Today's Top 11 is a collection of outstanding musicians appearing in this week's Steemit Open Mic, presented and sponsored by 
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In honor of today's full moon, I shared this song. And here's the post: “The Message Of The Moon” (Original Song).
💎 The Top 11, Vol. 04 - #OpenMic Spotlight
#11. “Safar” (Original Song) by
#10. “Improvisation In C” (Original Piano Piece) by
I admire the songwriting talent as well as the expression and emotion in this performance. To me, the black and white video makes good sense for a piano piece like this one.
#09. “When You Wish Upon A Star” (Cover Song) by
This is the quintessential Disney song, to me. My family and I enjoy listening to tunes like this one when we're on long road trips. We just returned from a Colorado wedding, and so now we have “Hakuna Matata” and “Colors Of The Wind” echoing in mind. I like the arrangement here. Long live Jiminy Cricket!
#08. “Chin Up Buttercup” (Original Song) by
Gotta love rad daddies who encourage the next generation to express themselves creatively. And 
#07. “To Be Without You” (Cover Song) by
Earlier today, I remembered Bryan Adam's song, “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?”. So, naturally, it still trips me up when people mention “Ryan Adams” because my brain immediately goes to the unrelated “Bryan,” unfortunately. Ryan deserves his own distinct name, I'd say. What a great songwriter he is. And I greatly appreciate 
#06. “Back Up” (Original Song) by
Grateful to hear this guy again. For some reason, I get the impression he is channeling Jerry Garcia. He continues to impress me. This song is totally artistic, from the whimsical whistling to the imaginative songwriting to the upbeat ending. I imagine he's singing about a grasshopper. :) Listened twice, because I enjoy it so much–especially the ending.
#05. “Either Way” (Cover Song) by
The Steemit Open Mic event is filled with variety. This is an example of a “Pop Country” sound, in my interpretation, and while it's not my favorite musical genre I certainly appreciate the artistry in it. This guy hits the high notes nicely. Yeah, and the audio production quality is superb! Solid performance throughout, I'd say. I haven't heard this song before, and I think it's the first time I've seen Chris Stapleton's name, so all of this is new to me, and I'm really feeling the beauty in it.
#04. “Learn To Fly” (Cover Song) by
Newbie here! Yeah, one of the best aspects of the Steemit Open Mic is its encouragement for newcomers to jump right in and participate each week. It's the perfect place for minnows to swim into the spotlight, to be seen and heard. In fact, I'm still astounded about first entry: “Angel Michael In This Moment (Original)”, which earned over $100 and improved my Steemit reputation score by 6 points overnight! The Steemit Open Mic is seriously thriving, and I hope that all Steemians will embrace the arts community here and find their place of belonging.
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#03. “Just Like A Woman” (Cover Song) by
This guy is the epitome of understated talent. The thread of comments on his post made me laugh out loud. One guy says: “Not bad.” That comment is pretty funny in itself, because there's no substance in it, plus it's a bit rude. But the best part is 
#02. “Simply Falling” (Cover Song) by 
Similarly humorous, these ladies mention the fun they had in recording this video, full of bloopers, trying not to laugh. I can completely relate! It's so funny trying not to laugh during an ultra-serious moment such as this. I think it's a story we can all relate with, and yeah, storytelling is another one of the beauties of the Steemit Open Mic. Now I am imagining 
#01. “Run” (Cover Song) by
Sheesh, she has a powerful voice. Good to hear this song again – heck of a good band. There's another Snow Patrol song I really love, that doesn't seem to get much attention, but is certainly worthy of a listen: “Called Out In The Dark”. Are you familiar? It's my favorite song by this band. Try covering that one, though. ;)
Key Takeaways
Yes, the Steemit Open Mic is a terrific platform for radical creative thought, as you can see here. The genuine talent and passion expressed here is off-the-charts awesome! The Top 11 you see here is only a sample of the brilliance and beauty to behold in this week's Steemit Open Mic. Honorable mentions include: “Liberty” (Cover Song) by 
Thank You
To all of the Steemians listed here, I thank you for your songs. You inspire me. Your vulnerability in putting yourself out there and trying something new is worthy of recognition, my brothers and my sisters. I hope you feel my peace, love, and respect. Thanks to you, too, dear reader. Hugs and high-fives!
