allistr Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I like how the tag is @jamescasaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 minute ago, RTV said: Great audition, and I love the rasp. It's good that he opened the episode and came across as likable. But TPTB have kept him hidden until now... I think they're trying to do to Huntley what they did to Grace West. The surprise audition edit. And it seems to be working FWIW. His FB numbers are really good. And he got 90% on the Voice app. Opening auditions usually don't get 90% since the people are still warming up to press their buttons on the app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTV Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Teraginn said: I think they're trying to do to Huntley what they did to Grace West. That's what I was thinking. But for his sake, I hope not. In my opinion, they were trying to prevent Grace (actually, Blake) from winning. Niall's current position is similar to Blake's last season. The reigning champion isn't returning next season. He's also up against a new coach that has been heavily promoted and is a season 25 panelist. Reba winning her first season as Blake's replacement is probably the goal. While TPTB don't always get what they want, they certainly push hard for it. It seems the show's main audience sometimes supports male singers with cute young kids. Niall's fans apparently voted for 18-year-old Gina Miles. Maybe they'll do the same for 33-year-old Huntley. Regardless, good luck to him! Hopefully he enjoys The Voice experience and benefits from the exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, RTV said: That's what I was thinking. But for his sake, I hope not. In my opinion, they were trying to prevent Grace (actually, Blake) from winning. Niall's current position is similar to Blake's last season. The reigning champion isn't returning next season. He's also up against a new coach that has been heavily promoted and is a season 25 panelist. Reba winning her first season as Blake's replacement is probably the goal. While TPTB don't always get what they want, they certainly push hard for it. It seems the show's main audience sometimes supports male singers with cute young kids. Niall's fans apparently voted for 18-year-old Gina Miles. Maybe they'll do the same for 33-year-old Huntley. Regardless, good luck to him! Hopefully he enjoys The Voice experience and benefits from the exposure. I was talking more about the blind audition edit than anything beyond that. I just think they wanted to spread the talent more evenly across the weeks and they decided to stick him in the end so he'll stand out more. I have no idea if the audience will latch on to Huntley, but it's worth nothing that he's probably the strongest male vocalist left in the Top 12, and the majority of the Top 12 is female. And his status as a single father won't hurt optics either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTV Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 from MJ Santilli's recap: Huntley – 33 Huntley co-parents two children, a boy and a girl “One week on, one week off,” he explains. His own dad disappeared when he was 8 years old. In high school, he started a metal band. At 19 he picked up an acoustic guitar and moved to Nashville. Eventually, he moved back to Virginia. He’s juggling a day job and playing at night. The coaches turn instantly for Huntley’s sturdy, classic rock voice. He’s an effortless rock singer. A big voice, with no strain. Reba heard Chris Stapleton, whom she’s a big fan of. Niall compares him to English singers like James Morrison. He admired his power. Gwen says, “Your voice is pure and honest. You’re very comfortable.” Huntley is emotional, “I’ve been waiting a long time for this.” John says he sounds like he’s been on big stages before. “Your voice sounds ready.” Gwen compares him to Bradley from Sublime. Before he decides, Huntley brings his daughter Stella on stage. Stella makes the announcement SHE picks Niall. 4-chair turn, Huntley picks Team Niall https://www.mjsbigblog.com/the-voice-24-recap-blind-auditions-7-live-blog-videos.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) Some scenes from Huntley's watch party in Fredericksburg, VA. Great turnout! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=860867412332343&set=a.566296135122807 https://www.facebook.com/BillikensSmokehouse/videos/207220462381981 Edited October 17, 2023 by Teraginn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTV Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 recap excerpt: Huntley (Team Niall), “She Talks to Angels” — Grade: A | Once a metal-band “screamer” (his descriptor), amiable Huntley was afraid that he wouldn’t get any chair turns in front of his little girl. He needn’t have worried, though. His spectacular, whiskey-soaked rasp won over all four coaches and prompted Reba to compare him to Chris Stapleton. https://tvline.com/recaps/the-voice-recap-huntley-taylor-deneen-blind-auditions-1235061708 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Fun fact courtesy of IDF's favorite son N*****..... Apparently Huntley was on Season 13 of Idol, when they were still on FOX. Whatever happened back then, at least he's on the right show now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wim Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) I liked Huntley - expected to and not disappointed. I hear more blues-old rnb/pop in him. He has a really nice cover of Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay online and I'd wager he's sung more than a little of artists in the Van Morrison to John Mayer to Anderson East line. The Black Crowes were a good pick (their Hard to Handle is an Otis Redding cover). He does remind a little of the blues side of Stapleton. Good luck to him! Edited October 17, 2023 by WastedinMemphis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Teraginn Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 14 hours ago, WastedinMemphis said: I liked Huntley - expected to and not disappointed. I hear more blues-old rnb/pop in him. He has a really nice cover of Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay online and I'd wager he's sung more than a little of artists in the Van Morrison to John Mayer to Anderson East line. The Black Crowes were a good pick (their Hard to Handle is an Otis Redding cover). He does remind a little of the blues side of Stapleton. Good luck to him! I like that we are having different takeaways from Huntley's audition. Some see grunge/metal, others see blues/RnB. That shows his crossover potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 Team Niall strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 In just a day, Huntley surpassed the combined FB view count and likes of the Friday leak artist, Dylan Carter. He's at 1.4M views now. Imagine if he was the leak instead. His numbers would have been astounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wim Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 56 minutes ago, Teraginn said: I like that we are having different takeaways from Huntley's audition. Some see grunge/metal, others see blues/RnB. That shows his crossover potential. I just came here to say that after relistening to his BA I was offbase. I really like his Otis cover and expectations affected what I was hearing lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 minute ago, WastedinMemphis said: I just came here to say that after relistening to his BA I was offbase. I really like his Otis cover and expectations affected what I was hearing lol Haha! I mean I think it's still valid. He does have that hoarse quality that a lot of old school RnB singers have. And if the first video clip in this post is any indication, he does have the rhythmic sense for pop/RnB. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyg22HwS7vw/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wim Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 10 minutes ago, Teraginn said: Haha! I mean I think it's still valid. He does have that hoarse quality that a lot of old school RnB singers have. And if the first video clip in this post is any indication, he does have the rhythmic sense for pop/RnB. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyg22HwS7vw/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== I think he could but it feels to me that his natural voice is heavier than that and while I can't guess which of several directions he might go I'd guess he uses that asset. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Actual live reaction from Huntley at his watch party. I don't think it has sunk in yet. Yes dude, it's all real! Enjoy it! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cyit-_-gaw8/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTV Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) articles about Huntley's blind audition https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/fredericksburg-man-earns-4-chair-turn-the-voice/65-826b84e0-35b0-4420-adb4-27a8b02a51e6 https://northernvirginiamag.com/culture/culture-features/2023/10/17/huntley-from-fredericksburg-gets-4-chair-turn-on-the-voice https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/huntley-she-talks-to-angels-black-crowes-the-voice-season-24-blind-audition https://parade.com/tv/the-voice-2023-season-24-four-chair-turn-huntley https://americansongwriter.com/huntleys-rocker-vocals-earn-four-chair-turn-during-final-blind-auditions-on-the-voice https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/huntley-rockstar-vocals-four-chair-turn-the-voice-1235444473 https://www.etonline.com/the-voice-huntley-lets-his-6-year-old-daughter-pick-his-team-after-4-chair-turn-213124 https://www.southernliving.com/the-voice-michael-huntley-audition-8363509 https://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2023/the-voice-recap-10-16-23-season-24-episode-7-the-blind-auditions-part-7 the moments after Stella picked Niall as her dad's coach Edited December 1, 2023 by RTV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hsamid Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) Man I keep forgetting fan threads are not spoiler free (mostly cause a lot of the fan threads I'm in haven't discussed spoilers yet). But I am glad to know one of my favourites makes the top 12. Look forward to hearing him, I don't really care what genre he does as long as it suits his voice (or he makes the song suit him) and he brings it vocally. Also, yeah, I do hear blues in him too as well as some rock/grunge. Almost Joe Crocker-esque? (Don't really know many blues singers by name..). Edited October 21, 2023 by Hsamid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 Some BTS stuff of Huntley with his newfound Voice friends! https://www.instagram.com/p/CylCoMQO1Qe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== I love seeing stuff like this. Makes me invested in the cast even more. Seems like he's best buds with Tom, Lennon, Jacquie, BIAS, Mara, Nini, Ephraim, Ayvio and a few others. He and Lennon/Tom seems to be the ones leading the sing alongs in the hotel room most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) On 10/21/2023 at 6:35 PM, Hsamid said: Man I keep forgetting fan threads are not spoiler free (mostly cause a lot of the fan threads I'm in haven't discussed spoilers yet). But I am glad to know one of my favourites makes the top 12. Look forward to hearing him, I don't really care what genre he does as long as it suits his voice (or he makes the song suit him) and he brings it vocally. Also, yeah, I do hear blues in him too as well as some rock/grunge. Almost Joe Crocker-esque? (Don't really know many blues singers by name..). I'm sorryyyyyy that the surprise got ruined T_T Edited October 23, 2023 by Teraginn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 No trace of Huntley anywhere on promos this week. No indication on FB either. They're really hiding the goods this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTV Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Huntley is the first artist featured in this 10/20 compilation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teraginn Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 They keep him so hidden that they threw us a bone and released his battle early It's funny, Huntley's grit and power is so undeniable and on full display the two times we've seen him so far, but there's something about his presence that doesn't feel as alienatingly intense as his voice suggest, if that makes sense? He's kind of a teddy bear, on and off the stage, and I appreciate that mismatch. I also love how full and round his tone is despite how gritty it is. It makes the belts he does so much more pleasing to the ears. I hope the Voice BTS coaches are teaching him how to take care of his voice, especially once the Lives start and the filming process gets more gruelling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wim Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 (edited) On 10/21/2023 at 6:35 AM, Hsamid said: Also, yeah, I do hear blues in him too as well as some rock/grunge. Almost Joe Crocker-esque? (Don't really know many blues singers by name..). I'm not arguing for Joe Cocker (an old fav) but it would be a natural for Huntley imo and better than some poppier choices he might get. Maybe Feelin' Alright or Delta Lady, either of which would be a cakewalk for Huntley. Personally, I'd pick Cocker's cover of The Letter. Edited November 5, 2023 by WastedinMemphis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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