I am ageing middle-aged man who rarely buys a ticket to see a band/artiste. I go to every one of Kerry's gigs because she has such a unique voice. One minute she's belting out a rock song, then next she's singing a beautiful ballad that requires softness and control. Wonderful artiste.
The penultimate song from my favorite musical of all time in the hands of my favorite guitarist of all time, and with unparalleled vocals courtesy of one Kerry Ellis, an amazing Elphaba herself? Well, to say that I'm blown away right now would definitely be an understatement...
Magic combination Kerry, Young Taylor, and Brian May, wow still blows me away in this amazing performance. What a performance! 1 word respect! It all came down in 1 performance, what a powerhouse!
OMG!!! She sounds exactly as in the recording. That alone makes her a wonderful artist. When people in youtube say all singers are auto-tuned garbage, all I can tell them is...well, you tend to have those opinions when your taste of music is so poor that you only have about 5 singers on your PC, 3 of them being Nicky Minaj, Rihanna and Katy Perry.
I love the original version.. and I think this version is also awesome. The original version is a powerful and moving version laced with lots of emotion. and this one added some spunk and grand rock and roll spin to it! I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT!
Brian May the legend and Kerry Ellis also a legend together performing one of the best songs from a musical i've heard is just freaking amazing! Kerry has such a powerful voice. She was amazing in Wicked and in We Will Rock You!
garavity!!!!!v i love this song, the arrangement. and the fact that the orchestra guitarist gets to show off at the end ( 3:59 ) if you listen carefully
She's not a pop barbie. She is definitely NOT corporate made garbage. She is called the First Lady of the West End and for a reason. She has had the most amazing rolls, all because of the work SHE has done and how SHE trained her own ass off to be this amazing. Not to mention the amazing talent she was just born with. She went her own way and today she is famous for that. Know the person you are criticising, pleas.
strange that i stumble over this so late.And even though Brian May is just part of the group his style and sound punches through the mix that you even without looking can say.....yeah...thats brian may and his red special.....the first 20 seconds and the end of the song could as well be some snippet from a queen song...
trust kerry's voice for itself, and trust the entire universe's opinion on queen :D i'm going to see wicked for the third time on thursday in charlotte, and my girlfriend and her daughter will be seeing it for the first time. saying i can't wait is such a ridiculous understatement that i won't even try to compare it to anything.
this version translates much better to video, like pretty much any song with transcendent guitars and excellent band arrangement. kerry has an insanely good voice and incredible stage presence, and brian may was in queen and that's all that needs to be said about his ability to deliver showmanship. in contrast, i've never really seen a mind-blowing video of DG on stage. but seeing it live, in context, fills you with more emotion and elation than any video ever can.
Anyone saying Kerry is crap is mad. She was never a 'pop princess' she's been in musicals....therefore is a really decent singer. They sound fantastic together
This video makes me so mad because i can't see her live!!!! She never comes to the U.S. and it's driving me crazy!!!! I already saw Idina live! Now I want to see Kerry, Brian, and Roger live. Like seriously, I just love them sooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Wishphoenix1 shes showing off her voice the power and uniqueness shows it off . brian may knows what he is doing with this girl and she could sing it with more feeling but tbh the rockyness kinda makes it bouncy and fun . so she is defying gravity
I remember at the time thinking that I felt so sorry for every girl that has to go up on stage and have to sing that song after this performance has been released to the world. How can anyone ever follow that?
Wicked+Queen=Total Badass!!!!!❤❤❤
2:23 - 2:39 is probably some of the best live female vocals I've ever heard in my life. Absolutely sensational blend of power and pitching!
I am ageing middle-aged man who rarely buys a ticket to see a band/artiste. I go to every one of Kerry's gigs because she has such a unique voice. One minute she's belting out a rock song, then next she's singing a beautiful ballad that requires softness and control. Wonderful artiste.
I really like this arrangement. The fact that the legendary Brian May is playing on it helps a lot as well.
This version will never ever be topped and no one should even try! The artistic respect between Kerry and Brian brings a tear to the eye.
woah!!! never expected to see Brian play this song!!!
WHAT A TREAT!!!!!!
