NBC's The Voice

[AlmondMilk]

You're all probably tired about all of my threads about these singing competitions. I'm really sorry... kind of. I'll probably end up just talking to myself and post random vids.

Anywho, The Sing-Off will probably come back for another season during the summer or fall. In its place is The Voice. I missed the first season because I just wasn't into watching TV. I caught the first couple of episodes on demand, and it's pretty interesting.

For auditions, the four judges' backs are facing the singer. If a judge likes the singer, they press the button, which turns their chair around. If multiple judges press their button, the singer gets to choose who they'd like to be their "mentor" for the competition.

Cee-Lo is the most calm, collected judge on that panel. Christina, Adam, and Blake all bicker back and forth. It's cute.

Anyone else interested in tuning into this show? What are your favorite performances? Who are you looking forward to advance?



I thought this was an interesting rendition.

[justdra]

I actually like the show. I like the auditions, not all the sucking up the judges do to get someone on their team but its part of the show I suppose, lol.

[Weston]

You know what I hate? The judges get all the promotion and the career boost and the contestants are a distant memory. Its like last season's winner never happened.

[swerve]

I watched this show for the VERY FIRST TIME EVER last night after reading YOUR thread!!!

And...

I LIKED IT!!!

My FAVORITES SO FAR -- was the girl you featured in the Youtube above -- and the guy from NYC (that USED to live in MY hometown of Atlanta) that was HIV positive...

I HOPE that they BOTH do WELL -- and have already asked my partner to TIVO the remainder of the season!!!

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP!!!

[Weston]

The HIV guy is Jamar Rogers. He auditioned for American Idol season 8 and didn't make it.

The voice is where they go for a last gasp before total obscurity.

[swerve]

The HIV guy is Jamar Rogers. He auditioned for American Idol season 8 and didn't make it.

The voice is where they go for a last gasp before total obscurity.

I thought that you had to WIN American Idol to reach THAT distinction...

[Weston]

I thought that you had to WIN American Idol to reach THAT distinction...

Touche!

[AlmondMilk]

You know what I hate? The judges get all the promotion and the career boost and the contestants are a distant memory. Its like last season's winner never happened.

True. I checked out the winner, for some reason I didn't really enjoy the songs I heard on youtube.

I watched this show for the VERY FIRST TIME EVER last night after reading YOUR thread!!!

I'm glad you enjoyed it I'm just hoping the rest is good after the blind auditions. I was watching Season 1's blind auditions, and dang! It was pretty interesting. I like the surprise when I think the singer is good, but the s/he doesn't sit well with the judges or one of them presses the button last minute.

The voice is where they go for a last gasp before total obscurity.

LMAO. But I guess it's true.

[bostonboy20]

I'm very invested in this season since there are so many artists that I really love that have made it onto teams already and I believe one more that they haven't shown yet!

Rooting for Chris Cauley, Angel Taylor, Tony Lucca and Charlotte Sometimes!

[Weston]

I thought that you had to WIN American Idol to reach THAT distinction...

Come to think of it, you can win The Voice and achieve total obscurity too.

[Lefty]

OR,

You could even skip the

Voice and American Idol

AND

maintain your Obscurities.

[matt1980111]

The more I watch The Voice, the less I like Christina.

[Lefty]

The host is a blessing as compared to Cryan Seacrust.

As for the Judge/Trainers...Position 1 and 4 are fine.

My assessment of the {insiders} positions 2/3 is low.

Ego, Vanity, Arrogance and need for copious amounts

of public attention are surrounding them at all times.

***I usually multi-task while Roomie watches.***

[MoufOfKhaos]

When does this come on again?

I watched the 1st season last year and kinda wish Javier didn't win - I liked him, but I didn't at the same time.

[Muzzy91]

When does this come on again?

I watched the 1st season last year and kinda wish Javier didn't win - I liked him, but I didn't at the same time.

I completely agree. I liked Javier, but I didn't think he was the best of season 1. I wanted Frenchie to win.

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So far my favorite for this season is definitely Pip

[AlmondMilk]

Sorry for the late reply, but apparently the next episode is on Monday. I usually miss it and catch it on demand. It's kind of weird...because they'll say "Last night, so-and-so battled..." so I'm guessing maybe it's on a Monday and Tuesday...or perhaps the times differ completely. I'm not sure :/

Anywho, I caught up with the episodes....I'm a bit disappointed.

