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Hive Open Mic - Highlights
Week 51: March 28-April 3, 2021
This week's Hive Open Mic theme is: "Unity," chosen by our community's recent "Spotlight Artist": 
On the subject of "Unity," I'd like to express my thanks to every individual working to make Hive Open Mic a true comm-unity. In my eyes, we are brothers and sisters from around the world, working toward global harmony with each and every song we share. I feel we are finding our voices, refining the ways we show up in the world, learning to walk in beauty.
Today's highlights include melodies of many nations, languages, cultures, and faiths. As the curator of this list, I will attempt to keep my words short and to the point, allowing the songs to speak for themselves. My intention is to share a small selection of standout entries, hoping all artists will understand my respect, whether or not your music is included here. I honor you, and I honor the songs you carry. Let's listen.
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The Spotlight Artist
Nuestro Padre / Our Father (Cover) by 
@irissol
@irissol
This is strikingly beautiful. I find myself in tears, and then even weeping, so touched by the beauty she brings. The melody is embedded deep inside me, yet I have never heard the words as she recites them. This music is profoundly resonant to me in this moment, including the guitar accompaniment that feels so fitting in its acoustic simplicity.
I am pleased to acknowledge this musician as this week's Spotlight Artist. As a token of appreciation, I'm happy to invite her to choose our community's Hive Open Mic theme for our upcoming week 54.
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A Warm Welcome
Ensueño / Dream (Cover) by 
@hmviolinista
@hmviolinista
This artist joins us for the first time, full of brilliance and beauty. The sound he achieves on the violin is brimming with vitality. I like the energy I feel in every strum he makes, as his sound is a ray of sunshine. Song by Isla Cocoa.
Odio Por Amor / Hate For Love (Cover) by 
@elisonr13
@elisonr13
This artist is not exactly a newcomer, but it has been a long time since he's been with us. Feels like a family reunion hearing him sing again. I'm thankful he is here, with a song that is so special for the occasion of our "Unity" theme. He carries these lyrics like a man moving mountains. Song by Juanes.
Unidad / Unity (Original) by 
@nahupuku
@nahupuku
Once again,
100% improv jam music session played and recorded in one take and first time playing the Music in real time in front of camera.
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (Cover) by 
@najp
@najp
The way she sings this song is angelic to me—the vibrato I hear is heavenly. So bright and shiny. Song by The Shirelles.
Imagine (Cover) by 
@diosmarymaiz1
@diosmarymaiz1Here's a wonderful song of unity. Her voice is crystal clear, articulate, and pretty. The overall audio quality sounds top-notch to me, including the elegant piano accompaniment. Song by John Lennon.
Besos En Guerra / Kisses In War (Cover) by 
@joseannyt
@joseannyt
I'm thankful for the pleasure of hearing her singing, and I also enjoy the talents of this guitarist accompanying her. It's an amazing thing to see two people carrying a song of this nature, honoring love above all.
Estos Celos / This Jealousy (Cover) by 
@oriongg
@oriongg
This artist's voice surprises me with its tenderness. Wonderful singing.
Someone Like You (Cover) by 
@ebingo
@ebingo
I feel this music has a message that is universally relatable, and respectable to me: wishing a loved one a fond farewell. Feels good to hear the friendly words voiced from the masculine perspective. Song by Adele.
Unidos Somos Mas Fuertes / United We Are Stronger (Cover) by 
@anitacariaco
@anitacariaco
I like the beat in this song, and like the way she sings with grace and strength. The message is excellent. I totally feel the liberation that comes through trusting in the power of unity.
Tu Y Yo / You And Me (Cover) by 
@labeba1969
@labeba1969
There are many instances in this song when her voice is triumphant, like a beautiful trumpet blast. Song by Ana Gabriel. I honor her words:
The union is that indestructible bond between friends, children, lovers, which no one can separate, as the saying goes "In the union is the strength", because together you can achieve the greatest goals to be happy.
La unión, es ese lazo indestructible entre amigos, niños, amantes, lo cual nadie puede separar, como dice el dicho "En la unión esta la fuerza", porque unidos se pueden lograr los mas grandes objetivos para ser felices.
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More Highlights
Rainbows On A Sunset (Original) by @holisticmom
@holisticmom
I admire the smiles I see, in this mother-daughter duet. Their voices carry their own timbres, and the place where they meet is paradise to me. The guitar's pattern brings a good percussion that gives this song a pulse, that moves me to sway.
Fiesta De Letras / Lettering Party (Original) by 
@danieldedosd2
@danieldedosd2
This original song is designed to encourage the youths to read. What a great example of music moving mountains. And wow, his guitar work sounds like a party.
Dulces Sueños / Sweet Dreams (Original) by 
@juliopalomo
@juliopalomo
The two artists carry this song brilliantly on guitars, and the songwriter sing it handsomely. I feel the heart he's expressing through this song, and it lights me up. I'm with him in feeling fond remembrance for the loved ones on the other side of the veil.
