**Thanks to everyone who entered and supported Open Mic Week 99**. Community support for Open Mic has been tremendous and is one of many projects bringing the music community together on Steemit. # Want To Go To SteemFest This Year? # # [Tell Us About Yourself And Win A Ticket To Steemfest](https://steemit.com/blocktradescontest/@luzcypher/tell-us-about-yourself-and-win-a-ticket-to-steemfest) --- by @luzcypher
# ## We had 172 valid entries this week! Awesome guys! ## # Support Musicians On Steemit # ### [MARK YOUR CALENDARS: for the Open-Mic Mega-Mashup | Update #4](https://steemit.com/openmic/@passion-ground/mark-your-calendars-for-the-open-mic-mega-mashup-or-update-4) --- by @passion-ground ### ### [Steemit Musicians with Krystle, Shane, and Isaria! // Msp-Waves Radio // 15 Steem Prize!// 25 Steem Weekly Donation to Open Mic!](https://steemit.com/music/@isaria/43dkkv-steemit-musicians-with-krystle-shane-and-isaria-msp-waves-radio-15-steem-prize-25-steem-weekly-donation-to-open-mic) --- by @isaria
### ### [I LOVE OPEN MIC // Discover How It Works, Get Involved, Take ADVANTAGE!](https://steemit.com/openmic/@siomarasalmeron/4emh1uwp) --- by @siomarasalmeron ### ### [How To Support Musicians On Steemit And Earn Curation Rewards By Following The Open Mic Trail ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/how-to-support-musicians-on-steemit-and-earn-curation-rewards-by-following-the-open-mic-trail ) --- by @luzcypher
### ### [Operation We Are The Open Mic](https://steemit.com/openmic/@meno/operation-we-are-the-open-mic) --- by @meno
### https://i.imgsafe.org/46/46b92b3535.png ## Let's Keep @pfunk In The Top 20 Witnesses By Voting For Him As A Steemit Witness ##

@pfunk has been sponsoring Steemit Open Mic since I first started it and I want to give a big thank you to him and all the people who support and take part in *Steemit Open Mic*. @pfunk is a Steemit witness and helps keep the platform working and you can vote for him [here](https://steemit.com/~witnesses) Please go vote for him right now. This post will show you how. [Vote For Pfunk For Witness And Keep Steemit Open Mic Growing Strong We Need Your Help Now](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/vote-for-pfunk-for-witness-and-keep-steemit-open-mic-growing-strong-we-need-your-help-now) --- # More Open Mic Sponsors # Over the last week Open Mic was contacted and offered some more sponsorship from:

@ausbitbank

@ausbitbank is a top 20 witness on Steemit involved in more supporting projects on the Steem blockchain than I can list. He is a big part of the [minnowsupportproject.org](http://minnowsupportproject.org/), the Peace, Abundance, and Liberty network on Discord, and [delegates to many good causes on Steemit](https://steemit.com/witness/@ausbitbank/ausbitbank-witness-update-new-full-rpc-node-minnow-support-project-application). You can vote for him as a wtness [here](https://steemit.com/~witnesses). He just reached out and donated 100 Steem per week to help Open Mic

@curie

https://i.imgsafe.org/43/43ea19e02b.png @Curie helps curate new people who contribute good content and has been supporting Open Mic musicians behind the scenes since Open Mic started. They helped me and countless others get our posts seen when we first started on the platform. Many Open Mic musicians have been featured on their weekly Author's Showcase posts. They are a top 20 witness and have contributed 25 Steem per week for the next two months to help Open Mic. You can vote for them as witness [here](https://steemit.com/~witnesses)

@isaria

MSP-Waves Radio in association with the Minnow Support Project and the Peace, Abundance, Liberty Network is a [weekly radio program](https://steemit.com/music/@isaria/43dkkv-steemit-musicians-with-krystle-shane-and-isaria-msp-waves-radio-15-steem-prize-25-steem-weekly-donation-to-open-mic) hosted by @Krystle, @swelker101, and @isaria that features the weekly Top 5 judges picks from Steemit Open Mic. Not only do they give weekly prizes to audience picked performers from the contest, but they have also started sponsoring Open Mic with a 25 Steem weekly donation! How cool is that? Thank you for helping support musicians on the Steemit platform.

