Hi Steemit,
Let me #introducemyself, my name is Norma Manly. I'm a singer/sonwriter from Ireland. I have been singing all my life but in the last year I have begun to write original songs. I am an avid #openmic 'er and in the past year I have been entering open mics across Ireland to try out new songs and gain experience, and of course meet like minded people.
My music is a modern take on blues, jazz and soul, my main inspiration is #NinaSimone.
I heard about the Steemit Open Mic from a friend and have been watching all the different artists from across the world. Whatever people think of Steemit, the #openmic alone is worth signing up for! What a great platform to try out new material. I will hopefully be posting an original and maybe a cover or two over the next few weeks, so watch this space.
I wrote this song about two weeks ago so it's still a work in progress, here are the lyrics:
"Kick In" by Norma Manly
If you could see me, watch you wail on the floor.
And then I leave you, picking stones to relax.
It's been a long time, since it darkened my door.
And then you lean on, the weight of the world.
It has gripped tight, so soft hands to release.
And then you step back, digging deeper within.
I could tell you, but my words don't apply.
You keep on saying, I've gone too far.
I'm checking out of this town.
Checking out of this town.
No good,no good.
No good,no good.
If you could see me, watch you sleep next to meds.
And then I leave you, dreading what's next.
It's been a long time, but I'm not surprised.
And then you lean on, your irrational mind.
It has gripped tight, deep breath in and out.
And then you step, reality out.
I could tell you, but my words don't apply.
You keep saying, I've gone too far.
I'm checking out of this town.
Checking out of this town.
No good,no good.
No good,no good.
They tell me, It's just another little while.
They tell me, It's just another little while.
They tell me, It's just another little while.
They tell me, It's just another little while.
Till they kick in
Kick in, Kick in, Kick in.
No good,no good.
No good,no good.
No good,no good.
No good,no good.
Kick in, Kick in, Kick in!
© 2018.
It was a bank holiday weekend this past weekend in Ireland so we decided to try the song out in public so we jumped in the car and headed for Galway, one of Ireland's most beautiful and lively cities. Galway is also home to one of the best open mics in the country, "The Rosin Dubh Open Mic Night".
It was a cold Sunday night in Galway but the fire was roaring and the atmosphere was electric. We played the song and got a great reaction. Check it out below!
I'm new to Steemit so I hope this post was good, I'm still getting familiar with the platform! Thanks a million for the opportunity to perform for you guys, I'll be back next week with a cover, see you soon.
Norma xxx.
P.S.
Big thanks to @luzcypher, @krystle, @soundlegion, @passion-ground,
@verbal-d, @meno & @pfunk for all your hard work, really appreciate it.
If you like my music check out my Dtube uploads here:
"Big Bad Handsome Man"
"Moving On"
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcwkafY9t1hzK8g0dP4J_w/featured
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/normamanlymusic/
absolutely killer guys... bluesy trip... very cool vocal... great band...loved it
Thank you so much! 😀
Thanks , really enjoyed the #openmic this week will definitely enter again. Really appreciate all your hard work, it must be difficult to decide between so many talented people, my favourite was @gonetroppo , thanks again @luzcypher .
Very cool performance. Welcome to the Open Mic community.
Thanks very much, glad to be here @luzcypher !
Hi @normamanly welcome to steemit, i hope you enjoy here have fun :). Don't get tired writing an article. You got an upvote from me :)
Thank you, what did you think of the song?
Hello dearie..
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Look forward to seeing you there.
Saludos, gracias por compartir tu post con nosotros, éxito.
Gracias!
This is a very cool and chill performance @normamanly , love your whispered voice on this one :) ! Welcome to the Open Mic , hope you hear more from you soon!
Thank you very much, I appreciate it! @pechichemena
Welcome to the #openmic this was very chill... unique vocal style, very soothing... can't wait to hear more from you.
Hey Thanks @meno I like your content too, should have more posts soon!
Your music is soothing. A bit of jazz which I love. Almost like elevator music. Your singing reminds me of Byork or what was her name? I like to sing too. Thanks for sharing. I'm Oatmeal Joey Arnold. You can call me Joey.
Bjork I think! You sing and play keyboard sometimes, I saw one of your videos 😀
Oatmeal? Where did you get that name?
People call me Oatmeal because I eat oatmeal so much since I was a little boy hehe.
Great maiden entry... Loved It!
Thank you @passion-ground !
Really love the whispery jazz vocals.
Cool, thanks 👍
That was grand!
Smooth n silky n sassy...
:)
Cheers @nathankaye , loved your cover of @passion-ground 's full circle, in #coverasteemian . Slide guitar reminded me of Seasick Steve, nice job!
Very nice first entry @normamanly, you are a risk taker and it definitely pays off creatively. We look forward to your next entries in the coming weeks
I have included you in my Judge's Top List week 79
Please check out the full review here
https://steemit.com/openmic/@verbal-d/steemit-s-official-open-mic-judge-verbal-d-s-top-5-entries-for-week-79-original-blog
Thanks so much, really enjoyed taking part!
You're most welcome, congrats on your win as well. You looked like you all had fun and it translated with ease to us.
This is great, I love it!
Welcome to Steemit. Hope you have a great time here!
You really rock! Welcome to Steemit!
Awesome song and performances, Norma - I'm following and checking out more of your music <3
Thank you very much! I'll follow u2!
My pleasure, Norma! One of my dreams is to visit Galway, and if I ever do, I'd love to see you perform there :D
Yep Galway is one of the best places to visit if you're into music, especially in the summer, buskers everywhere!