🎵 Hive Open Mic 65: “Promesas” | Weekly Update + New Spotlight Artist

Hive Open Mic ( #openmic ) is a global community celebrating live music on Hive. Each week is a new event, encouraging musicians to share songs with an international audience.


Weekly Update

Hive Open Mic Week 65: July 4-10, 2021

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In my personal opinion, we've reached a new pinnacle in our Hive Open Mic community. This was our 65th consecutive week together, celebrating live music, connecting across the globe, and I feel sky-high as the high notes keep getting higher. Nobody's counting, but our numbers are still rising, and our skills are up-leveling too, as we can all see and hear. I am proud of us, and grateful.

Our 65th week of Hive Open Mic gave us the theme: Promesas (Promises in English). This theme was selected by Spotlight Artist: @brujulamusical, who is a versatile musician, slinging Reggae songs on acoustic guitar and the Hip-Hop flows now too. His musicianship inspires me, as well as his improvisational ability. To me, his creative fire is an energizing warmth, all bright and shiny, and his latest entry is totally rad:

Se Que Se Cumplira (Original) by @brujulamusical


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@brujulamusical delivers an original song a cappella, revealing many angles of his awesome artistry. I find myself laughing and smiling, feeling delighted by this creation. This man's creative fire burns bright, and I feel blessed to be lit up by his brilliant music.

Bravo! What could we expect from the artist who proposed this week's important theme? Definitely your best work to date friend, congratulations. You are one of those virtuous artists who do everything, you sing, play, compose, rap and praise Christ through your music. You even took the opportunity to greet everyone in the community through your song. Thank you for this.

¡Bravo! ¿Qué podíamos esperar del artista que propuso el importante tema de esta semana? Definitivamente tu mejor trabajo hasta la fecha amigo, felicitaciones. Eres de esos artistas virtuosos que hacen de todo, cantas, tocas, compones, rapeas y alabas a Cristo a través de tu música. ¡Hasta aprovechaste de saludar a todos en la comunidad a través de tu canción. Gracias por esto.

-@jesuslnrs w/ @familia.linares


Acknowledgements

Today's weekly update showcases a small selection of songs that stand out to me personally. Numerous other songs can be explored and enjoyed here, beyond my list of newcomers and honorable mentions. My intention is to acknowledge the awesome artistry, the supportive community involvement, and above all else: global harmony. This is what our community stands for as a live music movement.

Behind the scenes, Hive Open Mic moderators devote many hours each week to listening, commenting, curating, and creating for this community. The moderation task is a big undertaking, and I'm thankful to @mipiano and @juliopalomo for their active involvement in this area. This week, I'm happy to announce two new moderators: @daniel2001 and @jesuslnrs, making us a tribe of five. If you feel called to join our team, let me know—there's room for more knights at this round table.

I am thankful to each of the ~120 Hive musicians who expressed themselves this week through the Hive Open Mic community. It is beautiful to witness the connections we create through the songs we carry and share. I believe the entire world benefits through the harmony that music gives to us. Please join me in extending gratitude to the musicians, through claps, finger snaps, comments, and upvotes, as you feel called.


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Spotlight Artist

Aleluya (Cover) by @dealtokilate


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@dealtokilate vocalizes a heavenly melody. It's the familiar chorus that I know and love (carried by Leonard Cohen and Jeff Buckley), but this version is entirely different from any I've previously known. According to the song carrier here, this is "a version in Spanish that illustrates the moment of the wedding vows when the bride and groom declare themselves and promise love and fidelity." Lyrically, it is a dramatic variation from the original, and my romantic side much prefers this version.

And of course I celebrate this singer herself, who stands in the spotlight and glows. To me, her voice is golden and glorious. I am so grateful to hear her sing this song, stirring up goosebumps plus tears in my eyes because of the beauty and brilliance she bring. I'm grateful for the way this song relates to our theme: "Promises," and I'm happy for the feelings that arise in me as I listen and imagine my own sacred vows.

