By Erica
I don’t know about you but I’m still thinking about some of those performances last night. I’m wanting to get to the end. I was in a meeting when the instant save opened, and didn’t check Twitter or anything. So I was going in totally cold.
THE NON COMPETITION PERFORMANCES
I had a lot to say about them last week, but that was because it was team performances. That is ALWAYS a favorite with me. First up was Portugal, A Man, singing their Grammy nominated song Feel It Still. Confession, I had just got home and didn’t hear much and I wasn’t inspired to rewind. But whatever floats your boat!
The second song was a lovely ballad by Season 4 winner, Danielle Bradbery, singing her new single Worth It. Her album was released December 1st. Not sure if The Voice will still be involved in getting a percentage of her sales or not. Probably not considering the length of time that has passed, so I think it is great that they are still bringing on past people to perform and to support their careers. It was a lovely ballad, and sadly because of time constraints, she didn’t get to talk afterward. I didn’t like that.
BIG NEWS!
First we got a glimpse of how last season’s winner, Chris Blue, is doing! I had no idea that he signed with his coach’s, Alicia Keys, management company! I didn’t know she had a management company! He had sold out concert back home and sounds like he is generally doing well.
In even BIGGER news, The Voice is going to Vegas! I had no idea, and did a little Googling. Apparently it will be a new experience in Las Vegas, called The Voice: Neon Dreams. It will actually be more than a show, but a real experience. A bit of a “museum” with original Voice chairs signed by the coaches that use them, and I didn’t quite get how it works, people can actually do an audition to earn a spot on the Blinds. (The poor production people who have to filter through what is sure to be a drunken mess at times!) Then there is a show part, which will obviously be a mix of genres.
What I love is that it will showcase past performers, including Season 10 ALISAN PORTER! From the BLINDS, Alisan was a clear star and talent and throughout her season was one of my favorites. Hell, she’s one of my all time favorites and not one I’ve forgotten. Truth time. I recognized Danielle Bradbery’s name, but not her face. I also didn’t recognize everyone there with Alisan to promote the show. I’m happy for Alisan. She’s getting paid for her music, but will be in one location which is great for her because she has a young family.
I recognized ONE name though, of someone not there. I looked at past blogs and I was right! I’m THRILLED that Michael Sanchez, from Season 11, is apparently the band leader. He was a favorite of mine and TT’s, and I was so stunned when he got the boot in his Knock Out round. TT even put a video of the performance in the blog that week. I’m ready to go back to Vegas, Baby!
INSTANT SAVE
I totally brainfarted and forgot to write down the order. I do know that it wasn’t in order of votes or even announcing those who made it to the top 10 on iTunes. Those are the same as I posted last night. Chloe was one of the last ones announced before the bottom 3, and there is no way that powerhouse was near the bottom especially with that iTunes multiplier. I think they called the first four to show that all four coaches would have artists next week. I think Adam thought he was on the bottom again for sure, because he kind of lost his shit when they announced his name. Whooping and hollering. I thought he was going to do a competitive “IN YOUR FACE!”, which is the antithesis of The Voice but it did cross my mind.
I was 66% right in who was the bottom three, and my fear over Noah was not realized. America agreed with me with Ashland and Shi’Ann, but instead of Adam, it was down to Red or Davon. WHAT. THE. FUCK? Red was safe, which means Blake is the only judge who is going into the 8 artist semi final with all three of his team still here! If Red really was close to Davon in votes, I do think they have the same issue. They’ve been solid, but are somewhat leaning towards safe every week, the expected. Davon needs to do something fun and flirty, and Red, maybe something a little rockabilly.
Ashland Craft sang something that perhaps should have done for her competition performance this week or last. She did justice with a sweet rendition of Keith Urban’s Tonight I Wanna Cry. It was nice to have her stand there and not worry about her not gliding across the stage. Shi’Ann was next with the classic At Last. At first I was OH! Then she sang a few more notes and I was “uh.” I knew she was going halfway through the song. I am happy about that. Then Davon came out and killed it with Aretha’s Ain’t No Way. Of course, he’s safe this week. But hopefully Jennifer still has her head in the game, despite everything going on in her life, and they work on something amazing for next week. I’m sticking with my prediction for the four, but honestly, at this point if the semi-finals are going to be your last performance, you still want it to be the most amazing damn performance of your life. It WILL live on via YouTube, and you never know who in the industry may catch it.
I was surprised Adam was not in the bottom, but his country performance the night before definitely deserved safety.
Very rarely do these instant saves make me grin from ear to ear, but when Davon got halfway through his performance, I actually picked up my phone and voted for the first time in an instant save! I thought Ashland was going through since her name was the easiest to spell. ShiAnn needed to go.
