Lost my son Lawrence last year we played this at his funeral. He loved Wicked. We have finally installed his headstone and it has a Wicked quote - if you care to find me look to the western sky. I often play him the song when i visit. I miss him so much.
Klutzy Dog The first time teh people in my class saw some of idinas performeance they were like "why does she look so weird when she sings" and im like "BITCH THATS THE BEST PART
She just couldn't help but get F U L L Y into character for this performance and I live for it. I have seen 10 different Elphaba's perform this song and none of them can move me the way Idina does. She will forever be the queen of Broadway and of my heart.
It's bittersweet. Everyone is asking "is she the mom from Glee?" Or "Is this Elsa from Frozen?" I grew up listen to Wicked. She will forever be my Elphaba 💚
Maybe its the musical theater part of me, but I love all the gestures she makes with her face, arms and hands. Very rarely do we get to hold a mic and we use our whole body and stage to convey emotions and tell the story. She is totally Elphaba throughout her song every time she sings
While watching this honestly I thought to myself how will she sound while holding the mic and then she got the stand and began to perform and I chuckled. Every hand gesture and facial expression and movement. I can’t get enough.
That's because you're not just performing for the people in the front row. The people all the way in the back have to be able to see & feel your performance. 😊😊
Descendants? I'm not talking about the movie she's is I'm talking about the words you said at the end the "you can take her out of OZ but you can't take Oz out of her"
I love how she physically could not keep from moving around! Her acting and theatrical instincts just could not keep her grounded. (Yes, pun entirely intended.)
That's why Idina will always be my favorite Elphaba. There have been some quite strong contenders in terms of vocal ability, but they are no match to the emotional depth she brought to this role
Imagine being Idina Menzel 10-15 years ago and thinking, "God, I'm really going to be stuck performing 'Defying Gravity' for the rest of my damn life, aren't I?"
Idina is not a star because she has a "perfect voice", she's a star because she can perform the sh*t out of what she sings - putting her whole heart into her characters and bringing them to life through song. Her tone is unique, some like it some don't, but it's another reason why she stands out from the crowd. There are plenty of great singers out there who never get a a "big break" because they can't be vulnerable/have no stage presence/have no special "x" factor. They focus so hard on being perfect they don't know how to be genuine in front of an audience. They don't take risks, their performances aren't surprising or intriguing because of this. People can get perfect from autotuned top 40 if they want it. Give me Menzel's imperfect but passionate performances everyday of the week over a dozen bland performers with "perfect technique".
Ashleigh Stangeland I'm a 27 year old guy who can barely sing in tune if my life is on the line and my (completely impossible and insane) dream is to sing Defying Gravity and Just for this Moment with Idina. Or Kerry Ellis. Or Willemijn Verkaik. So don't think that that dream is wrong. If a dream is a wish your heart makes and you follow your heart... You can't go far wrong. :)
I was very fortunate to be the audio recording engineer for this dvd/tv special. Unlike many shows I've worked on over the past 30 years, NONE of the vocals were replaced in the studio later. What you hear is what she sang in Toronto that night. Idina is an amazing talent, and a pleasure to work with. I've done over 4000 live recordings since 1978, and it's seldom I hear a performance while I'm mixing in the truck that makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. This was certainly one of them.
I saw Idina in Wicked on Broadway many moons ago lol. Her voice is something else! Just amazing! There are a lot of terrific Broadway singers n I've seen so many shows on Bway in my life, I can't even count at this point. I have so many faves, but the only other person that tops Idina imo is Linda Eder. She played Lucy in the Bway cast of Jekyll n Hyde from 97-2001. I was absolutely floored when I heard her sing.
She makes it look like a piece of cake. It's just so natural for her, don't get me wrong, I know it's a gift she has and it blows my mind how extremely talented she is. She also makes it look like a cake walk.
NerdLady100 In 2003 (when Idina was in NYC for Wicked in its opening year) my dad worked the lighting crew at Gershwin, where Wicked is performed, and I got to see it three times in just as many months and then again for Kristin Chenoweth's last performance in 2005. It's magical, truly. She doesn't hit every note just right, and that's what I love. She poured her soul into it, and I think that's what "perfect" is; putting your all into it and, at the end of the day, nobody's going to care about that note because it was a memorable performance. As for her arms, it's a Broadway thing. SInce theatres are so big and people are so small in comparison, movements are exagerrated. The choreography has been ingrained in her, too, and that moment is when Elphie lifts her magic broom and is shouting to take the attention off Glinda
IceCreamSoda2005 The music behind her was extraordinarily slow, and she knows that the "down" part needs to be accompanied by music. She paused so she would have an opportunity to sing with the track
I love how even here she ends up performing the end as if she were back on Broadway. There is something so raw, emotional and wild about the way Idina sings this song whenever she does it. You really feel Elphie as she handles her fear, resiliance and empowerment but you can also see that wild “wicked witch” glare that the Ozians would be led into believing was terrifying. It’s beautifully done. Still my all time favourite Elpheba.
i don’t know how she did this every night on broadway and sung it beautifully. the song really takes a toll on your throat. i hit all the notes yesterday for the first time and now my throat feels tangly. like you know that feeling you get in your throat after you scream.