Midnight Rhapsody (Cover) by 
@mipiano
@mipiano
Here is an instrumental song that brings together some distinctly different musical phrases into a cohesive composition. Sounds like unity to me. Song by Melody Bober.
Banana Boat Sing (Cover) by 
@palimanali
@palimanaliFun getting to know this artist through his music here, full of personality. Song by Harry Belafonte.
Hermanos / Brothers (Cover) by 
@yrmaleza, feat. 
@nahumsamuel
@yrmaleza, feat. @nahumsamuel
This sister-brother duet sounds terrific to me. Song by Pimpinela, of Argentina.
Escuchando / Listening (Original) by @David.Dicotomia
Here is a solid investment of artistry and energy, offering a solid new song.
United We Stand (Original) by 
@joshuabbey
@joshuabbey
This original song brightens my morning with a big smile on my face. I like his idea of the ants as a metaphor for a unified effort.
Volveremos A Brindar / We Will Toast Again by 
@mariajruizb
@mariajruizb
Aw, this is delightful. Her voice, his guitar, these words... pure joy. And hope, yes! Song by Lucía Gil. I appreciate her written sentiments:
To speak of unity is to speak of brotherhood, understanding, strength, of loving from a distance, of believing in others.
Hablar de unidad es hablar de hermandad, comprensión, fuerza, de amar en la distancia, de creer en los demás.
La Voz / The Voice (Cover) by 
@dreamystar
@dreamystar
Good to hear this young lady, harmonizing with her dad, mom, and brother. It's a real joy hearing their voices, carrying a song about the unifying force that is music, bringing us together in harmony.
En Su Mesa Hay Amor / At His Table There Is Love (Cover) by 
@armandolnrs
@armandolnrs
As always, his voice is a perfect blend of gentleness and giantness, to me. I resonate with these words, and the meaning in them. Song by Miguel Angel Pujol, of Spain.
Color Esperanza / Color Hope by 
@adreini
@adreini
This artist carries an impressive strum-slap percussion pattern on guitar, and somehow, she shifts the key by adjusting the capo on the fly at 2:45. Song y Diego Torres.
It is better to be able to shine than just looking to see the sun.
Vale más poder brillar que solo buscar ver el sol.
Tu Y Yo / You And Me (Cover) by 
@joecariac0
@joecariac0
To me, this song is awesome, lyrically, and I'm happy to hear it today for the first time. I love the imagery that comes to mind through the message. Beautiful. Vocally, he is right in the sweet spot, and I also find sweetness in his piano accompaniment. Song by Enmanuel, of Mexico.
Gracias a la Vida / Thanks To Life (Cover) by 
@zorajr
@zorajr
English: Wonderful to see these family members singing together, carrying this life-affirming song. The harmonious ending is fabulous. Song by Violeta Parra.
I dare say that it is the most important song in the Latin American repertoire for all that it represents.
Me atrevo a decir que es la canción más importante del repertorio latinoamericano por todo lo que representa.
Tu De Que Vas / What Are You Doing (Cover) by 
@jhoxiris
@jhoxiris
Here's a song about the union of companionship. Song by Franco de Vita, of Venezuela.
El Frutero / The Fruit Seller (Cover) by @RicardoPercusion ft GrupoBitacora
This artist brings talented musicians together for his co-creations. Here, all is orchestrated nicely as a whole, and I see the talents in each artist individually too.
Save Me
I like the blending of English and Spanish languages. I enjoy the Pop vibe, complete with a dance beat and heavy synthesizers. Song by BTS.
Laberinto / Maze (Original) by 
@franciscodesousa
@franciscodesousa
This artist's solo at the 1:30 mark is rockin' awesome. The feeling of this song is dreamy and dismal, like a thick fog, fitting for a song describing a journey through a maze, encountering the unknown. His keyboard track sets a certain tone for a surreal song like this.
R U Mine (Cover) by 
@gabrielinho
@gabrielinho
This artist's guitar work sounds like a solid fit with this song. That's a lot of electricity in the Arctic Monkeys music he's bringing.
The Unity (Original) by 
@lecumberre
@lecumberre
Pídeme (Cover) by 
@maitt87
@maitt87
I like this artist's taste in the songs she selects to sing. I enjoy this melody, appreciate the lyrics, and appreciate her voice and guitar.
Bellísimo Así / Beautiful Like This (Cover) by 
@rosana6
@rosana6
Song by Cheope, of Italy.
Dedicatela / Dedicate It (Original) by 
@oliverjobs
@oliverjobs
The way he plays is full of energy. I can see him leading a big band one day. Maybe Reggae.
Silent Ways (Cover) by 
@stickupboys
@stickupboys
I like the way this artist sings and plays. Song by Michelle Shocked.
