Episode 4 The Voice: Louder on Two

Hello and welcome to the show. I'm literally beside myself with joy

because it's Team Tom day! Yes, the silver bear and his cubs will be

here giving me the lowdown ahead of Saturday. And if you fancy learning

to sing, then have I got a treat lined up for you! Mi mi mi mi - I'd

better start warming up! You're watching The Voice Louder: On Two.

Hello and welcome to The Voice: Louder on Two. Tonight's show is

jam-packed to the rafters but let's kick off first with a round up of

some news. First up a rather intriguing headline. It's not

Un-moosual: Welsh show cows produce better milk listening to Tom Jones

songs. Yes, it's not just the ladies that Sir Tom whips up into a frenzy

with his dulcet tones. Farmers in Wrexham, Wales have been playing the

legend's greatest hits to their cows, and they reckon milk

production has soared by up to 5 percent! If you think that sounds

udderly ridiculous, take a look at this. Thanks to Farmer Matthew Jones

for that. I play the music here of Tom Jones. I am such a passionate

Welshman and so is he. I think because of Tom, the cows give more

and better quality milk! It's not just Team Tom's Georgia with a

famous relative. We're all pretty astounded by who Jermain from Team

Will is related to. Take a look... This is your cousin, Eddie grant.

Wishing you all the best in the beautiful programme you are involved

in. You are amongst some great artists. Great! Thank you very much

for vving me, goodbye. Who knew that? Amazing.

And finally, I'll let you in on a little secret. If you fancy getting

yourself seen by millions of people on Saturday night then just download

The Voice UK app. Easy! Your avatar could then feature as part of your

favourite team's fan wall in the V room in the Final! And that

concludes your dose of gossip. Now, if you can hear ticking please don't

adjust your sets. It's because I'm about to be joined by the original

sex bomb himself, Sir Tom Jones. Here's a little reminder of what

makes him such a legend. The man is iconic! He has a wonderful voice.

# You better slow your Mustang down... He's been there, done it,

seen it all. He seems to be really nice. He has a lot of experience.

I have worked with everyone under the sun, baby! He has a nice

personality. OK?

# It's not unusual... He has had hits in every decade.

Speaking, talking, even coughing, you sound cool.

Thank you. There is nothing more to be said about Tom. He is cool.

Tom is the man. He's your man. There is nothing more to be said about it!

Please be upstanding for the original Voice, Sir Tom Jones! So

good to have you here. What a fantastic first live show. Obviously

you had to say goodbye to Georgia, which I know was tough. You've now

got Sally and Bizzi left, did you purposely go for experience with

your team? You chose Sally as your fast pass - how tough was that

decision? I gave her the pass for something that I like. When I hit

the button, if I hear it it is real, that is it, bang.

You chose Sally as the fast pass, was it a difficult decision? You

can't take chances. When the public is involved, when there is voting

that goes on, if you want somebody to go as far as possible, then you

give them the fast pass. I think that Sally deserves that. That is

why I did it. I didn't want to chance it.

That she may, or somebody may not vote for her.

She is through. It is the third series, have you

learned anything in the last two series to do anything different this

time around? Not really. It is just more relaxed this time.

The first one, we were all testing the water. It was new to everybody.

Not just us, to the coaches, everybody. So everybody works but,

it was exciting but a little like this. Then the sec one, a little

more now this and that. So you are all bedded in.

I think we know what we are doing. Someone does. It does seem you have

been enjoying yourself. You could say you have had a great time. I

think that he knows what is coming. Have a look.

That sunned great. She's great my kid. I don't want to repeat myself

but you sounded great... Sounded great.

. You know, great! I love that word, any way. Great. Great. Great! I

don't use it loosely. When I say great, I mean great! Eddie Grant

said great as well. . Yes, and Jamie Lee Lewis. That is

great! You have made brilliant covers of records. Bigger than the

original hits? Well, that is my version. People say covers. That is

a way of describing it but it is my interpretation of a song. It is like

saying Anthony Hopkins cover covered Sir Lawrence Olivier, but he

doesn't. It is their take on it. I like that. So how does one of your

acts, or the people that you are coaching, how do they put their

stamp on to a song? To be as natural as possible. That is what I have

done. Hopefully it comes out. The personality should shine through.