I wonder how Willemijn Verkaik has done this role on Broadway and in London and in Germany and the Netherlands for so long. She probably has nightmares about this song
You know what I think people? Keep your harsh opinions to yourself. No Idina's voice is not dying, no her voice does not suck. She never has time to rest her vocal chords between all the shows, performances, broadway, etc. Her voice is TIRED, not DEAD. You know what else, and no it's not an excuse she does have really bad asthma.. She did not have an attack performing this song but she still has it. And also this song is an extremely DIFFICULT song to sing. You can't expect every performance to be perfect. But Idina does slay it. Idina did great here and I think she has an outstanding voice. Even other people who played Elphaba struggled sometimes and were also pitchy on occasions. It happens. Stop expecting everyone to be perfect all the time. Love you Idina.
yes, agree with you. Belting does take a lot out of you, but, she has had years of experiences. That is why people have to take rests when doing singing. If not, it will tire out your vocal chords. But will you lose your voice, no. Belting at her level and notes is insane. I'm just so amazed how great this live performance is.
Some people: i see Elsa singing this! Other people: all i see is Rachel berrys mom More people: no way! She's forever elphaba! Me: I honestly just see idina menzel
TheGreyRabbit In my opinion, Sarah just tries overperforming and it ends up too...much for me I guess. I like her better when she did just as much as she needed to without overdoing it.
+CJHere Just to be clear this is Idina's song, not Rachel and Kurt's. Glee is bae but there should be no confusion, this song will always belong to Queen Idina, but Princess Lea is amazing at it all the same!
+Lew V I agree. I feel that Elphaba is truly unique to Idina. Ms. Menzel set an amazingly high standard of acting and emotion that perfectly complement the character of the green witch, we've all grown to love.
Idina Menzel got her first start playing Maureen in Rent the Musical and then became very well known in the Broadway community for originating the role of Elphaba in Wicked the Musical. However, most people saw her for the first time on Glee as Lea Michelle's mother. Know even more people are discovering Idina for the first time thanks to Frozen's Let it Go. By the way, the songwriters and composers Robert and Kristen Lopez specifically wrote that song for Idina Menzel whom they referred to as "one of the most glorious voices of Broadway and an icon in musical theater".
If you didn't know Idina Menzel from RENT, you're either young, or have been living under a rock... She originated that role(in the fact that Maureen was written specifically for her.) and was VERY WELL KNOWN in the Broadway community before Wicked... Wicked is what introduced her to a more mainstream community.
When she got to “so if you care to find me look to the western sky” literally all of her motions were so Elphaba, the years of Broadway performing have ingrained this character into her every time she sings the song!! Her acting is what makes her so special.
I love this rendition of the song, you can hear that this is a call to arms and how she finally free... she is singing live without any help which is amazing...
She hit all the notes with all the energy there is in her lung... this is indeed unmatched performance... i love it !!!! She has her own version that no other people can do... im sure...
When my mom passed many years ago (1998) her "SONG" was Moon River sung by Andy Williams. All these years later no matter where or what I am doing if I hear Andy Williams singing Moon River I sense my mom is right there. So, as I age (and face more health problems) I have slipped a note into my necessary papers fire box. I've ask my daughter (who took me to see the play "Wicked") to think of me whenever she hears "Defying Gravity" being played. This song just lifts my heart like no other! THANK YOU Idina Menzel for putting YOUR POWERFUL MAGIC into this song. IT IS INCRECIBLE!!
This woman is my idol. I will never have a voice like her's. Seeing her live in Manchester in 2012 was one of the greatest nights of my life. If it's possible to be in love with someone you've never met, I am definitely in love with Idina Menzel.
Nothing against any other actress/singer who played or is gonna play Elphaba but Idina will always be her for me. Of course i didn't watch ALL Elphabas that existed,i'm just saying that Idina's choices when playing her, her singing...they're perfect. It's everything i imagine when i think of Elphaba. She has the perfect balance between the inocence and stubnerss of the character exactly when it it's needed. Just like Cristopher Reeve is forever Superman, Idina Menzel will always be Elphie.
I agree! Probably b/c she played this roll on Broadway for 2 years so she's sung it a million times. But yea - she's absolutely amazing and blows me away!!! I'm determined to see her on Broadway some day!
WOW! What a voice. Idina Menzel has such a wonderful voice you would know anywhere. From Wicked to Frozen to Frozen 2...she is always amazing. Her voice and presence fills the room with magic. Disney must know that they were lucky to sign this tremendous talent.
This is my personal theme song and it is such an inspiration to me! "I'm through accepting limits 'cause someone said they're so. Some things I cannot change but till I try I never know!"
You know how much singing is ingrained in someone's soul by the joy they feel and show on their face while singing. In this case, there might not be anything in Idina's soul other than singing. You can feel the love she has for singing and performing.
I think that anyone who doesn't think she sings well has serious hearing problems. One thing is to dislike the style. The other is to say she can't sing. This song gives me the chills.
I was also wondering why and recently read that she sang the original in a very difficult tone (for her current voice) to sound more youthful (since the character is 21) so when she tries to reproduce that she has problems, specially live. She said she regrets that but I dont think she should. She overdid it to make the character better and more believeable (risking her image later) and I admire this passion for character making! That's what I always admired about her, she pours her heart into characters and go over technique, voice or w/e other things other singers find it so important to bring the emotions and characters to life. That's why she's unbeateable to me, even if she loses some belting for that!!!! ps: I'd trade any "efforteless" and "perfect" performances for her emotional (yet flawed) ones any day, any time.
