The Voice 10: Live Playoffs - Team Adam/Team Pharrell
2nd round of live shows and I am ready to go! Sorry to say but this is definitely more entertaining than any of the last 3 Idol seasons. The Voice just gets it right. I will rank the performances from least favorite to favorite by team. Then I will name the two contestants who should advance and who will advance.
TEAM PHARRELL
Caity Peters - I'll Be Waiting: We all wanted to hear what she would sound like on an Adele song. This is not what we had in mind. Wrong song choice. She never quite figured out how to maneuver around the song. I wish that you had chosen a different song. Your voice is awesome but song choice will get you everytime.
Moushumi - Love Yourself: I was rooting for you. This arrangement was just not right for you. Lots of opportunity to misstep. There were some uncertain vocal patterns in the ad lib sections. I just felt like it went nowhere.
Lacy Mandigo - Love Is A Battlefield: I felt like there are songs that could have showcased your voice in a brighter light. Good song but just not for your voice. It felt like a "gotta get through this" performance. Nothing stood out to me.
Hannah Huston - Ain't No Way: Good song choice. I loved the beginning. You really captured the emotion of the song. Your vibrato is fitting for each song that have chosen so far. When you got to the higher parts, it was definitely under. You didn't quite get to where you wanted to go. I really like the tone of your voice but find songs that are more in your wheelhouse. The real question: Who was floating in the background with those fluid vocals??? Nailed it.
Daniel Passino - When I Was Your Man: He has some great moments in his voice. Overall, I not jumping out of my seat but also not bored to tears. I wish that I didn't feel the anticipation of his next move. He was definitely thinking and getting ready for his "moment".
Emily Keener - Still Crazy After All These Years: Such a sure confident artist. She knows her style and her voice. This was a difficult song. Lots of key changes. There were some notes that didn't have the foundation but she still gave them life. I just like her overall flow and feel.
TEAM ADAM
Brian Nhira - Alive: So baffled by this performance. I wanted you to make it the Top 12 but you struggled hugely on the higher notes. Lots of struggle and strain. So not good. The song is not easy at all. It showed your weaknesses. You are definitely a better vocalist than that performance.
Nate Butler - Sara Smile: Potential but never fully got to where he needed to be vocally. The transitions to head voice were a little on the rough side. Just wasn't too impressed with the overall vocal. I can hear a nice tone but there are some pieces missing.
Owen Danoff - Hero: He has a soothing tone. I don't know if it was the song choice or your delivery. Just seemed too safe. I loved the ending. This is where I felt your passion. Everything else seemed just okay. The ends of your phrases seemed to slide off at times. Other than that, I thought that the vocal was good.
Caroline Burns - All I Want: She is just so calm. Her stage presence is entrancing. Her vocal was so good. Little lifts and embellishments made this a standout vocal. Her tone is soothing and she puts a lot of emotion behind it. Really enjoyed the performance.
Laith Al-Saadi - With A Little Help From My Friends: Perfect song choice for your vocal tone. When you got dirty with it, it was perfect. I was waiting for the moment during the song. You did not falter in that department. You poured your soul into this performance.
Shalyah Fearing - Listen: Well then. 15.....singing with that much passion and control. All of the subtle changes helped me separate her performance from Beyonce's. She has so much poise. Yes, she still has some growing to do but for right now....legit! Her vocals had substance and power.
Pharrell has some work to do to get his contestants to match the level of the others. Emily, Daniel, and Hannah should advance. The other 3 faltered more in their performances. For Team Adam, I think that Laith and Shalyah are locks. Owen has been a favorite from the start. Caroline proved that she could hang with everyone. I think that Owen will take it because of Adam's personal preference. Until next time.......
TEAM PHARRELL
Caity Peters - I'll Be Waiting: We all wanted to hear what she would sound like on an Adele song. This is not what we had in mind. Wrong song choice. She never quite figured out how to maneuver around the song. I wish that you had chosen a different song. Your voice is awesome but song choice will get you everytime.
Moushumi - Love Yourself: I was rooting for you. This arrangement was just not right for you. Lots of opportunity to misstep. There were some uncertain vocal patterns in the ad lib sections. I just felt like it went nowhere.
Lacy Mandigo - Love Is A Battlefield: I felt like there are songs that could have showcased your voice in a brighter light. Good song but just not for your voice. It felt like a "gotta get through this" performance. Nothing stood out to me.
Hannah Huston - Ain't No Way: Good song choice. I loved the beginning. You really captured the emotion of the song. Your vibrato is fitting for each song that have chosen so far. When you got to the higher parts, it was definitely under. You didn't quite get to where you wanted to go. I really like the tone of your voice but find songs that are more in your wheelhouse. The real question: Who was floating in the background with those fluid vocals??? Nailed it.
Daniel Passino - When I Was Your Man: He has some great moments in his voice. Overall, I not jumping out of my seat but also not bored to tears. I wish that I didn't feel the anticipation of his next move. He was definitely thinking and getting ready for his "moment".
Emily Keener - Still Crazy After All These Years: Such a sure confident artist. She knows her style and her voice. This was a difficult song. Lots of key changes. There were some notes that didn't have the foundation but she still gave them life. I just like her overall flow and feel.
TEAM ADAM
Brian Nhira - Alive: So baffled by this performance. I wanted you to make it the Top 12 but you struggled hugely on the higher notes. Lots of struggle and strain. So not good. The song is not easy at all. It showed your weaknesses. You are definitely a better vocalist than that performance.
Nate Butler - Sara Smile: Potential but never fully got to where he needed to be vocally. The transitions to head voice were a little on the rough side. Just wasn't too impressed with the overall vocal. I can hear a nice tone but there are some pieces missing.
Owen Danoff - Hero: He has a soothing tone. I don't know if it was the song choice or your delivery. Just seemed too safe. I loved the ending. This is where I felt your passion. Everything else seemed just okay. The ends of your phrases seemed to slide off at times. Other than that, I thought that the vocal was good.
Caroline Burns - All I Want: She is just so calm. Her stage presence is entrancing. Her vocal was so good. Little lifts and embellishments made this a standout vocal. Her tone is soothing and she puts a lot of emotion behind it. Really enjoyed the performance.
Laith Al-Saadi - With A Little Help From My Friends: Perfect song choice for your vocal tone. When you got dirty with it, it was perfect. I was waiting for the moment during the song. You did not falter in that department. You poured your soul into this performance.
Shalyah Fearing - Listen: Well then. 15.....singing with that much passion and control. All of the subtle changes helped me separate her performance from Beyonce's. She has so much poise. Yes, she still has some growing to do but for right now....legit! Her vocals had substance and power.
Pharrell has some work to do to get his contestants to match the level of the others. Emily, Daniel, and Hannah should advance. The other 3 faltered more in their performances. For Team Adam, I think that Laith and Shalyah are locks. Owen has been a favorite from the start. Caroline proved that she could hang with everyone. I think that Owen will take it because of Adam's personal preference. Until next time.......
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