Amazing. He goes in completely unrehearsed to sing a song that's not even in his key, and he's *still* better than every other leading man on Broadway combined. HOW IS THIS MAN REAL???
Raul!!! Beyond super hot. Love him!!! He blew me away singing Hallelujah!!!! good Lord,this man is perfect!!! And now he is on LAW AND ORDER:SVU? WHAT A TREAT!!!
He is so funny lol the facial expressions... He is amazing I loved him in Hannibal and law & order Svu and then I found out he sings too and I was sooooo happy :) his cover of hallelujah is amazing too :)
he's awesome. he has his own sound and while it may not appeal to everyone, it's the individuality in someone's voice/character that separates them from the run-of-the-mill carbon copy singers/actors.
What makes you think he's pretending? He'd only sung the song once several months earlier. It wasn't a song he was working with so he genuinely didn't remember a lot of it, he really did need to read over Seth's shoulder.
He's very definitely a tenor. Not a baritone at all. The lowest he can sing is about G below middle C. And the few times he's had to sing even that low, he's mentioned how very low it is for him, and how difficult that is for him to sing. His tessitura is solidly in the tenor range. He's got about a two and a half octave range. He can comfortably hit a high C and I would not be at all surprised if he can go a bit higher than that.
I agreed with you. From this moment now he is my male performer favourite. His voice, his acting, his look, everything. Oh, how lovely will be on live on a stage.
This will continue to brighten my day for many days to come. Thank you Seth and who ever posted it and thank you Raul. BTW Raul is awesome in Twelfth Night? He does Shakespeare, too. He is a God!
Trust me. He's a tenor. He has a stratospheric range that no baritone could ever begin to approach. And there's no such thing as "looking" like a tenor, or baritone, or any other vocal type.
with a full orchestral backing, script rewriting and a few rehearsals, this could be suprisingly epic...a male Elphaba...it wouldn't really fit in with the Oz books, film or the novel Wicked, but it could make for a nice 'mirror universe' story... ...i'd go buy that soundtrack ;)
I would give my life savings and my eternal soul for a studio version of him singing this if I'm being totally honest.
Robin C. Preach
Honestly
He kills it. 🙌🏽
we need a "best of Raúl" CD / Album
@@ccsakura90 omg YES
There's no use denying it. I kinda worship the ground this man walks on.
Amazing. He goes in completely unrehearsed to sing a song that's not even in his key, and he's *still* better than every other leading man on Broadway combined.
HOW IS THIS MAN REAL???
Rosie one thing- there are songs out of his key?
He has AMAZING breath control (I've been singing my whole life and only just getting to his level!)
Exactly!!! I don't understand how he's even human!!! It makes NO SENSE!!!
He's so damn adorable and beautiful.
Twee Widdershins just wait till 2018,he gets hotttter
Raul's voice erupts with passion, the man can sing. If he sang a jingle about bubble baths I would buy It. I absolutely love him.
Now I wish Tick Tick Boom the movie got made in the 2000s.
100% 😆
Hahaha. I love how he's reading the song sheet as he sings and trying to get the lyrics right. Very fun performance.
I cried when he sang the first note this man is ruining my life and I'm okay with it
Preach that *sighs*
Baby listen... Lol
Question - it's 8 years later, is he still ruining your life?
@ can confirm
god dammit, Raul. You're such a tease... and you know it
Raul!!! Beyond super hot. Love him!!! He blew me away singing Hallelujah!!!! good Lord,this man is perfect!!! And now he is on LAW AND ORDER:SVU? WHAT A TREAT!!!
i can't he's so adorable and sassy and i just
i just
I JUST CAN'T
He is so funny lol the facial expressions... He is amazing I loved him in Hannibal and law & order Svu and then I found out he sings too and I was sooooo happy :) his cover of hallelujah is amazing too :)
Not Playing the Victim Card he had an incredible Broadway career before he ever stepped foot on tv.
Im totally with you
I had no idea he could sing but I love him for it
Fave person on svu. I literally like fell in love with him. And he's an amazing singer!!!
Now we know what Barba does during his free time! :3
“Unlimited..” (come on, Liv, straighten your tiara)
The subtle sheepish bounce at 1:06 absolutely makes this. Entirely aware of his silliness.
a mixture between laughing out loud and shaking my head in disbelief at his amazing voice! incredible!
Watching this hurts my throat. Raul Esparza is amazing.
this is the only expectable reason for barba to leave svu
morgan almaas We need a fanfic where Barba left SVU for Broadway, and we need it now! 😂😂😂
@@belencastro8064 oh man, that would be top tier 😆
And the svu sqad go see him at a performance
He looks so young and his voice is amazing even 13 years later he is very handsome with an amazing voice
wow!!! this guy CAN sing...
This is the best thing I’ve ever watched
He is way too perfect I can't I just can't...
aw he has such a cute personality. amazing voice!
I love his little hand gesture when he sings "everyone deserves a chance to fly!"
I can't even handle how hysterical this is.
Oh lord this guy is brilliant.
he's awesome. he has his own sound and while it may not appeal to everyone, it's the individuality in someone's voice/character that separates them from the run-of-the-mill carbon copy singers/actors.
Rául - AMAZING as always!! His voice just takes you on beautiful journey, every time!! Such a talented man!!! 💖 🔥 🤗
I love how this version is simple and his voice is so clear :) love him
This is the best!!! He needs to do a professional recording of this asap!
