This one might have turned me. I've liked the German version more than the English for years, but Idina was always my English Elphaba. But this might've changed my mind.
Well she was also doing it with a full symphony orchestra that was playing a bit slower than it typically is on stage .... also in the stage production the person playing Elphaba dictates the final impact of the song. The pit conductor watches for when she thrusts the broom into the air and the conductor will give the final impact of the song at that time to the orchestra. Also the person in charge of the light board does a full blackout of every light in the house from stage lights to pit orchestra music stand lamps.
Willemijn is the only one that can sing this song the way it’s meant to be sung. I had the pleasure to watch her in the musical when I was very young and it will stay with me forever. She is insaaaane
Her vocals are flawless! Her "Bring me down" gives me chills! She's an artist who doesn't need to scream to hit those high notes, it just floats out of her mouth....ugh, she is a goddess!
I hoped so too but we have Cynthia Erivo singing and from what I have seen she doesn't look the part at all. Come on, Elphaba is supposed to become more attractive as the story develops but Erivo doesn't work. And before you start, my partner is black!
Bloody hell. You just can't beat this...that was absolute PERFECTION!!! One of the very best singers I've ever heard. Definitely getting tickets to see her perform next month!
No way. I love Rachel, see her live and she was great. But she does struggle with those notes, you can hear it's a lot harder for her to do. Willemijn Verkaik can pull it off cleaner and more consistently, than anyone else that I've heard.
From the videos I've seen of her, and the one you sent, it doesn't sound100% comfortable for her in Defying Gravity. Also there are a lot of great riffs out there from Elphaba's, but it gets soooooo over done. The power in Willemijn's voice is unquestionably good. Her voice bigger and more epic, that's what people love about her. Composer's writer great melodies for these shows and when people riff the shit out of them, a lot of the time they ruin it! We all have our own tastes, but to try and fault this video and performance from Willemijn is ridiculous. It's a masterclass.
No actually I did look at all of them and too be honest Alice did sounds amazing. I'll check out more of her. But to me, this is still the best performance of it.
Sarah Louise because they asked her for the 10th anniversary in London and then she had to stop because of backproblems. She came back, but after a few months she had to rehearse for another musical she’s currently playing. And by the way, that has nothing to do with her amazing vocals.
After being obsessed with Wicked for two years before I actually got to see it, watching Willemijn sing in Wicked live in London is easily up there with one of the best moments of my whole life. Just before she started to fly, I began crying uncontrollably and was sobbing so hard by the end that I thought I wouldn't have any tears left. Trying to explain to my sister why it was so emotional, I told her it was like watching a major historical eventtake place knowing exactly what will happen and how amazing it will be.
I know everybody is complimenting on Willemijn being a musical godess, but thats obvious to me. What I’d like to point out is that I’m overwhelmed hearing that song with an actual, huge, ingcredible live orchestra! This is how the song is supposed to sound, not like they‘re doing it here in Austria and Germany. I watched Wicked once in germany with only 6( or 8?) people playing in the band, nope, it wasn‘t in a small school theatre but in a theatre runned by one of the biggest companies in Europe who sell their tickets for 150€ or more. I don‘t want to give you further details in what that sounded like, all I want to say is that it‘s just so sad that the first people suffering from money cuts are always the musicians even though they play a major part in creating this whole atmosphere, volume and power to every song who gets interpreted by an artist.
Dude, how you expecting to fit a 60 piece symphony orchestra in an pit in a theatre? This is a specific arrangement for an orchestra of this size, don’t deep it so much.
@@kieran96johnson I‘m not expecting a 60 piece symphony orchestra in the theatres. But still more than 6 people with synthesizers instead of strings. Especially in big houses.
@@kieran96johnson Well. That‘s nice. Usually in Germany and Austria there are between 10 and 35 musicians in an orchestra. The production of Wicked had as I said, between 6-9.
Suzycat1000 Every performance is so flawless it’s like she looks out and says to the crowd: “This is what you came to hear isn’t it...I got you fam.” 🤣🤣🤣🖤🖤🖤💚💚💚
I knew the Wicked cast recording backwards and forwards before I saw the show and was worried I wouldn’t like Elphaba. Well she was Elphaba and OH MY GOD!! Blew me away!! I consider myself very lucky to have seen her as Elphaba on Broadway!