I. Songs are recycled. I checked on wikipedia (after recognizing two songs that were sung during auditions), and I found two other songs that were previously sung. I'm sure there are plenty of other songs out there -.-

1. Find Your Love
2. You and I
3. I Can't Make You Love Me
4. Paris (Ohh La La)

There may have been more, but I got lazy looking back and forth

II. Plenty of the artists that were advancing just aren't that good. Lindsey, on Christina's team, just sounds like she's trying too hard to be really soft. Where are the dynamics? Her audition was better than her duet and "Somebody that I Used to Know." Adam pointing out that he wanted more especially during the peak of the song was on point to what I was feeling. It felt very stagnant. I also liked Pip during the auditions, but now not so much :|

Oh, and I miss Naia. I wish she were able to just sing reggae the whole time

[BetinaNungging]

Chris Mann and Lindsey #Team Xtina FTW

and rooting for Pip #Team Adam too
Pip so cute with bow tie

oh and Tony Lucca could make far too

for Team Cee Lo
I picked Jamars, Juliette Simms and that oh so charming James Massone

no hope for Team Blake this season

[BetinaNungging]

Jermaine Paul
Chris Mann
Juliet Simms
Tony Lucca

to the finale!

[joesman]

Not so up and over with Chris Mann but Jermaine, Tony and Juliet most definitely. Tony came alive last week with the Britney song and again this week with How You Like Me Now. And Juliet ending the show this week with It's a Man's World was brilliant. What a great rendition.

Thanks for starting the thread.

[AlmondMilk]

I'm tired of Christina having to mention Britney every episode now. WTF.



le sigh. Even though it's way passed the blind auditions....

[AlmondMilk]

Congrats, to the winner of season 2, Jermaine Paul!

Him singing made me start to tear. I probably wouldn't have been able to attempt to sing anything if I were in his shoes

[BetinaNungging]

who's watching The Voice 3?
Im here for

Cody Belew


and

my baby Dez Duron

[maxpowr9]

I secretly enjoy the show. I was watching last nite and I have no fucking clue as to why Blake made them sing Conga. It's a "wrench" song because of the fast lyrics, it makes the song impossible to actually sing. Another good example I remember hearing about from American Idol was Sweet Escape.

[Ohiospeedo]

Enjoying this season but I agree that the coaches are picking horrible songs for the contestants. The Conga? Bon Jovi?

Loving my Dez screen time.

[matt1980111]

Am I the only one still watching? I'm in love with this show and I think they've found some awesome talent.

[eastofeden]

I am sad that they sent Deborah home last night...I loved her and looked forward to seeing her. I love the gay guy on Cee Lo's team too..the one who sang Jolene (Cody)...

[matt1980111]

I loved Deborah but I think not saving her was a wise decision. She will definitely be fine. I don't think it was meant to win the show but she set herself up very nicely. Someone will sign her, I have no doubt.

But I like so many of them...Amanda, Dez, Trevin, Melanie, Cody, Sylvia, Adrianna...But I really liked Devyn. Super sad to see her go.

[eastofeden]

Oh yeah...Amanda...she rocked it and I actually picked up the phone to vote for her....

I want to see her sing Bettye LaVette's version of The Who's "Love Reign O'er Me"...I lvove Bettye LaVette

There are none of them I really dislike

[matt1980111]

I bought a few songs (Amanda, Trevin, Deborah, and Dez) but I was really disappointed with Devyn's recorded version. The live version was so much better.

The good (and bad thing) about this season is...anyone could win because they are just that good.

[BetinaNungging]

so shocked De'Borah is gone

and MacKenzie ok he's delivering many unique version of songs and sell them like a crazy on iTunes

my papi Dez n Cody still there yay

[pinoaguilar]

Cody Belew Rocks

[BreakTheIce]

For a show that has blind auditions they sure have some hot looking contestants.

[maxpowr9]

^He's so in the closet it's almost sad. My roommie and I were talking about it tonight.

PS: How the fuck is Melanie still on the show.

[joesman]

Well I love Bryan Keith and Dez. Hate the egos of some of the judges. Green and Aquilera can be mighty boring with their schtick.

[BetinaNungging]

Dez and Cody Belew are saved this week
I need them laying on my bed tonight
immediately!!!

#TeamDez #BelewCrew #BamBam2012

[pinoaguilar]

CONGRaTAS CODY BELEW

[maxpowr9]

Well I love Bryan Keith and Dez. Hate the egos of some of the judges. Green and Aquilera can be mighty boring with their schtick.

Ugh, I can't stand the Fedora wearing douche that is Bryan Keith.

