Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Winners - See Who Won Open Mic And Join Us This Week - Happy New Year!

1st Place

Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Fight --- by Hive account@adreini

"Damn!! that just happened! Some serious playing, she has some multiple fast paced string work going on here that just has me spinning, those slap harms and knock body hits are bangin in the pocket groove here, this is just fantasticly aww inspiring to watch. That pick melody is killer... the break down is wicked and then back in like a fly fox that just heisted the worlds biggest diamond" - Hive account@soundlegion

Well this is just everything I look for in a solo entry, such a full and vibrant performance in spite of there being only one instrument - that instrument is being used to full and massive effect!

Your ability to combine all the different elements into this song was just sublime to hear, the harmonic notes mixed in with the deeper base style line, then mix in the insanely fast tempo and percussive embellishments and you have yourself a brilliant entry.

I have never heard this song before, but I am a big fan of this style of playing and you have performed the hell out of this song - I thoroughly enjoyed every single element, it was so full and textured throughout.

The song had an amazing flow and the skill and control to pull it off were impressive to say the least, I am so stoked to have had you enter this week with such a brilliant entry.

I really can't wait to hear more from you in the new year, you have an amazing gift thank you for sharing it with us. - Hive account@krystle

2nd Place

Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Running With The Wolves Cover Song Ft Luis Chavez Luisferchav --- by Hive account@vera.carla

Well I am just in love with everything about this entry, your vocals were both sublime - so beautiful, clear and sweet and yet and powerful and full of emotion.

I can't get enough of it, just wow - what a brilliant song choice, but with that being said not many people would be able to pull of a cover of this level of complexity with such beautiful perfection.

I am not familiar with this song until your entry and wow it is brilliant and you both performed it so exceptionally, your vocal range is everything I love about singing - your vocal control coupled with the range is just next level.

Hive account@luisferchav was perfect accompaniment, just having only the guitar allowed the vocals to truly shine (as they well should) - and with his harmonies to join you in the chorus really made the song take flight, you have both won me over in a big way.

I love it when you hear something that just speaks to your soul, that makes you feel as though this was a song meant for you to hear, love and sing - I know I will be listening to this again and again as I welcome in the new year.

You guys smashed it in the best possible way, I don't know how to describe the brilliance I just heard - but I can't wait to hear more from the two of you, thank you so much for sharing this with us. -- Hive account@krystle

So many duets entered into this week's contest and the cover edition you guys put forth definitely stood out. I know that Hive account@luisferchav is a good singer as much as he is a songwriter but what put this entry into consideration for top 5 placement is how you, Hive account@vera.carla, poured out your all into this piece. I could tell you really loved this song and you sang it with such care, and you also, towards the latter half of the song, really opened up and experimented with your vocal range as you harmonized with Hive account@luisferchav. It was a nice musical journey for the ears and you both did a great job. Thanks for sharing with us this catchy song. Never heard it before until today. -- Hive account@verbal-d

3rd Place

Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Original Song Log Kya Kahange By My Band Alif --- by Hive account@hardikv

"It is so glad to see Hive account@hardikv back performing for us at openmic. This performance was a real treat for me. I absolutely love the unique fun flavor you guys bring with your music, there is so much joy and energy and world culture sound in your work. The sounds you guys pulled out were rocking, those ohs and voice play.. I am a huge fan of this music. " - Hive account@soundlegion

What an amazing energy, I just fell in love with this song immediately - this is just so brilliant and feels amazingly polished and professional.

Over the past few weeks we have been blown away by the sheer calibre of our entries, I have been finding myself thinking these songs could be mainstream hits - yours is now included among those select few that have simply amazed me.

On first listen I had no idea what you were saying but it didn't matter, music overcame language barriers and I just thoroughly enjoyed it - then when I checked out your post I was thrilled to learn the song was conveying such a positive message, on not to care what others think and do what you love what a brilliant premise.

Just an absolutely brilliant song, performed to perfection - what more could an open mic judge want?

Well in all honesty not much else, you guys have a hit on your hands there - an absolute pleasure to hear and attempt to sing along, I can't wait to hear more in 2018! - Hive account@krystle

4th Place

Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Brighter --- by Hive account@smith-house

"I am a huge fan of bluegrass, I get some incredible inspiration off the sound of these high flyin southern folk strings. The vocals and lyrics on this piece are open and powerful. I love the emotive high whine in the voice, like a cry out against that violin. The harms were great to hear. Im a fan this was just bliss. I am a huge fan of mumford and sons and this was right up that alley with its own special spin" - Hive account@soundlegion

This is completely not my genre but I can truly appreciate the talent and skill both you and your wife possess. You two are a multitalented power couple. I enjoyed the passionate performances as you showcase not only your instrument prowess, which by the way Brittany commands the violin flawlessly, but also your combined voices and overall good vibes made this original song an enjoyable an unexpected treat. Thank you very much for sharing this cool entry which stems from a low place in your past. Music is a great remedy and artistic outlet indeed. - Hive account@verbal-d

5th Place

Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Alas De Polvo Original Song --- by Hive account@pechichemena

I have to give Pechiche a lot of much-deserved credit for his presence, inspiration, and contribution to both the Open-Mic and Songwriters venues here on Steemit. He is one of the few if not the only artist to separate his Open-Mic and Songwriters entries – creating a double workload for himself each week. He somehow magically rises to the occasion week-in-and-week-out! Here in week #65 Pechiche graces us with an original song inspired by the all too familiar heartache of “breaking-up,” which I suspect we are all rather familiar with. For this and countless other reasons, I place Pechiche at the top of my list here in week #65. No need for me to go on any further – all one needs to do is click play to experience the magic of Hive account@pechichemena. - Hive account@passion-ground