She needs David Foster to represent her. She is wayyyyyyy too amazing. I just discovered her on here. I am thinking OMGGGGG she is amazing. Just a good a Celine!!!! She needs to get to Vegas.
Happily I wasn't in that room. I would have broken my two hands clapping ToT Willemijn really is among the most talented singers I've ever heard, whatever her golden vocal cors touch instantly becomes a masterpiece
It is so sad to me that Shoshanna Bean was not cast as elphaba in the movie. She understudied for Idina Menzel and I git to perform with her in Dallas for a couple weeks shortly after I got my bachelors degree. She was mind blowing and deserves to be a huge star.
I'm performing this for my school's annual 'On Broadway' show, where each student chooses a piece from a Broadway musical to showcase their talent and skill, and the way she makes it sound so effortless is so impressive. This is such a difficult piece, but you'd never know listening to her. There's not a single hint of fear, raspiness(is that a word?), strain, or any insecurity. Mama Idina will always have a place in my heart, but really Willemjin is my favorite Elphaba.
No other Elphaba can beat this Godly performance. And as much as I like Idina Menzel's Defying Gravity barefoot at the symphony, this performance of Willemijn is vocally and instrumentally rich. The real UNDERRATED.
De dag dat ik dit fragment op tv zag, woonde ik net 1 dag op mezelf. Ik ben al jaren lang een fan van Wicked en kende dit lied al langer. Maar op dat moment kwam dit lied echt binnen. Het gaf mij het gevoel dat ik onoverwinnelijk was en dat ik alles aan kon. Dat is wat dit lied met je doet, dat is wat Wicked met je doet, dat is wat Musical met je doet dat Is wat Willemijn met je doet.
Will always be my favourite - Particularly in No Good Deed and As Long As You're Mine when she really gets to show off her gorgeous, rich low register. I know everyone likes to talk about the high stuff but with Willemijn it's all about the insane support and power she has in the lows. I was blown away when I got to see her in London.
¡No hay nadie que se acerque a esta versión! Es perfecta vocal e interpretativamente. De verdad hay versiones bastante buenas de otras cantantes, pero esta versión es perfecta.
Powerful performance! The notes are spot on and the tone is crisp. She doesn't have to yell her high notes because she has a lot of control and uses it to perfection.
This woman...such an icon and such an inspiration 💚 I can't watch this version without some happy tears 🙈 just wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow 💚💚💚💚💚
Idina is the first Elphaba and did a treme dous job. This phenomenon right here is majestic! What a tremendous artist. She is one of my favorites. It's so hard to choose a favorite because there are so many wonderfully gifted actresses. She truly is one of my favorites!!
I had the chance to see her live last month #WickedUK and I must say that I've never been so amazed during any kind of live show in my life. It was a top level singing perfomance !
It's been LONG TIME, since a performance of THIS song brought tears to my eyes and gave me goosebumps at the same time. Not since my old friend Patti Murin sang it in my home recording studio in 2004! You are a GIFT to music! xoxo
Can we take a moment to appreciate a few things. 1) she is singing this in a language that is not her native language 2) her timing and intonation are mesmerising 3) she performs this, she doesn’t just sing it 4) she feels every word, every emotion 5) the light and shade is exemplary 6) it gives me goosebumps every time I hear it She is simply amazing ❤
Oh my god, this is stunning. I adore Idina and her original will always be my go to, but this is absolutely gorgeous in execution. She deserves so much more praise and recognition than what she's getting
I love love love this song, but now the movie is out I MUST insist, there is only one Elphaba. Fun song, whenever I hear it, but only Willemijn makes me all choked up and gives me goose bumps
Ich liebe diesen Auftritt von ihr mit diesem super Orchester. Ich freue mich sie endlich demnächst live in der Premiere von " Ghost" in Berlin zu sehen. Grossartige Künstlerin!
Exactly!! Perfect appearance for a witch. She's redhead and has blue eyes - Which is pretty rare. Back then, redheads were in fact considered witches. She fits with splendor the role.
She's brilliant and she sings this difficult song so effortlessly. I've never been too crazy about Idina, as I often felt the song didn't match her vocals and it often sounds like she's forcing it. This is how it should be! Bravo!!
