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Also Check out top 5 picks from other openmic judges Hive account@jessamynorchard Hive account@verbal-d Hive account@passion-ground Hive account@krystle

Top Picks List

Hive account@tarotbyfergus Hive account@donatello Hive account@jessalin Hive account@gibber Hive account@digitalopus Hive account@tamsguitar Hive account@onetruebrother Hive account@smith-house Hive account@musiccircle Hive account@pechichemena Hive account@queenbee Hive account@kiloindigo Hive account@chrisgoans Hive account@lucybanks Hive account@mindhawk Hive account@brendahcaroline Hive account@drewley Hive account@adreini Hive account@raci Hive account@davidfar Hive account@introspectiva Hive account@wilins Hive account@jaybird Hive account@steelygeoff Hive account@elliotgardner Hive account@andrewmarmusic Hive account@enderson49 Hive account@luisferchav Hive account@outoftune Hive account@afrao0 Hive account@denis.savisko Hive account@brimax Hive account@aidarojaswriter Hive account@muphy Hive account@slimstanley Hive account@anda Hive account@kayclarity Hive account@sallyswitchblade Hive account@fax4u Hive account@senzenfrenz Hive account@hardikv Hive account@edenmichelle Hive account@storycharlemagne Hive account@jesuszoliz Hive account@angelofmercy Hive account@beeflomein Hive account@vera.carla Hive account@albunluni Hive account@robertonavs Hive account@djdyvad Hive account@yourmercury 

Honorable Mentions

Hive account@luisferchav

 Open Mic Week 65 The Wait Original  --- by @luisferchav 

"Another entry in the songwriters challenge here Hive account@luisferchav does not disappoint.   I really like the beatbox work in that intro and how you build it with the harms against that voice beat box, really drown in the stretch of those notes and the vocal comes in soo damn good.  brilliant work my friend its a sikkkk tune"

Hive account@kayclarity

 Open Mic Week 65 The Civil Wars Cover From This Valley  --- by @kayclarity 

"Another beautiful performance from a great vocalist here on openmic.   Its impossible to not fall in love with this voice and the perfection of the performance.   Wonderful cover Hive account@kayclarity"

Hive account@queenbee

 Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Or Focus H E R Cover  --- by @queenbee 

"One of the most incredible stand out voices here on open mic, nuff said"

Hive account@fax4u

 Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Shape Of You Byme  --- by @fax4u 

"some killer playing on that piano.  love the little intro you popped in with.   This is a wonderful cover take on this great groove tune, you have a very unique voice that has a quick release that just winds on those runs so naturally and beautifully,  this was a spot on fantastic cover choice for you, song pick can be key and this worked for you so well. "

Hive account@storycharlemagne

 Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Story Charlemagne As If Original  --- by @storycharlemagne 

" really groovin piece, I love the guitar work, the intro is wonderful builds really nicely and then of course comes in the vocal and tone of a powerful angel.   I really love the swag pulled off in the vocal trail and you carry this pace pro all the way. Love this beautiful soul rock sound !! Musical Force what a great way to sing the words AS IF "

Hive account@djdyvad

 Open Mic Semana 65 Ves Sin Bandera Dyvad And Roberto Navs Cover --- by @djdyvad 

"You guys sound absolutely spot on beautiful in this cover, the vocals are just perfectly delivered together and those harmonies just gorgeous"

Hive account@yourmercury

 Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Too Good At Good Byes Sam Smith Cover By Me Yourmercury --- by @yourmercury 

"The add of the guitarist this week for your performance really brought it up another knotch, I really enjoyed the color and brightness you brought in the video, it was clear and the energy atmosphere matched the incredible energy of your shining voice. "

Top 5 Picks

#5 - Hive account@onetruebrother

 Steemit Openmic Week 65 Original Song Wind Swept Shore  --- by @onetruebrother 

"Hive account@onetruebrother enters the songwriting competition put on by Hive account@meno another week here on steemit openmic and comes in with a very solid piece of music.   First off the playing and intro of this is beautifully worked, some great sounds and no one can deny the clarity and crispness of the vocal.   These lyrics are deep and meaningful and groovily contemplative.   Fantastic work this week, you really sold me deep in your sound with this original piece.  "  

#4 - Hive account@vera.carla

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

"This was a hell of a cover guy.   Her vocal comes in strong and with a mission I totally believed the performance as she really got into the delivery and the playing is spot on, it built a great mood and then those harmonies hit and I could feel that effect every artists wishes to give to a listener.    Brilliant work guys"

#3 - Hive account@hardikv

 Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Original Song Log Kya Kahange By My Band Alif  --- by @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. "

#2 - Hive account@smith-house

 Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Brighter  --- by @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"

#1 - Hive account@adreini

 Steemit Open Mic Week 65 Fight  --- by @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"

thanks for checking out my top picks for this week guys.  Enjoy the open mic talent by following and supporting these great artists.    

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