Hi! When I started editing the video I was like "Oh, this is gonna be short. I'll include this and two other songs from Wicked (you probs guessed it)" but there's so many riffs, I'll do each one separately next. Have a nice day 💜 (it's almost weekend!)

@huntersullivan7861

2 жыл бұрын

This is a gift that no one asked for everyone is glad we got 🥰

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

@@huntersullivan7861 thanks Hunter 💜

@princecomputergames

Жыл бұрын

Don't take this the wrong way but are you going to complete the set and do Defying Gravity one day?

@MisterGolightly

Жыл бұрын

​@@princecomputergames no offense taken!! lol. I'm editing the Defying Gravity still. It's definitely the next upload. But while yes the editing takes time, it's the research that takes a lot. I already did the research for all the different options (there were plenty) and I wrote it down on notes (lol) Now I'm putting everything together and fixing some clips and audio but at max is gonna take up to 5 days or less hopefully. I'm not even done with one section but I think it's gonna be the longest. Sorry for taking SOOOOOO long!!!😂💜

@princecomputergames

Жыл бұрын

@@MisterGolightlyYou don't need to apologize! I more just wanted to see where you were at with the video. Take as much time as you need and I'm sure we'll all be really happy when we get to see the video!

Edens riff she added reeeaaally serves the song, it’s not a distracting riff, it gives climax to the right part of the phrase. It’s such a smart choice I can see why others did it!

@Broadwayriah

2 жыл бұрын

Eden was very smart with her riffing and she never tends to overdo it

@Anthony-fu6cl

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm usually a stickler for sticking to the original score, but that F#5 in "I've never felt" is so beautiful as the last chorus.

@JosephJohnson-gu5fw

3 күн бұрын

I agree that it should continue to be be standard fare for girls that prove they can do it. It really adds to the fantasy that it's her "I want" song. I don't care for riffing usually because people can overdo it and lose the texture of the piece. I almost don't care for the "melt" riff because it can really be a tad too "Look what I can do" and I definitely don't like the "Wizard and I" from that Alice Fearn performance. She sounds amazing and in a certain setting like a cabaret show id welcome that......but that's just out of texture for me. It doesn't feel like Elphaba would do that.

jessica vosk is a whole other level for me she’ll always be my fav but ALL of these elphies are AMAZING!!!

@miloc6507

2 жыл бұрын

Her voice is just SO CRISP and clean! It's like a perfect instrument on a keyboard lol like now dipping or anything just BAM the note. Lmao I love it!

@lesjacobs8530

2 жыл бұрын

She’s amazing I saw her on tour in October and just wow

@jermainejr11

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sooooooo in love with her!!!!

@markymarc4524

Жыл бұрын

The fact that the creatives had her stop doing that riff is criminal.

They were all cast for a reason: THEY CAN SING! That being said, I personally like (in addition to Idina): Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa, Jessica Vosk and Donna Vivino. I saw Eden live and she was SPECTACULAR!

@gutsgust

2 жыл бұрын

Miss Donna Vivino's tone is sooo goood.

@elphiedeetz

2 жыл бұрын

those are my favsss

@itsbeaners

2 жыл бұрын

I went to Eden’s last performance. It was great. I got to see her and Megan Hilty together too:)

Me: *is expecting the usual Moon River intro* You: *uses a different one* Me: *surprised pickachu face* Also I'm laughing at the fact that basically half of this video is the final belt variations of "The Wizard and I." Goes to show how much you can do in a role that's been played by many others before.

Rachel Tucker is outstanding consistently, her belts and riffs are perfection. Such an icon!

I love hearing all the different ways a performer can sing the same verse

08:33 Jessica’s tone and precision is unmatched. Her music influences are so carefully incorporated into her sound. VOCALLY, she made her mark and set the bar sooooo high

Jessica Vosk is really, really outstanding. Her technique is flawless, pitch is precise, diction is precise, wig snatched, soul saved.

@ts7844

2 ай бұрын

Hmmm not so sure about that.

Idina did pretty amazing on the performance shown here!!! to me she will always be Elphaba just because i think her and Kristin have the best emotional connection to their roles. that being said i think jessica vosk has the most insane belting ever...