Idina, trajo a la vida a "Elphaba", creó el bosquejo de ella, y desarrolla un personaje muy emocional. Pero de todas las "Actrices/ Cantantes" que visto y escuchado en videos y de la única vez que he visto el musical. Considero que Willemjin es la mejor voz que ha cantado a "Elphaba", vocalmente tiene todo lo que necesita este personaje, potencia, limpieza, peso, color, forma, permanencia y frecuencia en notas. La Elphaba (Danna Paola) de Wicked México, matizó y personalizó su versión de "Defying Gravity", con riffs y nota de cabeza, muy bien colocadas, les recomiendo mucho esa versión.
Idina, brought to life "Elphaba", created the sketch of it, and develops a very emotional character. But of all the "Actresses / Singers" I watched and heard in videos and the only time I've seen the musical. I consider that Willemjin is the best voice that has sung to "Elphaba", vocally it has everything that this person needs, power, cleaning, weight, color, form, permanence and frequency in notes. The Elphaba (Danna Paola) of Wicked Mexico, qualified and personalized their version of "Defying Gravity", with riffs and head notes, very well placed, I highly recommend that version
De Hecho Stephanie J. Block creo el personaje y trabajó con el por más de 3 años. Los productores necesitaban una estrella para elphaba ya que no querían que todo el peso de la promoción cayera sobre glinda(chenoweth) así que contrataron a Idina(quien yo adoro también) poco antes del estreno mundial en san francisco calirfonia. Stephanie iba a quedarse como la suplente cuando renunció para hacer the boy from oz. Los productores luego contrataron a stephanie, quien sería la primera Elphaba en el tour, y hace exactamente 10 años haría su estreno como elphaba en broadway tirando la casa por la ventana. No critico tu comentario, solo agrego el mio que está más que bien documentado en videos, entrevistas, artículos etc... btw Idina y Stephanie son amigas y han hablado también al respecto!
Something has changed within me. Something is not the same, I'm though with playing by the rules of Someone else's games. Too late for second guessing Too late to go back to sleep It's time to trust my instincts Close my eyes and leap It's time to try defying gravity I think I'll try defying gravity And you can't pull me down I'm through accepting limits Cause someone says they're so Some things I cannot change but 'till I Try I'll never know Too long I've been afraid of Losing love I guess I've lost Well if that's love it comes Too much too high a cost I'd sooner buy defying gravity Kiss me goodbye I'm defying gravity And you won't bring me down Unlimited... My future is unlimited And I just had a vision almost Like a prophecy I know it sounds truly crazy And true the vision's hazy But I swear someday I'll be Up in the sky Defying Gravity Kiss me goodbye I'm Defying Gravity And you can't pull me down So if you care to find me Look to the western sky As someone told me lately Everyone deserves the chance to Fly! And if I'm flying solo At least I'm Flying free To those who ground me Take a message back from me Tell them how I'm Defying Gravity I'm flying high defying Gravity And soon Ill match them in renown And nobody in all of Oz No wizard that there is Or was Is ever gonna bring Meeee Dowwn Ohhh
I know everyone loves Idina, but Willemijn will always be my favorite
S J I do also prefer her :) she always gives me chills
This one might have turned me. I've liked the German version more than the English for years, but Idina was always my English Elphaba. But this might've changed my mind.
Same. Idina is a close 2nd but sorry Willemijn has really made this role her own in many countries and languages.
Stand Ready in one version however at the oliver awards in 2014 she kicked indinas ass! i love indina but this gal got some pipes bitch!!!!
Well she was also doing it with a full symphony orchestra that was playing a bit slower than it typically is on stage .... also in the stage production the person playing Elphaba dictates the final impact of the song. The pit conductor watches for when she thrusts the broom into the air and the conductor will give the final impact of the song at that time to the orchestra. Also the person in charge of the light board does a full blackout of every light in the house from stage lights to pit orchestra music stand lamps.
Willemijn is the only one that can sing this song the way it’s meant to be sung. I had the pleasure to watch her in the musical when I was very young and it will stay with me forever. She is insaaaane
Wait till you see Cynthia in the movie!!!
The girl at the front shaking her head in awe at 4:05 is literally all of us omg.
That's my favorite part of this whole video. Because that girl can probably sing her ass off too.
"You're doing great, sweetie"
did you have to point that out? lol. NOw u got me looking at her
For real 😂
I noticed her too. It's so heartwarming. Watching the master at work 😁
Her vocals are flawless! Her "Bring me down" gives me chills! She's an artist who doesn't need to scream to hit those high notes, it just floats out of her mouth....ugh, she is a goddess!