You have performed in front of millions of people. How has that

experience been able to help you with the acts when they perform

live? Well it is just I try to think about what I was like when I first

started. How did I feel. What was it like

going on television for the first time. It is a scary thing.

I don't think that has changed. Even though there is more of it than

when I started. There are more shows in general.

When the kids say to me, what should I do? I listen to the singers, I

listen to the music, and they say that they have taken the voice

lessons, I tell them to get up on stage in front of people, to do as

many shows as you can. You won the first series.

You of course won the first series with Leanne Mitchell, how much of a

chance do you think you have this year? Well I put myself into those

people. I think I have a great, strong team.

To have Bizzi and Sally there... There it is again! Great! It is!

Sally's personality comes through. So does Bizzi's. I have talked to

both of them. I know their personality it is great to see it

come through when they perform and they do.

Wonderful. I think it is time to meet them.

Tom Jones! Thanks so much for joining us today. You're staying put

as we're about to be joined by Sally and Bizzi. But first let's see Team

Tom in action from Saturday night... # There is a dark and fragile

quality to your voice. I know I can't wait to hear it again next

week. I just love hearing you sing.

# To love somebody, the way that I love you... Fast pass, Sally!

# If you really love me, # Won't you tell me.

# And if you really love me... Smooth, soulful. I know you are

smoking! That's what it sounds like when you know what you're doing.

The artists from Team Tom with the most public votes is... It's Bizzi.

Please welcome Sally, and Bizzi! A huge congratulations to both of you,

you've made it through to the semi-finals, both representing

Leicester! Can I get a joint Team Tom 'Yeah!' At every stage of the

competition, you've given yourself a mark out of ten - 6 for your blind,

7 for your battle and 8 for your knockout. Yeah! Love that. Has it

sunk in, yet, Sally? How has the week gone so far? Fine. I want to

say that my son sent me a text to say hello to Zoe.

A little kiss for you. Your mum was there on Saturday

night, you had everyone watching. Everyone in our house was watching

you and in tears. You got the fast pass. A good night for you?

Exceptional. I was hoping to test the public vote but Sir Tom saved me

from that. Well, you have got this Saturday. You're not off the hook

yet. I have not felt what it is like.

I thought you were going to go into song then.

We could join in as your choir. And Bizzi, it must be great to feel the

love from the public who put you through? Definitely. I didn't know

at all. I was thinking and praying but thankful to get the result.

Wonderful stuff. On Saturday night, the song you have

sung, Tom has sung that song himself. Was it strange to sing it

after him? Well, I had a lot of influence to choose from. A lot of

people have sung it, but I had Tom's direction with the emotional

expression through the song. It is so emotional watching you

sing, why is that? When you learn a song and you understand what the

lyrics say, then you have your own interpretation that is the

difference. When you talk about covering things or doing songs that

have been done before but you put yourself in there, it should be new,

different from what people have heard before.

It is like acting. You are acting out all of the emotions from the

songs. I think so. At each stage of the competition, I

have been told that you give yourself a mark out of ten.

How did you mark yourself after Saturday's performance? I gave it

eight. It is good. That is going in the

right direction! How well did Bizzi do for you up on the stage on

Saturday? You have actually worked with Stevie Wonder a number of

times. I loved it. Hopefully he would love Bizzi's version of it.

And Stevie Wonder would be thrilled. Let's talk about this Saturday

night. Sally is sing singing The Whole of the Moon by The Waterboys.

We can hear the original now. You have given it away! Did you not

want anyone to know? Sorry, this is telly! You are not going to be

pleased with this, then, this is you in rehearsal. Have a look at how the

# # You saw the whole of the moon.

# The whole of the moon. # It sounded good, Sally. It is a

cheeky teaser for the show on Saturday. Are you enjoying singing

this song? I amen joying showing a different side of my voice.

Certainly. I don't want to come over as too rock but yeah. It is fun.

