Kala Banham's Emotional Version of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" | The Voice Blind Auditions

[@kalabanham]

Thank you so so much for all of the love, everyone! I am truly so humbled by and appreciative for all of the support. This song and performance mean so much to me, and I’m so happy to finally share it with everybody watching at home. Sending all my love! ❤️

[@irlcamila]

omg you were stunning !!!!!! rooting for you 💝

[@vernieramos9462]

Are you a half asian?

[@Handle-cy2hb]

Team Niall!!

[@obbinexx3991]

You were great!

[@Peacewelldkhar]

Thank you for Choosing Niall.. Do Say Hi For Him From me 🤗. Wish you all the best in the competition

[@louisdiamond30]

The way Niall offered his hand for her, what a gentleman of a coach!

[@darellgullion4888]

I'm a 54 year old male and I've instilled the same thing with my teenage son. He made me proud one day that he helped out an elderly woman the other day by carrying her groceries out to her car for her.

[@kimwesoloski9948]

I noticed that too. So sweet. I love him 🥹

[@leonelduran7032]

Not only that, he also shook Chance's hand after the contestant chose him!

[@chezkafernandez6989]

Omgg your team niall!!! Congratulations are you by any chance filipino because I am ❤😊

[@louisdiamond30]

@@chezkafernandez6989 WTF? I am not lol

[@guyfromthestarz9548]

Niall and Chance are a breath of fresh air to the Voice. Will miss Blake next season for sure. Hoping for Niall to win with this amazing voice of a girl! Stylish, controlled, emotional. Her voice can drag you in there somewhere in the lyrics and tone. Vocally impressive indeed!

[@mayflower7811]

Agreed I hope they come back

[@sajjustsaj1897]

100% agree on everything you've said!

[@marthalisk303]

💯

[@tarapagel2564]

I soooo wish Niall will have Harry as his mentor but he will prolly have that Lewis guy but how freaking great would it be if it was Harry ❤️❤️

[@kimcoates7569]

I wonder who Niall will get to coach her? Because of her vocal control, I'd like to see someone like Josh Groban work with her.

[@shevaunvan-hoff4069]

3:53 “where’s my lawyer?!” Oh my god i love you Niall 😂😂😂😂

[@marifracasa9481]

Hahahaha truly hilarious! #TeamNIALL

[@reallycasty]

I love Niall's personality and now I just want to see a season of The Voice where all of the coaches are just members of One Direction

[@virgilgeorge6375]

That's actually a good idea.

[@greyshadow4475]

OMG i just imagine something like that and I get chills 🥺💜

[@veronika.7]

Let's make it happen 😜

[@srizamandal2529]

OMG!! I just had the same thought

[@sanjanalakkavatri7503]

bring it on damn!!!directioners need it

[@anoushkapandey5744]

Everything about this clip was perfect 😭 The audition, the coaches, THE BLOCK, Niall and the fact that they played 'Perfect'😭😭

[@doraweisenseel7736]

😢😢❤❤❤❤ Niall I LOVE YOU HOPE YOU STAY AROUND FOR A WHILE..

[@nilaxisaxena4304]

Am I the only one who sees the resemblance between Niall's aur punch here and his air punch on the Xfactor during his audition??

[@MaggieAz602]

@@nilaxisaxena4304 He is still the same boy in a man’s body. 🥰

[@kimcoates7569]

Niall's 🚫 block on Kelly was so funny😅🤣😆. If Kelly gets the opportunity, she's gonna steal her!

[@sydneyhavelka-bh5rp]

They did I really hope they come back as a group

[@lowkisa]

Its the way Niall said "What are you doing!" 5:11

[@Bob-gi6dh]

The fact that she is a 1D fan makes it 100x better. Shes amazing and my personal fav

[@jacobmccain8794]

She has one of my favorite voices I’ve literally ever heard! She has so much emotion and colors in her voice. Her tone is unique. Her voice just cuts through! Her melody choices are so so pro! I’m obsessed with her voice! She has a crazy range, she can flip through all her registers so seamlessly! A beast!

[@NagalandDoors-uz7jp]

The way Blake said "Got her" to Nail like a proud father.

[@belle4652]

The 1D song "perfect" playing as she chooses Niall 🥰

[@NCO1426]

Ikr

[@jozkhoz]

I love how Kelly was like “Mark my words, I’m gonna steal u” And then she ended up stealing her in the battles…what a full circle moment ❤ This girl is going to the finale.