But she IS screaming. Screaming is talking way too loud. But she knows HOW to scream correctly ;)
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@@miguelangelgtz5725 speak english son of a bitch
@@braziliansimon2737 did you understand? bitch your mother.
@@braziliansimon2737 🤢 iug! ugly man. 🤮
She is the mother of musical voices... I had the luck the see and listen to her in London. God bless u willemijn verkaik!
She also does Elsa in German and Dutch versions of Frozen
In german shes just singing :( thats why i will watch the Dutch version of frozen 2 on blueray
Yesss
Also the Dutch Erika in barbie princess and the pauper
Trust me we know
Krystal Morrison Whoa! Really!?
The orchestration in this is EPIC! This is the kind of full and rich orchestration and arrangement I'd love to see in the film!
I hoped so too but we have Cynthia Erivo singing and from what I have seen she doesn't look the part at all. Come on, Elphaba is supposed to become more attractive as the story develops but Erivo doesn't work. And before you start, my partner is black!
Those high Fs are squuueeeaaaky frigging clean. How can she still ping them so well after all these years?? Masterclass.
IMournTheWicked055 mixed belting.
Good technique, no yelling your voice into destruction *cough*Idina*cough*
Menzel asks herself the very same question.
Bloody hell. You just can't beat this...that was absolute PERFECTION!!! One of the very best singers I've ever heard. Definitely getting tickets to see her perform next month!
No way. I love Rachel, see her live and she was great. But she does struggle with those notes, you can hear it's a lot harder for her to do. Willemijn Verkaik can pull it off cleaner and more consistently, than anyone else that I've heard.
From the videos I've seen of her, and the one you sent, it doesn't sound100% comfortable for her in Defying Gravity. Also there are a lot of great riffs out there from Elphaba's, but it gets soooooo over done. The power in Willemijn's voice is unquestionably good. Her voice bigger and more epic, that's what people love about her. Composer's writer great melodies for these shows and when people riff the shit out of them, a lot of the time they ruin it! We all have our own tastes, but to try and fault this video and performance from Willemijn is ridiculous. It's a masterclass.
No actually I did look at all of them and too be honest Alice did sounds amazing. I'll check out more of her. But to me, this is still the best performance of it.
nobody blew Willemijn away, just accept the fact that Willemijn was voted as world wide best Elphaba for a reason
Sarah Louise because they asked her for the 10th anniversary in London and then she had to stop because of backproblems. She came back, but after a few months she had to rehearse for another musical she’s currently playing. And by the way, that has nothing to do with her amazing vocals.
how she whispered "and no body in all of OZ" gave me chills. it's like Miranda Pristley singing Defying Gravity
After being obsessed with Wicked for two years before I actually got to see it, watching Willemijn sing in Wicked live in London is easily up there with one of the best moments of my whole life. Just before she started to fly, I began crying uncontrollably and was sobbing so hard by the end that I thought I wouldn't have any tears left. Trying to explain to my sister why it was so emotional, I told her it was like watching a major historical eventtake place knowing exactly what will happen and how amazing it will be.
Willemijn is completely sensational! But can we also take a moment to appreciate the orchestration??? 🥹
My favorite Elphaba ever! Just saw her last month in London againnnn!
Jonathan Arrowood I'm jealous!!
I know everybody is complimenting on Willemijn being a musical godess, but thats obvious to me. What I’d like to point out is that I’m overwhelmed hearing that song with an actual, huge, ingcredible live orchestra! This is how the song is supposed to sound, not like they‘re doing it here in Austria and Germany. I watched Wicked once in germany with only 6( or 8?) people playing in the band, nope, it wasn‘t in a small school theatre but in a theatre runned by one of the biggest companies in Europe who sell their tickets for 150€ or more. I don‘t want to give you further details in what that sounded like, all I want to say is that it‘s just so sad that the first people suffering from money cuts are always the musicians even though they play a major part in creating this whole atmosphere, volume and power to every song who gets interpreted by an artist.
Dude, how you expecting to fit a 60 piece symphony orchestra in an pit in a theatre? This is a specific arrangement for an orchestra of this size, don’t deep it so much.
@@kieran96johnson I‘m not expecting a 60 piece symphony orchestra in the theatres. But still more than 6 people with synthesizers instead of strings. Especially in big houses.
@@TheGalWithTheBlueCat the Broadway production of wicked has an orchestra in excess of 20 people...