@tannav5

8 ай бұрын

My favorite duo is Ginna Claire Mason and Mary Kate Morrissey

Where the heck-a-bob did Alice Fearn come from with that last riff. You can just lay me to rest now.💀

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

I. AM. DECEASED.

@Sam-em7co

2 жыл бұрын

I got chills hearing it

@nerdygal6133

2 жыл бұрын

Wig. F*ckin. Snatched.

@braddSTARR

2 жыл бұрын

That was from her last show in London and I was there - honestly the video does not do that justice it was simply INCREDIBLE.

@luvz2reed

Ай бұрын

How bout I just sing all the notes?

Alice Fearn is just something else, i wish i had gotten to see her live

@amber_rose7520

2 жыл бұрын

I saw her in come from away and she was AMAZING

I’m recognizing so many faces. I know there’s some people who’ve played Elsa on Broadway or in the movie’s international versions. So good! Willemijn Verkaik sang the German version of Elsa

@IkBenHetLekkerNiet

2 жыл бұрын

The dutch one as well. She also played Elphaba in Germany and the Netherlands

@biene.62

9 ай бұрын

And she will soon play Elsa in Germanys Frozen the Musical!

8:59 I can't get over how beautiful that was

Lindsay Mendez will always own Wizard and I for me. It's so perfectly acted and her riffs are great.

That little D5 in Emma Hunton’s 6:25 just ELEVATED it though :O

Damn they're all so powerful. Desperately need to see this show live!

The fact that she got in trouble was crazy. She said yeah can’t do that so she changed it to feel comfortable and got a note

Myra, Brazil is SO proud of u❤️🇧🇷

9:24 this girl's vibratto is AMAZING!

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

I heard a rumor she can SANG

@k-howard-is-here2105

2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterGolightly GOOD ONE

@svk7621

Жыл бұрын

9:23

@xhkxc

Жыл бұрын

I like Julia Murney better

Danna Paola was an excellent Elphaba in the Mexican production 💚

@ccchk1

Жыл бұрын

She was casted when she was 17 and did her debut as Elphaba when she was 18.. she's still the youngest Elphaba.

Jessica Vosk is unbelievable. I thought Shoshana and Willemijn Verkaik were my top, but Jessica is just outstanding! Her technique is nearly completely flawless. Of course all these Elphies are amazing, though. Cannot wait to see and hear what Cynthia Erivo does with the role. 💕

I'm always going to hear those Elphabas belt their hearts out so much, and all of a sudden, I feel like I can't belt that much, and I actually can't. But the good news is, I CAN belt. I just CAN'T belt Elphaba's high notes.

@MagicMusicSbGl

2 жыл бұрын

I completely feel you!! I max out at C5 on my best day and B4 is more my average. Elphaba's range is just insane!!!

uGH i absolutely ADORE riffing on "melt" and also Opt 2 for the very end hits so hard. I do like a few of the Opt 3 for the end like Lindsey Mendez and Emmy Raver-Lampman specifically. but opt 2 just feels so strong by holding out that D a bit longer with a little tiny riff up and back down to it

Oh my hearts! I think I may be dying! 😭 Alice, Rachel, Eden and Willemijn... 😭 That's so beautiful ❤️ I can't- And you included Myra! I love when I see her in your videos! You may be the only one who puts her in comparisons and I love it! 🇧🇷 ❤️

Hey there! Jessica Vosk's "things I never felt" is actually from Broadway's 15th anniversary performance!

Donna Vivino has always been my favorite Elphaba. She stays true to the character and sings without straining her voice or riffing too much.

@hazelventura

2 жыл бұрын

Mine as well, she may not be as famous as others but she's truly an amazing performer

@parkermurzyn3556

2 жыл бұрын

Her with Alli mauzey as glinda is by far my favorite cast

@evilbob9970

2 жыл бұрын

@@parkermurzyn3556 the performance with the two of them that donna's footage is from is easily one of the best performances of the show of all time imo

@parkermurzyn3556

2 жыл бұрын

@@evilbob9970 it's so GOOD their chemistry is next level

@starrysnow28

Жыл бұрын

@@evilbob9970 is it on youtube by any chance….

I used Jemma Rix's "Things I've Never Felt" riff, Donna Vivino's end belt, and Danna Paola's "team" riff in my "The Wizard and I" Multilanguage video on my channel.

I love a good optional riff. Thanks for the upload, as always. :)

alice’s final riff will always live in my head (and be the one i attempt in the shower on a good day!)

you can't.... start.... a show..... with this song ... .like this.... it's just absolutely frickin' crazy as hell!!!!!! Unbelievable...

