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@rabinahmadahmad8189

3 жыл бұрын

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@LeBronP

3 жыл бұрын

Do Julia Murney’s version. Her Vibratto is always interesting to hear when comparing to others

@s0undstrulycrazy

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

From what I understand Idina has asthma attacks at times. Once was just before she preformed Defining Gravity at the Tony Awards. It happened several times while doing the show on Broadway. It could be a factor in her singing. I give her a lot of credit though, I can’t imagine it’s easy to sing after an attack and doing a song like this one... it’s dedication to the career you’ve chosen.

@izzysrebornnation1049

Ай бұрын

I think she’s a beautiful singer, though, even if she might may have asthma attacks, it doesn’t matter she’s the best thing I’ve ever heard

The thing about Idina is her passion. I know that as a singing teacher you were analyzing the technical performance. But for me, as a fan of musicals, Idina just gives me the goosebumps for the way she performs each song on this musical. It’s technically flawed, but emotionally perfect (for me, anyway). You can see her telling the story with her whole body, her expressions, her eyes. And I have never seen anything like this in the other actresses that played Elphaba, even though many could sing more effortlessly. Idina is and forever will be my one and only Elphaba 💚

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

💕❤️

@mattymariah

3 жыл бұрын

The thing is technique like this is not sustainable for 8 shows a week. I can’t believe she wasn’t reigned in. She continued to scream her way through Elphaba. Shoshana Bean was her standby, and became the 2nd Broadway Elphie. She is beyond fabulous in technique and sound.

I think her technique has improved slightly in Into The Unknown. She opens up more on her belts , on that song.

@Hurricayne92

5 ай бұрын

And yet Brendon Urie still did it at least as good.

I feel like Idina tends to favor character over technique. I guess I just always assumed her pitchiness in Wicked was an homage to Margaret Hamilton. Your analysis does make me want to revisit some of her other roles to see if this is just Wicked.

Please react to Idina performing at the 2014 Tony Awards Always starting over. It's a different character, so you could see the difference in her acting through the roles she play.

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

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The song is my favorite but this performance was for the Tonys and she didn’t have a lot of time - in the r musical it sounded much better

@AtsumuMiya123

3 жыл бұрын

This performance was actually for the Late Night Show, the Tony Awards had Kristin Chenoweth there

@thewizfan7627

3 жыл бұрын

No.... it was on the Late Night Show...

@lydiavanevera8494

3 жыл бұрын

@@AtsumuMiya123 thanks for the information. To answer Audrey’s question, there is normally a break before “I’m through accepting limits” and it’s Glinda singing.

@mattymariah

3 жыл бұрын

This is NOT for the Tony’s.

@Luka1180

3 жыл бұрын

She also had gotten asthma hadn’t she?

She is the character, total dedication...

@drmorcoch9338

2 жыл бұрын

maybe the producers simply couldn't afford good singers and they opted for the cheapest one. she's dedicated alright

@Potato-so6zr

8 ай бұрын

@@drmorcoch9338No, they chose Idina because she had experience with musical theatre. They could have chosen Stephanie J. Block. She was in the workshop before Wicked debut.

That's the Tony performance... She had to sing the song without pause because of timing for the award show, unlike the usual Broadway show... Not the best choice of performance... Look at the Barefoot At The Symphony performance

@graceannemorgan1035

3 жыл бұрын

Actually it wasn't the Tony it was the late show with David Letterman the reactior didn't show the beginning and that would of Explained it to some people I blame this on the reactor.

@mattymariah

3 жыл бұрын

Nope not the Tony’s.

Mitch and Scott from Pentatonix have their own channel called Superfruit. They dida cover of Defying Gravity that must be heard to be believed.

@vannahedits

3 жыл бұрын

omg yesss its beautiful 😭

You totally should check out Willemijn Verkaik her rendition of Defying Gravity, she's terrific!

I think it’s important to remember with theater singing that some vocal decisions can be made for character. I think a lot of what Idina does with her voice, he mouth shape, her placement, etc. is designed to go specifically with the character of the wicked witch of the west, her Elsa songs and Elphaba songs sound totally different to me in terms of the way she sings them.

You just took one of her worse renditions of the song. Idina is not the most technical support Elphaba, but her tone and acting gave so many LIFE to the character. If you about to watch her singing Wicked, you have to look at this point. Once again, her worst performance of the song. Pleas react to DEFYING GRAVITY PROSHOT with her and Kristen. This it was an unfair reaction.