@@kieran96johnson Well. That‘s nice. Usually in Germany and Austria there are between 10 and 35 musicians in an orchestra. The production of Wicked had as I said, between 6-9.
love this version, the orchestra sound so lovely
Her face at 5.07 just says 'Yeah nailed it again didn't I?'
Suzycat1000
Every performance is so flawless it’s like she looks out and says to the crowd:
“This is what you came to hear isn’t it...I got you fam.”
🤣🤣🤣🖤🖤🖤💚💚💚
"That's right, you got what you damn paid for!"
Simply blows everyone else out of the game. Beautiful!
That conductor doing the right thing and following her to finish the song. That orchestra was pure insanity. 🔥
I knew the Wicked cast recording backwards and forwards before I saw the show and was worried I wouldn’t like Elphaba. Well she was Elphaba and OH MY GOD!! Blew me away!! I consider myself very lucky to have seen her as Elphaba on Broadway!
I'm shaking my head since 5 minutes because I can't believe how good she is 😂😍
She needs David Foster to represent her. She is wayyyyyyy too amazing. I just discovered her on here. I am thinking OMGGGGG she is amazing. Just a good a Celine!!!! She needs to get to Vegas.
@@davesmith1803 I thought the same thing!!! The richness and resonance of their voices.. not to mention the consistency as well...
I'm sitting here, applauding in front of my computer screen. I love love love Willemijn. She's my favorite Elphaba.
Happily I wasn't in that room. I would have broken my two hands clapping ToT
Willemijn really is among the most talented singers I've ever heard, whatever her golden vocal cors touch instantly becomes a masterpiece
Idina was my favorite Elphaba untill i heard Willemijn sing. She is wonderfull.
Willemijn.... BEST Elphaba ever ♥
I saw her on Broadway... blew my mind.
It is so sad to me that Shoshanna Bean was not cast as elphaba in the movie. She understudied for Idina Menzel and I git to perform with her in Dallas for a couple weeks shortly after I got my bachelors degree. She was mind blowing and deserves to be a huge star.
I'm performing this for my school's annual 'On Broadway' show, where each student chooses a piece from a Broadway musical to showcase their talent and skill, and the way she makes it sound so effortless is so impressive. This is such a difficult piece, but you'd never know listening to her. There's not a single hint of fear, raspiness(is that a word?), strain, or any insecurity. Mama Idina will always have a place in my heart, but really Willemjin is my favorite Elphaba.
No other Elphaba can beat this Godly performance.
And as much as I like Idina Menzel's Defying Gravity barefoot at the symphony, this performance of Willemijn is vocally and instrumentally rich. The real UNDERRATED.
Wellemijn will forever be in my heart for her role. She brought so much POWER to this song. Just chills
She is perfect but I gotta say that the orchestra is awesome too 👏🏻
that’s what I was thinking!
she can voice a warrior princess on disney !
pol kim she actually voiced The Dutch and German Elsa
Bijan so she is tied with idina, isn’t she
This is timeless, I love her 😭
De dag dat ik dit fragment op tv zag, woonde ik net 1 dag op mezelf. Ik ben al jaren lang een fan van Wicked en kende dit lied al langer. Maar op dat moment kwam dit lied echt binnen. Het gaf mij het gevoel dat ik onoverwinnelijk was en dat ik alles aan kon. Dat is wat dit lied met je doet, dat is wat Wicked met je doet, dat is wat Musical met je doet dat Is wat Willemijn met je doet.
Watching the chorus watching Willemijin with total awe and admiration is amazing.
everyone deserves a chance to FLY!! my fav part!
Ikr omg beautiful
When she sand "FLY!" My heart literally defied gravity!!! Yes, girl!!!
Will always be my favourite - Particularly in No Good Deed and As Long As You're Mine when she really gets to show off her gorgeous, rich low register. I know everyone likes to talk about the high stuff but with Willemijn it's all about the insane support and power she has in the lows. I was blown away when I got to see her in London.
¡No hay nadie que se acerque a esta versión! Es perfecta vocal e interpretativamente. De verdad hay versiones bastante buenas de otras cantantes, pero esta versión es perfecta.
Good gravy! She's fantastic! Yeah..Idina's cool and all, but her voice is VERY hit or miss for me. This is the best version I've ever heard. Easily.
I am crying everytime i am listening to this.
Because it is perfection!
Powerful performance! The notes are spot on and the tone is crisp. She doesn't have to yell her high notes because she has a lot of control and uses it to perfection.