I'm disappointed there is no love for Terry on here. I loved his schtick about him not having a mullet.

[pinoaguilar]

I like Terry and Bryan but Cody is the man.

[Lefty]

Lose that smug ass Bryan and the douche bag that needs a bath and follicular hygiene as well.

What was America thinking And then grubby has to put his hands together like a shite and do

the fake trash bow............crikers I hate when anybody does that phony little act.

Take those 2 and the judges in seats 2/3, Throw them under the bus NOW.



Oops, wrong side of the recliner this morning...pardon...JMH but a bit vituperative Opinion today.

[BetinaNungging]

Dez Duron n Cody Belew must go to the final

Dez was fine singing Feeling Good in white suit
while Cody doing Crazy in Love and dancing Single Ladies choreo wearing a black leather costume jacket
awww so HAWT!!! and FAWK!!!

altho
Cassadee Pope already #1 on iTunes
thats crazy!!!
and others cracks top 20

[AlmondMilk]

^He's so in the closet it's almost sad. My roommie and I were talking about it tonight.

PS: How the fuck is Melanie still on the show.

I would've banged Dez last season and I still would this season. I don't care if he's straight, bi, gay, curious, no so curious, questioning, whatever.

And with Melatnie. Seriously. I loved her rendition of "Toxic" but it all went downhill afterwards. "Toxic" has been done by every artist, so in my head I thought shed come back week to week with even better performances. She's just not executing the songs the way I thought she would :/


I like Amanda Brown's performance last night. The past couple times were ok. Dream On was interesting. IT wasn't the best, but she enjoyed it. It was a nice performance...just not the best it could have been. So I was definitely blown away from the Grace Potter song. I liked Michaela Paige, but she's gone now. Cassadee's good. Their performance with the guy and Blake for "Life's a Highway" I felt was one of the best group performances so far.

I'm still bitter that Jordan Pruitt and the guy who makes interesting arrangements of pop songs are both gone. I'm sure I'm sad that others are gone as well.

And Cody is adorable with his shimmy shimmying shimmies

[maxpowr9]

First off, I just want to say that it seemed to me that Christina was totally on auto-pilot last nite. She just had no interest in what was going on around her.

Cody IMO was one of the worst last nite. He'll get through due to the fangirls.

Oh Trevan. WTH was he thinking doing Usher. As a former band geek [trumpet], I know the hardest part outside of control, is learning when to breathe in a piece of music. Trevan was building up to the final note and during that "crescendo", you hear a giant gasp for air and it literally sucked the life out of the song. He definitely has the range but as a singer, he needs A LOT more training. My former teacher/conductor always said that if you can't sustain air for at least 8 bars [in common time], in a piece of music, you have no business "playing" a musical instrument.

[eastofeden]

Amanda Brown was the stand out for me last night...I voted for her and Cody

[maxpowr9]

Amanda Brown in the "bottom 3" (I don't she was actually third to last) was a surprised. What was not a surprise is who went home. The douche with the fedora is finally gone and Sylvia is easily forgettable.

[matt1980111]

I'm kinda shocked to see Sylvia go. I liked her a lot. I just think picking such a current song was the kiss of death. If the song isn't selling for the actual artist...it won't do the same for you.

But I can honestly say that I like everyone that was in the Top 10...with the exception of Bryan.

Amanda, Cassadee, Trevin are the standouts now. But I don't think anyone should sleep on the rest of the group. They are all pretty damn good.

[eastofeden]

I think Christina made a mistake when she sent Deborah home. It isn't that the girls she kept werent' likeable or talented but Deborah had a really cool vibe and a great stage presence...I suspect she would have been a top five contender. I miss her alot.

[BetinaNungging]

Im so glad Dez n Cody are still there

[bostonboy20]

I don't get Cody....I think he definitely has a voice...but I don't think he's choosing the right songs for it. His performances are always a bit off for me.

[maxpowr9]

I think Christina made a mistake when she sent Deborah home. It isn't that the girls she kept werent' likeable or talented but Deborah had a really cool vibe and a great stage presence...I suspect she would have been a top five contender. I miss her alot.

um...De'borah was a guy. There's a lot of androgynous guys/closet cases on this season.

[jmadaf]

Most of you are missing the point of the show. You like this person would you pay money to hear them sing? You do not become a star just singing, you need a hit song, and if you sing somebody else's song you get only 10%. The coaches are looking for that next star, so whatever song they give them is to help them win, they are not trying to lose, they are the experts, nobody's perfect.