@honia7862

3 жыл бұрын

I mean she clearly states at the start of video already that she dislikes her singing so it makes sense she chooses a video to support her feelings. And to add to it "Let me know your favorite (best) version of this song and let's compare it to this Idina's bad performance". And before someone tries to take my scalp - I am not huge Idina fan but still this is just ridiculous video from a "pro" :D

@Potato-so6zr

6 ай бұрын

First of all, she didn’t choose this video. It was chosen by her Facebook group community. So that’s incorrect. Also, that quote is incorrect. Here is what she actually says, “Who else do you like that has sung this song? I would love to do a review on that and compare it for their approach.”

@Potato-so6zr

6 ай бұрын

@@honia7862I think what’s more ridiculous is being manipulative by painting someone to be perceived as a bully by straight up lying.

I saw a few people recommending Willemijn Verkaik's version of Defying Gravity and i have to agree. She is easily one of the top 3 Elphabas in my humble opinion. She is superb. She has done the German version, Dutch version and English version of this role. You should totally check her out.

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

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You could also react to Ben Platt’s Waving Through a Window at the Tony (or wait until the movie is out)

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

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Your enthusiasm is everything 🙌

A couple people I like are Jessica Vosk and Lindsay Mendez. They both play Elphaba so well and sing SO good!!

Find Jessica Vosk's version of this song... She does everything right!

Let's see, she decided to give Idina a second shot and choose the worst performance I had ever seen from her😅 oh well

@arkoprobhochattopadhyay0370

3 жыл бұрын

Yes... She chose a wrong performance😂

@mattymariah

3 жыл бұрын

There are so many performances where Idina is pitchy, and this isn’t even close to the worst. You Idina Stans will do anything to not admit her technique isn’t good enough to be the star she is.

@drmorcoch9338

2 жыл бұрын

her singing has always been like that. her screeching grinds down my ears all the time just like alvin and the chipmunks.

@Potato-so6zr

6 ай бұрын

She doesn’t choose the videos she reacts to. It’s based off her Facebook group who votes on which videos she reacts to.

Sorry but it was a bad recording. She was the original singer, her version is the correct one.

@SerHenkan

3 жыл бұрын

I'd have to say a big fucking "nope" on that one. The original Wicked production was, as far as I've gathered, a bit of a gamble which just struck gold in the end. Idina Menzel is an OK singer, but far from great. She's always nasal and has a tendency to go flat. There's so many better singers, just look at Willemijn, for example.

You really could have chosen almost any other version she's done of this song and it'll be better....but also get the sense that you don't really care for her anyways....

@celeste2025

3 жыл бұрын

Right ? There's literally so many videos and audios of her singing this song so PERFECTLY and yet people just happen to react to and focus on the ones where she doesn't happen to perform her best. Literally every single Elphaba has had a "bad" or " less than perfect" performance and they don't get hated on as much as Idina does. Probably because there arent as many videos of them with a "bad performance" as Idina. She's actually my favorite Elphaba not bc she was the original, but because i think she showed that human and vulnerable side of Elphaba, even with the imperfections. Also the fact that I've never heard her change the iconic battle cry (I'm not a fan of making too many changes to the score). I will admit all the other ladies sing beautifully as well and they sound amazing, but changing the final cry is a big disappointment for me. (This is just my opinion, no hate intended 😊)

@Potato-so6zr

8 ай бұрын

@@celeste2025If you sing unhealthy then you will have many bad days. Although there are better renditions of her singing this song, her technique can still be criticized. However, I like her acting a lot. It’s what separates her from many Elphabas.

@Potato-so6zr

6 ай бұрын

Also, to clarify, she doesn’t choose the videos she reacts to. It’s all based on her Facebook group where they vote on which videos she reacts to. And FYI she doesn’t react to bootlegs.

Please, react to Fabi Bang and Myra Ruiz singing... Myra was Elphaba and Fabi was Glinda here in Brazil. They are AMAZING ♥

It’s not this song, but it is a Wicked song too. You should watch “No good deed” in the playbill channel from Hannah Corneau

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

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She IS Wicked......I know you are a teacher....but she combines the character w singing....which is why nobody gives a shit when its not perfect all the time...would you believe many vocal coaches said Steve Perry didn't sing properly--gtfoh....you know the songs from Wicked because of her....plain and simple. NOBODY makes you feel those songs and takes you on Elphaba's journey better. It doesn't matter who plays Elphaba after her, or how good their voice maybe, it's just NOT Idina. And of course it's characterization...she is Elphaba singing....not Idina. Did she sing like this in rent? Umm, no. The character required something different....big difference from singing a sing from Wicked and singing a song IN Wicked.... best of luck w your channel.