The penultimate song from my favorite musical of all time in the hands of my favorite guitarist of all time, and with unparalleled vocals courtesy of one Kerry Ellis, an amazing Elphaba herself? Well, to say that I'm blown away right now would definitely be an understatement...
@Clint Craig Really? Then if it makes you happy, remove the 'pin'.
Miss Ellis you have such wonderful voice An with Queen total Success !
To take this song and do this kind of arrangement with it is AMAZING musical work. I prefer this arrangement to the one in the show.
This rendition is certainly unique. While some may not care for it, no one can deny the fact that THIS is singing. She is incredible.
How is this not getting more views! Before 2024 goes over!
Magic combination Kerry, Young Taylor, and Brian May, wow still blows me away in this amazing performance. What a performance! 1 word respect! It all came down in 1 performance, what a powerhouse!
Oh my god, that's an amazing version of the Defying - Rock Version ♥ totally stunning!
This is the most exhilarating thing that ever happened. Kerry Ellis is supernatural
Her hair is almost as big as her voice. She's so beautiful!
Saw Kerry in Wicked yesterday for the first time - wow, that girl can sing. New album out in a couple of weeks too!!
I AM SOBBING THIS IS BEAUTIFUL
I love her voice almost as much as I love the sound of Brian May's guitar! So good!
OMG!!! She sounds exactly as in the recording. That alone makes her a wonderful artist. When people in youtube say all singers are auto-tuned garbage, all I can tell them is...well, you tend to have those opinions when your taste of music is so poor that you only have about 5 singers on your PC, 3 of them being Nicky Minaj, Rihanna and Katy Perry.
I’ve just had this on repeat and can’t stop listening to it. Inspirational
I love the original version.. and I think this version is also awesome.
The original version is a powerful and moving version laced with lots of emotion. and this one added some spunk and grand rock and roll spin to it!
I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT!
Brian May the legend and Kerry Ellis also a legend together performing one of the best songs from a musical i've heard is just freaking amazing!
Kerry has such a powerful voice. She was amazing in Wicked and in We Will Rock You!
WOW - what a voice 😲 ... absolutely phenomenal. 🥰
Rock arrangement of Defying Gravity...LOVE IT!!
i love this and love how Rogers son is on drums :) KERRY AND BRIAN YOUR ROCK :D
Love this version more than her stage version then again may is s genius anyway and with kerry ellis as a partner perfection
Kerry Ellis is such a great singer! Love, love, love her voice!!
Ohhh my, ..... she sings damn good!! I get chills all the time, when I hear this!!!!!! :)))
SHE IS MY QUEEN!
If only Freddie were alive today, he could’ve nailed a cover of this song!
Am I the only one who sees deep humility in Doc's eyes? I mean, he's great. And so right for choosing to work with Kerry. I love them, so much.
i'm dancing to this version of defying gravity for drama and the dance is looking amazing.
Fantastic singer teams up with the God of Guitar. What's not to like?
Ok Kerry... GEEEZ... Blew me away with how amazing this was!
En los directos se nota quiénes son los auténticos artistas. Brian May sigue siendo un máquina a la guitarra y Kerry Ellis es un prodigio.
i agree!!!!!! One of the best musical singers in the world!
This is a fantastic song.
I hope that with posting this song we'll now get other Brian May solo material as well as Roger's and dear Freddie's
DONT ever die Kerry. We need your voice. and attractiveness :)
The 74 people who disliked this are idiots. THIS SONG IS AMAZING!
garavity!!!!!v i love this song, the arrangement. and the fact that the orchestra guitarist gets to show off at the end ( 3:59 ) if you listen carefully
She's not a pop barbie. She is definitely NOT corporate made garbage. She is called the First Lady of the West End and for a reason. She has had the most amazing rolls, all because of the work SHE has done and how SHE trained her own ass off to be this amazing. Not to mention the amazing talent she was just born with. She went her own way and today she is famous for that. Know the person you are criticising, pleas.
strange that i stumble over this so late.And even though Brian May is just part of the group his style and sound punches through the mix that you even without looking can say.....yeah...thats brian may and his red special.....the first 20 seconds and the end of the song could as well be some snippet from a queen song...
