I’m not sure how The Voice top brass will feel about the comparison, but the premiere reminded me of the audition phases of American Idol.
Sure there was still a virtual audience peering and chiming in on a screen behind it all, but that was a far cry from a full studio of fans hooting and hollering for any reason whatsoever.
Taking the big-time concert feel out of the audition makes it more about the performer, and them pouring their heart out in an effort to be noticed by coaches.