The First Battles, The Voice of the Philippines

The blind audition has ended.  And tonight, the battles begin.

Team Apl started the show.  It was a battle between the Lorenzaga siblings and Tristhan.  The performance was signed and sealed but did not really deliver.  I personally preferred the Lorenzagas but Apl chose Tristhan.

Team Kawayan followed.  Lee Grane vs Dan.  Dan outsang Lee Grane. But Bamboo might have already made a choice from the moment he paired the two.  Too bad for Dan.  Despite producing a shifty performance, Lee Grane moves on and makes a promise of doing better next time.

Team Sarah's turn.  Battle of the pretty belters - Lecelle and Morisette.  The time allotted wasn't really enough.  The two started with quiet power and then exploded into an energetic performance of Enough is Enough.  Best battle thus far with Morisette winning.

Team Lea is last to perform.  Heart's Alone.  Mitoy and Chien.  Chien gave it her all and produced some powerful vocals. But Mitoy, a guy, sang in the same range as Chien and hit all the right notes.  It was the best match performance of the night but in the end, as expected, Mitoy emerged victorious.

I am really excited to see the rest of the battles next week!

I want it that way

Everyone has a fun gene in them. The news people of ABS-CBN demonstrate it in their own version of a music video for a very popular boy band song in the 90s.  Why they chose 'I want it that way, I am not exactly sure.  But it adds to the cheesiness and the fun. Enjoy!