Samantha Corulla It's always fantastic to see an actor or actress bring back an old role and get totally lost in it. For the first part, you can tell she was a little uncomfortable with the pace and not having another actress there to trade lines with, but around 2:51, as Tess mentioned, she's back in her costume on stage as elphaba, and that's beautiful. Fun fact: Idina likes to perform "Defying Gravity" because in her last full performance, they had a sub operating the elevator down to the orchestra pit in the almost-last scene and she pulled it too early, so she fell and was grabbing the stage so she wouldn't fall, but the impact broke one of her ribs. She didn't know it would be her last time performing Defying Gravity for Wicked, so she takes every opportunity to sing it when they offer to let her do so
Okay, let's just take a minute to be amazed at her stage presence. She is honestly one of the most amazing performers ever. That's how you sing a song. You put your life and soul into it.
Ridiculous how much hate is one here. Idina is my queen, role model, and inspiration to keep going with life. If not for idina and Kristin and wicked. I would not be here right now. I wouldn't be able to sing. I suffer with bulimia and have don't for nearly 2 years now. My dream is to be in wicked. So I am getting help for my bulimia. Thank you idina
Love it! She´s a beautiful, talented, amazing woman and artist and she has proven so in her most cherishable and admirable characters in this world. For me, Elphaba and Elsa are my favorite ones. Thank you. Infinite love and blessings always...
Lea Salonga's version is a perfection but her voice is too angelic to portray a role of a witch. Idina's voice is exceptional and so powerful 😊😊 I admire them both 💕💕
True idina has a good voice but sometimes I'm scared when she's going on thr high notes. Lea has a voice of angels and is not fit to sing Disney characters who portrays strong emotion, because of her princess voice. both are good and a blessing.
OMG! Am I the only one who has seen her in LITERALLY EVERYTHING? Loved her in Wicked, Glee!, etc. You are amazing in everything Idina, keep up the outstanding work!
After singing "Everyone deserves a chance to FLY!" she was singing as Elphaba. The same gestures, the same eyes,... Incredible! I've listen this like 20 times but I've got emotional today. What a great moment ❤
There are very few songs I can bring me to tears and this is one of them. Powerful, inspiring, and as beautiful as Edina. It makes you want to say "go get em!"
Idina is still the best Elphaba for me... I've watched this video a hundred times and compared it to those Broadway actresses who sang defying gravity as well. ... Idina has it.... She was, is and will always be the best singer of this piece.. not because her voice is better than anyone else, but because her heart, her attitude, her soul, and her ... embracing the character makes her stand out among everyone. Defying Gravity + Idina Menzel = The best
You got that right! plus I also like win club and rainbows and Horse land which is my favorite show Ever and I like cake and pie because everybody likes cake and pie !! :-)
I saw Wicked twice during the great time we had Idina in Broadway and my 8 year old by then still talking about this song and how the musical changed him completely. I loved the musical of course but I do loved her so much.
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because of stell ajero of sb19 cover this pagtatag world tour..i found this 😊😊
@idinamenzel you are awesome I am a fan of you
@idinamenzel you are amazing
@idinamenzel ✅️ you are amazing
I have Frozen 1 at my house, but I will have to get Frozen 2 and stuff at home, and I will have to buy your CDS. I am a Fanzel. You are talented!!!!
Lost my son Lawrence last year we played this at his funeral. He loved Wicked. We have finally installed his headstone and it has a Wicked quote - if you care to find me look to the western sky. I often play him the song when i visit. I miss him so much.
Rest in peace to your son
May he rest in peace let him forever listen to the song he loved.😢😢😢😭😭😭
Don’t worry his future is unlimited
May his beautiful soul rest in peace😔💗
deeply sorry for your loss, this song is very special and if he loved it and wicked i know he must have been special too 💚
I love how big her eyes get when she's singing. You can see the pure joy on her face. She is a legend
That's not joy, that's elphaba! 👀
0:58 It’s a classic Idina pose! Powerful, wide open arms, singing her heart out
Klutzy Dog The first time teh people in my class saw some of idinas performeance they were like "why does she look so weird when she sings" and im like "BITCH THATS THE BEST PART
Right
That's what Broadway legends do -- for a terrifying moment, she *was* Elphaba, truly!
She couldn't help but do the eyes like she would preform it on broadway....... she's awesome
ain't that the truth!
I know and i loveeeee it!!! And the smile
Very perceptive 😊
That's why I love her.
Because she did perform it in Wicked.
She just couldn't help but get F U L L Y into character for this performance and I live for it. I have seen 10 different Elphaba's perform this song and none of them can move me the way Idina does. She will forever be the queen of Broadway and of my heart.
She IS Elpheba.
The pianist is having the time of his life
Alexander Hamilton Thanks, Lin Manuel-Miranda. Indeed he is!
Yes, he looks so happy
What is Alexander hamilton doing here?
He honestly reminds me of whenever I play and sing a Broadway song on my piano lol
He's accompanying Idina Menzel!
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It's bittersweet. Everyone is asking "is she the mom from Glee?" Or "Is this Elsa from Frozen?" I grew up listen to Wicked. She will forever be my Elphaba 💚
Same here
Exactly
She will forever be Maureen from Rent for me lol.
Courtnei Jennings lol
Same! I feel so blessed to have seen her perform in London more than once. This song got me through a crappy marriage and into divorce..