[@trishaanion5210]

Yes she steal I was so happy

[@bluephoenix1652]

Kelly stole her in the battles, and in the knockouts, Kelly chose the other contestant over her. Then, Blake and Chance fought to steal her. Chance got her finally.

[@laureng3830]

So mad he didn’t send her through to the lives after such stellar performances

[@leonelduran7032]

@@laureng3830 I would've sent Kara through a million times over Sorelle!

[@PintheDog]

@@leonelduran7032 Sorelle deserved to go through. It was Ray whose advancement I didn't get.

[@plantita0413]

"I'm gonna steal you, marks my words" Kelly literally manifested that

[@kendy4991]

Yet she still chooses the other girl over her. Glad Chance and Blake want to steal her after knockout. Chance just messed up after not picking her to advance to semi finals

[@twilightsagafan289]

Niall was so mesmerized by her at 1:20, she definitely chose the right coach!! Very excited to see her journey!!

[@nilaxisaxena4304]

I was seriously gonna cry if she didn't chose niall

[@ME-gz8yi]

I'm mesmerized by the fact Blake DID HAD NEVER HEARD "Both Sides Now"!!??? I fell in love with the song the first time I heard it in my cradle!!! OH wait, I see now why he hadn't heard it lol.

[@maryvallettakeith6146]

@@ME-gz8yi He might have heard it before but didn't recognize it. She changed it a lot.

[@michaelwplde]

I mean, you can't go wrong with a well played BLOCK...

[@dt9538]

yet he let her go at the next round lol

[@lilysgram5886]

Niall’s timing on his block of Kelly was hilarious. Kelly has toned it down and not as loud. She has been really funny. Love Chance & Niall!! Will really miss Blake after this season. I’m enjoying the show this season.

[@LonelyStar831]

Nial has never been the standout one for me from One Direction, but somehow seeing him here talking and being all charming, I feel childishly enchanted by his humour and personality. I have my new favourite from One Direction now 😊

[@islengnogales9949]

Totally agree with you. Actually, I just found myself searching for all of his songs and listening to all of it while asking myself how come I've never noticed him before that well in fact he's just so good with his craft, plus the fact that he's so charming. So yeah. Now, he's my favorite.

[@insomniacslive]

he's honestly got it all, during one direction he was really slept on in favour of harry and liam. niall has the charm, the presence and the talent all the way. what a lad.

[@bmills9535]

I completely agree with you!!! Never paid much attention before but he is amazing on this show. He is handsome, charming, engaging, witty, sexy and I never want to stop watching him. I can't believe he wasn't the front man for One Direction all along. I hope he stays on the show for a long time.

[@jjcalydon]

That's the reason why he's my favorite 1D member since forever lol. We welcome you in our neighborhood. 😂

[@jessicamoss1516]

Him and harry, need to go back and watch the weekly diaries and interviews since they have been in one direction. Those two are both loveable goofs.

[@PARoth2011]

Oh wow, Niall just fell in love..didn’t we all! What an angelic and amazing voice, she’s going to give everyone else a run for their money. Exquisite song choice.

[@kimgiuntini9637]

This is the only performance I had to go back and watch again twice. She was absolutely brilliant.

[@ashton.1d]

I've already seen it like 5 times and I still don't have enough 😭❤️✋🏻

[@nightowl_]

Me too I can’t stop watching!

[@shaq7116]

twice? I can't remember how many times I watch

[@michaelwplde]

Truly was inspirational as auditions go. So many you can just tell, not that I could ever walk 10 miles let alone 1 in any of these folks shoes, but maybe nerves, whatever, you can tell the reserved ones, leaving 10, 20, 30% or more on the table. Not this one. 110% just as Niall described. Tender brittle, but when she got big, she WENT BIG.

[@jamiemcwilliams4503]

Same! She lives about 30 minutes from me! I about fell off the couch! Lol

[@kaylawatson5441]

when niall helped her down then stairs 😭😭 he's such a gentleman

[@mariamorgana-ef4si]

I lost count of how many times I've seen this audition... I don't know what I love more if the kala's voice, how hilarious Niall is... Kelly at min 3:47 or that they used the perfect song by 1D as intro when she chose niall

[@katieee9254]

me neither, 5:10 killed me too 😂

[@mariamorgana-ef4si]

😂😂😂 Blake being Blake

[@LoveBaseballLove]

Perfect did make me tear up just a little.