@aggroed

@aggroed is a top 20 witness and is involved in the [minnowsupportproject.org](http://minnowsupportproject.org/) and the Peace, Abundance, and Liberty network on Discord. He is launching a new online card game called [SteemMonsters.com](https://steemmonsters.com/). **Steem Monsters** is supporting Open Mic with a 50 Steem donation per week to the contest. He's also gifting a 5-card Steem Monster pack to the winner's. You can vote for him as witness [here](https://steemit.com/~witnesses) --- https://i.imgsafe.org/37/372b42c83a.png # What Is [SteemMonsters.com](https://steemmonsters.com)? # https://i.imgsafe.org/37/37d1a53d5e.png --- And thanks to @meno's initiative the community has come together to support Open Mic. Many of you have created posts in support of the Open Mic community and have donated a portion of the rewards from those posts to @openmic so we can keep doing what we do, build a great community of musicians on Steemit. You guys are the best and we feel appreciative and inspired! ## [Operation We Are The Open Mic](https://steemit.com/openmic/@meno/operation-we-are-the-open-mic) --- by @meno
#### ## Steemit Open Mic Rules ## - The cutoff date for entries was Friday the 24th of August, 2018 at 12 UTC TIME [Find your UTC time here](http://www.timeanddate.com/time/map/). - Only 1 entry per person per week - "Steemit Open Mic Week 99" must the beginning of the post title. - "Steemit Open Mic Week 99" must be said at the beginning of your video and your username. - Live performances only specifically made for this contest. - openmic must be the first tag - Add a link to your post in the comments of the contest post. - You must upvote this post. - If your song is an original song then add the word "Original" somewhere in your title - You can use DTube but include an embedded YouTube or Vimeo video too. ## [Steemit Open Mic Loves Dtube So Why Do I Have To Add A Youtube Video To My Open Mic Entry](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-loves-dtube-so-why-do-i-have-to-add-a-youtube-video-to-my-open-mic-entry) --- by @luzcypher
## Entries must follow these rules to earn prizes. Big shout out to @lukestokes who delegated 5,000 SP to the @openmic account! Thanks for your support. I just want to remind everyone that votes are only part of the selection process. Entertainment value and performance is factored in too. To learn more about the rules to entering the contest please read [What Are The Rules To Enter Steemit Open Mic And Why Do We Have Rules Anyways](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/what-are-the-rules-to-enter-steemit-open-mic-and-why-do-we-have-rules-anyways) [Common Questions When Entering Steemit Open Mic](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/common-questions-when-entering-steemit-open-mic) --- by @luzcypher
The coolest thing about Open Mic is it brings the Steemit community together and that is the whole point of this project. --- Meet up with the Open Mic community at [Open Mic on Discord](https://discord.gg/ZengXx) and chat with all of the people who enter Open Mic there. It's a great way to interact with the Open Mic community. Your links to your entry is automatically added to the Discord channel, so please don't add links, just come to chat with the community. Join the Facebook page for Steemit Musicians you can [read about here](https://steemit.com/originalmusic/@jessamynorchard/new-group-exclusively-for-steemit-musicians-on-the-devil-s-network-for-networking-questions-tips-and-post-promoting) or go [straight to the page here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/316826738740393/). A lot of players from Steemit Open Mic are there. ## Steemit Open Mic Judges ## ## @soundlegion, @krystle, @verbal-d, @passion-ground, and @meno ## https://i.imgsafe.org/55/55f3acb05b.png [Music Creators Guide To Copyrights, Royalties, And Recording Contracts](https://steemit.com/music/@luzcypher/music-creators-guide-to-copyrights-royaties-and-recording-contracts) [Common Questions When Entering Steemit Open Mic](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/common-questions-when-entering-steemit-open-mic) --- by @luzcypher
[How To Support Musicians On Steemit And Earn Curation Rewards By Following The Open Mic Trail ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/how-to-support-musicians-on-steemit-and-earn-curation-rewards-by-following-the-open-mic-trail ) --- by @luzcypher
[Steemit Open Mic Is About Building A Community Of Musicians On Steemit Not About Winning](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-is-about-building-a-community-of-musicians-on-steemit-not-about-winning) --- by @luzcypher
[Official Open Mic Or Passion Ground S Top 5 Entries For Week 99 ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@passion-ground/official-open-mic-or-passion-ground-s-top-5-entries-for-week-99 ) --- by @passion-ground
[Openmic Week 99 Top 5 And Honorable Mentions ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@meno/openmic-week-99-top-5-and-honorable-mentions ) --- by @meno
[Steemit S Official Open Mic Judge Verbal D S Top 5 Entries For Week 99 Original Blog ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/steemit-s-official-open-mic-judge-verbal-d-s-top-5-entries-for-week-99-original-blog ) --- by @verbal-d
[Open Mic Week 99 My Top 5 Judges Selection](https://steemit.com/openmic/@krystle/open-mic-week-99-my-top-5-judges-selection) --- by @krystle
[Steemit Open Mic Loves Dtube So Why Do I Have To Add A Youtube Video To My Open Mic Entry](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-loves-dtube-so-why-do-i-have-to-add-a-youtube-video-to-my-open-mic-entry) --- by @luzcypher
Special thanks to @krystle, @passion-ground, @meno, and, @verbal-d for help judging the contest this week. Great job guys. Steemit [Open Mic is not about winning or losing](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-is-about-building-a-community-of-musicians-on-steemit-not-about-winning), it's about building a connections on Steemit through music. Watching the collaborations happen online between musicians who played and met on Steemit Open Mic is very rewarding and many of the people who play and post earn some nice rewards for playing a song. **For many, it's easier to get some Steem in your tip jar by playing for Steemit Open Mic than it is to play music on the street.** http://i.imgur.com/ecWyGYy.png ## Steemit Open Mic Trending Posts ## ### [Click here to see the current trending posts on Steemit Open Mic](https://steemit.com/trending/openmic) ### --- # Top 20 Trending Open Mic Posts ### The openmic tag has earned a total of: 235,028.161 SBD worth $218,101.668 USD At Today's Prices of $0.927981 SBD (Average of $2,203.05 per week in 99 weeks +plus has paid out over 28,100 Steem in prizes! ### **NOTE:** *Having a trending post is not how judges pick entries for their Top 5 weekly picks. Sometimes you will trend because of a variety of reasons. **Congratulations! You don't need to win Open Mic to earn rewards and build your audience.** As you can see, sometimes trending posts earn more than the contest rewards! You could trend by getting curated by other curation groups like @curie for example. The judges look for entertainment value which, of course, is very subjective and varies over time. Just keep playing and engaging with the community which is the whole point of Open Mic. If you love music, we love you.* ### The most recent top earning posts were: ### *This chart is provided by @carlgnash.*