Maybe its the musical theater part of me, but I love all the gestures she makes with her face, arms and hands. Very rarely do we get to hold a mic and we use our whole body and stage to convey emotions and tell the story. She is totally Elphaba throughout her song every time she sings
Wicked partially made me the musical theatre fan I am today
While watching this honestly I thought to myself how will she sound while holding the mic and then she got the stand and began to perform and I chuckled. Every hand gesture and facial expression and movement. I can’t get enough.
That's because you're not just performing for the people in the front row. The people all the way in the back have to be able to see & feel your performance. 😊😊
Yap Yap Yap stop yaping
직접 들으면 진짜 소름돋음.그때의 그 기억이 아직도 생생함.
진짜 역대 엘파마역으로 최고인거 같음.노래 연기 최고였음.이번 영화에도 나와서 넘 반가웠음
2:46 look at the pianist. I wish I could rock out like that while playing.
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yes
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aww wow
OH WOW
The hands, the eyes, that's all Elphaba
You can take her out of Oz, but you can't take Oz out of her
It's like she just automatically gets back into character as soon as she starts singing this!
Descendants?
I'm not talking about the movie she's is I'm talking about the words you said at the end the "you can take her out of OZ but you can't take Oz out of her"
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This comment hit different almost made me tear up ❤
Elsa in alternate dimension :
I love how she physically could not keep from moving around! Her acting and theatrical instincts just could not keep her grounded. (Yes, pun entirely intended.)
I must say that her performance is spellbinding. She blew me away. Those who disagree are delusional.
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Loved the pun lol
That's why Idina will always be my favorite Elphaba. There have been some quite strong contenders in terms of vocal ability, but they are no match to the emotional depth she brought to this role
엘사가 부르는 거 같음…. ㅠㅡㅠ 엘파바도 너무너무 좋고 이디나멘젤은 진짜 갓캐 골라잡이이신 듯… 영화판 엘파바 버전은 완전 힘이 빡!! 들어가고 깊은 여전사가 나아가는 느낌이면 이 버전은 잔잔한 울림이 있는 새출발 하는 소녀 같음 ㅠ 아 진짜 뭐가 됐든 너무 좋다..
Imagine being Idina Menzel 10-15 years ago and thinking, "God, I'm really going to be stuck performing 'Defying Gravity' for the rest of my damn life, aren't I?"
Ikr, now it's Let it Go haha. Ahh the problems of being insanely famous for only two-three roles.
only two papers?? she is also Maureen from rent. Respect the legend
She sings more of her original stuff in the events she does, plus she loves singing Defying Gravity
Tatsk00 But imagine having to sing into the unknown so many times 😅
@@tatanooki and Nancy Tremaine in Enchanted
I can't imagine what it must feel like to open your mouth and have that kind of beauty come out...
@@BattMrown but what comes out is the opposite of beautiful
That’s one of the most obnoxious jew voices I’ve ever heard. Not as bad as Amy Winehouse, but close
Idina is not a star because she has a "perfect voice", she's a star because she can perform the sh*t out of what she sings - putting her whole heart into her characters and bringing them to life through song. Her tone is unique, some like it some don't, but it's another reason why she stands out from the crowd. There are plenty of great singers out there who never get a a "big break" because they can't be vulnerable/have no stage presence/have no special "x" factor. They focus so hard on being perfect they don't know how to be genuine in front of an audience. They don't take risks, their performances aren't surprising or intriguing because of this. People can get perfect from autotuned top 40 if they want it. Give me Menzel's imperfect but passionate performances everyday of the week over a dozen bland performers with "perfect technique".
Is it wrong to dream of singing with Idina?
Ashleigh Stangeland nope
Really even if you are a 15 year old girl?
Ashleigh Stangeland I'm a 27 year old guy who can barely sing in tune if my life is on the line and my (completely impossible and insane) dream is to sing Defying Gravity and Just for this Moment with Idina. Or Kerry Ellis. Or Willemijn Verkaik. So don't think that that dream is wrong. If a dream is a wish your heart makes and you follow your heart... You can't go far wrong. :)
***** Your a Disney fan?
I swear when idina and Kristen came out on the stage during the movie I almost screamed. It was so clever of them to add them both in
FR!
Me toooo! I did a full on gasp and clapped!!! Soo very clever!!
I was very fortunate to be the audio recording engineer for this dvd/tv special. Unlike many shows I've worked on over the past 30 years, NONE of the vocals were replaced in the studio later. What you hear is what she sang in Toronto that night. Idina is an amazing talent, and a pleasure to work with. I've done over 4000 live recordings since 1978, and it's seldom I hear a performance while I'm mixing in the truck that makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. This was certainly one of them.
That's great to hear. She certainly is a talent and that must have been a huge privilege to work with her
I saw Idina in Wicked on Broadway many moons ago lol. Her voice is something else! Just amazing! There are a lot of terrific Broadway singers n I've seen so many shows on Bway in my life, I can't even count at this point. I have so many faves, but the only other person that tops Idina imo is Linda Eder. She played Lucy in the Bway cast of Jekyll n Hyde from 97-2001. I was absolutely floored when I heard her sing.
She is so happy. That is what singing should look and sound like. It gives happiness and love and that's what indina gives us
I love how she pulled Elphaba's facial expressions and gestures when performing this
I love Idina. For me, 80% of her charm is how much she is into the lyrics that she sings. The other 20% is how easy she makes it look.