@Potato-so6zr

6 ай бұрын

But at the cost of your own voice and vocal health? There’s ways you can balance acting and vocal health.

I'd love to see you react to Willemijn Verkaik (original German cast...though she's Dutch).

You should see Lea Michele and or with Chris Colfer who did a rendition of this song for Glee, I''m curious to have your opinion

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

I suggest requesting those on my Community tabs where if a song is requested or voted enough, I'll do just that! ;) kzread.infocommunity

Please react to Superfruit’s Defying Gravity. You won’t be disappointed, I promise!

Patiently sat waiting for you to review frozen 2 songs 😂 especially show yourself xx

Jackie Burns is one of my favorite elphabas because she goes for that witchy sound, but (as far as I know) isn’t also trying to perform with asthma and right after quitting heavy smoking

Her face at 3:24 😂😂😂

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂

I dont have INSTA but I do have Twitter and I have posted my screenshot there. I hope you will accept that as an entry to win a lesson. My 11 year old is preparing for Access Broadway competition in January and some of your tips are REALLY helping her

I'm itching to find out what you'd have to say about my voice. :)

Im gonna say this. Do one more reaction to Idina performing this song, but react to her performance at the anniversary special for Wicked

Please react to Willemijn Verkaik. She is the German and Dutch voice of Elsa and she also played Elphaba in Germany, the Netherlands, on Broadway and the West End. She is incredible! Much bette technique than Idina!

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

Go ahead and visit my Community tab on my channel! We do votes and suggestions on what I'll be reacting to next! kzread.infocommunity

@mattymariah

3 жыл бұрын

I love her!

Brilliant reaction and explanation to what she is doing. I personally think Willemijn Verkaik is the best at singing Defying Gravity. Please have a listen and react to her. You wont be disappointed. X

I meaannnn I’m a fan of Idina. I love her but I’m not gonna lie and say that this was her best performance. It obviously wasn’t and there are many better ones that you could’ve chose. I really don’t understand why people choose to react to this one😭. She was nervous and she was being rushed like come on... anyways she won a Tony for this lol so all the people saying she’s bad and stuff think again :)

She is trying to sound wicked and in tune... you are judging a performance like as if it were a competition.. and not taking actual character choices into account she isn’t a fairy princess.. as someone who actually does musical theater I have sang things weird to keep my Character consistent.. I can’t talk one way and sing a totally different way

@Potato-so6zr

8 ай бұрын

But at the cost of your own voice and vocal health? There’s ways you can balance acting and vocal health.

Please check out Christine Dwyer singing Defying Gravity! She's my favorite!

@jasonwilks4296

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/g56op7alidqskbA.html

I want a singing lesson from you!

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

In that case, visit songsfromasuitcase.com/one-on-one/ I'll be waiting!

How about Superfruit (Scott and Mitch from Pentatonix) doing this same song?

When you sing for the president then give your opinion. I love these people who comment on performers they can’t touch! When you sell out show after show call me, until then keep making KZread videos

@Potato-so6zr

8 ай бұрын

When it comes to vocal health, I listen to the experts. Much like you would listen to a doctor about your body. What they accomplished is irrelevant. Nobody is free from criticism.

Who's gonna tell her that Broadway is not in London. Do you mean The West End?😂🤣

Your face is exactly how I feel listening to her lol icky

It's sped up and it's not done correctly because it's on David Letterman.

the best i’ve heard live is jemma rix, highly suggest this for comparison 👍🏼👍🏼

Can you listen to Eden Espinosa's last defying gravity on Broadway?

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

Go ahead and go to the channel's community tabs where we do polls and votes on which video you'd want to see next! kzread.infocommunity

I know you have been doing some PTX reactions, you should look at Scott and Mitch's rendition of Defying Gravity on their channel Superfruit! It's very good!

I actually love Idinas Elphaba, but this performance was not her best. With it being a tony performance (rushed), right after her having an asthma issue and just starting to quit smoking. She is a super wide mouth singer and always vaguely sounds like a child (in a good way imo)

React to Danna Paola singing Defying Gravity on wicked mexico

I know you could literally break down a thousand different versions of Defying Gravity, but I emplore you to look at Rachel Tucker's version, there is a version of hers from West End Live 2011 on KZread that gives me chills

Check Morissette defying gravity session stages. Thanks

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

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She sounds alot better in the cast recording on Spotify 😅

You should hear the Chris Colfer version from glee of defying gravity, i love it

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

Samantha Garrido The video reactions I do are based off of the voting on my Community tab on my channel. I suggest you subscribe so you can vote here when I post it: kzread.info/dron/Ud6f8IvYBlD7rz4cjOAMdA.htmlcommunity

I didn’t like Idina since a beginning and this video is a perfect prove of it.

