VIDEO: Josh Kaufman and Usher sing 'Every Breath You Take' on The Voice 2014

Josh Kaufman and Usher sang "Every Breath You Take" on The Voice 2014 Season 6.

Follow Josh Kaufman on Twitter: @IAmJoshKaufman

Preparation

Usher tells Josh that while this will be their last time working together on the show, it will not be their last time working together in his music career. Josh says he couldn’t believe he’s actually gotten to sing with Usher, and says he wouldn’t have gotten this far without his help. Usher has chosen “Every Breath You Take” by The Police for their coach/artist duet, and they rehearse it in the studio, doing some great harmonies. However, they’re keeping the same, dated 80s arrangement, to the point where I wonder why he even bothered picking this song in the first place. It just doesn’t sound like anything current, and I don’t think it’ll do Josh any favors in the voting.

Performance Video

Download MP3: Every Breath You Take

Coach Comments

This is kind of weird. Either Josh forgot a lyric at one point, or he and Usher simply fell out of rhythm together during their harmonies. Regardless, it was just a strange mishap in the middle of the performance. Stranger still is the difference in fashion, as Usher is wearing a white t-shirt and baggy jeans while Josh is dressed to the nines. It’s just a very peculiar visual that I found amusing. Of course, the vocal itself is impeccable, save for several spots in which it feels like Josh is overdoing it a bit. Still, for what it is, it was a very good performance. But I just don’t see very many people buying it on iTunes because of that dated arrangement. It just sounds so…old fashioned. And not in a good way.

No comments from the other coaches, because how can you judge Usher?

Download MP3: Every Breath You Take

Note: Text and opinions on this post written by Nick Roman

To watch more performances please visit The Voice