open Mic Contest.

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1. @orrslaw's "A Favor House Atlantic" By Coheed & Cambria Cover Song

Some songs are somewhat encrypted, and I can't say that I truly get this, but it does not dispute the fact that you are truly gifted, each time I discover a gem through you from these entries I've sifted, and the way you transition beautifully is as a pro racer has shifted, I can't help but sway with head lifted, and you've made your marks clearly as you've musically drifted, taking us on another journey twisted, you are a class act and unscripted, that's why you're here as the number one listed, your vocals paint the lyrics as vivid, and your tone revives what has been wilted, and your delivery hands us heavy emotions and heartfelt stories of what you've depicted, and every time I check out the original from a cover you've done I feel conflicted, because you clearly do it better than the artist who has brought the song into existence.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@orrslaw/steemit-open-mic-week-140-a-favor-house-atlantic-by-coheed-and-cambria-cover

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2. @jhon.slowman's "Bendera" By Coklat Cover Song

From the way you play the guitar you're the opposite of a slow man, you hit notes quickly and moved along the guitar more than a nomad, your sounds cut sharper than the edges of an old can, and rock is not for everyone, some might prefer Chopin, but denying your skill and attributes on the guitar is no man, you gave a fantastic performance and show and, our eyes and ears were focused on all areas you covered as a patrolman, you're musically gifted and I don't expect from you any slow jams, keep rocking on and welcome to our Open Mic Family, you will definitely grow fans.

https://steemit.com/dtube/@jhon.slowman/32cqx24g

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3. @drewley's "Faithfully” By Journey Cover Song

As expected from the veteran, who we know is quite able, your performance with your friend Sara was more than graceful, for the love and passion of music, we can truly see you're faithful, the balance of the wonderful piano playing and her soothing singing was tasteful, this entry overall makes us praiseful, and the way you both held your intertwining harmonic notes was as a babe in cradle, this was quite a treat, made us want to set the table, and you delivered more than enough to fill our souls with your rich and musical ladles, the depth of the notes and chemistry were sweeter than honey, maple, what would the Open Mic Contest be without a @drewley entry? It's a staple.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@drewley/steemit-open-mic-week-140-faithfully-by-journey

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4. @edwardstobia's "Entrega Espacial" Original Song

You, my musical brother, have grown so much with your originals, and you have come a long way from the bare and minimal, you have yet to reach your pinnacle, but even now, your songs and performances are gripping, enchanting and mystical, you have found the formula and experimented, knowing that it's interchangeable and mixable, your meanings and messages have profound depth and are lyrical, you connect with us relatable experiences that are bridgeable, and many of your songs are sombre, melancholic, and beautifully miserable, but each one is special, unique, and impacting, unpredictable. To love someone who doesn't love you back, it feels like being ridiculed. Because you give them all of you, and they just want to get rid of you. Making you feel like an imbecile, and pitiful, sometimes the pain feels like it is not livable, we must overcome such feelings that are critical, because this world can be bitter, cold, and our hearts, minds and bodies are brittle-boned.

https://steemit.com/openmic/@edwardstobia/steemit-open-mic-week-140-or-or-entrega-espacial-or-or-edwardstobia-patrocinado-por-luzcypher-and-pfunk

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5. @eugelys' "Sabor A Mí (A Taste Of Me)" Cover Song

After this performance we have a taste of your talent, your visible efforts were more than valid and valiant, you shared with us a gem, jewel, medallion, and raced strong to the finish line as a pure-bred stallion. Your performance was as clean as a new brush, or a pair of shoes without scuffs, I was locked into your pretty voice like hands trapped in cuffs. When we love someone beyond lust, we long for them to remember us, the memories made are what build belief and trust, and with time, like all things temporary, these too, can also fade and rust. We just hope that our impact on someone can linger, like the impression left by a mesmerising singer, the heart beats louder than shots shot from gunslingers, as we feel connected to the one we love like seeing a dead ringer, some never know love but they know the pain and the stinger, but we must go with the flow, life's spontaneous, and we are wingers.

https://steemit.com/dtube/@eugelys/khwkju7q

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Honourable Mentions

My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )

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1. @lk666's "The Shaman" By Amorphis Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@lk666/steemit-open-mic-week-140-cover-of-amorphis-shaman

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2. @montycashmusic's "Riders On The Storm Improv" By The Doors Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/dtube/@montycashmusic/139syx49

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3. @danieldedosd2's "O Sole Mio" By Giovanni Capurro & Eduardo Di Capua Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@danieldedosd2/steemit-openmic-week-140-cover-de-o-sole-mio-interpretado-por-danieldedosd2

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4. @elisonr13's "Fue Una Farsa Y Delirio" Original Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@elisonr13/steemit-open-mic-semana-140-fue-una-farsa-y-delirio-original-song-eng-sub

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5. @partitura's "Siciliano From Flute Sonata BWV 1031" By Johann Sebastian Bach Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@partitura/steemit-open-mic-week-140-siciliano-from-flute-sonata-bwv-1031-johann-sebastian-bach

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6. @charlotteneko's "El Constructor" By Laura Guevara Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@charlotteneko/steemit-open-mic-semana-140-el-constructor-cover-de-laura-guevara-por-charlotteneko

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7. @joseacabrerav's "Melendi" By Con Solo Una Sonrisa Cover Song

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https://steemit.com/openmic/@joseacabrerav/steemit-openmic-semana-140-melendi-con-solo-una-sonrisa-cover

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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 140

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@gaborockstar @xxxplasticman @josematos @ricardomello @ylich @jubei333 @alfredmusic @carlos1612 @maximilianoflute

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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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A Must Read Rap Verse Of Why I Love Hip Hop

Creating & Sharing Positive, Conscious, & Inspiring Hip Hop To All
Click Green Title Above To Read

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More original music from me coming very soon, stay tuned to my profile this week. I'll be releasing more live performances and professionally recorded tracks shortly.

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