Opera Rock. From Spain please. React to Camilo Sesto: Getsemani ( live 1977 ).

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

I suggest requesting those on my Community tabs where if a song is requested or voted enough, I'll do just that! kzread.infocommunity

@andresjuan8783

3 жыл бұрын

@@SongsFromASuitcase kzread.info/dash/bejne/lI1mx7lyXdCnYbg.html

React to Stephanie J. Block singing this song. Very different vocal style in comparison.

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

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Can you please react to Willemijn Verkaik's last Defying Gravity from 2017? ^_^

Please do Willemijn Verkaik. She's Dutch (like me :)). Love her!

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

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You need to react please to Jessica vosk on Broadway singing no good deed or Defying gravity so 💜

@tylerwestbrooks16

3 жыл бұрын

Yess

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

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Still love you honest reaction. I am still waiting u to react Lesti feat Gunawan on Kulepas Dengan Ikhlas song. I am sure u woll get a new knowledge of singing technique . God bless u coach

Pleeeease react to the video titled “Eden Espinosa - Defying Gravity (Los Angeles Closing)” she’s my favorite Elphaba and her vocals seem so effortless to me but I’d love to hear your opinion.

Idina is not known to be a very technical and clean singer. Shes a good actress though.

Hi love you to compare this to Jemma Rix’s rendition.

morissette amon defying gravity(an idina menzel cover) live on stages sessions please react to this one, i like your reactions!!!!!

@maniegorosalie6432

3 жыл бұрын

Yes highly request

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, there! Visit my community tabs where we do votes, polls, and hear what people wants to see me do a reaction for next! kzread.infocommunity

Eden Espinosa does a wonderful Elpheba! Please, review her rendition, if you get the chance!

Shoshana Bean singing the same song. Would be intresting to hear your comparison.

Please can you do the band Why Don’t We?

i just wanna learn how to sing😭

This definitely doesn't sound like her usual performance- sounds rushed and like she's needing to take more breaths

Reaction not criticism big diff

@Potato-so6zr

6 ай бұрын

Reactions can have criticism lol

Please do EXO BEST LİVE VOCALS PART 2!!

Okay I know that A LOT of these comments are a year older and its like "Yeah we understand Audrey or whatever" but like when Idina had to sing "Let it Go" a million times before doing it on TV and it sounds dragged down or not at its best, its understandable. Broadway or even singers doing it live sound tired, this is her song shes just tired and not giving it her BEST. Shes amazing and not lacking but shes at this time tired

Done💖

Also the band was playing faster than her singing, kept messing her up, multiple things were causing her trouble in this performance, you should react to a different one

Jessica Vosk does the most amazing job! No one does it better than her 😊

TO ANY AND ALL, CHECK OUT VOICEPLAYS WICKED MEDLEY, IT'LL BLOW YOUR MIND. GEOFF THE BASS, ARRANGED IT, TOOK HIM YEARS.

Please react on something from Luis Miguel.. specially when he was a kid please please ❤️

I think the song is just beyond her natural range. In other productions, they take it down a half step or two. Not sure why they couldn’t for Idina. An actor shouldn’t have to strain to hit these notes, imho. You asked for other actors who did it nicely: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXipx6ltpaXYacY.html

This wasn't her best performance of doing this song. I think if you are going to compare her to other artists you should watch her performance of this song at the 2004 Tony Awards show: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWmKm62woNOzltY.html , this is the year she won a Tony for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked. I also think you should react to her and Kristen Chenoweth singing "For Good" in 2016: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ho5k0rqOkpjQhrg.html .

react to nightwish ever dream , ghost love score , the poet of the pendulum .

You really should react to her 31/10/2006 performance in London. I know it's a bootleg recording and you're probably done reacting Wicked, but that one was her best performance ever, she was improving on the technique (notably, she understood that if she made her "dooooown" actually go down (lower), it would sound bad, so she started making it go higher and it fixed), and overall it's a much better performance than any of her, that's my go-to performance when I wanna listen to Defying Gravity, I would say it's even better than the OST version kzread.info/dash/bejne/emidzM2rkpeyiso.html

You may want to check out the show Glee. Two of the main characters do a great rendition of this song; Rachel and Curt. And Idena is a part of the show as well!