@nadabrahmasounds	Steemit Open Mic Week #99 \| Hernán Suárez - Running Shadows (Original Song) $ 33.0680
@charlotte-fay	Steemit Openmic Week 99 $ 30.2750
@lillywilton	Steemit Open Mic Week 99 - "How Loved You Are" (original) $ 29.4270
@leomolina	Steemit Openmic Week 99 · Memorias del Olvido (Cover) $ 27.3300
@miguelblanco	STEEMIT OPEN MIC SEMANA 99 TEMA ORIGINAL "LARGA NOSTALGIA" @miguelblanco $ 27.2830
@gibber	steemit open mic week 99 YOUR TIME IS GONNA COME/Led Zeppelin cover by @gibber $ 25.9280
@beto14	Steemit Open Mic Semana 99 // Cover Imagine John Lennon por @beto14 $ 24.6040
@robertonavs	Steemit Open Mic Week 99 - Primera Cita By: CNCO (Robertonavs Cover) $ 23.9780
@wethepatsies	Openmic Week 99 - Original Song by 'We The Patsies' - 'Svein's Song' $ 23.9040
@rodrigo98	Steemit Open Mic Week 99 - Verano Porteño $ 23.7510
@paintingangels	Steemit OpenMic Week 99 @paintingangels - Original song "Shotgun Ravens, Pale Night" $ 21.1180
@maycorjerjes18	Steemit Open Mic Week 99 - Canción para ti (Cover) $ 18.0060
@juanmolina	Steemit Open Mic Week # 99 \| "Angel Exterminador" - (Cover Ilegales) $ 17.4200
@edwardstobia	🎧 Steemit Openmic - Semana #99 🎧 - Canción ¨Y como es el¨ #openmic Patrocinado por @Luzcypher & @Pfunk $ 17.2830
@honeymoon-1611	Steemit open mic week 99 – Marinero de luces (Cover) by Honeymoon-1611 $ 17.2080
@vincy	Open Mic Week #99 [dtube] - Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley (Guitar cover) $ 16.8080
@skycorridors	Steemit Open Mic week 99 - Part of your World $ 14.1680
@bernardtjames	Every little thing she does is magic $ 13.9160
@kayclarity	Open Mic Week 99: Cover of "Feels Like Home" by Kay Clarity $ 13.8950
@samidbarid	Steemit Openmic Week 99 - Sami D. Barid - Good Evening World - Original Piano Song $ 13.7490