@joncerda351

10 ай бұрын

It's just rude, honestly lol

lol the Coolidge intro. Love it!

Each of those who have played her have made an excellent Elphaba 💚

thanks so much for making this! Everyone has their own favourite elphabas (mine is lindsay mendez) but ALL these actors do amazing jobs with their own charm. One thing they all got common that got them casted is that they can B E L T

That very last riff ending is basically my life goals in 7 seconds

What an exciting video!!! I'm so happy I could melt

the smoothness of jessica's belts are just so astounding

I d be so happy I could belt .

@MisterGolightly

Жыл бұрын

Elphaba in a nutshell

ugh i love ur videos!! every few months i come binge all of ur new & old videos 😭😭 tysm for bringing sm joy & inspiration into my routine

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I loathe the research haha. But once I'm halfway done w the editing I feel really proud of them lol! The Defying Gravity one is coming up next and I'm always finding something new so that's interesting. P. S glad I can help with your rutine!!

love this wicked content so much

This channel is everything to me

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

Love you 💜

i just- i just love this channel so much

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

😘💜💜

Danna Paola fue un excelente Elphaba en la producción mexicana 💚

@elidapena140

Жыл бұрын

Ceci fue increíble también ❤️la vi con las dos y fue mágicoooo

Alice Fearn's riff finale is just amazing

I saw Rachel Tucker’s Elphaba in May 2016! Amazing performance that is still fresh in my mind!

Love these videos

Jemma Rix deserved a better quality recording. She and Jessica Vosk are the cleanest and most consistent Elphabas.

@nasirroper4011

2 жыл бұрын

THIS!

Very cool comparison, thank you!

9:54 my soul has ascended

I see Willemjin, I click. I'm a simple girl.

WAIT THAT CUT TOGETHER VERSION AT THE END

Fun fact: The riff Alice Fearn does at the end of “The Wizard & I was originated by Idina!! Here’s a link to a video where she does it! kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJmo2raSc6XAe6w.html

@percy445

2 жыл бұрын

cool!!!

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@CountryCowboy008

Жыл бұрын

But Alice did is so much better and healthier and cleaner. I cringed with Idina’s version. I feel bad for her vocal cords. 😅

@mauroespindola5101

Жыл бұрын

@@CountryCowboy008 Exactly!!!!

Alice’s Melt at 2:11 I simply love it

On the final set of "team" riffs you missed that a couple of them towards the end went up to the F.

FOR HALF OF OZ’s FAVORITE TEAAAAM

this was well made, thanks for this!!

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 💜

@shikaii9912

2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterGolightly I became a fan a few months ago, and I always love your content! It always brightens up my mood, so thank YOU!!

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

​@@shikaii9912 Thank you!! I'm just seeing this after a long day and now I'm smiling haha!! Really thank you!. It's ppl like you that makes me go on and on 💜💜

@shikaii9912

2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterGolightly I'm glad to hear that! Have a nice dayy

I would think that if they’re a good enough singer to be cast as Elphaba on Broadway/West End, they’d be good enough to choose their own riffs. Lol

@gabsjr

2 жыл бұрын

the director have to aprove any little change

@percy445

2 жыл бұрын

it’s about keeping faith to the original piece! there’s all sorts of rules about consistency and stuff because of copyright :)

Cada una de quiénes la han interpretado han echo una excelente Elphaba 💚

This is fascinating, but wow it must have taken forever! I would not have the patience. Thank you!!

@mkoPCV

2 жыл бұрын

Holy F that Final Belt #2 gave me chills!

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for appreciating that! Means a lot! Have a great start of the year! 💜💜

@mkoPCV

2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterGolightly Same to you! 🙂

This reminds me of how ‘Don’t lose ur head’ got added riffs and lines at the end, I can’t remember who started it but one of the Anne’s sung “I’m not sorry” towards the end of the song and it just basically got in, and they brought the note up even higher on the final riff if you listen to like Courtney Bowman’s DLYH or Andrea’s, the ending goes toward that high note and a lot of Anne’s starting doing that.