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 68. @dealtokilate, please choose a theme that will inspire and enliven us as we explore new territory as artists. Just name it in the comments below, and we're good to go!


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A Warm Welcome to Newcomers

Leave It All (Original) by @graemesaxton


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@graemesaxton makes a favorable first impression with this original song. Listening, I witness a true artist, offering well-written words and a stylish playing style. Even his video itself is visually striking. I am glad to get to know him through his music.

This is the kind of song that I want to listen to on a beautiful country road on the back of my mountain... driving in that perfect late Spring weather - windows down - breeze blowing through my hair. Not a care in the world, just on a road trip to an unplanned destination :)

@dreemsteem


Prometo (Cover) by @coraspe


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@coraspe graces us with the good gifts of his singing. Wow, what a talented vocalist!

What a nice and pleasant surprise to have made you with your enormous talent, on our beloved platform, Coraspe. Very happy and proud. Blessings of God, and may the successes be constant.

¡Qué sorpresa tan bonita y agradable el haber logrado que estés con tu talento enorme, en nustra querida plataforma, Coraspe. Muy contento y orgulloso. Bendiciones de Dios, y que los éxitos sean constantes.

@lecumberre

🤩 the song is beautiful, just like your performance! It will be a pleasure to continue listening to you here. Welcome!

🤩 la canción es hermosa, al igual que tu interpretación! Será un gusto seguir escuchándote por aquí. Bienvenido!

@morenaluna


Rise Up (Cover) by @daniyjorge

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@daniyjorge shares her superb singing, with live accompaniment on the keys. What an enjoyable listening experience. These talents are immense.


Darte Un Beso (Cover) by @nestorchacin


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@nestorchacin jumps in with an superb singing voice. It's a pleasure to hear.

Excellent performance, brother! Congratulations

¡Excelente interpretación, hermano! Felicitaciones

@ylich


Tus promesas de amor / Your promises of love (Cover) by @emmilee

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@emmilee delivers a delightful song, with wonderful accompaniment on the cuatro and vocal harmonies.

The Boleros are so beautiful, I love them ❤️ and you with your beautiful voice and your friend Nelson, who plays the guitar very well, they make an excellent duet, especially this style they are very good at 👏

Los Boleros son tan hermosos, me encantan ❤️ y tú con tu bella voz y tu amigo Nelson, que toca la guitarra muy bien, hacen un excelente dúo, en especial este estilo se les da muy bien 👏

@nataliaeline


La Promesa Caibo y Neguito Borja (Cover) by @joseguira


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@joseguira carries a song with admirable lyrics and excellent musicianship in his strumming and singing.


Manos de Tijera (Cover) by @angymusic


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@angymusic gives us a pleasant listening experience with her pretty singing and her good piano playing.


Hasta mi final (Cover) by @ljtorres2


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@ljtorres2 shares a song that seems to speak from her heart.

If angels exist, they sure have such a captivating voice. Much success.

Sí los angeles existen, seguro tienen ea voz tan cautivadora. Mucho éxito.

@jonsnow1983


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Honorable Mentions

Promesas / Promises (Original) by @susamusic

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@susamusic brings a song that feels like a major leap. There is so much to admire in it. Her songwriting, first and foremost, is stellar. I adore the sentiment in the lyrics, landing in my heart with perfect resonance. Even her singing itself feels like a radiant light. I'm so proud of her for shining in this way. I'm grateful to witness this goodness.

Of course we enjoy Susa! Your song is beautiful, as well as being on the wave of this week's theme "Promises". I love that God has inspired you to make this composition and that he has given you the necessary tools through our friend @brujulamusical, another great one in this community. We are happy to see work like this on Open Mic.

