Steemit Open Mic Week 119
Please forgive my absence last week, my toddler son was terribly ill, as well as myself. We are both healed up and I'm back at it. I may miss posting an Open Mic Judge Post, but I have never Not posted and missed one completely.
Since becoming a judge, I have posted for every single week. It will always come late if it comes to it, but at least it is still done for you all. Thanks for your understanding and patience.
My Top 5 In Order
As one of the 6 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, 
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You sing always with a careful detail of the beautiful sounds your voice can produce and layer it with delicate and smooth aspects of an experienced vocalist. This was quite a difficult song to perform melodically and you transitioned well within all its parts. Great cover choice and thanks for sharing another sharp entry.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@dianakyv/steemit-open-mic-week-119-burbujas-de-amor-by-dianakyv
2. 
Definitely can tell you love this song, and it translates well in how you display it. You also have the piano and vocal skills to bring to life this well known cover. Great choice by the way and this was a splendid first solo entry to the Open Mic Contest and Community. This has a lot of vibrant life and passion interweaved in your performance. Looking forward to your future entries.
3. 
Bravo and encore. You are a romanticist's pianist and play with pure heart, soul and raw emotion. This was a very touching performance and well executed. Definitely high replay value and a fantastic cover choice. Thank you for sharing your gifts of music as always. They are such a refined sound and artful treat.
There is nothing better than to receive the warm and profound tears of a true listener who can appreciate your form of art. To evoke such emotion is not an easy task when performing music and this entry showcases that natural talent and refined skill of both your guitar playing and your vocal serenading. Thanks for sharing this smooth cover song, looking forward to more.
https://steemit.com/openmic/@danieldedosd2/steemit-open-mic-week-119-cover-motivos-por-danieldedosd2
5. 
Hearing an original masterpiece from the great
https://steemit.com/openmic/@alfredmusic/steemit-open-mic-119-original-music
Honourable Mentions
My Top 7 In A Particular Order : )
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@dustinseth/steemit-open-mic-week-119-hermeticism
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@pechichemena/steemit-open-mic-week-119-sendas-del-pasado-original-song
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https://steemit.com/dtube/@kkarenmp/rxs59i2d
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https://steemit.com/openmic/@lynnm/steemit-open-mic-semana-119-ave-maria-version-con-mandolina
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https://steemit.com/dtube/@coruscate/4b2j0yt5
Special Mentions
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.
Artist On My Radar From Week 119
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
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
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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