Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Voice Season 25: Reba and Chance Pick their Playoff Teams

Team Reba: Josh Sanders sang Black Water by the Doobie Brothers-- Josh turned in a good performance, but I wasn't moved. I don't know if he did enough to advance to the live shows. I felt like the song choice did not highlight his vocal strengths. John said he killed it and is seeing new sides of him. Reba felt like it was his best performance. Chance and Dan and Shay called out his consistency. 

Team Chance: Nadege sang Clocks by Coldplay-- Reba said her tone is warm and rich like a cashmere sweater. Chance called it one of the best performances on the show and said it felt like a spiritual experience. Gorgeous and angelic vocal by Nadege, I loved this! 



Team Reba: Justin and Jeremy Garcia sang Castle on a Hill by Ed Sheeran-- I did not understand these two at first when they came on this show, but this performance was stellar, I found myself really wanting them to advance to the lives. They deserve amazing things going forward.  Dan and Shay called it magical. John felt it was the tightest they have sounded. Reba said it was much better than rehearsals. 


Team Chance: Kyle Schuesler sang Something in the Orange-- Julia on American Idol sang this, it did nothing for her voice to show her dynamics and the same thing is happening to Kyle. If you don't stand out, you won't move to lives most likely. A shame cause he is such an artist.  Reba enjoyed it and said it made her feel comfortable and relaxed. Dan and Shay said he made it his version. 

Team Reba: Jackie Romeo sang The Story by Brandi Carlile-- This performance was so genuine and beautiful. Jackie is an artist who feels every performance with her heart. Chance said she brought up the energy of the room. John said she was the most complete package so far. Reba said she sings like an angel. 



Team Chance: Serenity Arce sang Lose You to Love Me by Selena Gomez-- I love Serenity, I was not crazy about this song choice for her. She had all the attitude and she sold the song, but the song from a dynamics standpoint doesn't really go anywhere. This girl is a contender though. Dan and Shay felt convinced with her performance. Chance felt she made an emphatic statement. Reba thought she checked every box. 



Team Reba: L Rodgers sang All I Know So Far by Pink-- L has such a gift for emoting and telling a story. This was a beautiful song choice for her. Shay said every moment up there is the most important in your life, you're so passionate. John said we see who you are. Reba said you tell a story with your face and actions. 



Team Chance: Rletto sang Holy by Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper-- Love how Rletto continues to be so true to himself and his artistry. This was such a cool song choice for him, I loved that he kept certain parts the same cause they're sacred. There were parts were he made it his own and it was tasteful. Shay said it is always something different from you, but always you. He said he deserves to be in the lives. 

Team Reba: Asher HaVon sang Titanium by David Guetta and Sia-- Anthony Ramos said Asher's voice is a whirlwind. Asher is amazing! He literally deserves to win this whole damn thing. Shay said this felt like a Grammy moment. Dan felt like he could win this whole thing. John said certain things about you remind me of Whitney Houston. That was divine. Chance said it's cool to watch someone on their way, it's like we forget you're in this competition. Reba said you command the stage so well. The song was great for you, I hope you feel great about it, and to hear my fellow coaches talk about you like that, I am so proud. 


Team Chance: Maddi Jane sang Stay by Rihanna-- Maddi was theatrical, strong, emotional, and she rose to the occasion at the right time. I loved how I felt like I was seeing her for the first time. This was beautiful. Shay said you're not a gem, you're a straight diamond. John said every note felt intentional, this was a masterclass. Chance said I am so proud of you, it's beautiful to see you be yourself every week. I love your cool confidence. 




My Predictions: 
Team Reba: Asher, L Rodgers, Justin and Jeremy
Team Chance: Maddi, Rletto, Serenity

Their Picks:
Team Chance: Serenity, Maddi, Nadege
Team Reba: Asher, Josh, L Rodgers 

4 out of 6, not bad. 


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