¡Por supuesto que la disfrutamos Susa!. Tu canción es hermosa, además de estar en la onda del tema de esta semana "Promesas". Amo que Dios te haya inspirado a realizar esta composición y que te haya brindado las herramientas necesarias a través de nuestro amigo @brujulamusical, otro grande de esta comunidad. Nos alegra ver trabajos como este en Open Mic.

@armandolnrs w/ @familia.linares


Promesas Rotas / Broken Promise (Original) by @nahupuku

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@nahupuku presents a song that feels surreal to me, at times, like a dream, and like a journey. I feel curious at first, and then confident as he provides a safe space to explore. The statement he's making feels like a creative fire, with an intensity intense at times, and even a sting, along with the illumination he brings.

¡Definitivamente ya esto es otro nivel hermano!. Crear tus propios instrumentos y sacarles este sonido es increíble. Había dicho esto antes, pero ahora si creo que este es tu mejor trabajo jeje. Me gusta mucho toda la música que haces, eres un genio. Por acá la familia entera sigue tu trabajo a través de hive y youtube. ¡Que sigan los éxitos!.

This is definitely another level brother! Creating your own instruments and getting this sound out of them is incredible. I had said this before, but now I do think this is your best work hehe. I really like all the music you make, you are a genius. Around here the whole family follows your work through hive and youtube. Let the successes continue!

@jesuslnrs w/ @linares.familia


Wicked Game (Cover) by @betzaelcorvo


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@betzaelcorvo sounds incredible, carrying a song that is lush and vibrant.

so wonderful!!!!! I love this song so much :) And I've never heard it in Spanish before - but you have a beautiful voice!!!!! my goodness :) It was so hypnotic listening to you!!! I just love this song :) and you play the guitar AMAZINGLY!!! loved this! :) Excellent rendition of this song!

@dreemsteem


Vivo / Alive (Cover) by @naradamoon


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@naradamoon delivers a song that is a total joy to hear, especially when he reaches the falsetto singing around 1:38.

Amazing dude, loved this!

@graemesaxton


Y Volveré (Cover) by @musicandreview


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@musicandreview share a song that is passionate and dramatic, full of finesse and fine artistry. Their collaborative spirit feels like music-making magic to me.

Excelente muchachos, que bueno escucharlos nuevamente! Así como han dicho es una canción que ha trascendido en el tiempo y a pesar que tiene más de 50 años, sigue siendo un punto de referencia en nuestra música latina. Como a ustedes, a mí también ese tipo de canciones me recuerda a las reuniones que hacíamos con mis tíos y abuelos y se entonaban esas piezas

Excellent guys, good to hear from you again! As they have said, it is a song that has transcended in time and despite being over 50 years old, it continues to be a point of reference in our Latin music. Like you, those kinds of songs remind me of the meetings we had with my uncles and grandparents and those pieces were sung

@maitt87


Hasta Mi Final / Until My End (Cover) by @dianakyv


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@dianakyv shares her gorgeous voice, carrying a song that speaks of eternal love.

Friend how beautiful this sounds! You have a very beautiful voice, I have always told you and I admire you for your talent in singing and your impeccable interpretation, I did not know about the existence of this song but it sounds very beautiful and with your time it is spectacular.

¡Amiga que bonito suena ésto! tienes una voz muy bella, siempre te lo he dicho y te admiro por tu talento en el canto y tu interpretación impecable, no sabía de la existencia de ésta canción pero suena muy bella y con tu vez es espectacular.

@daniel2001


Solo para ti (Cover) by @alejandrop


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@alejandrop carries a song handsomely. The nice slow tempo really gives him the space to stretch vocally. Very impressive.


If You Ever Forget That You Love Me (Cover) by @nataliaeline

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@nataliaeline brings another song that furthers the favorable impressions she's already made in this community.

Wooow 🤩 Your interpretation is very beautiful! How sweet your voice! I congratulate you on this beautiful entry! I really loved it!

Wooow 🤩 Bellísima tu interpretación! Que dulce tu voz! Te felicito por esta entrada linda! De verdad me encantó!.

