There were so many incredible entries this week, I struggled more than ever coming up with a top picks list let alone the honorable mentions and official top picks.    When judging open mic I take it very seriously.   As an music artist myself I know the heart and time that goes into alot of these performances and I really appreciate you all putting yourself out there like this and blessing us with your sounds.    I have discovered some of my favorite musicians here on steemit through open mic and various other steemit music community projects.   When judging each performance I rate on a scale of 1-10, taking into account instrumental and vocal performance, sound quality, video quality, lyrics and over all attitude and energy factor.   

Steemit Open Mic Week 67 - See Who Played - Part 1

Steemit Open Mic Week 67 - See Who Played - Part 2

Steemit Open Mic Week 67 - See Who Played - Part 3

Check out Judges Picks from Hive account@passion-ground Hive account@verbal-d and Hive account@krystle and find out who places in our official top five Monday's Hive account@luzcypher

Top Picks List 

*with so many good entries this week my top picks list includes contestants that scored 8.5 or higher

Hive account@gwills06 Hive account@addiesworld Hive account@kjablonski Hive account@edenmichelle Hive account@digitalopus Hive account@isaria Hive account@smith-house Hive account@outoftune Hive account@piterman Hive account@fanniepacc Hive account@drewley Hive account@calebleejl Hive account@art-mess Hive account@jaybird Hive account@j-lee Hive account@jovifermusic Hive account@xtrim Hive account@angelofmercy Hive account@teukurolobybinor Hive account@mrherby Hive account@ovweedb Hive account@mrpecious Hive account@kayclarity Hive account@chrisgoans Hive account@mcmarian Hive account@storycharlemagne Hive account@iambros Hive account@kendramoriah Hive account@lloyddavis Hive account@klynic Hive account@onetruebrother Hive account@gabrielamenesesg Hive account@bryandivisions Hive account@sazzler Hive account@jesuszoliz Hive account@byrongrant Hive account@nirtsfaty Hive account@introspectiva Hive account@yourmercury Hive account@etemi Hive account@tamersilver Hive account@drumoperator Hive account@supermiaou Hive account@branhmusic Hive account@pechichemena Hive account@fax4u Hive account@elliotjgardner Hive account@jamesgetit Hive account@vera.carla Hive account@camporr

Honorable Mentions

 Locked Out Of Heaven (cover) --- by @gabrielamenesesg 

 Years & Years - Eyes Shut (Cover) --- by @j-lee 

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 [cover ya no quiero estar solo] --- by @jovifermusic 

 Original, Disaster --- by @addiesworld 

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 contest  # holy spirit  by martins pk --- by @gwills06 

 contest ...  Oceans --- by @mrherby 

 Original: Nir Tsfaty - Towers --- by @nirtsfaty 

 "Say you won't let go"  cover By me @ --- by @etemi 

 Original Song - I Don't --- by @branhmusic 

 : SKINNY LOVE by Bon Iver (cover by Kay Clarity) --- by @kayclarity

 Songwriters Challenge Week 8 Till We Meet Again --- by @kendramoriah 

 Pony Genuwine cover --- by @mcmarian

Top 5 Picks

#5

 Shakin' My Head (Original) --- by @art-mess 

"What an incredible Original Song!   I love the vocals very much, that controlled male voice really invokes the soul, reminds me a lot of Ray Lamontange. " 

#4

 : Traffic Light Blues (An Original) --- by @byrongrant 

"A very rockin original song by Hive account@byrongrant.   The guitar sounds thick and gorgeously captured.  What a fantastic vocal and lyric.   Got that good vibe Beatles songwriting with a real quality voice.  The entire set up came through very professional and clean, its a piece I will have stuck in my head"

#3

 De una capital a otra (canción original). --- by @ovweedb 

"I was busting out of my seat when this entry came up!   Duet flows, straight in the pocket, quick and catching.   I could not understand a word and I was feeling the song soo much.   Great work guys you sounded great as a team and I hope to hear you again. "

#2

 Story Charlemange - Take me to Church (Hozier) cover --- by @storycharlemagne 

"I am so pleased to have got to listen to another entry with the incredible voice of Hive account@storycharlemagne.   This guy is a real treat for the steemit openmic community, bringing us a awesome cover song.   Take me to Church by Hozier is heavy tune and you gotta get that vocal just right to really make it come through and Hive account@charlemange knocks it out.   Woo Just a sheer pleasure to hear such quality in playing and singing.   Everything stands out."

#1

 Original " FireMan by me" --- by @mrprecious 

" The song is straight Fire Man!! First off I love the look and the outfit is kickin.   You both play fantastic and the guitar work together build just beautifully.   The lyrics were awesome in this song and you got a damn good voice coming through, wow!   We are getting some pipes on openmic!  Hello Hive account@mrprecious top quality live performance and original piece" 

Thanks to all for checking out my judges top picks for Week 67 Open Mic.   Find out the official top 5 winners Mondays Hive account@luzcypher.    Be sure to follow the rules to the letter as entries are flowing in heavy.   

Did you know there are 3 Volumes of the Steemit Artist Music Compilation?? Check out multi genre original music from members of the steemit music community and get some downloads. 

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Join us next week for open mic 68

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