Congratulations to all of you who trended this week on Open Mic! ## Winners from Steemit Open Mic Week 99 ## It is not getting any easier to pick with all this talent and it is so hard picking winners every week even with 5 judges. ## Honorable mentions this week in no particular order are: @papaudeme, @minuetoacademy, @kayclarity, @dianakyv, @abelfernandez, @douglasferreira, @ingridkorneelia, @yrmaleza, @lifetipsbysn, @k0wsk1, @honeymoon-1611, @nadabrahmasounds, @charlotte-fay, @drewley, @digitalopus, @siomarasalmeron, @davidfar, @manuelmusic, @mayneth , @miguelblanco, @alejandra23, @rjcha, @kkarenmp, @adreini, @itslobianco, @donatello, @maximilianoflute, @juanchez, @cristmounicou, @carlosvidal, and many more on our radar. We Love You All! ## --- ## and the winners are... ## ## 1st Place ## ## You won 80 Steem and a 5-Pack of Steem Monster cards. # --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mahou5oRGj8 [Steemit OpenMic Week 99 @paintingangels - Original song "Shotgun Ravens, Pale Night"](https://steemit.com/openmic/@paintingangels/fkhpiy77 ) --- by @paintingangels
--- >*Serena has slowly but surely become one of my favorite songwriters of all time and I'm not exaggerating when I say that. I can't help but to connect with her songs at a deep emotional level, they never cease to leave me vulnerable after listening, I just can't keep my composure.* - @meno --- >*I love it when music tells a story and you have done that so beautifully here today, it really is a next level song hun - I can see the film clip that goes with it, but I can see this working in film as well.* > >*This song is the epitome of perfection, the structure is absolutely as it should be - any changes to tempo would destroy the tension you create throughout the music.* - @krystle --- http://i.imgur.com/ecWyGYy.png ## 2nd Place ## ## You won 40 Steem and a 5-Pack of Steem Monster cards. # --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_U1htSqyL8 [Steemit Open Mic Week 99 - "How Loved You Are" (original)](https://steemit.com/openmic/@lillywilton/rqfbmpf1 ) --- by @lillywilton
http://i.imgur.com/ecWyGYy.png >*Lilly’s classic musical and theatrical training really resonates here. I mean WOW – her lullaby, “How Loved You Are” is a masterpiece for the ages! Lilly’s performance and composition truly sound like it came straight from Broadway! I love this! What an immense treasure this is…* - @passion-ground --- >*Lilly is so talented it's almost annoying. She never misses, I mean, has she missed? Since her first entry, every single time she puts out a song on this blockchain I'm always captivated by her.... always.* - @meno --- >*There is something about your music and voice that I just find captivating, there is a clarity to your tone that I just find divine - it's always so clear and perfect, just stunning in every way possible.* - @krystle --- --- http://i.imgur.com/ecWyGYy.png ## 3rd Place ## ## You won 26 Steem and a 5-Pack of Steem Monster cards. # https://vimeo.com/286228632 [Steemit Openmic Week 99 Bring Me The Horizon Avalanche Cover ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@addiesworld/steemit-openmic-week-99-bring-me-the-horizon-avalanche-cover ) --- by @addiesworld
--- >*Not only did Addie crush this cover – but she did so looking smokin’ hot as ever! Bottom line: Addie is a true artistic talent, she also happens to be blessed with physical beauty as well. What a killer combination! God bless you, girlfriend. Stay hungry, stay grounded, and stay passionate… I loved this!* - @passion-ground --- >*Seriously fucking brilliant lovely, just a kick ass performance all round - but as always for me it's your stunning vocals that steal the show.* - @krystle --- http://i.imgur.com/ecWyGYy.png ## 4th Place ## ## You won 26 Steem and a 5-Pack of Steem Monster cards. # https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBfCzWmn9Rc [Steemit Openmic Week 99 Unbreak My Heart Toni Braxton Cover Alcoholisedbsoul Ft Manuelmusic](https://steemit.com/openmic/@alcoholisedbsoul/steemit-openmic-week-99-unbreak-my-heart-toni-braxton-cover-alcoholisedbsoul-ft-manuelmusic) --- by @alcoholisedbsoul