Somos el Mundo / We Are The World (Cover) by 
@dianakyv
@dianakyv
I hadn't heard this song translated into Spanish until today. Sounds as natural and powerful as the English version, and the way she sings it delivers the message with appropriate gusto and grace. I admire the way you open up her singing voice, like a star shining. She radiates.
Victory In Unity (Original) by 
@holuseyi
@holuseyi
Here is a brilliant songwriter and beautiful singer, sharing a song with a positive message. These words are especially resonant with me:
There is victory in unity
There is joy overwhelming
By Your Grace (Cover) by 
@weirdestwolf
@weirdestwolf
This feels like one of those spiritual songs that could be sung over and over again, like a mantra. I feel happy hearing it.
Be United As One (Original) by 
@rezasofyan
@rezasofyan
This artist shares an original song on the subject of "Unity." In its original form, it is written in the Acehnese language, of Indonesia. Here, he sings the English translation. I highly admire that gift of being multilingual. Classic scene in the end, when he forgets the lyrics—this is the humanness we know and love about live music.
Mas Cerca Del Cielo / Closer To Heaven (Cover) by 
@juliolunar
@juliolunar
It's been a long time since I had the pleasure of hearing this musician. I'm glad to listen again. Song by Los Pericos, of Argentina.
Daughters (Cover) by 
@davidsuarezms
@davidsuarezms
I honor this artist's ability to carry songs in both Spanish and English. I'm with him in appreciating this song by John Mayer, of the USA.
Reencarnación / Reincarnation (Cover) by 
@jesuslrns
@jesuslrns
Good to see this artist playing on the cuatro, and he carries the song like a champion. The composition is compelling to me, lyrically and melodically. Song by Thalia, of Mexico.
Ven Mi Vicio / Come My Vice (Original) by 
@ikasumanera
@ikasumanera
I like the way this artist conducts himself, like a gentleman, soft spoken, with tenderness in his voice.
Se Vale To-To (Cover) by 
@ricardomello
@ricardomello
I'm grateful for this artist's sense of humor. The lyrics are amusing, and he really enhances the amusement with a double-headed presentation. I got a good laugh out of it. Beyond the comedy, his beatboxing is great. Song by Calle 13.
Unidos Somos Mas Fuertes / United We Are Stronger (Original) by 
@cbuendia57 ft @juliopalomo
@cbuendia57 ft @juliopalomo
These mother-son duet are brimming with delightful original songs, sharing their hearts through the music.
Lo Eres Todo / You Are Everything (Cover) by 
@pedrovivaz
@pedrovivaz
This artist's smile is a joy to see, and his voice is a joy to hear, especially near the end, when he shows the flavors of his artistry. Song by Guaco.
Volverte A Ver / To See You Again (Cover) by andrewmusic
I appreciate this artist for voicing his affection and appreciation for a furry friend. Song by Juanes.
Himno de las Américas / Hymn of the Americas (Cover) by 
@cochanet ft @armandolnrs
@cochanet ft @armandolnrs
The message is an excellent fit for this week's "Unity" theme, and for our community as a whole. It closely aligns with our Global Harmony vision.
I Am One (Original) by 
@cabelindsay
@cabelindsay
My entry is a song about oneness. To me, it is easy to understand the notion of oneness if we visualize the water as a metaphor. A singular raindrop falling in the sky may appear to be all alone, until it plunges into the ocean of oceans, joining the total oneness of all the waters of the world. Similarly, my individuality ends in the oneness that is Love Eternal.
Acknowledgements
Hive Open Mic showcases live music on Hive. I honor these gifted and talented musicians for expressing themselves in a way that creates connection. To me, we all benefit through the camaraderie between musicians and music fans, sharing a musical community. Please join me in extending our gratitude through claps, finger snaps, comments, upvotes, and tips to the individual artists.
Inspiration
Bob Marley's song, "One Love" showed up in several Hive Open Mic entries this week. This is one of the many Marley joints that speak of unity. This man understood the harmonizing power of music. These artists do a good job of carrying "Three Little Birds" and "One Love," and in fact I've seen The Wailers in concert and absolutely loved the show. No one can replace the legend, though.
In this video, I'd like to draw attention to the crowd. This is what harmonious music does to us. It helps us to stand side by side, smiling, swaying to the rhythm, even in a crowd of thousands. Music helps us to feel grateful and joyful and peaceful. It helps us to hold the keys of harmony, truth, justice, and love.
Appreciation
I am grateful for the various ways this event stretches me as a music maker, generous listener, and patron of the arts. I enjoy the surprises, discovering songs that inspire me. I get the impression we're all making progress, sharing our art with the world, making steady steps toward global harmony. And our unique way of honoring artists is centered around live music. What a blast!
Hive Open Mic - Week 52 is underway now.
This week's invitation is: “Libertad.”