She makes it look like a piece of cake. It's just so natural for her, don't get me wrong, I know it's a gift she has and it blows my mind how extremely talented she is. She also makes it look like a cake walk.
Is it just me or is this seriously one of her greatest performances of this song ever?
one of? its the greatest!!
Collen Ballinger version is amazing too!
Your right I'd say she was on 🔥
Yesss
@@beniecejazminedomingo1104 Morisette Amon got the best version!
Man.......I wish I could sing
Man.......I wish I could stop singing
Man.......I wish you could have likes
@@juanmorales9538 there you go
Samiksha Das omg thx!
Man.......I wish i was a good singer
Omg the arms! Watch the arms as she performs there is nothing more magical or beautiful! OMG I need to go see her live! I just have to.
NerdLady100 I saw her about a month ago in Richmond. She is absolutely amazing.
NerdLady100 In 2003 (when Idina was in NYC for Wicked in its opening year) my dad worked the lighting crew at Gershwin, where Wicked is performed, and I got to see it three times in just as many months and then again for Kristin Chenoweth's last performance in 2005. It's magical, truly. She doesn't hit every note just right, and that's what I love. She poured her soul into it, and I think that's what "perfect" is; putting your all into it and, at the end of the day, nobody's going to care about that note because it was a memorable performance.
As for her arms, it's a Broadway thing. SInce theatres are so big and people are so small in comparison, movements are exagerrated. The choreography has been ingrained in her, too, and that moment is when Elphie lifts her magic broom and is shouting to take the attention off Glinda
It looks like she lost her braeth in 3:47
IceCreamSoda2005 The music behind her was extraordinarily slow, and she knows that the "down" part needs to be accompanied by music. She paused so she would have an opportunity to sing with the track
She is sooooo good live! I hope you got to or get to see her one day!
I love how even here she ends up performing the end as if she were back on Broadway.
There is something so raw, emotional and wild about the way Idina sings this song whenever she does it. You really feel Elphie as she handles her fear, resiliance and empowerment but you can also see that wild “wicked witch” glare that the Ozians would be led into believing was terrifying. It’s beautifully done. Still my all time favourite Elpheba.
That last high note is one of the many reasons why I admire Idina Menzel so much!
That's why I was surprised that the last high note on the song Let It Go was left there because it sounded off.
jdlaw001
It's harder to do when she has to sing a phrase afterward. Also, I don't think it was off
It's not off, it was just cut short because the next verse is just a breath away after the high note.
"And if I'm flying solo, at least I'm flying free..." -- love this. Very empowering!
At 2:48 Idina steps off stage and is replaced by Elphaba... and I get chills no every time I watch!
i still can’t believe how completely flawless her voice is
i don’t know how she did this every night on broadway and sung it beautifully. the song really takes a toll on your throat. i hit all the notes yesterday for the first time and now my throat feels tangly. like you know that feeling you get in your throat after you scream.
@@mrcoolguy2882 I mean she admits she got major vocal cord damage from singing it so often
@@sunsetsky2678 really? Aww :(
I wonder how Willemijn Verkaik has done this role on Broadway and in London and in Germany and the Netherlands for so long. She probably has nightmares about this song
You know what I think people? Keep your harsh opinions to yourself. No Idina's voice is not dying, no her voice does not suck. She never has time to rest her vocal chords between all the shows, performances, broadway, etc. Her voice is TIRED, not DEAD. You know what else, and no it's not an excuse she does have really bad asthma.. She did not have an attack performing this song but she still has it. And also this song is an extremely DIFFICULT song to sing. You can't expect every performance to be perfect. But Idina does slay it. Idina did great here and I think she has an outstanding voice. Even other people who played Elphaba struggled sometimes and were also pitchy on occasions. It happens. Stop expecting everyone to be perfect all the time. Love you Idina.
Could not agree more
I agree nothing comes good from harsh comments and hating...
Im sue she had an attack before she sang on the Royal Variety or Tonys for wicked
Exactly !
yes, agree with you. Belting does take a lot out of you, but, she has had years of experiences. That is why people have to take rests when doing singing. If not, it will tire out your vocal chords. But will you lose your voice, no. Belting at her level and notes is insane. I'm just so amazed how great this live performance is.
THE ELPHABA EYES ARE BACK!!! YASSS SLAY IDINA
+Darby McNeill I was just about to comment "THOSE ELPHABA EYES!!!!!"
It scares me hahahaha
Or the Rachel eyes from Life is Strange the singer, the actor ,the person who was gonna make it until Max and Chloe came to rescue her
Some people: i see Elsa singing this!
Other people: all i see is Rachel berrys mom
More people: no way! She's forever elphaba!
Me: I honestly just see idina menzel
I see Maureen Johnson...
Bru same
Same. Even when i listen t the frozen soundtrack sometimes i just hear idina.
Bro idk about you but I see Adele Dazeem
Yesss me tooo
I just watched WICKED and IDINA is one of the cast! I literally cried on her musical part! 😭 😭
I expected her, Kristin, and Schwartz to make a cameo but dear lord, I didn't expect them to be part of "One Short Day" musical number 😅
Sameeeeeeee ❤
Spoilers :(
Same.
I'm not even a musical or Broadway fan overall, but when Idina and Kristen showed up in the emerald City I was like holy ffff
I like how she stroked her hair in the beginning like, "bitch I'm about to fuck it up!"
Then she slayed it
You surprise me how it is you would like this, as clearly you have no class or vocabulary.
