The Voice of Ireland - Season 5

raspberrypi67 · 17-04-2016 9:16pm

Sam Kade wrote: »

Do people actually watch it?

No, its complete un-professional Sh1t

CFlat · 17-04-2016 9:20pm

The Talking Bread wrote: »

I'm well aware of that concept!! I was merely responding!! There isnt a science. But I seriously dont get the fuss about this Michael guy!!

I agree. I think Michael started off well in the show but I don't think he improved all the much. Matheus had more quality in his voice IMO.

gingergirl · 17-04-2016 9:27pm

Is this series still running!. Voice UK done and dusted in a matter of weeks? The Irish version is really pulling the arse of it.

dee_mc · 17-04-2016 9:30pm

I think pretty much the right people got through to the final (maybe Moylan should have had a place in it, although her style isn't to my taste) but pitting the contestants only against their teammates rather than having a full, all-in vote seems ridiculous at this stage in the competition. I'm sure I said the same this time last year, but there's a real imbalance in the show - months and months of the early stages, then the live shows and final are packed in to a couple of weeks. I don't have a clear idea of any of the contestants really 'as artists' (

as they love to refer to them!).

My name is URL · 17-04-2016 9:33pm

Smegmaniac17 wrote: »

TNigel and Calesa are brilliant singers...but they are not going to be successful outside the show.

Nigel already has a pretty successful musical career outside of the show

LynnGrace · 17-04-2016 9:35pm

The oh-so-funny 'banter' from Eoghan Mc Dermott really adds nothing whatsoever to the show, in my opinion.

jluv · 17-04-2016 9:36pm

Sorry Mateus went.Thought he was great.
Moylan was a novelty..tried something different with her voice but while it was different there is only so much I could have listened to..

The Talking Bread · 17-04-2016 9:39pm

dee_mc wrote: »

I think pretty much the right people got through to the final (maybe Moylan should have had a place in it, although her style isn't to my taste) but pitting the contestants only against their teammates rather than having a full, all-in vote seems ridiculous at this stage in the competition. I'm sure I said the same this time last year, but there's a real imbalance in the show - months and months of the early stages, then the live shows and final are packed in to a couple of weeks. I don't have a clear idea of any of the contestants really 'as artists' ( as they love to refer to them!).

yeah i couldnt believe its over next week? The auditions went on about two and a half months and there has been, what 3 or 4 live shows? Its a bizarre format.

CFlat · 17-04-2016 9:57pm

My name is URL wrote: »

Nigel already has a pretty successful musical career outside of the show

Kalesa was also in a girlband called Minx. They went on tour as support to Liberty X back the day and played the Wembley Arena. That's not too shabby either.

Howjoe1 · 17-04-2016 9:59pm

My name is URL wrote: »

Nigel already has a pretty successful musical career outside of the show

Pub singer, that's about the height of it.

CFlat · 17-04-2016 10:00pm

Howjoe1 wrote: »

Pub singer, that's about the height of it.

He's a professional drummer.

Mushy · 17-04-2016 10:03pm

Howjoe1 wrote: »

Pub singer, that's about the height of it.

Playing with Daniel O' Donnell, and the Pearl Jam tribute band are faaaar from a pub band! Most successful person on the show by a distance.

Smegmaniac17 · 17-04-2016 10:06pm

My name is URL wrote: »

Nigel already has a pretty successful musical career outside of the show

Oh I know he is a successful musician and he is a gifted singer... I loved his performance tonight. But I just don't think he'd make it as a solo artist commercially... I think for someone from one of these shows to become successful outside the show, they would really need to bring something very unique and special to the table... and I just don't think Nigel is unique enough.

18-04-2016 8:36am

Howjoe1 wrote: »

Pub singer, that's about the height of it.

This is Nigel singing 'Bring Him Home' from Les Miserables at a soundcheck in the Royal Albert Hall. It's hard to get much further from "pub singer... that's about the height of it" than this.

CFlat · 18-04-2016 11:21am

stankratz wrote: »

This is Nigel singing 'Bring Him Home' from Les Miserables at a soundcheck in the Royal Albert Hall. It's hard to get much further from "pub singer... that's about the height of it" than this.

Thanks for putting that up stankratz. Whether you are a fan or not of Nigel that proves his class beyond a doubt. Hopefully it'll stop some of the scutter from some posters here about his abilities.

On a side note I've done a fair bit of gigging with various bands over the years, not just in Ireland, and I always find it humorous when people use the term 'pub-singer' like it's some derogatory slight on someone with below average musical abilities. I've come across many the pub musicians who would blow most of the famous singers I hear on the radio nowadays out of the water vocally and musically.

I have to defend lads and lassies who work their asses of in pubs around the country who get f**k all thanks for their efforts, often abused by punters, have pints of stinky beer poured over their expensive equipment and end up forfeiting their week-ends, probably 50 weeks of the year to do what they do best and what they love, entertain.

HelgaWard · 18-04-2016 11:25am

LynnGrace wrote: »

The oh-so-funny 'banter' from Eoghan Mc Dermott really adds nothing whatsoever to the show, in my opinion.

Totally agree, people who are interested in what is being said about #TheVoice on Social Media, are on Social Media and can see it there!!

zoobizoo · 18-04-2016 11:39am

Unfortunately, none of the entrants really had a uniqueness which would make them stand out to the record buying public. Moylan was the only stand out voice for me who might go on to forge a career. Nigel has a good voice and can drum - but who would buy his record.

What they will find success at is musical theatre if that's something that they want to do.

You are either a top selling solo artist like Hozier or band, U2/The Script, mid level and then pub / wedding band (which is meant in no derogatory way).

Mid level like Mundy or Paddy Casey who have fared well but aren't that big anymore... Jack L, Gerry Fish - they do well on the festival circuit at home and abroad but haven't sold many singles in over a decade.

A decent wedding band makes a decent wedge. I've worked in events and have seen some great bands with great singers who just never made the big time. They love what they do and they keep doing it. No shame in that at all.

Where do the competitors see themselves?

topmanamillion · 19-04-2016 12:29am

Washed up and never weres judge never will bes in a thinly veiled attempt by RTE to get the gullible to vote on something of no consequence on a premium number.

LynnGrace · 19-04-2016 10:21am

HelgaWard wrote: »

Totally agree, people who are interested in what is being said about #TheVoice on Social Media, are on Social Media and can see it there!!

And it sounds / looks like filler a lot of the time. I remember one year the winner got barely any time to sing / enjoy their win onscreen because so much drivel like that went on.

The Talking Bread · 23-04-2016 1:20pm

Jebus Heist!!

Anyone see the trailer ad for the final!! THE WORST EVER!!

Not a mention of who is in it, not even a visual of who is in it!!

Just the 4 "judges" standing up and saying stuff like "Its going to be a great final" "they need to perform" "there are no second chances" "the competition is fierce" (or something of the like!)

Its obvious it was recorded months ago. Surely they could have taken a few hours out of their "busy schedule" to edit it with shots of who is actually in the final, at the very least!!

Amateur hour!