It is fun. A classic tune. Bizzi you are singing George Benson. The song

Everything Must Change. Let's remind us of the version... It is smoochy

music. And we have a clip of Bizzi in rehearsal. Here we go, a little

treat for you all. Tom gave it a big thumb's up. That

song is right up your street, Bizzi, are you enjoying it? It is a song I

have loved since I was little. It is my brother's favourite song. I hope

to have a connection with it. And on Saturday, Tom, you are

singing with the team on stage on Saturday. What song have you chosen

to do? Dancing In The Streets. How is it going? Great! There is no

other word to take its place. When it is great, and when we did the

rehearsals today, it is great! I love you! You have a special talent,

breakdancing, Bizzi, are we going to see head spins on Saturday night? I

would love to. If I get to the final.

And Sally, will we see a dance from you on Saturday? Possibly. I may be

going watch out to the camera. Good luck for Saturday. You're

sticking around to play a little game but for now, give it up for

Team Tom! Don't forget you can download Saturday's live

performances from Sally and Bizzi and indeed all the acts by heading

to the Voice website. At least 20p from every download goes to the BBC

performing arts charity. With such a world famous export, it's no

surprise that everyone in Wales feels a bit of a connection to Sir

Tom Jones. We sent a special someone down to Pontypridd to investigate

the boyo's roots.... Thanks Nessa, save me a Welsh cake. Oh, what's

occurring? Here we are in Pontypridd. Where my hero, Sir Tom

Jones was born and bred. Tom Jones is the best. Number one.

Jones was born and bred. Tom Jones. I just love him. Not

because he is Welsh, I just love him.

REPORTER: Is Tom your favourite coach on The Voice? No, Will I Am,

first! We are off now to Tom Jones' house. What's new, pussycat? ! We

are outside Tom Jones' house, with me is Louisy. How do you know Tom?

My mother is Tom's cousin. He was born in this house. He played in the

streets. Tidy.

He used to go to the shops there and stand on a beer crate and sing in

the shops when he was so high. He wanted people to listen to him and

hear his voice. They did. Why do you think that living here in

Pontypridd made tomorrow the man he is today? The community spirit.

Everybody here has a link to Tom. My dad grew up with Tom, he used to go

drinking with him. Tom Jones used to drink with my nan. He is a legend.

Tom Jones is a proper legend. Shall we crack on? It's been a

pleasure, Nessa. I know, I feels it. Let's go. Oh,

the Green, Green Grass of Home. This is where Tom used to practise,

is it? That is the man himself. Hey, look at that, that is cracking.

I met him in 1963. I got asked to fill in with the band for the night.

I can't believe Tom used to practise in this pub and on that stage and he

has touched this stage, you know what I mean? Can you feel it? I feel

it is, yeah. I really feels it. I'm not going to lie to you. I feel

emotional. I want to drink where Tom used to drink. Barman, crack on.

Tidy. Sex Bomb. Tidy.

We have seen where Tom lived, we have seen where he has gigged, but

there is one thing that people don't know why Tom is a legend today.

Welsh cakes! Of course. Tidy! Why are Welsh cakes so popular? Why does

Tom like them so much? My mam used to say if you eat them you would be

nice and strong and Sir Tom is big and strong. And a nice-looking guy,

because of the Welsh cakes. So, I'm Nessa. So now you know why

Tom is the man he is today. So now you know all about Pontypridd.

Oh, Welsh cakes, can I have one? Help yourself! Give it up for Nessa!

Did you enjoy that, Tom? Great. Well you've both had some time now

to get to know the legend that is Sir Tom. But how much do you really

know about him? We're going to test it out in a game I like to call

Delilah or De Truth. I'm going to give you both some statements about

Sir Tom and you have to decide between you if you think they are

the truth or a down right De-lie-lah. Ready? When Tom left

school his first job was working in a glove factory - is that the truth

or a complete De-Lie-La? I don't know. I think it is the truth.

He does have very good hands. Sir Tom, what's the right answer? It's

true. Next one: Sir Tom, you are known for

your ability to throw some impressive shapes on stage. But on

one occasion Tom actually passed out due to some rather vigourous dancing

- is this the truth or am I Delilahing through my teeth? What do

you think? Passing out on the stage? I think it is a red herring.

In Sir Tom, what's the right answer? Agreement? It's true.