--- >*This is not a simple song to perform, and you ladies did amazing. I was blown away by the vocal talent of the performance. The fact that you switched back and forth for the lead was a special touch too, and of course the blend of the harmonies was top notch.* - @meno --- >*What a brilliant entry guys massive congratulations, just got my attention and held it throughout - you have a great dynamic and I love the sound with the dual vocals.* > >*The playing is perfect and really filled the sound out nicely, balanced well with the vocals and all round sounding brilliant.* > >*Now for the vocals you both did amazing, I really like how you split it up and each bought your own subtle differences to the performance - you both have rather amazing vocal ranges, not to mention precision control.* > >*It was a brilliant entry and I absolutely enjoyed it, the subtle changes you've made from the original really made it work well for the two of you - I should also mention I really loved the harmonies, it really added a nice additional layer to the sound.* - @krystle --- http://i.imgur.com/ecWyGYy.png ## 5th Place ## ## You won 26 Steem and a 5-Pack of Steem Monster cards. # https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M3QWHEs3mw [Steemit Open Mic Week 99 Original Music Back To Myself](https://steemit.com/openmic/@katrina-ariel/steemit-open-mic-week-99-original-music-back-to-myself) --- by @katrina-ariel
--- >*Katrina’s performance is exactly what I needed this week! She broke from her comfort zone and rendered an original composition of optimism and self-worth. “Back to Myself” is a place we all need to visit on a regular basis. The important distinction that Katrina imparts is that her basic tendency is to be compassionate – and putting other people first. We have an overabundance of narcissists in this crazy world of ours, and her message here is directed toward all the good people in this world – and to give them, along with herself, the immense credit that they so rightly deserve. I love this to pieces – I see you, girlfriend! * - @passion-ground --- >*I'm a sucker for original songs, and I love digging deep into lyrics, so of course, this song had to be on my list for the week. Katrina is such a talented musician, I wonder if she knows how talented she is. In any case I'm glad she is brave enough to share these vulnerable tunes with us.* - @meno --- https://i.imgsafe.org/c9/c9fb22e71f.png ### **Here's a screenshot of the prizes transferred to the winners this week.** ### https://i.imgsafe.org/47/479d95c1f4.png # Want To Go To SteemFest This Year? # # [Tell Us About Yourself And Win A Ticket To Steemfest](https://steemit.com/blocktradescontest/@luzcypher/tell-us-about-yourself-and-win-a-ticket-to-steemfest) --- by @luzcypher # # Congratulation Everyone And Thanks For Playing Steemit Open Mic. Winners can collect their Steem Monster Cards at SteemMonsters.com# ## [Steemit Open Mic Is About Building A Community Of Musicians On Steemit, Not About Winning](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-is-about-building-a-community-of-musicians-on-steemit-not-about-winning) --- by @luzcypher
## --- **Congratulations guys! Thanks again to everyone that entered. Thanks to our sponsors @pfunk, @ausbitbank, @curie, @aggroed, @isaria, and @steemmonsters for sponsoring Open Mic!** ## Vote And Enter Open Mic Week 100 by Following This Link ## [![redarrowtrans.png](https://s13.postimg.org/7djxdd3tz/redarrowtrans.png)](https://postimg.org/image/w6the0mub/) ## [Steemit Open Mic Week 100 Record Your Performance And Win Steem Sponsored By Pfunk And Luzcypher](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/steemit-open-mic-week-100-record-your-performance-and-win-steem-sponsored-by-pfunk-and-luzcypher) --- by @luzcypher
## ### Related Posts ### [Music Creators Guide To Copyrights, Royalties, And Recording Contracts](https://steemit.com/music/@luzcypher/music-creators-guide-to-copyrights-royaties-and-recording-contracts) --- by @luzcypher [How To Support Musicians On Steemit And Earn Curation Rewards By Following The Open Mic Trail ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/how-to-support-musicians-on-steemit-and-earn-curation-rewards-by-following-the-open-mic-trail ) --- by @luzcypher
[What Are The Rules To Enter Steemit Open Mic And Why Do We Have Rules Anyways](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/what-are-the-rules-to-enter-steemit-open-mic-and-why-do-we-have-rules-anyways) --- by @luzcypher [Behind The Scenes Look At The Steemit Open Mic Selection Process How We Pick The Top 3 Entries ](https://steemit.com/openmic/@luzcypher/behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-steemit-open-mic-selection-process-how-we-pick-the-top-3-entries ) --- by @luzcypher
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@nadabrahmasounds

@charlotte-fay

@lillywilton

@leomolina

@miguelblanco

@gibber

@beto14

@robertonavs

@wethepatsies

@rodrigo98

@paintingangels

@maycorjerjes18

@juanmolina

@edwardstobia

@honeymoon-1611

@vincy

@skycorridors

@bernardtjames

@kayclarity

@samidbarid