Hive Open Mic ( #openmic ) is a global community celebrating live music on Hive. Each week is a new event, inviting creative expression and genuine connection.

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Hive Open Mic

Week 53, April 11-17, 2021

Our community's open mic event attracts 50+ musicians and hundreds of listeners each week. We provide a haven for creative expression and genuine connection. All are welcome. Every contributor can be proud of the fact we are building a live music movement by celebrating songs with an international audience. Our event stands for global harmony.

In case you haven't already noticed, our community is growing in numbers, in quality, in depth of connection... Because of this progress, we've designated three official curators: @cabelindsay, @mipiano, and @juliopalomo. This means more chances for musicians to be witnessed and appreciated for their musical gifts. I am delighted by our team, and thankful to everyone supporting the Hive Open Mic movement.

For the 53rd week of Hive Open Mic, we will explore the following theme: "Toys." This theme is selected by Spotlight Artist: @davidcentenor, who is a phenomenal guitarist and an gifted vocalist, often championing the intricate songs of Silvio Rodríguez. Our community is fortunate to hear his music here. Everyone is encouraged to share the collective current as we express and connect through: "Toys".

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“Toys”

This week's Hive Open Mic theme is: “Toys.” This is a pressure-free invitation, encouraging us to explore new territory together as artists and share a common ground as a community. Musicians always have full freedom to bring whatever music feels inspired in the moment.

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How To Participate

1. Produce - Introduce your video with the words: “Hive Open Mic Week [1],” presenting yourself and performing a song.
2. Present - Post your video on Hive by publishing through YouTube (preferred) or another video host, tagging #openmic.
3. Promote - Share your link in the comments section of Sunday's open mic invitation in order to ensure your entry is heard.
4. Prosper - Enjoy harmony with the Hive community by engaging with musicians and music fans through upvotes and uplifting comments.

Good Examples

Hold On (Cover) by @mipiano
Soaring (Original) by @joshuabbey
Be United As One (Original) by @rezasofyan
La Meccanica del Cuore (Original) by @lorenzopistolesi
Son Mis Deseos / It's My Wishes (Cóver) by @zorajr and @armandolnrs
Con los Brazos al Cielo / With Arms to Heaven (Original) by @lecumberre
Ponto de Yemanjá (Original) by @wildfamily
Gaviota / Seagull (Cover) by @davidcentenor
Billo's Medley (Cover) by @ylich
Heavily (Original) by @cabelindsay

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Requests

You can help support Hive Open Mic by acknowledging the creative spirit that is given so abundantly. Let's reward musicians by voting and commenting directly on music posts, showing our applause as if we're listening in a pub, a coffee shop, or concert hall. Tipping is greatly appreciated. These artists enliven Hive through their humming and buzzing!

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Acknowledgments

In the Hive Open Mic community, every week is an inspiring musical journey. Here, talented musicians bring their gifts to the virtual stage, reaching around the world. Listeners gain human connection on levels of heart and mind, including people of various cultures and languages. This is the harmonizing power of music.

Gratitude goes to the originators of Hive, who planted the seeds for us to grow and flourish here. Gratitude goes to the @OCD Incubation Program and other community cultivators, allowing newcomers to find their niches, and comfort zones. Gratitude goes to all the people who share their energy here, helping each other to thrive.

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