That last note with an E5 tho. 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 Also “The WizaaaaAAaard” (G4 - E5 - E5 ~~~~~~ D5 - C5 - A4 - G4)

Can we get some love for Emmy-raver lampman? Like? Shes absolutely phenomenal??? EMMY SQUAD WE SHALL RISE!!! 💚

@YourCreativeDreamer

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr? I was blown away!!! Utter PERFECTION

I love Teal! She was my Elphaba and she's SUPER underrated

WILEJMIN OWNS MY HEART

Honestly all incredibly talented women, wow!

If only I could belt. They are all cast because they can sing. My oh my can they sing!!!

2:12 Rachel originating her 'melt' riff is equally iconic as The Eden... petition for it to be called The Rachel 👀

@marckinnier6929

6 ай бұрын

She's such a power house!

Caissie's MELT! is so funny to me

Me siento tan tan orgullosa de la elphie de Danna Paola fue maravillosa , Ceci ni se diga fueron las elphabas mas increíbles en español y Myrna en brasil que preciosura !!! 💚💚💚💚

I stand by the “Eden’s riff”

Idina Menzel: "The Wizard annnLiiieeeee"

Those overtones at 9:32 are SICK. Sounds like she's full on head voice on a high C.

If they fuck this movie up I will melt

Saycon Sengbloh, Rachel Tucker, and Lindsay Mendez are my all-time faves. Saycon sings with so much EASY power and warmth; she's never labored and strident. I was done as soon as I heard Rachel's take on "I could melt" the first time. Lindsay is so precise and secure, and her vibrato is gorgeous. I had forgotten that Emmy had done the role, so it was a pleasant surprise watching her eat it up. I have always enjoyed Kerry Ellis's tone. Stephanie J. Block is a curious case as Elphaba: I know she OWNS every single one of these notes, but the score somehow doesn't fit her voice at all.

Alice caught the SPIRIT 10:28 the WIIzaRrrd and IIIIIIII I can’t get that riff out of my head. Took us to church while singing about witchcraft lol

Oh, Guruji GoghLIGHT the way! The video is meticulous inspirational, compelling, and musically educational. Much gratitude!

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! I missed you calling me that! 💜

My favorite Elphaba singer (not actress) was Hannah Corneauh. After the Wizard and I she got a STANDING OVATION. It wasn't even her last or first performance. I've never seen that happen with any other Elphie. Sure the acting could have improved, but singing she was BEYOND perfection.

Myra Ruiz 🇧🇷 I’ve seen her 5 times in Brazil!!!!

3:24 Jackie will forever be my Elphaba 💚

i can’t even hit the normal team and they’re out there doing stuff like this 😭 9 months later update: i now can :)

ok I NEED to watch Wicked

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. please

Jessica Vosk will always be my favorite.

Jackie Burns+her singing= 💖💖💖💖💖💖

10:27 iconic

alice fearn omg. she went in 1000% for those last notes

I'm not crazy about the F#5 featured first. I think it provides great emotion but enjoy Idina's original more sonically. Regardless amazing talent all around and an amazing piece however it is styled.

The longer E in favourite team is definately the best

Can you do a who did it better of Rosa's Confession from the Mystery of Edwin Drood

Myra from brazil 😍🇧🇷

Lindsay Mendez captures Elphaba's youth and passion so well...she and Jessica Vosk are my favorite Elphabas

i have a question, where do you find the clips for your videos? i've looked on youtube for some but can't find any, thanks!

@Broadwayriah

2 жыл бұрын

If i’m not wrong he has bootlegs that aren’t available online

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

Lot's of lurking around the internet. I have rare clips on my other computer that's broken. But I don't have those right now

@ilovetaylorswift628

2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterGolightly ok ty!

Idina Menzel, Willemijn Verkaik and most recent Elphaba Allysa Fox {not shown in this clip) are my favorites!!

Ok but come one Alice fearn with that last riff!!

Jenna Rix was INCREDIBLE. I also LOVED Rachel Tucker’s riff at the end, so good!!!

I love Rachel Tucker's little shivery "ooooo" after "Although I'd never show it" it's so cute and adorable

So many of these ppl are Elsa now!

I love your intro, what the song from?

@MisterGolightly

2 жыл бұрын

Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany's

10:23 i never see Danna Paola's clips in these types of videos ADCSVYBAKJBSJ LA AMO she was the youngest actress to play elphaba and the first to do it in spanish she is an icon

Rachel's melt is blissful 🔥

Alice Fearn for me is the absolute best Elphaba Tremendous talent.