{"id":37077,"date":"2024-06-06T14:22:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T14:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traklife.com\/music\/?p=37077"},"modified":"2024-06-06T14:22:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T14:22:33","slug":"let-us-discuss-the-voice-us-season-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traklife.com\/culture\/let-us-discuss-the-voice-us-season-21\/","title":{"rendered":"LET US DISCUSS “THE VOICE” US- SEASON 21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I went a little cray with this one oof<\/p>\n\n\n\n

spoilers for the voice Season 21* <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A quick credential breakdown for this strong opinion in the singing competition show world\u2014 I have seen: at least 15 seasons of American Idol (including the crucial first 12) at least 15 seasons of The Voice US (with some international versions not included its soooo global) all three seasons of X-Factor US, several AGT\/BGT singing acts, and OF COURSE every season of The Sing-Off (if you know you know) All that being said, I can pretty confidently say\u2014 there is not another season of ANY reality singing competition season that is as good as this particular season of The Voice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coaches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reality singing competitions have drawn stars from all over the world to be judges or mentors. The Voice (US) has managed to nab some of the biggest names in music over its now 15-year run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LET ME JUST LIST THESE NAMES-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blake Shelton <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adam Levine <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christina Aguilera <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CeeLo Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shakira <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gwen Stefani<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Pharrell Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Miley Cyrus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Alicia Keys<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Jennifer Hudson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Kelly Clarkson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 John Legend <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nick Jonas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Ariana Grande<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Camila Cabello<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Chance the Rapper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Niall Horan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Reba McEntire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Dan + Shay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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QUICK SHOW LAYOUT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Voice adapts a \u201cjudging\u201d model that is different from other singing competition shows, (mainly Idol) in a way that the \u201cjudges\u201d take a coaching role. Now, you might be thinking \u201cbut X-Factor has judge teams and coaching as well\u201d and YES, they do. HOWEVER, The Voice USA came before X-Factor USA (they both came in 2011 which is crazy). American Idol and \u201cjudging\u201d became synonymous with Simon Cowell and the criticism-based approach. But after almost a decade of snark (deserved and not) people seemed to want a different relationship and feel between contestants and a judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It starts with the push of a button\u2014and with a revolutionary new format, judges became coaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026. I WANT YOU! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those are the words that glow as a coach\u2019s chair turns once, they hear a voice they want to add to their team. This is a huge change from the traditional \u201cstand on that mark and sing to the judging panel acapella or single instrument accompaniment\u201d. On The Voice stage, those auditioning get to do a full performance to try and get the ear of the coaches. Due to this, those auditioning are (usually) very talented or even veterans in the music industry. (No montages of awful singers here) It is also a very small number of contestants as only 48 make it past the auditions (12 per team).  The second round is \u201cthe battles\u201d each team is paired within itself, and they duet a song chosen by their coach. They advance 6 and then they have an additional save (battle loss from their own team) plus a steal (battle loss from another team) taking 8 into the next round. The last round before live shows is called \u201cthe knockouts\u201d. Once again, teams are paired within themselves but this time they sing their own chosen song solo. Each coach was allowed one final save to create their top 5 to enter the top 20 for the next round\u2014 \u201clive playoffs\u201d. The top 20 (+ 1 wildcard) perform live, and it is a combination of their vote and the coach\u2019s choice as to who makes the next round (only 3 per team). This is now where it begins to wind down as 20 becomes 13, then 11, then 10, then 8, then finale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, the finale is 5 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is obviously more but those are the basics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This season separated itself a bit within the normal structure of the show as they added more weeks to the live shows (which has always been my biggest beef that we get like 4 live shows only and this season we got 6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OKAY ONTO SEASON 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take you back it\u2019s September 20,2021 and you\u2019re sat to watch the voice with its most iconic judging panel yet. (Which is a HIGH bar) Returning for his 21st consecutive season, Blake Shelton was joined by fan-favorites John Legend and Kelly Clarkson to round out retuning judges. They were joined (literally still can\u2019t believe it) by none other than Ariana Grande to complete the panel for this season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The show opens with an electrifying and dynamic mashup of \u201cHold On, I\u2019m Comin\u201d by Sam & Dave (sang by John and Blake) and \u201cRespect\u201d by Aretha Franklin (slayed by Ari and Kelly) John brought the soul and Blake brought the tone (+ twang) in the opener. They sound INCREDIBLE together and the band is BANDING. The music drops into R.E.S.P.E.C.T. as the ladies hit the stage. I literally got chills to see Kelly Clarkson perform this song on a stage again. (S\/o idol) AND FREAKING ARIANA GRANDE\u2014 in a cowboy hat. They gave vocalssss. The boys re-entered singing while the queens continued, and all 4 coaches shinned ending with riffs and high notes and mighty applause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*It is Voice tradition for the four coaches to sing together to open the show, and this performance outshines all the rest to date. (S\/o \u201cDream On\u201d from 2016) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last little note\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have included \u201ccoach reactions\u201d in all of these performances because they add so much to the experience for me. I am very animated and feel respect for artistry in the same way the coaches do. It feels cool to see them impressed and rowdy just like I am when I watch\u2014ESPECIALLY in this season\u2026 Kelly John and Ari encompass all of my emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE MUSIC –HIGHLIGHTS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Top Auditions-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Girl Named Tom- Singing: \u201cHelplessly Hoping\u201d by Crosby, Stills & Nash<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn Order<\/strong>: Kelly, John, Blake, Ari<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coach Reactions:<\/strong> \u201cPlease, please, pleasee pick me\u201d from Kelly, a harmony from John, and chills from Ari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My reaction<\/strong>: THE HARMONIES AND BLEND. SO GENTLE. We don\u2019t get many groups on The Voice and they are soo good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Selected:<\/strong> Kelly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THE VOICE — \u201cBlind Auditions\u201d Episode 2101 — Pictured: Wendy Moten — (Photo by: Tyler Golden\/NBC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wendy Moten- Singing: \u201cWe Can Work It Out\u201d by The Beetles  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn order<\/strong>: Blake John Ari Kelly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coach Reactions<\/strong>: Stank face from Ari John was on his feet gave a \u201cSING\u201d and a \u201coh really\u201d look and a smile from ear to ear on Blake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Reaction<\/strong>: Fulll voice\u2014HER UPPER REGISTER. BYE. THE POWER YET CONTROL. Imma stop yelling. This woman can sing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Selected<\/strong>: Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judge Action<\/strong>: Blake blocked John<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holly Forbes- Singing: \u201cRocket Man\u201d by Elton John <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn order:<\/strong> Ari John Kelly Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coach Reactions<\/strong>: Kelly shocked face- whoops and cheers and Ari was on her feet, and praise hands from John <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standing Ovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Reaction<\/strong>: PRETTY VOICE. LOVE HER CHOICES. She picked the perfect song to show off her strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team Selected<\/strong>: Kelly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judge Action<\/strong>: Ari blocked John<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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