RACHEL TUCKER AND TALIA SUSKAUER WERE REALLY GOOD ELPHIES

Audrey PLEASE react to JESSICA VOSK!!! She’s the best Elphaba in my opinion! I’m sure you’ll like her as well.

I think she sounds AMAZING!!! yes I am a fan😂😂😂 Although the end not the best.

Let’s hear you sing this then

@Potato-so6zr

8 ай бұрын

It’s the truth. Idina had very bad technique which caused a lot of vocal strain. If you can’t accept your idols flaws then you’re simply choosing to be ignorant.

Morisette Amon takes this to another level.....

I think the problem with the performance was this is not Idina Menzel at all! This was clearly Adele Dazeem singing! lol

Definitely not Idina’s best 😂 Jessica Vosk’s is my current favorite Elphie, but let’s be honest it changes quite a bit lol! They are all so good!!!

Her voice is way better in different versions this one they had to go fast

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

Lauren Elizabeth✨🥰🥰✨

Пелагея Please react to Pelageya (Пелагея - Ой, то не Вечер - Sochi 2014). Пелагея - Рано-рано (Pelageya - Early-early). 2008. Pelageya And Elmira Kalimulina- Canção do Mar. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ypmqy9GOdcKxd7g.html She is amazing! What a voice!!

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

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I would definitely say I have 100% heard her sing this song a lot more healthy and a lot more clean. The difference between her and any other performer I’ve ever heard sing this song on Broadway is her acting. I feel like a lot of people say that, but I want to be another person that just reiterates it, because it’s so true. I’ve heard people that are so technically correct with this song and sing it perfectly and they knock it out of the park, but they’re acting and their emotions just isn’t there like her’s is. I’ve heard people sing the most perfect, beautiful notes and I feel nothing, because I feel like they feel nothing. One of the reasons why Idina and Kristen made the perfect Elphaba and Galinda is because one of them is just about perfect and the other one isn’t. Idina is a little loose around the edges and Kristen is this perfect package, which represents those characters so well. I also agree with a lot of people that she has had a string of bad performances due to multitude of reasons. I know that this video is so old lol, so there is a big chance you won’t read this comment, but I hope you do, because I would *love* to hear you react to what I believe is in Idina’s best live performance she has ever done. Nobody’s Side from the live performance of Chess. She really shows off when she can do in that performance. Dear Lord this was a BOOK, I’m sorry haha, I’m just super passionate about this topic, haha.

Check out Jessica Vosk!! She’s got incredible technique! ☺️

@9:37 LOL Idina, you are NOT Eden Espinosa.

I have always heard that the twangy voice is a common feature in Theatre anyway.

Idina's philosophy in performing is as long as I hit around 50% of the notes that's fine. That's a horrible way for a professional to think. It takes a LOT of work to make her sound good on soundtracks. She would be great if she stopped going for belting roles. She may have been able to do it in Rent but not ever since without vocal aids. Not the best role model for any singer...Great role model in an acting aspect. Deserved her Tony fully! Straight plays would be a perfect fit for her.

@waymilky442

3 жыл бұрын

She never said that and you are just a hater misquoting her.

@Orliepoo

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I'm not a fan of unprofessional professionals.

She’s definitely had better performances xx

Thanks for posting! If you have a minute, I've been recording some acoustic covers of my favorite artists like Train. As a fellow music lover, I'd love if you'd take a listen. It's on my channel. Hope you like it.

I don’t know why you’d pick a tv performance of all things. If you’re gonna critique her take on it-it being HER song to begin with, as she was the first to sing it- it’s only fair to look for the best performance you can find of her doing the song. I’m not even really a fan of Wicked; I’ve never seen the whole play. I’d still insist that judging ANYONE’S take on a classic like this, ESPECIALLY a performer with Idina’s legacy, deserves to be judged at her best.

@Potato-so6zr

6 ай бұрын

The best performances are all bootlegs from when she performed in Wicked. And she doesn’t react to bootlegs to avoid copyright. Plus, she doesn’t choose what videos she reacts to. It’s her community who recommends them.

Jessica Vosk you have toooo listen to her

@SongsFromASuitcase

3 жыл бұрын

Go ahead and visit the channel's community tab where I ask for the next video you'd want me to react to next through polls and votes! kzread.infocommunity