[@mariamorgana-ef4si]

@@LoveBaseballLove Same, sis.

[@sajjustsaj1897]

Same! Lol

[@nuvamusic]

3:49 gotta love Kelly 😅

[@katerinaj.wilson8445]

1:20 i wish i could sing so Niall could look at me like this

[@Jillians1025]

Ditto. That was so 😍

[@annamarielewis7078]

Her mum’s reaction is priceless 💝

[@CQQueen]

Her being an og directioner is just the best thing ever. Hopefully they’ll crown this story with a win together

[@tpwkthetommoway]

Hi did she mention that she's a directioner? Because I'm seeing lots of comments saying she's a directioner but I didn't see any indication of it

[@0hBryan]

I need Kelly running and hitting Nial with her jacket as a gif now! Lmao she had me dying😂

[@hannajoint2002]

I attended the same performing arts school as Kala and remember hearing her perform during concerts, recitals, etc. She has such a beautiful, unique voice. This brought tears to my eyes. I am beyond proud of you Kala! I am rooting for you all the way!!!👏🤍🎤

[@mimimick54]

So sad she was not sent to the lives ; I was truly disappointed not to hear her sing again ! She is so talented and I hope one day soon to see a album of hers released .

[@Vlavvy]

Good news! She released her first single on Spotify under the name KalaBanham

[@hongkongfilausophy8335]

Yay! Happy to stream Kala! Thank you!@@Vlavvy

[@juliawestwood7025]

You can tell Niall’s audience is invested in his choices - especially when you look at views 👀 no matter whether they win or lose, they already have a loving fan base ready to support them ❤

[@jannathumaira7014]

Niall is such a breath of fresh air. Love him being here! 💕🥹

[@markwnongsiej6570]

Niall is just the sweetest!! 😂 His every reaction is just 😂😂 adorable

[@keigesinsin9139]

Not only this girl can SING, but she is absolutely GORGEOUS 🥵🥰 Niall is in love with her haha I can tell 😊

[@av.2307]

that's finalist material right there.. so glad she's on team niall.. really hope nobody steals her

[@nightowl_]

I feel like she could do really well with Kelly too! She’ll make it to the finals I know it!

[@user-yn6or4vi6w]

I just saw her tiktok about how she is a 1D fan and went to their concerts and now she is in team Niall, girrrrl this is amazing!!!

[@ethan02135]

You can hear her smile in her voice at 0:48. What an incredible audition!

[@kimwesoloski9948]

did anyone else notice Niall grab her hand as she was walking off the stage at the end 🥹 I've never seen any of the other male coaches do that (maybe I just never paid close enough attention?) idk but he's so cute & such a breath of fresh air to the show. So funny too. I love him🥲

[@fran1196]

I know a directioner when I see one!! Niall helping her down the stairs was adorable

[@gemmybearr]

Niall's cheeky laugh at 3:35 😂

[@adelegagnon3131]

"I'm gonna steal you, mark my words" - Kelly And she did steal her😭❤️ so wholesome. I absolutely love Kala I'm so happy she gets to stay in the competition! Her voice is so moving.

[@martacastillo6272]

The way she delivered the lyrics was so special

[@sandrawall]

Chances reaction when Niall Blocked her 😂😂 0:46

[@BelikeAngel1121]

He timed that block perfectly lol Niall got a good contender

[@mel-xx1of]

i love nialls little happy dance at the end he's such a sweetheart

[@Just_lorenamartinez]

The fact that the y usted perfect I- I can’t, please open more auditions online, I gotta sing to Niall, please 🙏🏼

[@jazmintirado2900]

Same!!! My Directioner fangirl side just started singing it 😍🥰

[@harliebrooke4067]

First of all, her voice tugged on my heart strings😊 Secondly, YASSSS NIALLL KING NIAL

[@nilaxisaxena4304]

Niall has a cruuushh

[@valrojas16]

​@@nilaxisaxena4304 i don't think so haha

[@ajplays7241]

I love how he did the old signature Blake move by skidding down the coach name lane lol 😂

[@isiscollinssingingandbeaut3485]

She’s literally so beautiful with her looks and voice

[@jazzopas-iamkajorn5192]

Who knew these new set of four coaches will bring happiness to us

[@mynameisabe905]

To be honest, there hasn't been that many auditions this season that really impressed me but she's one of the few.

