Hello my friends, Its Sunday night and sleep is trying to beat me to a pulp but I'm determined to win this fight and finish up my #openmic post. We had some awesome tunage as we normally do in our contest and I have to say I've rekindled my love for the ukulele a little more this week as well. Don't worry it will all make sense very soon.

Without any more delays, here we go:

First Place.-

@silentscreamer - Moving On (original song)

This is slowly but surely becoming my favorite musician team on our beloved platform. I would like to thank @silentscreamer for two main reasons: One for being so relentless and consistent, your spirit and drive is inspiring and two, because you entered a beautiful original piece that truly speaks to the heart.

I knew there was an original song inside of you waiting to be shared with us, I just knew it. Thank you guys for this little gem you've delivered.

Second Place.-

@lillywilton - Goodnight my love, Goodnight (Original Song)

Lilly, Lilly.... Lilly, you magical creature designed to torture those of us with weak hearts. I have to say, I'm not one to bounce in one leg when a ukulele is displayed across my screen but.... This song is perfect with a Uke, and performing it with another instrument would be like making tacos with soybean flour or something at that level of "wrong".

Absolutely stunning song, the high notes gave me goosebumps every single time.... @meno starts the slow clap

Third Place.-

@builtinfire - Tell me I'm wrong (original song)

Man.... What Happened? I got lost listening to this, the pain was so palpable I had to sit down (I have a standing desk). It's not the first time I've listened to a tune by @builtinfire that has showcased his unique vocals, but this is the first time get hacked my emotional composure.

This is how its done people.... leave nothing for later.

Fourth Place.-

@samidbarid - I want to return home (original)

Attempting to talk about this piece is futile, it can't be done properly, it just can't. This here ladies and gents is how soundscaping is done, its not only about playing the right notes or even having the right dynamics. Its that indescribable ability to communicate with music.

I felt like I was remembering the farm where I grew up, the good times, and then all of the sudden remembered grandpa was not around anymore. The place I knew, the home I remembered does not really exist in the same way anymore... What am I even talking about? I'm hitting play again... I have no idea but, this is beautiful.

Fifth Place.-
@normamanly - Spooky (cover)

This here my friends are three minutes of a groovy, groovy jam adorned with a voice of the silkiest of nature. I loved this little jam, I had to move sideways as I was typing this review and listening for the third time. It's that infectious and if you can listen without moving, get checked, there is a problem with you for sure.

I'm so happy to see @normamanly entering the #openmic competition again.

Honorable Mentions

In no particular order, these are some of the performances I loved this week.... I'm super grateful for being someone who gets to listen to this talent.

@paintingangels - Jumping Broken Fences

@shookriya - Blue Daniel (original)

@ilazramusic - Mi juego (original song)

@funkmedia La Costa (original song)

@tcpolymath She Isn't mine (Cover Blues Traveler)

Don't forget to checkout the official Steemit OpenMic judges picks from @passion-ground @krystle @soundlegion and @verbal-d. Winners selected and announced every Monday on @luzcypher's blog page.

And that is it for me and week 85, a little later than my last two weeks but I've been working on a little something something that I believe is going to do wonders for our amazing community. I hope to have something to show for before the sun shows radiates my face.

But hey friend, before you leave my post musical brother or musical sister, please know that despite the fact that we call this a competition, even though my post says first, second, third place, that is not what matters about the #openmic. In the end of the day the judges are just as human, as flawed and beautiful as everyone else on this planet. The ethos of this contest, of this community, is simply for us to have special place to share our passion for music, for us to laugh together, to cry together and explore emotions that everyday life seems to neglect in one way or another.

Every single one of you is valuable to me, so thank you for being part of my musical family...

Much love

Open Mic Week 85 - Meno - Top 5 picks and Honorable Mentions

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Second Place.-

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Honorable Mentions

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