Apparently no one from The Voice reads this blog. I say that because right after I praised them last week for not montaging anyone who made the teams, this week, they montaged like half the contestants who made it onto teams. Best guess is that those people don’t have “compelling” stories, in that they are just regular folks- they weren’t abandoned on doorsteps or old friends of Blake’s. But why show me the kid who is otherwise a professional mover that doesn’t make it if you’re not going to show me the equally boring (but more talented) person who does?
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The Voice s4 – Blind Auditions Night 2
27
Mar
Night 2 of the blind auditions was only one hour long, but we got to see the developing “alliance” between Blake and Usher.
I really like Midas Whale, but so far, no duo has ever made it out of the battle rounds, so they’ve got a long road ahead of them.
One thing I didn’t mention yesterday, but that I am really liking is that this year, so far, they have shown us the performances of all the contestants that have been chosen by the coaches. We’ve only gotten those who were passed over in the montage. I appreciate that.
The Voice s4 – Blind Auditions Night 1
26
Mar
The Voice is back, and you know I was glued to my DVR. They put Shakira in Cee-Lo’s old seat and Usher in Christina’s. Maybe the producers were hoping that by switching things up we would not notice they replaced a black male R&B singer and a blonde Latina diva with a blonde Latina diva and a black male R&B singer. But enough about that- the only thing that really matters is the dynamic between the coaches. Blake and Adam kept up their love/hate relationship and Shakira and Usher both seemed to fit right in, each playing to their strengths.
The Voice s3 And the Winner Is….
19
Dec
I’m not surprised Nicholas David came in 3rd. Considering I thought he would have to be a judges’ save to even make the top 12 (America you have happily surprised me by voting him to the finals), and that his Monday night performance wasn’t great.
Terry also stumbled on Monday night, and while we all love classic rock, is there a market for new classic rock?
Since making the top 12 (I didn’t think she would) Cassadee has been strong and solid. Rarely was there a night I thought she was “off”. Congratulations Cassadee Pope, Season 3 winner, The Voice
The Voice s3 Final Performances
18
Dec
The opening tribute to the Newtown victims brought me close to tears. It was done beautifully.
I love Nicholas but did not like his opening number. Terry’s voice seemed weak (and when is Terry’s voice weak) on Broken Wings. Cassadee ended with Cry, but that meant two of her final three performances were country ballads. Does she want to be a country singer?
Blake once again showed why he is my favorite coach by making the duets about his contestants. I thought Play that Funky Music was a great song choice for Nicholas, but Cee Lo never let him shine.
The Voice s3 Semi-Final Elmination
12
Dec
In the past, the Voice finals have consisted of 4 people- one for each coach. This season, it will be 3 people, as chosen by America. I am thrilled with America’s choices.
If I have a favorite, it is Nicholas David. I love that he’s not your standard pop music competition show fodder. But truth is, I will be happy regardless of who wins this year. All three contestants are fabulous.
I loved that this season we have seen all of last season’s finalists and know they each have record deals. That may be my favorite thing about The Voice.
The Voice s3 Semi-Finals
11
Dec
Starting with the caveat that all four singers who made it to the Voice semi-finals are incredibly talented and have the ability to do great things, Trevin was once again the weakest link. I think part of it was song choice. I love Wind Beneath My Wings, but he did not do anything with it to stand out. Less than 5 minutes after watching the performance, I had forgotten it.
Nicholas David, singing to his family, was powerful and tear inducing. Both Cassaddee and Terry brought their styles to the songs they sang. Looking forward to next week’s final performances.
The Voice s3 Top 6 Eliminations
05
Dec
It is down to CeeLo and Blake. I was not surprised by Melanie going home. She’s a talented young girl, but she’s more suited to indie pursuits than pop stardom. I was stunned by Amanda going home.
Mind you, all of the top 6 are incredibly talented, so I’m not saying Amanda deserved it more than Nicholas or anyone else. However, she is an attractive woman with a powerful voice. Nicholas is a middle aged, kind of funny looking guy, whose style is not quite mainstream. I am thrilled he’s still in the competition, but sad to see Amanda go.
The Voice s3 Top 6
04
Dec
It was a night of really strong performances. With each singer getting 2 songs, it’s not uncommon for people to have one good song and one okay song, but last night everyone was really consistent.
This should be the end of the road for Melanie. Last night wasn’t one of her strongest to begin with, and I just don’t’ think she has the fan base to pull her through.
I also didn’t think Trevin had a good night. The judges thought otherwise, though, and I honestly can’t imagine him going.
So tonight it will be Melanie and ??? going home.
The Voice s3 Top 8 Eliminations
28
Nov
The moment they mentioned that Terry had hit number one on the iTunes rock charts, I knew he wasn’t going home. Dez did, and so did Cody, finally. I have mixed feelings about Cody going home now. Considering I’ve thought he needed to go home a number of times before this, it was time. But I do feel bad about it happening after what was a really good performance of a difficult song.
Melanie remains the last of the coach’s saves standing, and she’s been killing it, as has Cassadee- someone I didn’t even think would make the top 12.