[@musicrocksoffical]

FINALLY. SOMEONE WITH A GOOD SONG SELECTION. These classics are overlooked and when someone hits a goldmine like this, they get somewhere in life. Joni Mitchell was excellent and so are you. Thank goodness for your amazing taste in music. ❤

[@joey_ricciardi117]

I actually like this new coaching dynamic. Lol they funny.

[@madsquishy3410]

Anyone who sings that song is automatically amazing in my book!!! God her voice is just so moving.

[@kaylawatson5441]

still coming back to this perfect audition...kala deserved to be in the finale. can't wait for her to put out music - she's a star!

[@johnrose2348]

I also wanted to add that your mother showed just how proud she is of you, that also was beautiful to see. You will do very well in this competition!

[@evdirectioner28]

THE WAY NIALL WAS WAITING FOR KELLY TO PRESS THE BUTTON AND BLOCKED HER, THE WAY HE NEEDED HER ON HIS TEAM AND THE WAY PERFECT PLAYED WHEN HE GOT CHOSEN..... made me sob a little

[@wherearewegoing378]

Why isn't Niall in the UK show?

[@ssectorlap]

@@wherearewegoing378 maybe cuz the UK show is boring and too nice, always cutting down the Battles and the Knockout rounds and live shows ISN'T LIVE at all

[@Rollywoodbook77]

Whoever puts Niall on board needs a 7-figure bonus. He's such a brilliant, cool, and on point coach.

[@marcos7801]

Kala has a beautiful voice. Love the tender moments she was able to convey through the song. She and Niall are gonna come up with some great songs together, hopefully more like this.

[@zeddzik_4153]

Kelly said "I'm gonna steal you. Mark my words" at 2:13, and yeah. Kelly really do that on the battle. She steal Kala from Team Niall. WOW!

[@rowscruise]

I have the vibe that Niall is such a gentleman!!!! 😍

[@kimcoates7569]

Kala, if you aren't in the finals, I'll be forever heartbroken 💔. For this song, your voice was the perfect blend of the original version by Judy Collins and the arrangement by Joni Mitchell. That break in your voice is your sweet spot. It gave me goosebumps & made me cry. You have 'The Gift'. Good Luck! ... BTW, your Mom's response to the chairs turning, absolutely awesome!

[@robertantonnyc]

She kept this small in the opening and really pulled me into what she was singing. Nice lilt to her vocal. So good when she fired on all cylinders. - So You Wanna Be A Singer

[@bryansalinas1421]

My watching experience in music show is not complete without @robertantonnyc comment 🫶🏻 hiiiiiyaaah!!!!

[@michhyu]

@@bryansalinas1421 me too, I always watch the auditions for USA as I’m in Australia, and I always try and find Roberts comments and hope he never stops

[@AndySaenz]

So you wanna be a singer?

[@robertantonnyc]

@@michhyu All the way in Australia? Wow! I'm honored.

[@robertantonnyc]

@@bryansalinas1421 Thanks Bryan!

[@clynsam1990]

Kelly stayed true to her word. Excited to see Kelly and Kala work together onwards in The Voice. I really think she has a good chance of making it through the finals and Kelly’s style and music suits her in the most compatible way. 🎉

[@greentealatte11]

love the perfect intro when she chose Niall 🥰

[@green_lucozade]

Yeah, when the chords started i realised she'd chose Niall❤️

[@sylvestglenn]

My favorite performance of week 1! Niall's block was used masterfully. Looking forward to seeing Niall and Kala work together!

[@fidanhuseynli8051]

5:52 ahhh memories....✨🥺

[@sdarms111doug9]

Of all the performances so far, I enjoyed hers the most. Loved her parent's reaction too!

[@islengnogales9949]

0:58 that reaction is soooo cuuuteee.

[@mariechinghelen]

Chance's laugh is the cutest ever😍 I love Kelly and Niall fighting over the artists, it's like little brother getting big sister's things😁😂 Let's go #TeamNiall💪🎤🎧🎉🙏

[@gabirat]

The last 20 seconds of that song were mesmerizing.. Instant favorite. Can't wait to see what's next for her.