Fuck it up, as in slay it, kill it, SLAAAAAYy not negative
lmao "Let me grab this Mic stand and slay"
cx
If I could attend to one of her concerts, and have her sing a medley of defying gravity and let it go, I swear to god...total epicness
Oh my gosh. If that happens I would cry tears of joy. Those two songs seem like they were meant to be mashed-up!
All the more reason to perfect cloning, we need more Menzels.
DarkShroud24 Or at least get her and Sarah Brightman to go on tour together.
TheGreyRabbit In my opinion, Sarah just tries overperforming and it ends up too...much for me I guess. I like her better when she did just as much as she needed to without overdoing it.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
I don't know what I love more: her voice or that crazy look in her eyes :)
The OG Elpheba. Nobody sings it like Idina! ICONIC!
There are many who were better, Shoshana, Lindsay, Willemijn, Stephanie J.B,Eden. She was the first not remotely the best.
I absolutely adore the passion in her eyes. It shows how well the character has stayed with her throughout all this time.
If you look at her eyes, you can see the crazed joy. She is a perfect Elphaba.
💚💚💚💚
Shame a man out did her.
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Everyone's imagining Elsa singing this, but I imagine Rachel Berry's mom.
same
I was totally like : omg Rachael's mom is singing Rachael's and Kurt Song lol
+CJHere Just to be clear this is Idina's song, not Rachel and Kurt's. Glee is bae but there should be no confusion, this song will always belong to Queen Idina, but Princess Lea is amazing at it all the same!
+Lew V I agree. I feel that Elphaba is truly unique to Idina. Ms. Menzel set an amazingly high standard of acting and emotion that perfectly complement the character of the green witch, we've all grown to love.
Theatrical Attachment so true
You can hear the utter joy in her voice when she sings and the look in her eyes is pure wonder and magic. What a stellar performance.
"Frozen is her best work" -obviously haven't seen RENT or Wicked or hell even Enchanted.
Sameeee!!
Enchanted was my childhood
+amber brown And she doesn't even sing in Enchanted! 😣
+RrUno exactly. Frozen gave her part of the recognition she deserves and an opportunity to go on tour, opening more doors for her.
who was she in rent? the movie? Or one of the broadway performances?
Goosebumps at "LOOK to the Western sky!!!"
Sara Yang Omg ikr!! What a power house!!
She literally embodies Elphaba at that moment!!! I absolutely love how she’s commanding her voice in that moment it’s so amazing.
Idina Menzel got her first start playing Maureen in Rent the Musical and then became very well known in the Broadway community for originating the role of Elphaba in Wicked the Musical. However, most people saw her for the first time on Glee as Lea Michelle's mother. Know even more people are discovering Idina for the first time thanks to Frozen's Let it Go.
By the way, the songwriters and composers Robert and Kristen Lopez specifically wrote that song for Idina Menzel whom they referred to as "one of the most glorious voices of Broadway and an icon in musical theater".
Yup !!. Im one of them
Damn Right!
You forgot Enchanted. I remember her in that movie years before glee.
If you didn't know Idina Menzel from RENT, you're either young, or have been living under a rock... She originated that role(in the fact that Maureen was written specifically for her.) and was VERY WELL KNOWN in the Broadway community before Wicked... Wicked is what introduced her to a more mainstream community.
When she got to “so if you care to find me look to the western sky” literally all of her motions were so Elphaba, the years of Broadway performing have ingrained this character into her every time she sings the song!! Her acting is what makes her so special.
are we sure she is NOT lea michele's real mom?
WE DEMAND A DNA! Hahaha!
Ikr. I thought she has a older daughter and its Lea Michele.
Niz Malik someone find Maury Povich , he's good at doing DNA testing.
SunshineDay Oh my god the Maury show is literally on TV as I write this XD
Maybe they're distantly related!
You’re so talented Adele DazeeM
AHHH HAHAHAHAH 🤣 in the wise words of John Travolta
Lmao
Came here for this comment
HAHAHAAHHA
😂😂😂
I love this rendition of the song, you can hear that this is a call to arms and how she finally free... she is singing live without any help which is amazing...
someone needs to mash up Let it Go and Defying Gravity for Idina to sing for all of us and just leave us breathless.
there are some on youtube
ugh yes
If Idina ever again reappears on Glee, she should totally sing that.
Oskar Acosta
Oh my word, that'd be so amazing!!!
Oskar Acosta Too bad glee already did this, they rarely, almost never, reuse songs.
I love her voice, the best Elphaba, the best Elsa with Anaïs Delva, I love you Idina I'm one of your biggest fans!!
Did you know she was in the original cast for Wicked? So that means she was the first Elphaba
I know, but she is not Elphaba in all languages
Oh... I guess I derped on that :p
Artemis7941 she is also not elsa in all languages
Yeah, Idina Menzel is the best Elsa, but Anaïs Delva is very good too
She hit all the notes with all the energy there is in her lung... this is indeed unmatched performance... i love it !!!! She has her own version that no other people can do... im sure...
When my mom passed many years ago (1998) her "SONG" was Moon River sung by Andy Williams. All these years later no matter where or what I am doing if I hear Andy Williams singing Moon River I sense my mom is right there. So, as I age (and face more health problems) I have slipped a note into my necessary papers fire box. I've ask my daughter (who took me to see the play "Wicked") to think of me whenever she hears "Defying Gravity" being played. This song just lifts my heart like no other! THANK YOU Idina Menzel for putting YOUR POWERFUL MAGIC into this song. IT IS INCRECIBLE!!