@dianakyv


Salvemos al Mundo / Save The World (Original) by @jpulido0306


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@jpulido0306 returns with another terrific original song. His songwriting gifts are superb, and his singing feels especially triumphant in this one.

Tu voz, incluso, en los tonos más altos es excelente, es por el vibrato sincronizado perfect, pero también por el sentimiento. ¡Que buena canción!

Your voice, even in the highest tones, is excellent, it is because of the perfect synchronized vibrato, but also because of the feeling. What a good song!

@ricardomello


Mi Niña Linda / My Cute Girl (Cover) by @omairita


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@omairita teams up with her son, bringing their beautiful gifts of voice and guitar.

This song is beautiful! And you put a lot of feeling into singing it 😊 in sync with your son, who plays the guitar very well and gave him a beautiful accompaniment as well as his voice, together they made a beautiful presentation 👏🎶 thanks for sharing this!

Esta canción está hermosa! Y usted le pone mucho sentimiento al cantarla 😊 en sincronía con su hijo, quien toca la guitarra muy bien y le dio un hermoso acompañamiento así voz, juntos hicieron una bella presentación 👏🎶 gracias por compartir esto!

@nataliaeline


Promises (Cover) by @dreemsteem

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@dreemsteem sings exceptionally well, and she also presents her performance in a way that is visually stunning as a music video, brimming with beauty.

Wowzer!! And I loved your visual with the video

@kaerpediem

I kept waiting until YOU started singing :D I then realized it WAS you singing. BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!! is all I can say!

@snook


Tan Solo Quiero (Cover) by @melor9


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@melor9 sounds smooth and handsome, as always.

Excellent brother !! I was stung hahahaha ... I wanted to keep listening ok ... Good for that master's degree!

Excelente brother!! Me quedé fue picado jajajaja... Quería seguir escuchando vale... Bien por eso máster!

@edwardstobia


Fields Of Gold (Cover) by @chaste-music

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@chaste-music presents a song with pretty vocals and an attractive visual display featuring gently swaying plants and mountain scenes.


Besos en mis Sueños / Kisses in my Dreams (Cover) by @lasembradora


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@lasembradora demonstrates some powerful singing, featuring ultra-high high notes. To me, she sounds angelic up there in the heights.

The VOICE that brings tears to the eyes and wonderful moments!

La VOZ que trae lagrimas a los ojos y momentos maravillosos!

@mipiano


Luna (Cover) by @najp


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@najp sings a like a songbird, especially in the "ooh-ooh" vocables, with her pretty vibrato. I feel featherlight, delighted to listen to such beauty.


Setia (Cover) by @rezasofyan


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@rezasofyan carries a handsome song that speaks to this week's "Promises" theme. It feels like a meaningful message to me. I honor this artist for transitioning gracefully to a new Hive username: @bobreza.

I believe that the true magic is not only in making music, but in transmitting what we want, and you do know how to make it a friend. Congratulations

@brujulamusical


Real Love (Cover) by @kat.eli


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@kat.eli delivers a duet, joyfully singing. To me, this shows us a glimpse of what real love looks like and it is a joy to witness.

I am very fond of seeing how you enjoy singing together as a family 👏 and this cover in couple was super cute! Greetings ✨

me da mucha ternura ver cómo disfrutan cantando juntos en familia 👏 y este cover en pareja les quedó súper lindo! Saludos

@nataliaeline


Nuestro Juramento / Our Oath (Cover) by @morenaluna


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@morenaluna brings us a song that shows her excellent artistry.


Here Comes The Sun (Cover) by @cabelindsay


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My entry this week is a song that voices the promise of eternal life. This one is called “La Vem O Sol” originally written in Portuguese by Madrinha Rita, and translated to English.


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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. Fun!

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Hive Open Mic - Week 66 is underway now.

This week's invitation is: “The Sea.”


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