[@eleanorrigby22]

no way they used perfect!! i love niall in this show. not only he gives really good insights on why they should pick him, his humour is outstanding! i might sound bias since i've been his fan since 2010 but who cares! he's perfect for this! i hope they'd keep him for the next seasons.

[@lordaverydelosreyes8596]

Her mom is a Filipina! WONDERFUL VOICE! I hope she wins.

[@briannamittman7563]

I can felt the tension between Kala and Niall immediately.. I love it

[@agentssg1]

Kala, your talent far surpasses anything the voice has to offer

[@audie143143]

Love Kala's voice and love love that she picked Niall.

[@Trufaithe]

Honestly the best audition this season so far. Hauntingly beautiful!!!

[@shannakelly490]

If this incredible woman doesn't win The Voice, I'm rioting.

[@giulianabristotcantarutti3228]

If a singer chooses a Joni Mitchell's song, he/she definitely got me. She was amazing!

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

My favorite blind audition so far this season. Kala has a beautiful voice great song interpretation ,and song choice so emotional, and depth hope she go far.

[@mariechinghelen]

I just love Niall and good that she chose him 🥰💕😘❤️ The Directioners is in your back💪 Let's go #TeamNiall!🎤🎧🎉🤩

[@chiaragracenalasa4029]

Truuueee

[@carriedolha788]

Her voice.... incredibly beautiful. I could listen to her all day. Happy for Nial. Own your space man, you deserve it! Your awesome on this show.

[@genesisheller4339]

Also She is so gosh darn beautiful! We were all mesmerized by her. Niall included!

[@kassidysmith2987]

coming from tiktok. Kala is a directioner and this just makes my whole world. god i’m so happy for her, i cannot wait to see her move forward😭🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ramkishoreharry]

Finally niall oh my freaking goddddd niall is my heart😭😭😭😭😭 and I will cry my life away for niall😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️, thank you for the like and highlighted comment ❤️

[@sophieleonardo469]

it’s so sad that she was good enough to use a block for and get 2 steals but not enough to make it into the semifinals? she was by far the best contestant sonically speaking

[@xavierpenetrante5406]

She should’ve made it

[@hongkongfilausophy8335]

I couldn't agree more!

[@barbaracook7142]

Y E S S S S

[@estefanyveras4112]

3:48 that was so funny, kelly crating a meme🤣

[@luciagilgsthmrvls]

5:18 Nialls reaction 😂😂❤

[@SiriphoneG]

Her voice is sooo beautiful 😱 wow! And so cute watching proud parents..she looks exactly like her dad 😊

[@skc6675]

Beautiful voice, control, emotion behind the words. This is the real deal folks!

[@mggoose2000]

I closed my eyes and I could see Joni singing this song. Yes, I’m old enough and I’ve seen her sing it, live! You could win the Voice! Work hard! Can’t wait to watch your journey! ❤❤🎉

[@karenvorheis8137]

Watched this three times. Wow...what a voice and what a perfect song for her to have chosen! I did like the arrangement of the song a lot.

[@coloredpencils01]

The 'imperfections' in her performance were incredibly beautiful and were part of the overall emotion of the piece. It sparkled. She made us feel so much. That impacts the listener more than anything could.

[@lichtm2053]

Blake amused with Niall is the most endearing thing I've seen since a long time😂❤

[@Jomathewzz]

Awww her parents are so sweet to say 'your heart' when she looked over them to see which judge they wanted her to go with.

[@michelrenaud3431]

Beautiful. Up to the challenge of bringing the great Joni Mitchell to life in her very own way. Beautiful from first to last note, and the silence just after.

[@sgrant4558]

Give Kala songs in her wheelhouse and she can definitely win this season.

[@Drnaynay]

I love that Niall was singing along!

[@kavindusachintha8677]

Kelly kept her words in battle ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@Gruffyruff2195]

That was one amazing audition 👏 👌 Poor little Kelly 😢

[@jellycow6198]

3:24 Why was this impersonation so accurate😭

[@eleazarrelevo5096]

The show is getting exciting with Kala and Niall together as a team!

[@mathafenimathafeni]

True

[@maryannmccarthy1824]

I have listen to this masterpiece for over 4 decades and she made me stop and hear things as if “first time”. No words.❤

[@dhimpsie1280]

I keep listening to this rendition, because it was surreal. It brings inner peace, really a worderful version.