Wow the pianist is really into this song at 2:47 lollll
Bless you for pointing that out XD I needed a good laugh
Lol omg xD I loved that. Never noticed that before. and I dont know how many times I've seen this videk xD
LMAO!!! Thank you for pointing that out and making me actually laugh out loud! Hahahahaha!
Right on pianist, right on! 👏👏👏
OMG!! lol! thank you for pointing that out!!
+MANU BEEZU I feel him
She was in full Elphaba mode in this aw. Loved it
This woman is my idol. I will never have a voice like her's. Seeing her live in Manchester in 2012 was one of the greatest nights of my life. If it's possible to be in love with someone you've never met, I am definitely in love with Idina Menzel.
Nothing against any other actress/singer who played or is gonna play Elphaba but Idina will always be her for me. Of course i didn't watch ALL Elphabas that existed,i'm just saying that Idina's choices when playing her, her singing...they're perfect. It's everything i imagine when i think of Elphaba. She has the perfect balance between the inocence and stubnerss of the character exactly when it it's needed. Just like Cristopher Reeve is forever Superman, Idina Menzel will always be Elphie.
It's so weird to see her stay on the ground rather than being lifted 16 feet in the air on a tiny platform at the end.
+Hunter G. Yep xD
idina is a pure talent...
I LOVE THAT DRESS!!!! AND HER VOICE!!!! I'M DYING!!!!!
Oh my god I know!!!! I'm like her biggest fan
She is simply amazing, can't get enough of hearing her sing.
WOW. I have to admit, Idina is a LOT more comfortable singing Defying Gravity live than she is singing Let It Go. Either way, wow. Unbelievable.
I agree! Probably b/c she played this roll on Broadway for 2 years so she's sung it a million times. But yea - she's absolutely amazing and blows me away!!! I'm determined to see her on Broadway some day!
She's amazing, and I agree! She's such a wonderful singer ^w^
Absolutely! I don't know what happened at the Oscars, but this is incredible!
DAHIESTABUNNE
Adel Dazeem
Considering she sang it for multiple years live, it makes sense.
WOW! What a voice. Idina Menzel has such a wonderful voice you would know anywhere. From Wicked to Frozen to Frozen 2...she is always amazing. Her voice and presence fills the room with magic. Disney must know that they were lucky to sign this tremendous talent.
she became elphaba halfway through the song
although of course she's going to forever be elphaba in my heart
I'm not really a musicals fan but there is something truly magical and beautiful about listening to Idina Menzel. What a gift to the world she is.
This is my personal theme song and it is such an inspiration to me!
"I'm through accepting limits 'cause someone said they're so.
Some things I cannot change but till I try I never know!"
Could not agree more. Amazing. I get goosebumps listening to her sing it
damn, she nailed it. very theatrical, i love it.
She performed this song 2 days a week for 10 years!
Jared Smith Actually, it was more like 8 times a week for about 3 years.
You know how much singing is ingrained in someone's soul by the joy they feel and show on their face while singing. In this case, there might not be anything in Idina's soul other than singing. You can feel the love she has for singing and performing.
I honestly couldn’t not agree with you more!
There is no comparison , Idina is the best!
I think that anyone who doesn't think she sings well has serious hearing problems. One thing is to dislike the style. The other is to say she can't sing. This song gives me the chills.
Her Let it Go songs weren't to fantastic but still she's an amazing singer and I love her singing
I was also wondering why and recently read that she sang the original in a very difficult tone (for her current voice) to sound more youthful (since the character is 21) so when she tries to reproduce that she has problems, specially live. She said she regrets that but I dont think she should. She overdid it to make the character better and more believeable (risking her image later) and I admire this passion for character making! That's what I always admired about her, she pours her heart into characters and go over technique, voice or w/e other things other singers find it so important to bring the emotions and characters to life. That's why she's unbeateable to me, even if she loses some belting for that!!!!
ps: I'd trade any "efforteless" and "perfect" performances for her emotional (yet flawed) ones any day, any time.
Jessia Medeiros Thank you for the explanation.
She hits every note and drowns out the brass section-such power
3:03 elphaba took over :') she will always be my favorite
Right?! She totally got into character :D
Her inner feeling is gorgeous. XD
I think it was more at 2:51 but either way I love it!
Samantha Corulla It's always fantastic to see an actor or actress bring back an old role and get totally lost in it. For the first part, you can tell she was a little uncomfortable with the pace and not having another actress there to trade lines with, but around 2:51, as Tess mentioned, she's back in her costume on stage as elphaba, and that's beautiful.
Fun fact: Idina likes to perform "Defying Gravity" because in her last full performance, they had a sub operating the elevator down to the orchestra pit in the almost-last scene and she pulled it too early, so she fell and was grabbing the stage so she wouldn't fall, but the impact broke one of her ribs. She didn't know it would be her last time performing Defying Gravity for Wicked, so she takes every opportunity to sing it when they offer to let her do so
Unicorn Films Actually, that was her last time performing on Broadway, as she later (2006) reprised her role as Elphaba on West End
She has such a great voice. Such strength and sweetness in it. And I love how she lives the song
I love this woman’s voice, it is so iconic and different. This song is outstanding, and her playing Elsa in frozen is absolutely outstanding
Okay, let's just take a minute to be amazed at her stage presence. She is honestly one of the most amazing performers ever. That's how you sing a song. You put your life and soul into it.