What makes you think he's pretending? He'd only sung the song once several months earlier. It wasn't a song he was working with so he genuinely didn't remember a lot of it, he really did need to read over Seth's shoulder.
Raul is the definition of star quality
I love this man more than I'd care to admit 😂
Oh, my God ADA Barba can sing!
Nothing pleases me more than to see singers who aren't too proud to perform like this!! BRAVO Seth!! Gracie Raul!! Amazing and fun!!!!
This is hysterical. I'd love to hear him singing the song after some rehearsal.
He's very definitely a tenor. Not a baritone at all. The lowest he can sing is about G below middle C. And the few times he's had to sing even that low, he's mentioned how very low it is for him, and how difficult that is for him to sing. His tessitura is solidly in the tenor range.
He's got about a two and a half octave range. He can comfortably hit a high C and I would not be at all surprised if he can go a bit higher than that.
He has the range of a god
I need singing lessons from him omg
OKAY BUT YALL THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL AND RAUL ESPARZA OWNS MY SOUL
he's soooo freakin talented
What a perfect pairing of two entertainers in one night!!!! And Raul's voice fits this perfectly, I would have never expected it.
Dr. Chilton can sing
Blue Ducky sad that he's dead
JP Jones He's not tho!!!
shhhh. im not on that part yet. no spoilers :P
+Blue Ducky Headcanon: this is what happens when you get a few brandies in him and nudge him over to the piano.
@Uncle Rafa Still not dead
Not even a big Wicked fan. But this man; THIS man.
Wonderful and gifted singer/actor.
I agreed with you. From this moment now he is my male performer favourite. His voice, his acting, his look, everything. Oh, how lovely will be on live on a stage.
You just can't help but love this guy - what a talent!
Raul is everything!
Gah, I love him. His voice reminds me of a coss between Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp. I love when he's singing Louder than Words from ttB.
I love him.... any show I've seen him in (which is quite a few now!) he has been amazing in. This is a great impromptu rendition of the Wicked song!!
Oh my God Lizzie...me too! Saw him first on SVU and fell in love! He is so very talented and His Halleluljah rocks.
Absolutely adore this muti-talented man...!!!
14 years after, I'm here!
Damn, that end!
Even missing the the "cues" and forgetting the lyrics he's amazing. I'd pay for this version!
I'm here bc hannibal and this is amazing 😍 nice job chilton 😂
i love both of these men!!seth is talented and hilarious!and raul...oh!he is amazing!!!
I absolutely love his voice!! Wow amazing performance! He is such an all around performer, amazing voice and entertains the audience. Love him!
Even joking around this was brilliant!
This will continue to brighten my day for many days to come. Thank you Seth and who ever posted it and thank you Raul. BTW Raul is awesome in Twelfth Night? He does Shakespeare, too. He is a God!
OMG that was good. I love how he stands up on the bench at the end. Brilliant!
He is so talented and adorable!!!
This video makes me smile each time I watch it...
I love him. He has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard.
Strong voice of a handsome man. He will be guaranteed theater gigs for decades.
It was filmed at one of Seth Rudetsky's Chatterbox shows, held at Don't Tell Mama on W 46th. Yes, he knew it was being recorded.
humbugfoto1 That is a fun series.
Trust me. He's a tenor. He has a stratospheric range that no baritone could ever begin to approach.
And there's no such thing as "looking" like a tenor, or baritone, or any other vocal type.
best male vers i've ever heard!!! he really needs to record this!
That was amazing. I looove Raul!
I absolutely love Raul Esparza.
saw Raul in Miami July for Babalu, and he sang to me! Absoluetly Brilliant and a sweet guy!
Mark Good Oh, I am fuming with envy. What did he sing?
he's SO great! i love Raul!
It's kinda nice to hear a man sing this song. It gives a different sound and I really like his version.
OMG I had never heard him sing before! omg that was amazing!
That was actually amazing.
He is amazing!!!
both BRILLIANT!!! enough said!
LOVE IT!!
Wow, what incredible control. He's amazing.
Whoa! He is amazing!!!! 😍❤
I absolutely love this video...thank you SO MUCH for posting it.
He's sooooo great!
So hilarious and what a voice!
Cant Stop listening to this 😍 Love it !!!
i actually understood that without looking at the translation!
and id support you all the way, this man is god.
"no wizard that IDINA there is or was..."
LOVE IT
I love him so much its unhealthy.
this is too much. literally cracked up when watching this for the first time in the library
absolutely brilliant
not sure why they're laughing (besides the end)
but utterly fantastic
OMG, he has a wonderful voice. I love the gesture at "fly" at the end. it's like right out of the play.
THAT WAS GREAT oh em gee not only does he have an amazing voice but he is hilarious!!!
What am amazing voice!
Hell yeah! Love Raul's voice in Defying Gravity! I'd have so much fun being in the audience. Playful stage presence! Nothings bringing him down!!
Awesome. LOL. I adore him.
with a full orchestral backing, script rewriting and a few rehearsals, this could be suprisingly epic...a male Elphaba...it wouldn't really fit in with the Oz books, film or the novel Wicked, but it could make for a nice 'mirror universe' story...
...i'd go buy that soundtrack ;)
I really like the way he sings 'Glinda'.
He is the best. So talented
This was fantastic
I love this man
the original song is in C# major. this pianist plays it in G major. however, there are various key changes later in the song.
I owe my brother big time for linking me. That was great!!!!
I agree. it's a book and an album in one. I'm not in love with every show, but I still have a few songs from each that I love
Loved him on TV yesterday... Lincoln Center!! ♥