I'm a rock fan and this is on my playlist. Do not regret.
God save Dr. May - ... and Kerry Ellis!
Amazing how naturally that was pulled off! I'm a sucker for cross-over performances.. but often they don't work. This one does 110%
amazing!!! her voice is so good!!
Kerry, never grow old, please.
luv this rock version ^^
trust kerry's voice for itself, and trust the entire universe's opinion on queen :D i'm going to see wicked for the third time on thursday in charlotte, and my girlfriend and her daughter will be seeing it for the first time. saying i can't wait is such a ridiculous understatement that i won't even try to compare it to anything.
Oh my hell 2:33 just kills me. She is just amazing. Wow...
Nobody "Loooooks to the Western sky.." like Kerry
this version translates much better to video, like pretty much any song with transcendent guitars and excellent band arrangement. kerry has an insanely good voice and incredible stage presence, and brian may was in queen and that's all that needs to be said about his ability to deliver showmanship.
in contrast, i've never really seen a mind-blowing video of DG on stage. but seeing it live, in context, fills you with more emotion and elation than any video ever can.
nice performance by Rufus. Brian is always good. That girls has a very powerful voice. I like her.
Belt it, damn! This woman amazes me!
I always rewind back to 2:33 because of Kerry's EPIC growl!!!
wow what a voice, wonderfull i've seen her in we will rock you and know now she plays also in wicked, lovelly
Goosebumps through he entire piece! omj I just died!
cover davvero bella!!!!!!!!!!!
now THAT is a VOICE!!!! BRAVO!!!!!
exelente....
WTF!!!
Thats an awesome song.
from one of the best musicals ever.
Too. Much. Epic. and kudos to Kerry for hitting some of those notes. Fair play :)
I've probably watched this a hundred times (what can I say? I have no life) and it rocks just as much as the first time I saw it.
Best "look to the western sky" out of anyone who's played Elphaba
Literally infinitely better than all others. Rarely does one witness actual perfection.
can't get this out of my head
one word....Wow! wicked is a great broadway show and queen is a great band.
Wow ... just wow!
O.O
My dreams are fulfilled. A rock version of Defying Gravity played by Brian May!
IM SSSOOOOOO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
ageless and timeless!
Best vocal I have ever heard and singing next to God himself.
Best 'pop princess' i've ever heard!
@greeeeeg2
and some such as myself are fans of both and fiond this the height of WIN
i got chills
Gran Brian may!
WOW!!!
brian may best guitarist ever
@CrocMania Rome is jumping with me while I'm listening this over and over again!!!!!!
This makes me even more excited to see Wicked on Monday!
i fucking love her voice she is amazing
Oh she has a great voice! I like!
Great !!!!! Fresh restart for Brian !!!!!!!!!!!
So awesome
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone saying Kerry is crap is mad. She was never a 'pop princess' she's been in musicals....therefore is a really decent singer. They sound fantastic together
@Elle Castiel I'd luv to hear you sing that song perfectly! And too bad if it gets on your nerves! It only makes her more unique!
WOW!!!! Love this!!
good song!
yeah
Whahhhh i didn't that Brian played a wicked's song ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Brian May
ye yeeeeeeaaaaaa nice rocking woaaaaaa...........
This video makes me so mad because i can't see her live!!!! She never comes to the U.S. and it's driving me crazy!!!! I already saw Idina live! Now I want to see Kerry, Brian, and Roger live. Like seriously, I just love them sooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will never ever forget my day at Wicked Musical in London🎶😍
@Wishphoenix1 shes showing off her voice the power and uniqueness shows it off . brian may knows what he is doing with this girl and she could sing it with more feeling but tbh the rockyness kinda makes it bouncy and fun . so she is defying gravity
Amazing artists
Dr May still kills it. Glad to see he kept his night job when he finally got a day job at 60.
I saw Brian and Kerry yesterday live, and I have to say she is amazing. I will also admit, I am a little bit in love with Rufus Taylor...
I remember at the time thinking that I felt so sorry for every girl that has to go up on stage and have to sing that song after this performance has been released to the world. How can anyone ever follow that?
Love it.
CHILLS