She sounded beautiful just beautiful ❤😊
This woman...such an icon and such an inspiration 💚 I can't watch this version without some happy tears 🙈 just wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow 💚💚💚💚💚
Idina is always struggeling to catch the high notes. Willemijn is just flawless, pouring it out effortlessly.!
Wow!!!!!! Those final notes were everything and more! I have always been an Idina fan but I am now a fan of hers also.. That was a great performance!
OMG! It's all so beautiful
Claudia Bronte IO
This is why she’s my favourite Elphaba for the eternity! 💚 Beyond words to express the feelings I have when I listen her beautiful voice! 💚
Idina is the first Elphaba and did a treme dous job. This phenomenon right here is majestic! What a tremendous artist. She is one of my favorites. It's so hard to choose a favorite because there are so many wonderfully gifted actresses. She truly is one of my favorites!!
I had the chance to see her live last month #WickedUK and I must say that I've never been so amazed during any kind of live show in my life. It was a top level singing perfomance !
Omg she is so beautiful!! This might be my favorite rendition ever! 😍
It's been LONG TIME, since a performance of THIS song brought tears to my eyes and gave me goosebumps at the same time. Not since my old friend Patti Murin sang it in my home recording studio in 2004! You are a GIFT to music! xoxo
The best Elphaba for a reason. Willemijn is an absolute incredible singer with an amazing range. ❤
This. This is the greatest performance of this song. EVER.
Jacob Zelmore watch her Last defiying Gravity the riffs are amazing
agree
Can we take a moment to appreciate a few things.
1) she is singing this in a language that is not her native language
2) her timing and intonation are mesmerising
3) she performs this, she doesn’t just sing it
4) she feels every word, every emotion
5) the light and shade is exemplary
6) it gives me goosebumps every time I hear it
She is simply amazing ❤
Oh my god, this is stunning. I adore Idina and her original will always be my go to, but this is absolutely gorgeous in execution. She deserves so much more praise and recognition than what she's getting
I love love love this song, but now the movie is out I MUST insist, there is only one Elphaba. Fun song, whenever I hear it, but only Willemijn makes me all choked up and gives me goose bumps
She looks like a Queen to me, dropping her crown and come to stage to sing an iconic song.❤
Outstanding performance! She is the best!!
Totally perfection!!!! Wow!!!! What an inspiration! You are amazing!
I cried, again. I love her so so much. Her voice could touch people's heart.
she has the best version, no one can top that.
You should hear her sing it in German, English and Danish in the same song. Indina can't do that.
You were my first elphaba and that’s why I am obsessed with wicked you Are elphaba simply amazing 😉
Wow I’m blown away, my high tenor is obsessed with her voice! Applaus to her incredible vocals.
I had the joy hearing and seeing her performence in wicked live. It was realy great, and the song live... i have no words for describing that!
Vocally, Willemijn is the greatest to ever sung this song no doubt
Her voice is perfection! Stunning! 💕
This really is pure perfection, the more I listen to it
I hardly hear her take a breath, I'm astounded,
FANTASTIC!
Idina is incredibly talented but Willemijn is not only a powerhouse but can also sing in different languages.
This is it. I've died and gone to heaven. This is it.
OMG she hit ALL those notes! I’m in awe
I'm spreechless, such a powerful and beautiful voice, definitely should be famous worldwide
Chills from beginning to end. Amazing... truly amazing...
Ich liebe diesen Auftritt von ihr mit diesem super Orchester. Ich freue mich sie endlich demnächst live in der Premiere von " Ghost" in Berlin zu sehen. Grossartige Künstlerin!
After 5 years still one of my favorite versions of defying gravity!
She has beautiful eyes on top of a beautiful voice 🤩
Best ever performance of this great song, written by Stephen Schwartz, by Willemijn Verkaik and a great full orchestra!
She is my elphaba when I saw her and I’m so glad as she is defo the best
What a performance, Stunned by this at her west end performance
Perfect voice and a perfect witch face...
Exactly!! Perfect appearance for a witch. She's redhead and has blue eyes - Which is pretty rare. Back then, redheads were in fact considered witches. She fits with splendor the role.
Best Defying Gravity ever😍
Absolutely beautiful! I love her so much!