But it is true that you once fainted in the recording studio? When

recording the theme from the James Bond Movie, Thunderball, I fainted

after hitting the high note at the end of the song. They actually kept

that version as the final version of the song. I didn't take a breath. I

closed my eyes, when I opened, the place was spinning. I had to hold on

to the walls to stop from falling down. So I almost went. Did they use

that take? Yeah, yeah. That's it. That was the only take.

You could not do it again after that! Most of my records are one

take. Well done.

Sir Tom is so revered in his home country that they even had a maze

built in his image - The Truth or am I a Delilah, Delilah, pants on fire?

That's a really difficult one. I can see that being a possibility. I will

have to republican you. Come along. . Snooty final answer is... True.

Sir Tom, what's the right answer? I don't know.

There was one! And we've got a picture of that maze...here it

is.... Well good luck for Saturday, Sally and Bizzi and Team Tom! As an

extra treat for all of your Team Tom fans, Georgia was here earlier in

the week to record a special acoustic performance of Money on My

Mind. Have a look at this. # I felt pressured

# I want to see the numbers # I want to see heaven

# You say write a song for me # I say I'm sorry I won't do that

happily # When I go

# Oh, I tend to close it down # I never wondered why

# So sing with me # Can't you see

# I don't have money on my mind # Money on my mind

# I do it for the love # I do it for the love Georgea

there! Good lass. She will be rooting for you on Saturday night.

Now this show is all about The Voice. But if like me, you can't

tell your Do Ray Me's from your A, B, Cs, then stay tuned because it's

time for a masterclass... Here to loosen up our larynxes is Vocal

Coach extraordinaire, Maureen Scott! Maureen, welcome to the show.

I'll be the first to admit, I'm no voice of an angel. I'm terrible. Can

anyone learn to sing? Yes most people have the potential to be able

to sing. Some people struggle to hear the notes so they sing out of

tune and think they are tone deaf but listening carefully to the notes

and doing some vocal flexibility exercises like sirening which we

will get to can improve accuracy. So you're going to put me through my

paces and hopefully, fingers crossed, by next week you'll have me

singing like a pro! You might have your work cut out but let's give it

a go. Everybody at home feel free to join in. What do we do first? First

I need to see what I'm working with, so let's start off by hearing you

sing. Sing Unchained Melody. Well, you are in tune. Now, let's

have a look at your alignment. Take your shoes off.

Why? Because it gives you a better position. Easier to work with.

So, put your hands behind your back. Join in at home, folks! Feet

shoulder width apart. Now lean forwards.

Pull your hands down. Good. Now we are going to release

the belly. The reason to do that is because you have two ways of

breathing. One is high, which is what you do automatically as girls

hold their tummies in, but releasing the belly, this is good for the

voice quality. So take your hand here and here, put a foot forward

and my hand is on your tummy, your hand is on mine. As we go forward we

drop the tummies to the floor and take a breath.

That is confusing. Forward fat and back is thin.

Well done. Now you have connection from the breath. Now just go... Sh,

sh, sh... You're breathing! Now if we siren... You want me to do that?

Yes. As in a fire engine. Perfect! Big puffy cheeks.

You are taking the maky out of me, now! When you did that, what did you

feel in your tummy? It was tightening up.

That is a connection. Now I will go behind you. Well done.

It is fun this singing lark! Really good. Now, go, oh, oh, e, a, r,

oh... The sound comes before the breath.

Do that... Now go # Oh, my love, my darling

# I've hungered for your touch... And.

# Oh, my love # My darling

# I've hungered for your touch... Well done.

Release the tummy. I'm releasing the wrong bit.

Copy me. I will not do it but go. # Oh, my love... Now let your tummy

go. # My darling... Now let your tummy

go. # I've hungered for your touch.

Yeah! So I practise that at home and you come in for another lesson next

week and we will see if we have made improvements. Remind me of the

hamster face, one more time, Maureen. Give it up for Maureen

Scott. That's it for today. Thanks to all

my guests. Tomorrow I'm chatting to the superfresh will.i.am and his

team Jermain and Sophie May. I'll be hanging out with Voice hosts Emma

and Marvin. Plus Pointless Boys Alexander Armstrong and Richard

Osman will be here to look at the weekend's performances. See you

tomorrow.