I’m a moron. I try to tape everything and then start the show 20 minute late unless I am recapping. In fact right now I am watching Vice News before checking out Survivor. But I keep forgetting on the vote off nights not to go that long because I am sick and keep forgetting to fast forward through commercials. I was FULLY PREPARED to drive my Tweeps insane voting for Davon eleventy billion times, only to realize I was like five minutes behind.
I like Adam. I don’t think he is going to win on this strong field but it was nice to see him go through. I forgot to vote this week but I would have voted for him, just because I like watching him grow and he changes things up.
I tweeted Erica the second I heard Davon sing in the blinds and told her he was going to win.
The thing is I would not have voted for him this week either. I’m tired of him singing female songs. He’s sort of a one trick pony. Look at me! I can sing Beyonce better than Beyonce! I can sing Mariah better than Mariah! Celine Dion! I am better. And maybe he is but it is starting to sound like very well done Karoake and we don’t know who he is!
I LOVE Chloe.
I liked Shi Ann and believe she deserved to get just as far as she got. Unlike Erica after the first two words of At Last, I said, NOPE! She was bad.
I was never an Ashland fan. I think wardrobe and stage presence fucked her over.
I fully expected Davon to be safe for dramatic effect, and if that had happened I would have voted to save Red.
I was SHOCKED that Davon was in the bottom. And I think he was even more shocked than me. This means Jennifer has only one person left on her team, right?
I REALLY hope Erica will recap American Idol for us. I like Idol even more than The Voice. We are a small little group here on TT but I really enjoy these shows.
Thanks for the recap, Erica!
I”m so fucking complimented! Sincerely!!
I’m going to make a pitch for someone who has been a regular reader of this blog to recap Idol. The thing is, I love the Voice for the reason I have always wanted to slap the fuck out of AI. The taking advantage of people who are delusional AND tone deaf bugs me after a while. Plus, the Voice ones (even though I know they are probably not going to be on at the same time) fit my schedule and are probably all I can handle.
I will also say there has been an unexpected side benefit. I have to write letters, etc. at work a lot. Not to brag, but I’m pretty good at it. But it has been years and years since I’ve “had” to do other writing styles. This has been a great foray into a different style of writing, and TT has a sharp quick eye. I like to think that my writing has improved.
Again TT, I’m sincerely flattered. (I was always a grade grubber, seeking the teacher’s approval along with the good grade). FYI, I am already making plans for the Golden Globes/SAG/Oscars season to try to see as many of the nominees as possible, so any help I can be on those blogs, hit me up!
Jennifer really needs to develop a poker face!
Her LOOK when Red was safe was telling.
I suspect her poker face abilities may be weakened by everything else going on in her life.
BUT, of ALL the coaches EVER on the Voice, I bet that Jennifer is really down deep the most competitive. Adam and Blake brag and talk trash to each other, but I think that honestly speaking they have been happy for the actual winners even if they are on another team. If I had editing talent, I’d save all the shows and put together all the coaches’ comments to artists who just did an incredible performance, but who are on another team.
With Adam it is basically always along the lines of I’m just mad that you didn’t pick me. You are amazing. I could never do what you did.
With Blake, it is “I freaking love you. Best Voice performance I’ve ever heard. I think I”m looking at a finalist.” If its a male, he calls him “Man”, and a woman it is “Sis” if he is REALLY impressed.
With Miley, there might be tears and if they were on her team it is a “I am so proud and happy for you.” Then “I’ve done that song. You are so amazing. You are what we need right now”. If country, it is stuff like you make me feel at home or you are what we need. Your soul is my soul because we are country” Then if it is Red, its my favorite. She winks or blows a kiss, and he responds. And even in what is emerging in the news over and over, it ISN’T CREEPY! (Because it isn’t sexual, and it is consensual?)
With Jen, there isn’t the gush… there is the “You really told a story. You be you.” Ha!
Y’all know I popped a bottle when Shi’ann opened her mouth to sing Etta James cause I knew she would fuck it up and finally catch that Uber! I need Davon to stop with all the vocal gymnastics and runs. He fucked up a classic with at nonsense. His voice is phenomenal without that stuff. Chloe will win because she knows who she is as an artist and nails it every time. Brooke and Keisha are both good singers but nothing special. I often forget about Brooke during the “who’s left” conversation. I like Adam and Red. They both bring their personalities to their performance and I find them to be authentic.
Addison and Chloe have a uniqueness to them that set them apart. Brookes has an amazing voice, but I too, tend to forget about her being in the mix. Why is that? Red and Adam are good country vocalist, but nothing special to me. When i listen to them perform, they sound like so many other country male stars. Nothing unique. Dreamy Noah is the last person on my personal Voice app team. Not because I want him to win. I just thought with his talent and looks, he would crush the teeny bopper vote. Now I wish I would have chosen my team on who I liked. I am now forced to support Noah.