I saw her on Friday and she's so perfect I want to cry her singing is so awesome 😭❤️
She's brilliant and she sings this difficult song so effortlessly. I've never been too crazy about Idina, as I often felt the song didn't match her vocals and it often sounds like she's forcing it. This is how it should be! Bravo!!
if only there was more original work on broadway. I would love to see her in a piece. she is incredible
this version made me cry A LOT! Wow!!!
she always gives me the chills......amazing! Glad I could see her live!
Miss hearing this 6 nights a week side stage. Impeccable voice from a wonderful person. Hope you’re well! ❤
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I love Lea Salonga
and Idina Menzel,
but I love this version of this roller coaster of a song by Willemijn Verkaik. Bravo!!!
Best performance EVER!
wow what a voice really looks like true angel I love her vice and attitude
Just her presents in the room is epic. Every gesture every tone, perfect my willyyyy❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
3:08 - 3:15 her face is really cute . Im done . Amazing voice
Wonderful singer and actress!
아.. 이언니 ㄹㅇ 짱이야... 넘 좋다 또 들어도 좋다.
Wow. She made that look so easy! No huffing to catch her breath at the end.
omg i’ve never heard that powerful and such a perfect defining gravity😧
I have seen and heard many versions but have to admit this is by far the best.
Idina, trajo a la vida a "Elphaba", creó el bosquejo de ella, y desarrolla un personaje muy emocional. Pero de todas las "Actrices/ Cantantes" que visto y escuchado en videos y de la única vez que he visto el musical. Considero que Willemjin es la mejor voz que ha cantado a "Elphaba", vocalmente tiene todo lo que necesita este personaje, potencia, limpieza, peso, color, forma, permanencia y frecuencia en notas. La Elphaba (Danna Paola) de Wicked México, matizó y personalizó su versión de "Defying Gravity", con riffs y nota de cabeza, muy bien colocadas, les recomiendo mucho esa versión.
Idina, brought to life "Elphaba", created the sketch of it, and develops a very emotional character. But of all the "Actresses / Singers" I watched and heard in videos and the only time I've seen the musical. I
consider that Willemjin is the best voice that has sung to "Elphaba",
vocally it has everything that this person needs, power, cleaning,
weight, color, form, permanence and frequency in notes. The
Elphaba (Danna Paola) of Wicked Mexico, qualified and personalized
their version of "Defying Gravity", with riffs and head notes, very well
placed, I highly recommend that version
¡Gracias por la traducción!.
De Hecho Stephanie J. Block creo el personaje y trabajó con el por más de 3 años. Los productores necesitaban una estrella para elphaba ya que no querían que todo el peso de la promoción cayera sobre glinda(chenoweth) así que contrataron a Idina(quien yo adoro también) poco antes del estreno mundial en san francisco calirfonia. Stephanie iba a quedarse como la suplente cuando renunció para hacer the boy from oz. Los productores luego contrataron a stephanie, quien sería la primera Elphaba en el tour, y hace exactamente 10 años haría su estreno como elphaba en broadway tirando la casa por la ventana. No critico tu comentario, solo agrego el mio que está más que bien documentado en videos, entrevistas, artículos etc... btw Idina y Stephanie son amigas y han hablado también al respecto!
Hope she does a CD of English songs! She is amazing!
Something has changed within me.
Something is not the same,
I'm though with playing by the rules of
Someone else's games.
Too late for second guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and leap
It's time to try defying gravity
I think I'll try defying gravity
And you can't pull me down
I'm through accepting limits
Cause someone says they're so
Some things I cannot change but 'till
I Try I'll never know
Too long I've been afraid of
Losing love I guess I've lost
Well if that's love it comes
Too much too high a cost
I'd sooner buy defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye I'm defying gravity
And you won't bring me down
Unlimited...
My future is
unlimited
And I just had a vision almost
Like a prophecy
I know it sounds truly crazy
And true the vision's hazy
But I swear someday
I'll be
Up in the sky Defying Gravity
Kiss me goodbye I'm Defying Gravity
And you can't pull me down
So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky
As someone told me lately
Everyone deserves the chance to
Fly!
And if I'm flying solo At least I'm
Flying free
To those who ground me
Take a message back from me
Tell them how I'm
Defying Gravity
I'm flying high defying Gravity
And soon Ill match them in renown
And nobody in all of Oz
No wizard that there is
Or was
Is ever gonna bring
Meeee
Dowwn
Ohhh
Ok she's my favorite loooove her voice
the orchestra was phenomenal!!!!