Her vocal technique leaves a lot to be desired though.
I seriously burst into tears every time I her you sing. Just stunning.
Must have been weird for her not to be lifted 15 feet into the air at the end.
And to be not painted green
+error2k2 and not making cow sounds
+robbyhoff What do you mean she doesn't do the show any more now so her voice won't be so damaged after doing this and many other songs 8 times a week
+Beth Pearson No, no, robbyhoff was making a Rent reference-definitely not taking a swipe at her voice!
+Elizabeth Barone Oops I didn't know that i have never seen rent before! Mistaes are made!
Idina please make it this album available again.
Ridiculous how much hate is one here. Idina is my queen, role model, and inspiration to keep going with life. If not for idina and Kristin and wicked. I would not be here right now. I wouldn't be able to sing. I suffer with bulimia and have don't for nearly 2 years now. My dream is to be in wicked. So I am getting help for my bulimia. Thank you idina
I loved the crazed look in her eye when she sings - it shows she really feels the music 😁💖
Over a decade of nailing every word. Class act. Legend.
Love it! She´s a beautiful, talented, amazing woman and artist and she has proven so in her most cherishable and admirable characters in this world. For me, Elphaba and Elsa are my favorite ones. Thank you. Infinite love and blessings always...
I think this is my favorite rendition of this song, ever.
***** Yah, but this is different from how she originally sang it in the show.
*****
Yes, what eliza wildes said!
Eliza Wildes That's because during the show, there is another person. It's just her singing here. Look it up.
Thanks for the info. but I already knew that hence the earlier comment.
Lea Salonga's version is a perfection but her voice is too angelic to portray a role of a witch. Idina's voice is exceptional and so powerful 😊😊 I admire them both 💕💕
Yup true! Lea's voice is not fit for Elphaba's character, but she indeed sang her version amazingly.
Ms. Lea Salonga sounds like a princess.
@@jencastillo5696 she was the singing voices of Princess Jasmine and Mulan
@Anna Mikaela Pingol agreed 😊 there voices are wonderful 😍
True idina has a good voice but sometimes I'm scared when she's going on thr high notes. Lea has a voice of angels and is not fit to sing Disney characters who portrays strong emotion, because of her princess voice. both are good and a blessing.
best version of her vocals. and that theatricality 🥰 goosebumps
Absolutely mind blowing and such an amazing song. Idina the orchestra truly nailed it. Gives me goosebumps everytime I listen to it.
오늘 위키드 영화봤는데 이디나님 나오셔서 너무 반가웠어요! Love you, Idina❤
I love the style she chose to sing it for this. It goes so awesome with the orchestral arrangement. It gives a more epic and different feel for it.
this is one of the best live perfomances I've ever watched, I love you Idina
🌷💜
OMG! Am I the only one who has seen her in LITERALLY EVERYTHING? Loved her in Wicked, Glee!, etc. You are amazing in everything Idina, keep up the outstanding work!
Rent! 💜💜
After singing "Everyone deserves a chance to FLY!" she was singing as Elphaba. The same gestures, the same eyes,... Incredible! I've listen this like 20 times but I've got emotional today. What a great moment ❤
Saw her sing this on Broadway. She still is the best.
I love her voice soo much. Its just so beautiful and her vocal range is so amazingly wide.
There are very few songs I can bring me to tears and this is one of them. Powerful, inspiring, and as beautiful as Edina. It makes you want to say "go get em!"
This song gives me chills every time I hear it. Wicked is my favourite theatre production, and this reminds me why.
Idina is still the best Elphaba for me... I've watched this video a hundred times and compared it to those Broadway actresses who sang defying gravity as well.
... Idina has it.... She was, is and will always be the best singer of this piece.. not because her voice is better than anyone else, but because her heart, her attitude, her soul, and her ...
embracing the character makes her stand out among everyone. Defying Gravity + Idina Menzel = The best
I love this orchestration, arrangement, and performance so much.
Thanks
She’s as much fun to watch as she is to listen to! The way she gets into it. Way to go, Ms Menzel! Thank you for your gift to us all.
Yesssss
wtf the audience is so chill where is the standing ovation
That's what I was thinking!
got goosebumps 3x listening to this entire video .. thisbis my 1st time to watch this video and she really is amazing 😀
they did a standing ovation.
Standing ovation was at the end of the video
Nizzle
I LOVE THIS WOMAN!
I likethis song its pretty :-)
Crystal Field is that you?!
of course its me who else could it be?!? I go to the same highschool!!!!
I should have known, you're the only person I know who loves what you love, but isn't afraid to show it
You got that right! plus I also like win club and rainbows and Horse land which is my favorite show Ever and I like cake and pie because everybody likes cake and pie !! :-)
It's like this song is made for Idina! No one would ever sing it this beautifully😍❤
Gidget dela Llana can sing it kinda better. try it out
rachel tucker is in my opinion far better. i haven't heard gidget though so i'll give her a chance!!
+Rocky Sinangote stop putting gidget on the same playing field as idina when she is a tony award winning singer and the other is a singer wanna be
Beau dermott sings it way better
You forgot the version of Lea Salonga which is way too better. 😁
I saw Wicked twice during the great time we had Idina in Broadway and my 8 year old by then still talking about this song and how the musical changed him completely.
I loved the musical of course but I do loved her so much.