The Voice Season4: Battle Rounds Ep9

This episode of Battle round has got to be the best battle round I've ever seen on this show. All the singers that performed were all great that I had to watch this episode thrice! Maybe it just fell on the right place and on the right time. From the beginning till the end of this episode, I was amazed with all the performances and hoped that no one will be sent home. 

Here's my take once more if I think the judges made the right decisions:

First to perform was the powerhouse vocalist Jessica Childress and the RNB Singer Vedo. I honestly hate the fact the Usher made them face each other since I believe that either of these two can take Usher until the end. I'm sure that this will be an epic performance but at the same time regret the fact that the other one will be sent home or be stolen by the other coaches.

Usher picked Bruno Mars' Locked Out of Heaven. Great song choice. Both did great. Usher chose Vedo. I agree with Usher. He did the right decision. Why? I see Vedo as Usher prototype, therefore making it easier for Usher to really mold Vedo into what he wants, the experiences of Usher will surely benefit Vedo in the long run of this competition and even on his music career after The Voice. Vedo's voice is clear, and flexible. You can do anything and sing anything with him! However, I was disappointed that no one stole Jessica. Common! She's one of the greatest! She deserves to be on that show! 

                                                                 Usher picked: Vedo

The next one to perform are the singers from Team Shakira. Monique Abbadie and Luke Edgemon. I honestly thought that Luke had no chance of winning against Monique because of the facts that she is a Latina like Shakira and that she has a really powerful voice. But after their performance, man, Luke ate Monique alive! He was a surprise! I thought that it was also a little bit unfair because Monique got more solo time than Luke but still Luke edged her out on this one. Shakira chose Monique Abbadie. Shakira just lost another chance of making it to the finals by eliminating Luke.

Surprisingly, Blake Shelton used his last steal on Luke. Which gives Blake a much stronger team because of Luke. Bad mistake Shakira! Costly mistake on this one!

Shakira chose Monique Abbadie

Blake Shelton's Savanah Berry and Jacqui Sandell. I think Blake got it right this time, Savanah Berry delivered the better performance of the night, although I really think Jacqui has the potential to be a very good singer. The song choice may have been a factor for Jacqui since she is not that familiar with country music. Nevertheless, she did great. 

Blake chose Savannah Berry

Up next is my personal favorite on the whole competition Kris Thomas going against C Perkins. I thought Kris got this one, it will be easy for him to win this one but I was surprised with C, he sang and really gave Kris a good fight. I definitely agree with Shakira's decision to choose Kris Thomas. He is the best on her team and I am 90% sure he will take Shakira until the end. I am also glad that Usher stole C Perkins. Usher will make C Perkins a better singer! A win-win situation for #TeamShakira!

Shakira chose Kris Thomas

I consider the next one as one of the best of the night. Team Adam's Midas Whale and Patrick Dodd. Adam changed up the melody and it paid off. Midas Whale definitely out shined Patrick on this one. I can see Midas Whale staying a little bit longer on this competition but will definitely not represent team Adam on the end.

Adam chose Midas Whale

Usher definitely got great singers on Orlando Dixon and Ryan Innes. Ryan Innes was one of my favorites but it was interesting on how he will go up against Orlando. They have different styles and I was hoping Usher will choose Orlando but Ryan really got the better of Orlando on this one. Orlando was overdoing it and Ryan was just singing it cool and smoothly. Usher made the right choice. It was also nice that Adam chose Orlando. He can still show us more.

Usher chose Ryan Innes

(Photo credits from the Fanpage of NBC The Voice)

This episode has got to be my favorite episode for Battle Rounds! I hope the last episode of Battle Round will be as good as this one!

Do you agree with me?

Keep the Faith.

Paolo

     

The Voice Battle Rounds 1&2

One of the best parts of the show are the battle rounds. A lot of things are in stake, and you can definitely see that the contestants really wanted that final 6 slot on their coaches' team. Since the rounds 1 & 2 are already done, I pictured myself as a coach, and did my own decision making too. Let's see if I have the same decisions with the judges.

First to perform are #TeamADAM's Amber Carrington and Sasha Allen. I honestly thought Sasha Allen will eat Amber on stage but I was surprised that Amber stood out better than Sasha. I agree with Adam Levine on this one. Amber really did better that night. Their performance was one of the best of the night.

Team Adam#1: Amber Carrington

Steal: Shakira = Sasha Allen

Next was #TeamShakira's Garrett Gardner and J'sun. The Voice did not show the audition of J'sun but I had a feeling that he is a great singer. And he proved it, I disagree with Shakira on keeping Garrett, she should have chosen J'sun. With J'sun's voice, the sky is the limit! He deserved a steal for his performance!

Team Shakira #1: Garrett Gardner

#TeamBlake's Holly Tucker and Michelle Raitzin was the next one to battle. This was an easy one for Blake, for me Holly Tucker is one of the strongest singers on his team. No brainer for me, Holly Tucker really showed her talent.

Team Blake #1: Holly Tucker

I am excited with #TeamUsher since these two singers are both great, Jess Kelner and Taylor Beckham. they have different voices, and I agree with Usher that this is a very hard decision. But in the end, I agree with him. Jess Kelner did slightly better than Taylor.

Team Usher #1: Jess Kelner

Steal: Blake = Taylor Beckham

The next one are #TeamBlake's The Swon Brothers and Christian Porter. It could have been much more challenging if Christian Porter did something different, I think he was just out shined by the brothers. I just hope Blake don't use all his spots for all country artists. I hope he will try to make a balanced team. This was a right decision for Blake.

Team Blake #2:  The Swon Brothers

And the last one, Team Adam's Judith Hill and Karina Iglesias. Karina is good, but Judith's experience is just too much to handle for any contestant on The Voice! She's really great! Stage presence and all, she is in it to win it! ha! 

Team Adam #2: Judith Hill

Steal: Shakira = Karina Iglesias

#TeamAdam's Warren Stone and Michael Austin battled out the next night, it's nice to see two country artists not on Blake's team. Adam got it wrong on this one, Michael showed greater vocals and performance. 

Blake should have stolen Michael!

Team Adam #3: Warren Stone

#TeamUsher's Josiah Hawley and Jeff Lewis are up next. After watching their performance, I could only think of one thing; wrong song choice by Usher. That is not a great song to start with. On the other hand, Usher should have chosen Jeff Lewis!

Team Usher #2: Josiah Hawley

I hate that the producers are not showing all the performances! They deserve some spotlight!

Team Blake:  Grace Askew vs Trevor Davis = winner: Grace Askew 

Team Usher: Audrey Karrasch vs Jamila Thompson = Winner: Audrey Karrasch

Team Shakira: Tanya Reynolds vs Mark Andrew = Winner: Tanya Reynolds

I am excited for the next one since Danielle Bradberry will be performing, I think she is also one of Blake's strongest singers. Caroline Glasier did good too! I was surprised, their version of Put Your Records On are great! 

Team Blake: Danielle Bradberry

Steal: Caroline Glasier = Team Adam

(Photo credits: All photos are from the NBC The Voice)

Can't wait for next week! After the first two rounds of battle rounds, Team Adam definitely is way ahead from the other teams!

Keep the Faith.

Paolo